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He Started As A Upholsterer In His Fathers

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Percival Lafer, 1967, Brasil
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
, the upholsterer started the hand stitching process of the italian leather, resulting in what you’re
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

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Jacob Jensen for Labofa adjustable desk chair, Denmark 1960's
By Jacob Jensen, Labofa A/S
Located in Amsterdam, NL
started as a upholsterer in his fathers furniture workshop. After graduating as a industrial designer he
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Amboina burl wood 'Maison Franck' wardrobes with gilt bronze ornaments
By Maison Franck
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
); the artist and book illustrator Walter Crane (1845-1915). Back in Belgium, father Franck involved
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Ormolu

Antique 19th century portrait of a seated dog Pepper, in a landscape
By John Frederick Herring Sr.
Located in Woodbury, CT
children of Benjamin Herring (d. 1871) and Sarah Jemima (d. 1831), née Howard. His father was a fringe
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1830s Victorian Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique 19th century English portrait of an Irish Hunter in a stable
By John Frederick Herring Sr.
Located in Woodbury, CT
father was a fringe maker and upholsterer working from Newgate Street in the City of London. The Herring
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1840s Victorian Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Midcentury Armchairs MP-13 by Percival Lafer in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
removing all the rust. Then, the upholsterer started the hand stitching process of the italian leather
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Antique, Small Ladies Walnut Partners Desk by Lovell & COX
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
about 2) with his father, and the family, all hoping to prospect for gold 1868 After setting up a
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique 19th century English portrait two Bull Dogs in a yard.
By John Frederick Herring Sr.
Located in Woodbury, CT
) and Sarah Jemima (d. 1831), née Howard. His father was a fringe maker and upholsterer working from
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1840s Victorian Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Trongate, established as an upholsterer and hair and feather merchant. William Lochhead started work in his
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Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas

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Leather

Arnold Madsen Clam Rocking Chair Norway, Circa 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
was not designed by Philip Arctander, but by the furniture upholsterer Arnold Madsen, and it was
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Arnold Madsen Clam Chair Muslingestole Norway, Circa 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
upholsterer Arnold Madsen, and it was produced by Madsen & Schubell. The Clam first gained attention in
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Regency Carved Mahogany Pedestal Table
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
a cabinet-maker 1775-1782) and George II (bound as an upholsterer 1777-1784) in the trade and took
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Antique 1820s English Pedestals

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Mahogany

Regency Carved Mahogany Pedestal Table
Regency Carved Mahogany Pedestal Table
H 30.25 in W 40 in D 22 in

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Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
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