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1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout

1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout

By Pierre Patout

Located in Germantown, MD

Normandie. The chair’s original upholstery bears a stylized crest with two lions, which represents the Normandy region of France.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet No. 56  Austrian Rattan 1930-1940
Antique Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet No. 56  Austrian Rattan 1930-1940

Antique Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet No. 56 Austrian Rattan 1930-1940

Located in Hannover, DE

The rattan seat has been completely hand-woven and professionally restored. Although the chair bears no maker's mark, it was almost certainly produced by one of the many European ma...

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Chair Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2010
Chair Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2010

Chair Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2010

By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni

Located in Vicenza, VI

There are signs of wear and tear due to time and use. The chair bears the Poltrona Frau authentication mark.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2012
Chair Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2012

Chair Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2012

By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni

Located in Vicenza, VI

There are signs of wear and tear due to time and use. The chair bears the Poltrona Frau authentication mark.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

English Victorian period green velvet swivel armchair, Malacrida collection
English Victorian period green velvet swivel armchair, Malacrida collection

English Victorian period green velvet swivel armchair, Malacrida collection

Located in Milano, IT

The fabric, preserved with a consistent patina, bears witness to the chair’s authentic use and age, enhancing its historical integrity.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Oak Safari Sling Club Armchair Tan Leather Arms Blue Fabric
Scandinavian Modern Oak Safari Sling Club Armchair Tan Leather Arms Blue Fabric

Scandinavian Modern Oak Safari Sling Club Armchair Tan Leather Arms Blue Fabric

By Swedese, Yngve Ekström

Located in Topeka, KS

The chair has a solid structure and the front apron gives additional support while the other unique features emphasize the dimensionality of the chair.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Oak

Stokkestol Chair, Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Rosewood, Sheepskin, 1960's
Stokkestol Chair, Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Rosewood, Sheepskin, 1960's

Stokkestol Chair, Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Rosewood, Sheepskin, 1960's

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Culver City, CA

A striking fusion of organic modernism and Danish industrial design, it reflects the sculptural ingenuity Quistgaard brought to every medium he touched. This isn’t just a chair. It’...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair with Twin Bears
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair with Twin Bears

Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair with Twin Bears

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Swiss Black Forest musical child’s chair with carved twin bears, dating to circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Original Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Drinks Trolley *Free Delivery
Wonderful Original Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Drinks Trolley *Free Delivery

Wonderful Original Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Drinks Trolley *Free Delivery

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Portlaoise, IE

Often referred to as the “Master of the Chair,” he is best known for iconic seating such as the Wishbone Chair (CH24), the Peacock Chair, and the Papa Bear Chair—each a study in orga...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle

Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Culver City, CA

We currently have this sofa alongside a Hans Wegner papa bear chair, an Arne Jacobsen egg chair, and a Poul Henningsen lounge and not only does this sofa hold its own-- it steals the...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's

Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's

By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler

Located in Culver City, CA

We currently have the sofa paired with a Hans Wegener papa bear chair and a Finn Juhl credenza, and not only does this sofa make a statement, it really steals the show!

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Iconic Handcrafted Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack! Mid Century Decor 1950s
Iconic Handcrafted Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack! Mid Century Decor 1950s

Iconic Handcrafted Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack! Mid Century Decor 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Peoria, AZ

When placed next to an Eames Plywood Lounge chair or a "Papa Bear" Chair, the effect is magical and creates a time warp to the fabulous fifties!

Category

Vintage 1950s Montenegrin Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner Model PP 312 Ash Wood Writing Desk, Designed for PP Møbler, 1980'
Hans J. Wegner Model PP 312 Ash Wood Writing Desk, Designed for PP Møbler, 1980'

Hans J. Wegner Model PP 312 Ash Wood Writing Desk, Designed for PP Møbler, 1980'

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kastrup, DK

Wegner (1914-2007) was a Danish furniture designer and one of the key figures in Danish modernism. He created over 500 chairs and furniture pieces that combined functionality with el...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Monumental 1970s Janet Kuemmerlein Fiber Art Macramé Woven Wall Sculpture
Monumental 1970s Janet Kuemmerlein Fiber Art Macramé Woven Wall Sculpture

Monumental 1970s Janet Kuemmerlein Fiber Art Macramé Woven Wall Sculpture

By Janet Kuemmerlein

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Photographed with a Hans J. Wegner “Papa Bear” chair and ottoman for scale; chair and ottoman are not included.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Yarn, Rope, Plywood

Foot Stool / Ottoman in Solid Teak Styled After Hans Wegner in Teak, c. 1980s
Foot Stool / Ottoman in Solid Teak Styled After Hans Wegner in Teak, c. 1980s

Foot Stool / Ottoman in Solid Teak Styled After Hans Wegner in Teak, c. 1980s

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a splendid footstool designed in the manner of Hans Wegner's "Papa Bear" chair ottoman. Constructed from solid Burmese teak, replete with outstanding variegated woodgrain...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Schweiger Industries Cream Teddy Bear Sofa & 2 Lounge Chairs
Mid Century Modern Schweiger Industries Cream Teddy Bear Sofa & 2 Lounge Chairs

Mid Century Modern Schweiger Industries Cream Teddy Bear Sofa & 2 Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Schweiger Industries Cream Teddy Bear Sofa & 2 Lounge Chairs - 3 Piece Set A rare cream Teddy Bear Sofa and 2 Lounge Chairs by Schweiger Industries.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Faux Fur

Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs
Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs

Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs

Located in Benington, Herts

Royère's Ours Polaire or Polar Bear chair is a design classic of the late 1940s and there are certainly elements in common between that landmark design and the present pair of armcha...

Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Jens Houmøller Klemmensen for Peder Pedersen Round Dining Table in Mahogany
Rare Jens Houmøller Klemmensen for Peder Pedersen Round Dining Table in Mahogany

Rare Jens Houmøller Klemmensen for Peder Pedersen Round Dining Table in Mahogany

By Peder Pedersen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

One of their early contributions was crafting the lower frame for Wegner's famous "Teddy Bear Chair" for A.P. Stolen. At the heart of PP Møbler’s philosophy is an unwavering commit...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table
Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table

By Peder Pedersen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

One of their early contributions was crafting the lower frame for Wegner's famous "Teddy Bear Chair" for A.P. Stolen. At the heart of PP Møbler’s philosophy is an unwavering commit...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

William Hogarth, The Bruiser – Satirical Churchill Bear Engraving, 1763
William Hogarth, The Bruiser – Satirical Churchill Bear Engraving, 1763

William Hogarth, The Bruiser – Satirical Churchill Bear Engraving, 1763

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition is dominated by the grotesque figure of a bear seated in a chair, clad in clerical bands and raising a foaming tankard.

Category

Antique 1760s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Rustic Old Hickory Bear Wallow Armchairs, Woven Pine, 20th Century
Rustic Old Hickory Bear Wallow Armchairs, Woven Pine, 20th Century

Rustic Old Hickory Bear Wallow Armchairs, Woven Pine, 20th Century

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

2 Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" arm chairs with woven seat & square back & pine paddle form armrests & a double box stretcher (PRICED EACH).

Category

20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Hickory

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Chest of Drawers in Pine and Iron
Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Chest of Drawers in Pine and Iron

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Chest of Drawers in Pine and Iron

By Peder Pedersen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

One of their early contributions was crafting the lower frame for Wegner's famous "Teddy Bear Chair" for A.P. Stolen. At the heart of PP Møbler’s philosophy is an unwavering commit...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Custom-Made Dining Table in Pine
Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Custom-Made Dining Table in Pine

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Custom-Made Dining Table in Pine

By Peder Pedersen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

One of their early contributions was crafting the lower frame for Wegner's famous "Teddy Bear Chair" for A.P. Stolen. At the heart of PP Møbler’s philosophy is an unwavering commit...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs

By Johannes Hansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

May be newly upholstered with preferred fabric by request. Chairs bear cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen's stamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Alpine Blue Painted Folk Art Chairs 19th Century
Alpine Blue Painted Folk Art Chairs 19th Century

Alpine Blue Painted Folk Art Chairs 19th Century

Located in Hastings, GB

These were often created as gifts to mark significant life events like weddings. Each chair bears a beautiful time worn patina, commensurate with age.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

New Edition Frits Henningsen Heritage Chair by Carl Hansen
New Edition Frits Henningsen Heritage Chair by Carl Hansen

New Edition Frits Henningsen Heritage Chair by Carl Hansen

By Carl Hansen, Frits Henningsen

Located in London, GB

The chair bears testimony to the designer’s constant pursuit of crafted perfection.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Frank Lloyd Wright '608 Taliesin' Table + Four Mackintosh “309 Ingram” Chairs
Frank Lloyd Wright '608 Taliesin' Table + Four Mackintosh “309 Ingram” Chairs

Frank Lloyd Wright '608 Taliesin' Table + Four Mackintosh “309 Ingram” Chairs

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Dronten, NL

Each chair bears the Cassina stamped signature and serial number, with production dating to 1996.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Qing Dynasty Folding Chair, Elm & Rosewood, China
19th Century Qing Dynasty Folding Chair, Elm & Rosewood, China

19th Century Qing Dynasty Folding Chair, Elm & Rosewood, China

Located in Charleston, SC

Running along the façade of the seat are auspicious Chi-dragons, and on the splat are carved fortuitous symbols of good fortune, long life and prosperity which run the gamut from liv...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rustic Woven Arm Chair by Old Hickory Furniture, Pine, 20th Century
Rustic Woven Arm Chair by Old Hickory Furniture, Pine, 20th Century

Rustic Woven Arm Chair by Old Hickory Furniture, Pine, 20th Century

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" arm chair with woven seat & square back with pine paddle form armrests & a double box stretcher (branded: OLD HICKORY, MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA)

Category

20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by William Kienzle, ca. 1950
Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by William Kienzle, ca. 1950

Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by William Kienzle, ca. 1950

By Wilhelm Kienzle

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The leather strap armrests are fastened to the legs with brass buttons. Since the chair’s frame is not independently stable, leather straps stretched between the chair legs bear the ...

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of "Zeca" lounge chairs attributed to José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960
Pair of "Zeca" lounge chairs attributed to José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960

Pair of "Zeca" lounge chairs attributed to José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Jose Zanine Caldas is often called the "Master of Wood" for his unique promotion and integration of traditional Brazilian craftsmanship and modernism, which is clearly evident in thi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Leather Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Leather Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Leather Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle

By Wilhelm Kienzle

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The leather strap armrests are fastened to the legs with brass buttons. Since the chair’s frame is not independently stable, leather straps stretched between the chair legs bear the ...

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Jugend Chairs a Pair. Swedish in Painted Pine with Original Cushions
Jugend Chairs a Pair. Swedish in Painted Pine with Original Cushions

Jugend Chairs a Pair. Swedish in Painted Pine with Original Cushions

Located in Kastrup, DK

The original striped cushions are preserved and included. The chairs bear a strong resemblance to pieces designed by Alfred Grenander for his home in Skåne Sweden around 1900, embody...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Pine

2 Mid Century Federal Mahogany Office Arm Chairs Blue Polka Dot Tufted Fabric
2 Mid Century Federal Mahogany Office Arm Chairs Blue Polka Dot Tufted Fabric

2 Mid Century Federal Mahogany Office Arm Chairs Blue Polka Dot Tufted Fabric

Located in Dayton, OH

The company restructured in a merger in Indianapolis in the 1970s and remained open until the 1990s. Each chair bears a metal tag with the bank's name and a serial number mounted al...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Rare Early Production Knoll Saarinen Walnut Tulip Table & 4 Chairs 575 Madison
Rare Early Production Knoll Saarinen Walnut Tulip Table & 4 Chairs 575 Madison

Rare Early Production Knoll Saarinen Walnut Tulip Table & 4 Chairs 575 Madison

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful and quite rare very early production Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip table and chairs. The Walnut top table and chairs all bear the Knoll 575 Madison Avenue label which means t...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver and Enamel Presentation Folding Chair on Plinth
Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver and Enamel Presentation Folding Chair on Plinth

Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver and Enamel Presentation Folding Chair on Plinth

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The exceptional and functional chair frame bears Arts and Crafts style brackets to the lower portion.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Unique 1950s Springbok Garden Table and Chairs Set by Ernest Race
Unique 1950s Springbok Garden Table and Chairs Set by Ernest Race

Unique 1950s Springbok Garden Table and Chairs Set by Ernest Race

By Ernest Race, Race Furniture

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

The chairs bear remnants of the Race Furniture label.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century PASTOE FM08 Swiffle Chair by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1959
Mid-Century PASTOE FM08 Swiffle Chair by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1959

Mid-Century PASTOE FM08 Swiffle Chair by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1959

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Notably acknowledged in the illustrious tome 'Pastoe 100 years of innovation in design', specifically on page 212, this chair bears witness to its enduring influence on the world of ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman
Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman

Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman

By Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman 1

Located in Morristown, NJ

Sikes, while feeling fresh and curated for contemporary interiors. Each chair bears an original Ferrell + Mittman label beneath the cushion.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle, circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle, circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle, circa 1950

By Wohnbedarf, Wilhelm Kienzle

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The leather strap armrests are fastened to the legs with brass buttons. Since the chair’s frame is not independently stable, leather straps stretched between the chair legs bear the ...

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern “Safari” Chair in Leather and Oak by Wilhelm Kienzle, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern “Safari” Chair in Leather and Oak by Wilhelm Kienzle, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern “Safari” Chair in Leather and Oak by Wilhelm Kienzle, 1950s

By Wilhelm Kienzle

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The leather strap armrests are fastened to the legs with brass buttons. Since the chair’s frame is not independently stable, leather straps stretched between the chair legs bear the ...

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Post-modernist armchairs. French architect's work. Circa 1980
Post-modernist armchairs. French architect's work. Circa 1980

Post-modernist armchairs. French architect's work. Circa 1980

Located in ROUEN, FR

Crafted in red mdf with black Skaï upholstery, they feature a bold sculptural design with strong architectural lines. Each chairs bears trace of age and use, contributing to a beauti...

Category

Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)

PASTO Trono, Sculptural and Modern Design Armchair, Made in Argentina
PASTO Trono, Sculptural and Modern Design Armchair, Made in Argentina

PASTO Trono, Sculptural and Modern Design Armchair, Made in Argentina

By Ries

Located in Paris, IDF

Each chair bears subtle variations in texture and finish that celebrate the individuality of the making process.

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchairs by Le Corbusier, Black Leather
Pair Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchairs by Le Corbusier, Black Leather

Pair Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchairs by Le Corbusier, Black Leather

By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier

Located in Detroit, MI

All chairs bear Cassina logo, Le Corbusier signature and unique LC2 serial number impressed to chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of "Elephant" Armchairs
Pair of "Elephant" Armchairs

Pair of "Elephant" Armchairs

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Forest, BE

Crafted in Argentina by the Comte firm, the chairs bear the unmistakable hallmarks of the visionary French designer.

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Hans J. Wegner CH72 Sofa in Oxblood Leather, Danish Design, 1952
Hans J. Wegner CH72 Sofa in Oxblood Leather, Danish Design, 1952

Hans J. Wegner CH72 Sofa in Oxblood Leather, Danish Design, 1952

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen

Located in San Diego, CA

This example has been finished in our signature Italian oxblood leather, a rich, timeless color we often use on Papa Bear and Eames lounge chairs. The sofa takes on a warm, sophistic...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

André Groult Pair of Mahogany Armchairs
André Groult Pair of Mahogany Armchairs

André Groult Pair of Mahogany Armchairs

By Andre Groult

Located in Berlin, DE

Created circa 1915, these mahogany armchairs are distinguished by their rounded upholstered seats and finely sculpted backrests. Each chair bears the artist’s stamp with his signatur...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Rare Late 17th Century Magnificent Venetian Throne Armchair
Antique Rare Late 17th Century Magnificent Venetian Throne Armchair

Antique Rare Late 17th Century Magnificent Venetian Throne Armchair

Located in Doha, QA

Of particular note, the chair bears an official stamp from a historical monuments department dating back to 1930, signifying its recognition as a culturally significant and unique ar...

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Willett Furniture Company Solid Cherry Spindle-Back Armchairs
Mid-Century Willett Furniture Company Solid Cherry Spindle-Back Armchairs

Mid-Century Willett Furniture Company Solid Cherry Spindle-Back Armchairs

By Willett Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Their form echoes early American "Gibson" chairs and even bears a stylistic resemblance to Paul McCobb’s Planner Group, but with the unmistakable quality and construction of Willett’...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s
Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s

Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Crafted from solid beech (bentwood) and plywood, adorned with a brown lacquer coating, the chairs bear the stamped and impressed Thonet factory mark.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, Rubelli, EG Kvaliteet

Located in The Hague, NL

This particular model, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the manufacturer's label on the inside of the frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE
18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE

18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The chair bears the signature of Mathieu Debauve (also known as Bauve), a master carpenter from Paris, who designed and produced furniture for the castle of Versailles during the sec...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair
Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair

Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair

Located in Hastings, GB

A wonderful and rare example of a hand crafted armchair, made in Taiwan circa 1950, the traditional chiselling and heat bending techniques have been used throughout the manufacture o...

Category

Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Four Piece Furniture Doll Set. All Tin. Circa 1950's
Four Piece Furniture Doll Set. All Tin. Circa 1950's

Four Piece Furniture Doll Set. All Tin. Circa 1950's

By J. Chein & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Wardrobe 6" wide x 3 3/4" deep x 7 1/2" high Decorated in green and red bird and floral design on a yellow backdrop; doors slide back and forth to reveal hanging bar on which to ha...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

“Trienna” Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
“Trienna” Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

“Trienna” Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s

By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Utrecht, NL

It is one of Carl-Axel Acking’s best known and most sought after designs. Although the chair bears some resemblance to Børge Mogensen's iconic "Spanish Chair", Acking's design predat...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones

Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne

By Valentino Besarel, Andrea Brustolon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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