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Rec Rec Chair Copper Chair, Signed by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Michael Gittings Studio.
Rec Rec chair
Copper frame
Woven copper seat and back
Measures: 50 cm
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Rare Midcentury Pair Oak X-frame Dagobert Armchairs with Leather Seats and Back
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and hand made X-framed folding chairs from circa 1950.
These stylized Renaissance chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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H 33.5 in W 27 in D 22 in
POMPE CHAIR - Modern Chair in Camel Luxury Velvet with Faceted Stiletto Legs
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
-fashion couture vibe.
One of the remarkable features of this chair is that it pushes the boundaries of
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Loop Chair by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black loop chair by Fred Rigby Studio.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 74 cm.
Materials: ebonised oak
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Natural Loop Chair by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural loop chair by Fred Rigby Studio.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 74 cm.
Materials: oak wood
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Lolita Stacking Side Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolita stacking side chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethelene, stainless steel, aluminum
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Set of Six Red Rope Chairs by Marzio Cecchi
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Milano, IT
of red amaranth-colored rope. Its rectangular back pushes upward, creating within it a dense weave
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Three Wheeler Invalid Chair by John Carter, London, 1890s
By John Carter (Furniture)
Located in Delft, NL
with adjustable push bar and 3 wheels with rattan weave back, made by Carters London, England.
The
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 Chairs Style : Art Deco , Materials: Leather and wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs in leather and wood.
Art Deco
The back of the chair forms the word Munich
Year 1900
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950's Brazilian Set of 6 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
these chairs truly unique is their synthesis of form and function. The seat and back, ingeniously
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Cane
Hand-Sculpted "Rainbow Chair" Low-Slung Chair, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-sculpted "Rainbow Chair" low-slung chair, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
Dimensions: 37” D x 26” H
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Ash
Stunning Antique Black Forest Fireplace Chair by Horrix w Excellent Upholstery
By Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing quality carved, great condition, beautifully upholstered and rare antique chair.
Over
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
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H 36.2 in W 20.9 in D 27.4 in
Wood Frame Armless Chair Petit in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
wood frame that integrates all elements of the chair, connecting seat, back and arms while creating a
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brewery Munich Set 6 Chairs in Wood and Leather Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs in leather and wood.
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
The back of the chair forms the
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 20.08 in W 14.18 in D 16.15 in
Set of 4 Arts & Crafts Patinated Walnut Dining Chairs w. Inlaid Stylized Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
made of a beautiful and rich nutwood and the grain is amazing. Inserted in the backs of these chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Velvet, Oak, Upholstery
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H 34.6 in W 18.3 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Recliner 74 Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
from upright to feet up to full recline with a slight seated push. The long back rest provides
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Sculptural Zebrano Plywood Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dutch designer is evident in the chair's cantilever design. The back and seat are supported only by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Plywood
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Walnut Viceroy Lounge Recliner Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Forest Grove, PA
. This lounge chair originally had a tufted back cushion. When we reupholstered the lounge we chose to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Culver City, CA
that's perfect for the refined buyer who wants the refined nature of a walnut rocking chair, but pushes
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Sheepskin & Leather Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia Style Lounge Chair
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Mckinney, TX
footrest. The chair back does not go back like a regular recliner; only the footrest slides out for a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
smoothly by lightly pushing back on the chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41 in W 32.75 in D 33 in
Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
date it back to the 40s because the early versions are smaller and have lower backs.
These chairs have
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bentwood
Pernilla High Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Seattle, WA
preserved iconic Pernilla high back (1944) chair in original fabric weaves and leather headrest cushion
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Stunning Hand Carved Sulptural Hall Chair w. Gothic Chimera Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
perfect base to this chair and the back with its opposing male and female sculptures also is of a quality
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
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H 44.5 in W 14.5 in D 18.5 in
Sling Club Chair in Solid Walnut, Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
backrest with a custom-pleated stitch to fit snugly within the chair’s frame. The back cushioning is
Category
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
On-3 Lounge Chair in Rosewood & Bouclé by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1966
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing the epitome of mid-century modern sophistication – the Milo Baughman Lounge Chair Model
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Rosewood
H 30.5 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Sling Club Chair in Solid White Oak, Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
backrest with a custom-pleated stitch to fit snugly within the chair’s frame. The back cushioning is
Category
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
1930-1940, Rare Pair of Modernist Design Oak Lounge Chairs by Bas Van Pelt
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Lisse, NL
high backs give these chairs lots of character. These throne like chairs also come with curved arm
Category
20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 41 in W 27.75 in D 32 in
Glazy Chair, Gentle 933 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 223 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 873 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 113 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 373 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 443 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 663 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy chair, gentle 663 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 193 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 973 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 673 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 133 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 683 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy chair, gentle 683 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 733 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 753 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Customizable Artifort Aloa Chair Designed by Khodi Feiz
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Lightness redefined. Aloa is a simple and elegant family of chairs and bar stools with an
Category
2010s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile
Ghidini 1961 Miami Chair in Stainless Steel by Nika Zupanc
By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
the Miami chair. Lightly push it back away from the desk, step in between the two objects and take a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Revers Chairs by Andrea Branzi for Cassina
By Andrea Branzi
Located in Oakland, CA
the back rest. These hold the boundary pushing and future looking ethos of the 1990s, while retaining
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Glazy Chairs, Gentle by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Glazy Chairs, Gentle by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 663 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 glazy chairs, gentle 663 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 443 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 873 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 663 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 glazy chairs, gentle663 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 193 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 113 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 873 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 443 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 733 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 973 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 673 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 933 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
irresistible furniture piece where velvety upholstery playfully meets a glazed back finishing. Glazy Chair is
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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