Set of 8 Finn Juhl Egyptian Teak Dining Chairs
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Kensington, MD
the brilliant tone of the blue fabric upholstery. - The raised carved 'ears'' on the chairs along with
Upholstery, Teak
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Oak Dining Chair with Decorative Ears of Wheat Hand Carved, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Oak wood chair, with decorative ears of wheat hand carved on backrest and counter back. This
Oak
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Oak Dining Chair with Armrests with Decorative Ears of Wheat Handcarved in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Oak wood armchair, with decorative ears of wheat hand carved on backrest and counter back. This
Gold Leaf
Pair of Mahogany British Colonial Cane Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of rare mahogany cane lolling chairs, with carved ears, rolled arms, and turned legs. These
Large 20th Century Bergere Armchairs Regence Style with Ears
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional size Bergere armchairs with ears, Regence style, in beechwood. At that time there was
Beech, Wood
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Oak
Mid-Century Chrome Dining Table 1970
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian Chrome Dining Table, 1970 Lovely 1970s dining table with chrome legs and oval glass top. Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Pauline, Serge Moui...
Chrome
$7,234 / set
H 37.41 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Torbjørn Afdal High Back Dining Chairs Model Darby by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of six high back dining chairs model Darby designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Nesjestranda møbelfabrik in Norway.
Leather, Rosewood
Brass Primary Shapes Table Lamp
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clean, minimal form and design define this table lamp, making it a suitable modern accent for any living room, bedroom or workspace. This contemporary lamp also works well in a comme...
Brass
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome set of 12 Regency period dining chairs is and exceptional example of Regency furniture in both construction and design. The chairs are crafted of rich mahogany and are ...
Mahogany
Modernist Steuben Decanters, Rare and Exceptional
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, Steuben, American. Shape No. 7625. Primary tones and sleek forms collide in this striking pair of rare Art Deco decanters by Steuben. Whether displayed or containing a...
Crystal
$62,057
H 7.09 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in
One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
By Windsor & Newton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver plaques and boxes Calamander wood Artist b...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
$1,861 / item
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Organic Modern Center Table Jean in Natural Marble Stone Off-white, Black, Pink
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jean oval center table is unique in its conception with Organic Modern inspiration. The combination of three different Natural Stone Marbles like Estremoz marble, Nero Marquina and E...
Marble
Lee Broom - Solstice Trio Pendant
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, NY
Solstice references the prehistoric monument Stonehenge and its spiritual rituals around the Summer and Winter Solstices. The illuminated opaque glass globe of Solstice alludes to th...
Brass
Michael Coffey, "Titan" Monumental Bar Cabinet, United States, 1978
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural cabinet is carved from solid, 4-inch thick Mahogany, and weighs 900 lbs. It is divided in two halves. One half is a door, which swings out on hidden hinges and concea...
Mahogany
Mini Oxblood Wave Form Vase by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Oxblood Wave Form Vase by Forma Rosa Studio Dimensions: D 8.9 x W 8.9 x H 17.8 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Available in Crystal Cream, Mint Blue, Bronze, Green, and Oxblood colors....
Ceramic
$135,100
W 139 in L 160 in
Antique 1890s Persian Bakhtiari Zelesultan Rug by Master Weaver Ardal, Oversized
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Bakhtiari ZeleSultan carpet by master weaver Ardal was created, circa 1890. It consists of a hand-knotted wool pile, wool weft, cotton warp and natural vegetable dyes. A...
Wool
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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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