$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.
Steel, Iron
$2,097
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
The filling of the upholstery is original horse hair. The base shows some loss of chrome (#17 and #18) and some tiny rusty spots.
Metal, Chrome
$6,145Sale 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 horsehair. Designed 1947. H: 82 W: 50 D: 52 Seat Height: 43cm. Presented at the Copenhagen ...
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
Newly upholstered in black Prussian horse hair fabric. The chairs are of classic proportions and an elegant addition to modern as well as traditional interiors.
Fruitwood
English Late Victorian Deconstructed Tub Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
The Original black and white horse hair stuffing remained in the chair for the restoration of this project.
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 chair on first appearnce is in the style of Glasgow architect George Walton but is i...
Mahogany
$4,779 / 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
They retain the original horse-hair and sprung seats, the chairs are stripped back to the original calico fabric - for your choice of covering.
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
French 19th Century Deconstructed Armchair In Calico
Located in Faversham, GB
An oversized custom made deep feather cushions have been made to accompany the seat adding to the sumptuous feel of the chair. The original horse hair stuffing remained in the chair...
Calico, Mahogany, Oak
A Pair of French 19th Century Armchairs In Calico
Located in Faversham, GB
Two custom made deep feather cushions have been made to accompany the seat adding to the sumptuous feel of the chair. The horse hair stuffing remained in the chair for the restorat...
Calico, Oak
Swedish Pair of Louis XVI Style Stools Late 19th Century
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Firm but comfortable seats are presently upholstered in a gorgeous striped material of alternating gold and ivory bands over a natural filling (probably horse hair). At roughly chair...
Gold Leaf
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cushions disappear supplanted by horse hair upholstery. This chair stands on four feet linked by an H-shaped spacer and a frontal cross-bar.
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
The set of eight carved mahogany dining chairs with saddle seats have recently been recovered in fine horse-hair upholstery.
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-coated in black.
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
Good quality vintage barber chair by the Italian Sassi Arredamenti, industry specialized in Hairdresser chairs, the curved reed wood and the skin horse create a vibrant look. It will...
Steel
Tufted Silk Damask Louis XV Style Bergere Chair
Located in Mckinney, TX
Adorned in its original champagne-hued silk damask fabric, the chair features horse-hair cushions that provide both comfort and authenticity.
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 1880s.
Mahogany
A Pair of Fine Directoire Provincial Fauteuils en Cabriolet
Located in Hudson, NY
Retaining the old horse hair padding the chairs have been muslin upholstered to point up the form and for support in the final fabric selection
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 & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
They are by far and away the most comfortable armchairs that have ever been made The frame is solid mahogany, the seat platform is a coil sprung affair and the padding is horse ha...
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
Horse hair filled, springs in good condition Measures: 135cm in length 65cm in height 56cm in depth.
Leather, Hardwood
Ole Wanscher Dining Set
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seats up to 10 people comfortably. Two chairs have original black horse hair fabric. Four chairs have original light green silk fabric.
Mahogany, Upholstery
English Victorian Deep Seated Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
Two custom made deep feather cushions have been made to accompany the seat and back adding to the sumptuous feel of the chair. The Original black and white horse hair stuffing remai...
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
The seat and back is upholstered in beautiful original red material and filled with horse hair , this particular throne chair is made in UK between 1850-1860 and is in perfect condit...
Oak
French Walnut Armchairs, Louis XIII Period, Fine Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Slight wear to fabric, chairs upholstered in horse hair. Measures: Chair A: 40" H x 20" D x 24" W x 26" AH x 18" SH.
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
Cushions disappear supplanted by horse hair upholstery. This chair stands on four feet linked by an H-shaped spacer and a frontal cross-bar.
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
Cushions disappear supplanted by horse hair upholstery. This chair stands on four feet linked by an H-shaped spacer and a frontal cross-bar.
Fabric, Walnut
Six Louis VXI Style chairs horse hair seats
Located in Scarsdale, NY
The seats are horse hair. They could easily go with old or new.
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. Restored.
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 by Frits Henningsen.
The Saratoga Chair by Fuller + Roberts Co.
By Fuller and Roberts Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The black horse hair pillow is attached the chair with reins that buckle in the back.
Set of Eight George III Period Mahogany Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Wiltshire, GB
The set of eight (6 + 2) carved mahogany dining chairs with saddle seats have recently been recovered in fine horse hair upholstery.
Mahogany
Gorgeous Pair of Velvet Upholstered Throne Chairs
Located in Tadcaster, GB
Light wear all-over. Stuffed with horse hair. The top of the chairs have some carved finials and centre detail which as small losses consistent with age.
Tapestry, Velvet
$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
$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
$1,413
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
$5,831Sale Price|27% Off
H 36.62 in W 44.89 in D 23.63 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This fine Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is distinguished by its richly figured walnut veneer with beautiful book-matched grain. The fro...
Walnut, Spruce
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$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
$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 Biedermeier chairs dates back to around 1820 and comes from southern Germany. The chairs feature a pretty cherry veneer. The back shows a very unusual interlacing eboni...
Cherry
Art Deco Teak Dressing Table
Located in Topanga, CA
An Art Deco teak dressing table featuring a beveled mirror at the center. The dresser is designed with a pair of central drawers and side door compartments, combining functionality ...
Teak
$3,209 / item
H 22.84 in Dm 22.05 in
Tortoise Torched Rattan and Forest Green Anodised Aluminium Cocktail Table
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally created for a private commission, the cocktail table was manufactured in collaboration with a Philippines-based rattan manufacturer to produce a custom cocktail table. Th...
Aluminum
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Upholstery, Walnut
$15,315 / set
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...
Velvet, Birch
$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
Bubble Cocktail Table by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rose quartz crystal bubble cocktail table with hammered brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size upon request.
Rock Crystal
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
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
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