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
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
$400Sale Price|20% Off
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 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
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
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
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
$1,046
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in
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
Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
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
$960
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
$3,950
H 37.5 in W 17 in D 30 in
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
$3,950
H 37.5 in W 17 in D 30 in
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
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 Sculptural Tripod Chairs Set of Two
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
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
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
$999
H 29.53 in W 17.92 in D 13.78 in
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
$4,030
H 40 in W 30 in D 32 in
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
$2,037 / set
H 29.14 in W 22.25 in D 20.87 in
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 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, Wood
"Tellus" 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 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
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
Sold
H 28.75 in W 17.72 in L 28.75 in
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
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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
Sold
H 37.01 in W 14.97 in L 37.01 in
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
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H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 19.89 in
Titina Ammannati, Giampiero Vitelli Set of Four Chairs for Poggi
By Pozzi, Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli
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
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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
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 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 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
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
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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 Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
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 Sergio Mazza, Artemide
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
$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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
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
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
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
$799Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$940 / item
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Brutalist Handmade Ceramic Sconce, Pita Sconce by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pita Sconce is a medium-sized brutalist-inspired table wall down-lit sconce, perfect for bedside, hallways, or accent lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods...
Ceramic, Acrylic
Cast Aluminum Brutalist Door Panel
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cast aluminum brutalist door grill or wall decoration. Can be screwed to your existing door without any major construction work. Last photos showing the back side with screw holes an...
Aluminum
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman 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
$4,950
H 51.97 in W 89.38 in D 17.33 in
Handcrafted Solid Oak Credenza with Wrought Iron Details Spain 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Handcrafted solid oak Credenza with wrought iron details Spain 1940s This is a beautiful, handcrafted solid oak credenza or sideboard with wrought iron details from Spain in the 1...
Wrought Iron
Swiss Alp, folk art, Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.
Wood
$1,800
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a primitive chair of the Naga people. Quiet in its stance yet commanding in presence, it is a remarkably compelling piece that combines the strength of a sculptural work with...
Wood
$16,690 / 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
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