Hand-Carved Ebony Makonde Palaver Chair, Tribal Style, Ghana, 1970
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful hand carved ebony Makonde Palaver African birthing chair with delightful sea creatures.
Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Tribal Chairs
Wood
Hand-Carved Ebony Makonde Palaver Chair, Tribal Style, Ghana, 1970
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful hand carved ebony Makonde Palaver African birthing chair with delightful sea creatures.
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Hand Carved Modern Organic Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair hand carved from a single block of wood. Charred to an espresso tone revealing the unique wood grain.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Matched pair of heavy gauge, hand forged iron, Brutalist chairs.
Located in London, GB
Matched pair of heavy gauge, hand forged iron, Brutalist chairs. Recently upholstered in quality neutral linen fabric.
Iron
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in
French Brutalist Birth Chair, Dark Stained Pine, Hand-Carved, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French Brutalist Birth Chair in Dark Brown, ca. 1970s. The Chair is made of dark stained pine and with beautiful carvings and cut outs. Originally the chair was used as a birthing c...
Oak
Mid Century Venetian Hand Painted & Hand Carved Side Chairs C1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hand crafted and hand painted c1940 Venetian side chairs.
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Antique Kubbestol Trunk Chair, Hand-Crafted Pine, Circa 1880
Located in Hudson, NY
A traditional Scandinavian 'Kubbestol' or trunk chair. Hewn from a single log, with a hollow center that can be used for storage.
Pine
$1,200 / item
H 48 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Swedish Chair with Hand-Carved Floral Detailing, 20th Century
Located in New York, US
Swedish chair with hand carved floral detailing950
Wood
Gravel Chair by Philipp Aduatz: Hand-Crafted with Stone Finish
By Philipp Aduatz
Located in Weidling, AT
To create this innovative chair, the process began with shaping a polystyrene foam model by hand, a meticulous task that laid the foundation for the design.
Stone
Native American Hand Painted Folk Art Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Native American Hand Painted Folk Art Chair.
Wood
$1,818Sale Price / item|22% Off
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 13.78 in
Antique Kneeling Chairs from Italy, Hand-Crafted Fruitwood, 1920s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Set of rare antique rustic kneeling chairs from the mountains huts around Lake Maggiore in Italy. "Prie Dieu" chairs: the space in the back was used to store the prayer book and any...
Fruitwood
$652Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.93 in W 13.39 in D 16.34 in
Rustic Fruitwood Chair, Hand-Crafted, Removable Backrest, Italy, 1935
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
An old rustic wooden chair, with a removable backrest so it can be stored in a small space. It's simple but sturdy, and very plesant: it can also be used as a support surface. Sizes:...
Fruitwood
19th Century Walnut Victorian Hand-Carved Chairs - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning pair of Victorian hand-carved walnut ladies chairs are nothing short of breathtaking when you see them in an environment.
Upholstery, Walnut
$26,488 / set
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 24.81 in
Hand-Tailored Designer Dining Chair in Water Repellent Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This stylish and versatile piece of furniture is known for its contemporary design and exceptional comfort. Created to blend modern aesthetics with ergonomic functionality, key featu...
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Drop Hand Sculpted Chair in Marble by Stephen Shaheen
By Stephen Shaheen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stephen Shaheen Drop, 2020 Hand sculpted in Carrara marble Measures: 22 x 43 x 44 in.
Marble
19th Century Hand-Carved Chair Found in Wester México
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Detailed hand-carved and colorful chair found in Western México, circa 1900.
Wood
Classic Hand-Painted Mexican Pine Chair, circa 1950
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Charming small-scale Mexican chair crafted from pine wood and hand-painted, representative of traditional mid-20th-century folk furniture.
Pine
$2,681
H 49.22 in W 20.48 in D 14.57 in
17th Hand Carved Antique Italian Wood Chair with Inlaid Inlays
Located in Marbella, ES
17th Hand Carved Antique Italian Wood Chair with Inlaid Inlays
Wood
Vintage Regency Venetian Hand Painted Cane Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage armchair boasts a distinctive tortoise bamboo frame, showcasing the rich, warm hues and natural texture that are signature to Boho style. The open-frame design,...
Wood, Paint
Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Tri Leg Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
This fascinating rustic chair has a traditional tri-leg design with extensive hand-carved details, including scroll work along the seat and names that frame the back.
Wood
$1,168
H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 14.38 in
Hand-Crafted Vintage Chair, Fruitwood, Coral Red Leather, Italy, 1955
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Many years ago I found this chair still rough, unpolished, like a rough example of a modern-style chair. Look to: Catilina Chair, Azucena 1958, by Luigi Caccia Dominioni or Cabaret F...
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Wing Chair in Good Condition
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An old large wing chair, hand carver in a traditional style of chair featuring tall wings on the side and an intricately carved wooden front frame.
Wood
$3,217 / item
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 18.51 in
Roma Chair by Emmemobili: Hand-Crafted Plywood, Modern Italian Design
By Emmemobili
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Roma Chair by Emmemobili Roma, designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Emmemobili, is an elegant chair made from veneered, bent plywood – a true expression of craftsmanship and timeless d...
Plywood
$2,611 / set
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
19th Century English Victorian Hand Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
A pair of Victorian oak hall chairs, each with a scroll carved back, centred with a vacant shield, on turned front legs. England, circa 1860 From the private collection of Sir J. L...
Oak
$2,401 / item
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 24.02 in
Malerba Next Level Chair: Hand-Crafted Leather & Matte Black Frame
By Malerba
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Next Level chair by Malerba features a matte black lacquered wood frame, metal feet, and customizable upholstery in leather or fabric from our collection. It is both elegant and ...
Leather
$12,203 / item
H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
Kia Chair by Emmemobili, Hand-Crafted Brass, Modern Design, Italy
By Emmemobili
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Kia chair by Emmemobili is an elegant and artistic piece of furniture that showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Made from gold-colored brass, it is created through the shaping of...
Brass
$2,620 / item
H 34 in W 20 in D 27 in
Earl Hand Crafted Walnut Custom Upholstered Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back.
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Swiss Black Forest hand-carved bear chairs with bears facing each other.
Wood
$1,177
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Belgium Fruitwood Hand Carved Side Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage single side chair made of fruitwood in hand carved frame with matching leather seat.
Fruitwood
FRITZ HANSEN STYLE VINTAGE HAND DYED WHISKEY BROWN EGG CHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
This piece has been washed back and hand dyed six to seven times to achieve this unique colour.
Leather
Vintage Regency Hand Carved Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of armchairs, presented in the elegant Fauteuil style, exemplifies sophisticated Neoclassical and Louis XVI influences combined with unexpected Chinoiserie flair....
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
$722
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Chair with Linen Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut chair with beige linen upholstery.
Walnut
K2 Koi Leather Hand Made Swivel Chair
Located in London, GB
Hand made in Italy. Vegetable tanned leather. Hand stitched leather seat on a nickel plated steel base. 360 degree swivel.
Leather
$1,567 / set
H 34.06 in W 15.16 in D 24.41 in
Decorative Pair of Hand-Painted Folk Art Inspired Folding Metal Chairs
Located in Bruton, GB
A decorative pair of hand-painted folk-art style folding metal chairs featuring richly detailed floral and foliate decoration on a deep red painted ground.
Metal
Vintage Modernist Hand Forged Iron Accent Chair Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modernist Hand Forged Iron Accent Chair Newly Reupholstered in Holly Hunt Dew Point Leather The Vintage Modernist Hand Forged Iron Accent Chair, newly reupholstered in Holl...
Iron
$2,098
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Hand Tufting Dalmatian Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Cruella Set – “Stick” Chair Vintola Studio design: Ola Szewczul A chair that speaks louder than words.
Velvet, Beech
$690Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chair with Oval Hand Carved Back
Located in Sofia, BG
Attractive nineteenth century mahogany hall chair. Hand carved oval back with lovely elegant decorations and a seat raised on turned reeded legs.
Mahogany
$456Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Hand-Crafted 20th Century African Chair, Weathered Wood, Antique Art
Located in Wainscott, NY
Today, these chairs are valued as works of art and historical artifacts and are often displayed in museums, galleries, and private collections around the world. These chairs were cre...
Wood
$1,200Sale Price|40% Off
H 90 in W 35 in D 55 in
Sculptural Industrial Chairs, Hand-Crafted in Wrought Iron and Wood
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural industrial chairs from approx. 1930s in wrought iron and wood. Decorative silhouette - The height can be adjusted as needed.
Iron
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 17 in D 13 in
Gothic Revival English Solid Oak Singular Hand Carved Occasional Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid Oak hand carved English Gothic Revival chair in excellent original condition.
Oak
$560Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 10.63 in
Danish Child Chair, Hand-Carved Stained Pine, British Colonial Style
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tiny child chair in stained pine. With the right amount of patina.
Pine
Eliel Saarinen Blue Chairs, Art Deco, Hand-Painted, Finland, 1983
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Charleston, SC
Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950) was an important figure in the earliest awakenings of Scandinavian Art Nouveau architecture, and was responsible for such masterpieces as the highly regard...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$1,981 / set
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Hand-Carved Brutalist Wooden Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Exceptional pair of handcrafted brutalist chairs from France, dating back to the 1950s. These sculptural chairs are entirely made out of solid wood and feature a deeply hand-carved s...
Wood
19th Century French Gilt Metamorphic Prayer Chair, Hand-Crafted Oak
Located in Southampton, GB
19th Century, French Metamorphic Prayer Chair. Lovely original gilt paint frame, reupholstered in calico When the arms flip up it turns into a kneeling position hence why so called ...
Oak, Pine, Giltwood
$4,600
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Chainmail chair is a new take on William Katavolos 1952’s T-chair.
Steel
Vintage Boho Hand Forged Horseshoe Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with this striking pair of Vintage Boho Hand-Forged Horseshoe Chairs. Crafted from hand-forged metal, these chairs showcase a unique design inspired by the rustic ...
Metal
Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand Painted Cane Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introducing our Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand-Painted Cane Chair: a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design.
Upholstery, Cane
$2,500
H 40.56 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
STUNNING CIRCA 1780-1820 ANTiQUE HAND CARVED ELM & FRUITWOOD PROVINCIAL CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A super decorative and ornately hand carved masterpiece of a chair, this piece looks interesting and important in any setting, its well over 200 years old and is full of character an...
Elm, Fruitwood
hand crafted outsider art steampunk pipe chair with wood seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron pipe and wood chair with low back made in California. Steampunk, one of a kind. (see other post for sibling chair)
Iron
$1,690
H 44.89 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
two 19th Century antique Neo-Renaissance Oak Chairs hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Original neo-Renaissance armchair, circa 1870-1880. Massive dark oak, feet with lion paws connected by wide bridges. High backrest with plastic carvings with 2 lions. Seat and back c...
Oak
$2,570 / set
H 45.28 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair Antique Queen Anne Style Chairs, Hand-Carved Wood, Modern Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
Matched pair of 18th century William & Mary transition to Queen Anne style side chairs with hand carved details. Hand-crafted in Spain from native walnut, the chairs show the str...
Walnut, Upholstery
Wooden hand shaped side chair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage solid wood sculpted hand shaped side chair. Very eye catching chair which is also very decorative and can be used just as a sculpture as well. 1970s - Asia Good overall co...
Teak
Vintage Rosewood Hand Carved Oriental Corner Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage rosewood hand carved oriental corner chair Chic solid rosewood oriental corner chair hand carved in front and back.
Rosewood
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 18 in D 15 in
French Directoire Side Chair, Hand-Painted Wood, Cream Frame, 1785
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 18th century French side chair from the Directoire Period with a carved and parcel gilt cream painted frame. The backsplat with a carved classical urn. Upholstered in green Em...
Wood
Pair Of Hand Painted Gustavian Accent Chairs
Located in Bruton, GB
A delightful pair of painted wooden side chairs in the Swedish tradition, featuring softly shaped crest backs with elegant scroll detailing and turned legs.
Hardwood
$6,000 / set
H 35 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Louis XVI Hand-Carved Chairs, Hardwood, France, Mid-18th Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs. Gorgeous upholstry and shape
Hardwood
$2,220 / set
H 31 in W 18 in D 18 in
Brutalist Chalet Dining Chairs, Set of 4, Hand-Crafted, Hand-Made, Patinated Oak
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Round Top, TX
A set of (4) heavy oak Brutalist “chalet” dining chairs. We love a set like this in smaller apartments or townhomes where they can become chameleon-like and be brought into different...
Oak
19Thc Ladder back Chair With Hand Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc New England ladder back arm chair with hand woven seat.This chair has most unusual cut outs and wonderful aged patina.
Rattan, Wood
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