Price Upon Request
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 24.02 in
'50s Jean Royère 'Ours Polaire' Armchair in Oak and Velvet Upholstery
By Jean Royère
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Royère 'Ours polaire' armchair 1950 Oak and velvet upholstery
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Grandma Sofa by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, 1980s
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Oakville, CA
cushions; very comfortable. Venturi's design for this sofa was influenced by Jean Royere's "Ours Polaire
Leather, Foam
Robert Venturi "Grandma" Sofa for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in Coronado, CA
. Venturi's design for this sofa was influenced by Jean Royere's "Ours Polaire" sofa, and it is easy to see
Mohair
Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
20th century's greatest furniture designers, Jean Royère and Jean-Michel Frank. Royère's Ours Polaire
Upholstery, Wood
$4,100 / item
H 60 in W 85.5 in D 90 in
"Celine" Bed in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux (King)
Located in New York, NY
headboard draws on Jean Royère’s sinuous Ours Polaire, Eileen Gray’s fusion of object and ornament, and
Fabric
$3,530 / item
H 60 in W 69.5 in D 90 in
"Celine" Bed in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux (Queen)
Located in New York, NY
headboard draws on Jean Royère’s sinuous Ours Polaire, Eileen Gray’s fusion of object and ornament, and
Fabric
Pair of Jean Royere "Polaire" Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A grand pair of upholstered Polar bear/ ball chairs by famed french designer, Jean Royere. They are
Velvet, Oak
A Husk Chair in the manner of Jean Royere
Located in NYC, NY
Royere's "our polaire" model chair. A real work of art.
Fabric
Pair of lounge chairs by Georg Bighinello , Italy 1970
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
, generous proportions and confort relate this unusual lounge chairs to Jean Royère 's "Ours Polaire" chairs
Metal
Pair of "Ours Polaire" Armchairs after Jean Royère
Located in Dallas, TX
luxurious olive green velvet after Jean Royère. The soft round form of the Ours, which practically
Upholstery
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire chair
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire chair
Upholstery, Oak
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire Sofa
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire sofa
Upholstery, Oak
Ours Polaire sofa by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an expertly crafted, recent production of the 'Ours Polaire' sofa by Jean Royère created
Upholstery, Oak
Ours Polaire Sofa by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an expertly crafted, recent production of the 'Ours Polaire' sofa by Jean Royère created
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of French 1920s Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of Art Deco club chairs from France, 1920s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll details on arms. Newly upholstered in a lovely pale yellow linen. Original wood fi...
Linen, Wood
Classic Wall Scone by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by DUNLIN Australia. An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconce designed by Dunlin. Timeless in form and impeccable in execution, these are ideal sconces to fram...
Rattan
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Wall Mounted Console Hammered Metal with Travertine Top, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Wall mounted console hammered metal with travertine top, in stock Hammered and hand-forged metal structure with hoof feet Black fired patina frame Console easily mounts to the wall w...
Travertine, Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and unusual New old stock Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-36N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears o...
Steel
$3,221 / set
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured Murano glass. Wiring according to the American standard with E26 or E27 lamp holder for ...
Brass
$2,800
H 43.31 in W 59.45 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Cabinet / Sideboard in Teak & Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Lovely rare cabinet in teak & oak. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1960s. Highlighted details and plenty of shelves featured in this beautiful cabinet. A fine vintage object that...
Oak, Teak
$7,706 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Pair of Stools by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of stools with 4 black lacquered steel and brass feet, and seating upholstered with a Dédar fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin, France.
Brass, Steel
$5,129 / set
H 18.51 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in
Hans J. Wegner Oak Bedside Tables "Model 430" by Ry Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern bedside tables from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Made in oakwood by original maker Ry Møbler, Denmark. Typical of Wegner's designs from this period is the min...
Oak
Pair of stools by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of stools entirely upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. France, 2024. Dimensions: Diam 48 x H 38 cm
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Teddy Wool, C. 1970s
Located in Westport, CT
A vintage set of sculptural walnut lounge chairs, original from the 1970s. Reminiscent of George Nakashima's reverence for natural forms, the solid walnut frames have been meticulous...
Wool, Walnut
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, velvet, wood, Europe, 1940s The defining feature of these 1940s Art Deco armchairs are their boldly arched side panels, which sweep upward in a graceful, convex c...
Velvet, Wood
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.
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