Fischel bentwood café chair, early 20thy century
By Fischel
Located in Uppsala, SE
Stunning bentwood chair manufactured by Fischel around turn of the century 1900. Fischel was one of
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Chairs
Beech
Fischel bentwood café chair, early 20thy century
By Fischel
Located in Uppsala, SE
Stunning bentwood chair manufactured by Fischel around turn of the century 1900. Fischel was one of
Beech
$1,100
H 40.5 in W 15 in D 17 in
Rare Fischel Bentwood Ebonized Side Chair with Incised & Gilded Decoration
By Fischel
Located in London, GB
A rare Fischel bentwood ebonized side chair incised gilded decoration and original cane seat
Bentwood, Cane, Beech
$2,459
H 32.28 in W 19.69 in D 37.01 in
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bentwood Rocking Chair by Fischel, Austria, 1910s
By Fischel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Art Nouveau bentwood rocking chair by the Austrian manufacturer Fischel. Shown here in a slightly
Rattan
$1,928 / item
H 20.48 in W 14.57 in D 24.02 in
Original 19th century bentwood Childrens rocking chair by Fischel Czechoslovakia
By Fischel, Thonet
Located in København K, 84
This rare late 19th-century bentwood children's rocking chair, crafted by Fischel in Czechoslovakia
Bentwood, Rattan, Beech
Fischel Dining Chair No.42
By Fischel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fischel dining chair no.42 in very good oriignal condition.
Rattan, Bentwood
$165
H 34 in W 17 in D 16 in
Vienna Secesionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair by Fischel after Thonet
By Thonet, Fischel
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vienna Secessionist bentwood cafe, bistro, dining chair, circa 1900/1930's, marked Fischel
Beech
$1,386
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Set of 5 bentwood chairs produced by the Fischel company between 1890 and 1910
By Fischel & Sons
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 5 bentwood chairs produced by the Fischel company between 1890 and 1910 Wear consistent
Bentwood
Antique wicker and bentwood chair Thonet style, Germany 1920s
By Thonet, Fischel
Located in ECHT, NL
Bentwood and wicker lounge chair. The seat and back-rest have the original woven wicker. The bleu
Fabric, Wicker, Bentwood
$1,368 / set
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. The process of steam bending beech
Bentwood
$500 / set
H 35 in W 16.25 in D 17 in
Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Style Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs c 1900/1920's
By Thonet, Fischel
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of four bentwood cafe, bistro style dining chairs, made by Reischmann & Son's New York
Bentwood
$1,230 / set
H 31.11 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
1950's Fischel Warm Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel Warm Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Seven. The process of steam bending beech
Oak
Antique Dining Chair Fischel, Austria, circa 1890s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
Bentwood
$1,930
H 38.19 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Josef Hoffmann Office Chair With Porcelain Caster Wheels For FISCHEL 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Office Chair With Porcelain Caster Wheels for Fischel 19010s
Bentwood
$4,423Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 37.41 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
20th Century Set of Asymmetrical Fischel Bench, Two Armchairs and Two Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Original Fischel set of five bentwood pieces including a bench, two armchairs and two chairs. All
Bentwood
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood and Leather Dining Room Set from Fischel, c1910
By Fischel
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Superb and very rare dining room set of 4 chairs. Made by Fischel, circa 1905-1910.Fischel is with
Faux Leather, Bentwood
1940's Pair of Fischel Bentwood Chairs, Patterned Seat
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Pair of Fischel bentwood chairs – patterned seat 1940’s Pair of Fischel bentwood chairs
Bentwood
Bentwood Chair by Fischel Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1905
By Fischel
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Superb bentwood chair by Fischel Vienna from the early Art Nouveau period in Austria circa 1905
Bentwood
1930s Fischel Bentwood Offfice Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Fischel
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished - Labeled by producer - Height of seat 52 cm.
Bentwood
Set of Six Bentwood Art Nouveau Bistro Chairs by Fischel, 1900s
By Fischel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of six Art Nouveau bistro chairs. Design by Fischel Austria. Striking Austrian design from the
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Fischel Bentwood Bistro Chairs, 1920s. Set of 6.
By Fischel
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Fischel Bentwood Bistro Chairs, 1920s. Set of 6. Set of six Fischel Vienna dining chairs in
Beech
1930's Fischel French Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Fischel French Bentwood dining chairs – Set of ten 1930’s Fischel French Bentwood dining
Bentwood
1930's Fischel French Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Fischel French Bentwood dining chairs – Set of four 1930’s Fischel French Bentwood dining
Bentwood
Art Nouveau "Fischel" Bentwood Side Chair
By Fischel, D. G. Fischell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic collectible Art Nouveau chair by Fishel. Bentwood frame with hooped legs. In good condition
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
1940's Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, Various Quantities
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French bentwood dark walnut dining chairs – various quantities available 1940’s
Bentwood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
1950's Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six 1950’s Fischel French Slim Back
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
1930's Fischel French Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Fischel French bentwood saddle back dining chairs – set of ten 1930’s Fischel French
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
1940's Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French bentwood dark walnut dining chairs – set of six 1940’s Fischel French
Bentwood
Sold
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in L 15.75 in
1940's Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight 1940’s Fischel French
Bentwood
Sold
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in L 15.75 in
1940's Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, Good Quantities Avail
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs – Good Quantities Available 1940’s
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
1940's Fischel French Bentwood Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French bentwood dark walnut dining chairs – set of eight 1940’s Fischel French
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
1930's Fischel French Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Fischel French bentwood saddle back dining chairs – set of ten 1930’s Fischel French
Bentwood
Set of Four Fischel Dining Chairs
By Fischel
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with canned seat rest and upholstered seat made by Fischel in the 1930s.
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Sold
H 35 in W 16 in D 16 in
2 Bentwood Vienna Secessionist Cafe Dining Chairs by Fischel, circa 1900 - 1930
By Thonet, Fischel
Located in New York, NY
Early pair of bentwood cafe, dining, side chairs b y Fischel, in the manner of Thonet. The chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vienna Secession Bentwood Chair by Fischel
By Fischel
Located in New York, NY
Attractive bentwood arm chair from the Vienna Secessionist Movement , by Fischel ( competitor of
Bentwood
Sold
H 35 in W 17 in D 18 in
Antique Fischel / Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro /Cafe' Chairs, 1920s. Set of 14
By Michael Thonet, Fischel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 14 Fischel Vienna dining chairs in bentwood with striped pattern on seat and backrest. These
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
c.1930 Pair of "Fischel" Bentwood Bistro Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
A special pair of signed "Fischel" bentwood bistro chairs. This pair has interesting neoclassical
Bentwood
Set of 20 Bentwood Chairs by Fischel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare set of 20 bentwood side chairs by Fischel, Czechoslovakia, circa 1900, having graceful lines
1940's Fischel Stamped Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Fischel Stamped Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four. The process of steam bending beech to
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
1940's Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four 1930’s Fischel French Ox Back
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
1940's Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six 1930’s Fischel French Ox Back
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
1940's Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Various Qty Avai
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Various Quantities Available 1930’s
Bentwood
1950's Fischel Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Pair 1950’s Fischel Slim Back Bentwood Dining
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
1950's Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Seventeen 1950’s Fischel French
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
1950's Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Five 1950’s Fischel French Slim
Bentwood
1930s Fischel French Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By D. G. Fischell
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s Fischel French bentwood dining chairs – Set of six. The process of steam bending beech to
Bentwood
1930s Fischel French Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
By D. G. Fischell
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s Fischel French bentwood dining chairs – Set of twelve. The process of steam bending beech to
Bentwood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 14.97 in L 34.65 in
1930s Fischel French Bentwood Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Available
By D. G. Fischell
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s Fischel French bentwood dining chairs – various quantities available. The process of steam
Bentwood
Set of Ten Chairs by Thonet, Fischel, Kohn and Unknown, circa 1900
By Thonet, Fischel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of ten bentwood chairs, circa 1900. Pair of Thonet chairs, manufactured in France. Set of
Bentwood, Rattan
1940's Fischel Provence Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel Provence Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four 1940’s Fischel Provence Bentwood
Bentwood
1940's Fischel French Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Ten 1940’s Fischel French Bentwood Dining
Bentwood
Chair Fischel Nr.60
By Thonet, D. G. Fischell
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.
Beech, Bentwood
1950's Fischel Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight 1950’s Fischel Slim Back Bentwood
Bentwood
1940's Fischel Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Six 1940’s Fischel Original Single
Bentwood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
1950's Fischel Stamped Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel Stamped Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. The process of steam
Bentwood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
1940's Fischel Stamped Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs - Good Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Fischel Stamped Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available. The process of
Oak, Bentwood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
1940's Fischel French Deep Back Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel French deep back bentwood dining chairs – set of four. 1930’s Fischel French deep
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
1950's Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight 1950’s Fischel French Slim
Bentwood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1950's Fischel French Saddle Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel French Saddle Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight 1950’s Fischel French
Bentwood
Rocking Chair by Fischel
Located in London, GB
Original Austrian rocking chair by Fischel. Newly hand caned seat and back
Bentwood
Bentwood Side Desk Cafe Dining Chair Possibly Thonet , J J Kohn, Fischel
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic bentwood side chair in the Viennese Secessionist style, circa 1920 - 1950. The chair is in
Beech
1940's Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight. The process of steam bending beech
Beech
Viennese Chair D.G.Fischel Nr.20, circa 1900
By Michael Thonet, D. G. Fischell
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Manufactured by the D.G.Fischel company (the
Beech, Bentwood
c.1910 Fischel Bentwood Barrel-Back Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Amazingly comfortable, signed Fischel, barrel-back arm chair. Completely restored structurally, it
Bentwood
Sold
H 24 in W 13 in D 16 in
French Thonet Style Bentwood Child's Chair with Caned Seat, circa 1900, Fischel
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at only 24 inches in height, this bentwood child's chair in the classic bistro style of
Cane, Bentwood
1950's French Dark Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Thirteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's French Dark Oak Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Thirteen. The process of steam
Oak
Children's Rocking Chair Fischel Nr.2, circa 1890
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by D.G.Fischel Company, circa 1890. Bent beechwood, newly restored.
Beech, Bentwood
Chair, Half Armchair Fischel Nr.367, circa 1920
By D. G. Fischell, Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
Beech, Bentwood
Bentwood Chairs Set of Five by Fischel Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1910
By Fischel
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant set of five bentwood chairs made by the renown company of Fischel in Vienna Austria, circa
Bentwood
1930's Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs, Spice, Set of Four
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Fischel Bentwood dining chairs – Spice – Set of four 1930’s Fischel Bentwood dining chairs
Bentwood
Fischel dining chair nr.31
By Fischel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fischel dining chair nr.31 in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Pr. Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Stools, Chairs by Fischel
By Thonet, Fischel
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated pair of bentwood chairs made in Czechoslovakia by noted maker Fischel. The chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Unusual Art Deco Iron Pendants with Milk Glass Globe
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
Three unusual iron pendants with opaline glass globes: These iron pendants are wired for use within the USA. Vienna Secessionist or Arts & Crafts style. Single light each (medium-bas...
Wrought Iron
$9,351 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Floral Chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Floral chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape Large chandelier with a yellow glass shade and transparent glass flowers above the stem on an all brass frame, Finland, circa 1960s.
Brass
$4,339
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
ART NOUVEAU CHAIR by THONET + JACOB & JOSEF KOHN WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and extremely rare Model N°6009 chair with armrests, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, in dark brown bended & lacquered wood, with superb backrest and airy armrests in folded woo...
Wood
$11,451
H 55.71 in W 55.12 in D 11.03 in
Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden Dimension...
Mahogany
$1,205 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
$11,024 / item
H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 14.97 in
Long Brass Chandelier With Rectangular Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long and narrow chandelier, ideal above a dining table, made of a brass structure and covered with Murano glass panels. The structure has a surprising shape with 90 degres angles sy...
Brass
Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large
Located in London, GB
A wrought iron martini table, hand made in England to a 1940s original design. Shown here finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes. Large: 31 c...
Wrought Iron
$819 / item
H 18.9 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Tung JA3, Steel Blue Side Table, by John Astbury for &Tradition
By John Astbury
Located in Dubai, AE
Contemporary British designer John Astbury wanted to create a side table endowed with a sense of monolithic strength. The result was Tung, a compact piece supported by three curved l...
Wood
Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare undocumented chair by Josef Hoffmann and J&J Kohn. An identical chair with leather upholstery is available as well.
Bentwood
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Ceramic
Provincial Ebonized Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Provincial-style pine painted display cabinet. The display case has remarkably subtle details such as slightly splayed legs that are tapered and encase the bottom shelf. Crown moldin...
Wood
$16,400
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...
Glass, Walnut
$7,750
H 81.25 in W 58 in D 28.75 in
19th Century Viennese Jacob & Josef Kohn Attributed Bentwood Cradle
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Forney, TX
A rare original Viennese Art Nouveau period beechwood child's cradle, attributed to Austrian furniture maker and interior designer J. & J. Kohn (Jacob & Josef Kohn Company). Exqu...
Beech
$12,300 / item
H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 34.65 in
Lounge Chairs 'MP-81' by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
MP-81 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer, designed in the 1970s, exemplary pieces of Brazilian mid-century modern design. These chairs feature beautifully restored red leather paired wi...
Leather, Walnut
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