2 African carved thrones, Bamileké
Located in Firenze, IT
2 splendidi troni africani del popolo Bamileké, Camerun, scolpiti a mano e ottenuti da un singolo
Category
Vintage 1980s Cameroonian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bamileke Chair
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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Bamileke Batcham Chair
Located in London, Lambeth
Stunning art piece by the master craftsmen of Cameroon Noblemen’s chair, circa 1930s by Bamileke
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
Carved Bamileke spider armchair from Cameroon, circa 1980s. hand-carved dark wood armchair with
Category
Vintage 1980s Cameroonian Tribal Armchairs
Materials
Wood
ONE Carved Spider Chair from the Bamileke Tribe of Cameroon
Located in Miami, FL
Carved Spider Chair from the Bamileke Tribe of Cameroon Offered for sale is a SINGLE hand-carved
Category
Late 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bamileke Throne Chair (Spider Stool)
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A nineteenth-century Bamileke carved wood throne chair with dozens of figures. Made in Bamileke
Category
Antique 19th Century Cameroonian Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood
Bamileke Hand Carved Wood Tribal Chair - One Left!
Located in North Miami, FL
A rarely seen Bamileke wooden armchair from Cameroon, hand-carved in traditional openwork pattern
Category
Late 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Category
2010s Brazilian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Straw
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
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FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
$18,712
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
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Large Art Deco Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This table features a smooth, off-white wooden tabletop that sits atop a slender black iron frame. The eight iron legs boast subtle ornamental accents that hark back to traditional c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Iron
El Topo • Sculptural Hand-Carved Acacia & Sheepskin Ottoman by Odditi
$1,290 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in
El Topo • Sculptural Hand-Carved Acacia & Sheepskin Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
A tactile piece of domestic fantasy, the El Topo ottoman is a social object, featuring a carved Acacia base, burnt using the traditional method of Shou Sugi Ban and an animalistic, y...
Category
2010s Oceanic Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
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Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
$5,513 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Mohair
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
$750 / item
H 4 in Dm 16 in
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...
Category
2010s European Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Circus Side Table by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Circus Black and White Side Table by Matteo Cibic is a gorgeous versatile small round table, available in a range of patterns. The size and colours can be customised according to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Resin
1970s surrealist bronze daybed by Victor Roman
By Victor Roman
Located in Paris, FR
Burnished bronze structure with a surrealist ornementation Synthetic fur Signed and numbered. Limited edition of 8 + 4 AP of a model created in the 1970's by the sculptor Victor Rom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Curule Savonarola Lion Throne Chair
$3,000
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 meticulously carved walnut frame with leather seat. The back is showcased by a winged...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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$34,653
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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Category
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Materials
Giltwood, Paint
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