Set of Six John Hutton for Holly Hunt Leather Dining Chairs
By HOLLY HUNT, John Hutton
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of six bespoke leather dining armchairs designed by John Hutton for Holly Hunt. The chairs feature a hardwood frame with a gracefully curved round back having a square cr...
Leather, Hardwood
John Hutton for Holly Hunt Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By HOLLY HUNT, John Hutton
Located in Southampton, NJ
An extremely comfortable lounge chair with a matching ottoman in a beautiful oak Frame having goose down cushions upholstered in incredibly soft chenille fabric. In outstanding overa...
Chenille, Oak, Down
Sold
H 32 in W 84 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa John Hutton for Holly Hunt Hemp Sail Upholstered Oak
By HOLLY HUNT, John Hutton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Up for sale is a stunning Holly Hunt 'Hemp Sail' sofa by John Hutton. Details include an oak architectural frame in an umber finish along with 3-over-3 cushions in a contrast welt up...
Oak
Sold
H 30 in W 86 in D 41 in
Ultra Chic Bowed Design Sofa In Silk Mohair by John Hutton for Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT, John Hutton
Located in New York, NY
This classic modernist Art Deco style sofa feature ebonized walnut legs, a bowed elegant classic front design all newly upholstered in an exquisite silk/wool camel mohair with taupe...
Sold
H 37 in W 222 in D 45 in
Custom L-Shaped Sectional Sofa by Holly Hunt, Designed by John Hutton (2011)
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite L-shaped sectional sofa by Holly Hunt, designed by John Hutton in 2011, showcases timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship.
Fabric, Wood
Holly Hunt Chair and Ottoman by John Hutton, 2000s
By HOLLY HUNT, John Hutton
Located in Hamburg, PA
A sculptural chair and ottoman by John Hutton for Holly Hunt in grey chenille fabric with ebonized wood.
Upholstery
Sold
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
2011 Pair of Hemp Sail Club Lounge Chairs by John Hutton for Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT, John Hutton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Hemp Sail Club Chairs, designed by John Hutton for Holly Hunt. The listed price includes the pair of two chairs as shown.
Steel
John Hutton for Holly Hunt Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By John Hutton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An extremely comfortable lounge chair with a matching ottoman in a beautiful oak Frame. The frame is ebonized so the grain shows through, see the detailed photos. In excellent condit...
$24,000 / set
H 35.5 in W 32.5 in D 26 in
Fabulous Pair of Caramel Rattan and Cane Club Chairs - 2 Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert c...
Cane, Rattan
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
$1,360 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
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
$1,959 / item
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO 5 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...
Ceramic, Mirror
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
$4,072 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Original Art Deco Chairs, Solid Walnut, France, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Six Art Deco chairs Origin: France Period: 1920-1929 Material: Walnut, upholstery In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish re...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sizable and very elegant Danish 1930-40s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This model is...
Wool, Beech
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, single bed, model L79, brass, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1963. This eccentric single bed is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid construction of...
Brass
Set of Lounges Model 2136 by Jens Risom, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
A-Line Lounge Chairs, designed by Jens Risom in the 1950s. These iconic chairs feature a sculptural walnut base, fully restored to its original splendor, and are reupholstered in Oce...
Walnut
Bazane Stool
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
Frame description: Oak, wire brushed Frame finish: Charbon Other description: Leather Seat Other finish: Cavallino - Noir Oak WB, Charbon/Noir Cavallino.
Leather, Oak
$2,750
H 13.75 in W 57.25 in D 34.38 in
Holly Hunt Gazelle Stone And Bronze Cocktail Table for Restoration
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Holly Hunt Cocktail Table in distressed condition with chips to the edges, some dings, rings and scratches which still retains the fine form of the design. The Gazelle Cock...
Stone, Bronze
Set of 4 - Jean Michel Frank Chairs by Holly Hunt
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of four Jean Michel Frank chairs made in France by Ecart and distributed in America by Holly Hunt Original retail price was around $5000 per chair No rips or tears o...
Leather
$8,950 / item
H 36.5 in W 84 in D 32 in
Layton Curve Sofa, Velvet & Natural Wood Sofa by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order velvet and wood curved sofa designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Ivory Velvet Base: Natural Maple. Available in custom fabrics and finishes. Dimensions: Overall ...
Maple, Velvet
$11,488 / set
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 55.12 in
Superb Pair of Minotti “Andersen” Chaise Sofas Daybed in Geometric Linen Fabric
By Minotti
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb, identical pair of Minotti “Andersen” Chaise Sofas (which, as you will see, can be configured to create a sofa/daybed) dressed in a peerless, top-grade natural, neut...
Linen
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.
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