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Italian High Back Single Upholstered Curved Armchair, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930s Italian oak high back armchair with curved arms.
The arms are decoratively carved
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Single Strand Ring Back "Concord" Chair Rattan Dining Armchair, Set of 8
Located in Van Nuys, CA
single strand arms “X” base and decorative ring back. High-density seat foam for longer-lasting
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of High Style Art Deco Fan Backed Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
the 1920's. These plush and completely restored chairs, feature a vertical channel tufted fan back and
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Blue-Grey Danish Single Walnut Armchair, Vintage Scandinavian Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Art Deco Danish high back recliner, armchair with a headrest made of hand carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
No Reserve
H 36.75 in W 27.5 in D 23.75 in
Leather "Cleopatra" Armchairs by Fergusson Copeland
By Ferguson Copeland
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Measurements in Inches
35" high at back
28" wide
26" deep (back to front)
19" high at seat
21" deep 20x
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Antique French Louis XIV Armchair, Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
relatively large scale from solid sycamore, and features a generous, high seat back attached to two elegantly
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Sycamore
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Bejra Möbel Tibro Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
’ arms constitute a single piece with the backs, resulting in a wide design profile. The line tracing is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV-Style Fauteuil Armchair, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
back, and open, padded armrests. The crest rail and apron are carved in high relief with delicate
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Robin Day. Armchair in black metal and curved plywood. 1950s.
By Robin Day
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the shape of an inverted V. High back in molded plywood curved to obtain a curved back extending over
Category
Vintage 1950s European Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Walnut Armchairs 'Fushouyi'
Located in Austin, TX
A good pair of Chinese carved walnut wood (hetao mu) armchairs.
The back features two facing
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, United States, c. 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York City, NY
consist of solid wood frames, spindle backs, upholstered seats and armrests, and a single round back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Bertil Söderberg Armchairs in Mahogany for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By Bertil Söderberg 1, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 23.82 in D 22.05 in
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two armchairs model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two Armchairs model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
De Sede DS-51 Armchair in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-51 Armchair in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Modern Brazilian Rosewood Armchairs by Gelli, circa the 1950s
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in New York, NY
1950s.
Pair of armchairs made in Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda) and recently reupholstered in a high
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 31.5 in
Customizable Wittmann Merwyn Armchair with Wooden Legs by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
high seating comfort with an optical lightness, as well as to invoke Wittmann´s unique craftsmanship
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Pair of “Pedro” Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Pedro” armchairs show the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s. Hiort af
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
“Pedro” Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Pedro” armchairs show the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s. Hiort af
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchair by Axel Larsson 'Attr.', Sweden, Ca 1950s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
50-year long career. This armchair is a rarity, despite Larsson being most well-known for his
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.91 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
Modern Chrome & Blue Gray Fabric Thin Line Armchair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This one is missing its tag however we have identified it
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
Pair of “Pedro” Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Pedro” armchairs show the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s. Hiort af
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
De Sede DS-164 Armchair in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-164 Armchair in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mw04 "J'adore" design chair by Olivier Santini and Leah Kirsch, made in France
By MW Exclusive
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
and exceptional items.
The seat and backrest of the chair are skillfully composed of four HR40 high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
H 28.15 in W 21.19 in D 24.02 in
Rare 19th Century Yew, Elm and Ash Windsor Chair c. 1850
Located in Heathfield, GB
grow to such a size and girth that a wide and deep seat can be made from a single board. Ash is
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Elm, Yew
Solid Wood "Money Chair" with Upholstered Cushions, Europe late 19th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
historic aspect. It hasn’t a single aspect that is usual, making it a fascinating and historic accent piece
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.68 in W 31.11 in D 27.96 in
Customizable Wittmann Merwyn Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
high seating comfort with an optical lightness, as well as to invoke Wittmann´s unique craftsmanship
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Wittmann Merwyn Swivel Chair by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
high seating comfort with an optical lightness, as well as to invoke Wittmann´s unique craftsmanship
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Eight Arts & Crafts Glasgow Style High Back Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
A set of eight Glasgow style high back oak dining chairs consisting of two armchairs and six
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 44.5 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
single high back armchair that has been fully restored, with no time or expense spent having it look as
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
English 19th Century Windsor armchairs
Located in Delft, NL
English 19th Century Windsor armchairs
A set of oak Windsor chairs with a high, rounded back with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Table Low Side Walnut Spanish Carved Flowerhead Seville Folk 19.5" high 79" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Rare small size, perfect height for sofa's and modern armchairs
- The thick single plank walnut
Category
Antique 1660s Spanish Baroque Sofa Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 19.49 in W 31.11 in D 20.08 in
Baba Olive Green Armchair by Serena Confalonieri
By MyHome Collection, Serena Confalonieri
Located in Milan, IT
-shaped element incorporating the backrest and 60cm-high armrests in a single, fluid line. The cylindrical
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
American c.1930's Camel Backed Sofa with Fret Work Stretcher
Located in Malton, GB
This is an extremely elegant and very well made c.1930's American mahogany camel backed sofa with
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Bleached Chestnut Cathèdre Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as a cathèdre in France (“cathedra” in English), this tall armchair is also sometimes
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Bunny Williams Home Bowen Armchair, Solid Performance Linen/Aegean
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
of tailored, fitted upholstery. Tight back and single seat cushion. Swivel option available. Spring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Synthetic
Bunny Williams Home Bowen Armchair, Solid Performance Velvet/Moss
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
of tailored, fitted upholstery. Tight back and single seat cushion. Swivel option available. Spring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Synthetic
Pair 19th Century French Louis XV, Regence Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XV - Regence armchairs ~ Bergeres are an incredibly stylish way to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
S 35 Cantilever Lounge Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
steel armchair in a single line that also includes the armrests. Breuer achieved a double cantilever
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-910 Armchair by de Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether as an armchair or a sofa, the DS-910’s static position demonstrates the high quality of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
tubular steel armchair in a single line that also includes the armrests. Breuer achieved a double
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
S 35 Cantilever Cow Hide Lounge Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
tubular steel armchair in a single line that also includes the armrests. Breuer achieved a double
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair and Ottoman Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
steel armchair in a single line that also includes the armrests. Breuer achieved a double cantilever
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 32.68 in
'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'best in class' piece. This fine collector's set of six (6) original 'PK-11' armchairs by Poul Kjærholm
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.25 in W 25 in D 26.75 in
Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
to the back and base
A very good looking and well made hall bench, its a Monk Settle which is very
Category
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Materials
Oak
H 52.76 in W 42.52 in D 20.28 in
Vintage Leather Kengu Chair and Stool by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in London, GB
there.
We also have a matching pair of high back armchairs, pair of low back chairs and single low back
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
Magritte 3-Seater Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
-impact visual effect. Available also as 2-seater, armchair with a double or single arm, pouf, and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
De Sede DS-51 Stool in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-51 Pillow in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-51 Pillow in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-51 Chair in Cafe Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-51 Chair in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-51 Stool in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
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