$3,980 / set
H 43 in W 22 in D 21 in
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Cane High Back Armchairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Seat without a loose cushion is 19" high
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
$1,295 / set
H 41.5 in W 21 in D 22.5 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$3,975 / set
H 45.67 in W 25.6 in D 19.3 in
20th Pair of Spanish Walnut Armchairs with High Back and Seat Caned
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible rare solid walnut frame with cane back and seat, Spanish mid-century caned armchair
Cane, Walnut
Model 17 Bentwood High Back Armchair by Michael Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
This model 17, bentwood side chair with a cane seat and back was designed by Michael Thonet for his
Cane, Wood
$2,300
H 48 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency White Wood High Back Armchair Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic high back lounge chair with Asian styling from the 1970s. It features a solid wood white
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Old Hickory Open Arm High Back Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Fraser, MI
Old Hickory Highback Arm Chair. Solid frame. Some detached weave.
Cane, Hickory
Vintage French Recency Armchairs Dining Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid Century Walnut Vintage French Regency High-Back Cane
Cane, Walnut
Rare Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 , Black, Cane
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Original cane and black finish, stamped Thonet. Beautiful lines.
Cane, Wood
$1,095 / set
H 42.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$1,895
H 42.75 in W 23.25 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Refinished Brighton Pavilion Style Rattan Cane High-Back Armchair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Vintage Brighton Pavilion style rattan armchair featuring an elegant curved frame with decorative
Rattan
$5,176Sale Price|25% Off
H 70.08 in W 37.01 in D 29.53 in
Antique Pair of Top Quality Large Pair of Carved Walnut Elephant Throne Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An antique pair of impressive carved walnut elephant high backed Throne Armchairs, cane back and
Leather, Walnut
$2,464Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 44 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Bohemian Rattan Dining Set, Glass-Top Table and Four High-Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an inset glass top and four high-back armchairs featuring airy, handwoven lattice backs and side
Velvet, Cane, Rattan, Glass
$1,995 / set
H 45.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane Chairs
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of five Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane high back dining
Cane, Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Rattan Bucket Chair with High Back by Dirk Van Sliedregt for Rohé, 1960s
By Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Rattan cane bucket chair with high back by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohé Noordwolde, 1960s With a
Metal
Vintage High Back Cane Armchair with Cushion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage high back cane armchair with plenty of details and cushion.
Cane
1950s Dunbar Style Black High Back Caned Armchair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Dunbar style high back caned armchair. Seat recently reupholstered.
Wood
Pair of High Back Armchairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of antique high back armchairs. Polychrome wooden frame, cane seating, Spain, 18th century
Cane, Wood
Unique Louis XVI Style Caned High Back Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Double hand caned back and sides on this exquisite Louis XVI style armchair. Seat cushion and
19th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie High Back Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 19th century English Queen Anne chinoiserie high back armchair. Nice hand painted design
Cane, Wood
1960s Grand Ledge Chair Co. Caned High-back Brown Lacquered Arm Chair
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
with deep brown lacquered finish, the tall graduated caned back above a loose cushion flanked by
Wood
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Oak
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Doeg Rattan Swivel Chair, Contemporary High Back Lounge Chair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The high back caned armchair revolves around its own universe with a refined, elegant and
Rattan, Walnut
Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo High Back Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Seat without cushion is 17.5" high and
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Sold
H 44 in W 21.25 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Italian High Back Armchairs in Manner of Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of Italian high back armchairs with double paned woven cane back panels in the manner of
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 58.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.25 in
Bohemian Chic Cane, Rattan, Bamboo & Fabric Seat Peacock High Back Chair 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Bohemian chic stunning handwoven vintage peacock high back chair with upholstered seat cushion from
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Sold
H 39 in W 27.5 in D 25 in
Pair 1970s Bohemian Coastal Woven Rattan Bamboo High Back Armchairs Black Ebony
Located in Miami, FL
inspired design. These armchairs are constructed from durable Bamboo wood that ensures it will remain in
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Ebony
Pair of High Back Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Brighton Pavilion style Chinese Chippendale bamboo and rattan armchairs with cane seats.
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 57.25 in W 36 in D 30 in
Pair of Rattan Peacock Fan Chairs with High Backs and Upholstered Cushions
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of high back, rattan armchairs has a dramatic presence and a throne-like quality. The
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Sold
H 44.89 in W 16.93 in D 18.71 in
Early Set of Four Michael Thonet No. 17 Bentwood and Cane High Back Armchair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Munster, NRW
This high back armchair model 17, bentwood side chair with a cane seat and back was designed by
Bentwood
Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo and Cane High Back Chairs, a Pair
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of tortoise bamboo Brighton Pavilion style arm chairs feature cane seats and intricate
Cane, Rattan
High Back Cane Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti, circa 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
High back wicker chair, in the style of Gio Ponti / Lio Carminati circa 1955 Designed for the
Sold
H 43.31 in W 22.84 in D 32.68 in
Dirk van Sliedregt, High Back Easy Chair, Cane & Black Metal, Netherlands, 1950s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Berlin, DE
High back lounge chair, designed by Dirk van Sliedregt and executed by Gebroeders Jonkers in the
Cane
Pair of Lovely High Back Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of chairs inspired by the Brighton Pavilion. Caned seats are original. Bamboo work is
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage Lacroix Upholstered High Back Cane Armchair
By Christian Lacroix
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency, whimsical wood and double cane high back heart chair. Newly
Cane, Fabric, Paint, Wood
$6,900
H 34.06 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut...
Iron
$18,636
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,560 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$280 / item
H 35.43 in W 21.25 in D 17.71 in
Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor. Price/Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs PRICE PER ITEM.
Wrought Iron
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$3,475
H 31.11 in W 47.05 in D 11.7 in
19th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Drawer Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
19th Century English Hand-Painted Sheraton Style Caned Seat Settee
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A three-seat settee, painted in delicate leaf and vine decoration. The back and arms with formed C-scrolls centered with oval painted plaques. The plaques depict cherubs playing musi...
Cane, Wood
Louis XV Style Pair 19th Century French Bergères Armchairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of our exquisite late 19th-century French Louis XV walnut patinated bergères armchairs. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each ch...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$1,866Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 44.89 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17 This exceptional set of four bentwood beech chairs, produced by the renowned manufacturer Thonet, features the iconic Model 17, more commonly ...
Bentwood, Straw, Beech
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