$16,953 / set
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 32.68 in
ARNE JACOBSEN FOR ASKO „ROVER“ ARMCHAIRS LEATHER ASH WOOD, FINLAND 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Asko
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Beautiful as rare "Rover" armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Asko, made of lacquered ash wood and the
Leather, Ash
Arne Jacobsen Pair of Rover Chairs, Finland, 1960s
By Asko, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of 'Rover' lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Asko in 1968. These dismountable
Cowhide, Ash
Arne Jacobsen for Asko 'Rover' Coffee Table in Ash Plywood
By Asko, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Asko, coffee table, model 'Rover', ash plywood, Denmark, 1968. Stunning, small
Ash, Plywood
Arne Jacobsen Pair of 'Rover' Lounge Chairs in Wood and Leather
By Asko, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen, pair of lounge chairs model 'Rover', plywood, leather, Denmark, 1960s. This
Leather, Wood
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H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Rover Lounge Chairs and Coffee Table, Rare Complete Suite or Set
By Asko, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Arne Jacobsen rover lounge chairs and coffee table, complete suite. Designer: Arne Jacobsen
Ash, Plywood
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Shell
$1,996 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in
Set of Two Original Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designer: Jules Leleu Source: France Period: 1930-1939 This exceptional pair of Art Deco armchairs dates back to the early 20th century and bears the signature of renowned French de...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
$6,049
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
Round Travertine Coffee Table With Oak Veneer Base, Italy 1970
By Le Lampade, Up & Up, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Round Travertine Coffee Table with Oak Base Italy, 1970 Mid‑Century Modern Bringing together the warm patina of natural stone and the timeless appeal of wood, this 1970s Italian r...
Travertine
Petite Charles Dudouyt Table Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Petite Charles Dudouyt table lamp with signature corkscrew with ball base detail. Wonderful rich patina and great small scale Newly rewired with new Linen Shade. France, 1940's
Brass
$5,251Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Kazuhide Takahama 'Saori' floor lamp for Gavina - Italy 1973
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in London, GB
Kazuhide Takahama spent much of his career designing for notable European furniture manufacturers such as B&B Italia and Gavina, but several of his pieces reflect the refined simplic...
Fabric, Synthetic
Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
By Ettore Zaccari
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Crafted in Ettore Zaccari's own workshop in Italy during the 1930s, this exquisite lounge sofa is a testament to the remarkable skill and artistry of its creator. The sofa is finishe...
Fabric, Ash
18th Century Baroque Oak Library Table Console, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome baroque oak library table with two functioning drawers has heavy turned legs and lower stretcher. Restored, strong, stable and ready for use. All scratches, cracks, din...
Oak
Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
This oak Art Deco desk, designed by French designer Charles Dudouyt, embodies the elegance of the 1940s Art Deco movement. Crafted from solid oak, it features a solid construction an...
Oak
Modular Orbis Armchair by Luigi Colani, for Cor, 1970's
By Luigi Colani
Located in Uccle, BE
Modular Orbis Armchairs or sofa by Luigi Colani, for Cor, 1970's
Fabric, Wood
Ksenia Light Blue Chair by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
Stunning in simplicity, this Kesenia Chair will take center stage in a modern and mid-century dining room or office. The natural finish of the solid beechwood frame keeps is understa...
Textile, Wood
Willy Guhl Table with built in Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique Willy Guhl Table with built in Planters 3x planter with yellow patina Original construction of fiber cement Switzerland, 1960s
Cement
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