$5,207
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Frits Schlegel Attributed Armchair in Cherry Wood, Cane & Bouclé, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Schlegel
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced in Denmark in the 1940s, and its striking design is attributed to
Cane, Walnut
$4,400
H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in
Cherry Wood and Papercord Armchair by Bas Van Pelt (Attr.), Netherlands 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic armchair attributed to Dutch designer Bas Van Pelt is an elegant model with an
Papercord, Wood
Frits Schlegel Attributed Cane Armchairs, 1940s
By Frits Schlegel
Located in Coronado, CA
A striking pair of armchairs attributed to Frits Schlegel, featuring a solid cherrywood frame, with
Cane, Cherry
Gilbert Rohde, Armchairs, Cherry, Velvet, USA, 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cherrywood and purple velvet armchairs designed by Gilbert Rohde and produced by Herman
Velvet, Cherry
Splendid Pair of Italian 1940s Cherry Wood Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of Italian 1940s cherry wood armchairs.
Fabric, Cherry, Wood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 25.79 in D 30.32 in
Pair of cherry wood & wool armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa c. 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant carved cherry wood armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), newly
Wool, Cherry
Sold
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 28.35 in
Pair of 1940s Paolo Buffa Cherrywood Armchairs, New Pierre Frey Upholstery
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of 1940s Paolo Buffa cherrywood armchairs, newly upholstered using Pierre Frey Paris fabric.
Fabric, Cherry
Sold
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Auxiliary or Desk Armchair, Attributed De Coene Frères - Belgium, 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Girona, Girona
Auxiliary or desk armchairs, solid cherrywood, French polish. New seat and mauve wool upholstery
Wool, Cherry
Sold
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Auxiliary or Desk Armchairs, Attributed De Coene Frères - Belgium, 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Girona, Girona
Auxiliary or desk armchairs, solid cherrywood, French polish. New seat and mauve wool upholstery
Wool, Cherry
PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940'S CHERRY WOOD ARMCHAIRS by Mobili Barraja
Located in San Francisco, CA
A HANDSOME PAIR OF CHERRY WOOD SLATTED WATERFALL LARGE ARMCHAIRS WITH UPHOLSTERED CUSHIONS; Each
1940'S Josef Frank ''2067'' Leather Easy Chair for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Madrid, ES
“2067” Josef Frank easy chair in cherry wood and leather for Svenskt Tenn. Sweden, 40´s. Good
Leather, Cherry
Josef Frank Pair of Armchairs, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of armchairs designed in 1948 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. These model 2067 chairs are
Leather, Cherry
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$3,269 / set
H 23.63 in Dm 2.76 in
Pair of Large Blown Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of large high-end Murano glass on a white base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on white f...
Metal
$4,238
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
Fabric, Mahogany
$730 / item
H 10.8 in Dm 6.8 in
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset building in C...
Brass
Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning beige travertine CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design pi...
Travertine
$3,330
H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 24.81 in
Grey Velvet and Oak Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Grey Velvet and Wooden Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's Beautiful Oak curved armrests .
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$3,631
H 29.93 in Dm 44.49 in
Brutalist Kunstmeubelen De Puydt Solid Round Rustic Oak Pedestal Table, Belgium
By De Puydt
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Mid-century De Puydt Natural Oak Dining Table: A Timeless Blend of Elegance and Brutalist Charm Immerse yourself in the allure of the Mid-century De Puydt Natural Oa...
Oak
$7,023 / set
H 41 in W 27.75 in D 32 in
1930-1940, Rare Pair of Modernist Design Oak Lounge Chairs by Bas Van Pelt
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Lisse, NL
Dutch Arts and Crafts design, elegant oak lounge chairs. These very stylish chairs are made by Dutch design icon Bas Van Pelt and they are in excellent condition. The handcrafted oa...
Wood
$10,584Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 95.67 in D 40.16 in
Roda Teka Outdoor 174 Dining Table in Teak with Glazed Stoneware Top
By Gordon Guillaumier, RODA
Located in Boston, MA
The Teka Roda collection includes the ability to innovate and match harmoniously natural materials and sophisticated technology, to create living and dining solutions original design...
Stone
Rectangular Lunette Wall Sconce, Single Band
By Ridgely Studio Works
Located in Toronto, CA
The LUNETTE wall sconce is composed of a cold rolled steel body with a delicate armature projecting a frosted cast glass diffuser. This sconce is available in a variety of plated fin...
Steel
Pair of coffee tables in tainted glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Coffee tables with 2 different heights in brass with tops in tainted mirror. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2023. Customization possible by choosing the color you want from to c...
Brass
Lia Dining Table Made from Teak (indoor or outdoor)
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to withstand any climate, this teak dining table can be used either indoors or outdoors. Seen here in 120" x 42" however it can be ordered in any size. Because each table i...
Teak
$6,600 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 36 in
FORM(LA) Lago Round Coffee Table 36”L x 36”W x 14”H Rojo Alicante Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘LAGO’, ITALIAN FOR ‘LAKE’, HAS INSPIRED A FORM DERIVED FROM NATURE, TEXTURED WITH LUXURIOUS STONES AND METALS. THE COLLECTION ENCOURAGES NESTING AND LAYERING IN ITS AVAILABLE FORMS....
Travertine, Marble
Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
This model is inspired by the Thonet no. 10 rocker from circa 1880. It´s made in Spain, circa 1940-1950. It was restored and it´s in perfect shape.
Cane, Bentwood
$714 / item
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Twelve Stackable Chairs with Iron Frame and papercord Seat/Backrest, Italy 1980s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
With a minimalist design that nods to industrial style, these French chairs from the 1980s stand out for their simplicity. A red metal rod seems to race around, shaping the volume of...
Iron
Pair of Brass and Onyx Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rectangular wall sconces made of a carved bloc of onyx on three faces on a brass backplate and ends. Each sconce has its own unique patern that follows on all the faces.
Onyx, Brass
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