Art Deco Iron and Steel Garden Patio Poolside Hoop Frame Rocking Chair c 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural design, Art Deco period iron and steel hoop arm rocking chair by the Cincinnati Artistic Wrought Iron Works Company, circa 1930's. This voguish chair is structura...
Steel, Iron
Set of Four talian Black & Red Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
Set of four Italian dining chairs with iron frames, trellis legs and brass feet.
Metal, Brass
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of iconic wrought iron frame BKF-Butterfly lounge chairs by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll is simple yet elegant design.
Wrought Iron
George Coslin Set of Six Chairs for Faram Early Sixties
By Faram Furniture, George Coslin
Located in bari, IT
Set of six chairs curved iron frame synthetic fabric seat designer George Coslin production Faram 1960s .
Metal
$5,297 / set
1950's Pair of curved rattan tub chairs
By Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of curved rattan tub chairs with iron frames. Bonacina Manufacture, Italy, ca. 1950.
Rattan
Set of Four Elegant Mid Century Dining Chairs by Salvarani, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in München, BY
Chairs with iron frame. Seat and backrest made of formica.
Iron
$6,500 / set
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Sabena of Mexico
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of hefty solid wood lounge chairs with iron frames by Sabena of Mexico.
Wood
Lina Bo Bardi deck chair Studio d´Arte Palma Brazil 1958
By Studio d´Arte Palma, Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The chair’s solid iron frame, finished in black, retains its original patina, further emphasizing its timeless elegance.
Steel
$799Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Boho Chic Turquoise Rattan Scoop Chairs, a Pair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Both chairs sit on a cast iron frame with one chair having wooden feet.
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Freeform Wood Lounge Chair by Sabena, Iron Frame
By Sabena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freeform wood lounge chair by Sabena of Mexico, c.1960s. The lounge chair features a freeform wood slab seat and seat back with two armrests and an iron frame with ball feet.
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Freeform Wood Lounge Chair by Sabena, Iron Frame
By Sabena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freeform wood lounge chair by Sabena of Mexico, c.1960s. The lounge chair features a freeform wood slab seat and seat back with two armrests and an iron frame with ball feet.
Iron
Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Blue Iron Curule Directors Arm Chairs B - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Blue Iron Curule Directors Arm Chairs (B) - Pair.
Metal
Set of Four Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Lounge Garden Chairs
By Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The tops of the seat backs, arm supports, and ottoman supports are fitted with elegant round bronze ball finials. The heavy iron frames of the chairs have a dramatic charcoal-toned p...
Brass, Iron
Set of Six Mario Papperzini Style Iron Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The large chairs feature iron frames with a gracefully arched backs having bronze finials on the corners.
Bronze, Iron
Set of Fourteen Mario Papperzini Style Iron Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The large chairs feature iron frames with a gracefully arched backs having bronze finials on the corners.
Bronze, Iron
Set of Four French Modernist Iron Brass Ball Finial Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A whimsical set of four French mid-century modern architectural patio and garden lounge chairs crafted from iron and brass. Each chair is constructed from thick hand-forged iron rods...
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Bentwood Compass Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chair's wrought iron frame with compass silhouette connects to a birch bentwood backrest that comfortably hugs your back.
Fabric, Walnut, Plywood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze-Mounted Iron Armchairs Attributed to Comte.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted with black iron frames, each chair features an elegant X-form back splat, gracefully scrolled arms, and finely cast bronze accents that lend a refined contrast to the bold ar...
Bronze, Iron
Set of Four French Mid-Century Iron Garden Lounge Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Each chair is constructed with thick linear iron tubular frames topped with fitted loose off-white seat cushions.
Iron
Set of Six Mario Papperzini for Salterini, Iron Lattice Outdoor Armchairs
By Mario Papperzini, Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring Papperzini's distinctive lattice back, graceful curved crest rail, sculptural spherical finials, and elegantly proportioned iron frame, these chairs exemplify the sophistic...
Iron
Cleo Baldon Mid-Century Dining Set for Terra, Wrought Iron, USA
By Cleo Baldon, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Cleo Baldon armchairs and round dining table for Terra, USA, c.1960s. The chairs feature a newly upholstered brown seat back and seat cushion, each with a wrought iron x-...
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural 3 Lounge Chairs by Solair "Motel Chairs " Canada
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 3 original Solair Motel Chairs in a vibrant orange with a black iron frame.
Iron
Russell Woodard Orleans Pattern Wrought Iron Patio Garden Dining Set, 5 Pc Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Russell Woodard Orleans Pattern Wrought Iron Patio Garden Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Item features a very rare ornate pedestal base round dining table with glass top, Wrought iron frames...
Wrought Iron
Schumacher Set of 4 Vintage Rattan Garden Chairs, made in Belgium.
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Vintage Rattan Garden Chairs, made in Belgium. Thanks to the spare lines of the tubular black iron frames, these rattan garden chairs read more modern and contemporary than...
Rattan
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