$3,995 / set
H 49.5 in W 29 in D 25 in
Henredon Schoonbeck Collection Gilt Cane & Maroon Velvet Upholstered Bergeres
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare exquisite oversize pair of Henredon Schoonbeck Collection Gilt Cane & Maroon Velvet
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Faux Bamboo Armchair by Schoonbeck
By Henredon, Schoonbeck of Grand Rapids
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated faux bamboo armchair made by noted furniture manufacturer The Schoonbeck
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 41 in W 79.25 in D 32.75 in
Henredon Schoonbeck Collection Carved Mahogany Sofa French Louis XV Style
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon Schoonbeck Collection carved mahogany sofa French Louis XV style 79". An exceptionally
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.5 in W 99 in D 47 in
Henredon Schoonbeck Collection Green Damask Demilune Sofa With Six Throw Pillows
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
Fine estate furniture from the Henredon "Schoonbeck Collection" a monumental green damask sofa on
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Barrel Form Lounge Chairs by Schoonbeck
By Schoonbeck of Grand Rapids, Henredon
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of barrel form lounge chairs with tufted backs by Schoonbeck / Henredon. Original velvet
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Henredon Lounge Club Chairs, Pair
By Schoonbeck of Grand Rapids, Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Unusual pair of curved and notched seat modern lounge club chairs with distinct design elements as seen in the Adelina sofa; Edward Wormley for Dunbar at Baker. Features fine texture...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Henredon Striped Silk Slipper Chairs
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
This pair of slipper chairs was manufactured by Henredon as part of their Schoonbeck Collection
Silk, Wood
Pair of Schoonbeck Henredon Swivel Chairs
By Henredon, Schoonbeck of Grand Rapids
Located in New York, NY
Pair of extra grade swivel chairs made by Schoonbeck for Henredon. These chairs are structurally
Upholstery
A Mid-Century Walnut Canapé by Schoonbeck | Henredon
Located in Miami, FL
A 1960s Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Canapé, by Schoonbeck Henredon. Blueish/Gray in color with
Walnut, Velvet
Lovely Petite Hollywood Regency Tufted Loveseat Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely petite Hollywood Regency tufted loveseat with a down filled lose seat cushion. This piece will definitely need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking f...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,995
H 28.5 in W 21.25 in D 13.5 in
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Burl Wood Marquetry Commode with Cabriole Legs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Petite Italian bombe nightstand, circa 1940s. A serpentine form made from walnut a with lattice inlaid geometric parquetry design. The commode features two drawers, long cabriole leg...
Ormolu
$381 / item
H 15.36 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Ovo Wood & Magazine Leather Basket with Handle Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Fashioned of resistant recycled leather, Pinetti Ovo basket boasts an unstructured silhouette with flared sides supported by a sturdy rectangular base that can hold a large number of...
Leather
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34". It’s an interplay of textures...
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 6 vintage henredon French Provincial cane back dining chairs Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs...
Cane, Wood
Guy LEFEVRE, game table in brass, lacquered wood circa 1970
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guy LEFEVRE, game table in brass, lacquered wood and imitation leather casters with 4 small drawers allowing, among other things, to place your glass
Brass
Oversized Lounge Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR - Set of 2
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Velvet
$1,239Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 24.02 in
19th Century French Round Side Table in Veneered Wood Louise XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century hand carved side table in veneered wood, opening with two drawers and two belt pulls, resting on fluted uprights joined by a brace shelf, finished with tapered legs. Red...
Wood
Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime bespoke cabriole sofa, settee, or canapé made in the neoclassical Swedish Gustavian style. The sofa feature a gracefully curved cabriole style hardwood frame with an intentio...
Brass
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good Mid-Century Modern sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with flared back and arms and loose back cushions. Square dark walnut legs with round brass foot. The piece was reupholst...
Upholstery, Walnut
Post Modern Leather Chair Made in Germany by Schillig
By Willi Schillig
Located in New York, NY
Post modern leather arm chair made in Germany by noted maker Schillig. The chair is executed in top quality black leather ( shows minor wear ) frame on original wheel coaster feet - ...
Leather
Pair of 19th Century English Bergeres
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century English Bergeres in carved and turned mahogany wood, stuffed in green velvet with casters. Little defects. Dimensions: 80 x 66 x 54 cm. good condition.
Wood
$3,200
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair Armchair, Denmark, 1960
By Grete Jalk
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century teak lounge chair armchair, Denmark 1960. Set of 2 ! New uoholstery in torquois blue.
Fabric, Teak
Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HENREDON
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Leather, Mahogany
$4,873Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 43.71 in W 32.49 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Restored Brown Leather circa 1860 Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of exceptionally heavy Victorian wingback armchairs restored with Heritage brown leather upholstery These are...
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Italian Ceramic Lotus Flower Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian ceramic faux bamboo and lotus flower floor lamp, with lily pad base.. Lotus blossoms encircle the lamp column as if growing up from the base. Italy, circa 1960s.
Ceramic
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