Set of Four Blue Boiled Wood Upholstery Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern thick boiled wool upholstery Swan chairs.
Wool
Ficks Reed Mid-Century Rattan Dining Set, Hand-Crafted in the USA
By Ficks Reed
Located in Omaha, NE
Because of the age the oils in the rattan have caused the binding to darken. The chairs were cleaned with murphy’s wood cleaner and then finished with boiled linseed oil.
Brass
1950s German Club Chairs in Gray Boiled Wool
Located in Seattle, WA
Fully restored armless channel back club chairs with hairpin legs. The fabric is a grey boiled wool from Holland and Sherry.
Wool
Unavailable
H 29 in W 30 in D 30.25 in
Ravitz Chair by Billy Cotton in Bleached Oak, Boiled Wool and Stainless Steel
By Billy Cotton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Prices may vary depending on finishes and options Shown in bleached oak, stainless steel and boiled wool upholstery. Milled from solid oak, the asymmetrical facets of the Ravit...
Brass
Archetype Chair, Side Chair, Contemporary Modern, Steel and Wood
By Studio Cidra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chair distilled, the Archetype chair embodies the fundamental characteristics of a chair by boiling it down to its skeletal base.
Steel
Unavailable
H 39 in W 18 in D 18 in
Archetype Chair, Counter Height, Contemporary Modern, Steel and Wood
By Studio Cidra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our Archetype chair embodies the fundamental characteristics of a chair by boiling it down to its skeletal base.
Steel
Pair of "Tipvogn" Chairs by H. Brockmann Petersen
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in New York, NY
Teak legs, upholstered in Holland & Sherry camel and warm grey boiled wool. This rare chair, with its innovative design inspired by the shape of a dump - or tipper - truck, created ...
Wool, Teak
Utrecht Chair by Rietveld in Custom Boiled Wool by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning Utrecht chair originally designed in 1935 by Rietveld produced by Cassina in custom ordered boiled wool.
Wool
Sold
H 30 in W 21 in D 20 in
Scandinavian Modern Oak Dining Chairs with Boiled Wool Seats by Kurt Ostervig
By FDB Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vintage original dining chairs designed by Kurt Ostervig. Oiled oak frames with new boiled wool seats in charcoal heather.
Wool, Oak
Simon Hasan Chair
By Simon Hasan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simon Hasan chair, boiled leather and stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
Rare Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägådh Easy Chair
By Bjorn Tragardh
Located in Long Island City, NY
Her taste at that time was strongly functionalist, as is evident in the beautifully stark profile of this wingback chair. It is the planar essence of an easy chair, boiled down to it...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 27 in D 33 in
'Penguin' Easy Chair by Kurt Olsen in Teak & Wool for Gloastrup Møbelfabrik
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of Kurt Olsen’s celebrated ‘Penguin’ chair in original boiled wool upholstery and sculpted teak—excellent vintage condition.
Wool, Teak
Pair of "Cinema" Boiled Wool and Chrome Chairs by Gunilla Allard
By Gunilla Allard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Danish designer Gunilla Allard for Lammhults Möbel AB.
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Blue Boiled Wood Upholstery Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern thick boiled wool upholstery Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Wool
Sold
H 42 in W 31 in D 31 in
Throne Chairs in Alexander Girard Fabric by Edward Axel Roffman for B. Altman's
By Adrian Pearsall, Harvey Probber, Directional, Milo Baughman, Kipp Stewart
Located in Framingham, MA
The solid walnut architectural base is finely made and sturdy with a rich boiled linseed oil finish. *These chairs sit up.
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Cabinet Armchair Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Located in Antibes, FR
II, p. 964 reproduced.) -Chair painted by BOILLY (1761-1845), the portrait of the composer BOIELDIEU (1775-1834), kept in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen (op. cit., t.
Mahogany
$2,004Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in L 33.86 in
Set 4 Mid-Century Rattan Dining Chairs, French Riviera Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Presenting an exceptional set of Mid-Century rattan chairs that perfectly embodies the relaxed elegance of the French Riviera style. These chairs stand out for their architectural si...
Rattan
$1,600 / set
H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Bentwood Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chair Dining Set - 5 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Hollywood Regency Bentwood Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chair Sunroom Dining Set - 5 ...
Laminate, Wood
$1,172 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Beautiful and classic Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s Armchairs with structure entirely in rattan with bands to hold it all together, with cur...
Rattan
$6,500 / set
H 30 in W 33 in D 24 in
Early Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare early vintage set of two vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark. All original swivel chairs with alternate rare bases that have the option of ...
Upholstery
$7,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 30.5 in
1960s Rattan Dining Table and Chairs Set by Audoux and Minet, France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular 1960s Cote D'Azur signed oval ceramic top rattan table and four rattan chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Modern depiction of horses and grasses ceramic tiles signe...
Ceramic, Rattan, Wood
$6,800 / set
H 33.5 in W 29 in D 35.5 in
Ficks Reed, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and blue fabric lounge chairs produced by Ficks Reed, USA, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally replaced. Moderate wear to rattan con...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Paul Frankl Bamboo Rattan Patio Chairs
By Ficks Reed, Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of Mid-Century bamboo chairs, boasting stylish and sturdy bamboo and rattan construction. Unique vintage design, padded seat, and gorgeous complementary colors. Please ...
Bamboo, Rattan
1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Arne Jacobsen swan chair. Design Arne Jacobsen, 1958. Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, for which designer Arne Jacobsen was the architect, the Swan Chair (1958) p...
Naugahyde
$2,391 / set
H 31.3 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Italian mid-century modern garden armchairs in rattan and straw, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchairs in rattan and straw, 1960s Pair of straw and rattan chairs or armchairs. The seat and back are square with woven straw interiors and woven rattan...
Metal
$2,551Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Franco Albini Style Rattan and Bamboo Sofa Set, Italy, 1970s Design
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Franco Albini Style Rattan and Curved Bamboo Sofa & Armchair Set, Italy, 1970s Italian mid-century bamboo and rattan garden - living set from the 1970s features a beautifully ha...
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,150Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 29 in W 33 in D 33 in
Ficks Reed Style 1950s Mid Century Rattan Dining Table and Four Caned Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Authentic and rare mid century indoor, outdoor or patio rattan dining set consisting of a four-strand arch legged steam bent dining table with X stretcher and four marvelous matchi...
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Early Arne Jacobsen “Swan” Chairs, a pair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
fully restored in cotton velvet with new foam. Both retain their original maker’s mark
Velvet
$7,403 / set
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 26.78 in
Set of Leather Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 2006
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Swan chair is an iconic design by renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. He designed this chair in 1958 for the lobby and lounge of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhag...
Metal
$6,778 / set
H 30 in W 29 in D 29 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Sold as pair. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight wear on bases. Upho...
Aluminum
$3,147
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular French Riviera style set that includes two twin "shell" chairs and a coffee table all made in hand-woven wicker, rattan and enameled black iron. This lovely set was produ...
Iron
$3,250 / set
H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 24.25 in
Vintage Bentwood and Rattan Furniture Set by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Dekalb, IL
Italian-designed bentwood furniture set. This set was designed by preeminent Italian architect and designer Franco Albini (1905-1977) and really speaks for itself. Featuring gorgeou...
Rattan, Glass, Bentwood
$2,464Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 44 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Bohemian Rattan Dining Set, Glass-Top Table and Four High-Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully preserved 1970s rattan dining set that embodies the relaxed elegance of California coastal and tropical modern design. This five-piece set includes a sculptural round r...
Velvet, Cane, Rattan, Glass
1960s Round Rattan Dining Table With 6 Rattan Dining Chairs And 1 Wide Leaf
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautifully Cared For 1960s Rattan Dining Set With Formica Top, 1 Round 1960s Rattan Dining Table With Formica Top. 1 Wide Formica Leaf To Vintage Rattan Dining Table. 6 Original Rat...
Upholstery, Rattan, Formica
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Denmark circa 1960's. An elegant and organic shape ideal for lounge. Arne Jacobsen was very productive both as an architect and as a des...
Aluminum, Steel
$6,440 / set
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Ficks Reed Rattan Dining Set With Brass Casters
By Ficks Reed
Located in Omaha, NE
A refined mid-century rattan dining set attributed to Ficks Reed, featuring four barrel-back dining armchairs and a round rattan dining table topped with glass. Executed in hand-bent...
Brass
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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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