$899 / item
H 33.08 in W 41.74 in D 22.05 in
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare two-seat cinema bench from the 1940s, produced by Thonet.
Wood, Beech, Plywood
1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage cinema chair from the 1940s, attributed to Thonet style production.
Wood, Beech, Plywood
1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Beech plywood - Good original condition with some signs of use - 2- seater - 4 pieces available
Beech, Plywood
1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - The wooden parts has been re-polished - Height of seat 45 cm.
Wood
$1,870 / item
H 31.89 in W 64.57 in D 24.41 in
Rare 1920s Czechoslovak Three-Seat Cinema Bench, Thonet Style
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare and authentic three-seat cinema bench from 1920s Czechoslovakia, executed in the manner of Thonet.
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Two-Seat Cinema Bench by Ton 'Thonet', Czechoslovakia circa 1960s
By Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem
Located in Zohor, SK
This is an amazing two-seat cinema bench from Czechoslovakia. Until recently it was still used in a small city cinema.
Wood
Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Cinema seat originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet.
Row of Three Cinema Seats by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Row of three cinema seats originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet.
Row of Three Cinema Seats by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Row of three cinema seats originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet.
Beech, Plywood
Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This two-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s.
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This three-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s.
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 4-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet , 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This four-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s.
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 41.34 in D 21.66 in
1930s Original Thonet Cinema Seats with Enamel Numbers, Pair Numbered 1-2
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s original Thonet cinema seats with enamel numbers – pair numbered 1-2 1930s original Thonet cinema seats with enamel numbers – pair 1-2.
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 41.34 in D 21.66 in
1930s Original Thonet Cinema Seats with Enamel Numbers, Pair Numbered 3-4
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s original Thonet cinema seats with enamel numbers – Pair numbered 3-4 1930s original Thonet cinema seats with enamel numbers – pair 3-4.
Bentwood
Vintage Cinema Chairs from TON 'Thonet', 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Cinema two-seats from TON (Thonet), produced in the 1960s.
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Five-Seater Cinema Bench from TON, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Original cinema seats manufactured by TON (formerly Thonet) in the 1960s.
Beech
Five-Seater Cinema Bench from TON, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Original cinema seats manufactured by TON (formerly Thonet) in the 1960s.
Beech
1970s 3-Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - sturdy and stable - Made of beech wood - Seat Height: 47 cm - Armrest height: 55 cm
Beech, Wood
Four-Seat Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Four-seat cinema bench produced by TON in Harmanec, Czechoslovakia in circa 1950. Item originally used in a village cinema, made completely of wood and bended wood features typical f...
Beech, Plywood
Set of Four Vintage Cinema Two-Seaters from Ton, Thonet, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four cinema two-seaters from TON (Thonet), mid-1960s. Chairs are made of beech wood and bent plywood, Preserved in original, very good condition, small traces of passing years...
Beech, Plywood
Vintage Cinema Chairs from TON 'Thonet', 1960s, Set of Two
Located in Żory, PL
Set of two cinema seats from TON (Thonet), produced in the 1960s.
Vintage Cinema Chairs from TON 'Thonet', 1960s, Set of 13
Located in Żory, PL
Set of thirteen cinema seats from TON (Thonet), produced in the 1960s.
Vintage Cinema Chairs from Ton, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Żory, PL
Original cinema seats manufactured by TON (formerly Thonet) in the 1960s, set of three two-seaters (6 chairs).
Beech, Plywood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,468 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$1,728 / set
H 15.36 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
Barcals pair (set of 2) Solid Brass wall sconces by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
Barcal - solid brass minimalistic wall sconce, aged brass. Lamping: - option 1: integrated LED 2700K (PSU input 110-230V is included - must be installed remotely) - option 2: 2x GU...
Brass
$3,432
H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This iconic ottoman is part of the legendary Togo collection designed in the 1970s by Michel Ducaroy for the French manufacturer Ligne Roset. Revolutionary at the time of its creatio...
Velvet
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$1,958 / item
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO 5 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...
Ceramic, Mirror
$2,393Sale Price|30% Off
H 12.21 in W 51.58 in D 19.69 in
Vintage French Coffee Table with Leaf Motif Tiles by Roger Capron (circa 1970s)
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Coffee table with leaf motif earthenware tiles by Roger Capron (circa 1970s). This charming rectangular-shaped low table is a quintessential example of collectible Capron. There are ...
Steel
Vintage Danish Oak Bench, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Oak Bench, 1960s. Mid-Century Brutalist bench in oak with original wool fabric. Made in Denmark in the 1960s in Henning Kjærnulf style. Sides and frame in solid Nordic...
Wool, Oak
$7,646 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$10,416
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Bentwood, Plywood
$2,548Sale Price|28% Off
H 71.26 in W 47.25 in D 9.06 in
Giò Ponti in the Manner Italian Midcentury Coat Racks 50's
By Gio Ponti
Located in bari, IT
Walnut wood structure coat rack with brass table anchored to the structure, embellished with brass circles creating harmony in the wooden panel. Crystal hood with brass anchors. 1950...
Brass
$16,807 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
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