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Italian Venice Chairs

Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice
Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice

Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice

$12,500 / set

H 42 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in

Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice

Located in Hudson, NY

Set of four 18th century Italian painted & parcel-gilt chairs, Venetian. These beautiful chairs

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs

Materials

Gold

Venice Chair by Konstantin Grcic  for MAGIS
Venice Chair by Konstantin Grcic  for MAGIS

Venice Chair by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS

$2,372Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in

Venice Chair by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS

By Konstantin Grcic, Magis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the new chair would have to take a totally different approach from its predecessor. Venice is designed

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice
Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice

Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice

$12,500 / set

H 42 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in

Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice

Located in Hudson, NY

Set of four 18th century Italian painted & parcel-gilt chairs, Venetian. These beautiful chairs

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs

Materials

Gold

Six Mid-18th Century Italian Chairs, Venice, circa 1750
Six Mid-18th Century Italian Chairs, Venice, circa 1750

Six Mid-18th Century Italian Chairs, Venice, circa 1750

$10,789 / set

H 35.04 in W 18.31 in D 19.1 in

Six Mid-18th Century Italian Chairs, Venice, circa 1750

Located in Milano, IT

Six carved walnut chairs Venice, mid-18th century Height 35.03 in (18.70 in to the seat) x 19.09 in

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Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Pair Eclectic Venice Chairs in Walnut by Testolini Frères
Early 20th Century Pair Eclectic Venice Chairs in Walnut by Testolini Frères

Early 20th Century Pair Eclectic Venice Chairs in Walnut by Testolini Frères

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Spectacular pair of chairs extensively carved in the eclectic style of the Art Nouveau period by

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Hand-Carved Walnut Dining Chairs by Fratelli Testolini, Venice, Early
Set of Six Hand-Carved Walnut Dining Chairs by Fratelli Testolini, Venice, Early

Set of Six Hand-Carved Walnut Dining Chairs by Fratelli Testolini, Venice, Early

Located in Vigonza, Padua

historical interiors and curated contemporary spaces. Key Features Origin: Venice, Italy Maker: Fratelli

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Early 20th Century Italian Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Suite of Three Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Painted Side Chairs, circa 1780
Suite of Three Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Painted Side Chairs, circa 1780

Suite of Three Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Painted Side Chairs, circa 1780

Located in Vero Beach, FL

, excellent and rare suite of three Northern Italian (probably Venice) Neoclassical side chairs. There is a

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six John Hutton for Donghia Dining Chairs
Set of Six John Hutton for Donghia Dining Chairs

Set of Six John Hutton for Donghia Dining Chairs

$4,129Sale Price / set|39% Off

H 44.5 in W 23 in D 27 in

Set of Six John Hutton for Donghia Dining Chairs

By John Hutton

Located in Rio Vista, CA

ordered with Fortuny upholstery in the Ashanti tribal pattern from Venice, Italy. The chairs feature a

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Venice 19th Century Throne Chair attributed Testolini Frères Leather Upholster
Venice 19th Century Throne Chair attributed Testolini Frères Leather Upholster

Venice 19th Century Throne Chair attributed Testolini Frères Leather Upholster

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Venice 19th Century Throne Chair attributed to Testolini Frères Venice ,Leather Upholstery, wax

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Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Mat Black by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Mat Black by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Mat Black by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Mat White by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Mat White by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Mat White by Philippe Starck

$891 / set

H 29.53 in W 14.97 in D 20.08 in

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Mat White by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Dove by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Dove by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Dove by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in  Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in  Glossy Black by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck

$891 / set

H 29.5 in W 20.67 in D 20 in

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Jellies coat hangers draw their inspiration from the tableware collection of the same name designed by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell in 2014. Dimensions: Height 2.38 in.; diam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Sage Green by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Sage Green by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Sage Green by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

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Venetian Walnut Carved Armchair, Venice 18th Century Wood Seated
Venetian Walnut Carved Armchair, Venice 18th Century Wood Seated

Venetian Walnut Carved Armchair, Venice 18th Century Wood Seated

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H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in

Venetian Walnut Carved Armchair, Venice 18th Century Wood Seated

Located in Varmo, IT

Entirely in finely carved walnut. Vienna straw seat.   

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Venetian Walnut Armchairs, Venice 18th Century Carved Wood
Pair of Venetian Walnut Armchairs, Venice 18th Century Carved Wood

Pair of Venetian Walnut Armchairs, Venice 18th Century Carved Wood

Located in Varmo, IT

Entirely in finely carved walnut. Vienna straw seat. Measures: 58 x 48 x H 91 cm.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gondola Chair, Venice, circa 1780
Gondola Chair, Venice, circa 1780

Gondola Chair, Venice, circa 1780

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H 38 in W 37 in D 20 in

Gondola Chair, Venice, circa 1780

Located in Culver City, CA

Gondola chair, Venice circa 1780, Flared, lateral feet carved with mythical creatures and

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Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Authentic Pair of Louis XV Lacquered Armchairs, Venice
Authentic Pair of Louis XV Lacquered Armchairs, Venice

Authentic Pair of Louis XV Lacquered Armchairs, Venice

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H 38.59 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in

Authentic Pair of Louis XV Lacquered Armchairs, Venice

Located in Sofia, BG

century, Venice. Exceptional furniture. Status: never restored. They are part of a whole including also: a

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Antique 1720s Italian Rococo Chairs

19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chair with Putti
19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chair with Putti

19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chair with Putti

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a hallway with this well carved antique Sgabello chair. Crafted of walnut in Venice, Italy

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Salon Set 1 Sofa 4 Chairs in Walnut, Venice XVIIIth Century
Salon Set 1 Sofa 4 Chairs in Walnut, Venice XVIIIth Century

Salon Set 1 Sofa 4 Chairs in Walnut, Venice XVIIIth Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Salon set consisting of a 4-seater bench and 4 chairs, in carved walnut and caning Very elegant

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Living Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Venice, Baroque Period Larice-Wood Swivel Barber's Chair, Late 17th C
Italian, Venice, Baroque Period Larice-Wood Swivel Barber's Chair, Late 17th C

Italian, Venice, Baroque Period Larice-Wood Swivel Barber's Chair, Late 17th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

rotating seat atop a turned support and four scrolled legs secured by an iron stretcher, this type of chair

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Swivel Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut and Velvet Sgabello Hall Chair
19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut and Velvet Sgabello Hall Chair

19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut and Velvet Sgabello Hall Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a hallway with this well carved antique Sgabello chair. Crafted of walnut in Venice, Italy

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Pair of Italian 18th Century Painted and Parcel Gilt Carved Fauteuils
Pair of Italian 18th Century Painted and Parcel Gilt Carved Fauteuils

Pair of Italian 18th Century Painted and Parcel Gilt Carved Fauteuils

Located in Berlin, DE

upholstery covered in a pale celadon fabric of the Rubelli manufacturer, from Venice, Italy. The chairs

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Antique 1760s Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

A Set of 10 Italian Rococo Painted and Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs, Venice
A Set of 10 Italian Rococo Painted and Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs, Venice

A Set of 10 Italian Rococo Painted and Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs, Venice

Located in Hollywood, FL

8 identical and 2 almost identical companion chairs for the set of 10- see main pic for examples

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Set of Eight Dining Chairs, Venice, Italy, 1960s
Set of Eight Dining Chairs, Venice, Italy, 1960s

Set of Eight Dining Chairs, Venice, Italy, 1960s

Located in Toulouse, FR

Amazing venitian dining chairs from the 1960s. Set of eight. Wood entirely covered with velvet

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Victorian Nursing Chair Upholstered in Designers Guild Striped Velvet
Victorian Nursing Chair Upholstered in Designers Guild Striped Velvet

Victorian Nursing Chair Upholstered in Designers Guild Striped Velvet

Located in Old Romney, Kent

velvet. Pinned at the corners. Original legs and castors. Silk tassels sourced from Venice, Italy. Chair

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères

By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Damascus Mirror 66"
White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Damascus Mirror 66"

White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Damascus Mirror 66"

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Levantine Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene antique Mirror, Late 19th Century. White shell abalone Inlaid Middle Eastern Mirror. Antique Middle Eastern Moorish mirror in the Turkish S...

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Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich
Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich

Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in London, GB

Vintage desk chair with arms, off white patterned cotton fabric upholstery, polished ebony walnut wood structure. Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich ca.1940. The lines of this chair ...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

3 Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves
3 Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves

3 Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves

$4,200 / set

H 36 in W 16 in D 8.5 in

3 Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves

Located in Dallas, TX

Group of three Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden wall shelves. The intricately carved wood of each is inlaid with designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method. Provenance...

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20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Gio Ponti low table made of African walnut wood and glass, Italy, 1950s
Gio Ponti low table made of African walnut wood and glass, Italy, 1950s

Gio Ponti low table made of African walnut wood and glass, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Low table made of African walnut wood and glass, Italian craftsmanship, designed by Gio Ponti, 1950s. The coffee table, an indispensable piece in the living room, has always been a ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Louis XVI Mahogany Extension Table
French Louis XVI Mahogany Extension Table

French Louis XVI Mahogany Extension Table

$28,000

H 30 in W 110 in D 57.25 in

French Louis XVI Mahogany Extension Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

An important and impressive Period Louis XVI Extension Table with 3 finished leaves.The table measures 52”x 57.5 which is a fat oval shape when it is not extended.. Each of the 3 lea...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Brown and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp
Henry Holland Studio Handmade Brown and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Brown and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp

By Henry Holland Studio

Located in London, GB

Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres echo silhouettes already found in the tableware, each is handmade in our signature Ne...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Earthenware, Linen, Oak

Italian Desk Chair attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Italian Desk Chair attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich

Italian Desk Chair attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich

$1,500

H 32.5 in W 18 in D 17.5 in

Italian Desk Chair attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Italian mid century desk chair, attributed to Gulielmo Ulrich, unsigned, Italy, circa 1950s. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabri...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965
Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965

Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965

$3,000Sale Price / set|21% Off

H 33.75 in W 26.25 in D 22 in

Jens Risom Design Pair of Oiled Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchairs, c.1965

By Jens Risom

Located in Miami, FL

Offered for sale is an original pair of Jen Risom Design oiled walnut and leather upholstered armchairs. The chairs have upholstered oval backs on a sculptural walnut base, c.1965. A...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A Fine French Art Deco Octagonal Bronze and Glass Chandelier by Petitot
A Fine French Art Deco Octagonal Bronze and Glass Chandelier by Petitot

A Fine French Art Deco Octagonal Bronze and Glass Chandelier by Petitot

By Atelier Petitot

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco octagonal bronze frame chandelier by Atelier Petitot, with clear glass rods and frosted glass panels.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

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...

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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Palatial Mirrors Louis XVI Giltwood Hand Carved, Pier / Console / Wall
Pair of Palatial Mirrors Louis XVI Giltwood Hand Carved, Pier / Console / Wall

Pair of Palatial Mirrors Louis XVI Giltwood Hand Carved, Pier / Console / Wall

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Monumental Wall or Console Mirrors, Over the Mantle Mirror, A magnificent pair of gilt gesso and wood mirrors each having a large rectangular frame depicting carved birds, ...

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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Celina Decorações, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Celina Decorações, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s

Celina Decorações, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and marble coffee table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. The wooden base presents with moderate wear and scratching along the edges and at the...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Pair of French Wood Carved Dolphin Console Tables, Pier Tables, Giltwood
Pair of French Wood Carved Dolphin Console Tables, Pier Tables, Giltwood

Pair of French Wood Carved Dolphin Console Tables, Pier Tables, Giltwood

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of French Wood Carved Dolphin Console Tables, Marble Top, Giltwood, Made in France A Large and Impressive pair of full bodied Dolphin solid wood carved console or pier tables. ...

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Vintage 1960s French George III Console Tables

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Giltwood

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Black and Gold Chinoiserie Console Table
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Black and Gold Chinoiserie Console Table

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Black and Gold Chinoiserie Console Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style black and gold console table from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor, single drawer and cabriole legs. Created in France during the 19th century, this co...

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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Console Tables

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Italian Venice Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Italian venice chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of plastic, walnut and wood, all Italian venice chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 4 antique and vintage Italian venice chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Italian venice chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Rococo and Art Deco Italian venice chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Italian venice chairs over the years, but those made by Kartell, Philippe Starck and Testolini & Salviati are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Italian Venice Chairs?

Prices for Italian venice chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Italian venice chairs begin at $670 and can go as high as $49,500, while the average can fetch as much as $670.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.