Shagreen Vanity Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This piece comes with a matching cream velvet / bronze-patina brass stool that tucks inside the cabinet when closed.
Brass
Shagreen Vanity Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This piece comes with a matching cream velvet / bronze-patina brass stool that tucks inside the cabinet when closed.
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Stool / Upholstery Seat
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant 19th-century French Louis XVI stool, beautifully crafted with a carved and giltwood frame featuring classic fluted legs, floral rosettes, and a decorative cross stretcher. Th...
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Parsons Stools in Palm Beach Regency Fabric
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A stylish pair of Mid-Century Parsons stools expertly upholstered in a vibrant Palm Beach Regency style fabric featuring pink florals against an ocean green ground. The tailored upho...
Brass
Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric, 1970s Italian Stool
Located in Madrid, ES
This footstool features a design inspired by Ico Parisi, crafted with a lacquered iron structure in black and brass-sleeved legs. It has been reupholstered in linen fabric with a sty...
Metal, Brass
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Regency Style Ebonized Gold Painted Upholstered Stool Pouf Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
This beautiful vanity stool showcases a sophisticated blend of French Empire and Regency styling, featuring an expertly ebonized black wood frame accented with gold detailing. The ro...
Fabric, Hardwood
1950s Italian Ottoman in Brass and Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool or ottoman, lacquered brass, brass, fabric, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian ottoman from the 1950s beautifully reflects the refined spirit of mid-century design. Its clean, ...
Brass
$6,800 / item
Bronze Legged ottoman with shearling Cushion
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The St Paul Ottoman by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier is a large round ottoman make a dramatic statement in your interior. It has five powerful cast silicon bronze legs, shearling hide wit...
Brass
Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955
By Dorothy Draper, Heritage Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy and upper crust pair of Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency benches or ottomans newly professionally upholstered in elegant leopard velvet. Stately X shape and lines. Ne...
Lacquer, Velvet
Antique 1800's Napoleon III gilt bamboo stool from Michael S. Smith installation
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Circa 1800’s Parisian Napoleon III Aesthetic Movement Stool, carved bamboo legs, a centered English turned finial with cross-stretchers in gilt-wood, and soft terracotta sued...
Suede, Wood
George Smith Ottoman with Floral Stripe Upholstery, Fair Condition
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
A classic George Smith ottoman upholstered in a colorful, floral-and-stripe patterned weave. The turned wooden legs culminate with brass castors for easy mobility. The ottoman's ampl...
Brass
Galaxy Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Galaxy writing desk in cream shagreen, is a classic and sculptural piece with its beautifully shaped bronze-patina brass legs. This piece has three wood-veneer drawers, add a mir...
Brass
Harvey Probber Knights Bench Model 1173 c. 1950 mid century modern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Vintage 1950’s Harvey Probber Mahogany and Brass Knights bench, model 1173. An uncommon design featuring curved slats sitting over curved legs all held together with brass bars.
Brass
English Gothic Style Ibach Upright Piano Carved Oak Traditional Folk Art Motifs
Located in Leeds, GB
English Gothic style, 1895, Ibach upright piano with a carved, oak case and ornate brass candlesticks and handles. Cabinet features traditional folk art motifs and carvings. Pilast...
Brass
Large Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Serving Table, Workstation Desk Countertop
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
The design includes inset trefoil arched panels and heavy square leg posts with stop chamfers, culminating in elegant brass roller ball feet.
Oak, Pine
Set of 4 Restored Wrought Iron & Birch Chairs by Arthur Umanoff, USA, c. 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
His designs, characterized by their playful yet practical forms, became iconic in mid-century interiors, with wrought iron chairs and bar stools remaining highly sought after by coll...
Iron
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