John Hutton Donghia Block Island
Stunning & Rare John Hutton for Donghia 'Block Island' Sofa of Wicker & Mahogany
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Hudson, NY
A very rare example from the limited production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton
Category
20th Century American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Mahogany
$11,328 Sale Price
38% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 38 in
Dazzling Set of 10 Block Island Cane Armchairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of rare John Hutton Block Island ARM dining chair examples is unique on
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$74,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Unforgettable Pair of Block Island Cane Club Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. This design
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$32,500 / set
H 30 in W 31 in D 32 in
Unforgettable Set of of 4 Block Island Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. This design
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$66,500 / set
H 30 in W 31 in D 32 in
Stellar Restored Set of 8 Block Island Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the limited production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$44,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Stellar Set of 12 Vintage Block Island Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the limited production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$66,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Stellar Restored Set of 16 Block Island Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
) dining chairs from the limited production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$88,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Stellar Block Island Collection Cane Sofa by Hutton for Donghia - Pair Available
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
limited production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$34,500
H 30 in W 89 in D 37 in
Vintage Boho John Hutton for Donghia “Merbau” Rush Sofa
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the Vintage Boho John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Rattan Sofa
Category
Late 20th Century Haitian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
John Hutton, Donghia, Oversized Lounge Chairs, Woven Cane, Mahogany, USA, 1990s
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Manhasset, NY
Frank Style
Pair of limited edition 'Block Island' lounge chairs designed by John Hutton (1947-2006
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane
$11,500 / set
H 30 in W 32 in D 37 in
JOHN HUTTON for DONGHIA 'Merbau' Woven Cane Lounge Chairs, Priced per Chair
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Hudson, NY
Absolutely stunning pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs designed by John Hutton for Donghia. The
Category
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Mahogany, Walnut
$3,850
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
Mesmerizing Set of 8 Jean-Michel Frank Armchairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
limited production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$59,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Incredible Set of 8 Vintage Tobacco Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the limited production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$44,000
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Incredible Set of 12 Vintage Tobacco Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. This design is Hutton's graphic, highly
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$66,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Incredible Set of 16 Vintage Tobacco Cane Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. This design is Hutton's graphic, highly
Category
1990s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$88,000 / set
H 36 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Dazzling Set of 12 Jean-Michel Frank Inspired Cane Armchairs by John Hutton
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. This design is
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$89,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
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John Hutton for Donghia Woven Rattan Block Island Sofa Circa 1990
By John Hutton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1990 Donghia Block Island Sofa designed by John Hutton. Woven rattan frame in very good
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Rattan, Down
John Hutton for Donghia Pair Woven Rattan Block Island Club Chairs Circa 1990
By John Hutton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1990 Donghia Block Island Pair of Club Chairs designed by John Hutton. Woven rattan frames
Category
1990s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Rattan, Down
H 36 in W 31 in D 36 in
Donghia Block Island chairs 1990s with leather seats. 5 x armrests, 2 x without
By John Hutton
Located in WEERT, NL
Donghia Block Island chairs 1990s with leather seats. 5 x armrests, 2 x without by John Hutton. The
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
H 36 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Club Chair
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in New York, NY
Classic and iconic Donghia Block Island club chair designed by John Hutton. Woven patchwork pattern
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Collection Rattan Sofa
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Donghia Block Island Collection sofa designed by John Hutton. Marked on bottom. Mahogany frame
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Collection Rattan Armchair & Ottoman
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Donghia Block Island Collection armchair and ottoman designed by John Hutton. Marked on underside
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Collection Rattan Sofa, Two Available
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Donghia Block Island collection sofa designed by John Hutton. Marked on bottom. Mahogany frame
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Collection Rattan Armchair and Ottoman
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Donghia Block Island Collection lounge armchair and ottoman designed by John Hutton. Marked on
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
Stunning Pair of Block Island Club Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. Examples from this particular series are
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
Set of 4 Block Island Wicker Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of four Donghia Block Island dining chairs designed by John Hutton. The frames are a
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wicker
Magnificent Set of Eight Block Island Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. Examples from this particular series are
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Set of Six Block Island Caned Dining Room Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Six Block Island Cane Club Chairs & Ottoman by John Hutton for Donghia, 1990s.
Two Armchairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
John Hutton for Donghia Club Chair
By John Hutton, Angelo Donghia
Located in Pasadena, CA
Three John Hutton for Donghia club/dining chairs from the Block Island collection created circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Mahogany
John Hutton for Donghia Armchair
By John Hutton
Located in North Miami, FL
A single club chair of the limited production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton (1947
Category
1990s American British Colonial Club Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Rare John Hutton Donghia Cane, Mahogany, Walnut Patio Garden Sunroom Table
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Hudson, NY
Extremely RARE piece designed by John Hutton for Donghia from the very limited Merbau and Block
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Rush, Mahogany
Vintage Boho Wrapped Rattan Dining Chairs After John Hutton for Donghia-Set of 8
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho set of dining chairs. Done in the manner of a John Hutton for Donghia. Thr
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 36.25 in W 22.25 in D 18.5 in
Sublime Set of 12 Jean-Michel Frank Style Armchairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. This design is
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Sublime Set of 8 Jean-Michel Frank Style Armchairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs from the limited production Block Island collection created by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Pair John Hutton for Donghia Coastal Merbau Woven Rush & Mahogany Chairs Porch
By John Hutton, Angelo Donghia, Jonathan Hutton, Donghia
Located in Hudson, NY
Absolutely stunning pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs designed by John Hutton for Donghia
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Mahogany
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
Vintage Coastal Dining Chairs in the Manner of John Hutton, Set of 12
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the manner of John Hutton for Donghia. Made famous by His legendary Block Island collection
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Dining Chairs in the Manner of John Hutton, Set of 8
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the manner of John Hutton for Donghia. Made famous by His legendary Block Island collection
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
John Hutton Donghia Block Island Armchairs, Leather Seats, Set of 4
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Miami, FL
John Hutton Donghia block Island armchairs, leather seats, set of 4.
Offered for sale is a set
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
John Hutton Donghia Block Island Rattan Dining Chairs Set, 2 Arms, 6 Sides
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Miami, FL
John Hutton Donghia Block Island Rattan dining chairs set, 2 arms, 6 sides
Offered for sale is a
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
H 36.12 in W 16.75 in D 23 in
Pair of Donghia 'Block Island' Modernist Armchairs by John Hutton
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fabulous pair of armchairs from the limited production Block Island collection designed by John
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
Block Island Club Chair by John Hutton for Donghia c 1990's
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish, sophisticated Block Island club chair designed by John Hutton for Donghia, circa
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair Block Island Cane Club Chairs & Ottoman by John Hutton for Donghia, 1990s
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair Block Island Cane Club Chairs & Ottoman by John Hutton for Donghia, 1990s.
A limited
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
H 29.75 in W 31 in D 34 in
John Hutton for Donghia Block Wicker Woven Sofa
By John Hutton
Located in North Miami, FL
A sofa of the limited production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for
Category
1990s American Sofas
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Coastal John Hutton for Donghia “Block Island” Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By John Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. Designed by John Hutton for Donghia. Part
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 33 in W 24 in D 17 in
Pair of John Hutton Organic Modern Block Island Club Chairs
By Donghia
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare matched pair of Block Island Collection club chairs or lounge chairs designed by John Hutton
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Armchairs, Set of 6
By John Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 6 block island armchairs by John Hutton for Donghia. Found in original natural blonde finish
Category
1990s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Side Tables by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of end tables were designed by John Hutton for the "Block Island
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern End Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Mahogany
Pair of Donghia Woven Rattan "Block Island" Club Chairs by John Hutton
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Donghia woven rattan block Island club chairs by John Hutton, Each one beautifully
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
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John Hutton Donghia Block Island For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal john hutton donghia block island for your home. Each john hutton donghia block island for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, wood and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect john hutton donghia block island — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A john hutton donghia block island is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a John Hutton Donghia Block Island?
Prices for a john hutton donghia block island can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,950 and can go as high as $36,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,500.
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.
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