$3,800 / item
18th C Style Dennis & Leen Fauteuil Arm Chair 1 of 2
By Dennis & Leen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Dennis & Leen Fauteuil Arm Chair. 1 of 2 Available.
Wood
Set of 2 Model C-108 Chairs by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a limited set of two restored Model C-108 armchairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from frames, legs and arms of solid black walnut replete wit...
Walnut
Set of 2 Bla Station Innovation C Swivel Chairs by Fredrik Mattson, Sweden
By Fredrik Mattson, Bla Station
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 "Innovation C" swivel chairs, designed by Fredrik Mattson for Bla Station, Sweden.
Steel
Set of 2 Outdoor Plastic Spherical Lighted Accent Chairs, Souluxe, USA, c. 2000s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of Mid-Century Post Modern lighted plastic molded accent chairs made by Souluxe in the early 2000's. Featuring a moonlike spherical shape these chairs were original...
Plastic
20th C. Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa & 2 Club Chairs from Denmark (set of 3)
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of (3) vintage Chesterfield-style seating including one 3-seat sofa and two matching club chairs. Brown tufted leather upholstery with nail head trim and wood bun feet. Visible w...
Leather
Set of 2 Chairs by Sigvard Bernadotte Sold by John Stuart, Denmark, c. 1953
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Deland, FL
This rare and elegant pair of Model 132 accent chairs was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son (France & Daverkosen) and distributed in the United States by John Stuart. C...
Teak
Set of 2 Windsor Centennial Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, USA, c. 1960's
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of visually captivating "Centennial" Chairs designed by the iconic design duo of Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal for the lauded Drexel Furniture Co. Taking inspi...
Walnut
Brutalist Chairs by V.D.C. Fiandre for De Coene, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Oak chairs with "spindle" legs and a "asso di coppe" style backrest in Renaissance style. On the edges, grotesques of fish frame a noble crest, all finely carved. These pieces are id...
Chestnut
Rare Set of 2 Model 800 Malabar Chairs by Abitz for Galloway's, USA, c. 1959
By Mel Abitz
Located in Deland, FL
This stunning set of two Mid-Century Modern Model 800 Malabar lounge chairs, crafted by Mel Abitz for Galloway's in the USA circa 1959, showcases timeless design with a modern twist....
Walnut
Set of 2 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Ready for Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of two "Diamond" chairs designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in 1952 for Knoll, the diamond chair was by far Bertoia...
Metal
Set of 2 Model 892 Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, c. 1960's
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Deland, FL
Add a touch of Italian mid-century modern elegance to your dining space with this set of two Model 892 chairs, designed by the renowned Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Cassina i...
Leather, Beech
Set of 2 Rare Model C-108 Chairs, Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, USA, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a limited set of two restored Model C-108 armchairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from frames, legs and arms of solid black walnut replete wit...
Walnut
Set of Two (2) Mid Century Modern Iron Wire Swiveling Patio Chairs, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from steel wire this set of two period patio chairs boast the original plaid outdoor cushions. Use these in a sunroom, patio or in your interior if desired. The set swive...
Metal
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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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