19th Century French Mahogany Table Empire style with Louis Philippe four Chairs
Located in Vigonza, Padua
French mahogany dining table from the early 19th century, Empire style, with four elegant hand-carved Louis Philippe mahogany chairs of the same age, still usable.
Mahogany
$783Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rattan Bamboo Table Base in Star Shape for Four Chairs
Located in Lomita, CA
This chic vintage table base is constructed of bamboo and rattan. It has an attractive patina and "starfish" form. Appraiser says it is probably American, from the mid to late 20th ...
Bamboo, Rattan
1970 McGuire Rattan Games Flip Top Extension Dining Table and Four Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Sheridan, CO
McGuire comprising revolving flip top games and dining table with two woven rattan side chairs and two armchairs. Chairs feature McGuire "M" logo inlay in back of each chair seat (se...
Textile, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four French Acanthus Gilt Wood Scrolled Upholstered Arm Chairs, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Four French acanthus carved gilt wood upholstered scrolled arm chairs with articulated carved foliage borders, flanking foliage corner medallions, and resting on the original ...
Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood
Four Vintola Dining Chairs, White Velvet Adamo and Eva by Dedar, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Four French Chairs, Period Louis XVI, Stamped J.B. Lelarge, Paris, circa 1775
Located in Doha, QA
An absolutely fantastic set of four original Louis XVI French armchairs made by Jean Baptiste Lelarge. All four chairs have Lelarge stamp on them . He was one of the most famous furn...
Tapestry, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Set of Four Vintage Chairs in Orange Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a orange beautiful velvet gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs are after undergone a full carpentry and uph...
Textile, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Chairs in Yellow Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a yellow beautiful velvet gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs are after undergone a full carpentry and uph...
Textile, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Chairs in Blue Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a beautiful blue velvet gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs are after undergone a full carpentry and uphol...
Textile, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Chairs in Red Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a beautiful red velvet gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs are after undergone a full carpentry and uphols...
Textile, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Chairs in Pastel Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a pastel beautiful velvet gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs are after undergone a full carpentry and uph...
Textile, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Chairs in Colorful Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a colorful beautiful velvet gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs are after undergone a full carpentry and u...
Textile, Beech
Set of Four 20th Century Vintage Blue Chairs by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala in a Classic edition. Medium brown wood combined with a gray blue (color 2233) fabric gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs has undergone a...
Textile, Beech
Set of Four Mid Century Multicolored Velvet Chairs by M. Puchala, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of Four Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a beautiful french velvet gives it elegance and nobility. The chair has undergone a full carpentry ...
Textile, Beech
Saucer Dining Set, Includes Four Chairs and 48" Table by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
The Saucer Dining Set by Brent Warr unites sculptural expression with refined functionality. Featuring the signature stacked-ball motif, both the table and chairs strike a bold yet b...
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint
Set of Four Boucle Shell Club Chairs and Dining Table, by Vintola Studio, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
Beech, Walnut
Franck Evennou, Club, Bronze Side Chair, France, 2000
By Franck Evennou
Located in New York, NY
The chair's four hand-hammered legs bow out from the corners of plump square seat and terminate with flared and accented feet; its back balances this strong base with a grill of twis...
Bronze
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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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