$9,000 / set
H 36.22 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Set Of 6 Biedermeier Nutwood Shovel Dining Chairs, 19th Century, AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Gorgeous set of 6 Biedermeier so-called "shovel" dining chairs from the period around 1830. These
Fabric, Nutwood
$16,450 / set
H 37 in W 16 in D 18 in
Green Velvet 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs, circa 1920s- sold as a set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Thanksgiving Weekend Sale only. Gorgeous set of six (6) dining chairs, origin is Austrian, 1920s
Wood
$2,407 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 Josef Kohn Bentwood Chairs – Austrian Vintage 1930s–1950s, Beechwood
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Bentwood Chairs by Josef Kohn (former competitor of Thonet), Austria Production estimated
Beech
$6,725 / set
H 32.49 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Beechwood Dining Room Chairs Austro by Franz Schuster Vienna 1959 Set of Six
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern six ( 6 ) dining room chairs model Austro chair with armrests designed by Franz
Beech, Plywood
$2,973
H 80 in W 40 in D 45 in
Set of 4 Restored Viennese Café Chairs – Early 20th Century, Hand-Caned Seats
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of Viennese Café Chairs from the Early 20th Century Price refers to the 4 chairs shown in the
Beech
$2,640 / set
H 31.38 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Bent Wood & Wicker Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century Bentwood Prague Model 811 cafe dining chairs were made in
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
$7,900
H 31.5 in Dm 46.9 in
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Dining Table / Center Table, Austria, ca 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Striking round early 19th century Biedermeier dining- or center table coming from the famous period
Nutwood
$9,600
H 43.31 in Dm 11.82 in
Art Deco Chandelier in Opaline and Chrome, German Attributed to Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the Mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Chrome
1950s Stadhalle Chairs by Rainer, Set of 6
By Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack
Located in Sausalito, CA
Fantastic set of six stackable armchairs designed by Roland Rainer. Originally designed for the Viennese Town Hall by A & E Pollak. Newly refinished beechwood angled arms and legs in...
Beech, Plywood
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Stackable Green Dining Chairs by Carl Auböck for E. & A. Pollak, Set of 6
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Stackable green dining chairs by Carl Auböck for E. & A. Pollak, 1956, set of 6.
Beech, Plywood
Rare Set of Six Armchairs by Roland Rainer, 1965
By Roland Rainer, Wilkhahn
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare set of 6 armchairs by Roland Rainer, Austria, 1965, model 702. Wood armrests, brown leather
Steel
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Large Set of 26 Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet Vienna, Art Noveau
By Thonet
Located in The Hague, NL
stamped. We sell the 26 in one package or in sets 6 or 8. Pricing is per chair. The timeless chairs are
Bentwood
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in
Large Set of 22 Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet Vienna, before 1921
By Thonet
Located in The Hague, NL
in one package or in sets 6 or 8. Pricing is per chair. The timeless chairs are made from Bentwood
Bentwood
Set of 6 J J Kohn Mundus Cafe Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful set of 6 bentwood cafe chairs made by J J Kohn, design attributed to Josef Hoffmann
Wood
Sold
H 39.37 in W 18.11 in D 18.5 in
Set Of 8 Art Deco Dining Chairs, New Upholstery by Request , Austria ca. 1930
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic set of 8 Art Deco palisander dining chairs out of Austria. Made in the period around 1930
Fabric, Palisander
Sold
H 33 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Set of 6 Roland Rainer Bent Beechwood Dining Chairs from a Dutch Church
By Roland Rainer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Roland Rainer dining chairs were once used in a Dutch church and feature bent beechwood seats
Wood, Beech
Set of 6 Thonet Style Bistro Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Charming set of 6 Thonet style bistro chairs with bentwood frames. Slatted wood seat. In overall
Wood
Set of 6 Thonet Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 6 Thonet chairs from the 50s in original condition.
Faux Leather, Wood
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Zig Zag Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Culver City, CA
These dining chairs are absolutely stunning! Professionally restored, these chairs were designed by
Mahogany
Sold
H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in
Thonet Style Mid-Century Modern Maple Bent Ply Green Wool Tweed Dining Chair Set
By Thonet, Westnofa Furniture, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is a set of (6) chairs. Stunning form and brilliant Kiwi green color make these Mid
Maple
Sold
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of (6) Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Deland, FL
in a complete dining set of six chairs these exceptional "Prague" chairs won't last long. Make them
Walnut
Sold
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 24.25 in
Set of 6 Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs with Fall Velvet Fabric Seats and Back
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly desirable and stylish Set of Six vintage dining chairs from the iconic Austrian
Fabric, Bentwood, Velvet
Thonet No. 17 Dining Chairs, Set of Six, 1950s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 brown Thonet no. 17 high back dining chairs. The cane seats are in good condition
Cane, Bentwood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 35.04 in
Dining Table in Caviuna and Cane Weaving by Martin Eisler, Brazil Modern, 1950s
By Forma, Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This is the rare and extremely sought after dining table with cane top, by Austrian-Brazilian
Cane, Glass, Hardwood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 77.56 in D 35.04 in
19th Century French Farmhouse Table, Solid Cherry, Extendable for 10 People
Located in Greven, DE
Extendable farmhouse table France solid cherry tree 19th century Dimensions: H x W x L: 77
Cherry
Midcentury Cane Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Originally designed in the 1860s and produced by Thonet in the 20th century by multiple factories. Each chair
Cane, Bentwood
Sold
H 33.75 in W 22.25 in D 25 in
Mart Stam Bauhaus S33 and S34 Leather Dining Chairs for Thonet, 1960s - Set of 6
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six distressed Cognac leather dining chairs with a tubular chrome frame designed by Mart
Chrome
Set of 6 Brutalist "Easel Back" Oak Chairs
By Pierre Chapo, Craft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the Czech Republic (i.e., in the Alps and their surroundings) this set of 6 Brutalist heavy dining
Oak
Bi-Colored Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
condition. Up to 12 pieces available but delivery time is 5-6 weeks, price per chair
Beech
Six Anna-Lülja Praun Chairs, Wood Cane Wicker, 1950s
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of six dining room or side chairs designed by Anna-Luelja Praun (1906-2004), Vienna, Austria
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Four Anna-Lülja Praun Chairs, Wood Wicker Cane, 1950s
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four dining room or side chairs designed by Anna-Luelja Praun (1906-2004), Vienna, Austria
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Reupholstered, Mid Century Modern
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of eight vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous
Bentwood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Set of 6 Original Vintage Thonet 214 Cane Wave Seat Natural Oak Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Rümmingen, BW
These six original 214 Tonet chairs encapsulate a rich history that spans over a century. From
Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Set of 6 Original Vintage Thonet 214 Cane Wave Seat Natural Oak Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Rümmingen, BW
These six original 214 Tonet chairs encapsulate a rich history that spans over a century. From
Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Biedermeier Eclectic Set Unique Set of 10 Dining Chairs Each in Different Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
-European) XIX century cultural area. So that is what is today Germany, Czech, Slovachia, Austria, Slovenia
Cherry, Walnut
Sold
H 32.25 in W 20.25 in D 22 in
Vint Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchair by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. NOTE: We have 22of these fabulous bentwood chairs
Fabric, Faux Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in
6 Franz Schuster Stacking Chairs Model 'Maestro' Austria 1950s with Dining Table
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, Vienna
4 dinning stacking chairs and 2 armchairs Model Maestro beechwood Franz Schuster, Vienna, 1950
Beech
Set of 6 Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs by Bene, Austria, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
This Cesca chairs was manufactured in Austria in 1980s based on the 1928 design of the Hungarian
Fabric, Wood
70s Tubular Steel Model B5 Dining Chair by Marcel Breuer Set/6
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
financial reasons the company was sold to Austrian furniture company Thonet in 1928. This set of 6 B5 chairs
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Roland Rainer Spindel Back Dining Chairs Set of 6, Austria, 1960s
By Roland Rainer, Wiesner-Hager
Located in Vienna, AT
Roland Rainer spindle back dining chairs set of 6, Austria, 1960s. Reupholstered with bouclé fabric
Bouclé, Beech
Sold
H 83 in W 42 in D 47 in
Six Stacking Dining Chairs , Franz Schuster, Forum Stadtpark, Vienna 1959
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, Vienna
6 stacking chairs, Design Franz Schuster, Vienna 1959 Beech bentwood Forum Stadtpark.
Beech, Bentwood
$10,500 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Leather
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$6,036 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown 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
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
By Jean-Michel Frank, Ecart International, Adolphe Chanaux & Co.
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
$14,927
H 30.32 in W 110.24 in D 55.91 in
Rare Irish 12/14 Seater Metamorphic Antique Superb Quality Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare Irish 12/14 seater metamorphic antique Victorian superb quality figured mahogany dining table having a superb quality figured mahogany top with a double thumb moulded edge stan...
Other
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Biedermeier Chaise Longue, Vienna, Austria c1830
Located in Norwalk, CT
Biedermeier chaise longue made in the early to mid 19th century in Austria. A fine example of the genre with a sleek form and handsome figured walnut veneer. The wood has been freshl...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of drawer, Germany 1820, of the Biedermeier period Very impressive Biedermeier Chest of drawers, standing on conical feet with beautifully walnut veneer. ...
Walnut
$3,432Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.98 in W 17.01 in D 15.56 in
1930s 40s Modernist Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent set of six Modernist Art Deco dining chairs in style of Charles Dudouyt in original period burgundy Rexine . Carved oak detailing to the back and elegant modernist sabr...
Leather, Walnut
$13,569 / item
H 25.6 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
$3,990 / item
H 8.27 in Dm 22.05 in
Kalmar Chandelier or Flush Mount Light Brass Curved Textured Glass, 1960, 1 of 2
By Barovier, J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Venini, Barovier&Toso
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A brass and glass basket light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). Two fixtures are available. The price is p...
Metal, Brass
$18,403 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 59.06 in
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
Brass
$2,900 / set
H 30.52 in W 15.16 in D 13.47 in
20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with One Drawer & Door
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of antique Biedermeier style bedside cabinets, late 19th-early 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, each in oblong rectangular form, wood top over a conforming case fitted ...
Marble
French Art Deco Writing Table in Burr Yew
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Writing Table A pretty little French Art Deco ladies writing table produced in the 1920’s in burr yew having two drawers and inset leather top and standing on a curved base...
Yew
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