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Century Furniture Claridge

6 Chin Hua Dining Chairs in Black by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
. Sobota for Century Furniture in 1975. The entire collection was retired in 1998 after a 23-year
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Burl

Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in Navy Leather
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
21st Century comfort. Our spin on the Classic Chesterfield. We took the original profile—clubby
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

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Brass

"Claridge Tower, " Superb, Large Architectural Painting, circa 1960, Cleveland
By T. Marshall Rainey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hawley Cutting Associates around 1960. Although the Claridge Tower may not have been built, its melding
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Ming Style Black & Burl Coffee Table Attributed Chin Hua Collection by Sabota
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Topeka, KS
K. Sabota for Century Furniture. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

English Art Deco / Midcentury Geometric Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Claridge's Hotel, London dining room).
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple

Holmegaard Glass Table Lamp Denmark, 1970's
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Akashi -Shi, Hyogo
Holmegaard "Claridge", design Per Lutken for Holmegaard, height: 44 cm (incl socket) Per Lütken
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Holmegaard Glass Table Lamp Denmark, 1960's
By Holmegaard
Located in Akashi -Shi, Hyogo
Holmegaard "Claridge", design Michael Bangs, Holmegaard, height: 31 cm (incl socket) Michael
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Bryan O'Sullivan: A New Glamour
Located in New York, NY
& Terrace, and the art deco Painter’s Room at Claridges, all some of London’s most fabulous and plush spaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Bryan O'Sullivan: A New Glamour
Bryan O'Sullivan: A New Glamour
H 13.6 in W 11.3 in D 1.25 in
Landscape Table 3 by India Mahdavi
By India Mahdavi
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Claridges in London, Monte Carlo Beach in Monaco, or more intimate places where she restored a singular
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2010s European Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Landscape Table 3 by India Mahdavi
Landscape Table 3 by India Mahdavi
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 41.34 in
Landscape Table 2 by India Mahdavi
By India Mahdavi
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Claridges in London, Monte Carlo Beach in Monaco, or more intimate places where she restored a singular
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2010s European Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Landscape Table 2 by India Mahdavi
Landscape Table 2 by India Mahdavi
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 84.65 in
Landscape Table 4 by India Mahdavi
By India Mahdavi
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Claridges in London, Monte Carlo Beach in Monaco, or more intimate places where she restored a singular
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2010s European Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Landscape Table 4 by India Mahdavi
Landscape Table 4 by India Mahdavi
H 17.72 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Thierry Despont, Houses (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
shop on Bond Street and have assisted with the renovation of Claridges and The Dorchester in London
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Late 20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Thierry Despont, Houses (Book)
Thierry Despont, Houses (Book)
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H 16.5 in W 12 in D 1.25 in
Antique Regency Style Compact Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
the destination for clients staying at Claridge’s. Handel’s House the business relocated to Mount
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Early 20th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
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Strelitzia Modern Solid Brass Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
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Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
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By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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Contemporary Italian Curved Sofa
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Curved four-seat sofa with solid wooden structure and four brass legs. Upholstery in white bouclé wool. Italian manufacture. Our main target is customer satisfaction, so we includ...
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H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 49.22 in
"Aphrodite, " Masterful Marble Bas Relief Rondel by Flanagan, Sculptor for Mint
By John Flanagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by one of the great masters of bas relief sculpture in America, John Flanagan, this profile depiction of the goddess Aphrodite was used as the model for the famous "Aphrodite...
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Tufted Black Leather Sofa, Imported from Europe in the '60s
By Marco Zanuso, Tecno, Arflex, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
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Organic Oak Coffee Table Set of 2 with Natural Wood and Stained Grey Color
By Shewekar Elgharably
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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
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H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
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By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
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Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
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Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Dining Armchairs, 12 Available
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Claridge King Bed By Michael Dawkins
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Claridge upholstered king size bed By Michael Dawkins in optic white.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Art Deco Chrome and Opaline Wall Light, Uplighter, English, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A pure English Art Deco opaline and chrome wall light originally from Claridges Hotel, London.
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Document Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt, Dated 12th April, 1948
Located in Werkendam, NL
States writes from Claridges Hotel in London to mr. dr. I.G. van Maasdijk, General Secretary at the Court
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Document Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt, Dated 12th April, 1948
Document Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt, Dated 12th April, 1948
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CENTURY Claridge Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Curio Display Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style curio display cabinet by Century Furniture, from their Claridge Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Vitrines

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CENTURY Claridge Solid Mahogany Chippendale Glass Top Square Coffee Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style square glass top coffee table by Century Furniture, from their Claridge
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Vintage Chin Hua Ebonized Mirror by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
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Large Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Entertainment Storage Armoire by Century Furniture
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Raymond K. Sobota for his Chin Hua collection for Century Furniture. It is in wonderful vintage condition
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Chin Hua Buffet or Credenza by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
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Vintage Chin Hua Low Dresser Credenza by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
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Located in New York, NY
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Framed Watercolor Presentation Rendering of the Hotel Claridge
Located in Chicago, IL
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Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in Ivory Linen
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
21st Century comfort. Our spin on the classic Chesterfield. We took the original profile—clubby
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

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Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in Ivory Linen
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Akashi -Shi, Hyogo
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By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
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Century Chinoiserie Chin Hua Dbl Display China Cabinet Bookcase Raymond Sobota
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Topeka, KS
. Sobota for Century Furniture. Comprised of white ash burlwood with ebonized maple accents, brass hardware
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By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Richmond, London
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By George Trollope & Sons
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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By George Trollope & Sons
Located in London, GB
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By Arlus
Located in Madrid, ES
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By Arlus
Located in Madrid, ES
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By Trollope & Sons, George Trollope & Sons
Located in GB
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Located in Devon, England
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“Bachanal” Drawing by Mariano Andreu, Spain
By Mariano Andreu
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Glasgow, GB
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By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Topeka, KS
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Located in London, GB
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Large 'Claridge's' Chandelier
H 23.5 in Dm 29.5 in
Pair of Chin Hua Two-Drawer Chests by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
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., the Mt. Airy Furniture Co., Hekman Furniture and finally Century Furniture for whom he designed from
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By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
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By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
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By Basil Ionides
Located in London, GB
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Monumental 19thC Scottish Pine Tweed Mill Drapers Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Monumental 19thC Scottish Pine Tweed Mill Drapers Table sku 1328 Provenance Claridge Mills
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Rare Mid Victorian G Trollope & Sons Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe Original Glass
By George Trollope & Sons
Located in GB
substantial and important piece of rare collectable furniture. Trollope & Sons, of Belgravia London, were
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Landscape Table 1 by India Mahdavi
By India Mahdavi
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Claridges in London, Monte Carlo Beach in Monaco, or more intimate places where she restored a singular
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Landscape Table 1 by India Mahdavi
Landscape Table 1 by India Mahdavi
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 106.3 in
Collection of Vintage Continental and American Ashtrays
Located in New York, NY
and clubs including: Claridges, London, Hotel George V, Paris, Christian Dior, Carlton Hotel, Cannes
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Small Art Deco Accent Rugs (pair), circa 1930, English or French
By Marion Dorn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the period, including the Savoy Hotel, Claridges, the Orion and the Queen Mary.
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Frech Wrought Iron and Marble Console Table
Located in London, GB
Languedoc marble top circa 1910. The central gilt motif depicts the cypher of Le Hotel Claridge in Paris
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Wooden Grocery Cart
Located in New Orleans, LA
English wooden grocery cart with Claridge Family Grocer painted on each side panel.
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H 40 in W 62 in
Superb French Bagues Eight Light Cut Glass Chandelier c.1900
Located in London, GB
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the century furniture claridge you’re looking for. Each century furniture claridge for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and brass. If you’re shopping for a century furniture claridge, we have 3 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer century furniture claridge, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A century furniture claridge, designed in the Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Jonathan Adler and T. Marshall Rainey each produced at least one beautiful century furniture claridge that is worth considering.

How Much is a Century Furniture Claridge?

Prices for a century furniture claridge start at $3,500 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $4,900.
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    Yes, Century Furniture still exists. The brand operates from its corporate headquarters located in Hickory, North Carolina. The company was founded in 1947, and RHF Investments, Inc., acquired the company in 2013. You'll find a range of Century Furniture on 1stDibs.
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    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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