$8,750 / set
H 39.25 in W 16 in D 18.25 in
Italian 1970's Set of Six Maple and Cane Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970's set of six dining chairs in maple with caned seats, the high backs are slatted with the mid-section indented forward, molding to your back.
Cane, Maple
$2,125 / set
H 38 in W 24 in D 25 in
1970s French Napoleonic Style Carved Maple Rope Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1970s French Napoleonic style carved rope bergere chairs. The seafoam embroidered is vintage, and there is a spot. Both chairs are in very good condition and unmarked.
Upholstery, Maple
Naturalistic Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, maple, Europe, 1970s These maple chairs from the 1970s have an unmistakably raw and whimsical feel, as if they have wandered straight from the pages of a...
Maple
Naturalistic Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Solid Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, maple, Europe, 1970s These maple chairs from the 1970s have an unmistakably raw and whimsical feel, as if they have wandered straight from the pages of ...
Maple
$2,850 / set
H 43.5 in W 19.25 in D 23 in
J.D.V. High Back Heavy Duty Solid Maple Country Dining Chairs, C 1970s - a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of J.D.V.'s High Back Heavy Duty Solid Maple Country Dining Chairs. Set of with 2 captain chairs and 4 side chairs. Extremely solid heavy duty chairs. High back 43.5...
Maple
$1,411 / item
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Set of Six Foldable chairs in Plywood by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France, 1970s
By Roger Tallon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of six foldable chairs, in plywood, by Roger Tallon for Sentou, France, 1970s.
Maple
$1,529Sale Price|25% Off
H 45.28 in W 22.45 in D 40.56 in
1970s Thonet-Style Rocking Chair, Brass & Wicker, Mid-Century Modern
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Thonet-Style Rocking Chair, Brass & Wicker, Mid-Century Modern Charmy rocking chair from the 1970s inspired by the iconic bentwood designs of the 19th century, this chair ...
Brass
$2,995 / set
H 42 in W 23 in D 22 in
Heavy Duty Solid Pine Country Dining Chairs with Cushions, C 1970s, a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of 6 high back heavy duty solid pine country dining chairs. Extremely solid heavy duty chairs. High back 42" tall. Fairly new cushions are optional. Good vintage ...
Maple
$6,800 / set
H 35 in W 26 in D 33 in
Pair of Mid Century Chrome Chocolate Lacquer Scoop Lounge Chairs France 1970s
Located in Camden, ME
An extraordinary pair of mid century scoop lounge chairs that are handcrafted out of a polished chrome steel with a lacquered maple wood in a chocolate color. The lounge chairs are ...
Steel, Chrome
$15,000 / set
H 35.75 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
1970s Set of 12 Jack Lenor Larsen Furniture Dining Arm Chairs in Maple
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The chairs have solid maple frames, and they feature upholstered seats and backs.
Maple, Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Thonet Bentwood Arm Chair, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Thonet bentwood maplewood arm chair circa 1970s. Labeled.
Maple
Sold
H 42 in W 26 in D 24.25 in
Queen Anne Carved Solid Maple Armchair or Dining Captain Chair, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style armchair or dining captain chair USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved maple frame, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Maple
Sold
H 30.25 in W 17.75 in D 17.25 in
Italian 1970's Dining Chairs with Leather, Wood, Cane Seats, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970's set of six side chairs or dining chairs with molded caramel leather back rests, caned seats and molded maple wood frames with rounded legs.
Leather, Cane, Maple
Sold
H 33.5 in W 30 in D 32.5 in
1970s Tufted Leather and Shearling Club Chair Attributed to Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
A modern take on the classic chesterfield club chair. Designed by Ward Bennett and manufactured in the 1970s. The leather is a rich graphite gray. It is button-tufted on the backrest...
Leather, Wool, Maple
Dining Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in bruxelles, BE
Dining table in maple. Wear due to time and age of the table. Stamped Saporiti.
Wood, Maple
Sold
H 28.75 in W 82.68 in D 37.01 in
Retro Italian Maple and Brass Dining Table and Chairs by Zevi Vintage, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
Measures: Depth table: 94 cm chairs: 54 cm, width: Table: 210 cm chairs: 44 cm, Height: Table: 73 chairs: 101 cm.
Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 24.25 in D 24.5 in
Gorgeous Circa 1970s Mid-Century Modern “Safari” Chair in New Leather
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN MAPLE & LEATHER SAFARI CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM KIENZLE Circa 1970 unmarked brand new expertly crafted leather and custom machined hardware a pair to this ...
Brass
Pair of Henredon Hollywood Regency Style chairs ca, 1970's
By Henredon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this pair of Henredon Hollywood Regency style chairs. The chairs boasts beautiful curves along the arms to the gentle curves of t...
Velvet, Maple
Pair of Monumental Wood and White Lounge Chairs, 1970's France
Located in New York, NY
Monumental and huge large scale chair, that perfect vintage flair and quality while retaining incredible craftsmanship. Amazing graining on the wood. And because it is so large comfo...
Maple
Amish Crafted Maple Brace Back Spindle Windsor Armchair, circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
American Amish crafted maple brace back spindle windsor armchair. Blonde fruitwood finish, Circa 1970s. Good vintage condition. Measures 27"W x 21"D x 37"H. Seat height is 17.5". ...
Maple
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H 34 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
1970s Navy Lacquered Faux Bamboo Barrel Chairs with Leopard Cushions, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1970s navy lacquered faux bamboo barrel chairs with leopard fabric cushions. The upholstery is recent, and they are in very good condition.
Cotton, Maple
Sold
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Post-modern 1970s Wood Desk Chair by Chatham County Furniture, High Point
By The Chatham Corporation, Poul Hermann Poulsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid maple rectilinear desk or dining chair made by Chatham County Furniture of High Point, North Carolina. In the manner of Scandinavian postmodern furniture of the era such as by...
Naugahyde, Maple
1970s Vintage Danish Desk and Chair by Klaus Wettergren in Burr Maple
By Klaus Wettergren
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very impressive desk and chair designed by Klaus Wettergren, these were made in Denmark and date from circa 1970s-1980s.
Maple
Sold
H 37.01 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six French Pierre Cardin Pecan and Ebonized Maple Wood Chairs, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of six dining chairs by Pierre Cardin. Chairs are Pecan wood with an ebonized maple frame. Pierre Cardin, (born July 7, 1922, Venice, Italy), French designer of clothes for wome...
Wood, Maple
1970's Rush Chairs by Hank Lowenstein
By Hank Loewenstein
Located in Miami, FL
1970's Rush Chairs by Hank Lowenstein made in Italy. ?
Cord, Rush, Wood, Maple
Stylish Italian veneered chair, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A highback chair designed and produced in the 1970´s in Italy.
Maple, Plywood
Robert Josten Aluminium Dining Chairs California Modern
By Robert Josten
Located in Berkeley, CA
Set of four chairs designed by Robert Josten, circa early 1970s.
Aluminum
$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
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
$8,491 / set
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six 20th Century Italian Chairs by Alessandro Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful set of six 20th Century Italian dining chairs by Alessandro Becchi. Mid-Century in style. Upholstered with rattan. Circa 1970.
Rattan, Wood
$6,800 / set
H 36.62 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Set of 12 Brutalist Chairs in Pine & Shearling Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1970s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 12 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, reupholstered seats in a great quality lambswool. Made by Finsdahl Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1970s. These brutalist chairs have a ...
Wool, Wood, Pine, Lambskin
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$2,093 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$16,703 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$5,395 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
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