Sintra Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
curved bench and a dining table and with their characteristic playful curved legs. Bespoke dimensions
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Oak
Sintra Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
curved bench and a dining table and with their characteristic playful curved legs. Bespoke dimensions
Oak
Sintra Bench - Walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
curved bench and a dining table and with their characteristic playful curved legs. Bespoke dimensions
Walnut
$960Sale Price|25% Off
H 17 in W 16 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved Lucite Upholstered Stool/ Accent bench. Circa 1970s.
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Curved Lucite Upholstered Stool/ Accent Bench in the Charles Hollis
Chrome
Round Table with 4 Curved Benches, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dining room set consisting of a round table and 4 circular benches circa 1960 Pierre Chapo
Wood
French Stained Ash Wooden Table and Curved Benches
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Primitive stained ash wooden table and two curved benches, France, 1970's. The set is constructed
Ash
Modern Curved Glass Vanity Bench Stool Seat
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved glass vanity bench stool seat. Original glass bench with unique modern shape and
Glass
Pair of Black Teak Rattan Curved Sartika Stools or Benches
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of black teak rattan curved Sartika stools benches from Indonesia.
Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 25 in W 28 in L 25 in
Pair of Antique English Curved Slatted Mahogany Black Leather Benches Stools
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted matching pair of English leather slatted benches or stools with black leather seats and
Leather, Mahogany
Modern Curved Back Dining Bench with Cowhide Backing
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern classic curved back dining bench upholstered with blue velvet decking and geometric
Cowhide, Cotton, Velvet, Poplar
Curved Lucite Vanity Stool Bench
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Charleston, SC
HILL MANUFACTURING Lucite Vanity Stool Bench. Dimensions: H: 17 inches: W: 18 inches: D: 15 inches.
Brass
Pair of Black Teak Rattan Curved Sartika Stools or Benches
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Black Teak Rattan Curved Sartika Stools Benches. Contemporary.
Rattan, Teak
Woodard 1950s Dining Set with Curved Benches
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful vintage 1950s wrought iron dining set with a round table and set of four curved benches
Wrought Iron
Curved Upholstered Louis XV Bench
Located in Southampton, NY
Curved Upholstered Louis XV Bench with Wood Painted Frame/Silver Grey Velvet
Curved Upholstered Louis XV Bench
Located in New York, NY
Curved Upholstered Louis XV Bench with Wood Painted Frame/Silver Grey Velvet
Curved Lucite Bench in the Manner of Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy Curved Lucite Bench . Newly polished . Lucite is 1" Thick.
Acrylic
$1,893 / set
H 18.51 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in
Deka Rattan Table Lamps by Rattanology, Hand-Crafted Mid-Century Style
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Deka Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp Crafted with precision and artistry, the Deka Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp is a stunning handcrafted creation by Rattanology, designe...
Rattan
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$747Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$6,350
H 29.53 in Dm 59.45 in
Large Brass 3 Arm Uhura Chandelier with long movable arms and rotatable shades
Located in London, GB
The Uhura III pendant is designed by Andrew in the Mid-Century modern style and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by an historic Spanish Lighting manufacturer with over 100 ...
Brass
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: White oiled solid oak Weight: 37 kg Also available in different finishes. Please contact ...
Oak
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
Game Side Table
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
These side wooden stools capture the elegance and charm of antique card tables, where cards and camaraderie intertwined in endless afternoons. Each bench is meticulously designed wit...
Wood, Cedar
Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
$29,199 / set
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood
$15,183 / set
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...
Velvet, Birch
$1,751 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$21,023
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
$2,800
H 16.53 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Artisan Oak Terracotta Tiles Coffee or Outdoor Table, France, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan oak terracotta coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950 Artisan wooden terracotta coffee table, France, 1950. Unique handmade solid oak tree table with terracotta tiles. Perfec...
Terracotta, Oak
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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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