French Carved Walnut Curule Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
French carved walnut curule chair, late 19th c., carved frame with running ornamentation, sloping
19th Century Antique Curule Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
French Carved Walnut Curule Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
French carved walnut curule chair, late 19th c., carved frame with running ornamentation, sloping
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 35 in D 22 in
Antique Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Savonarola Curule Chair. Features a wrought iron X folding frame
Iron
Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
With a curule, throne like design and intricate Dutch carvings, this exquisite Dagobert style chair
Oak
$13,500 / set
H 24.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of English Regency Curule Chairs with Swan Motifs and Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century. This pair of curule Regency chairs circa 1820 features an X-shape steel frame with four
Brass, Steel
19th Century, Four Tuscany Curule Wood Stools
Located in IT
, known as the curule seat, originates from a folding chair used in ancient Rome. The curved seat
Wood
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as x chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring an
Iron
$1,600
H 40.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
19th C. French Carved Walnut Dagobert Curule Armchair with Tooled Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
armrests for added refinement. Sturdy, elegant, and full of historic character, this antique curule chair
Leather, Walnut
$18,000
H 12.75 in Dm 7.25 in
Porcelain Plaque of Bejeweled Beauty by K.P.M. Berlin
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite K.P.M. finely painted plaque, depicting a bejeweled beauty, seated on a curule chair
Porcelain
A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated Classical Scholar Signed Doriot
By Theodore Doriot
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
curule chair holding a lyre in one hand and an an open scroll in the other, both symbols of Apollo the
Bronze
Antique French Curule Throne Chair in Mohair
Located in Southampton, NJ
An extraordinarily comfortable & solid French Curule Throne chair fully restored sparing the
Brass
Italian Curule Armchair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Iron, brass and leather curule armchair. Originally meant for Roman magistrates, this version
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,640 / set
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Antique Renaissance Carved Lion Heads Curule Savonarola Style Chairs - a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful pair of antique Renaissance Curule or Savonarola Style Chairs with carved loins
Wood
$595
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Northwind Face Curule Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Northwind Face Curule Side Chair. Item features a
Walnut
$2,950
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Curule Throne Arm Chair with Lions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Curule Throne Arm Chair with Lions. Item features lion
Wood, Lacquer
$3,405 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
curule chairs, gives the pair a sculptural presence and a strong architectural character. Both the
Hardwood, Oak
$1,800
H 40.5 in W 21 in D 33 in
19th C. Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Carpet Sling Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Hand Wrought Iron Renaissance Savonarola Carpet Sling Curule Side Chair. Item features
Wrought Iron
$3,800 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 22.5 in
19th C Biedermeier Italian Burl Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of 19th C Biedermeier Ebonized & Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs. Item features shapely
Fruitwood
Italian Gilt X Frame Curule Stool Circa 1800
Located in Sherborne, GB
This is a stunning Italian gilt X frame curule stool circa 1800. It features deep bold crisply
Beech, Giltwood
$730Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.97 in W 26.38 in D 17.13 in
French Pine Curule or Dagobert Foldable Armchair, circa 1910
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pine foldable armchair. This type of armchair is called a curule armchair, in reference to
Pine
$877
H 26.97 in W 26.38 in D 17.13 in
French Carved Beech & Upholstery Curule or Dagobert Armchair, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French beech armchair. This type of armchair is called a curule armchair, in reference to the
Pine
$822Sale Price|30% Off
H 34 in W 21 in D 25 in
Antique Mahogany Pierced Slatted Acanthus Curule Saddle Seat Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Spanish Revival mahogany curule / Savonarola style / throne / saddle seat arm chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,280
H 25.99 in W 25.2 in D 17.13 in
Danish Empire Style Piano Chair / Stool with Velvet Seat, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
functional seating option. Perfect for use in an entryway, living room, bedroom, or study, this curule chair
Textile, Velvet, Mahogany
$3,500
H 41 in W 32.5 in D 27 in
Antique Italian Hand Carved Walnut Renaissance Dragon & Knight Throne Chair 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & remarkable carved walnut Renaissance Revival Italian Curule chair, carved with Dragons
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 53.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Curule Savonarola Lion Throne Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional mid 19th century Italian Renaissance Revival Savonarola Curule Arm Chair. Features a
Leather, Walnut
$650
H 37 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Antique Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Paw Foot Curule Throne Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Paw Foot Curule Throne Arm Chair. Circa 19th Century
Oak
$840Sale Price|30% Off
H 35 in W 23 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian Revival Stomps Burkhardt Mahogany Curule Saddle Seat Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century curule saddle seat hall chair featuring an acanthus design with turned
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Walnut Curule Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Antique walnut curule chairs, circa 1880 A Matched pair of Italian hall chairs in solid walnut
Walnut
Set of Six Curule Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of six walnut and studded leather dining room chairs, late 19th century.
Brass
Unavailable
H 38 in W 26 in D 19 in
Oak Grecian Curule Chair, Probably Stickley-Brandt Chair Co, NY, circa 1890-1918
Located in Providence, RI
This chair is clearly a tour de force and an eye stopper in any room. Not only is the north wind
Oak
Unavailable
H 40 in W 28 in D 17 in
19th Century Renaissance Style Bronze Wrought Iron Curule-Form Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
19th Century bronze and wrought iron curule form chair. The curule chair is defined by the
Wrought Iron
European Curule Chair W/ Carved Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. late 18th century - early 19th century. European curule chair w/ carved figures including
Wood
Sold
H 35.75 in W 27.25 in D 23.5 in
Antique 19th Century Carved Mahogany Curule Chair with Leather Slings
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 19th century carved mahogany curule chair with sling seat and back in cordovan leather
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Wrought Iron Curule Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. This type of stool draws inspiration from the curule chair in use during antiquity.
Wrought Iron
Italian Baroque Style Iron And Bronze Curule Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Baroque style wrought iron 'curule' chair with bronze turnings and leather seat.
19th Century Italian Iron and Leather Savonarola Or Curule Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as Curule chairs. Featuring a scissor form
Iron
Sold
H 41 in W 24.25 in D 23 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Curule Chair Arm Throne Renaissance Dagobert
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak curule chair arm throne Renaissance Dagobert ~Direct from France
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Curule Chair
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic late 19th century hand forged iron curule form chair with solid bronze finial details on
Iron, Bronze
Sold
H 41.5 in W 31 in D 24 in
19th century French Carved Walnut Dagobert Curule Chair Arm Throne Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved walnut Dagobert curule chair arm throne renaissance ~Direct from
Walnut
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron and Bronze Curule Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with bronze ball finials and cast armrest with a cushion seat.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Curule Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine pair of wrought iron Curule slipper chairs, also called Savonarola chairs with original
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 39.5 in W 24.25 in D 27 in
Antique RJ Horner Figural Oak Directors Curule Chair with Lions & Wind God, 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural director's chair by RJ Horner offers oak construction in curule form with
Oak
Pair of French Renaissance Style Dagobert or Curule Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
period. Each chair having a curule form seat surmounted with a horizontal back splat with carved acanthus
Walnut
English 19th Century Regency Style Mahogany Curule Armchair
Located in London, GB
Stylish English 19th Century mahogany Curule chair sitting on fluted x-frame legs centred with a
Rattan, Mahogany
Set of Eight Early 20th Century English Metal Curule Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic set of eight Curule style garden or dining chairs made around the turn of the century
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 43 in W 30 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Antique French Carved Wood Dagobert Chair Curule Renaissance Throne
Located in Shreveport, LA
hand carvings from top to bottom.~ ~The dagobert throne chair or Curule chair has an amazing history
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 19 in
Italian Curule Savonarola Iron & Embossed Leather Chair, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian curule Savonarola iron and embossed leather chair from the early 20th century. This
Iron
Pair of walnut curule stools, XIXth.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of neoclassical walnut and walnut root veneer curule chairs stools, with curved lines. Central
Walnut
Set Of Four Curule-Form Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 4 Renaissance-Revival curule-form side chairs in ebonized wood with gilded incized
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 40 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Dagobert Arm Chair Carved Oak Curule Throne Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th Century French Dagobert arm chair carved oak curule throne renaissance. Direct from France
Oak
Pair of Regency Curule Side Chairs, After Gillows
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Regency Curule Side Chairs, After Gillows. Of finely carved mahogany, with lotus-and
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.5 in W 25.75 in D 20.25 in
Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron, Bronze, and Leather Curule Form Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Produced during the second half of the 19th century in the Renaissance Revival period this chair is
Iron
A 19th Century Curule Armchair
Located in Tetbury, England
The diminutive ebonised frame in the manner of Thomas Hope. Untouched, unrestored, found condition.
Mahogany
Sold
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in L 18.12 in
Good Quality French Late 19th Century Walnut X Frame Curule Stool
Located in Benington, Herts
rooms of the home and settings. A curule seat is a design of chair noted for its uses in Ancient Rome
Linen, Walnut
Pair of Directoire Curule or X Frame Stools, c.1800.
Located in Stockholm, SE
style. A curule seat is a design of a (usually) foldable and transportable chair noted for its uses in
Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 25 in D 34 in
Antique Quartersawn Oak Tufted Leather Curule Saddle Seat Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Victorian era quartersawn oak barrel or saddle seat rocker featuring serpentine form for slatted accents, tufted black leather with nailhead trim. Measures:36".
Leather, Oak
Curule Iron Chair
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt metal and leather curule iron chair.
Pair of Italian Steel and Bronze Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Savonarola style folding chairs with Curule form bases. Backs and seats are gilt embossed taupe
Bronze, Steel
Rare Set of 4 Viennese Inlaid and Gilded Side Chairs, ca 1815
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rare set of 4 Viennese inliad and gilded curule form side chairs.
Antique Spanish Renaissance Curule Savonarola Throne Chair Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Spanish Renaissance curule Savonarola throne chair. Item features lift out back, solid wood
Wood
Garden Set Of Curule Form Garden Chairs And Stools
Located in Round Top, TX
A very lovely late 19th century set of Empire Curule form Garden Chairs and Stools. The set
Iron
Sold
H 37 in W 23 in D 18 in
Antique Spanish Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Throne Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Spanish Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Rusty Metal Throne Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 37.75 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Carved Mahogany & Velvet Curule Throne Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance figural carved mahogany & velvet curule throne armchair. Item features
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 43 in W 28 in D 23.5 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Mahogany Curule Savonarola Lion Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Renaissance Revival throne armchair. Made of mahogany featuring curule / savonarola
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 24.5 in W 23.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique Pair Italian Curule Carved Walnut Folding Arm Chairs, 1820’s
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Italian curule folding arm chairs offer walnut construction with carved acanthus
Walnut
Sold
H 18.13 in W 21 in D 15.25 in
Fine English Regency Antique Mahogany Curule Curved Chair Bench c. 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE REGENCY CARVED MAHOGANY CURULE BENCH England, circa 1815 Item # 403PHK02S Inspired by Greek
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 42 in W 25.5 in D 24.25 in
Antique Hardwood with Mother of Pearl Inlay Curule Arm Chair, India, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Indian curule throne chair offers hardwood construction with carved decoration and
Hardwood
Sold
H 36 in W 24 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Louis XIV Style Figural Queen Giltwood Curule Throne Chair 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV style figural curule throne chair offers giltwood construction with
Upholstery, Giltwood
Midcentury Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Painted Metal Curule Form Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1950 and made of hollowed iron, this antique "Curule" form chair stands on
Iron, Metal
Sold
H 24 in W 31.75 in D 19.5 in
Bleached French Oak Curule Bench with Lion Heads and Iron Rings, Circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
chair designed to be easily transported by folding the legs. Although our bleached curule bench is not
Metal, Iron
Regency Mahogany Armchair in the Manner of Gillows
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency caned and mahogany Curule form library chair in the manner of Gillows, with front reeded
Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 45.5 in W 28.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Curule Chair Renaissance Arm Throne
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a gorgeous antique carved French tiger oak Curule chair with beautifully
Oak
Sold
H 38.19 in W 25.6 in D 19.3 in
French Oak Carved Curule Chair Arm Throne Neo Renaissance Dagobert, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Neo Renaissance hand carved curule chair arm throne Dagobert. Striking French design from
Oak
Sold
H 28 in W 26 in D 17 in
19th Century Italian Iron, Bronze and Leather Savonarola Dante Or Curule Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stunning Italian iron and brass Savonarola Dante chair also known as x chairs or Curule chairs
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Bronze Savonarola Curule Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century savonarola style chair or bench, all hand wrought iron with four ornate bronze
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 39.75 in W 23.5 in D 29 in
Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique and ornate Syrian or Turkish throne chair features curule form with inlaid mother-of-pearl
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair of Italian Savonarola Dante Curule Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A rare, classic vintage pair of curule Savonarola chairs, originally meant for Roman magistrates
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Iron, Bronze, and Leather Savonarola Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Italian iron, bronze, and leather Savonarola or Dante chair also known as a Curule
Iron
Sold
H 23.25 in W 16 in D 30 in
Early 20th Century Antique Curule Saddle Seat Bench Stool Chair Regency
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century curule chair. Made from mahogany with saddle shaped seat leading to satted arms
Mahogany
Sold
H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 15.36 in
French Stool Dagobert Curule seat - panther - Renaissance - Empire France 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
was called a curule chair: folding, folding, X-shaped seats were curule chairs. This word was later
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Curule Folding Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Curule chairs like this one are often called Dante or Savonorella chairs because they were often
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Italian Renaissance Walnut Dante Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian Renaissance style walnut curule chairs in the Dantesca style with carved relief
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Italian Iron Savonarola Dante Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of Italian iron and brass Savonarola Dante chairs also known as x chairs or Curule
Brass, Iron
Rare Pair of Consulat Fruitwood Curule Side Chairs
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Pair of Consulat fruitwood side chairs of Curule shape. The design of these chairs after an antique
$197,788
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
$3,500
H 64 in W 25.6 in D 2 in
Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Mirror Swedish Empire Neoclassical signed, 19th century, Sweden. A mirror made during the Empire period, first half of 19th century. Signed with maker's name paper stamp on back, cir...
Wood
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
Jansen Nickel Plated Swan Stool
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A nickel-plated iron and bronze stool with hair-on-hide upholstery, this model is more often seen with a painted frame and bronze accents.
Brass, Steel, Nickel
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
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$3,750
H 26.5 in W 34.75 in D 17 in
Vintage Midcentury Italian Iron Stool with Greek Key Embroidered Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian iron stool from the mid 20th century, with Greek Key embroidered cushion and scrolling accents. Created in Italy during the midcentury period, this iron stool capt...
Iron
$4,500
H 31.25 in W 41.25 in D 20 in
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Black with Brass Hardware and Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Gustavian-style chest of drawers, painted in matte black with a gently worn patina that enhances its architectural details. Crafted from a mix of oak, oak veneer, and pine...
Oak, Pine
$6,750 / set
H 11 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of English Regency 19th Century Footstools with Carved Feet and Gilt Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period footstools from the 19th century with carved feet, gilded accents and custom upholstery. This exquisite pair of English Regency period footstools fro...
Wood
"Bamboo" Style Bench by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Bench in "Bamboo" style gilt metal with seating cushion upholstered with a fabric by Nobilis. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Metal
$6,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29 in W 73 in D 25 in
Custom Made to Order Outdoor or Indoor Iron Sofa with Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made to Order Iron Sofa for Indoor or Outdoor Size: 73”w x 25”d x 29”h SH:16”. SD:24” Can be made to your specifications. This collection also includes chairs, ottomans and ...
Iron
Regency Mahogany Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand carved armchair, the verdigris brass oval inset and caned back above a silk tie on cushion seat, on spiral turned legs. The original Regency. Dimensions: 24" W x 22.75" D x...
Wood
$14,800 / set
H 39.75 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair 19th Century Ebonized Empire Style Black Hair Hide Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century ebonized mahogany Empire style fauteuil with winged caryatids, newly upholstered in a deep espresso hairhide.
Bronze, Ormolu
Wedgwood Green Dip Tricolor Snake Handled Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tricolor jasperware was one of Wedgwood’s most celebrated innovations, and this exquisitely rare vase is an extraordinary example of this wondrous technique. The tall neck of the gra...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$67,000
H 32 in W 21 in D 15 in
Italian Modern Craftsman Gilt Hammered Iron Chair by Giovanni Banci for Hermes
By Giovanni Banci, Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unique Italian MId-Century Modern Craftsman Gilt Hammered Iron Chair by Giovanni Banci for Hermes. An iconic masterpiece, hand hammered and hand forged, by the Italian scu...
Wrought Iron
$19,750 / item
H 52 in W 36.75 in D 2 in
Italian Modern Neoclassical 18 Century Style Venetian /Murano Glass Mirror, Tosi
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in New York, NY
Large, Elegant Italian 18th century style antiqued and etched Venetian / Murano glass mirrors with subtle coloration and dignified form. These exquisite pieces, by Fratelli Tosi, add...
Mirror
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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