$10,000 / set
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Rope Easy Chairs Attributed to Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, Art Deco 1940's
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Charming pair of French easy chairs from the 1940s, attributed to Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. The
Rope, Wood
$5,300 / set
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Paire of Rope and Dark Oak Side Chairs in the Style of Jourdain, France, 1940's
By Francis Jourdain
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist all-oak and intricate woven rope pair of side chairs. In the style of Francis Jourdain
Rope, Oak
$5,882 / set
H 33.27 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Set of four chairs attributed to Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1940's
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set of four elegant wooden chairs featuring a original woven rope seat and a backrest with vertical
Rope, Wood
$4,950 / set
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 French Oak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Rustic French oak and woven rope side chairs, 1940s, provincial craftsmanship This set of four
Rope, Oak
Set of Six 1940s Spanish Wooden Rope Bottomed Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of six rustic 1940s Spanish wooden rope bottomed chairs.
Rope, Wood
$2,470 / set
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Hemp Rope and Oak Brutalist Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, Set of 2
By La Gentilhommiere, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Hemp Rope and Oak Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s About Charles Dudouyt French, 1885-1946 A
Rope, Oak
$3,709 / set
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
A set of four 1940s oak and woven rope seat dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A set of four 1940s oak and rope seat, ladder back dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt, which
Rope, Wood
$7,420 / set
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Rare Set of Six Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Oak & Rope Dining Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
1940s Oak Chairs Dudouyt Dining Chairs French Provincial Modern Brutalist Dining Set Solid Oak Rope
Rope, Oak
$18,800 / set
H 33.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Pair of Early 1940s Italian Gilt Rope and Tassel Iron Side Chairs by Niccolini
By Niccolini
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of exquisitely gilt Italian rope and tassel iron chairs should immediately come to mind
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
early 20th century set of 8 chairs ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a lovely set of 1940s wood and rope chairs ... completely original, lovely patina ...
Rope, Oak
$4,131Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in
Ensemble de Fauteuils Néo-Basques Sculptés en Paille et Chêne, 1940s
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Ensemble de Fauteuils Néo-Basques Sculptés en Paille et Chêne, 1940s
Rope, Oak
Experimental 1940's Chair
By W. Knudson
Located in New York, NY
Experimental 1940's chair, executed by W. Knudson, plywood frame with green rope seat and back
Plywood, Rope
Pair of 1940's tufted side chairs with brass rope handles
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of side chairs in dark green leatherette upholstery with brass rope handles, tapered waisted
Upholstery
1940s Rope Rocker
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s rope and wood rocker.
Rope
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Oak and Rope Chairs, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Oak and Rope Chairs, 1940s
Rope, Oak
Pair of 1940s French Rope Back Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s French rope back chairs out of a Greenwich, Connecticut Mansion.
Wood
Audoux-Minet Chair, France 1940s
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Sculptural wood framed chair with woven rope seat and back by famed French designers, Adrien Audoux
Wood, Rope
Sold
H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of 6 Brutalist Wood Dining Chairs Manner of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six brutalist dining chairs brings rustic charm and timeless craftsmanship to the table
Rope, Wood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
A pair of Erich Dieckmann Armchairs in Beech & Rope, Mid Century Modern, 1940s
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Odense, DK
These sculptural chairs are a quiet icon from the German Bauhaus movement, often attributed to
Papercord, Beech, Rope
Sold
H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
A pair of 1940s French bentwood woven chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of 1950s French bentwood chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann with orignal woven
Rope, Wood
Late 1940's Hans Wegner custom studio table w/ 6 rope chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A late 1940's rare custom studio dining table with tapered ends and drop leaves. The table is made
Oak
1940s Chinese Deck Sofa Chair with Arms and Woven String Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Chinese deck sofa chair with arms and woven string seat.
Rope, Wood
Set of Six Early Model 1940s Bronze Patio Dining Chairs by Walter Lamb
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of six dining chairs by Walter Lamb dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s from the
Bronze
French Woven Rope Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved 1940's French chair with woven rope backs and seats. Ornate detail carved into
Wood, Rope
1940s Italian Design Gaudì Style Rope and Wood Pair of Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare model Excellent condiction Measures: H seat 43 cm.
Rope, Wood
1940s Bas Van Pelt Pair of Dutch Rope Lounge Armchairs
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in London, GB
Bas Van Pelt: Pair of Dutch Rope Lounge Armchairs, c.1940s A pair of lounge armchairs designed by
Rope, Beech
Sold
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 24.81 in
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Lounge chair for Vibo Vesoul, France 1940s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning French Lounge chair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The French designers were committed
Seagrass, Rope, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, pair or lounge chairs, beech, natural cord, Italy, 1940 Giuseppe
Rope, Bentwood
Cantilever Chair by Audoux Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France, 1940s
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Cantilever chair by Audoux Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France, 1940s: Modern beauty from the 1940s
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
Italian Rope Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, circa 1940
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1940s. These lounge chairs are executed in wood and coated rope. The design of this set of chairs is
Cane, Beech
Dutch Armchair in Woven Rope and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, stained wood and woven rope, Netherlands, 1940s. This lounge chair is executed in wood
Rope, Wood
Pair of Audoux Minet Rope Chairs, France, 1940s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Pair of elegant easy chairs in bent beech and original braided rope by Adrien Audoux and Frida
Rope, Beech
Pair of Audoux Minet Rope Chairs, France, 1940s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Pair of elegant easy chairs in bent beech and original braided rope by Adrien Audoux and Frida
Rope, Beech
$6,932 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
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
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: Singl...
Brass, Metal
Starry Sky Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Starry Sky Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Designed and manufactured in Finland, circa the 1950s. Enameled metal, custom backplate. Rewired for U.S. standard...
Metal
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
$2,235 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
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 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
Pair of Chic "Gourde" Terracotta and Rattan Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic "Gourde" terracotta and rattan shade lamps by Design Frères. Wired with UL listed parts (single medium socket, 3-way switch on brown twist cost). Comes with 40 watts fil...
Steel
$6,000 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a flush brass wall mount that is connected to a circular horizontal holder that carrie...
Brass
$5,500 / set
H 28.75 in W 20.48 in D 17.52 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, pair of 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, patinated leather, Italy, 1974. Pair of 'Monk' chairs by Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The cognac lea...
Leather, Walnut
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