$3,049
H 31.5 in W 32.49 in D 42.33 in
Austrian Modern Steel Leather S 411 Two-Seater Sofa attributed to Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Modern Steel Leather S 411 Two-Seater Sofa attributed to Thonet, 1980s Two-seater sofa
Steel
$1,095
H 28 in W 52.5 in D 29.5 in
Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood & Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern two-seat settee or bench of oak bentwood, chrome, and upholstery attributed
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Beech plywood - Good original condition with some signs of use - 2- seater - 4 pieces available
Beech, Plywood
$4,000
H 32 in W 55 in D 27 in
1960s Gordon Bunshaft and Davis Allen for Thonet Tuxedo Two Seat Loveseat Sofa
By Gordon Bunshaft, Davis Allen, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless two-seater tuxedo settee / sofa, designed by Davis Allen and Gordon Bunshaft of
Steel
$3,145 / item
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Two tipes of seats. Professionally
Beech, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Two-Seat Cinema Bench by Ton 'Thonet', Czechoslovakia circa 1960s
By Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem
Located in Zohor, SK
This is an amazing two-seat cinema bench from Czechoslovakia. Until recently it was still used in a
Wood
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 116.54 in D 29.53 in
Two-Seat Sofa with Tables S420 Modular Seating by Verner Panton for Thonet
By Thonet, Verner Panton
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare two-seat sofa with two side tables Model S420, designed by Verner Panton, produced by
Chrome
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Two-Seat Sofa Model S420 Modular Seating by Verner Panton for Thonet in 1968
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare two-seat sofa by Verner Panton, model S 420, produced by Thonet, circa 1968. We have
Chrome
Solid Chrome Steel Two-Seat Bench by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid chrome steel two-seat bench by Thonet (label intact).
Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This two-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 15.36 in
Set of Two Thonet Bentwood Cafe Bar Stools and Padded Leather Seat.
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
overall cutting edge construction and with a padded seat. This is a durable stool yet adds ample ambiance
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 45.28 in D 21.66 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Beech and Straw Thonet Style Bench, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern two seater beech and Vienna straw Thonet style bench, 1950s Two-seater
Straw, Beech
Sold
H 38.19 in W 46.07 in D 28.35 in
Austrian antique Wooden and Vienna straw two-seater bench by Thonet, early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian antique Wooden and Vienna straw two-seater bench by Thonet, early 1900s Two-seater bench
Straw, Wood
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Loveseat Bench, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian two-seater sofa, 1900/1920 c., In bent beech wood, the upholstery has been redone
Velvet, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Cinema Two-Seaters from Ton, Thonet, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four cinema two-seaters from TON (Thonet), mid-1960s. Chairs are made of beech wood and bent
Beech, Plywood
Sold
H 24.41 in W 116.54 in D 29.53 in
Two-Seat Sofa with Tables S420 Modular Seating by Verner Panton for Thonet
By Thonet, Verner Panton
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare two-seat sofa with two side tables Model S420, designed by Verner Panton, produced by
Sold
H 24.41 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Two-Seat Sofa Model S420 Modular Seating by Verner Panton for Thonet in 1968
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare two-seat sofa by Verner Panton, model S 420, produced by Thonet, circa 1968. We have
Thonet Vintage three-seater sofa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Three seats are that much better than two! This Thonet three-seater is upholstered in a vivid
Metal
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,206
H 19 in Dm 9.5 in
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
NOTE. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs and that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secu...
Metal, Brass, Wire
Unavailable|$4,400 / set
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Four 'April' Chairs in Original Leather
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, set of four 'April' folding armchairs, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, saddle leather, Italy, 1964 Gae Aulenti revolutionized the traditional notion of the d...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$5,444 / set
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of six vintage dining chairs ‘Model No. 233’ designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet Czechoslovakia, with bentwood back frame and armrests, Vienna straw seat, some bearing the orig...
Straw, Wood
$3,327 / item
H 40.01 in Dm 55.12 in
Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier, Ivory or Black Heads, Gold Inside in Stilnovo Style
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Best size for dining room use. Enchanting 54in - 135cm diameter chandelier. Midcentury eight-arm spider chandelier with ivory or black shades and natural patinated brass. Pivotting h...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,117
H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a marvelous dark beige even patina. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s. This coco...
Metal, Steel
$28,500
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$2,432Sale Price|30% Off
H 12.21 in W 51.58 in D 19.69 in
Vintage French Coffee Table with Leaf Motif Tiles by Roger Capron (circa 1970s)
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Coffee table with leaf motif earthenware tiles by Roger Capron (circa 1970s). This charming rectangular-shaped low table is a quintessential example of collectible Capron. There are ...
Steel
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Don Chadwick, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on five star base. The chair swivels a full 360, and the base is on double wheel coaster...
Plastic
Rare Maison Jansen Backgammon Game Table & Chairs, Signed
By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in North Miami, FL
Alain Delon for Jansen Collection - Made in 1972. Made with brass, chrome and steel backgammon table and matching pair of armchairs with original leather/suede fabric. Smoked glass...
Brass, Copper, Nickel
$3,750 / set
H 30 in W 27.75 in D 27 in
Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Easy Chairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf, 1960's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sought after pair of easy chairs by Danish Designer, Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in a brutalist style inspired to art & ...
Wool, Oak
$6,291Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.87 in W 114.18 in D 19.69 in
Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A true exemplar of 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern design, this modular bookcase system was created by Jan De Vries for Maisa di Seveso. Its playful yet refined composition consists...
Rattan, Wood
$957 / item
H 20.88 in W 29.5 in D 10.25 in
Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Nude by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play...
Resin
Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's
By Thonet
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A very nice desk or writing chair by Thonet. It is fabricated in the Czech Republic around 1900. This chair was originally designed at the second half of the 19th century and can be...
Wood
$3,850 / set
H 31.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
Outdoor Settee / Sofa and Pair of Chairs 'One Rocker' by John Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Salterini outdoor, patio, loveseat and pair of chairs, one being a rocking chair. Very comfortable and stylish. There are several layers of white paint on the pieces, but they s...
Steel, Wrought Iron
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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