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. This set of
Chrome
$1,800Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
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
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
Chrome
$3,850
H 30.63 in W 67 in D 23 in
Kem Weber Style 1930s Art Deco Chrome Tubular Frame Tandem 3-Seater Arm Chairs
By Howell Mfg., Kem Weber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique streamline tubular chrome Art Deco tandem 3-seater with arms and upholstered seats and backs
Steel
Unavailable
H 32 in W 26 in D 39 in
Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Rocking Chair ON SALE
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell Mfg.
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Iconic Indoor Rocking Chair Hofmann Hoffman
Steel, Chrome
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
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
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
Chrome
Wolfgang Hoffmann Chrome Springer Lounge Chair for Howell
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chrome Wolfgang Hoffmann Art Deco springer lounge chair for Howell furniture, these chairs consist
Steel
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
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
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. Item features a sleek
Chrome
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
A larger sized Machine Age Art Deco lounge chair with two cushions in red leatherette with black
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
A smaller scale sculptural chrome metal tubed lounge chair with two red leatherette upholstered
Chrome
1960's Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell, Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
. Manufactured by Howell in California, and very rare. They have a solid chrome frame with an imitation leather
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
Chrome
Sold
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 24.5 in
Art Deco Cantilevered Chrome Springer Lounge Chairs By Wolfgang Hoffmann
By Howell, Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for Howell is a great example of 1930s modernism and the era of designer chrome. The Springer chairs
Steel, Chrome
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
Chrome
Chromed Art Deco Lounge Chair, 1936
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Soquel, CA
Iconic Wolfgang Hoffmann Art Deco streamlined design for Howell lounge chair, circa 1936. Tubular
Chrome
Royalchrome / Howell Art Deco Tubular Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Royal Chrome
Located in Dallas, TX
Streamline leather-covered machine age chair & ottoman. Manner of Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell, ca
Howell Spring Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
This chrome springer chair was made by Howell and designed by Philip Ericson. It features a flat
Chrome
Sold
H 35 in W 23 in D 28 in
Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Cantilevered Springer Chair
By Howell Mfg., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
. Hofman. Howell Modern Chrome Steel Furniture model # 247 chair. Chrome steel. Chromesteel. Streamlined
Steel, Chrome
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$5,010 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
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
$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
$16,719 / 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
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
$659Sale 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
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Art Deco Copper & Chrome Hall Tree w/ Vanity Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Deco copper and chrome hall tree with vanity mirror with a geometric shape and Streamline detailing. It features 4 elegantly crafted hooks for hats, coats, and bags, it also...
Bronze, Chrome
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
Custom Plaster Lev Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom plaster cone-shaped lev fixture. Please note this is customizable. All our fixtures are UL wired. This one uses (1) Edison bulb at 40 watts in E-26 socket. Lead time is 8-12...
Plaster
$1,995
H 31 in W 20.75 in D 22 in
Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome & Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux leather upholstery attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing. Beautiful condit...
Chrome
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