$1,082Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.57 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic High Ladder Back Red Lacquered Wood & Rush Chair set. Made in France, 1930's period
Rush
$4,943
H 28.35 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
High Gloss French Art Deco Club Chair in Gold and Brown, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
graphic sophistication of the 1930s, complementing the deeply grained, high-gloss wood veneer that defines
Fabric, Nutwood, Lacquer
$10,357 / set
H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Six Art Deco Dining Chairs, High-Gloss Black with Macassar Veneer, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
A set of six French Art Deco gondola chairs, finished in deep black high-gloss lacquer and
Beech, Fabric, Macassar, Lacquer
$42,000 / set
H 42.92 in W 19.1 in D 21.26 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six High Back Chairs in Oak and Brown Velvet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Prague, New Town
Exceptional set of six high back chairs, special commissioned model, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth
Velvet, Oak
Herman de Vries High Back Armchair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Rochester, NY
1930's. Measures 40" h x 25" w x 24" d x 17" h to seat x 25" h to top of arms. Look at all pictures and
Hardwood, Maple
1930's Bobbin easy chair - High back
Located in BE
This distinctive vintage bobbin chair originates from France and dates to the interwar period, The
Rush
$12,400
H 54.34 in W 39.38 in D 40.95 in
Italian Grand Wingback Chair in Natural Cream Upholstery 138cm Tall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the style of Guglielmo Ulrich, high wingback chair, fabric, painted wood, Italy, 1930s This
Fabric, Wood
$2,019Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back Armchair Fauteuil Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
- 1930's. High wing back arm chair with oak sculptural carved arm rests and recently reupholstered flower
Fabric, Oak
Pair of High Back Chairs by Maurice Dufrêne, 1930's
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of high back chairs with mahogany details by Maurice Dufrêne. Original wood finish shows
Mahogany
1930's Scandinavian Wingback Chair
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, A. J. Iversen
Located in Oakland, CA
1930's High-back chair features a solid wood frame with hand tied springs, horsehair padding and
Sold
H 30 in W 31 in D 23 in
High Polish Mahogany Curved Back, Upholstered Seat Side Chairs, Italian, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930's Italian very stylish curved back side chairs. Highly polished mahogany. Seat is recently
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 31 in W 25.5 in L 31 in
1930s Art Deco Walnut and Black Lacquer Club Chairs in Newly Upholstered Mohair
Located in New York, NY
1930 Dimensions: 31" Deep x 25.5" wide x 31" High Seat height: 15" Arm height: 21.75".
Mohair, Walnut, Lacquer
1930s American Industrial High Work Stool or Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Exceptional 1930s vintage American industrial high work stool or chair. Made by Veeco of Boston
Metal
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H 45.67 in W 25.01 in D 25.6 in
Two Amsterdam School High Back Chairs in Oak and Burgundy, Netherlands 1930s
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Hellouw, NL
These high-back chairs are the epitome of Amsterdam School style - a perfect blend of functionality
Fabric, Oak
Pair of 1930s English Walnut Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 1930s English walnut chairs with high backs and splaying arms, carved elbow rests adorned
Upholstery, Walnut
Herman de Vries High Back Rocking Chair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Rochester, NY
1930's. Measures 41" h x 26" w x 27" d at rockers x 17" h to seat x 25" h to top of arms. Look at all
Maple
Jeffrey Greene Design Studio High Back Chair, 1930s
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jeffrey Greene Design Studio High Back Chair, 1930s. Jeffrey Greene has been professionally
Wood
Italian Art Deco style wooden chairs with high backrest, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Déco style wooden chairs with high backrest, 1930s Pair of chairs entirely in wood. The
Wood
High Back Lounge Chair by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back lounge chair by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1930s This high back easy chair has legs
Fabric, Mahogany
High Style Bank of England Jury Chair in Solid Oak c 1900/1930's
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Bank of England, Jury style arm chair in solid oak. The chair features a curvaceous
Oak
1930s Transitional Danish Modern High Backed Lounge by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This 1930s high backed lounge chair by Fritz Hansen has been restored in a cooling striped Rivera
Beech
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H 35.04 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Czech Bleu Beech Bauhaus Armchair, Vichr a Spol., Chrome, High Gloss, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source
Chrome
Six Jules Leleu French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This set of six French art deco dining chairs was designed by Jules Leleu in the 1930’s. the high
Mahogany
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
Pair of French 1920s Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of Art Deco club chairs from France, 1920s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll details on arms. Newly upholstered in a lovely pale yellow linen. Original wood fi...
Linen, Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Clam’ chair, designed by Arnold Madsen. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s. Legs in beech, recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 89 c...
Sheepskin, Beech
$7,603 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
1930s Restored Art Deco Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carrefully refurbished - Newly upholstered- walnut finish - can be used with or without pillows - Seat height with pillows is 48cm
Fabric, Wood
$6,463 / set
H 32.49 in W 72.05 in D 34.65 in
STYLISH ANTIQUE ART DECO CIR 1920 BURR WALNUT GREEN VELOUR SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920’s Art Deco Burr Walnut framed sofa with Green Velour upholstery that is part of a ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
French art deco dining chairs
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 6 large art deco dining chairs from France in original vintage condition with signs of use. Walnut well designed backrest, white leather seats.
Leather, Walnut
$14,712 / set
H 26.38 in W 35.83 in D 31.89 in
Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Cubist Design, Zebrano & Walnut, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
This extraordinary pair of Art Deco lounge chairs, also ideal as club chairs or accent chairs, embodies the radical modernism of the 1930s with striking clarity. Crafted in France, t...
Nutwood, Lacquer, Leather
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, velvet, wood, Europe, 1940s The defining feature of these 1940s Art Deco armchairs are their boldly arched side panels, which sweep upward in a graceful, convex c...
Velvet, Wood
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
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