$1,600 / set
Vintage Metal and Wood Lounge Chairs by Howell
By Howell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold design statement with these mid-century lounge chairs by Howell, where vintage elegance meets everyday comfort.
Metal
Set of Four Howell Cantilever Chrome Chairs, circa 1960's
By Howell Mfg.
Located in High Point, NC
Set of four cantilever chrome chairs by Howell Manufacturing, a division of Burd Inc.
Chrome
$1,800Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of 4 Chrome Dining Chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Co.
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous set of 4 vintage dining chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Co. Flat chromium plated steel frames support upholstered seats and back.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman Howell Burd Chrome Tufted Velvet Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Milo Baughman Howell Burd Chrome Tufted Velvet Chairs, a Pair Offered for sale is a pair of Milo Baughman designed chrome and tufted velvet chairs for Howell Burd.
Chrome
Pierre Guariche Tonneau Dining Chairs in Stevie Howell "Reach" Fabric, Set of 6
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
His laminated plywood Tonneau chair (1954) for Steiner is a Classic of the era.
Bentwood
Howell Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Pair
By Howell
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Howell Mid Century yellow chairs, pair Each chair measures: 21 wide x 23 deep x 30 high with a seat height of 18 inches This price includes getting this set in what we call restored...
Metal
Swivel Cantilever Chrome Dinette Chair Set by Howell, 1970s
By Howell
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Super cool late 1960s-early 1970s chrome dinette chair set of (4) by Howell. These cantilever style armchairs have far more style and detail than can be appreciated in these photos.
Chrome
Four Howell Chrome & Gray Velvet Cantilevered Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four chromed metal and gray diamond button tufted velvet dining chairs by the Howell Co., a Geneva, Illinois manufacturer of chrome metal furniture, most famous for its art de...
Chrome
Four Howell Chrome & Gray Velvet Cantilevered Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four chromed metal and gray diamond button tufted velvet dining chairs by the Howell Co., a St. Charles, Illinois manufacturer of chrome metal furniture, most famous for its a...
Chrome
Sold
H 38.5 in W 17.5 in D 25 in
Vintage Set of 8 Chrome Cantilevered Side Dining Chairs by Howell Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely set of 8 vintage chrome cantilevered side dining chairs by Howell Co. Each seat is marked underneath Howell.
Chrome
Wolfgang Hoffmann Side Chair in Chrome and Vinyl for Howell Company
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Wolfgang Hoffmann side chair in chrome and vinyl for Howell Company. Great versatile very decorative side or accent chair.
Chrome
Founders Lucite Slab Lounge Chair in Stevie Howell "Brambles"
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
One-of-a-kind Founders Lucite Slab Lounge Chair in collaboration with Stevie Howell Studio.
Cowhide, Linen, Lucite
Sold
H 34.5 in W 26 in D 33 in
Machine Age / Deco Large Lounge Chair in the Style of Hoffmann & Howell
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Designed in the manner of Wolfgang Hoffmann and the Howell Furniture company.
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 26 in D 34 in
Art Deco / Machine Age Smaller Lounge Chair in the Style of Howell and Hoffmann
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Having clear wood arm rests designed in the manner of Wolfgang Hoffmann and the Howell Furniture company.
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Howell Interlake Mid-Century Modern Sleek Chrome Black Vinyl Dining Chairs, '1'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Howell Interlake Mid-Century Modern sleek chrome black vinyl dining chair.
Chrome
1960's Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Milo Baughman, Howell
Located in Burbank, CA
Mid-century Modern Bauhaus dining chair set for sale. Set of four chairs from the late 1960’s.
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 40 in L 30 in
Classic Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dinette / Kitchen Set with 2 Captains Chairs
By Howell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern chrome dinette / kitchen set. With 2 captains chairs, very unusual set!! Seldom seen set of six chairs, including two armchairs (CAPTAINS CHAIRS), table me...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs Restored in Stevie Howell "Brambles"
By Milo Baughman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs Restored in Stevie Howell "Brambles" with Brazilian Cowhide Welting and Bolster Pillow We designed this one-of-a-kind pair of Parsons style chai...
Cowhide, Linen
Sold
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
Modern Space Age Smoke Lucite and Chrome Dining Chairs by Howell / Interlake
By Howell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern Space Age smoke Lucite and chrome dining chairs by Howell / Interlake, nice set of 4 matching swivel chairs, modernist space age design, smoked Lucite / Acrylic tops in wonder...
Chrome
Sold
H 24 in W 15.5 in D 16 in
Harry Bertoia Child's Chairs with Custom Stevie Howell "Flower Homicide" Cushion
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Child's chairs with custom Stevie Howell "Flower Homicide" cushions.
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs Restored in Stevie Howell "Brambles"
By Milo Baughman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs Restored in Stevie Howell "Brambles" with Brazilian Cowhide Welting and Bolster Pillow We designed this one-of-a-kind pair of Parsons style chairs...
Cowhide, Linen
Sold
H 32 in W 24 in D 29 in
Two Pairs of Art Deco Cantilevered Spring Steel & Iron Lounge Chairs C1948
By Howell Mfg.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Two pairs of extra strong spring cantilevered lounge chairs from the Art Deco period. No Cushions, but an easy find online. Replace with your own taste and style. Solid iron & steel ...
Steel, Iron
Pair of Yellow Howell 1970s Tubular Steel Decorator Chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rare pair of Howell decorator chairs with tubular steel frame, round graphic vinyl covered cushioned seat, and pressed fiberglass cane style back.
Steel
$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
$2,800 / 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
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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
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
$8,234 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$3,966Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll ...
Steel, Chrome
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
$649Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
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
Set of Four Chrome Base Mid Century Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Saporiti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of nice Mid-Century Modern chairs on chrome bases with vinyl upholstery.
Chrome
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
French Midcentury Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French midcentury (circa 1970) set of six dining chairs using cantilevered seats on chrome frames, in the manner of designers Willy Rizzo and Giovanni Offredi. The original upholster...
Metal, Chrome
$16,468 / 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
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
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