$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
Grafton Furniture French Art Deco Black Leather & Gold Library Club Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century / Early 21st Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired frame with curved back and scrolled arms.
Leather, Hardwood
$760Sale Price|20% Off
1960s EST Modern Office Leather Task Chair Grafton, WI
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration Industrial office by EST leather task chair Grafton, WI Circa the 1960s. Stamped by maker Aluminum with new leather upholstery.
Aluminum
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H 26.5 in W 30.5 in D 32.5 in
Grafton Everest, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, South Africa, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and velvet lounge chairs designed and produced by Grafton Everest, South Africa, c. 1970s.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 26 in D 28 in
2 Vintage Grafton Furniture Art Deco Ebonized Club Lounge Library Accent Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Grafton Furniture club / lounge / library accent chairs featuring art deco style ebonized frame with scalloped / sloped arm design and nailhead trim.
Upholstery, Hardwood
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H 40 in W 36.5 in D 40 in
Grafton Furniture French Art Deco Black Leather & Gold Library Club Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired frame with curved back and scrolled arms.
Leather, Giltwood
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H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 40.36 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON ARMCHAIRS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRiC
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is a rare pair of chairs, they are the most original examples you will ever see and in and most collectable model, the Bridgewater.
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 32.68 in W 112.6 in D 45.28 in
HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON FOUR SEAT SOFA & PAiR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE VELVET FABRIC
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Howard & Son’s are simply put the finest chair makers in history, the late Queen even had a very large private collection.
Velvet
19th Century Howard and Sons Grafton Library Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 19th C Howard and Sons Grafton model armchair. The chair is raised on turned oak legs with all the castors being stamped "Howard and Sons" The rear left leg is stamped w...
Oak
Outsized Grafton Chair by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique easy armchair, this is an unusually large version of the Grafton model made by Howard and Sons of Berners Street in London. This is one of the more elegant designs with serpe...
Large Comfortable Howard Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Single Howard and Sons Grafton Chair on turned legs. Restored by Howard Chairs around 15 years ago.
Deep Comfortable Chair Made By Howard And Sons Of London
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard and Sons Grafton chair standing on square taper legs with the original casters bearing the makers name.
Sold
H 34 in W 30.5 in D 40 in
Howard and Sons of London Grafton Model Chair, Special Order Ball and Claw Foot
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusually for a Grafton model the base of the chair is serpentine, the lower rail is usually flat from front to back.
Sold
H 28.55 in W 59.45 in D 45.67 in
Mid Century Chromecraft Usa Grafton W1s Space Age Dining Table 4 Chairs 70s
By Chromcraft
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Retro Chromecraft USA Grafton Atomic Dining Table with 4 Chairs A fantastic and extremely stylish 1972 dining room suite.
Aluminum, Chrome
French Art Deco Club Chair, Leather Upholstery, Wood Frame, 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Club chair from Art Deco period France. This chair has the original leather with some wear consistent with age and use. The frame of the chair is wood, with curved arms often found w...
Leather, Wood
$4,524
H 37.01 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's ART DECO DEEP BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original fully restored hand dyed deep Brown leather Art Deco Circa 1920-1930's club armchair ...
Leather
$2,513
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Hannah Morrison for Knoll Suede Office Chair, 1950s
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Paris, FR
Superb desk chair designed in the USA by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in the 1950s-1960s composed of a meticulously polished aluminium structure with swivel base on rol...
Aluminum
Knoll Pollock Chair in Wheat Leather, Steel Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Charles Pollock was a master of design who's work was supported by Florence Knoll and her company, Knoll. Pollock's understanding of design was that every object has an edge and ever...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair, Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on wheels. Very nice original condition. Four Chairs currently available. These are all fixed height models.
Metal
French Art Deco Club Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, France, 1930s This armchair of French origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1930s. The chair features beautiful streamlined lines and s...
Leather, Wood
French Leather Club or Lounge Chair from the Art Deco Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage French leather upholstered club or lounge chair from the Art Deco era - featuring a comfortable shaped back and seat with removable cushion, elegantly designed wood-tr...
Metal
$1,499
H 32 in W 23.25 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Aluminum, Chrome
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Versatile chair with adjustable hand-stitched leather seat having a small back rest. The ...
Aluminum, Steel
$2,200
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Terni Series Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy, 1958
By Ico Parisi, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Office chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, a timeless masterpiece of mid-century Italian design. This office chair from Ico Parisi's renowned Terni series was crafted in 1958. Made of ...
Metal
$1,800
H 33.25 in W 31.25 in D 21 in
Antonio Citterio Desk Chair for Vitra, Leather & Papercord, Italy, 2000s
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antonio Citterio desk chair for Vitra, c.2000's, Italy. The chair features dark brown leather armrests and seat with a woven paper cord seat back. The chair rests upon a five star ca...
Aluminum
$3,100 / item
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in L 32 in
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...
Metal
Executive Swivel Office Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c. 1950
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York City, NY
Executive swivel office chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Made in the United States circa 1950.
Steel
Executive Leather Office Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. USA. Black leather upholstery with padded cushions
Leather
$2,452
H 37.8 in W 31.5 in D 24.81 in
Louis XV French Bergere Armchair Finished with Black Leather & Brass Stud Detail
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Louis XV Style French Bergère Armchair in Black Leather with Brass Stud Detailing An elegant French Louis XV style bergère armchair, beautifully reimagined in rich black leather and...
Brass
$1,039Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Leather Office Chair by Ward Bennett for Bricket Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A classic desk chair in black leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates with original 5 star chrome base and rolling casters. Measurements taken at the lowest height setting. M...
Chrome
$13,506
H 34.65 in W 71.66 in D 39.38 in
STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH MADE FOR LIBERTY'S LONDON KILIM THREE SEAT SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cush...
Upholstery, Beech
19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian alabaster bust. Well sculpted antique Italian alabaster or marble bust of a classical female mounted on a plinth. This is a beautifully detailed antique alabast...
Alabaster
$3,850
H 41 in W 75 in D 33.5 in
Refined and Chic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Settee Sofa Canape Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined French Louis XV carved walnut settee, circa 1920, embodies the elegance and sophistication of classic French design. With its graceful serpentine back, scrolled arms, an...
Walnut
Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in New York, NY
A provincial green-painted slant-front desk, Northern Europe or France, early to mid-19th century, featuring gently curved cabriole legs and a lightly serpentine lower apron that len...
Wood
$3,236Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.3 in W 35.4 in D 0.19 in
Kitchen Tile Backsplash - Hand Painted Portuguese Tiles Azulejos "Hanging Foods"
Located in Baldock, England
Beautiful tile mural with the "HANGING VEGETABLES" motif finely painted. Quantity: 42 tiles Tile mural size: 41.3"H X 35.4"W (105cm X 90cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) O...
Ceramic, Paint
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
Baroque Style Etched Venetian Mirror
By Seguso, Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso, Salviati, Archimede Seguso
Located in Houston, TX
Baroque Style Etched Venetian Mirror. Offered is a stunning rectangular Venetian mirror with a beautiful etched design with blown glass accents expertly crafted on the island of Mura...
Glass, Murano Glass
$52,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 68.5 in W 55.5 in D 12 in
Fine Palatial Italian 19th Century Florentine Giltwood Carved Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A palatial and museum quality Italian 19th century Florentine Rococo giltwood carved mirror frame. The ornately carved frame with scrolls and acanthus, all gilt is original, circa Fl...
Wood
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
Elegant Crystalline Glaze Porcelain Vase, University City, Taxile Doat
By Taxile Doat
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant thrown porcelain vase with an expansive and vibrant aquamarine crystalline glaze on a sand colored base by master French ceramist Taxile Doat, from the University City Porcel...
Porcelain
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed
Located in London, GB
This grand daybed would make a fantastic addition to a traditional lounge room: framed in dark mahogany and upholstered in green and gold striped silk, the daybed is a fine work of a...
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century Italian, Northern Tuscan, sofa. With gently curved back and gilded scroll details to each arm. Of walnut construction with hand carved details to each leg,...
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This mid-18th century oak corner cupboard originates from the Prebysterie (living quarters of a pastor) of the small Normandy village of Foie, now part of Normanville. It was reputed...
Oak
$33,138
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Important Empire Early 19th Century Fauteuil by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Despite his long life, very little is known about the general production of menuisier (chairmaker) Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864) and even less about his use of bent laminates, whic...
Cane, Bentwood
Art Deco Rational Bed from Vezzani, Italy, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rationalist bed in walnut, walnut burl and maple. The lines echo the designs of Marcello Piacentini and Giuseppe Terragni. The manufacturer is Vezzani of Pescia. Internal measurement...
Maple, Walnut, Burl
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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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