$6,854 / set
H 45.28 in W 22.84 in D 25.99 in
Rare Pair of circa 1900 Tibetan Ceremonial Chairs Nyingma Buddha Carved in Backs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Ceremonial chairs with gold gilt decoration and large cast figures of the Buddhist god Nyingma Where to
Wood
Buddha Lounge Chairs in White Leather from the 1980/90s Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of lounge chairs manufactured by Viskadalens Möbelfabrik, Kinna in Sweden. The perfect set for
Aluminum
Giant 19th c. Seated Sri Lankan Buddha
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a beautiful weather aged Sri Lankan seated buddha in meditation. The sitting buddha is the
Wood
Sonja Wasseur Buddha Chairs, Holland, 1974
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing pair of lounge chairs Boedha (Buddha) designed by Sonja Wasseur and produced in her own
Leather, Oak
Solid Wood Hand Chair
Located in PARIS, FR
of "buddha" chairs. Very good condition. LP959.
Wood
Solid Wood Hand Chair
Located in PARIS, FR
style of "buddha" chairs. Very good condition. LP951
Wood
Solid Wood Hand Chair
Located in PARIS, FR
style of "buddha" chairs. Very good condition. LP980
Wood
Solid Wood Hand Chair
Located in PARIS, FR
of "buddha" chairs. Very good condition. LP956
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Siamese Bronze Procession Praying Monks
Located in Kastrup, DK
Buddha chair. The pair is almost equal in height, only a few mm in difference. Very decorative made
Bronze
Brutalist Buddha Lounge Chair by Sonja Wasseur Amsterdam, 1974
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Brutalist Buddha lounge chair. Design by Sonja Wasseur Amsterdam. Striking
Leather, Oak
Pair of White Leather Buddha Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of white leather buddha arm chairs.
Leather, Fabric
1970s Lounge Chair ‘Buddha’ Designed by Sonja Wasseur
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
1970s lounge chair ‘Buddha’ designed by Sonja Wasseur. This Buddha chair is designed in the early
Leather, Oak
Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful Tibetan bronze seated buddha on a lotus pedestal from the 19th century. This buddha features a lovely age related patina as well as rich detailing.
Bronze
$3,358Sale Price|30% Off
H 49.61 in W 25.6 in D 25.79 in
Rare circa 1880 Burmese Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Floral Chair High Back Ornate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this absolutely stunning solid Rosewood hand carved high back low seat Burmese chair A truly stunning piece, this type of furniture is just about as ornate as ...
Hardwood
$12,500
H 41.5 in W 58.5 in D 19.25 in
Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet. The large ...
Iron
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 42.75 in W 34.5 in D 12 in
Tibetan Elm Pegam Apothecary Bookcase Chest Altar Cabinet Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Tibetan Pegam book chest bench seat. Made of elm with serpentine form and vibrant hand painted floral acanthus motif that features three toed dragons, big cats, fruit and bir...
Elm, Paint
$5,414
H 52.76 in W 42.52 in D 20.28 in
Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1860 Monks oak settle bench with internal storage from the north of Italy depicting Lions, Griffons, and a coat of ...
Oak
Tibetan Alter Table in a Yellow, Black and Red Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A Tibetan polychromed alter table with painted skeletons. This highly decorative two tier table is painted in black, and yellow with red and green accents. It would make a great se...
Wood, Paint
$527,762 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
Tibetan Painted Dragon Chest of Drawers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The number 12 figures prominently in Tibetan astrology, making this simple chest’s dozen drawers the perfect canvas to honor the year of the dragon. Tibetan astrology recognizes a 12...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$7,800
H 6.38 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Hayagriva with Consort Vajravarahi, circa 1800, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and powerful Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Hayagriva and his consort Vajravarahi, created in Tibet for the Chinese market, 18th/19th century, Tibet. The wrathful de...
Bronze
$21,099Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 15.83 in D 11.82 in
Mughal Ivory Inlaid Wood Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A Mughal ivory inlaid wood Cabinet Noord-West Indie 17th century 27 x 40,2 x 30 cm Cites number : 2023/BE00124/CE Of rectangular form with fall-front opening profusely decor...
Ivory, Wood
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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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