French Louis XVI Style Set of 6 Caned Chairs with Cream Upholstery
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The frames are detailed with classic Louis XVI corner rosettes and carved details that give the set a timeless look. Five of the six chairs feature caned backs with a criss-cross pat...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Troy Sunshade Style Checkerboard Black Iron Dining Side Chairs, C. 1940
By Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early set of 4 Troy Sunshade Style Black Iron & Steel Criss Cross Side Chairs. Featuring sturdy black enameled Iron frameworks, flat Steel strap bases, sturdy criss cross, checke...
Iron
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Red 'Print on Both Sides'
Located in Berlin, BE
This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and his beautiful art-prints make him a fashionable decorative object even when folded. ...
Plywood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Red on Birch 'Print on Both Sides'
Located in Berlin, BE
This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and his beautiful art-prints make him a fashionable decorative object even when folded. ...
Plywood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Grey on Birch 'Print on Both Sides'
Located in Berlin, BE
This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and his beautiful art-prints make him a fashionable decorative object even when folded. ...
Plywood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Green on Birch 'Print on Both Sides'
Located in Berlin, BE
This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and his beautiful art-prints make him a fashionable decorative object even when folded. ...
Plywood
Sold
H 33.5 in W 25.25 in D 20 in
Six Paul Frankl Dining Chairs for Johnson, Mahogany Criss Cross Lattice Backs
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, designed by Paul Frankl and made by Johnson Furniture Co., 1950s. This set has the original dark mahogany finish in very g...
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Rattan and Iron Settee and Matching Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant French rattan, wicker and iron settee with matching pair of chairs. Rattan in very good vintage condition. Iron frame with criss-cross base.
Iron
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in
Vintage 1970s Preben Fabricius Pair Leather and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs
By Preben Fabricius
Located in San Antonio, TX
Small leather repair on one chair. Criss-cross rope detail ties leather together.
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized mahogany chairs with criss-cross backs and tapered legs.
French 1950s Aluminum Table and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming set comprised of four chairs and a round table. Well-made, in light tubular aluminum painted white, with a criss-cross diamond motif on the chair backs and around the apron ...
Sold
H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Bernhardt Flair Division Butterscotch Leather and Chrome Barcelona Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, Bernhardt Design, Marcel Breuer, Flair
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Determined to create a chair worthy of royalty, Mies is thought to have based the designs, with their signature criss-cross frames, on the campaign chairs of Ancient Rome.
Chrome
Wire Chair with Seat Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
Woven wire chair with criss-cross patterned back and twisted legs, with a seat cushion covered in a yellow fabric with floral print.
Wire
African High Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
African High Back Chair with criss-cross back. Carved from one piece of wood.
Wood
African High Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
African High Back Chair with criss-cross carving. Carved from one piece of wood.
Wood
$5,795 / set
H 40.5 in W 25 in D 22 in
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Newly Upholstered Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Perkasie, PA
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Newly Upholstered Dining Room Armchairs – Item L68568 Exceptional set of eight French Louis XVI style dining room armchairs, approximately 30 years old, sh...
Upholstery
$2,995 / set
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 26 in
Set of 4 French Bistro Garden Dining Chairs by Francois Carre 2 Arm 2 Side C1930
By Francois Carre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of four French Chairs by Francois Carre with the signature sunburst seat and back. Two arm and two side chairs with slightly canted backs for comfortable lounging. Some...
Iron
$4,200 / set
H 37 in W 19 in D 22 in
Set of 6 Painted and Caned French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved and hand-painted in the early 1900s, this set of six caned chairs is in the French style of Louis XVI. The frames have a cream and gray pa...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French, Louis XV Style caned Chairs, Set of Six
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of six French pale Trianon grey patinated chairs with natural caned backs and seats, in the classic style of Louis XV. The carved legs joined by an entretoise, the back of the ch...
Cane, Giltwood, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant set of six 19th-century French Louis XVI dining chairs, crafted in carved painted walnut with fluted legs and classic neoclassical detailing. Newly upholstered in a charming ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of six French 20th century carved beech dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste. The oval balloon back or cameo frames feature an opulent silver cloud or oyste...
Brass
$9,500 / set
H 39.25 in W 25.75 in D 27.25 in
Set 10 French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant suite of Louis XVI-style dining chairs presents a refined combination of painted wood, restrained parcel-gilt decoration, and luxurious pale blue silk upholstery. Desig...
Walnut
$3,200
H 36.5 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of mid twentieth century French dining chairs in the Louis XVI style includes four side chairs and two armchairs. They feature carved rosettes on the die joints and classic ...
Upholstery, Ash
Set of Six Garden Patio Poolside Woodard Orleans Dining Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Orleans pattern Woodard wrought iron and cast metal dining chairs. The set includes two arm, and four side chairs, all are in good, clean, ready to use condition, showing ...
Wrought Iron
Set of Six Mario Papperzini Lattice Garden Dining Armchairs
By Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare iconic set of six mid-century modern Italian patio and garden dining armchairs designed by Mario Papperzini. The large chairs feature an iron frame with a strap lattice back in ...
Iron
$1,695 / set
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs C
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs Offered is a set of Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs(circa 1970's). Features enamel...
Wrought Iron
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six Swedish painted dining chairs crafted in the Gustavian Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature a distinctive arched crest back with a woven cane inset. The beech fra...
Fabric, Cane, Beech
$2,800 / set
H 41.5 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Set of 8 Midcentury French Style Louis XVI Style Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful set of eight French Louis XVI style dining chairs, six side chairs and two armchairs, with tall oval medallion backs in woven cane. Each crest is delicately carved with a l...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$11,995 / set
H 37.75 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Set 12 1960's Louis XVI Style French Painted Dining Chairs Manner of Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This impressive suite of painted and decorated dining chairs is conceived in the refined French Louis XVI taste, interpreted with the polished, cosmopolitan sensibility associated wi...
Walnut
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Upholstered Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Perkasie, PA
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Upholstered Dining Room Armchairs – Items L66753-56 This elegant set of eight French Louis XVI dining armchairs brings graceful European character and beau...
Upholstery
French, Louis XV Style Caned Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of six French pale Trianon grey patinated chairs with natural caned backs and seats, in the classic style of Louis XV. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency style.
Cane, Wood
$4,622 / set
H 28.3 in W 27.1 in D 26.7 in
Pair of Napoleon III Style Slipper Chairs, Upholstered in Jasper Dutch Stripe
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of French slipper chairs in the Napoleon III style, newly upholstered in our Notting Hill workshop in Dutch Stripe in Rust by Jasper. Each chair takes the scrolled, r...
Burlap, Cotton
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$2,292Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 36 in W 18 in D 22 in
Mid Century Metal Mesh Patio Dining Chairs Set of Four
By Brown Jordan
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Set of 4 metal mid century modern metal mesh chairs. Can be used indoor or outdoors.
Cut Steel, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$8,995
H 33.5 in W 73 in D 28.5 in
Mid Century Modern Sofa Iron & Maple Tempestini for Salterini W/Sunbrella C1955
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular wrought Iron, hand crafted sofa designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini C1955 USA. Brand new Sunbrella cushions with refinished maple arms on an iron diamond b...
Iron
$15,000 / set
H 30.5 in W 39.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Art Déco J.M. Frank-Style Dark Iron Consoles by Comte S.A., Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century Art Déco Jean-Michel Frank-style dark iron rectangular consoles with leather surface by Comte S.A., Argentina By: Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank (in the st...
Metal, Iron
Maurizio Tempestini, Sofa, Iron, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron, dark-stained maple and white fabric sofa designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, USA, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Height (inches): 22" ...
Iron
$16,800 / set
H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Maurizio Tempestini, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cast iron, dark-stained maple and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, USA, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Heigh...
Iron
Late 19th Century French Ebonised Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French ebonised mahogany bookcase in Louis XVI style. With fluted brass columns and four adjustable shelves.
Mahogany
$40,259
H 57.49 in W 11.42 in D 18.51 in
Paavo Tynell 'Propeller' Floor Lamp Model 9631 in Brass and Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare and one of the nicest floor lamps by Paavo Tynell. This model 9631 lamp got its propeller nickname from the shape of the leg. It is in great original condition straight f...
Brass
Jacques Adnet Suede Floor Lamp with Brass Base, France, 1975
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Hollywood Regency floor lamp covert with Suede ,Brass base and top . Three large bulbs needed E27 . pull down switch .comes with its original shade . just the right amount ...
Suede
$9,500 / set
H 33 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini Iron and Rope Ribbon Chairs for Salterini 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini, John Salterini
Located in Troy, MI
Sculptural "Ribbon" patio or dining chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Italy circa 1950's Set consists of 2 armchairs and 2 side chairs with wrought iron frames an...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Rectangular Engraved Venetian Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Venetian Italian wall mirror with exceptional engraved floral designs measuring 42 3/4 by 26 1/4 by 2 3/4 inches.
Glass
Pair of Midcentury Maison Jean French Gilt Iron Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of mid-century modern French iron lounge chairs or armchairs. The iconic chairs feature large iron frames decorated with lattice work on the back and arms. The whimsical...
Iron
$3,836 / set
H 25.2 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Italian Art Deco bedside table in wood and black wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco bedside table in wood and black wood, 1930s Pair of rectangular wooden bedside tables. The front features a drawer and a compartment with a double hinged door. Round...
Wood
1950s Stilnovo Opaline Glass & Black Metal Ceiling Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Stilnovo Opaline Glass & Black Metal Ceiling Lamp. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in black painted metal with an opaline glass diffuser and brass hardware. A...
Metal, Brass
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