Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved out.
Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved out.
Wood
$1,046Sale Price|25% Off
Hand-Crafted Brutalist Tripod Spanish Birthing Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Handcrafted Brutalist Tripod Spanish / Birthing Chair. Measures: 20" in width, 16" in depth and 29" H .
Fruitwood
Vintage Handmade Wooden Birthing Chairs – A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage Handmade Wooden Birthing Chairs bring artisan charm and dramatic form to striking, high-end interior settings.
Wood
$45,600
Birthing Chair II
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comes with four shields. Ethiopian American artist and designer Jomo Tariku is a pioneer of modern African design. Visually striking, yet effortlessly functional, his work is rooted...
Acrylic, Birch
Art Deco Birthing Chairs by Krasna Jizba, 40s, Set of 6
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 birthing chairs from art deco period and attributed to Krasna Jizba
Elm
Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair
Located in Duxbury, MA
One of a kind vintage wood chair. Comes apart in two pieces. Bird carving detail on the back of the chair.
Wood
$1,575Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of tripod-base bar stools with seats inspired by Primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron stretchers with Brutalist texture, and walnut wood legs and seats.
Iron
Brutalist 3 Leg Chair, Fireside Chair with Tripod Legs and Decorative Carving
Located in Bochum, NRW
Tripod Legs Side Chair, also called a birthing chair. Hand carved pine wood with three round spinning legs.
Wood
EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his personal furniture collection.
Leather, Cord, Wenge
Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his personal furniture collection.
Cord, Leather, Oak
Price Upon Request
Qwanta Totem Chair
By Jomo Tariku
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jomo Tariku Qwanta Totem Chair, 2022 Ebonized ash with carved and painted detail; 4 different backrests 33 x 26 x 31 in Edition of 18 The Qwanta Totem Chair is the result of ...
Ash
Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair 1950
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Look no further than the Brutalist Spanish Sculptural Mid-Century Tripod Chair from 1950. This remarkable piece of furniture not only embodies the artistic flair of the mid-century e...
Wood
$579Sale Price|40% Off
Spanish Mid-Century Carved Wooden Birth Stool with Brutalist Character
Located in Herentals, BE
A powerful mid-century Spanish birth stool, hand-carved from solid wood and shaped by traditional use. This rare vernacular object combines functional heritage with strong sculptural...
Wood
Brutalist Bar Stool "Marbella" done in solid oak
Located in Beograd, RS
It has remarkable design inspired by the birthing chairs that are common for the Mediterranean area.
Oak
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergère Armchair With Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This chair exemplifies the birth of French Neoclassicism.
Walnut
$1,600 / item
Dedo Chair
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
This timeless chair gave birth to the collection. A simple, strong, compact and versatile piece, in which we first explore the angles, joints and details.
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
$1,630Sale Price / set|20% Off
Six Vintage Fritz Hansen Vico Magistretti Duo Bentwood Stacking Armchairs 6 4 2
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Fritz Hansen reissues the Vico Duo chair in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Vico Magistretti’s birth.
Chrome
"Orion" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
By SM Wincrantz 1, Folke Jansson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Folke Jansson turned towards design when he had the idea to make his own chair, but found it too difficult to make. He asked for the assistance of the Wincrantz Company that start...
Fabric, Wood
"Tellus" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
Folke Jansson turned towards design when he had the idea to make his own chair, but found it too difficult to make. He asked for the assistance of the Wincrantz Company that started ...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Birthing Chairs
Located in Inverness, GB
An amazing part of Social History these chairs are not Welsh Milking Chairs or Romany Gypsy Chairs - they were designed and built for one purpose in mind, birthing.
Wood
Handmade Oak Wood Birthing Chair
Located in Bedford, NY
Handmade oak bench-like chair by George Pendleton of Tennessee. Completely hand-done, 16"-height seat. Unique chair.Same type of chair used by famed mid century California designer,...
Oak
Birthing Chair from Lega, Zaire
Located in Chicago, IL
This chair was a birthing or "star gazing" chair. It is made from a single piece of wood.
Wood
Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Made from solid wood and historically used as a birthing chair. Rectangular seat supported by three wooden tapered legs.
Wood
Pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Their seats are inspired by primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron with brutalist texture, and gorgeous wood legs and seats.
Steel
Unavailable
H 27.76 in W 26.38 in D 24.61 in
Silla Dedo, Mexican Contemporary Chair by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Mexico City, MX
This timeless chair gave birth to the collection. A simple, strong, compact and versatile piece.
Other
Sold
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in
French Brutalist Birth Chair, Dark Stained Pine, Hand-Carved, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Originally the chair was used as a birthing chair but is now perfect as a small decorative stool.
Oak
Art Deco Birthing Chairs by Krasna Jizba, 40s, Set of 8
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 8 birthing chairs from art deco period and attributed to Krasna Jizba
Elm
Pair of Primitive Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of tripod-base bar stools with seats inspired by Primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron stretchers with Brutalist texture, and walnut wood legs and seats.
Iron
Sold
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools Upholstered In Cowhide, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Their seats are inspired by primitive birthing chairs and have been newly reupholstered in a cowhide and nailhead trim.
Cowhide, Wood
Mid-Century African 'Birthing' Chair
Located in London, GB
An occasional chairs, of simplistic two plank construction. Likely created for the tourist market in the 20th century, Mid to late 20th century. An interior design dream, ...
Wood
1960s African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
It features an indented seat and resembles African birthing chairs, frequently carved with decorative or animal motifs.
Hardwood
pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Their seats are inspired by primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron with brutalist texture, and gorgeous wood legs and seats.
Hardwood
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a carved lizard motif on the back.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Midcentury Rustic Spanish Tripod Stool, Side Chair, 1950s, Spain
By Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Midcentury "birthing chair" handmade in Spain in 1950s. Undulating wood with trefoil and branch details.
Softwood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
Set of 2 Brutalist tripod stools from Spain, designed in the 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
These hand carved stools were historically used as birthing chairs. Highly decorative and surprisingly comfortable.
Wood
Nobody's Low Chair by Gaetano Pesce, 2003
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Weesp, NL
This unique piece comes with it's original "birth certificate". The low chair will be shipped insured overseas n a custom made wooden crate.
Plastic
Sold
H 36.23 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Contemporary, Grey Lacquered, Beechwood, Ladder Chair by Promemoria
By Promemoria
Located in Glasgow, GB
Grey lacquered Ladder chair by Promemoria - A marriage of function and form come together and births ‘Rebecca’ The Rebecca Chair is a convertible ladder-chair that condenses two es...
Nickel
Original Bertoia Side Chair Revisited by Clément Brazille
By Harry Bertoia, Clément Brazille
Located in Geneve, CH
‘Bertoia loom chair’ is an homage to bertoia, on the occasion of the centenary of his birth this year.
Sold
H 37.41 in W 14.57 in D 17.72 in
1960s Brass Chiavari Chair Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in München, DE
He was born in Chiavari in the Republic of Genoa in 1767. The chairs were thus named after his place of birth.
Brass
Two 1960s Brass Chiavari Chairs Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in München, DE
He was born in Chiavari in the Republic of Genoa in 1767. The chairs were thus named after his place of birth.
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 19.89 in
Titina Ammannati, Giampiero Vitelli Set of Four Chairs for Poggi
By Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli, Pozzi
Located in Milano, IT
Transport yourself back to the enchanting 1970s, where Italian ingenuity gave birth to these exquisite chairs, masterfully produced by Pozzi e Verga, Italy.
Wood
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H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Walnut Chiavari Chair Based on a Design by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in München, DE
The chairs were named after his place of birth. This chair was made in Italy in the 1950s and is a beautiful wood one Vintage condition with no damage.
Walnut
Sold
H 31.3 in W 41.74 in D 45.67 in
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gave birth to this chair with its famous steel frame wrapped in rope commonly used for flagpoles.
Metal
Pair of Fully Restored Vintage French 40's Bridge Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
This was the birth of French bridge chairs. These chairs have more style and charm, better construction and are unbelievably some of the most comfy chairs anyone has ever sat in.
5 Seat Camaleonda Sectional, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Las Vegas, NV
He had the uncanny ability to take everyday objects and elevate them to the realm of art without sacrificing functionality. The "Cab" chair, birthed from his collaboration with Cassi...
Velvet
19th Century English Carved Birthing Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century English carved birthing chair. Features large handles on each side and top and a shaped saddle seat.
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Iroko Wood Birthing Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a carved lizard motif on the back.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Spaniard Tripod Birthing Chair
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Spaniard Midwife Birthing Tripod Chair/Stool. It is made of solid wood.
Wood
1900s Hand-Crafted Spanish Primitive Birthing Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
In this style of birthing chair, made popular in 19th century France, the mother sat or squatted on the stool and grasped the side handles during contractions.
Elm
African Hand Carved Wooden Birthing Chair, 2 Piece
Located in Van Nuys, CA
African tribal hand carved birthing folding chair comprised of two pieces that fit into each other for easy assembly with a large wildlife motif lizard carved relief into the back of...
Wood
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H 29 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Spanish Brutalist Carved Walnut Tripod Birthing Chair Stool 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century circa 1950s Spanish birthing stool or chair. Made of walnut featuring carved brutalist design with clover shaped cutouts, two handles / arms, and tripod base.
Walnut
Primitive Rustic Chair Stool, Austria 18th Century
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Primitive rustic birthing chair, Austria 18th century. Solid, stable, unrestored original condition. perfect patina!
Wood
Hand-Carved Ebony Makonde Palaver Chair, Tribal Style, Ghana, 1970
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful hand carved ebony Makonde Palaver African birthing chair with delightful sea creatures. Two parts.
Wood
Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Historically used as a birthing chair. Great piece of functional sculpture.
Wood
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H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 13.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Historically used as a birthing chair. Great piece of functional sculpture.
Wood
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H 31.75 in W 19.5 in D 14.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Historically used as a birthing chair. Great piece of functional sculpture.
Wood
Sold
H 31.25 in W 18 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Historically used as a birthing chair. Great piece of functional sculpture.
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African tribal hand carved birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood backrest, with a carved lizard motif on the back.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Iroko Wood African Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African hand carved tribal birthing chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with a carved lizard motif on the back.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair. This chair offers more than a visual appeal, these have a historic use as a birthing chair.
Oak
Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Spanish Brutalist or Primitve Mid Century Tri Legged Chair. This chair offers more than a visual appeal, these have a historic use as a birthing chair.
Oak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Set of 2 Brutalist tripod stools from Spain, designed in the 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
These hand carved stools were historically used as birthing chairs. Highly decorative and comfortable.
Wood
Gaetano Pesce Green and Yellow Chair
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Weesp, NL
Gaetano Pesce designed this small chair. On the left bottom it has it's date of birth, 11/02/2003.
Plastic
Sold
H 37.01 in W 14.97 in D 14.57 in
Four 1960s Brass Chiavari Chairs Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in München, DE
He was born in Chiavari in the Republic of Genoa in 1767. The chairs were named after his place of birth. The chairs are made entirely of brass and still have the original velvet ...
Brass
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H 39.38 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Upholstered Lounge Chair by Folke Jansson for Wincrantz Skövde, Sweden 1960s
By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
Folke Jansson turned towards design when he had the idea to make his own chair, but found it too difficult to make. He asked for the assistance of the Wincrantz Company that start...
Fabric, Alpaca, Wood
Sold
H 25.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Pair of Camaleonda Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Signed
By Mario Bellini
Located in Las Vegas, NV
He had the uncanny ability to take everyday objects and elevate them to the realm of art without sacrificing functionality. The Cab chair, birthed from his collaboration with Cassina...
Velvet
1978 Knoll International Bastiano Oak Black Leather Armchairs Set
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Since their birth in 1978, these chairs have only acquired minor imperfections.
Leather, Oak
Original Bertoia Diamond Chair Revisited by Clément Brazille
By Harry Bertoia, Clément Brazille
Located in Geneve, CH
‘bertoia loom chair’ is an homage to bertoia, on the occasion of the centenary of his birth this year.
African Birthing Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Rare authentic birthing chair. There are images of both boy and girl on the upper back.
French Modernist Birthing Chair
Located in Dorchester, GB
A modernist spin on the birthing chair. A rare chair, as of yet I'm unable to find another like it.
Metal
1910 Wooden Birthing Chair or Birthing Stool
Located in London, GB
Originally used in Greek, Egyptian and Celtic cultures B.C., the concept of a birthing chair became popular globally and is still highly in use.
Wood
Pair of Italian Provincial Carved Wood Chairs, Circa 1800
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Pair of Italian provincial carved wood chairs, also known as Cavalier or 'Birthing' Chairs; superb, sculptural profiles
Mid-20th Century African Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-20th century African birthing chair with giraffe and elephant carving, made for export to the west/tourist trade, and was not for ritual use.
Sergio Mazza "Toga" Chair for Artemide 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Wien, Wien
In the creative landscape of 1968, Sergio Mazza birthed the Toga Chair, a remarkable piece of furniture fashioned entirely from molded fiberglass.
Fiberglass
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with round cut-out details on each side and back: Undulating wood carving details on the front and the sides (diamond shapes.)
Wood
Vintage Primitive African “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Primitive African birthing chair with antique green velvet cushion with tassels.
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Primitive Rustic Tripod Legs “Birthing” Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage primitive arts and crafts birthing chair with round cut-out details on each side and back: Undulating wood carving details on the front and the sides, diamond shapes.
Wood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 19 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Primitive Rustic Belgian Artisanal Birthing Chair with Four Legs
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage primitive rustic Belgian artisanal birthing chair with four legs Vintage birthing chair with four legs and quatrefoil piercing in the back.
Metal
African Birth and Stargazing Chair
Located in Notting Hill, GB
African birth chair, most likely from Mali. Also known as a stargazing chair.
Wood
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
$1,023
H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
3-Legged Brutalist Rustic Modern Sculptured Chair, 1960s France
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Brutalist rustic modern sculptured chair. As you can see in the last two photos, we have many different interesting wooden chairs and other home furniture.
Cowhide, Wood
$2,728
H 42.52 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in
A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR by RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular chair of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free Form, black lacquered metal structure, seat and back with graphic openwork rattan decorations, by R...
Metal
$3,080 / set
H 23 in W 32.75 in D 25.5 in
Handsome Pair of Spanish Wooden Armchairs with Rush Seat & Backs, Mid 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome pair of Spanish wooden armchairs, with rush seat and backs, from the mid 20th century. This mid-century pair of chairs from Spain, crafted in hardwood, each feature hand-w...
Rush, Wood
$825
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in
Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and highly decorative sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. The chair is constructed entirely from solid wood and features a simple t...
Wood
$1,834
H 51.19 in W 16.34 in D 17.33 in
Brutalist Artisan Accent Chair Mid Century Tall Back Statement Pine Iron Rustic
Located in London, GB
A strikingly impressive Mid Century Brutalist artisan accent chair in lovely vintage condition. Hand crafted in England in the 1970s, this remarkable piece will add richly aged rusti...
Iron
Rare Handcrafted Wooden Chair, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Working against the minimal shapes and ergonomic design of streamlined mid-century European furniture, the maker of this side chair moved away from highly polished factory uniformity...
Wood
Post-modern chair, 1990
Located in MILL, NL
Post-modern style chair. Hammered metal backrest with a bronze finish. Presumably from France, c. 1980–1990 Dimensions: 111H x 55W x 56D cm 50SH cm
Metal
Mid Century Brutalist Tripod Chair Pine Faux Leather Spain
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage authentic Spanish Brutalist tripod chair, made of solid oak, circa mid-20th century, Spain. The legs are attached with a mortise and tenon joint; the chair is crafted from t...
Wood, Faux Leather
$636Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sculptural Vintage Lounge Armchair Chair Teak, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful Danish lounge chair, frame only. Priced well below market value. We recommend refinishing the frame and re-strapping the seat straps. Re-strapping is often done by an uph...
Teak
Mid Century Brutalist Tripod Chair Solid Oak Spain
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage authentic Spanish Brutalist tripod chair, made of solid oak, circa mid-20th century, Spain. The legs are attached with a mortise and tenon joint; the chair is crafted from t...
Wood, Oak
004 Royal Chair
Located in Westlake Village, CA
SEDUCTIVE LINES FOR LOUNGING The Royal Lounger is a lesson in both relaxation and refinement. It is available slipcovered in Belgian stonewashed linen or fully upholstered in Italia...
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Down
Brutalist Wooden Side Chair, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Brutalist furniture emerged as a reaction against refinement and ornament, favouring instead expressive raw materials. Designers and artisans embraced rough textures, asymmetry, and ...
Wood
Tavit Chair
Located in London, GB
Design by Florence Louisy Tavit, a collection of bronze pieces, is the result of such a journey among metal workshops in Mumbai, which challenges the limits and capabilities of meta...
Bronze
French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design. Structure in solid oak. Condition report : the chair show signs of old repairs.
Cane, Mahogany
$3,375Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 34 in W 34 in D 23 in
Pair of Rustic Craftsman Made Bespoke Bench Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great pair of craftsman made bespoke bench style chairs. This pair is incredible, pictures do them no justice. If you've been looking for a unique pair of statement chairs, look no f...
Wood
Sold|$4,400
H 35.44 in W 82.09 in D 19.69 in
Low Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Arne Vodder, Kurt Østervig, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a beautiful carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Four doors, i...
Oak
A French Art Deco Side Table, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A round side table in walnut, the top with a striking bookmatched burl veneer, raised on a fluted, column-form pedestal base with a circular plinth. Marks, watermarks, and light stai...
Walnut, Burl
$18,188 / set
H 25.99 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous and rare center piece DS88 element sofa by De Sede in Cognac Brown patchwork leather. 3 seating elements that can be used as separate pieces or as one sofa...
Leather, Foam, Wood
$1,190 / item
H 16.93 in Dm 24.41 in
Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 85 in D 36 in
Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stellar pair of Milo Baughman yellow leather parsons sofas. This pair is in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The magnificent yellow leather has embroidere...
Leather
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height 16”
Pine
Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Sofa "Monte Carlo", 1965
By Futura Möbler, Ingvar Stockum
Located in Karlstad, SE
Top-quality lounge sofa designed by Ingvar Stockum for Futura Möbler in 1965. The "Monte Carlo" series was only in production for two years because production costs were too high. ...
Rosewood, Fabric
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser This armoire measures: 38 wide x 18.75 deep x 63.75 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Dresser has Stain Wear and Minor...
Walnut
$8,625Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 118 in D 34 in
1970s Milo Baughman Light Beige Chrome Plinth Base Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sectional you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful cotton velvet upholstery sectional ...
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Bulky Low-Slung Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Avilla, lounge chair, fabric, beech, Italy, 1980s This bulky, low-slung lounge chair captures the relaxed confidence of Italian design in the 1980s. Rather than appearing light, rat...
Fabric, Beech
1960s Baumann Dining Chair
By Baumann France
Located in København, København
Classical and beautiful French "Baumann" chair model "Oeil" with the iconic hole in the back in a warm, stained color and lacquered plywood. The chair dates from around 1960s and was...
Plywood
$1,200
H 17.52 in W 19.14 in D 19.81 in
Old Japanese wooden mortar chair / Early 20th century/ Primitive wabi-sabi seat
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a chair made from a repurposed wooden mortar (usu), thought to have been made in Japan between the late Meiji and early Showa periods, around 1890 to 1930. It was originally...
Wood
Pair of Art deco armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of rounded armchairs in an art deco style. Nice wood work, especially with veined details at the feet. reupholstery in a green mohair velvet.
Wood
Ceramic coffee table by Tue Poulsen, Denmark 1960s
By Willy Beck, Tue Poulsen
Located in Round Rock, TX
Ceramic coffee table designed by Tue Poulsen, Denmark 1960s. Created in collaboration with Danish furniture designer Erik Wørts for Willy Beck, Tue Poulsen pairs a wenge frame with ...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Wenge
Rosemont Nightstand by West Haddon Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American White Oak pedestal nightstand or end table with a single drawer and integrated carved wood pull. Our timeless design is shown in Honeyed Oak. Our collection pays homage to...
Oak
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
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