$650
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Ebonized Regency Wood Side Chair in Black with Stick and Ball Gold Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The spindle back is accented with gold circular carved wood pieces. It reminds us of stick and ball furniture. The sides under the upholstered seat, have stretchers and are accented ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$995
H 42 in W 19.5 in D 31 in
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick & Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick and Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features shapely sculpted wood frame, cane seat, uniquely designed backrest, very nice...
Cane, Chestnut
Jenkins & Phipps Stick and Ball Wicker Portrait Chair
By Jenkins & Phipps
Located in Hanover, MA
Jenkins & Phipps stick and ball wicker photographers or portrait chair with asymmetrical scrolled right arm and fiddleheads, woven skirt, and woven beaded front legs.
Wicker
Jenkins & Phipps Stick and Ball Wicker Portrait Chair
By Jenkins & Phipps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jenkins & Phipps stick and ball wicker photographers or portrait chair with asymmetrical scrolled right arm and fiddleheads, woven skirt, and woven beaded front legs.
Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
19th Century Antique French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair in Carved Oak
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique sturdy useable chair, wood stick and ball craftsmanship corner chair with original rush seat raised on turned legs and stretcher base.
Rush, Oak
19th Century Antique French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair in Carved Oak
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique sturdy useable chair, wood stick and ball craftsmanship corner chair with original rush seat raised on turned legs and stretcher base.
Rush, Oak
Pair of stick and ball Heywood Wakefield side chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stick and ball Heywood Wakefield side chairs circa 1900
Wood
Sold
H 27.5 in W 25 in L 27.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Spool Carved Corner Chair Bobbin Chair Stick and Ball
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts spool carved corner chair bobbin chair stick and ball. Item features turn carved spindle frame, upholstered seat, very nice antique item, quality American craft...
Fabric, Wood
Early Aesthetic American Renaissance Ball and Stick Slipper Chair Davenport
Located in Chicago, IL
Early aesthetic American Renaissance ball and Stick slipper chair possibly by Davenport.
Sold
H 39 in W 40 in D 21.75 in
English Upholstered Two Seat Wood Bobbin Stick and Ball Armchair or Bench
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fantastic antique stick and ball armchair or bench. This beautiful chair features a turned wooden back, arms and legs.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32.25 in W 46.75 in D 23.25 in
Antique Eastlake Stick & Ball Carved Mahogany Settee & Chair Parlor Set
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake parlor set offers mahogany stick and ball frame with chair crest having embossed central shield with flanking scroll and foliate elements, matching settee with pi...
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Americana Stick and Ball Bamboo Corner Chair, circa 1890s
Located in Bellport, NY
A lovely antique Americana stick and ball corner chair with a new woven mat seat, circa 1890s.
Bamboo, Cane
1960s French Stick and Ball Wooden and Rush Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A charming dark wood stick and ball craftmanship corner chairs with original rush seat.
Rush, Wood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
1960s French Bobbin Turned Stick and Ball Wood Rush Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A charming dark wood stick and ball craftmanship corner chairs with original rush seat.
Rush, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of Antique French Stick and Ball Corner Chairs with Coral Polychrome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Antique French Stick and Ball Corner Chairs with Coral Polychrome Presenting a quintessential example of French craftsmanship, this pair of antique French stick and ball cor...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Provincial Corner Chairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of antique sturdy useable chair, wood stick and ball craftsmanship corner chair with original rush seat raised on turned legs and stretcher base.
Rush, Oak
Pair of French Arts & Crafts Turned Oak Corner Chairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of French rush-seat corner chairs, Coin du Feu. Pair of antique sturdy useable chair, wood stick and ball craftsmanship corner chair with original rush seat raised on turned le...
Oak
Antique French Country Rush Seat Corner Chairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of French rush-seat corner chairs, Coin du Feu. Pair of antique sturdy useable chair, wood stick and ball craftsmanship corner chair with original rush seat raised on turned le...
Rush, Oak
Ball & Stick Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Wainscott, NY
Single Ball & Stick Small Scale Chair with Rush Seat
Two Pair of Syrian Stick & Ball Armchairs
Located in Sarasota, FL
We have 2 pair a total of 4 Stick & Ball ARMCHAIRS from Syria hand made of wood and inset with blue stone & white bone in the stick and ball design.
Stone
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$1,764 / 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
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
The 'Jaipur' Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is our Jaipur sofa. Inspired by an original Anglo- Indian sofa we found on our travels. We wanted to make a show stopping piece that encapsulated design with practicality and th...
Upholstery
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 46 in D 20 in
6 Pc. Set Ornate Antique Wicker by Heywood Brothers c 1890's
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Incredible set of six antique wicker pieces by Heywood Brothers, circa 1890's. This rare set consists of three side chairs, one rocking chair, one lounge chair and one loveseat sett...
Wicker
Art Deco Colonial Armchairs, 1930s, set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Art Deco Colonial Armchairs, wood, 1930s, set of two. These two armchairs reflect the bold lines and decorative flair of 1930s Art Deco, infused with a colonial influence. The woode...
Wood
$10,500
H 37 in W 51 in D 30 in
19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare wicker conversation chair also known as a Tete-a-Tete .This side by side chair is woven in a very gracious design in a natural finish with beautifully styled curly cue wi...
Wicker, Cane, Wood
American Victorian Natural Wicker Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker arm chair with fan shaped back with scroll and filigree design. (Heywood Brothers)
Wicker
$39,950 / set
H 40 in W 65 in D 30 in
Heywood-Wakefield Victorian Shellback Wicker Rocking Chairs Settee Tables
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, museum quality, rattan wicker suite you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exhibit...
Wicker, Wood
$338Sale Price|62% Off
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield (attr) Ball & Stick Wicker Chair, Circa 1890
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
A truly wonderfully preserved example of Victorian stick and ball fiddlehead style. Great Patina. This fanciful hand made chair features ball and stick designs, skilled scrollwork, s...
Wicker, Paint
$695
H 46 in W 25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair with Brass Accents
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair with Brass Accents. Item features ornate brass accents, brass rear brace to back, solid wood construction, beautiful woo...
Brass
Victorian Style Wicker Child’s Photographer’s Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
A Victorian style wicker child’s photographer’s studio lounge chair, late 20th century. 27 ½ inches wide by 21 inches deep by 27 inches tall; seat height 13 inches
Wicker
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