$2,640 / item
Custom Wingback Swivel Accent Chair with Curved Back
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wingback swivel chair with a softly curved back and compact footprint. The design features a supportive, firm seat and a gently sloped back that makes it comfortable for a range of b...
Maple
Made to Order Pavilion Curved Back Lounge Chair with Accent Fringe
Located in Fall River, MA
A pillar of our New Vintage, these high backed wing chairs are the perfect European- inspired addition to any airy and sophisticated space. Hand-pulled upholstery gives the interior ...
Fabric, Wood
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Style Burled Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Style Burled Curved Back Vanity Accent Chair in Plush Green Velvet Chenille This antique Austrian Biedermeier Style burled accent chair is a timeless pi...
Chenille, Upholstery, Burl
Set of Ten French Art Deco Style Gondola Leather Dining Chairs
By A. Rudin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The frames are crafted in a sculptural French art deco Ruhlmann influenced design, with slender tapered legs, gently descending arms, and a gracefully curved back rail. The chairs ar...
Brass
Vintage Wrought Iron Accent Chair
By S. Salvadori
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1950s wrought iron accent chair. Curved back and perforated seat. Possibly by Salvadori.
Wrought Iron
Italian Carved Tassel Chair with Suede Upholstry
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Glamorous Italian made curved back accent chair. The black lacquer frames is carved in a rope motif with tassel style feet and arms.
Suede, Wood
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H 28.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
Mid Century Modern Curved Back Arm Chairs Walnut Accents After Harvey Probber
By Kipp Stewart, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant pair of mid century modern chairs with wonderful sculpted lines. Chairs feature barrel backs accentuated with walnut detail running along the top and continuing into the a...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 34.5 in W 18.75 in D 18 in
Vintage Indonesia Wooden Accent Chair with Pierced Circular Motifs Curving Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
Raised on four legs, saber in the back and curving in the front, this vintage Indonesian piece will make for a great accent chair in any living room, foyer or kitchen!
Wood
Pair of Curved Back Accent Lounge Chairs in Pale Red Lacquer
Located in North York, ON
Pair of curved back scrolled patterned lounge chairs finished and upholstered by Carrocel, these chairs have a contemporary yet classic design, the frames are made in Italy, and comp...
Upholstery, Wood
Mahogany Barrel Back Chairs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of mahogany barrel back curved arms accent chairs.
Mahogany
Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of curved back dining chairs. Nail head accents throughout.
Modern Macassar Curved Back Accent Chair
Located in North York, ON
This modern interpretation of the ancient Greek klismos chair the signature saber legs are Macassar ebony and the curved chair back is lined in luxurious black alligator. The upholst...
Leather, Wood
1960's Curved Cane Back Occasional Accent Chairs, Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Mid century modern cane back chairs boasting an interesting mix of Regency, Empire & mid 20th C. Modern design elements. Features include cradling comfort in the curved wa...
Cotton, Cane, Walnut
French Metal Canopy Bed, King
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Metal Canopy Bed, King Size, with a bronze finish metal canopy frame with a padded upholstered headboard in a neutral linen fabric. The frame with finials, square posts, and r...
Metal
$1,360 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$8,948 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$27,000
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in...
Chrome
$7,524 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Biedermeier Style Walnut Table
By Modern History
Located in Westwood, NJ
Biedermeier Walnut Table with a warm amber brown walnut finish, the rayed and figured top above a single central hexagonal baluster pedestal base. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 29.5...
Wood
$4,995 / set
H 34 in W 60 in D 32 in
Baker Furniture Rustic French Style Cerused Marble Top Console Tables - Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love the size of these! This is a pair of French style cerused or whitewashed carved console tables with attached marble tops. They are by Baker Furniture Company and date to the l...
Marble
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$8,502 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Napoli Reproduction Club Chair in Natural Cotton Canvas
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Over 2000 items in stock, scroll down and select view all to see our current ready to ship furniture and accessories! Price is per item, this is custom made to order. We do have 1 fl...
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
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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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