1950s Mid-Century Upholstered Chaise With Attached Table
By Ekornes
Located in Charleston, SC
and haldor vik for the svane ekornes factory, manufactured in the 1960s. The sofa is made of beech
Silk, Upholstery, Beech
Haldor Vik Og Ingmar Relling, Daybed, Model Svanette
By Ekornes, Ingmar Relling
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Haldor Vik & Ingmar Relling daybed with tilt function and sidetable function. With frame of teak
Wool, Teak
Norwegian 2-Seater Oak Sofa by Ilmar Relling & Haldor Vik
By Ingmar Relling, Ekornes
Located in VENLO, LI
& Haldor Vik for Ekornes Svane. This model stylish two-seater can easily be transformed into a guest bed
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 75.6 in D 29.53 in
Vintage “Svane” Daybed by Haldor Vikings and Ingmar Relling for Ekornes, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Ekornes
Located in Bucharest, RO
This 1960s 'Svane' daybed was designed by Haldor Vik and Ingmar Relling for Ekornes, Norway. Ingmar
Wool, Teak
$3,266 / set
H 23.63 in Dm 2.76 in
Pair of Large Blown Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of large high-end Murano glass on a white base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on white f...
Metal
$730 / item
H 10.8 in Dm 6.8 in
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset building in C...
Brass
French Art Deco Dining Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
### French Art Deco Dining Table by Charles Dudouyt A magnificent French Art Deco dining table by Charles Dudouyt, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and bold architectural line...
Oak
$7,044 / set
H 41 in W 27.75 in D 32 in
1930-1940, Rare Pair of Modernist Design Oak Lounge Chairs by Bas Van Pelt
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Lisse, NL
Dutch Arts and Crafts design, elegant oak lounge chairs. These very stylish chairs are made by Dutch design icon Bas Van Pelt and they are in excellent condition. The handcrafted oa...
Wood
1960s Pair of Rattan Armchairs , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition included fabric upholstery -There are visible wormholes in the wooden parts nevetherles the chairs are sturdy and stable and the chairs has been treated a...
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Art Deco Mirror, Europe, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Wall mirror made in 1940s. Very good original condition. Shipping quote on request
Mirror, Wood
$10,584Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 95.67 in D 40.16 in
Roda Teka Outdoor 174 Dining Table in Teak with Glazed Stoneware Top
By RODA, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Boston, MA
The Teka Roda collection includes the ability to innovate and match harmoniously natural materials and sophisticated technology, to create living and dining solutions original design...
Stone
Rectangular Lunette Wall Sconce, Single Band
By Ridgely Studio Works
Located in Toronto, CA
The LUNETTE wall sconce is composed of a cold rolled steel body with a delicate armature projecting a frosted cast glass diffuser. This sconce is available in a variety of plated fin...
Steel
Lia Dining Table Made from Teak (indoor or outdoor)
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to withstand any climate, this teak dining table can be used either indoors or outdoors. Seen here in 120" x 42" however it can be ordered in any size. Because each table i...
Teak
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Lounge Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dark mahogany outer frame. Hardwood inner frame. New recycled foam back and seat cushion. New luxurious high-end taupe and ivory windowpane-checked velvet upholstery fabric....
Mahogany, Upholstery
$8,106 / item
H 21.66 in Dm 14.57 in
Famous Adolf Loos "Turnowsky" Table Lamp Brass Silk Design from 1900, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A great design from 1900, Adolf Loos has used this lamp in several Interiors: Turnovsky, Paul Khuner, Lit.: E. Ottillinger, Adolf Loos, Wohnkonzepte und Möbelentwürfe, Salzburg 1994,...
Brass
$713 / item
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Twelve Stackable Chairs with Iron Frame and papercord Seat/Backrest, Italy 1980s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
With a minimalist design that nods to industrial style, these French chairs from the 1980s stand out for their simplicity. A red metal rod seems to race around, shaping the volume of...
Iron
$6,600 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 36 in
FORM(LA) Lago Round Coffee Table 36”L x 36”W x 14”H Rojo Alicante Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘LAGO’, ITALIAN FOR ‘LAKE’, HAS INSPIRED A FORM DERIVED FROM NATURE, TEXTURED WITH LUXURIOUS STONES AND METALS. THE COLLECTION ENCOURAGES NESTING AND LAYERING IN ITS AVAILABLE FORMS....
Travertine, Marble
Pair of Brass and Onyx Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rectangular wall sconces made of a carved bloc of onyx on three faces on a brass backplate and ends. Each sconce has its own unique patern that follows on all the faces.
Onyx, Brass
Square Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flushmount with hand blown clear and amethyst Murano glass panels mounted on white metal frame with chrome hardware / Made in Italy 9 lights / E26 or E27 type / max 60W each ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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