$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Edmund J Spence Cane Back Leather Dining or Side Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of rare Edmund J. Spence cane back chairs fully restored with eggplant leather cushioned seats.
Leather, Cane, Wood
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wonderful Set 6 Edmond J. Spence Walnut Dining Chairs Swedish Modern
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid century Swedish modern set of six walnut dining room chairs by Edmund Spence. We love the stylish cross backs along with the faceted legs and arms.
Upholstery, Walnut
$8,800 / set
Set of Six Swedish Dining Chairs New Upholstery
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New upholstery Mid Century Swedish modern set of six dining room chairs by Edmund Spence.
Rare Sculptural Edmund Spence Side Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sculptural spindle-back Edmund Spence side chairs for Industria Muelblera S.A.
Rare Lounge Chair by Edmund J. Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare "Urban-Aire" group lounge chair, designed by Edmund J. Spence, circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Rare Lounge Chairs by Edmund J. Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Rare "Urban-Aire" Group Lounge Chairs, designed by Edmund J. Spence, circa 1950's.
Walnut, Upholstery
Set of Eight Edmund J. Spence Dining Chairs
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural set of dining chairs by Edmund J. Spence for Industrial Muebleras, circa 1954 for the Continental-American Collection.
Mahogany, Rush
Edmund Spence Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Designed by Edmund Spence and produced by Industrial Mueblera Mexico.
Mahogany, Seagrass
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H 32.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Edmund Spence Yucatan Side Chair 1950s McCobb Nakashima Era
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic "Yucatan" side or accent chair by Edmund Spence, circa the 1950s. In very good condition.
Wood
Sold
H 39.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Set of Eight Black Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Edmund Spence
By Edmond J. Spence, Walpole Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Purchased originally as part of a signed Edmund Spence Dining Set, we attribute these to Spence, however the chairs are unmarked.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 30 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Edmund J. Spence “Continental-American Collection” Dining Chairs for Industria M
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Edmund J. Spence. Manufacturer: Industria Mueblera. Period/Style: Mexican Modern. Country: Mexico. Date: 1953. Dimensions: 30″ H x 25″ W x 18.5″ D. Seat Height 17.5...
Mahogany
Edmund Spence Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of vintage Side Chairs by Edmund Spence for his Mexican manufacturer Industria Mueblera c. 1952.
Set of 6 Swedish dining chairs designed by Edmund Spence
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 6 dining chairs, 2 arms/ 4 sides designed by Edmund Spence and made is Sweden, cane backs, dark brown finish on wood frames, reupholstered in nubby fabric.
Fabric, Birch
Edmund Spence Dining Table With Eight Dining Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a very rare and hard to find dining set designed by Edmund Spence. Dining table has two removable extension leaves.
Iron, Brass
Pair Of Edmund Spence Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut Edmund Spence arm chairs with new hand painted gold cream cow hide upholstery.
Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 27.75 in D 33.5 in
A pair of lounge chairs with Windsor backs designed by Edmund Spence.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of lounge chairs with Windsor style backs designed by Edmund Spence (American, 1911-1986).
Wood
Rare Lounge Chair by Edmund J. Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare "Urban-Aire" group lounge chair, designed by Edmund J. Spence, circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Edmund Spence Style Woven Back Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pair of wood Edmund Spence style chairs with black vinyl upholstered seats and woven backs, attributed to Jens Risom.
Cane, Upholstery, Wood
Edmund Spence Desk and Chair
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury desk and chair, designed by Edmund Spence, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Edmund Spence chairs
Located in Mexico City, DF
Pair of chairs by Edmund Spence. The design is fantastic, simple and elegant.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Edmund Spence Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of chairs and ottomans designed by Edmund Spence for Industry Muebles.
Edmund Spence Pair of Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Mexico, D.F.
Edmund Spence Pair of Chairs
Set of Six Side Chairs, Edmund Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Mexico City, DF
Designed by Edmund Spence and manufactured by the Mexican modernist furniture company Industria Mueblera in the mid-1950s for export to the U.S., these chairs fuse beautifully the co...
Cedar
Pair of Mid-Century Chairs - Edmund Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Mexico City, DF
Designed by Edmund Spence and manufactured by the Mexican modernist furniture company Industria Mueblera in the mid 1950’s for export to the U.S., these chairs fuse beautifully the c...
Cedar
Sculptural Chair by Edmund Spence
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural form of walnut with a laminated beechwood top rail. Caned seat. Designed by Edmund Spence, Mexico.
Wood, Cane
Pair of Chairs by Edmund Spence
Located in Mexico City, DF
Made by Industria Mueblera S.A.
Mahogany
Pair of Edmund Spence Mahogany String Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade in Mexico, designed by an American, this fantasy Aztec concoction offers an appealing mix of modern streamline form and exotic earthiness. Beautifully sculpted solid ma...
Edmund Spence Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Mexico, D.F.
Edmund Spence set of six dining chairs.
Mahogany
Edmund J. Spence Lounge Chair, 1953
By Edmund Franklin Ward
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare "Urban-Aire" Group lounge chair for Modernage designed by Edmund J Spence 1953.
Pair of Edmund Spence restored arm chairs, lacquered wood
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Pair of Edmund Spence restored arm chairs, lacquered wood
Wood, Palmwood
$3,130 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Italian Plywood Dining Chairs with New Mohair Wool Upholstery 1960's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 6 Italian dining chairs with beautiful plywood curved detailing from the 1960's The chairs have been newly reupholstered with Top Quality Cradle to Cradle® Bronze-certif...
Walnut, Plywood
$4,000 / set
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of six chairs model 68, Anderstrup Stolefabrik, 1960s
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of six Danish chairs model 68 manufactured by Anderstrup Mobelfabrik in the 1960s. A simple, minimalist form will fit perfectly into contemporary interiors. The upholstered ba...
Teak, Fabric
Set of Six Mid-Century Spindle-Backed Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of six mid-century modern dining chairs featuring warm-toned solid wood frames and clean, timeless lines. The set includes two armchairs and four side chairs, all with ...
Wood
$8,408 / set
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six 20th Century Italian Chairs by Alessandro Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful set of six 20th Century Italian dining chairs by Alessandro Becchi. Mid-Century in style. Upholstered with rattan. Circa 1970.
Rattan, Wood
$3,800 / set
H 37.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Seven Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Seven sinewy curved walnut spindle-back dining chairs; 2 arm chairs and 5 side chairs, exceptionally well made (note cross-stretchers and tightness of joints, curved swan-like arms, ...
Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Handsome Set of Five John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome set of 5 John Stuart walnut dining chairs. This well crafted set consists of 2 arm chairs and 3 side chairs. The seat seats pads have newer faux black leather and look gre...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,200 / set
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Handsome Set of 6 Danish Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exceptionally handsome set of six Danish modern teak dining chairs. Distinguishing features included beautifully sculpted arms and legs, amply padded backrest and bottom cushions, fl...
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A sophisticated pair of 1950s Italian sidechairs in green leather with wicker backs and brass detailing. Add some classic mid-century modern elegance to your home with this gorgeous ...
Upholstery
$2,250 / set
H 38.5 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
French Mid-Century Modern 1960's Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs featuring elegant walnut frames with tapered legs and brass-capped feet. Newly upholstered in a soft ivory fabric, these chairs showcase cle...
Bronze
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique set of (6) vintage modern dining chairs designed in the style of, "Elliots of Newbury." The set includes four slipper dining chairs and two armchairs. These chairs boast a ...
Wood
Pair Of Mid Century Cane Panel Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A period Mid Century Pair of stylish Arm Chairs with Cane Panel back and sides. The Pair exhibit touches of Asian style having dark wood lacquered frames and fine Openwork form. The ...
Cane, Wood
Vintage Dining Chairs by Mario Sabot Set of 6, 1970s
By Mario Sabot
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 rare dining chairs by Mario Sabot.. The chairs have a beautifully shaped frames and come with newly upholstered fabric seats. Good condition. 1970s - Italy Dimensions: H...
Fabric, Bentwood
$2,363 / set
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Set of Four Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Beech, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM set of four Swedish modern high-back dining chairs in beech. The tall ergonomic backs slightly bow and lend to hours of comfortable dining for those long dinner parties and holid...
Upholstery
$640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Set of Six American Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
A complete set of six American mid-century walnut dining chairs from the 1960s, comprising two armchairs and four matching side chairs. The back design is the defining feature of the...
Wood
$1,492 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Vintage Dining Chairs 1970s, Beechwood & Teak Chairs, Mid Century
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Vintage Beechwood Chairs 1970s Unknown Maker Set of six vintage chairs made of solid wood, dating from the 1970s, most likely of German origin. The manufacturer is unknow...
Fabric, Beech, Teak
$3,000 / set
H 33.5 in W 18.75 in D 20.5 in
Set of Six Mid Century Profile Dining Chairs by John Van Koert for Drexel 1950s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean set of Mid Century Dining chairs, designed by John Van Koert for Drexel as part of their Profile series. This set consists of six chairs, two arm, and four side chairs. A...
Upholstery, Wood
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