Arno Lambrecht für WK Möbel Streben Bank Buche Holz Geflecht, Deutschland 1950s
By WK Möbel
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Wunderschöne und seltene Massivholz Streben-Sitzbank mit Armlehnen von Arno Lambrecht für WK-Möbel aus massivem Buchenholz und Binsengeflecht Sitzauflagen den 1950er Jahren. Design...
Cane, Beech
Arno Lambrecht Dining Set of Table, Three Chairs and a Bench for WK Mobel
By WK Möbel
Located in Berlin, DE
Very good dining set by German Shaker inspired designer Arno Lambrecht made in solid beech and rush seat.
Rush, Beech
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H 32.29 in W 51.19 in D 20.87 in
1950s Beech Bench, Sofa and Chair Set with Rush Seats, Arno Lambrecht for WK
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s beech bench – sofa and chair set with rush seats – Arno Lambrecht for WK Mobel 1950s beech bench – sofa and chair set with rush seats.
Beech
Arno Lambrecht Mid Century Corner Bench
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
This exquisitely crafted corner bench by German architect Arno Lambrecht is a real gem from the mid-century.
Rush, Beech
Shaker-Style Bench Designed by Arno Lambrecht
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Arno Lambrecht. Manufactured in Germany by WK-Sozialwerk.
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H 33.47 in W 68.9 in D 49.22 in
Beech and Cane Corner Bench by German Architect Arno Lambrecht, 1950s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A midcentury corner bench by German architect Arno Lambrecht. The sofa is made of beech with a spindle backrest and a woven cane seating in a perfect condition.
Cane, Beech
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...
Oak
$789Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Late 19th Century Rustic Spanish Pyreneese Mountains Wooden Bench. Made with wood. Very decorative piece. CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. DIMENSIONS: Height: ...
Wood
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Mid-Century Danish Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large blonde oak sideboard attr. to Henning Kjaernulf. Denmark, c1960s. Four doors over four drawers. Good vintage condition, some scuffs and wear commensurate with age. Intern...
Oak
Vintage Oak Windsor Spindle Back Prosper's Bench or Settee 1970s
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage Windsor spindle back bench with full stretcher constructed of solid Oak. Generous proportions, in solid clean condition. Circa 1970. 37.5x52x23” HWD SH 18”
Oak
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Antique Black Painted Deacon's Bench
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique Deacon's bench features hardwood construction, chippy black painted finish, sculpted arms, and stretcher base. Dimensions: 60w 18d 30h 17sh Condition notes: This antiq...
Wood, Paint
Spindle Back Bench in Walnut and Ash
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
Contemporary walnut bench handmade by Brian Holcombe utilizing the techniques of traditional Windsor chair making combined with traditional mortise and tenon joinery similar to that ...
Walnut
1970s Vintage Ercol Love Seat Bench
By Ercol
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The Ercol loveseat is a representative of UK modernity and is still a popular brand founded by designer Lucian R. Ercolani in 1920. The smooth form of the seat, made of hard, bend-re...
Beech, Elm
Handcrafted Sculptural Blackened Oak Spindle Long Bench
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Customized for KYLEE SHINTAFFER 72" W x 18" D x 36"H seat height 19.5" The elegant steam bent back curves into the subtle live edge seat to form the arms at each end of this modern...
Oak, Bentwood
$1,156 / set
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Germany Dining Chairs Wk Möbel Arno Lambrecht Wks Series 1950 Set of 4
By WK Möbel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Dining chairs designed by German architect Arno Lambrecht for WK Möbel. From the WKS Series. Made of beechwood and Papercord. From the Shaker movement inspired design. Set of 4 c...
Beech, Papercord
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