Art Deco "Gondole" Chairs by Dominique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
André Domin (1885-1967) & Marcel Genevriere (1885-1967). Pair of low-back chairs "Gondole", in light maple wood covered with mottled beige linen, from circa 1930.
Linen, Wood
Set of Three Fauteuils and Three Chairs à La Gondole
By Jacob Frères
Located in Vienna, AT
probably by Frères Jacob Georges II und François-Honoré-Georges JACOB A very rare and elegant set consisting of three Fauteuils and three chairs – exquisitely executed in mahoga...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Armchairs / Tub Chairs in Carved Mahogany, France, Early 19th Century
Located in L'Etang, FR
French Restauration period (1815-1830) pair of armchairs / tub chairs / bergères gondoles. In solid and veneered mahogany.
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
a pair of Gondole chairs
Located in New York, NY
a pair of Gondole chairs
Wood, Silk
French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant set of six French Empire gondola dining chairs made of solid Mahogany with a high luster French polish finish. These chairs have very strong frames with a nice seating ang...
Mahogany
Rare French Empire Set of 10 Mahogany "Gondole" Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style set of ten solid mahogany gondola dining chairs. Newly reupholstered in a brown linen blend. French polish finish. Strong and very comfortable. Seat height is 18 ...
Mahogany
Pair of fabric and wood chairs
Located in New York, NY
a pair of Gondole chairs.
Silk, Wood
Louis XVI Bergere Gondole
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XVI Period bergere gondole with a nicely patinated frame retaining some of its original grey painted finish, currently upholstered in a pale yellow silk brocade fabric a...
18th Century Louis XVI Bergere Gondole
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XVI Period bergere gondole with a nicely patinated frame retaining some of its original grey painted finish, currently upholstered in silk Ikat fabric, with a down fille...
Beech
French Empire Set of Six Mahogany "Gondole" Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style set of solid mahogany gondola dining chairs. Newly reupholstered in linen blend. French polish finish.
Mahogany
A Fine Louis XVI Period Bergere Gondole
Located in Hixson, TN
A very nice recovered period Louis XVI Gondole Bergere chair. Very nice and original painted finish with a worn patina.
3 Charles X Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
3 Charles X chairs with Gondole form backs and burlwood & mahogany inlay.
Mahogany, Burl
Diminutive Bergere Chair, Louis XV Period Circa 1760
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming Louis XV period diminutive bergere “gondole”,possibly a child’s chair mid 18th century in beech with original cream painted finish.
Beech
Pair of Antique Regency Period Spoon Back Chairs, circa 1810
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Regency Period Spoon Back Chairs, circa 1810 The sabre legs and distinctive curved backs of this attractive pair derives from contemporary French models of chairs...
Wood
Set of 12 French Restoration Period Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Fabulous set of 12 French Restoration period "gondole" dining chairs in solid mahogany, strong and elegant chairs recently reupholstered in a linen blend.
Mahogany
Set of Six French Antique Empire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Classic set of six French antique Empire style gondole dining chairs in solid mahogany. Elegant and strong.
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.25 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of Eight French Neoclassic Revival Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
French 19th century Neoclassic Revival dining chairs of "gondole" form with open back and a shaped center splat, the arms curving into the frame, with green leather upholstered seats...
French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant set of six French Empire gondola dining chairs made of solid mahogany with a high luster French polish finish. They have very strong frames with a nice seating angle, and ...
Mahogany
Rare Set of 4 Swan Gondole Chairs & Table, Maison Jansen Early 20Th. C
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a Rare Set of 4 Swan Gondole Chairs & Table, in the manner of Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency, (1930-1950) Painted in a Teal Green and Patinated made of Iron and Brass...
Metal
Pair of French Charles X gondola chairs, 1800-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Charles X period, French Restoration, mahogany “chaise en gondole” chairs with leather upholstered boxed slip seats.
Leather, Mahogany
Gondole Library Chair Mahogany, 19th Century UK
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Elegant Gondole library chair with great lines and details.
Mahogany
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This 'gondole' style of chair features a comfortably curved and enveloping back and a loose, but tailored, padded seat cushion.
Upholstery, Walnut
One Gondole Chair By Andre Arbus, 1930's
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
One gondole chair by André ARBUS, 1930's.
Two Gondole Chairs Attributed to Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Janvry, Essonne
2" Art Deco" gondole chairs in carved mahogany attributed to Maurice Dufrene with flowers carved on the top of the back,recent green velvet upholster.
Mahogany
Louis XV style Gondole Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early mid-19th century French fauteuil is upholstered in beautiful needlework tapestry of multi-colored flowers. The carved oak frame surrounds the chair and has graceful cabrio...
Oak
A pair of gondole chairs and a third baby one
Located in Isle sur sorgue, Provence
A set of 3 chairs with Hermes red leather
Leather
Set of Six Mahogany Chairs by Sue et Mare, 1925
By Sue et Mare
Located in Paris, FR
Six exceptional mahogany gondole chairs, 1925, by Louis Sue et André Mare, France.
Mahogany
Large 'En Gondole' Rattan Chair in the Riveria Style
By Louis Sognot
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Louis Sognot, with the distinctive 'diagonal' cane construction particularly characteristic of the designer France, circa 1950.
Rattan
Set of Ten French Empire Gondole Dining Chairs
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
An original restored set of ten French Empire gondola dining chairs. Each has been completely restored and reupholstered. There are eight chairs and two carvers. Measures: Height t...
Chaise en Gondole by D.I.M.
Located in New Orleans, LA
side chair in mahogany by D.I.M., upholstered in green sculpted velvet in a scallop pattern
A Pair of Charles X Bergères en Gondole
Located in Oaks, PA
A stunning pair of diminutive Charles X birds eye maple, Bergères en Gondole, vintage custom upholstery.
Birdseye Maple
A Pair of Second Empire Fauteuil-Gondole, France
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of second empire chairs with exquisitely carved gilded swans on sabre legs.
Giltwood
Painted white and parcel-gilded bergère à oreilles and à gondole
Located in New York, NY
Painted white and parcel-gilded bergère à oreilles and à gondole with sloped carved armrests and running rosettes on the seat apron above carved acanthus saber form legs. Upholstered...
Giltwood
Sold
H 40.16 in W 26.38 in D 35.44 in
Pair of mid 20th c. mahogany French Empire style "fauteuils en gondole"
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Pair of mid XXth century French mahogany Empire style" fauteuils en gondole"
Rare Set of Eight French Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare set of 8 French, Empire-inspired Art Deco side chairs "Fauteuil en gondole" in the manner of Lucie Holt Le Son, as illustrated in a reference book.
Amboyna
Set of Eight Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of eight late 19th century French mahogany "chaises a gondole" dining chairs with upholstered seats
Wood
Set of 6 Art Deco chairs in the manner of Lucie HOLT LE SON
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 6 French Art Deco side chairs (fauteuil en gondole) in the manner of Lucie HOLT LE SON.
Leather, Amboyna
6 Baker Gondole Back Dining Chairs, 2 arms 4 sides, Silver Label.
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous set of 6 Baker, Silver Label, Dining chairs. Gondola Backs, classical lines, wonderful quality, leather seats. Tight frames, Superb.
Feel free to contact us at 305 56...
Walnut, Leather
$3,479
H 32.49 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
Elegant Art Déco Macassar Wood Chair Hand Crafted in the Style of J. E. Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant Art Deco chair in the style of Jacques Emil Ruhlmann. Partly solid macassar wood, partly veneered. The surface is lacquered in high gloss. In the small volute at the end of t...
Metal, Nickel
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of French Art Deco chairs
Fabric, Wood
$16,689 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Table Lamps in Parchment and Wood Designed by Michel Leo
Located in Milan, IT
Astonishing pair of table lamps in parchment and wood designed by Michel Leo, made in Italy.
Wood
French Art Deco Inlaid Mahogany Mirror by Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco mahogany horizontal 8 sided narrow wall mirror with an inlaid trimmed border (MAURICE DUFRENE) (DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE)
Mahogany, Mirror
$4,082 / set
H 33.86 in W 18.31 in D 16.74 in
Rare Set of 6 Michel Dufet 'Duffet' Dining Chairs, 1950s, France
By Michel Duffet, Michel Dufet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of 6 original Michel Dufet (Duffet) dining chairs dating from the 1950s. In good original vintage condition, some signs of use and wear to the wood, including minor losses...
Wood
$2,703
H 18.51 in Dm 11.82 in
Swedish Grace Table Lamp in Fluted and Reeded Patinated Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant table lamp was designed and produced in Sweden in the mid 1930s. The decorative design is crafted entirely from solid brass, which has developed a beautiful, even pati...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Mahogany Stools, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Milanese mahogany stools with elegant sabre legs and seats with delicate scroll carving. Of very high quality. Milan, Italy, circa 1930 Size: 18" side height x 16" seat h...
Mahogany
$9,800
H 16.54 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Fine French 1930s Bedroom Bench / Daybed attributed to Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco walnut daybed / large bedroom bench attributed to Maurice Dufrene.
Wood, Upholstery
$22,000
H 28 in W 84 in D 36.5 in
Royere Gouffe Cerused Oak Daybed Deco, France, 1930s-1940s Midcentury
By Jean Royère, Maison Gouffé
Located in New York, NY
Royere Gouffe cerused oak daybed deco, France, 1930s-1940s midcentury Amazing rare pair of daybeds designed by Royere and made by Maison Gouffe. In lovely original condition. Pair a...
Oak
Léon Jallot, Early Art Deco Side chair, France, c. 1922
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Carved fruitwood Art Deco side chair by Léon Jallot. Provenance: This set of furniture, comprised of a pair of armchairs, a pair of side chairs, and a matching coffee table, was p...
Fruitwood
$9,500 / item
H 21 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Bespoke Cerused Oak and Parchment Table in the Dupre Lafon Manner
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Bespoke Cerused oak and parchment table in the Dupre Lafon Manner. Please note that this table can be completely customizable with a lead time of 8-10 weeks. The parchme...
Oak, Parchment Paper
Henri Rapin 1925 Paris Exposition Model Cabinet
By Henri Rapin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco cabinet by Henri Rapin, 1925, in cherry, rosewood, burled mahogany, ebony, and silvered metal. Finished interior with shelves. 31.5" wide x 14" deep x 64.5" h...
Silver Plate
$11,500 / set
H 36 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Jean Pascaud Ebonized Mahogany & Velvet Round Back Chairs, France, 1940
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very elegantly design pair of ebonized modernist chairs by Jean Pascaud featuring a thick rounded back, original velvet & gold braid trim.
Velvet, Ebony
$14,900
H 18 in W 48 in D 24 in
French Midcentury Style Gilt Iron Cocktail Table from Design by Marc du Plantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
A rare design for a French Mid-Century Modern cocktail table by Marc Duplantier in hand-hammered gilt metal with a glass top. Custom sizes are available. Additional References: Marc...
Wrought Iron
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