Bertu Side Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Side Chair, Knotty Alder
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This is the perfect chair for any space, indoor or outdoor. The Suelo® Collection consists of an arm chair, side chair, bench, daybed, loveseat, ottoman, dining chairs - both arm and...
Wood
$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Habitant, Bay City MI, Knotty Pine Captain’s Chairs, Set of 6
By Habitant Shop
Located in Culver City, CA
Both Paul McCobb and Milo Baughman would be proud to own these chairs. These are the type of chairs that belong in Jackson Hole, Big Sky, or similar destinations!
Pine
Knotty Contemporary Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Ottoman, Cushion in Sunbrella Fabric
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan. The set debuted at ICFF in 2016, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the f...
Textile, Rattan
Brutalist Dining Chair by Tage Poulsen, Denmark, Armchair
By Tage Poulsen
Located in München, BY
This piece represents a beautiful transition from classic Scandinavian mid-century design to the more rustic, material-driven aesthetic of the 1970s. Crafted from solid knotty pine ...
Papercord, Pine
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Solid Chunky Pine Dining Chair, Set of 4
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
The clean ladder-back design with softly curved top rail and chunky square-section legs strikes a satisfying balance between architectural Brutalist proportions and the warmth of nat...
Upholstery, Pine
Set of Six Modern Danish Dining Chairs in Solid Pine and Papercord
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very attractive rustic modern Danish dining chair made from knotty pine around mid 1970s. Designed by Tage Poulsen in 1974.
Pine, Papercord
Rustic Knotty Pine Cabin Cottage Table & Chairs Handmade Kitchen Dining Set
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic little knotty pine handmade table with 2 chairs, perfect for a rustic cabin, cottage or breakfast nook.
Pine
Rustic 1940s Habitant Knotty Pine Club Chairs
By Habitant Shop
Located in North Egremont, MA
Pair of comfortable and sturdy knotty pine club chairs by the stylish Mid-Century designer and manufacturing firm Habitant Shops of Bay City Michigan.
Pine
Unavailable
H 34 in W 19 in D 22 in
Tycoon's Fruitwood Klismos Dining Chairs- set of 10- Elegant Ruhlmann Style
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular rarely found early 20th century set of ten organic Klismos aged mellow knotty fruitwood dining chairs, newly restored satin lacquered.
Metal
Italian High Back Pine Chairs
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of high back knotty pine chairs in the spirit of Mario Ceroli, Italy c. 1970.
Pine
Pair of Vintage Spanish revival knotty Pine chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage c1930s Spanish revival chairs made in Mexico
Pine
Rustic Modern Solid Knotty Pine Lounge Chairs & Ottoman Set by Null
By NULL Furniture MFG
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Asking someone how much they earn is tacky. This set isn't tacky, it's just on another level. Rustic modern is the best way we can describe this truly unique lounge chairs and ot...
Pine, Fabric
Sold
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33.5 in
Rustic Modern Solid Knotty Pine Cabin Lodge Lounge Chairs & Ottomans Set by Null
By NULL Furniture MFG
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Asking someone how much they earn is tacky. This set isn't tacky, it's just on another level. Rustic modern is the best way we can describe this truly unique lounge chairs and ot...
Fabric, Pine
Post Modern 'Squiggle' Form Knotty Pine Dining Chairs - A Set of 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 4 post modern dining chairs. A traditional silhouette in knotty pine with 'squiggle' or 'wave' form detail.
Upholstery, Pine
Post Modern 'Squiggle' Form Knotty Pine Dining Chairs - A Set of 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 4 post modern dining chairs. A traditional silhouette in knotty pine with 'squiggle' or 'wave' form detail.
Upholstery, Pine
Set of Six Modern Danish Rustic Danish Chairs in Solid Knotty Pine
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very attractive rustic modern Danish dining chair made from knotty pine sometimes in the 1970's.
Pine
Sold
H 31 in W 20.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of 6 Danish Knotty Pine Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, circa 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 6 Scandinavian design, Danish knotty solid pine dining chairs with rush seats, circa 1970s.
Rush, Pine
Sold
H 34.25 in W 19 in D 22 in
Vintage 1940s Knotty Pine Habitant Mismatched Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in El Cerrito, CA
These rustic knotty pine chairs from habitant studios are refreshing juxtaposition of rustic materials rendered in a more modern and simplistic shape.
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$1,185 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$6,735 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$1,660 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$5,500 / item
H 16 in W 72 in D 24 in
Bertu Benches, Suelo Big Modern Sheepskin Fur Bench, Sheepskin with Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Fur Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid maple in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a very thick sheepskin cushion. The Suel...
Sheepskin, Maple
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
Brass
Bertu Nightstand, Suelo Modern Oak Nightstand
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Nightstand, Suelo® Modern Oak Nightstand This Suelo® Nightstand in Oak is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid oak and fini...
Wood, Oak
Bertu Stools, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Dining Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Cicely Dining Stool in Sheepskin is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ar...
Sheepskin, Oak
$6,169
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Walnut Coffee Table, Large
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Walnut Coffee Table, Large This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made wit...
Wood, Walnut
Airplane in landscape - landscape painting
By Jeroen Allart
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands. 'A farm stands before you on the horizon....
Canvas, Oil
Lantern Pendant Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN PENDANT SMALL brings sculptural elegance and quiet drama to any space. Crafted in the U.S. and wrapped in luminous 100% Dupioni Raw Silk, it radiates a warm, ambient glow...
Silk
Mondo Modern Coffee Table in Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Coffee Table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from white oak veneer and finished with a beautiful matt...
Maple
$3,366 / item
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
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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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