Cuff Chair
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Inspired by the classic cuff bracelet style, the Cuff chair's elegant curved shape comfortably embraces its guests.
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet
Cuff Chair
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Inspired by the classic cuff bracelet style, the Cuff chair's elegant curved shape comfortably embraces its guests.
Fabric, Velvet
$11,000 / item
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Cuff Chair in Rose Gold, Bronze and Crocodile Leather by Gulla Jónsdóttir
By Gulla Jonsdottir
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gulla Jónsdóttir Cuff Chair Rose gold, bronze, embossed crocodile leather 24 x 22 x 38.5 in Seat height 18.5 in Edition of 12 Icelandic-born Gulla Jónsdóttir creates unexpected and ...
Gold, Bronze
$12,000 / set
H 37.25 in W 24 in D 24.5 in
Set of Ten John Hutton for Donghia Grand Soleil Dining Chairs
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The legs are tapered with a subtle cuff detailing. The chairs are sturdy and strong with excellent joinery and craftsmanship.
Leather, Hardwood
Mandy Armchair
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
This fluid and unusual chair transcends design and jewellery. Conceived from a cuff bracelet, the Mandy chair will embellish any setting with its supple upholstery and a base in twis...
Brass
Mandy Armchair Polished Brass
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
This fluid and unusual chair transcends design and jewellery. Conceived from a cuff bracelet, the Mandy chair will embellish any setting with its supple upholstery and a base in twis...
Brass
Sold
H 35.13 in W 24 in D 20.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Antique Fauteuil Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Back left foot on left chair chewed around cuff, crack in left front corner of left chair; looseness in left arm of right chair.
Paint, Tapestry
Sold
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) Ensemble De Two "Senate-Committee Chairs"
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Altwies, LU
Detached armrests with rounded. Chair, back and cuff covered with restored chocolate Alcantara leather with cream piping, circa 1955.
$56,526
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$8,953 / item
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Modern Minho Chaise Longue, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Minho Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho chaise longue is a modern reinterpretation of traditional ...
Velvet, Walnut, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak
$3,738 / item
H 40.56 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Invicta Bar Stool: Upholstered Fabric, Lacquered Legs, Modern Design
Located in Frazão, Porto
With a unique design, the INVICTA bar stool completely captures the attention. Upholstered in fabric, this stool is made even more special by the beautiful detail of the seamless pi...
Brass
Donghia Shelter-Arm Sofa Fortuny Style Damask Champagne Fabric
By Donghia
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant shelter-arm form sofa in a Fortuny attributed champagne and ivory damask upholstery designed by John Hutton for Donghia in the grand English Regency style. The sofa featur...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$8,953Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Modern Armona Stone Desk, Oak Root Miel Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Armona Stone Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone desk draws inspiration from the serene landscape of Armona Island...
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
$9,995 / set
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
Rare Set of 10 Attributed Maison Jansen Cameo Back Painted Leather Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare set of 10 attributed Maison Jansen dining chairs is a stunning example of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, these cameo ...
Leather, Walnut
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
Sculptural Brion Stool in Bold Fabric
Located in Freamunde, PT
A sculptural presence in a compact form, the Brion stool exudes quiet strength and refined minimalism. Defined by its geometric profile and symmetry, Brion its upholstered in rich fa...
Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather Lounge Chair with Cast Brass Legs, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A commanding interpretation of Brutalist design, this sculptural lounge chair explores weight, proportion, and material contrast through a distinctly contemporary lens. Its bold, arc...
Brass
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Style Klismos Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of eight lacquered neoclassical klismos dining armchairs attributed to Michael Taylor. The chairs feature solid beech carved frames with a klismos style tablet back and w...
Leather, Beech
Set of Ten Kreiss Vegan Leather Sutton Dining Chairs
By Kreiss
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of ten dining chairs by Kreiss Collection consisting of eight side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 25 inches wide with a 27 inch high padded arm. From the "Su...
Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Hardwood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
$9,700 / item
H 17.72 in W 56.3 in D 18.12 in
Sculptural Bench in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
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