Original Painted Pine Baby Cradle Rocker, Sweden 1850-55
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful baby cradle was hand-crafted by a loving family in the mid 1800's. Note each of the narrow ends with dates and monograms. The original painted finish with red/orange ...
Pine, Paint
$3,276
H 44.69 in W 23.82 in D 37.01 in
Scandinavian Modern Black Vintage Rocker Grandessa Lena Larsson 1961 Sweden
By Lena Larsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern black vintage rocking chair or rocker model Grandessa from black lacquered wood designed by Lena Larsson, 1961 Sweden, and produced for Nesto.
Wood
Rocking Chair Rocker Design by Sven Erik Fryklund by Hagafors
By Hagafors Stolfabrik 1, Sven Erik Fryklund
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A scandinavian rocking chair by Sven Erik Fryklund produced by Hagafors in Sweden. Teak wood and black lacquered beechwood. The armrests are well made and the chair is comfartable....
Beech, Teak, Lacquer
Rare Eskil Sundahl Rocker Chair, Sweden
Located in Sittard, NL
Rocker chair. Designed by Swedish Designer Eskil Sundahl, 1930′s.
Wood, Rope
20th Century Swedish Silver Plated Polar Bear Rocker Blotter
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A gorgeous Swedish silver plated rocker blotter with embossed decoration and nicely modelled figure of polar bear as handle.
Silver Plate
Petite Scandinavian Child's Rocking Horse
Located in Asheville, NC
A super cute cane and rattan rocking horse, Sweden, 1960's. Rocker is sturdy and the caning is original and complete.
Swedish Wooden Toy Horse Rocker
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming handmade wooden toy horse rocker. Very sturdy for children. Sweden, circa 1900 Surprising pieces and objects, authentic, decorative and rare items.
Pine, Paint
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H 45.5 in W 23 in D 19.5 in
Lena Larsson, Made by Nesto, a Mid Century Ebonised Rocker with Sculptural Arms
By Nesto, Lena Larsson
Located in London, GB
A Mid Century Modern Swedish Grandessa rocking armchair with fine ebonized turnings to the back and below the ebonized sculpted arms with a show wood Beech seat and ebonized legs, st...
Beech
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H 41 in W 25.25 in D 32.75 in
Yngve Ekstrom Rocker with Leather Seat for Swedese, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Peabody, MA
Scandinavian midcentury rocking chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, made in Sweden, circa 1960s. With leather seat cushion.
Leather, Wood
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H 42 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekstrom Rocker for Swedese, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Peabody, MA
A Scandinavian rocking chair with original upholstery and head cushion designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, made in Sweden, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Rocker
Located in New York, NY
Who can resist the inviting comfort of this cushy, upholstered rocking chair? Swooping, solid birch, bent and flowing like script in a perfect C! The existing upholstery is servicea...
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H 34 in W 48.5 in D 13.25 in
Original Brown Painted Wood Rocking Horse on Green Rocker, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved rocking horse from Sweden. The brown/brick paint has been distressed (some missing, see phot...
Leather, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocker by Lena Larsson, ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish Modern rocking chair, the "Grandessa", designed by Lena Larsson, Sweden. Original black lacquer finish. This design is often mistakenly attributed to Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Wood
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H 44.75 in W 24.25 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Scandinavian Rocker by Lena Larsson, circa 1960s
By Lena Larsson, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish Modern rocking chair designed by Lena Larsson, Sweden, circa late 1950s-early 1960s. Original black lacquer finish with contrasting ash seat. This design is often mistakenly a...
Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sweden - Rocking Chair - Circa 1911 Measures : 55cmx106cm H:98cm SH:50m Material : Wood lacquered An antique spindle back rocker from Sweden dated 1911, with scrolled arms and supp...
Wood
Swedish Art Deco Rocker
Located in New York, NY
Crafted of solid birch and recently reupholstered in a lush purple velvet, the sprung seat, contoured back and attached head pillow offer exceptional comfort.
Birch
Swedish Wooden Toy Horse Rocker
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming handmade wooden toy horse rocker, Sweden, circa 1900. Here are few examples surprising pieces and objects, authentic, decorative and rare items that you will only see ...
Pine
Swedish Children's Rocking Horse Chair Rocker
Located in Miami, FL
Swedish children's rocking horse chair rocker. Sweet piece in great condition.
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Folke Ohlsson for DUX High Back Rocker Recliner
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Miami, FL
Splendid Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with a spring tension mechanism that allows for rocking motion and different locking reclining positions. The fully restored armchair feature...
Rocking Chair Rocker Design by Sven Erik Fryklund by Hagafors
By Hagafors Stolfabrik 1, Sven Erik Fryklund
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A rocking chair by Sven Erik Fryklund produced by Hagafors in Sweden. Teak wood and black lacquered beechwood.
Beech, Teak, Lacquer
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H 46 in W 26 in D 45.5 in
Antique Black Swedish Rocking Chair with Original Black Paint, Dated 1911
Located in Round Top, TX
An antique spindle back rocker from Sweden dated 1911, with scrolled arms and supported by six legs and long sweeping rockers.
Pair of Swedish Swivel Rocker Recliners
Located in San Francisco, CA
Retro cool pair of Swedish chairs from Copehagen store on Van Ness in San Francisco. Original upholstery, hand-stitched leather handle.
Metal
Convertible Child's High Chair and Rocker
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted steel with vinyl seat and leather straps, 1950s Swedish kid chair and rocker original condition and patina.
Rare Eskil Sundahl Rocker Chair, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rocker chair. Designed by Swedish Designer Eskil Sundahl, 1930′s.
Wood, Rope
Unusual Beechwood Rocking Chair
Located in Babworth, Retford
The square arms and back with pierced sunburst decoration enclosing a drop-in seat on fluted legs on a backswept rocker. Sweden, circa 1930s.
Beech, Upholstery
$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
$187,312Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
Pair of Art Deco Cloud Shaped FiguredWalnut Single Beds
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful pair of Art Deco Single headboards of cloud shaped design. Highly figured veneers to the front of each bed. Great iconic shape and lovely honey colour. Presented in excel...
Walnut
Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722
Located in Round Top, TX
Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722 Early 18th-century Swedish pine chair retaining its original painted and carved decoration, dated 1722. The chair features ...
Wood, Pine, Paint
$3,452
H 16.74 in W 13 in D 13 in
Bronze Umbrella Stand Attributed François Xavier & Claude Lalanne, France 1970s
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing umbrella stand in bronze oak leaves shaped attributed to François Xavier & Claude Lalanne. Made in France in the 1970s. Claude Lalanne was a French sculptor ...
Metal, Bronze
$8,136
H 95.87 in W 66.54 in D 20.08 in
Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This stunning corner apothecary cabinet was made in Germany around the turn of the century. It features two vitrines with shelves and both small and large square drawers at both ends...
Pine
$337,162
H 49.22 in Dm 55.12 in
Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Glass Chandelier, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A monumental art deco chandelier by Paavo Tynell and made by Taito. Commissioned for the iconic "Ilves Linna" building in Jämsänkoski designed by Architect W. G. Palmqvistin and fini...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,800
H 6.5 in W 5.75 in D 0.5 in
Antique Round Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame USA 1920
Located in London, GB
An impressive Large Art Deco Round Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Photograph Picture Frame Date Circa 1920. Origin USA. This wonderful Muted Rose Pink enamel frame is very good...
Sterling Silver
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.5 in W 59.5 in D 34 in
Curved Art Deco Modern Vanity Set By Paul Poiret
By Paul Poiret
Located in North York, ON
This stunning Modern Art Deco Style curved vanity, designed by the iconic French designer Paul Poiret, is an impressive work of art perfect for any bedroom. The vanity features a lar...
Metal
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$19,235
H 51.19 in W 73.63 in D 85.44 in
Guglielmo Ulrich for Valzania Art Deco King Bed 160cm Mattress Burl Wood Bedroom
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Valzania
Located in London, GB
An exquisite and extremely bed by the italian 1940s designer Guglielmo Ulrich produced by Valzania in book-matching burl/bird eye maple wood and black ridged feet. This documented im...
Wood, Burl
$13,814
H 72.45 in W 82.68 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Bedroom Set Osvaldo Borsani manner, Birch and Walnut Burl Period, 1930s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code FR89 Art Decò bedroom set Osvaldo Borsani manner -Atelier di Varedo- Beautiful single room Art Deco birch burl and massive walnut. Dresser-wardrobe with four large drawers,...
Walnut
19th Century Black Forest Carved Unusual Bear Bench
Located in High Point, NC
An excellent example of a 19th century Black Forest carved wooden bear bench from Switzerland made from linden wood. The bench having highly detailed hand carved bears at either end ...
Fruitwood
$26,340
H 6.7 in Dm 6.7 in
1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Agate Glass Cased Grey Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Formose” (Fishes) made in agate glass (cased grey and opalescent) by René Lalique created in 1924. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Wonderful model and extremely...
Blown Glass
$4,500
H 5.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame Chester 1914
By S. Mordan & Co.
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel photo frame Date Chester 1914 by Makers S. Mordan & Co. Great Maker with the Hallmark S Mordan & Co, Chester. The sil...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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