$4,595
H 43 in W 36 in D 32 in
Barclay Butera for Baker Furniture Co. Leather & Suede Wingback Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of leather and suede wingback chairs designed by Barclay Butera for Baker Furniture
Brass
Set of 3 Barclay Butera, Savannah Adjustable Sling Chaises
By Barclay Butera
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spend an afternoon working on your tan with the Barclay Butera Savannah adjustable sling chaise
Aluminum
Pair of William IV Style Leather Mahogany Library Wingback Chairs
By Barclay Butera
Located in Rio Vista, CA
English William IV taste by Barclay Butera Newport Beach, CA. The chairs feature a mahogany frame covered
Brass
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$35,694 / set
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Green Velours Three-Seat Sofa with Two Armchairs "Merkt"
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
One of a kind seating set completely re-upholstered and restored. Cushions filled with goose feather's. 17 meter's of green relief velour was used to cover. The sofa is 195 cm long...
Fabric, Wood
$1,253Sale Price|25% Off
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Arts & Crafts Style Refectory Wooden Rectangular Dining Table
Located in Basildon, London
A beautifully constructed wooden refectory table in the Arts & Crafts style. The table has a traditional aesthetic, with a wonderfully worn down rectangular table top made up of sev...
Wood
$3,995
H 30.25 in W 62 in D 46 in
Thomas Moser Style Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Pedestal Dining Table, Refinished
By Thomas Moser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Shaker style solid cherry wood pedestal extension dining table In the manner of Thomas Moser USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 46"W x 46"D x 30.25"H...
Cherry
$9,040Sale Price|51% Off
H 98 in W 61 in D 22 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Style Provincial - Country French Armoire Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Tall French 18th-19th Century Louis XV Style Provincial - Country French Carved Walnut Armoire - Bibliotheque - Bookcase. The twin-door vitrine or book cabinet with three wooden sh...
Brass, Bronze
Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic industrial double library bookcase or open shelf etagere hand-crafted from thick gauge steel. The case features a painstakingly labor intensive highly polished nickel finis...
Steel
$52,911
H 96.86 in W 161.42 in D 19.69 in
Monumental Scale George III Mahogany & Glazed Breakfront Bookcase, Late 18th Cen
Located in London, GB
The cornice with stepped and moulded form, with dentil moulding and egg and dart carving, over large glazed cabinet doors retaining much of the original lightly undulating late 18th ...
Mahogany
American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut rocking chair with rush seat. 19th Century
Rush, Walnut
$1,575 / set
H 33 in W 23 in D 19 in
Pair Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle Windsor Style Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle back Windsor Style Chairs with saddle back seat and with great finishes . Measures 23" in width, 19" in depth and 33" tall. Seat height is 18"
Cherry
Full Size Walnut Headboard by Edmond J. Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century sculpted walnut headboard by Edmond J. Spence, circa 1960. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Hardwood, Birch
$151 / item
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in
Dining Room Chairs Made In 4 Colours, Danish Design By Farstrup Møbelfabrik
By Farstrup
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining room chairs / Stick chairs in both natural, brown and red colors of Danish design from Farstrup Møbelfabrik from around the 1960s. Measurements in cm: H:81 W:40 D:39
Wood
Oak Barley Twist Occasional Canteen Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Barley Twist Occasional Canteen Table This is a Very Good Quality Solid Oak Table, it was originally designed as a cutlery canteen, the fitted interior is no longer present ben...
Oak
Mid-Century office chair in wood, American Clerk chair 1930s
Located in Argelato, BO
Antique swivel office armchair in solid wood, made in the 1930s and perfectly preserved. The armchair, in excellent state of conservation, will give elegance and character to your ...
Wood
$1,182
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Heals. London. An Arts and Crafts ladderback with original rush seat
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals. London. An Arts and Crafts ladderback with original rush seat and plank stretchers to the front and back legs.
Oak
$72,800 / set
H 33.86 in W 47.25 in D 31.11 in
Presidential Armchairs, Brazilian Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood, c.1959
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic pair was designed in 1959 and is part of a series consisting of armchairs and a sofa. Made from molded Rosewood laminated wood, the wide armchairs offer a throne-like comf...
Metal
$6,800 / set
H 32 in W 63 in D 33 in
De Sede DS 66 Chocolate Leather Loveseat and Lounge Chairs Set of 3
By De Sede
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a handsome De Sede DS 66 natural leather loveseat with two matching DS 66 single lounge chairs. This set showcases a thick dark brown leather with nice patina that is extreme...
Leather
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