Bat Chiavari Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally developed in early 19th century Chiavari by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, the Chiavarina
Vintage 1950s Italian Empire Chairs
Brass
Bat Chiavari Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally developed in early 19th century Chiavari by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, the Chiavarina
Brass
$1,450
H 34.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Vintage Solid Brass Italian Chiavari Chair with Fortuny Seat Covering
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1970's polished solid brass Chiavari chair with newly upholstered seat in Fortuny fabric.
Brass
$21,293 / set
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 15.99 in
Pair of Italian Massive Brass Chairs by Chiavari, Upholstery Pink Velvet
By Chiavari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of refined Italian Campanino Classic Chiavari chairs, circa 1950s. Massive brass with
Brass
$2,200
H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Vintage Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern delightful vintage brass Chiavari side chair 1950s, Italy, shows a brass frame
Brass
$1,784
H 36.42 in W 14.97 in D 14.57 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Chiavari Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Italy, 1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
distinguished 1950 Italian Chiavari chair in brass—an iconic fusion of mid‑century craftsmanship and Hollywood
Brass
$2,500 / set
H 36.5 in W 16 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Chiavari Opéra Chairs in Solid Polished Brass
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of polished brass Chiavari Opéra chairs. First designed by Giuseppe Gaëtan Descalzi
Brass
$2,973 / set
H 36.42 in W 16.34 in D 17.92 in
Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Brass Side Chairs Chiavari Green Velvet Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Hollywood regency Style Mid Century Modern vintage Chiavari side chairs or chairs pair duo two ( 2
Brass
$1,962
H 39.77 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Iconic Chiavari chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Italy 1970s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1970 / chair / Chiavari / Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi / brass, velvet / mid-century
Brass
$24,000 / set
H 35.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Set of 10 Giuseppe Gaetano Decalzi Chiavari Italian Brass Dining Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 Italian Mid-Century dining / ballroom side chairs with rusty red fabric slip seats and
Brass
$4,579 / set
H 47.25 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Chairs with Japanese Fabric, Italy, 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Chiavari chairs with high backs, polished solid brass, seats refurbished in Japanese fabric
Brass
Brass Arm Chair with Black Patent Leather Seat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Handsome brass chiavari style arm chair.... Original black patent leather seat.... in the style of
Brass
Selection of Hollywood Regency Desk Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
" seat height and is SOLD. 3) Brass Chiavari chair, Italy, circa 1950's. It measures 36.25"H x 15.25"W x
Brass
Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Styled Chiavari Arm Chair
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very elegant faux bamboo styled brass arm chair with upholstered seat in a glossy high grade deep
Brass
Chiavari Brass and Marble Side Table
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
iconic brass Chiavari chair.
Marble, Brass
$1,058 / item
H 36.62 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Brass Ballroom Chairs by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury Italian brass chairs from the 1960s, this is the gold standard in chic! Solid polished
Cane, Beech
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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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With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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