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H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
vintage leather armchair, chesterfield type, 1900s Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Vintage leather armchair, with Chesterfield-type buttons, built in Italy in the mid-1900s
Leather
$17,536
H 29.14 in W 97.25 in D 38.19 in
Large Chesterfield Sofa from Sweden early 1900s Mohair Velvet from Rose Uniacke
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This exquisite Swedish Chesterfield sofa, dating back to the early 1900s, offers both luxurious
Mohair, Velvet, Mahogany, Oak
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H 29.93 in W 68.12 in D 37.41 in
Restored 1900s Chesterfield Buttoned Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Horse Hair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored circa 1900 hand dyed Whiskey brown
Leather, Walnut
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H 34.45 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in
1900s Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Leather Feather Cushions Chesterfield Club Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored circa 1900 hand dyed whiskey brown
Leather
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H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 28.75 in
Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Hand Dyed Suite Armchairs Sofa Faux Bamboo
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare midcentury circa 1900s suite of fully restored Chesterfield
Leather, Faux Bamboo
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome English leather tufted Chesterfield style sofa with lion paw feet and nailhead trim detail
Leather, Wood
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H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 27.76 in
Pair of Restored Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Hand Dyed Famboo Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this pair of circa 1900’s fully restored Chesterfield armchairs with
Leather, Hardwood
Chesterfield Sofa Black Leather, Italy, First Half of the 1900s
Located in Milano, IT
Chesterfield sofa, black leather. Turned carved and ebonized feet. Manufactured in Italy, first
Leather
Vintage Victorian Chesterfield Sofa in Tobacco Leather, 1900s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic Victorian Tobacco Leather Chesterfield Sofa that comfortably seats three, offering both
Leather
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H 29.93 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
1930s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs – Tufted Leather & Cabriole Legs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful pair of early 1900s Swedish Chesterfield club chairs, featuring deep button-tufted
Leather
English Leather Chesterfield Sofa C. 1900’s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century English leather tufted Chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim detail. The sofa
Leather
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H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 28.75 in
Restored Regency Style Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Hand Dyed Famboo Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this circa 1900’s Regency style fully restored Chesterfield sofa with
Leather, Hardwood
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H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 36.23 in
Rare circa 1900 Hand Dyed Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Club
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1900's Whisky brown leather
Leather
English Leather Armchair Wingback Chesterfield
Located in Lake Worth, FL
our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of an early 1900s traditional English
Leather, Mahogany
Good Pair of 1900s Chesterfield Type Club Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good and comfortable pair of Chesterfield type club armchairs in their original deep-buttoned
Leather
Cognac Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather and Mahogany Chesterfield sofa, 1900's with great patina to leather.
Leather, Mahogany
Early 1900s Antique English Chesterfield Chair in Deep Cordova Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the luxurious world of the early 20th century with our Antique English Chesterfield
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$13,597
H 27.96 in W 102.37 in D 41.93 in
George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield " Sofa - In Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular, huge George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield" Buttoned Sofa dressed in their breathtaking, peerless top-grade antiqued-leather i...
Leather
$4,190 / item
H 34 in W 72 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 72"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
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