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Whimsical John Risley

Whimsical Vintage Man & Woman Metal Wire Bench by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage man & woman metal wire bench by John Risley, circa 1960s. The piece has its
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wire, Metal

1970s Whimsical Sculptural Room Divider Screen in the Style of John Risley
By John Risley
Located in Houston, TX
Whimsical sculptural room divider screen in the style of metal artist John Risley, c.1970s. Three
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Vintage 1970s American Screens and Room Dividers

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Metal, Enamel, Steel

John Risley Wrought Iron Female Queen Rocking Chair Mid Century Modern
By John Risley
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Dive into the legacy of mid-century design with this John Risley Wrought Iron Female Queen Rocking
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Metal Sculpture of a King and Queen In the Manner of John Risley
Located in New York, NY
of John Risley. It's a very fun and lively sculpture and works well with both Modern or Folk Art
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Vintage 1970s American Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Copper

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Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in Havana Paper by Luigi Baroli
By Baleri Italia, Luigi Baroli
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Petite Austrian Biedermeier Maple Bench with Out-Scrolled Arms from the 1840s
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Maple

Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
By Sebastiano Bottos
Located in Pordenone, IT
The "Cortina" screen designed by Sebastiano Bottos is a sculptural piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed wood elements, the result of an innovating processing tech...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller, circa 1950
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is a timeless and iconic piece of furniture that embodies comfort, craftsmanship, and modern design. Manufactur...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Signed Curtis Jere Metal Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Curtis Jere Metal Wall Sculpture. Windswept spray of tree branches in a bright brass design. Perfect accent wall piece for above a bed or a sofa.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Signed Curtis Jere Metal Wall Sculpture
Signed Curtis Jere Metal Wall Sculpture
H 20.5 in W 43 in D 4.5 in
Gilt Steel Sea Urchin Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt Steel Sea Urchin wall sculpture by Curtis Jere Signed and dated to frame ‘C. Jere 1975’.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mr and Mrs Settee Designed by John Risley C.1965 This group of Wrought Iron People Furniture was distributed by Raymor. Original Black surface. Some minor oxidation present but unobj...
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

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Steel

John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
H 52 in W 40 in D 18 in
Low Mirrored Screen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An etched mirror folding room divider with brass hinges and painted black base. Measurements are as shown. Each panel is 14" W.
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Vintage 1930s American Neoclassical Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Brass

Low Mirrored Screen
Low Mirrored Screen
H 39 in W 45 in D 14 in
Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Large Art Deco Five Panels Black Lacquer and Raffia Screen, France 1930
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant art deco five panels double-sided blackened wood and raffia screen. Brass hinges. In the spirit of J.Michel Franck, France 1930.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

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Vintage Etched Glass Paravent Screen Room Divider
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 4 Panel Etched Glass Screen Art Deco Style This unique four-panel etched glass room divider fe...
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

Vintage Chrome and Leather Folding “Ny” Tubular Steel Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE CHROME AND PATINATED LEATHER "NY" CHAIR Designed by Takeshi Nii circa 1970s Item # 209MNW24K A perfect example of the harmony that can be found between industrial producti...
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20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Side Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Chic Mirror-Polished or Powder-Coated Aluminum Room Divider or Screen
By Bestcase, Sight Unseen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Song screen by Charles Constantine of Bestcase is a more striking, modern take on the Eames’s iconic 1946 FSW screen. Made from mirror-polished aluminum, it also subverts the ide...
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2010s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Aluminum

Stunning Curtis Jere Signed Brass Peacock Starburst Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This wall sculpture by Curtis Jere is really stunning in person. A beautiful addition to a Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency space. The peacock head and body are patinated cast...
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Iron

Brutalist modern Marcello Fantoni copper on welded steel sculpture
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Ferndale, MI
Believed to be an earlier work by Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) sculptor, ceramicist, metalworker, multi-media artist and designer . A study in patina and corrosion in brutalist yet ...
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Folk Art Rebar Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredibly unique John Risley inspired Folk Art armchairwas created using pieces of steel
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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

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Steel

Folk Art Rebar Armchair
Folk Art Rebar Armchair
H 39 in W 18 in D 24 in
John Risley His and Hers Patio Chairs
By John Risley
Located in Dallas, TX
These patio chairs designed by John Risley are whimsical works of art. They are in original vintage
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Lady Chair in White by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in Dorchester, MA
One of a series of whimsical chairs that John Risely fabricated at his Connecticut studio from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Lady Chair in White by John Risley
Lady Chair in White by John Risley
H 49.5 in W 27.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of John Risley Lady Chairs with Ottomans
By John Risley
Located in Dallas, TX
These patio chairs designed by John Risley are whimsical works of art. They are in original vintage
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

John Risley Woman Chair and Ottoman in Wrought Iron
By John Risley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Risley woman chair and ottoman in his whimsical style of a wide eyed maiden as the chair. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Vintage John Risley Style Solid Iron His & Hers Face Patio Chairs
By John Risley
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautifully whimsical set of shaped iron female and mail patio chairs circa 1970 -Mexico
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Iron

Vintage John Risley Style Solid Iron His & Hers Face Dining Set Table & Chairs
By John Risley
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautifully whimsical set of shaped iron female and mail patio chairs with matching face dining
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets

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Iron

Pair of Midcentury Figural His and Hers Steel Wire Patio Chairs by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of classic, figural his and hers wire chairs by John Risley. I love the concept of
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Whimsical Steel Sculpture of Pattern Castoffs, circa 1960s
By John Risley
Located in Peabody, MA
Whimsical steel sculpture of pattern castoffs, in the manner of John Risley, circa 1960s. Measures
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Pair of John Risley Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
Pair of John Risley whimsical queen chairs. Crafted of welded wrought iron and painted bright
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20th Century Chairs

Pair of John Risley Chairs
Pair of John Risley Chairs
H 48 in W 18 in D 16 in
John Risley Mustachioed Anthropomorphic Wire Chair
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical chair in the form of a seated man wearing a suit and hat sporting a mustache by John
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20th Century Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Wine stand in the style of John Risley
Located in Pasadena, CA
Risley created whimsical furniture in his Connecticut studio in the 50's and 60's.
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Vintage 1950s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Fun Sculptural Iron Lady Chair In The Manner Of John Risley
Located in Miami, FL
definitely inspired by the many worked iron designs of John Risley. With a slight cabriolet leg and a metal
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Vintage 1970s Patio and Garden Furniture

Folk Art Rebar Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredibly unique John Risley inspired folk art arm chair was created using pieces of steel
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Armchairs

Folk Art Rebar Armchair
Folk Art Rebar Armchair
H 39 in W 24 in D 18 in
1990s Postmodern Handmade Head Chair by Ries Niemi
By Ries Niemi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique John Risley-inspired postmodern arm chair handmade by Ries Niemi, an artist and craftsman
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

John Risley Whimsical Owl Sculpture
By John Risley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming, whimsical owl sculpture by John Risley. Could also be an umbrella stand. Unique example
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Set of 3 Vintage Whimsical Wrought Iron Face Barstools John Risley Style
By John Risley
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 3 vintage whimsical wrought iron face barstools in the style of John Risley.
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1990s Post-Modern Stools

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Wrought Iron

Set of John Risley Barstools
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of three John Risley Barstools is a whimsical creation seldom seen in the marketplace
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

Set of John Risley Barstools
Set of John Risley Barstools
H 56 in W 18 in D 16 in
John Risley Lady Rocking Chair
By John Risley
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural, iron rocker in the form of a lady by John Risley. The handbag (or basket) magazine
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Iron

John Risley Lady Rocking Chair
John Risley Lady Rocking Chair
H 45 in W 23 in D 35 in
Lady Rocker in Black by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in Dorchester, MA
The inviting Lady Rocker is one of a series of whimsical chairs that John Risley fabricated at his
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Pair Vintage Figural Postmodern John Risley Style Iron Bar Stools, 1970s-1980s
By John Risley
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare pair of whimsical figural John Risley style dark silver coloured wrought iron bar stools
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Stools

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Wrought Iron

John Risley Powder Coated Wrought Iron Moustache Man Indoor Outdoor Chair, 1960s
By John Risley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible anthropomorphic 'Moustache Man' chair by John Risley (1919-2002) was crafted from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By John Risley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical, wrought iron lounge chair and ottoman by American artist and furniture designer John
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Whimsical Wrought Iron "Couple Bench" by John Risley, circa 1955
By John Risley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical "couple bench" rendered in wrought iron by American artist John Risley.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wrought Iron

Sculpted Wire Bench by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Is it art? Is it a bench? The whimsical work of artist John Risley is certainly both, and brings as
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Sculpted Wire Bench by John Risley
Sculpted Wire Bench by John Risley
H 51 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Pair of John Risley Figural Chairs, c. 1960
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
DESIGNER & MANUFACTURER: John Risley (1919-2002) MARKINGS: none COUNTRY OF ORIGIN & MATERIALS
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery

John Risley 1960s "Queen" Barstools in Welded Wire
By John Risley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This great pair were created by American artist / furniture designer John Risley. The whimsical
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Steel

Pair of John Risley Iron Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical pair of male and female chairs by John Risley.
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20th Century American Chairs

Pair of John Risley Iron Chairs
Pair of John Risley Iron Chairs
H 53.25 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
John Risley Painted Steel Figural Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A wonderful and whimsical design by American artist / furniture designer John Risley. The bench
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Vintage 1960s American Benches

"Couple" Wrought Iron Bench by JOHN RISLEY
Located in High Point, NC
Whimsical Wrought Iron Bench by JOHN RISLEY of Figural Embracing Couple
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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

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