$4,353 / set
H 34 in W 18 in D 17 in
E W Godwin (attributed). A set of four Anglo-Japanese cane seat chairs
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (attributed), a set of four Anglo-Japanese cane seat chairs, with incised
Cane, Walnut
$2,360 / set
H 38.19 in W 33.86 in D 33.47 in
Woven Cane Bamboo Lounge Chair Yuzuru Yamakawa C, 261 Yamakawa Rattan
By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A beautiful organic woven cane chair with a frame made of Bamboo. Designed by Yuzuru Yamakawa for
Bamboo, Cane
$680Sale Price / set|49% Off
H 34.75 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs with Caned Seat & Tufted Cushion
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four dining chairs feature hardwood frames with original black paint, caned wicker
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$11,975
H 34.25 in W 18 in D 15.75 in
English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835
Located in Kinderhook, NY
, side or breakfast chairs of Regency parcel-klismos form having black Japanned frames with allover gilt
Cane, Softwood, Paint
Unavailable
H 27.25 in W 24 in D 25 in
Low Japanese Side Chair with a Slatted Frame and Caned Back and Seat
Located in London, GB
A low Japanese side chair with a slatted frame and caned back and seat early 20th century.
Cane
Gilt & Green Japanned Suite
Located in Darlington, GB
A superb gilt and green japanned suite, comprising of a three seater settee and a pair of armchairs
Beech
Mid-Century Japanese Folding Cane Lounge Chair
By Kosuga & Co. Ltd.
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare folding lounge chair with cane seat and back, made by Kosuga of Japan. High-quality build and
Cane, Softwood
Mid Century Japanese Folding Cane Lounge Chair
By Kosuga
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare folding lounge chair with cane seat and back made by Kosuga of Japan. High-quality build and
Cane
Black Japanned Gold Chinoiserie Cane Chairs, Set of Four
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
Chinoiserie black japanned with gold gilt painted detail and cane back. Fabric is original and is a
Velvet, Cane, Wood
George I Style Japanned and Caned Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of George I style Japanned lacquered and caned side chairs in the manner of Giles Grendey
Wood
Ebonized Folding Chair with Cane Seat, Attributed to E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
An ebonized folding chair with cane seat and gilt details to the backrest. Attributed to E W
Cane
Mahogany and Split Cane Side Chair Attributed to H W Batley
By Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
H W Batley, probably made by Collinson and Lock, a mahogany and split cane side chair.
Mahogany, Cane
Sold
H 33 in W 29 in L 33 in
Pair of Rattan 1940s Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Chairs with Ottoman from Japan
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Great Paul Frankl style four -strand chairs and ottoman with original very heavy springed
Cane, Rattan, Reed
Gorgeous Antique Hand Painted and Caned Japanned Side or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful Japanned side chair in dark hunter green with beautiful hand painted decoration including
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 19.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Hans Olsen Pair of Japanese Style Tatami Chairs in Teak and Cane for Bramin
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic pair of Hans Olsen designed modular chair in the style of Japanese tatami dining chairs
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 34 in W 16.5 in D 19 in
Anglo-Japanese Walnut and Caned Seat Side Chair, Attributed to E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Anglo-Japanese walnut side chair, attributed to E W Godwin. Probably made by William Watt. The
Walnut
Marc Newson Wicker Felt Chair
By Marc Newson, Idée Japan
Located in Miami, FL
A rare one owner example of the tubular steel, cane, woven rattan and aluminum lounge chair
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-28-a Set of 2 Floating Back Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
with aluminum detail, both weaved with rare Japanese dark cane. Office chair known as "Office cane
Aluminum
Victorian Japanned and Inlaid Papier Mâché Slipper Chair
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A good example of a Victorian Japanned and inlaid papier mâché caned slipper chair possibly Jennens
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood
Pair of Queen Anne Japanned Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Queen Anne japanned side chairs with caned seats and cabriole legs, circa 1705.
Pair of Regency Japanned and Gilt Decorated Cane Seat Chairs
Located in Concord, MA
Antique 19th century pair of Japanned and chinoisserie gilt decorated cane seat chairs, japanned in
Early 19th Century English Regency Caned Klismos Desk Chair
Located in Richmond, London
Klismos form, in the taste of Thomas Hope. English, circa 1810. This black-japanned and cane-seated
Cane, Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Caned Back
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 6 mid century modern dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish, vintage patterned upholstery, caned seat back and tapered legs. Dimensions: 20w...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$1,570 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"La Ligne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" x 30"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of for...
Paper
$2,100 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$2,311Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 29.5 in
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$2,636Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 39.3 in
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$12,363 / item
H 43.31 in W 82.68 in D 55.12 in
Brass and Alabaster Three Globes Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of three patinated brass arms of light each holding different sized alabaster globes and counterweight to ensure the balance of the piece. Original ...
Alabaster, Brass
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
Slit Mirror by Phillip Jividen
Located in Geneve, CH
Slit mirror by Phillip Jividen Limited Edition of 25 Dimensions: W 71 x D 3 x H 94 cm Materials: Brass Also available in H 112. Please contact us. Taking cues from Lucio Fontana’s S...
Brass
$1,944Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 62.63 in Dm 39.38 in
'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, creativ...
Steel
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of tall and elegant table lamps made in ceramic by the French artist Olivia Cognet, topped with Dedar Milano fabric lamp shades. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French art...
Ceramic
$18,367 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 59.06 in
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
Brass
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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.
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