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Period: Early 20th Century
2 austrian marriage chairs/ Happy Woman Happy Life by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
These chairs are 1940s Farmhouse chairs from the Black Forest in Germany. They are hand carved and they symbolize a good relationship between man and woman. These kind of chairs wher...
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German Black Forest Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Wooden Carved Tripod Chair with Leather Seat, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina, well suited for the modern interior...
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French Baroque Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Antique British Colonial Cane and Carved Teak Lounge Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful antique carved teak and cane lounge chair. The beauty is truly in the details of this chair. The carved and turned wood are stunning. It's in excellent condition for its ag...
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British Colonial Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs feature a tailored neoclassically-inspired architecture evident in the squared seatbacks and slightly trapezoidal ...
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French Neoclassical Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Decorative White Painted Armchair, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A decorative antique tripod armchair with interesting shapes. A rare decorative object made in wood and painted white. Crafted by a cabinetmaker in Sweden ca 1900-1920. A true wabi s...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

White Robert Mallet-Stevens Model No.222 Chair Bauhaus French Stacking
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Mallet-Stevens (1886–1945) was a French modernist architect and designer. He believed in simple, functional designs which should be capable of mass production, and these principles are well evoked in his iconic Model 222 tubular chairs. The design was initially created for Mallet-Steven’s kitchen at the Villa Cavrois in the early 1930s but have been in production for decades after their conception. The iconic White Robert Mallet-Stevens Model No.222 Chair Bauhaus...
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French Bauhaus Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wooden Antique Chair with Slightly Arched Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period chair from the early 20th century with vertical slats, pierced apron, pillar strut motifs and humpback stretchers. Exuding the richness of Chinese ...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 'A'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 (A). Item features upholstered seats, metal cross stretcher, bentwood frames, original label, very nice vi...
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Art Deco Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Four American Victorian Spindle Back Side Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 20th century American Victorian Golden Oak pressed and Spindle Back Side Charis with carved flower patterns, all made by solid oak Measures- 40''H x 17.5''W x 16''D.   
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American Victorian Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Decorative Painted Heart Armchair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
Such an elegant and decorative antique heart chair with interesting shapes. A rare decorative object made in wood and painted red with a heart in t...
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Swedish Art Deco Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Dining Chairs from Rms Queen Mary ii Cunard White Star Liner Cruise Ship
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original RMS Queen Mary II dining chairs circa 1920's. A truly stunning and highly collectable suite of dining chairs....
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English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret Chair in Cowhide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Chair in Cowhide.
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Indian Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Rosewood

Pair of Swedish Bellman Chairs
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
2 classic Swedish Gustavian Bellman chairs painted white with a classic check blue fabric. Chair measurements: Width: 47cm / 19" Depth: 38cm / 15" Hei...
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Swedish Gustavian Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed. As found condition. All chairs a solid and stable. 4 of the braids are perf...
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Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

French Leather Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather club chair. Great design and patina.
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine Set of Six Solid Hand Carved Walnut Claw & Ball Feet Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of six Art Deco ornately hand carved Walnut dining chairs with Claw & Ball feet These chairs are amazing, they seat very comf...
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English Art Deco Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

DSG 106 Chair By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Four chairs Anonima Castelli DSG 106 designed by Giancarlo Piretti, strecture in aluminum.In a very good condition.
Category

Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 French Louis XV Dining Chairs with Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 French Louis XV dining chairs with Mohair are the perfect blend of style, comfort, and quality craftsmanship! The frames are sculpted from solid old-growth oak, and feature ...
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French Louis XV Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Rare chair of the Wiener Werkstaette considered the prototype of the successive variants on Design by the architect. Gustav Sigel. The rectangular sections and geometric motifs of th...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Liberty & Co Six Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Stylized Floral Carving
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. A set of six Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with stylized floral carving to the backs. Liberty made an almost identical version of this chair with ebony floral inlays...
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English Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. For t...
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Austrian Biedermeier Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Beech

Arch. Gustav Siegel J. & J. Kohn Noble Armchair
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Model Armchair N° 303 designed by the Viennese architect Gustav Siegel and manufactured by Jacop & Josef Kohn in the first patina. Velvety fabric and padding in good condition. Stu...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

Antique Victorian Balloon Back Chairs, Set of 7
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 7 antique circa 1900 victorian balloon back chairs Approximat...
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American Victorian Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Civil War Period Folding Officers Camp Chair Campaign Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century civil war period folding officers camp chair campaign chair. Item features a folding design, wooden legs, metal frame, uph...
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Victorian Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Turn of the Century English Leather and Walnut Armchair
Located in London, GB
This very handsome and well made English turn of the century armchair is made up of Walnut and a rich cognac brown leather upholstery. It features a shaped, curved back with scrolled...
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British Antique Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

Wabi Sabi French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina, well suited for the modern interior...
Category

French Baroque Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Art Nouveau Walnut Inlaid Bedroom Chair, Scotland 1910, H903
Located in Vancouver, BC
Art Nouveau walnut inlaid bedroom chair, Scotland 1910, H903 Scotland 1910 Solid walnut Original finish Having a shaped top rail Three vertical s...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Axel Einar Hjorth Corall Set of 4 Chairs Birch and Velvet 1934
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 4 chairs reupholstered in Velvet. Designed during Axel Einar Hjorth's Swedish Grace period or the equivalent of Swedish Art Deco. The desing is called Corall. Made for Nordisk...
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Swedish Art Deco Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair Heals of London
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair, Heals Of London Oak construction circa1900 Very good condition commensurate of age.
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English Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Jacobean Carved Wood Arm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite pair or antique carved wood occasional arm chairs. Chairs feature incredible carved details making for lots of interest. The chairs are in excellent antique condition. ...
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Jacobean Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet (1928). Solid frame made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the original...
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Austrian Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in London, GB
A set of four Louis XVI style giltwood fauteuils French, Early 20th century Measures: Height 92cm, width 60cm, depth 55cm These...
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Louis XVI Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Wilhelm Schmidt Oak and Cane Armchair for Prag-Rudniker Wickerwork, Vienna 1902
Located in Zagreb, HR
Rare original Austrian Secessionist armchair, designed by the architect and furniture designer, Wilhelm Schmidt, who studied with Joseph Hoffman...
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Austrian Vienna Secession Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Set of Twelve White Tubular Steel Chairs by Robert Mallet Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet Stevens for Stevens designs, set of twelve dining chairs, lacquered metal and leatherette, France, design 1928, production later Set of white lacquered tubular chairs designed by the one of the masters of the Modern architecture; French architect Robert Mallet Stevens. This model chair is one of Mallet-Stevens's best-known pieces of furniture that he created for the Art Menagers...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chinese Rosewood and White Marble Inlay Corner Chair - a Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
These Chinese Rosewood and White Marble Inlay Corner Chairs are a beautiful representation of Oriental design and craftsmanship. With their intricat...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Marble

Set of 4 Vienna Secession Chairs in Oak and Cane by H. Vollmer and W. Schmidt
Located in Zagreb, HR
This set of 4 chairs manufactured by Prag-Rudniker Korbfabrikation in 1902 represents a nice, museum quality collection of important design of the Vienna Secession. The collection includes tinted Oak and Cane Chair Mod. 464 and a pair of highback dining chairs designed by Hans Vollmer and a chair designed by Wilhelm Schmidt. Prag-Rudniker Korbfabrikation started to collaborate in 1900 with many prominent architects and designers of the geometrical Viennese Secession, such as Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, Otto Prut, and Josef Zotti...
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Austrian Vienna Secession Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Antique French Original Paint Side Chair in Nicely Distressed Order Throughout
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this antique French Country original paint side chair with a distressed finish Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers w...
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French Country Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

3 Original circa 1920 Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of three original fully stamped Mundus Vienna Austria, bentwood high back chairs. A very good looki...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful early midcentury pair of carver chairs combines historic elements with an organic design. Using natural materials and traditional techniques, the resulting aesthetic i...
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European Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Swedish Modern Chairs in Solid Pine, Axel Einar Hjorth Style, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 4 dining chairs in solid pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in 1930s. Made in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth´s iconic chairs, model"Utö" for Nordiska Kompaniet. Great craft...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Throne Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of an Antique Italian Renaissance Revival style carved walnut throne chair. With wonderful carvings and ...
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Unknown Renaissance Revival Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Set of 4 Chairs Attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 4 'Swedish Grace' chairs attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s. Veneered with mahogany and jacaranda with intarsia decoration on the back. Newly upholstered with brown fa...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Regency Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular set of four French Jansen card chairs. Unmarked. Gorgeous Louis XVI style with Demi-arms and tight seats and backs. Upholstered in Glant “Liquid Leather” and a double w...
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French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen

Antique French Iron Forged Outdoor Bistro Chairs a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique pair of French Iron Forged heart back outdoor garden chairs. Heart back garden chairs Dimensions: Measures: 36” H Seat height: 18” Seat depth: 15.5” x 15.5 Diameter. Great antique patio...
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French French Provincial Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hans Vollmer & Prag-Rudniker Wickerwork, Oak and Cane Chair Mod. 464, circa 1902
Located in Zagreb, HR
HANS VOLLMER (1879-1946) A Cane and Oak Armchair mod. 464, designed in 1902 and manufactured by Prag-Rudniker Korbfabrikation, Vienna This rare chair featuring a geometric form i...
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Austrian Vienna Secession Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalist functionalist chair known as "The product of our time", is a rare gem and is the first chair born of the Alvar Aalto - Otto Korhone...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush Nr2
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming oak Bobbin chair that fits perfect in a corner. The rush of the seat is new and therefore it is still a bit green but that will soon fade. This chair was made in the ...
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Dutch French Provincial Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Edward Gardiner, An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner. An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair. These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design ha...
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English Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Original of Time Otto Wagner Armchair 1901 Jugendstil, Secession Style, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending Wood for his furniture designs. The design of this armchair dated back in 1901. This particular chair was manufactured at Mundus circa 1906. Especially the design of the armrests shows the adventure of the new technique. Lit.: Giovanni Renzi, „Il mobile moderno“, Silvana Editoriale Spa, Milano, 2008. S.48-49 Eva B. Ottillinger (Hg.), „Wagner, Hoffmann, Loos und das Möbeldesign der Wiener Moderne“, Ausstellungskatalog Hofmobiliendepot Wien, Böhlau Verlag, Wien, 2018, S.34 ff. J. Uhlír: Vom Wiener Stuhl...
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Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession Desk Chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn.
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Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Set of Two Armchairs in Mahogany Empire Style, 1920
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of Danish Empire style hand-polished mahogany armchairs with striped fabric from around the 1920s. Measurements in cm: H:84 W:52 D:47 SH:50 This product will be inspected ...
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Danish Empire Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Corner Chair Oak Barley Twist Blue Leather Renaissance Revival
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique English Renaissance revival oak barley twist corner chair~~circa 1920s Classic English charm and style~~notice the DETAIL in the highly carved back, arms, skirt, ...
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English Renaissance Revival Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Lovely Antique Chinese Export 1920 Qing Dynasty Carved Dragon Throne Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Chinese Export circa 1920 hand carved Throne chair with oversized Dragon back rest A very good looking well-made and deco...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco Haagse School Armchair Hendrik Wouda Set of 2
Located in Bjuråker, SE
2 oak Art Deco armchairs from the 1920s. Designed and made during the Haagse School period, probably Hendrik Wouda. The heavy and sturdy chairs are in very good condition. The imitat...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century. Having a circular tabletop with molded edge and dec...
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Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in ivory velvet and the wooden parts have been polished wi...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Diminutive Chair with Carved Back and Curving Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period unusual diminutive wooden chair from the early 20th century with carved back, curving legs and cross stretcher. This late Qing Dynasty period diminutive wooden chair is a piece of early 20th-century craftsmanship that exudes subtle charm and elegance. With its delicately carved back, curving legs, and cross stretcher, this unusual chair is an eye-catching statement piece that will add character and history to any interior space. Embrace the intricate details and rich heritage of this late Qing Dynasty period wooden chair, showcasing the artistic prowess of Chinese master...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Swedish Satin Birch Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of original Swedish Art Deco period armchairs in satin birch. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1920-30’s. They have a gorgeous design, and...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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