19th Century Biedermeier Shovel Dining Chairs, Nutwood - Set Of 6, AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic set of six 19th century so-called "shovel" dining chairs from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria. These high-quality chairs were handcrafted out of fine nutwood aroun...
Fabric, Nutwood
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. Although not mid century period, the lines of these art deco era chairs work in mi...
Wood
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 Schuster and executed by Wiesner-Hager (labelled). These dining room chairs show a ...
Beech, Plywood
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thonet Industries, Inc., American, circa 1970
By Thonet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking set of six armchairs by Thonet Industries, the American arm of the legendary Thonet firm, executed in polished tubular chrome steel with newly upholstered seats and curved...
Chrome
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 photos. A beautiful and varied set for those who enjoy a touch of character and ind...
Beech
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 Czechoslovakia by Ligna circa 1960 and based on the original design by Austrian archite...
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
19th Century Round Biedermeier Dining Table / Center Table, Nutwood, AT ca 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Striking round early 19th century Biedermeier dining table/ center table coming from the renowed period in Austria around 1835. Elaborately handcrafted in the first third of the 19th...
Nutwood
Art Deco Chandelier in Opaline and Chrome, German Attributed to Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Style: Art Deco. Year: 1920. Material: opaline and chrome For your safety and that of your property, all our lighting have new electric cables. We always think of our customers. We h...
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 seat flat steel and steel tubing. A very nice filigree design. Good to very good rest...
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
Unique large set of 26 Bistro chairs made before 1921 by Thonet in Vienna. Art Noveau chairs, perfect for styling a restaurant, hotel or bistro. Or styling your own dining table. The...
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
Unique large set of 22 Bistro chairs made before 1921 by Thonet in Vienna. Perfect for styling a restaurant, hotel or bistro. Or styling your own dining table. They are marked and s...
Bentwood
Set of 6 J J Kohn Mundus Cafe Dining Chairs
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful set of 6 bentwood cafe chairs made by J J Kohn, design attributed to Josef Hoffmann. Chairs bear shipping label dated 1954. This set is in later paint, four are pale green,...
Wood
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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, this unusual dining chair set consists of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs for the end fa...
Fabric, Palisander
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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 on black stained wood frames. In lightly refinished condition with wear consistent...
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 good condition with normal wear. Priced for the set. 20th Century.
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 Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Culver City, CA
These dining chairs are absolutely stunning! Professionally restored, these chairs were designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, distributed by John Stuart and feature an eboni...
Mahogany
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H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in
Thonet Style Mid-Century Modern Maple Bent Ply Green Wool Tweed Dining Chair Set
By Westnofa Furniture, Alvar Aalto, Thonet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is a set of (6) chairs. Stunning form and brilliant Kiwi green color make these Mid-Century Modern bentwood chairs Stand out from the crowd. Allow your eyes to flow through ...
Maple
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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
Visually alluring and perfectly minimal this ultra rare set of walnut "Prague" Model 811 chairs are a true treasure. Designed by Austrian designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for ...
Walnut
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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 manufacturer, Thonet, sourced directly from Europe. This complete set features four armless s...
Fabric, Bentwood, Velvet
Thonet No. 17 Dining Chairs, Set of Six, 1950s
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 brown Thonet no. 17 high back dining chairs. The cane seats are in good condition. Beautiful bentwood frames. 1950s - Austria Dimensions: Measurements: 111cm/...
Cane, Bentwood
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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 Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This is the rare and extremely sought after dining table with cane top, by Austrian-Brazilian designer Martin Eisler in the early to mid 1950s. Eisler was seduced by the simplicit...
Cane, Glass, Hardwood
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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 cm x 89 cm x 197 cm (+ 101 cm) Description: Turned, downward tapering legs in ...
Cherry
Midcentury Cane Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Distinctive set of six no. 17 bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs designed by Michael Thonet. Originally designed in the 1860s and produced by Thonet in the 20th century by multiple...
Cane, Bentwood
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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 Stam. These chairs were manufactured by Thonet circa 1960s. Two arm chairs and four ...
Chrome
Set of 6 Brutalist "Easel Back" Oak Chairs
By Craft, Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning example of folk furniture most commonly found in Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic (i.e., in the Alps and their surroundings) this set of 6 Brutal...
Oak
Bi-Colored Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Beechwood, beech plywood designed by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet. Perfectly restored bicolored 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, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. The seats and backs are covered with cane ...
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, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. The seats and backs are covered with can...
Wicker, Cane, Wood
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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 Austrian designer - together with Mr. Josef Hoffmann he designed the cafe terrace at the V...
Bentwood
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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 their humble beginnings in the mid-19th century to their iconic status today. The journ...
Wood
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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 their humble beginnings in the mid-19th century to their iconic status today. The journ...
Wood
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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
I'm proposing here the last (in order of posting) Biedermeier set. Made of ten different style of chairs. I have such a mixed emotion on this project. In one way I feel the regret ...
Cherry, Walnut
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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
We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. NOTE: We have 22of these fabulous bentwood chairs by Thonet. 21 have the same fabric and 1 has a different fabric...
Fabric, Faux Leather, Bentwood
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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 Measurement table: 70.86 width, depth 31.50 Width 180cm, depth 80cm.
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 designer, Breuer Marcell /Marcel Breuer. Breuer was an important member of Bauhaus. W...
Fabric, Wood
70s Tubular Steel Model B5 Dining Chair by Marcel Breuer Set/6
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
The 26-year-old Marcel Breuer was one of the first six apprentices in the Bauhaus furniture workshop in 1921, and by 1924 he was its head. Marcel Breuer design a tubular steel chair ...
Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Roland Rainer Spindel Back Dining Chairs Set of 6, Austria, 1960s
By Wiesner-Hager, Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Roland Rainer spindle back dining chairs set of 6, Austria, 1960s. Reupholstered with bouclé fabric. Price is per chair, up to six are available.
Bouclé, Beech
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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
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
$7,465 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$6,625 / 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
$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
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
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
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
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
A large pendant by Harald Notini
By Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamps model “11555” designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Stockholm, 1940s. Shade in ivory glass, braided rattan, brass. Glass shades H 23″, Drop 55″. ...
Blown Glass
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
$6,532Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 57.88 in D 25.6 in
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings, crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition, embodies the essence of 1950s vintage design. This elegant and timeless piece is more than just sea...
Brass
$13,420 / item
H 23.63 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins
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
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Custom commissioned lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Oy. Finland circa 1940th/50th. Polished perforated brass with brass leafs decoration. (2) E 27 sockets. Rewi...
Brass
Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare cabinet designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Brass
Model 1933 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1933 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Textured glass panels meet to form a slim curved rectangle body. The gorgeous aged b...
Brass
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