$1,745
H 43.31 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Richly decorated 'Old Dutch' Oak Hand-Carved Knob Chair, Netherlands 1910-1940
Located in Den Haag, NL
Richly decorated 'Old Dutch' Oak Hand-Carved Knob chair, based on the seventeenth-century shape, ca
Rush, Oak
$2,499
H 36 in W 32 in D 30 in
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Restored Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Chair has two knobs to lock in the desired position. Easily adjusted by leaning back and forth. The set
Metal
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41 in W 20 in D 26 in
Postmodern Draped Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Featuring a Brass Door Knob mounted on the rear of each chair that makes it easy to move them around without
Cotton
Antique American Wicker & Loom Vanity Desk With Matching Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Antique early 20th century American wicker and loom vanity desk with matching chair, showcasing
Rattan, Wood
Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak Chair, Dated 1652
Located in Delft, NL
Frisian name of Germanic origin. The wood and the knobs of the chair is nicely worn over the centuries
Oak
$2,562
H 0.5 in Dm 3.75 in
A Rare and Historically Interesting George IV Period Snuff Box Made from Oak
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
. According to BIFMO, he ‘supplied paterae, knobs, chair rails, table feet and legs for furniture for use in
Oak
KNOB CREEK Mahogany Chippendale Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Knob Creek. Mahogany with carved backrests
Fabric, Mahogany
KNOB CREEK Mahogany Chippendale Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Knob Creek. Mahogany with carved backrests
Fabric, Mahogany
KNOB CREEK Mahogany Chippendale Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Knob Creek. Mahogany with carved backrests
Fabric, Mahogany
KNOB CREEK Mahogany Chippendale Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining armchairs in the Chippendale style by Knob Creek. Mahogany with carved backrests
Fabric, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Dutch Castle Lounge Chairs in Oak, with Sheep Skin
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and very unusually shaped light oak lounge chairs - castle model chairs with the arm knobs and
Velvet, Oak
Zuiderzee Stoel
By Richard Hutten
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
took the typology of the most common traditional Dutch chair for many centuries, the ‘knob-chair’. The
Wood
Shagreen Game Table and Four Chairs Set
Located in Miami, FL
A gorgeous game table with shagreen top and wood legs. Includes 4 chairs. Knobs of the drawers are
Shagreen Stingray
Sold
H 32 in W 26.25 in L 32 in
Charles Pollack for Knoll Orange Tweed Executive Chair w/ Height Tension Knob
By George Nelson, Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Chattanooga, TN
7 chairs available. Each sold separately Vintage 1979 executive chairs designed by Charles
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 26.25 in D 23.63 in
Charles Pollock for Knoll Red Tweed Executive Chairs w/ Height Tension Knob
By George Nelson, Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sold as a pair The red tweed looks both original and in very good condition. Both chairs have
Stainless Steel
Pair of Midcentury Black Leather Folding Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
wood stretchers have a bamboo motif and top and chair arms finished with brass knobs. There are two
Brass
French Midcentury Set of 11 Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
fruitwood frames. Tall and angular in profile, chair stiles are capped with knob-like finials above three
Textile, Fruitwood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Antique English Turned Triangular Seated Beech Bobbin Turner Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
early. Illuminations in the Eadwine Psalter (1150) show arm chairs with knob turnings, and other records
Beech
Pair of Italian 20th Century Dante Style Backless Savonarola Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of walnut wood Dante style chairs from the early 20th century. This pair of antique
Wood, Walnut
DUX Teak Lounge Chair/Recliner and Ottoman in Red Wool
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice DUX lounge chair with multiple reclining Positions. Knob on side of chair lets you lock chair
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 15.36 in D 20.87 in
Friso Kramer Drafting Chairs Ahrend de Cirkel, the Netherlands, 1960
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
original condition. They are marked underneath the seats and at the rotary knob. The drafting chairs are
Metal
Sold
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 32.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Selig Imperial Swivel Pod Egg Chair Recliner and Ottoman
By Overman, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
reclining chair tilts back and swivels. A knob under the chair controls the tension of the recline
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Rare Set of Eight Chairs in Wood and Brown Leather
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Milano, IT
is very soft with wavy and graceful lines. Special feature of the chairs are its knobs above the
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Recliner Made in Canada
By Charles Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern Eames style lounge chair and matching ottoman made in Canada. Gorgeous tufted
Sold
H 37 in W 26 in D 40 in
English Mahogany and Leather Reclining Metamorphic Campaign Chair, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, then unhooking the leather under the chair bottom, unscrewing the left knob on the reclining bar and
Brass
Four French 1950s Stitched Leather Patio Armchairs By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four French 1950s stitched leather patio armchairs with brass knobs Chairs are sold
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 43.31 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
Unique Set of Four Industrial Flötotto Bar Stools, Germany, Midcentury
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
foot supports on the other hand are adjustable in hight (one chair has no knob but just a screw, see
Metal
Knob Creek Floral Wingback Chairs, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Queen Anne style wingback chairs made by Knob Creek. Upholstered throughout in a floral
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 26.25 in D 23.63 in
Charles Pollock for Knoll Blue Velvet Executive Chairs w/ Height Tension Knob
By Charles Pollock, George Nelson, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sold as a pair I don't think there could be a cooler color / fabric combination Pollock chair in
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 26.25 in D 23.63 in
Charles Pollock for Knoll Blue Tweed Executive Chairs W/ Height Tension Knob
By George Nelson, Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
chairs have been professionally steam-cleaned and the color is now bright and even. The chrome edge band
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 26.25 in D 23.63 in
Charles Pollock for Knoll Red Tweed Executive Chair with Height Tension Knob
By George Nelson, Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Original red tweed Charles Pollock for knoll executive chair. The original red fabric is in
Stainless Steel
1960s Pair of Czech Industrial Swivelling Workshop Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s pair of Czech Industrial Swivelling workshop chairs 1960s pair of Industrial Swivelling
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century Turned Dutch Bobbin Armchairs
Located in Casteren, NL
southern part of the Netherlands and they are also known as 'Brabantse knopstoel' or knob chair. The
Beech
Pair of Vintage Swivel Chairs on Castors
Located in New London, CT
chair knob under chair adjust tilt. Seat height can range from 19"-25" with back height ranging from 32
Aluminum
Riva Chair & Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
through the ability to customize the chair, using stainless steel knobs that adjust lumbar and seat
Sold
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 24.8 in
Five Dining Chairs in Teak by Erik Buch for Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Model 49
By Erik Buch, Odense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Kongens Lyngby, DK
. A knob at one of the chairs on the backrest bracket are missing.
Wool, Teak
Six Jules Leleu French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
motifs such as the indentation at the top front of the saber legs and the rounded knob where the chair
Mahogany
$7,580 / item
H 70 in W 76 in D 12 in
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$661Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Jacques Adnet Leather Bar Cart, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely perfect bar cart with faux bamboo details, great proportions in original leather, amazing condition. 30x18x31 Levels 8 & 24
Leather
On Hold|$22,549
H 14.18 in Dm 7.88 in
“Night Castel” Lamp by Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, circa 1920
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
“Night Castel” Lamp by Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, circa 1920. Made from brass and embossed on the side with Hoffmann’s monogram “JH” and “WIENER WERK STÄTTE,” the l...
Brass
$17,900 / set
H 26.75 in W 21.35 in D 29.5 in
Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s. Stamped "Made in Italy". Seat height: 12.65”
Iron
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape. Weight about ...
Blown Glass
$662Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...
Oak
$331
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
OCEAN BLUE terracotta CUORECARPENITE VASE UNIQUE PIECE NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Oceano vase from the discontinued "The Titans" Collections, created as the first prototype piece by the author, yours truly. Made completely by hand with lathe technique and blue ter...
Terracotta
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930's Restauration nécessaire
Wood
1970s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present another iconic Herman Miller rosewood lounge chair, commonly known as the “Eames” chair, and officially called the Herman Miller 670 and 671 Lounge Chair an...
Leather
1930's Italian Console & Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 1930's Italian console or entry piece with matching stool. Bentwood with original rope detail on the sides and carved edges in original mahogany patina. Two Pull-out dr...
Bentwood
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Dappled Velvet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natura...
Velvet
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