$17,165 / 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
Iron, Steel
$7,265 / 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
$2,155
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 Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
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
$6,265Sale 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
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 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
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
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
$2,650
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Wonderful Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Light Fixture Signed Degas
Located in Roslyn, NY
Art Deco glass and silvered bronze fixture signed Degas. Frosted glass is beautifully embossed flowers and leaves. There are four interior lights.
Bronze
Charles Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Charles Eames DCM dining chair with seat and back of molded walnut veneer, chromed steel. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. Produced by Herman Miller, model DCM. Signs of we...
Steel
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Sheepskin, Oak
Swedish Designer, Cabinet, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Birch
Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A late 19th century Sèvres style parcel-gilt porcelain jardinière Finely painted with numerous colored flowers with green and gold trim, gilt ram heads on either side. In late ...
Porcelain
$905
H 4.73 in W 6.5 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Clock by Japy of France, circa 1930
By Japy
Located in Devon, England
Superb iconic design comes by way of this Art Deco bakelite alarm clock by the French clock makers Japy. Very desirable and rare model bakelite casing with stepped fins to the sides....
Glass, Bakelite
Modern Brass + Walnut Ava Sconce in Tan Leather, Plug in
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an element of elevated design to your walls with the custom-made Ava Wall Sconce. A perfect marriage of form and function, its brass arm and full range of motion shade lock into ...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$4,177 / set
H 33.86 in W 18.31 in D 16.74 in
Rare Set of 6 Michel Dufet 'Duffet' Dining Chairs, 1950s, France
By Michel Dufet, Michel Duffet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of 6 original Michel Dufet (Duffet) dining chairs dating from the 1950s. In good original vintage condition, some signs of use and wear to the wood, including minor losses...
Wood
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' Floor Lamp for Innolux Oy
By Innolux Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' floor lamp for Innolux Oy. Originally produced in the 1950s by Orno, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux in Finland usi...
Brass
$22,000
H 28 in W 84 in D 36.5 in
Royere Gouffe Cerused Oak Daybed Deco, France, 1930s-1940s Midcentury
By Jean Royère, Maison Gouffé
Located in New York, NY
Royere Gouffe cerused oak daybed deco, France, 1930s-1940s midcentury Amazing rare pair of daybeds designed by Royere and made by Maison Gouffe. In lovely original condition. Pair a...
Oak
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 58 in D 7 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Cabinet/Shelf/Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique smaller foot print floating credenza. Real walnut veneer. Great for entry way, media, dining, etc. Doors open wide and close smoothly. Has some cosmetic signs of age a...
Walnut
$8,950 / set
H 34.75 in W 23 in D 17 in
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 1840s, Armchairs with Pierced Backs and Cane Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier armchairs from the mid-19th century with pierced back, cane seats and seat cushion. Each chair features a pierced design on the back, reminiscent of Go...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Tubular Steel Table B 9 by Marcel Breuer 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Wien, AT
Tubular Steel Table B 9 by Marcel Breuer 1930s This side table by Marcel Breuer has a construction of nickel-plated tubular steel and a birch veneered panel. Very nice condition.
Nickel
$2,506 / item
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 16 Solid Wood Chairs, Patinated Leather Upholstery
By Gustav Bertelsen, Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in London, GB
1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen 16 solid wood chairs sold individually. Price includes reupholstery in aniline leather to be selected by purchaser. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. ...
Hardwood
$1,200Sale Price|24% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
SALE! Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Calder Miro Hand Tufted Abstract Tapestry
By Joan Miró, Alexander Calder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
CENTRAL AVENUE MODERN ALL TAPESTRY SALE! Eye catching, Spectacular, Handmade, Scandinavian Tufted, Mid Century Modern, Wool & Cotton Calder / Miro style Dynamic Abstract Wall Hang...
Cotton
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