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. Clean upholstery, some signs of wear...
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
Kem Weber Style 1930s Art Deco Chrome Tubular Frame Tandem 3-Seater Arm Chairs
By Kem Weber, Howell Mfg.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique streamline tubular chrome Art Deco tandem 3-seater with arms and upholstered seats and backs, in the style of Kem Weber or Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Manufacturing. Older up...
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 PRICE REDUCED from $14,500 Rare ICONIC Howell Modern Chromsteel Furniture #377 Rocker...
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 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.
Chrome
Wolfgang Hoffmann Chrome Springer Lounge Chair for Howell
By Howell, Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chrome Wolfgang Hoffmann Art Deco springer lounge chair for Howell furniture, these chairs consist of a tubular chrome frame that seamlessly forms to shape the legs, arms and back su...
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.
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
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
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 piping sitting on a sculptural chromed steel tubed frame and having wood arm rests.
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 cushions edged in black piping.
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 vinyl with texture.
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
Sold
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 24.5 in
Art Deco Cantilevered Chrome Springer Lounge Chairs By Wolfgang Hoffmann
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handsome pair of Art Deco, cantilevered chrome "Springer" lounge chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell is a great example of 1930s modernism and the era of designer chrome.
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 matching swivel chairs, modernist space age design, smoked Lucite / Acrylic tops in wonder...
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 frame and lovely soft peach faux leather upholstery with matching arms.
Chrome
Royalchrome / Howell Art Deco Tubular Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Royal Chrome
Located in Dallas, TX
Some light staining to leather on chair, one side of back cushion. Some wear to bottom chrome tubes of chair.
Howell Spring Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
This chrome springer chair was made by Howell and designed by Philip Ericson.
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
Hoffman. Hofman. Howell Modern Chrome Steel Furniture model # 247 chair.
Steel, Chrome
$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
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
$8,282 / 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
$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
$653Sale 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
$4,029Sale 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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
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
$24,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in W 22 in D 30 in
Important Set of Four Triple Band Chrome Club Chairs by KEM Webber for Lloyd
By Kem Weber, Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of four matching Art Deco club chairs, designed by Ken Webber, for Lloyd Furniture circa 1930's. This series was produced in the 1930's, examples of which are not often see...
Chrome
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
$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
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
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak 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
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
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