Silk Bench Pad
English George I Period Small Bench Now Upholstered in Fortuny Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
rectangular frame, now upholstered in Fortuny silk, resting on cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Attractive
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Benches
Materials
Mahogany, Silk
George II Style Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular green silk upholstered seat with cabriole acanthus carved legs. Ending on pad feet.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Benches
Materials
Walnut
Painted Wood Window Bench / Arms & Flute Carved Accents / Upholstered Seat
Located in Tarry Town, NY
silk damask blend upholstered seat from the mid century. This bench features hand carved fluted details
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Croissant 573 Pale Yellow Sofa by Emilio Nanni
By Billiani 1911, EMILIO NANNI
Located in Milan, IT
the armrests - are both padded and upholstered in soft fabric in a delicate shade of pale yellow. The
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Textile, Beech
Le Mah Jong Modular Element Pair, Missoni Corner Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois 2015
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong was conceived to be able to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
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Pair of Regency Period Window Seats
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period Mahogany 'Gillows influenced ' window seat. Each having reeded decoration to the fronts, stuff-over upholstery, raised on out swept feet, terminating in...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Hand-Painted Twin Beds
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke pair of Italian twin beds decorated in the Venetian Baroque taste. The beds feature delicate hand-painted floral reserves and scrolling vine patterns. Made in Italy in the la...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard with upholstered panel circa 1900. This headboard is designed to be hung on the wall and can be used with or without the pl...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tandem Sling by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Four-Seat
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962, created for comfort and convenience. For the modern-da...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels.
Frame: 10" W X 15" H
Picture:7" W X 9&q...
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Vintage 1930s French Belle Époque Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 15 in W 10 in D 0.65 in
19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard
By Collard & Collard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Musical Instruments
Materials
Bronze
H 40.25 in W 72 in D 55.5 in
Vintage Italian Hand Painted Floral Twin Headboards - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Italian twin headboards. Beautiful carved detail with incredible hand painted flora design. A gorgeous all over patina from time. Acquired from a Palm Beac...
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Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hollywood Regency Entryway Bench
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic enryway bench in Hollywood Regency style. Caned and upholstered seat. Original 1950's speckled finish. Reupholstered.
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Mahogany
Outdoor Chile Bar Stools
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Outdoor Chile Bar Stools are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The bar stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion made for outdoor use. Black met...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Belgian Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian Wooden Bench captures the essence of rustic charm and old-world craftsmanship. Its robust silhouette is characterized by a solid wood construction that prom...
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20th Century Belgian Benches
Materials
Wood
Cream End Table
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cream end table by Ettore Sottsass for MEMPHIS (1984) is a rare example of the designer's play/riff on minimalism of course he just can't help himself and adjoins it with softene...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate
Large Pine Wood Rocking Chairs, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These rocking chairs, born from the era's penchant for Brutalist design, manage to strike an intriguing balance between the rugged and the refined. The 1970s marked a distinctive per...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Rocking Chairs
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Linen, Pine
English 1820s Mahogany Stool with Floral Themed Upholstery and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period mahogany stool from the early 19th century, with cabriole legs and floral upholstery. Created in England during the first quarter of the 19th century, this ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 19 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel
Located in New York, NY
Wooden sculpture utilitarian art, 19th century water wheel mounted on Stand. This is a decorative sculpture of solid wood. It has been mounted to be on display and is very sturdy. ...
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Antique 19th Century Asian Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Entryway Bench in Walnut - Asian Style Wood Bench, Natural Grain
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Floating dovetail joints combined with urban timber grain in this Entryway Bench in Walnut effortlessly walks the middle road between expert craft and design nirvana. The Asian style...
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2010s American Anglo-Japanese Benches
Materials
Walnut
1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Very comfortable lounging sofa made in Italy by Ambienti Bernini. It reminds me of the Mario Bellini "le Bambole" sofa but with tufted upholstery. The outside back, ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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19th Century French Carved Walnut Upholstered Vanity Bench
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
Beautifully hand-carved polished walnut vanity bench with classic Queen Anne-style cabriole legs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Queen Anne Footstools
Materials
Walnut
20th C. Edwardian Style Steel Club Fender with Silk Taffeta Bench Seating
Located in Morristown, NJ
padded silk taffeta seat board with nailhead trim, this fender is a sleek and elegant form of a
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Vintage 1980s American Edwardian Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 22.5 in W 81.5 in D 23 in
Carved Antique Walnut Wood Renaissance Style Bench from Italy, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautifully carved walnut wood Italian bench with padded silk patterned fabric. It dates
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Benches
Materials
Silk, Walnut
H 18.5 in W 49.5 in D 16.5 in
Theodore Alexander Living Room Louis XV Carved Stool Window Seat Bench 4400-150
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
"A hand carved stool or window seat, scroll padded arms, carved apron and cabriole legs
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Benches
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
H 27 in W 18 in D 30.75 in
Pair Regency Style Ebonized X-Benches by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Regency style ebonized X-benches, circa 1960s, each upholstered in silk padded seat. By
Category
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mies Visits Carrara Marble Daybed by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
rectangular cushion with a cylindrical bolster. Padded with CFC-free polyurethane foam shaped from a multi
Category
2010s Italian Benches
Materials
Metal
H 24.41 in W 76.78 in L 24.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Corner Lounge Chair Roche Bobois Gaultier Teal Silk
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Le Mah Jong modular sofa corner lounge chair Roche Bobois Gaultier silk velvet. Extremely rare
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a great sized set and can be added to at any time. The Silk Velvet pieces are Missoni and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in L 7.49 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
great sized set and can be added to at any time. The Silk Velvet pieces are Missoni and the turquoise
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a great sized set and can be added to at any time. The Silk Velvet pieces are Missoni and the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Element Set, Missoni Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois, 2014
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designs and the luxurious multicolored silk corduroy from Missoni truly takes it to the next level
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa, Missoni Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong was conceived to be able to freely adapt in function a nd form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Missoni Multi Color Lounge Chair Ottoman, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong was conceived to be able to freely adapt in function a nd form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Element Pair, Missoni Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong was conceived to be able to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Missoni Multi Color Daybed, Ottoman, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
interior design. Whether as a corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Whether as a corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong was conceived to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Pair of Empire-Style X Form Painted Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of 20th century Empire-style Curule benches are painted black with protective brass feet
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Stools
Materials
Brass
Super Chic Silk Upholstered Window Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classical style gold painted window bench with scrolled and padded arms. The bench has splayed
Category
Vintage 1980s American Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Bedroom Bench in Apple Green Silk
By Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
A superb neoclassical stool or bench in the manner of Robert Adam, possibly a later copy to extend
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Le Mah Jong Modular Lounge Chair Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet Modern Cushion
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong was conceived to be able to freely adapt in
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Silk
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
George I Mahogany Stool with Fortuny Cushion
Located in San Francisco, CA
rectangular frame, now upholstered in Fortuny silk, resting on cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Attractive
Category
Antique 1730s English George I Stools
Materials
Mahogany, Silk
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Element Set, Missoni Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois, 2014
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designs and the luxurious multicolored silk corduroy from Missoni truly takes it to the next level
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Element Set, Missoni Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the most iconic midcentury seating designs and the luxurious multicolored silk corduroy from Missoni
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Element Pair, Missoni Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois, 2015
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong was conceived to be able to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Long bench with padded silk brocade top
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Long wooden bench with padded silk brocade top
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Vintage 1960s American Benches
Materials
Wood
Low Asian style bench with tufted silk upholstery
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Low Asian inspired bench with padded silk upholstered top.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Materials
Silk, Wood
A Rococo Style White Lacquered Window Bench
Located in Riverdale, NY
the rectangular padded seat upholstered in 40's Fortuny parcel gilt silk batik and Fortuny silk
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Vintage 1930s American Benches
A Very Fine Louis XVI Giltwood Tabouret/stool
Located in New York, NY
Square padded seat covered in close-nailed polychrome floral silk, on a leaf-tip-carved seatrail
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Benches
Materials
Wood, Silk
19th Century Italian Scroll Arm Stool
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
silk mohair upholstery on padded arm supports and seat trimmed with nailheads.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Bombe Chest by Antoine Schapira
Located in New York, NY
raised, satin finished glass top. Drawers lined in padded silk, with brass pulls. Highest quality, bench
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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