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South Asian Bone Chairs

Inlaid Teak Armless Chair from India, with Removable Cushion
Inlaid Teak Armless Chair from India, with Removable Cushion

Inlaid Teak Armless Chair from India, with Removable Cushion

$1,950Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in

Inlaid Teak Armless Chair from India, with Removable Cushion

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful armless chair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone, and complemented by a removable cushion. Inlay is...

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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Teak

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Square Back
Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Square Back

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Square Back

$1,950Sale Price|20% Off

H 38 in W 22 in D 19.5 in

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Square Back

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane. Inlay is ancient decorati...

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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Teak

Inlaid Armchair from India, Curved Back
Inlaid Armchair from India, Curved Back

Inlaid Armchair from India, Curved Back

$1,950Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 38 in W 22 in D 19.5 in

Inlaid Armchair from India, Curved Back

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane. Round top, cane back, uphol...

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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Teak, Muslin, Cane

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and rare to find we also have the armchairs available. Anglo-Indian Mughal black and w...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

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Anglo Indian Black  White Bone Inlay Slipper Chair
Anglo Indian Black  White Bone Inlay Slipper Chair

Anglo Indian Black White Bone Inlay Slipper Chair

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H 31.75 in W 21.875 in D 19 in

Anglo Indian Black White Bone Inlay Slipper Chair

Located in Houston, TX

A 20th Century Anglo Indian ebonized wood chair with beautifully detailed bone inlay.

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20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique Anglo-Indian Side Chairs with Ram's Head Bone Inlay Royal Blue Seat Pair
Antique Anglo-Indian Side Chairs with Ram's Head Bone Inlay Royal Blue Seat Pair

Antique Anglo-Indian Side Chairs with Ram's Head Bone Inlay Royal Blue Seat Pair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Antique Anglo-Indian Side Chairs with Ram's Head Bone Inlay Royal Blue Seat. Anglo-Indian black and white dowry side chair with ram's head. This stunning chair feature a wood...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Bone, Wood

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India
Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

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H 38 in W 22 in D 19.5 in

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with cruelty-free sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane. Inlay is ancient decorat...

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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Teak

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India
Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

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H 41 in W 21 in D 19 in

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free sourced animal bone inlays. Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves embedding delicate...

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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Teak

Set of Four Anglo-Indian Bone and Ebony Inlaid Sidechairs
Set of Four Anglo-Indian Bone and Ebony Inlaid Sidechairs

Set of Four Anglo-Indian Bone and Ebony Inlaid Sidechairs

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An set of four Regency style side chairs extensively inlaid with bone and ebony and carved ram's head accents upholstered in a red and black tiger stripe velvet.

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Vintage 1960s Indian Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Antique Anglo Indian Bone-Inlay Sheesham Wood Chairs
Antique Anglo Indian Bone-Inlay Sheesham Wood Chairs

Antique Anglo Indian Bone-Inlay Sheesham Wood Chairs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo Indian sheesham wood chairs with bone inlay floral pattern throughout. Beautiful sheesham wood side chairs or dining chairs with bone inlays, handmade in India. Bone ...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Wood

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India
Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

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H 38 in W 22 in D 19.5 in

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with cruelty-free sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane. Inlay is ancient decor...

Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Teak

Bone-Inlaid Armless Chair with Cushion
Bone-Inlaid Armless Chair with Cushion

Bone-Inlaid Armless Chair with Cushion

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H 36 in W 21 in D 19.5 in

Bone-Inlaid Armless Chair with Cushion

Located in New York, NY

An armless chair from India, hand-crafted by Jaipur artisans in aged teak wood with traditional bone inlays throughout and a removable seat crafted in basic muslin, that can be uphol...

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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Bone, Teak

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India
Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

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H 41 in W 21 in D 19 in

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free sourced animal bone inlays. Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves embedding delicate...

Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Teak

Antique Indian Export Bone Inlaid Queen Anne Style Side Chair
Antique Indian Export Bone Inlaid Queen Anne Style Side Chair

Antique Indian Export Bone Inlaid Queen Anne Style Side Chair

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Indian export bone inlaid Queen Anne style side chair, 19th century. Seat dimensions, depth 15.5" width 20"-14".

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Wood

Rare Bone and Eboyn Inlaid Plantation Cane Chair, Anglo-Indian
Rare Bone and Eboyn Inlaid Plantation Cane Chair, Anglo-Indian

Rare Bone and Eboyn Inlaid Plantation Cane Chair, Anglo-Indian

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian chair with rare all-over bone and ebony inlay. Two swing out armrests to make it a lounger to raise your legs. Can seating is in fair condition, but see pic...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Rosewood

Bone-Inlaid Teak Chair from India, Late 20th Century
Bone-Inlaid Teak Chair from India, Late 20th Century

Bone-Inlaid Teak Chair from India, Late 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful teak chair with bone inlays, handmade in India. Classic inlay pattern throughout. The seat is detached and covered in neutral muslin, so it can be reupholstered to taste ...

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Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Bone, Teak

Pair of Anglo-Indian Koa Chairs with Bone Inlay
Pair of Anglo-Indian Koa Chairs with Bone Inlay

Pair of Anglo-Indian Koa Chairs with Bone Inlay

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Assembled pair of similar Anglo-Indian side chairs made of koa wood. Featuring a floral motif decorative bone inlay and a caned seat. Beautiful grain patterns on the radiant wood of ...

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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bone, Wood

Pair of Bone Inlaid Chairs
Pair of Bone Inlaid Chairs

Pair of Bone Inlaid Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 24 in D 20 in

Pair of Bone Inlaid Chairs

Located in Summerland, CA

Stylish Klismo style back for comfort, splayed legs and caned seats. Pair of intricately handmade bone inlaid armchairs. Made in India. Beautiful profile, a very comfortable accent c...

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20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Bone, Bamboo

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Mid-20th Century
Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Mid-20th Century

Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Bone-inlaid armchair, turned legs and back, from India, circa 1960. Removable cushion in yellow fabric that can be reupholstered. Each chair includes an extra removable cushion, wh...

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Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Bone, Teak

Anglo-Indian Mughal Bone Inlay Side Chairs with Ram's Head
Anglo-Indian Mughal Bone Inlay Side Chairs with Ram's Head

Anglo-Indian Mughal Bone Inlay Side Chairs with Ram's Head

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Anglo-Indian Mughal black and white dowry side chairs with ram's head accents. These stunning chairs feature a wooden frame inlaid with intricate and detailed floral bone inl...

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20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bone

19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone Inlay Side Chair
19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone Inlay Side Chair

19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone Inlay Side Chair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th century Anglo-Indian ebony and bone inlaid side chair. Heavily inlaid with scrolling vine-work and flower heads. Open back and upholstered seat. Nice elegant accent side chai...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Hardwood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone-Inlaid Side Chair
19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone-Inlaid Side Chair

19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone-Inlaid Side Chair

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H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone-Inlaid Side Chair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th Century Anglo-Indian ebony and bone inlay side chair. Inlaid throughout with scrolling vine-work and flower-heads, open interlaced back and upholstered seat raised on front cab...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Bone, Wood

Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs
Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs

Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An Unusually Anglo Syrian. Moorish designs folding chairs finely and intricately inlaid with brass, mother of pearl and bone, the surface is very heavily decorated with Damascene fo...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Inlaid Klismos Chairs
Pair of Inlaid Klismos Chairs

Pair of Inlaid Klismos Chairs

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H 37 in W 21 in D 20 in

Pair of Inlaid Klismos Chairs

Located in Montecito, CA

Lovely Pair of Klismos Chair with inlaid decorative designs throughout.

Category

20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Teak, Bone

Klismos Inlay Chair
Klismos Inlay Chair

Klismos Inlay Chair

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H 35 in W 20 in D 19 in

Klismos Inlay Chair

Located in Montecito, CA

Indian Klismos Teak Bone Inlay Chair with woven cane seat. Intricate inlay work. A pair available.

Category

20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bone, Cane

BONE AND EBONIZED WOOD SINGLE  RAM CHAIR
BONE AND EBONIZED WOOD SINGLE  RAM CHAIR

BONE AND EBONIZED WOOD SINGLE RAM CHAIR

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H 43 in W 26 in D 17 in

BONE AND EBONIZED WOOD SINGLE RAM CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

SINGLE BONE AND EBONIZED WOOD CHAIR FROM INDIA. BEAUTIFUL FLOWER AND FOLIATE MOTIV. WITH TWO RAM HEADS ON TOP.

Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bone

A pair of Anglo-Indian ivory-veneered side chairs.
A pair of Anglo-Indian ivory-veneered side chairs.

A pair of Anglo-Indian ivory-veneered side chairs.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Anglo-Indian ivory-veneered side chairs, Vizagapatam, based on patterns from Thomas Chippendale's 1762 Gentleman and
Cabinet-Maker's Director (plate 16);engraved on ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ivory

Indian Inlaid Chairs with Round Tops and Cane Seats
Indian Inlaid Chairs with Round Tops and Cane Seats

Indian Inlaid Chairs with Round Tops and Cane Seats

Located in New York, NY

Indian Inlaid Wood Chair, with bone and ebony inlays, round top, cane seat and back, 21" Wide, 21" Deep, 35 1/2" Tall, 18" Seat

Category

20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bone, Ebony, Cane

Wood Inlaid Lounge Chair
Wood Inlaid Lounge Chair

Wood Inlaid Lounge Chair

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H 39 in W 25 in D 46 in

Wood Inlaid Lounge Chair

Located in New York, NY

An Indian Inlaid wood lounge chair.

Category

20th Century Indian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bone

Indian Plantation chairs.
Indian Plantation chairs.

Indian Plantation chairs.

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H 36 in W 25 in D 41.5 in

Indian Plantation chairs.

Located in New York, NY

An Indian plantation chair with a wood frame, bone inlay and cane seat and back. (Chairs can be sold individually)

Category

20th Century Indian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bone

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Materials

Oak

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Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

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$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables

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Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
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$6,988 / set

H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in

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By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Poplar, Burl

Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue
Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue

Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning large Italian bronze water fountain Classical look complemented by the gorgeous verdis gris patina Love the birds depicted drinking from the rim of the main bowl Classica...

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Vintage 1980s Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
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Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern

$593 / item

H 25.6 in W 18.9 in D 9.65 in

Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern

Located in Oxford, GB

Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...

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Rattan

"Madeleine"  Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux
"Madeleine"  Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux

"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...

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2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

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By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.  

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19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl
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19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl

$502Sale Price|29% Off

H 1.78 in W 6.11 in D 3.08 in

19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl

Located in Opole, PL

We present you a low wooden coffret, whose surface is covered with diamond-shaped mother of pearl tiles. This item is from Q3 of the 19th century. The mother of pearl is made of tw...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Plastic

Inlaid Teak Octagonal Side Table, India
Inlaid Teak Octagonal Side Table, India

Inlaid Teak Octagonal Side Table, India

Sold|$1,452

H 18 in Dm 18 in

Inlaid Teak Octagonal Side Table, India

Located in New York, NY

A small inlaid side table in octagonal shape, handcrafted in India out of seasoned teak wood and responsibly sourced animal bone inlay. Inlay is an ancient decorative technique th...

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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian End Tables

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$1,885

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Located in Bradenton, FL

Inlaid table cabinet with six compartments and two handles. This is a beautifully decorated crafted box reflecting the craftsmanship and cultural influences of Goa during the colonia...

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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$4,004 / item

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

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Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT

The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...

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Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

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Pair 20th Century Shell Inlay Slipper Chairs
Pair 20th Century Shell Inlay Slipper Chairs

Pair 20th Century Shell Inlay Slipper Chairs

$16,500 / set

H 33.125 in W 27.75 in D 39 in

Pair 20th Century Shell Inlay Slipper Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of stylized satin lacquered and shell inlay slipper chairs newly upholstered in a white luxe faux fur fabric with bolster pillow.

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Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)

$2,900 / item

H 18 in Dm 12 in

Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)

Located in Dallas, TX

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South Asian Bone Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of south asian bone chairs available for sale. There are all kinds of south asian bone chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Not every interior allows for large south asian bone chairs, so small south asian bone chairs measuring 7.28 inches across are available at 1stDibs.

How Much are South Asian Bone Chairs?

South asian bone chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $900 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.