Tribe Beige Bean Bench by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Beige, taupe, cream, and shimmering gold are the tones selected for the triumph of fringes that in this bean-cut beech bench outline seductive tribal-inspired patterns.
Textile
Tribe Green Bean Bench by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Playful in its bean design as it is evocative in its exotic-inspired look, this bench brims with sartorial elegance.
Textile
$9,000 / item
H 22 in W 53 in D 14.5 in
Contemporary "Yi" Bench in Red Bean Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yi Bench Red Bean Lacquer Hand Repoussé Metal Base Contemporary Limited Edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C.
Metal
$7,200 / item
H 17 in W 36 in D 17 in
Contemporary Bean-Shape Bench in Antiqued Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bean Shape Bench Dark Antiqued Copper Hand Repoussé Copper Base Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Copper
$450
H 20 in W 34 in D 15 in
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat. Item features a carved stretcher base, brown painted finish, tapered legs, upholstered seat, very nice vint...
Fabric, Wood
Bean Couture Geometric Bench
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
This thoroughly modern bench has a funky style reminiscent of the 1960s. Made from a beach wood structure, its seat is covered in pure velvet, while a festive, multi-colored, viscose...
Textile
Bench-Ardmore Linen Monkey Bean
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Ardmore and manufactured in Johannesburg, South Africa our made-to-order bench features Ardmore’s Monkey Bean velvet fabric, and may be specified in any of six available ...
Linen
Bench-Ardmore Velvet Monkey Bean
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Ardmore and manufactured in Johannesburg, South Africa our made-to-order bench features Ardmore’s Monkey Bean velvet fabric, and may be specified in any of three availabl...
Velvet
Sold
H 26.5 in W 14 in D 20 in
Mid Century Kidney Bean Walnut Spindle Back Vanity Chair Stool Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful American walnut kidney shaped bench. Features hand turned spindles and legs connected by an H stretcher. The smooth rounded back is perfect for resting your arm on. Dime...
Walnut
Sold
H 16.75 in W 14 in D 22.5 in
Mid Century Kidney Bean Green Floral Embroidered Foot Stool Piano Bench Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Kidney Bean Stool. Made from walnut with needlepoint embroidered seat. Dimensions: 22.5" x 14" x 16 3/4" h
Textile, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 51.19 in
XXL Gio Ponti Style Large Mid Century Modern Italian Crescent Canapé Sofa
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino, Ico Parisi
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
The canapé consists of an uninterrupted kidney bean shaped bench upholstered in taught yellow gold velvet.
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 36 in D 15 in
Antique Cast Iron Kidney Bean French Art Nouveau Victorian Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique cast iron kidney bean seat French Art Nouveau Victorian vanity bench seat.
Iron
Bean Shaped Bench on Brass Legs, Italy 1980s
Located in London, GB
An Italian designed bean shaped bench upholstered in grey velvet and brass legs.
Brass
Italian Designed Bench Bean Shaped on Brass Legs
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
An Italian designed bean shaped bench reupholstered in velvety fabric on brass legs leading to ball feet with a geometric motif midcentury design.
Brass
$5,125
H 59.06 in W 10.44 in D 13.78 in
Sculptural Floor Lamp in Bronze-Patina Brass and Parchment Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
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...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$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...
Straw
$2,524 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$8,578 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$1,762 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass or bronzed pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full e...
Brass
$5,965 / item
H 18.5 in Dm 16.5 in
Konekt Thing 4 Stool with Antique Brass, Horse Hair and Merino Wool Velvet
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
Konekt's signature Thing Stools are available in four different styles. Refined yet wild, the stools are accentuated with a distinctive combination of contrasting materials. The Th...
Brass
$10,106 / item
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Modern Minho Chaise Longue, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Minho Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho chaise longue is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture de...
Velvet, Walnut, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) ...
Bouclé, Maple
Umran Sink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...
Travertine, Marble
$13,514 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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