Bart Van Bekhoven Cocoon Lounge Chair, Cognac Leather, Mid-Century
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Hudson, NY
An extraordinary 'cocoon' lounge by Dutch designer Bart Van Bekhoven. Wide and extremely comfortable, upholstered in the original cognac leather.
Leather
Art Deco Club Chair by Bart Van Bekhoven, Leather, Dutch Design, 1930
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Hudson, NY
A gorgeous Dutch leather club chair by Bart Van Bekhoven. Legs are wrapped in black leather & in the back leg is a unique wedge shape.
Leather
Leather Club Chair by Bart van Bekhoven
Located in Chicago, IL
The rare ones persuade you to stay. Bart van Bekhoven built his reputation on that distinction.
Leather, Wood
$6,875 / item
Lounge chair Bart Van Bekhoven
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This chair is a visual work of art. It is as comfortable as it it sexy. The lines create visual movement throughout the form. A rare find and coveted by any designer collector. The c...
Leather, Hardwood
$9,500 / set
Pair of Club Chairs by Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Chicago, IL
What they perfected instead was restraint—the difficult art of making something so perfectly proportioned that fashion becomes irrelevant. Bart van Bekhoven built his reputation on ...
Leather
Set of Eight Leather Dining Chairs by Bart van Bekhoven
Located in Chicago, IL
Dutch design has long favored restraint over spectacle, but few contemporary designers understand the power of silhouette quite like Bart van Bekhoven. Working from the Netherlands, ...
Leather
Set of Four Leather Dining Chairs by Bart van Bekhoven
Located in Chicago, IL
What survives is always beautiful. Bart van Bekhoven understood that principle better than most.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Fin Armed Sheepskin Leather Chairs by Bart Van Bekhoven
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Carmel Valley, CA
These fin armed armchairs by Dutch designer Bart Van Bekhoven feature contrast black leather piping further accentuating the angular shape.
Leather, Sheepskin
Bart Van Bekhoven Bergere’s - a Pair
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Hudson, NY
This angular pair of statement bergere armchairs by Bart Van Bekhoven for Artistiek are upholstered in brown sheep’s leather, with black leather covering shapely legs.
Leather
Bart Van Bekhoven Armchairs in Brown Grey Patina Sheep Leather
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true master in patinating the leather, is Bart Van Bekhoven. Unmatched in comfort as well.
Leather, Wood
Sheepskin Leather Bart Van Bekhoven Armchair Model Monet
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a beautiful super quality leather armchair. Design by Bart Van Bekhoven. Made around the 1970s in the Netherlands.
Sheepskin
“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands.
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands. Bart is know for his unique designs.
Leather
Art Deco Leather Sofa by Bart Van Bekhoven, Brown Sheepskin, 1940
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Hudson, NY
A late art deco sofa by Bart Van Bekhoven. Original upholstered with brown sheep’s leather, outlined with black leather piping.
Leather, Sheepskin, Hardwood
Bart Van Bekhoven ‘Monet’ Chairs - a Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of ‘Monet’ Art Deco club chairs by Bart van Bekhoven for Artistiek. Upholstered throughout in brown sheep’s leather, with black leather covered legs.
Leather
Vintage Bart Van Bekhoven Leather Sofa, Holland, 1980s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Bart van Bekhoven leather sofa, Holland, 1980s. Original leather upholstery with great patina and wear.
Leather
Bart van Bekhoven Clubchairs Art Deco style
Located in MILL, NL
Sheepskin leather Bart van Bekhoven club chair. Light brown in colour.
Leather
Pair of 2 Sheepskin Clubchairs by Bart van Bekhoven
Located in MILL, NL
Set of 2 Bart van Bekhoven Clubchairs Pair of very beautiful giant Clubchairs / Armchairs.
Sheepskin
Sold
H 34.65 in W 37.01 in D 25.2 in
Set of Art Deco Style ArmChairs, Hocker by Bart van Bekhoven in Leather, 1970s
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of Two Art Deco style armchairs and hocker by Bart van Bekhoven Model 'Witlam' in Sheep Leather from the Netherlands 1970s.
Leather
Pair of 'Cocoon' Chairs by Bart van Bekhoven
Located in Chicago, IL
Few designers understood the emotional weight of leather quite like Bart van Bekhoven. His furniture resists trend entirely, operating instead in that rare territory between architec...
Leather
Pair of 'Charel' Chairs by Bart van Bekhoven
Located in Chicago, IL
Few designers understood how to make furniture feel simultaneously primitive and refined quite like Bart van Bekhoven. His work strips away ornament entirely, relying instead on silh...
Leather
Sold
H 31 in W 33 in D 38 in
Pair of Bart Van Bekhoven, 'Cocoon' Lounge Chair, Leather, the Netherlands
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Introducing an exquisite pair of 'Cocoon' Lounge Chair, a true masterpiece envisioned by the renowned Dutch designer Bart van Bekhoven in the vibrant era of the 1970s.
Sheepskin
Leather Art Deco Style Armchairs in Brown Grey Patina
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true master in patinating the leather, is Bart Van Bekhoven. Unmatched in comfort as well.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 37.41 in D 38.98 in
2 sculptural Art Deco style Sheepskin Bart Van Bekhoven Club Chairs, 1990s
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Their design is from the early 1990s where bart van Bekhoven created his leather chairs for his interior design studio.
Sheepskin, Hardwood
Pair of Leather Club Chairs
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Dutch club chairs by Bart Van Bekhovan feature high-quality conker-colored sheepskin leather, emphasizing their luxurious feel and sturdy construction. The angular lines and co...
Leather
Leather Armchair by Bart Van Bekhoven, Holland
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in High Point, NC
Leather armchair by Bart Van Bekhoven, Holland.
Leather Club Chair By Dutch Architect Bart Van Bekhoven
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in High Point, NC
Leather Club Chair By Dutch Architect Bart Van Bekhoven
Leather, Wood
Bart Van Bekhoven Sheepskin Leather Chairs
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Carmel Valley, CA
These angular armchairs by Dutch designer Bart Van Bekhoven feature contrast black leather piping, accentuating the angular shape.
Leather
Dutch Leather Sofa by Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in High Point, NC
Dutch leather sofa by Bart Van Bekhoven.
Leather
Dutch Leather Chairs by Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of Dutch leather armchairs by Bart Van Bekhoven.
Leather
Leather Dining Chairs by Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in High Point, NC
Set of six leather dining chairs by Dutch designer Bart Van Bekhoven.
Leather
Dutch Leather Sofa by Bart van Bekhoven
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Limited production leather settee by Dutch architect Bart van Bekhoven. 100% original. Unusual black leather feet/supports.
Pair of 'Cocoon' Sheepskin Leather Armchairs by Bart Van Bekhoven
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Carmel Valley, CA
Truly extraordinary sheepskin leather armchairs that have soft curves and unique concave and convex shapes by Dutch designer Bart van Bekhoven. The back of the chair features a tr...
Leather, Sheepskin
Pair of Leather Armchairs by Bart Van Bekhoven, Holland
Located in High Point, NC
Pair Of Leather Armchairs By Bart Van Bekhoven, Holland
Pair of Bart Van Bekhoven Brown Leather Finback Chairs
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Westport, CT
Fin Kick stand Support Leather front legs Cognac colored sheep leather.
Leather, Wood
Vintage Deco Leather Sofa
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Very limited production leather settee by Dutch architect Bart van Bekhoven. Unusual black leather feet/supports.
Leather Club Chair by Bart Bekhoven
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather club chair by Bart Bekhoven.
$1,856 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$1,351 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$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
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...
Brass
Accademia Tavolo Picoli by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Cini Boeri, Artemide
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a small-scale version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minimalist ...
Iron
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$15,085
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
$5,386 / 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...
Brass, Bronze
Max Ingrand for Fontana Art pendant light. Italy c1950
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte pendant light. Brass and acid etched glass. (A model that hasn't been copied!)
Brass
$2,877
H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
La Gomi Chair by Fiormi Studio: Modern Upholstered Cotton Design
Located in Madrid, ES
"La Gomi" is completely upholstered from toes to head. Soft and lightweight, it reminds of the chair you thought of when you were a kid. The chair is totally handmade and it's compos...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$16,477 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Country English Fruitwood Library Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique 19th century country English library bookcase or cabinet crafted from fruitwood. The tall two-part case has a six shelf bookcase on the top featuring glazed doors. The bookcas...
Brass
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
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