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The Wicker Works Pete Rocchia Rattan & Glass Dining Table
By Wicker Works
Located in Bensalem, PA
Peter Rocchia for The Wicker Works dining table with 60” diameter beveled glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bohemian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wicker, Glass
Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Settee by Wicker Works
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern rattan loveseat settee hand-crafted by the Wicker Works in Italy. Made in the
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Sofa by Wicker Works
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern rattan sofa hand-crafted by The Wicker Works in Italy. Made in the California
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Italian Wicker Works Rattan Living Room Set - 4 Pieces
By Wicker Works
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
exclusively for the Wicker Works, featuring a sofa, two chairs, and an ottoman. Each piece showcases the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Wicker Works Italian Oversized Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Wicker Works, Michael Taylor
Located in Bensalem, PA
Woven and braided Italian rattan barrel back lounge chair and matching ottoman from The Wicker
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Wicker Works by Peter Rocchia Italian Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Wicker Works, Michael Taylor
Located in Bensalem, PA
Woven and braided Italian rattan barrel back lounge chair and matching ottoman from The Wicker
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
H 34 in W 36 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Wicker Works Rattan Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of labeled Italian rattan wicker lounge chairs and matching ottoman from the Wicker
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Wicker Works Link Newly Upholstered Sofa Settee
By Wicker Works
Located in Miami, FL
Wicker Works Link newly upholstered sofa settee
Offered for sale is a Wicker Works two-seater sofa
Category
Late 20th Century North American Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
Vintage Coastal Italian Wicker Works Tub Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Coastal tub chairs. Beautiful woven rattan made by the Wicker Works
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bohemian Club Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Sofa and Settee by Wicker Works
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous rattan sofa and loveseat settee pair handcrafted in Italy by wicker works. Made in the
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage Pair of Wicker Works Braided Side End Tables New Glass Top
By Wicker Works
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage pair of Wicker Works braided side end tables with new glass top. Glass tops have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Wicker, Glass
Wicker Works Braided Rattan Club Chairs, New Upholstery, 1 Pair Available
By Wicker Works
Located in Miami, FL
Wicker Works Braided Rattan Club Chairs, New Upholstery, 1 Pair Available
Offered is one pair of
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Wood
H 36.5 in W 23.75 in D 25.5 in
1980's Wicker Works Braided Rattan Club Chairs, Pair
By Wicker Works, Michael Taylor
Located in Southampton, NJ
A large pair of vintage Wicker Works braided wicker club chairs from the 1980s reupholstered in the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Remarkable Pair of Scalloped Rattan Emperor's Chairs by Peter Rocchia
By Wicker Works
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rocchia for his Wicker Works firm, circa 1990. Stout, exceptional rattan construction with a fabulous
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Set of 4 Wooden Faux Bois Dining Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rocchia, The Wicker Works.
Arm Height: 27"
Seat Depth: 18.5"
Seat Width at widest point: 21"
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Wicker Dining Room Table with 6 Wicker Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A traditional wicker table and 6 chairs. The wicker is very intricately designed on both the table
Category
20th Century Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wicker
Wicker Rattan Stool in the Style of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
A round white wicker rattan stool in the style of Italian designer Franco Albini, Midcentury Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Wicker Bench or Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural wicker bench with braided edge, in the style of McGuire Furniture Co., circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Benches
Materials
Wicker
Victorian Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a large collection of ornate Victorian wicker that was collected over the years by a
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wicker
Wicker Wall Lamp
By Ib Fabiansen, Luxus Vittsjö, Stilnovo, Temde Leuchten, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in München, DE
plastic lampshade.
Minimal patina on the wicker lampshade.
Minimal patina on the elm wood parts
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wicker, Plastic, Beech, Elm
Wicker Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
of the description.
If you have any questions, I'm happy to help.
1x E27/ E26 socket.
Works
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Wicker Cane and Bentwood Side Drinks Table or Stool in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
A modern bentwood and wicker cane top stool or side drinks table, in the style of Thonet, circa mid
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Bentwood
H 15.38 in W 15.13 in D 15.13 in
Side Table Vintage France Wicker Rattan
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Wicker or rattan side table
early 20th century
Preserved in an old house of colonial airs in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Antique Wicker Martha Washington Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a large collection of ornate Victorian wicker that was collected over the years by a
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wicker
Wicker and Bamboo Pendant Lamp
By Ingo Maurer, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Temde Leuchten, Fog and Morup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in München, DE
/ E26 socket
Works with 220V and 110V and is suitable for all countries.
Delivery does not include
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Ib Fabiansen, Jean Rispal
Located in München, DE
: approx. 40 cm/ 15.75 in.
Cable length: 150 cm/ 59.06 in.
1x E27/E26 socket
Works from 110V to 230V and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, Stilnovo, Luxus Vittsjö, Ib Fabiansen
Located in München, DE
/ 59.06 in.
Bracket width: 2.5 cm/ 0.98 in.
Bracket height: 10 cm/ 3.94 in.
1x E27/ E26 socket
Works
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak, Wicker
Mid Century Modern White Wicker Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Freehold, NJ
wicker construction with swivel seat atop a black painted metal base.
Dimensions: 17.5w 17d 32h 14sh
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker
Category
Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Metal and Wicker Bucket Stools Austria 1950
By Herta-maria Witzemann
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
have a black painted solid metal frame which is very strong and sturdy. An elegant wicker woven bucket
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
1940's Lloyd Loom Flanders Wicker Springer Patio Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cantilevered, so they bounce or rock with little effort. The sleek modern design works well for indoor as well
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Adjustable Brass and Wicker Arc Sconce
By J.T. Kalmar, Temde Leuchten, Florian Schulz, Fog and Morup, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
lampshade: 37 cm/ 14.57 in.
Cable length: 170 cm/ 66.93 in.
1x E27/ E26 socket
Works from 110V to 230V and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Wicker and Teak Pendant Lamp
By Ib Fabiansen, J.T. Kalmar, Temde Leuchten, Rupert Nikoll, Jean Rispal
Located in München, DE
.
Width bracket: 13 cm/ 5.12 in.
Depth of bracket: 8 cm/ 3.15 in.
1x E27/E26 socket
Works from 110V to
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Teak, Wicker
Adjustable Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
height: 38 cm/ 14.96 in.
1x E27/ E26 socket.
Works from 110V to 230V in all countries.
Shipping
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wicker, Teak
'Daydream' offset lithograph from the oil painting girl with wicker furniture
Located in Milwaukee, WI
– and it is a work glowing with light. In the image, a young girl in a pink dress leans from her wicker
Category
1990s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset, Lithograph
Michael Taylor Style Organic Modern Wicker Rattan Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
of Michael Taylor. Attributed to Wicker Works in San Francisco the sofa features a wood frame covered
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Large Wicker Pendant Lamp
By Ib Fabiansen, J.T. Kalmar, Temde Leuchten, Rupert Nikoll, Jean Rispal
Located in München, DE
length: 150 cm/ 59.06 in.
1x E27/E26 socket
Works from 110V to 230V and is suitable for all countries
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Wicker and Bamboo Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Ib Fabiansen, J.T. Kalmar, Fog & Mørup, Temde Leuchten, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
cm/ 11.81 in.
Works from 110V to 230V and is suitable for all countries.
2x E27/ E26 socket
Category
Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Danish Wicker Tripod Table Lamps
By Ib Fabiansen, Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
socket each.
Works from 110V to 230V and is suitable for all countries.
Shipping without bulbs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Egon Eiermann E10 Wicker Armchair 'Korbsessel, Murmann, Mid-Century Modern'
By Heinrich Murmann, Egon Eiermann
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
important German architects of post-war modernism.
One of his most famous works was the German Pavilion
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Austrian KIWI Wicker Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Fog & Mørup, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Ib Fabiansen
Located in München, DE
: 28 cm/ 11.02 in.
Bracket diameter: 8 cm/ 3.15 in.
1x E27/E26 socket
Works from 110V to 230V and is
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Small Wood and Wicker Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
become sought-after works again in the 21st century. This solid wood and wicker chair is a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 23.43 in W 17.52 in D 15.75 in
Man in a wicker chair
Located in Cliffside Park, NJ
permeates Nesterova's works; the surrealistic impulse is definitely present in her paintings. But neither it
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Austrian Midcentury Black Steel and Wicker Side Table by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
constructed entirely from renewed tightly woven wicker.
The simplicity of the materials used and their
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Organic Modernist Natural Teak Wood Veneer and Wicker Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Morazzone, Varese
-crafted wicker ceiling rose.
The electric wire is new.
The pendant works with one Standard Edison bulb
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Teak, Bentwood
Pair of Roberto Mango Wicker "Sunflower" Garden Chairs for Tecno, circa 1950s
By Tecno, Roberto Mango
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of conical wicker “Sunflower” chairs by architect Roberto Mango for Tecno and imported to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 26.25 in W 29.75 in D 28 in
Boho Chic Style 1960’s Wicker and Cane Hanging Chair by Rohe Noordwolde
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in London, GB
constructed with integral arms with wonderful dynamic organic curves and shapes. The chair works equally well
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 50.01 in W 28.94 in D 30.32 in
" S Chairs" by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Italy in Wicker Rope 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Studio Most in Italy, circa early 1970s.
Made of wicker rope, the graceful and sculptural "S" form is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 47.64 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 in
Campo & Graffi Magazine Rack in Wicker and Black Enameled Iron, Italy 1950s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous magazine rack in wicker designed by Campo & Graffi in Italy in the 1950s.
This iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
H 20.48 in W 21.26 in D 14.97 in
A Wicker Bar Harbor Style Chaise Lounge, Natural Finish with Navy Blue Trim
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful reed and rattan wicker chaise lounge in a lovely natural color with a continuous navy
Category
Vintage 1910s American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
French Riviera Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Round Italian Wall Mirror, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern wicker rattan round wall mirror. This fantastic piece was designed in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wicker, Rattan
H 2.76 in Dm 24.02 in
1970s Mid Century Wicker Hanging Lamp Pendant
Located in Forest Hills, NY
some wear but mostly to the wire, overall good condition and works perfectly.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Rattan, Wicker and Brass Table Lamp Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing big table lamp in Rattan, wicker and brass whit round white lampshade in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.86 in Dm 18.51 in
Midcentury Rattan, Wicker and Chrome Table Lamp by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp in curved rattan and chrome whit lampshade in wicker by Vivai Del Sud
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ancora-W2 Contemporary Brass and Wicker Wall Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
wicker shade of rare craftsmanship with 90° rotation which is designed with a stem so you can orientate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass
20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Rattan Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wicker in the style of Franco Albini, in good condition. The very decorative seat spiral shell was made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 35 in W 23 in D 27 in
Phytosanitary: Jack the Gardener
Located in New Orleans, LA
studied art at the School of Beaux Arts in Paris. His works as been exhibited at the Madrid Museum of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Lunch in the Studio
By Gail Norfleet
Located in Dallas, TX
, paintbrushes, fresh flowers, works in progress and painted wicker chairs form colorful patterns with creative
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Prints
Materials
Paper, Monotype
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Located in New Orleans, LA
studied art at the School of Beaux Arts in Paris. His works as been exhibited at the Madrid Museum of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Silver
Henry Joseph Campotosto, Oil Canvas "Walking the Baby Goat"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
", depicting two young dutch girls by the grassy shore of a river bank, one standing holding a wicker basket
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Country Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
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