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Biedermeier Pair Of Austrian Chairs Joseph Danhauser Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
to specify that the seats of the chairs are in good condition, but we prefer not to cover them with a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Tobia Scarpa “Pigreco” Dining Chairs for Gavina, 1960, Set of 6
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the padded seat. The “Pigreco” evokes the genres of the tub chair and the three-legged chair, but its
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Quirky 1960s Danish Teak Chairs By Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler
By K.S. Mobler, Niels Otto Møller, Kai Kristiansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Scandinavian Modern chair. Whilst keeping to the genre and design style, Kristiansen adds panache with their
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood, Teak
Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
cantilever steel chair and ushered in an entire genre of design. In the late 1920s, Breuer and Stam were
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
Pair Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs with Klismos Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Washington, MD
this fabulous new genre, as in the Greek Klismos inspired saber legs of these chairs paired with the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Upholstered Finnish Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Finland, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
genre-defining 'Tired Man' chair. Similarly to those iconic models, the most notable feature of this
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
John Hutton "Thebes" Chair Designed for Randolph & Hein
By John Hutton
Located in East Hampton, NY
Designer John Hutton was a San Francisco designer, Who virtually created a genre of modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chair for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
designer Flemming Lassen's genre-defining 'Tired Man' wing chair from 1935. This is the larger of the 2
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chair for The Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Danish designer Flemming Lassen's genre-defining 'Tired Man' wing chair from 1935. This is the larger of
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
. It draws inspiration by Danish designer Flemming Lassen's genre-defining 'Tired Man' chair from 1935
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 35.44 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
. It draws inspiration by Danish designer Flemming Lassen's genre-defining 'Tired Man' chair from 1935
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 35.44 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Mid-century Lounge Chair with ottoman by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Martin Eisler shines through in the lounge chair and ottoman set that exemplifies the Brazilian
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
6 Maison Jansen Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs with Claw feet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the most elegant chairs we have presented in this genre.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 16 in D 15.5 in
Pr. Wrought Iron Mid Century Hoop Chairs by John Cicchelli for Riley Wolff 1950s
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in New York, NY
's. These chairs have become a classic of the MCM genre, and still appear modern even after 70 years
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Eames DCM Herman Miller Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Eames designed DCM (Dining Chair Metal). Chairs This pair of chairs are currently in later
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 Napoleon III Period Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 12 Napoleon III Period Painted Dining Chairs possess a regal elegance that cannot be denied
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Paint
8 Bauhaus Black Leather & Chrome Cantilever Italian Chairs Attributed Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in Topeka, KS
to admit… there is something unmatchable with this genre of chair design. It’s no wonder they are so
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Six Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs Manufactured By Belgo Chrom, Belgium 1970's
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Hellouw, NL
finish.These chairs have a distinguished look and fit perfectly into the Hollywood Regency genre with their
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 French Empire dining chairs in mahogany with bronze mounts are a stylish expression of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Reflections of Contemplation by German Artist Karl Weise, Candle Light Genre
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting features a young girl sitting on a chair in a dimly lit room, illuminated by the soft
Category
1910s Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century genre oil painting of a French cobbler at work
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
elderly shoemaker seated on a rickety chair next to a bench. The light from a window illuminates his work
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.5 in W 28.25 in D 3.75 in
19th Century genre oil painting of fisher folk on a beach
By WILLIAM SHAYER SENIOR (1787-1879)
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
a furniture artist painting designs on chairs. He later painted heraldic designs for a coaching firm
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 37.25 in W 45.25 in D 4.25 in
Wright & Davies Sterling Silver Box Hand Painted Enamel Plaque with Genre Scene
By Wright & Davies 1
Located in Cincinnati, OH
features a genre scene. The delightful image is set within an elegantly appointed salon and depicts an
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 5.375 in
Portrait of a Cat and Dog - Victorian genre 1884 animal art oil painting
By Carl Suhrlandt
Located in London, GB
over the chair. It is a stunning large and very well painted oil on canvas and a fine example of his
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hight Chair
By Julie Blackmon
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Steen, along with those of other Dutch and Flemish genre painters, helped inspire this body of work. I
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Chair, Original Mixed Media Collage, 2021
By Elizabeth Emery
Located in Boston, MA
Chair, Original Mixed Media Collage, 2021
Artist Commentary:
This is one of months of daily
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book
By Bruce Gray
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Contemporary Functional Sculpture
Subject: Abstract
Medium: Metal, Assemblage
Surface: Metal
Category
Late 20th Century Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic Mid Century architectural design, from recognized master of the genre, Eero
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
The lady on the chair. 1978. Paper, mixed media, 20x12 cm
By Juris Zvirbulis
Located in Riga, LV
The lady on the chair. Paper, mixed media, 20x12 cm
A loose and veiled painting depicts a
Category
1970s Naturalistic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Mixed Media
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 0.08 in
Peasants smoking and drinking - Gillis van Tilborgh (c. 1625 - 1678)
Located in Gent, BE
, sits upon a modest chair, engaged in her simple meal. Her youthful visage captivates her innocence
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Black Leather Taylor Sofa One Seater
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
cradles sporty upholstery on the seat and back, this chameleon-like chair effortlessly evolved into
Category
2010s Chinese Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
The Upholsterer's Apprentice By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in New York, NY
reading in the chair he is presumably working on. The boy should be busy at work, using the hammer that
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 26 in W 16 in D 15 in
Anglo Indian Peacock Cobra Armchair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
reed designed as a peacock chair inside a cobra form chair. Best of the genre.
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Outdoor Gardenias Armchair with pergola, by Jaime Hayon, terrace garden green
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gardenias is a collection of furniture for the garden, Patio, and terrace. That’s not a real genre
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 65.36 in W 27.56 in D 35.04 in
A praying elderly woman by Quiringh Van Brekelenkam (1622-1669)
Located in Gent, BE
Oil on panel
Signed and dated lower left.
Quiringh van Brekelenkam was a Dutch genre painter, who
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Finnish White Comfy Marta Blomstedt Armchair with Its Matching Footstool, 1960's
By Lenzi
Located in Brussel, BE
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
The Letter
By Andrea Landini
Located in New Orleans, LA
virtuosity — from the finely carved and upholstered chair to the neoclassical painting in the background
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roulade Sofa
By KiBiSi
Located in Kaunas, LT
while channelling the new.
It is a meeting between generations and genres, a meeting between mattress
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Antique oil painting, Boy Fleaing a Dog, Gerard ter Borch, Dutch golden age
Located in DEVENTER, NL
sits on a chair with the dog on his lap. On a table on the right there is a book and a pen. On a wooden
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pair of 19th Century Watercolours - Tucking In, Full Up
Located in Corsham, GB
A truly charming pair od 19th Century watercolour genre scenes, the first showing a young boy
Category
19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
The cardinal's pet - Victor Marais-Milton (1872-1948)
By Victor Marais-Milton
Located in Gent, BE
linked to Ernest Meissonnier, who by the end of his career had become a master of genre painting and an
Category
19th Century Romantic Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Pair of armchairs in grey fabric, by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Carlo Hauner. His chairs, as seen in the provided images, are quintessential examples of this iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Portrait of three children - Bernhard Keil (1624-1687)
Located in Gent, BE
he lived for the rest of his life, settling in Rome in 1656.
Life-size genre pictures of a few
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Nude oil painting, large post-impressionist sitting nude by Pio Santini
Located in AIGNAN, FR
knife by the artist adds interest to the eye and texture to the touch. The lilac hues of the chair are
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a woman, French Antique portrait of a woman, framed portrait
Located in AIGNAN, FR
studded chair. She looks away from the artist, deep in thought, her blue eyes complimented by a blue neck
Category
1840s French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Hungarian Framed Oil on Canvas Painting by Vilmos Nagy
Located in Dallas, TX
", depicts a young beauty holding the back of a chair in the Art Nouveau style. The art is signed in the
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
H 39.25 in W 30.75 in D 2.5 in
Portrait of a Seated Lady - French 1880 Victorian art female portrait drawing
Located in London, GB
Joseph Tissot. Created around 1880 the drawing is of a woman relaxing on a reclining chair outdoors, lost
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Pencil
Gio Ponti Christofle Style Brass Vase, Italy 1960s
By Christofle, Gio Ponti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
chairs to ceramics and coffeemakers — and his buildings, including the brawny Pirelli Tower (1956) in his
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Beach Landscape Lithograph by Dennis Hare
Located in Pasadena, CA
The field of coastal landscapes is a genre that has been explored by countless artists throughout
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
made by Henredon, though no labels remain on the chairs. A different back style than most in this genre
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
Patrician of Venice After Alexandre Cabanel Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas 47"
Located in Dayton, OH
with long red hair in an elegant red Elizabethan gown, standing next to a chair. Displayed in a carved
Category
Late 20th Century Elizabethan Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 46.5 in W 3 in D 34.5 in
Rare 1870s French Bronze Sculpture "Sleeping Woman" by Aimé-Jules Dalou
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in Shippensburg, PA
latest fashions of the day, while the various genre elements of the scene are also carefully chosen to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Large Alabaster Sculpture P. Emilio Fiaschi 19th Century
By Emilio Fiaschi
Located in London, GB
and leaning over a maiden seated in a Savonarola chair with paw feet.
The sculpture is raised on an
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
The Gossip - Scottish 19thC art Victorian oil painting young romantic couple
By William Fettes Douglas
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian Scottish genre oil on canvas painting which dates to 1868 and is titled The Gossip
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique portrait of a woman sitting by Carl Ernst Von Stetten
Located in AIGNAN, FR
portraits, scenes with figures, genre scenes, landscapes and urban landscapes. He studied at the Royal
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Oil on Canvas Framed Painting of a Daydreaming Woman by Coomans
By Pierre Olivier Joseph Coomans
Located in London, GB
depicting a classical beauty as she ponders while seated in a lacquered chair, wearing rich fabrics and
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 3 in
Signed Peter Saul print 1971 (Peter Saul Shicago Justus)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
in contempt of the court. Seale was then handcuffed, leg-cuffed to a chair and a tape was placed
Category
1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Armchair with Embroidery
Located in Dallas, TX
embroidered on the seatback. Sculpted from luxurious French walnut, it is a more unusual example of the genre
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Oil on Canvas Painting, Interior of an Inn with Dancing Peasants, 18th C
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in Dallas, TX
frame with two layers of beading.
Both Teniers were known for developing the “peasant genre” or “tavern
Category
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 26.5 in W 36.5 in D 2 in
English Antique Landscape Painting of Wooded Glade attr. William Shayer, Sr.
By WILLIAM SHAYER SENIOR (1787-1879)
Located in Shippensburg, PA
., originally from Southampton, began his artistic journey by painting rush-bottom chairs. He then relocated to
Category
Antique 19th Century English Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 23.75 in W 28 in D 1 in
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