$18,100 / item
H 29 in W 20 in D 28 in
Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR CHAIR NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair
Steel, Iron
$7,168 / set
H 33.67 in W 19.1 in D 20.87 in
1940s Eight Danish Restored Mahogany Dining Chairs with Horse Hair Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
1940s eight Danish restored mahogany dining chairs with horse hair upholstery Classic mid-century
Mahogany
$2,130
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
1930, W.H. Gispen, Original Very Early 204 Chair with Horse Hair Filling
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
and #13). The filling of the upholstery is original horse hair. The base shows some loss of chrome
Metal, Chrome
$6,209Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 7 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Horse Hair upholstered
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
1947 Peder Pedersen set of seven solid hardwood dining chairs, seats upholstered with dark
Hardwood, Animal Skin
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
sabre legs. Newly upholstered in black Prussian horse hair fabric. The chairs are of classic proportions
Fruitwood
English Late Victorian Deconstructed Tub Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
coverings added ready for new upholstery. The Original black and white horse hair stuffing remained in the
Calico, Oak
Arts & Crafts mahogany armchair or desk chair by Percy Wells
By George Walton
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Unique fine quality Arts & Crafts mahogany armchair re-upholstered in dark blue horse hair. This
Mahogany
French 19th Century Deconstructed Armchair In Calico
Located in Faversham, GB
accompany the seat adding to the sumptuous feel of the chair. The original horse hair stuffing remained in
Calico, Mahogany, Oak
A Pair of French 19th Century Armchairs In Calico
Located in Faversham, GB
adding to the sumptuous feel of the chair. The horse hair stuffing remained in the chair for the
Calico, Oak
$4,829 / set
H 47.64 in W 35.44 in D 28.35 in
Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Carved Wood Armchairs For Reupholstery
Located in London, GB
upholstery. They retain the original horse-hair and sprung seats, the chairs are stripped back to the
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Swedish Pair of Louis XVI Style Stools Late 19th Century
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
gorgeous striped material of alternating gold and ivory bands over a natural filling (probably horse hair
Gold Leaf
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
prevail. Cushions disappear supplanted by horse hair upholstery. This chair stands on four feet linked
Walnut
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
Set of Eight George III Period Mahogany Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
fine horse-hair upholstery. The ladder- back chairs have horizontal cross rails and are decorated with
Frits Henningsen easy chair upholstered in horse hair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
danish frits henningsen easy chair upholstered in black horse hair
Wood
Original Eames Horse Hair Time Life Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Eames time life swivel chair in blue horse hair and leather buttons. Nickel frame powder
Nickel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in L 33.08 in
Sassi Vintage Steel, Curved Wood and leather hair Horse Hairdresser Chair, 1980
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Hairdresser chairs, the curved reed wood and the skin horse create a vibrant look. It will fit perfectly with
Steel
Tufted Silk Damask Louis XV Style Bergere Chair
Located in Mckinney, TX
, the chair features horse-hair cushions that provide both comfort and authenticity. The fabric is
Silk, Wood
Sold
H 35.04 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Set of Six Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Hepplewhite, 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six dining room chairs in the style of Hepplewhite and in mahogany and horse hair, circa
Mahogany
A Pair of Fine Directoire Provincial Fauteuils en Cabriolet
Located in Hudson, NY
other details in photos 6,7, and 9). Retaining the old horse hair padding the chairs have been muslin
Fruitwood, Muslin
Sold
H 31.11 in W 33.86 in D 46.46 in
Sublime Fully Restored Victorian Long Seat Platform Brown Leather Club Armchair
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and the padding is horse hair, this chair is a real winner from top to bottom I can have Victorian
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 53.15 in D 22.05 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Curios Double Ended Maroon Leather Chair
Located in Lowestoft, GB
cock fighters chair. Horse hair filled, springs in good condition Measures: 135cm in length 65cm in
Leather, Hardwood
Ole Wanscher Dining Set
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" wide leaves. Seats up to 10 people comfortably. Two chairs have original black horse hair fabric. Four
Mahogany, Upholstery
English Victorian Deep Seated Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
sumptuous feel of the chair. The Original black and white horse hair stuffing remained in the chair for the
Calico, Oak
Horsehair Dining Chairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant dining chairs with horse hair covered seats. Some details match to Gio Ponti chairs.
Victorian Jacobean Revival Carvedornate Throne Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
seat and back is upholstered in beautiful original red material and filled with horse hair , this
Oak
French Walnut Armchairs, Louis XIII Period, Fine Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
included. Slight wear to fabric, chairs upholstered in horse hair. Measures: Chair A: 40" H x 20
Walnut
Sold
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C
Located in Odense, DK
prevail. Cushions disappear supplanted by horse hair upholstery. This chair stands on four feet linked
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C
Located in Odense, DK
prevail. Cushions disappear supplanted by horse hair upholstery. This chair stands on four feet linked
Fabric, Walnut
Six Louis VXI Style chairs horse hair seats
Located in Scarsdale, NY
These chairs are exceptional in that they are so elegant and architectural. The seats are horse
Mahogany
Italian Black Wood Chairs with Horse Hair Cushion, 1950s
Located in Verona, IT
Set of six chairs made of wood and with a riveted horsehair cushion. Made in Italy, circa 1950
Wood
Frits Henningsen High Back Easy Chair, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid Mahogany free-form, high back easy chair, original horse hair upholstery. Designed and made
The Saratoga Chair by Fuller + Roberts Co.
By Fuller and Roberts Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black leather English reins. The black horse hair pillow is attached the chair with reins that buckle
Set of Eight George III Period Mahogany Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Wiltshire, GB
recovered in fine horse hair upholstery. The ladderback chairs have horizontal cross rails and are decorated
Mahogany
Gorgeous Pair of Velvet Upholstered Throne Chairs
Located in Tadcaster, GB
centre. Light wear all-over. Stuffed with horse hair. The top of the chairs have some carved finials and
Tapestry, Velvet
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$16,996 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$1,433
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 5.52 in
Scandinavian Teak and String Pendant with Brass Details, Sweden 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant Scandinavian pendant lamp from the 1980s, most likely of Swedish origin, combining warm teak, delicate string detailing softly diffusing the light and refined brass accent...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$2,190
H 20 in W 58 in D 16.5 in
White Oak Carved French Louis XVI Style Bench Upholstered in Linen with Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the exquisite Louis Bench for Bloom Home, elegantly upholstered in Belgian linen for a touch of sophistication and luxury. Its solid white oak legs are meticulously carve...
Linen, Oak
Sold|$5,500
H 27 in W 102 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...
Fabric, Walnut
$13,764 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Upholstered Metal Accent chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Iron open arm accent chair 21”w x 22”d x 28”h Seat: 18”h x 17”d. Arm: 25”
Iron
Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of C19th mahogany veneer Karl Johan stools. Their four curved sabre legs support an oval upholstered deep seat which has over time been upholstered in traditional Damask ...
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern mahogany dining chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. They have probably been refinished and reupholstered at some point. Beautiful caramel color leather se...
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
$22,699
H 17.33 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Large bench ottoman by Carla Sozzani in Milan mohair velvet 1990s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a very rare and unique Italian bench ottoman designed by Carla Sozzani for her gallery in Milano in the 1990s. With strong architectural lines, the handmade steel structure i...
Steel
Kipp Stewart Directional Chair in Zebra
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Saint Louis, US
A comfortable and sophisticated lounge chair designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1970s.. The streamlined steel base is chrome plated. The upholstery is a high grade South African Zebra. ...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$203,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 136 in Dm 108 in
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...
Stone, Copper
$6,500 / set
H 14.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century...
Brass, Bronze
Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare cabinet designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Brass
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