$12,635
Beach Occasional Chair
Located in Del Mar, CA
Beach Occasional Chair: A breath of salt air in chair form. The Beach Chair evokes the nostalgia of 1940s Hollywood-an effortless blend of coastal ease and sculptural sophistication...
Oak
PAIR OF FENDI ALLIGATOR CROCODILE PATINA BROWN LEATHER OCCASIONAL CHAIRs
By Fendi Casa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of handmade, Fendi Casa, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, brown leather high back oc...
Leather
$964Sale Price|20% Off
James Shoolbread Occasional Chairs
By James Shoolbred
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of James Shoolbred occasional chairs in mahogany. The gothic style chairs have a square back with four vertical slats. Featuring Marlborough front legs and sabre l...
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Asian wood small occasional chair
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a great Asian wood occasionally chair that would fit perfectly in a hallway or in a nook Just has such a great architectural feel
Rattan, Wood
French Provincial Brown With Nailed Vinyl Occasional Chairs - A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
French Provincial Brown Vinyl Chairs — carved wood frames, rich brown vinyl upholstery and nailhead trim deliver timeless elegance for statement interiors. Minor wear to the edge...
Wood
$800Sale Price|20% Off
JMF Occasional Chair Ecart International
By Ecart International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean-Michel Frank design. Limited reissue. Solid wood with wrapped rattan. Original vintage condition. Solid and sturdy. Presents well for any decor as an accent or desk chair..
Rattan, Wood
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered This Lawrence Peabody occasional chair is expertly handcrafted and upholstered. These Peabody chairs are licensed re...
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Walnut Occasional Chair, Leather
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Walnut Occasional Chair, Leather This Lawrence Peabody walnut occasional chair is expertly handcrafted and upholstered with leather. These Peabody cha...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$3,632 / item
Livon Occasional Burl Chair
By Ransom & Dunn
Located in London, GB
A minimalist interpretation of a vanity chair or the perfect seat for the extra guest. An elegant play on geometrical forms, creating seating that is both practical and chic. Made ...
Linen, Burl
Mid Century Revival Occasional Arm Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid 20th century Spanish revival arm chair. Made from mahogany with flared arms, turned supports and a carved fluer stretcher. The chair is upholstered along the seat and back with a...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Two Occasional Chairs Attributed to Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exact match in dimensions, however different fabric on each chair. Both chairs show some cosmetic wear to fabric, usable as is or we also offer upholstery services. Measures: Seat h...
Upholstery, Wood
French Oak Mid-Century Turned Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
A single late Deco occasional chair. France, c1940s. In the manner of Charles Dudouyt. Stained wood, likely oak. Location: Belgium Gallery. Dimensions: 32 W x 32 D...
Wood
Antique English Satinwood Occasional Chair, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Satinwood is a lovely color and this chair is pleasing to the eye. A perfect complement to any room in the home or office environment.
Satinwood
19th Century Chinese Hongmu Hardwood Occasional Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
An unusual and rare 19th century Chinese carved hongmu hardwood chair with marble inset, the shaped and moulded back with three decorative cut out shapes of two vases and a teapot, e...
Hardwood
Med. Hammered Brass Occasional Chair – Louise XV Cabriole Leg Club Chair
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Club Chair in Medium Hammered Brass is a chair in which no wood is visible on any exterior surface. Back panel, seat, arms, apron, and four cabriole legs are all covered i...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Med. Hammered Copper Occasional Chair – Louise XV Cabriole Leg Club Chair
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Club Chair in Medium Hammered Copper is a chair in which no wood is visible on any exterior surface. Back panel, seat, arms, apron, and four cabriole legs are all covered ...
Copper, Sheet Metal
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Occasional Parchment Chair Carlo Bugatti Palazzetti Italy
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Limited license production by Palazzetti Italy. Mahogany wood construction with parchment (goat skin) seat and backrest. Original vintage condition showing minor wear / patina c...
Parchment Paper, Mahogany
LOVELY BENTWOOD SiNGLE CHAIR IDEAL AS AN OFFICE CHAIR OR OCCASIONAL HALL CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Bentwood chair ideally suited as a desk office or occasional chair Please note the del...
Bentwood
$1,684 / set
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Occasional Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Occasional Chairs - with a padded seat & back upholstered green velour, & on turned & fluted tapering legs - 19"w x 19"d x 34"h (18" to the seat)
Mahogany
Canva Chair, Occasional Chair in Blackened Ash with Handwoven Danish Cord
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring exposed joinery and a mixture of hard and soft lines, the Canva chair explores a love for material and craftsmanship welded with warm welcome. Constructed with an exposed, ...
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Superb Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Occasional Chair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An early 20th century Chinese Horseshoe Chair of late Qing / early Republic Era. Superb form with horseshoe back and sweeping arms, single vertical slat carved backrest with roundel,...
Wood
$880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1940's Neoclassical style Occasional/ Accent/ Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Neoclassical style Occasional/ Side/ Accent Armchairs. Beautiful chairs with caning intact.
Wood
Occasional Chair - KUDU POD CHAIR - PANGOLIN PARK SILVER - VELVET - SEALED OAK
Located in New York, NY
Ardmore Design was established as an extension of Ardmore Ceramic Art, producing beautifully designed fabric, soft-furnishings, lifestyle products for the home and accessories. The ...
Velvet, Wood
Occasional Chair - KUDU POD CHAIR - PANGOLIN PARK PLUM - VELVET - SEALED OAK
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT INFORMATION DIMENSIONS: 29" W x 33" D x 37.75" H COLOR: Plum (Cream/Rust/Multi) MADE OF: Linen Fabric (70% Linen / 30% Viscose) OR Velvet Fabric (66% Cotton / 31% Viscose / ...
Velvet, Wood
Occasional Chair - KUDU POD CHAIR - PANGOLIN PARK RUST - VELVET - MATTE BLACK
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT INFORMATION DIMENSIONS: 29" W x 33" D x 37.75" H COLOR: Rust (Multi) MADE OF: Velvet Fabric (66% Cotton / 31% Viscose / 3% Polyester) / Stained Oak MANUFACTURER: Ardmore MA...
Velvet, Wood
Iconic Upholstery and Steel " Artisan " Occasional Chair
Located in Del Mar, CA
ARTISAN OCCASIONAL CHAIR An intimate expression of sculptural craft The Artisan Occasional Chair distills the collection’s language into a compact yet commanding form. Its curved b...
Metal
19th Century Farmhouse Spindle Back Occasional Chair in Ash Wood
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Farmhouse Spindle Back Occasional Chair This is a very attractive chair with a turned 3 layer spindle back it has sturdy pad feet and a turned chunky front stretcher The chair has ...
Ash
$6,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
American Studio Craft Occasional Chairs Walnut + Cord Irving Sabo
By Irving Sabo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original design. Limited. Surviver. Handcrafted solid walnut with cord. Fine original vintage condition. Normal wear with nice patina consistent with age and use. Solid and sturdy...
Cord, Wood
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
Mini Boga for Taaru, Teak & Woven Rope Occasional Chair
By Mini Boga, Taaru
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mini Boga for Taaru, teak & woven rope occasional chair India, Circa 1960s A fine example, of doweled teak construction, with hand-woven geometric woven rope back and seat rest. Br...
Rope, Wood, Teak
George Smith Buttoned Side Occasional Office Desk Chair Brown Leather
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning RRP £4,170 George Smith buttoned Gainsborough side chair in brown leather with mahogany frame This is a very well made...
Leather
Vintage 1960s Occasional Chairs with Bentwood Frames and Striped Seats
Located in London, GB
Stylish pair of occasional chairs from the 1960s featuring elegant bentwood frames. The smooth, curved lines of the wooden structure create a light and organic look, perfectly balanc...
Fabric, Beech
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Chairs, Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Arm or Occasional Chairs, Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, 1980s Pair of modernist wicker and cane chairs designed and produced in Italy in the second half of the 2...
Wicker, Cane
Occasional Chair Henry Rosengren Hansen model 39
By Brande Møbelindustri, Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Occasional chair model 39, designed by Henry Rosengren Hansen manufactured by Brande Moebelindustri 1960s. Beautifully constructed of Rosewood with a Naugahyde leather seat. In v...
Naugahyde, Rosewood
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Gothic Revival English Solid Oak Singular Hand Carved Occasional Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid Oak hand carved English Gothic Revival chair in excellent original condition. Sturdy and well proportioned. Skilfully carved with dowel and peg work joinery. Upright posture. O...
Oak
Refined Wood Uphostery"Curves" Occasional Chair Parisii Collection
Located in Del Mar, CA
Curves Occasional Chair The Curves Occasional Chair is designed as an invitation to pause. Lounge-like and deeply comfortable, the chair embraces the body with a generous seat, soft...
Upholstery, Wood
Ole Wanscher Danish 1950s Rosewood Occasional Chair
Located in London, England
A fine example of restrained, classic furniture designer by Danish master Ole Wanscher from 1957. Produced by his long-time collaborator A.J. Iversen in fine, figured hardwood. The s...
Rosewood
Saturn Chair, Occasional, Modern, Sculptural, Bronze frame, Furry Pink Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The distinctive Saturn chair is a return to the split sphere concepts. The lower semi sphere metal constructions cradle the soft upper spheres of Bohinc’s now trademark plump and dee...
Metal
French 19th Century Napoleon III Ebonised and Parcel Gilt Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
A charming Napoleon III occasional chair in turned, ebonised and parcel gilt beech timber. In original un-upholstered condition, with visible, distressed horse hair and hessian seat ...
Beech
Brutalist Occasional Chair with Pleated Rust Velvet Cushion
By Luigi Serafini
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1980s Brutalist occasional chair attributed to Italian artist and designer Luigi Serafini for Sawaya & Moroni. The artisan-made, iron silhouette features a whimsical abstract form ...
Iron
Jens Risom in Red Maharam Leather Armchairs or Occasional Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of poised and elegant model 1103 armchairs, designed by Jens Risom for his eponymous company Jens Risom Design Inc. Showcasing the designer’s fusion of Scandinavian and America...
Leather, Walnut
Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Dedar Piment Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Occasional Chair is a new take on one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge, without the wings of it...
Velvet, Walnut
1970s French Sculptural Occasional Chair in Cream Painted Wood and Golden Velvet
Located in Houston, TX
Striking French occasional chair from the 1970s featuring a sculptural painted wood frame with an integrated pedestal base and gracefully curved wraparound back. The chair's clean ar...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Seletti "Snakes" Upholstered Occasional Chair by Toiletpaper
By Seletti, Toiletpaper
Located in Miami, FL
Mix and match the wildest graphics designed by Toiletpaper and get the most iconic dining room of all. - Material: fabrics in polyester, frame in wood with polyurethane padding an...
Polyester, Wood
Italian Luxor Big Occasional Round Club chair in leather
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
The Chantal Big Occasional Chair offers bold proportions and plush comfort, featuring luxurious leather upholstery and soft down cushioning. This Italian-made sculptural lounge chair...
Stainless Steel
$504Sale Price|55% Off
1940's Hollywood Regency Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Hollywood Regency Carved Wood/ Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair. Powder blue fabric in good condition.
Wood
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Corner Chairs Set of 4 Occasional Salon Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very unusual and elegant set of four antique Edwardian mahogany corner chairs, beautifully designed to sit neatly into corners while still offering comfortable occasional seating. ...
Mahogany
4 Neoclassical Lyre Back Black & Gold Satin Occasional Side Chairs 1920s
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of 4 early to mid-20th century Neoclassical Revival side or occasional chairs having lyre backrests with scrolled ends adorning hand carved gold gilt flower badges. Gold gilt p...
Satin, Mahogany, Lacquer
CHARMING PAIR OF OCCASIONAL HARDWOOD CHAIR WiTH STIPE FABRIC SEAT & STUDS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous pair of antique occasional chairs with fabric seats. This pair of chairs are standing on tapered legs with distinguished details on ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Hollywood Ebonized Walnut Lattice Occasional Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated pair of 1940s Hollywood occasional chairs were designed by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House, circa 1945. Created in ebonized walnut, they offer lattice...
Velvet, Walnut
Trio of Regency Ebonised Hand Painted Gilt & Cane Distressed Occasional Chairs
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Trio of English made Regency period chairs. Late 18th century to early 19th century in age. The chairs have their original ebonised black painted finish with original hand applied p...
Pine
Pair of Baker Empire Style Mahogany Occasional Side Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of empire style occasional arm chairs by Baker Furniture with black on black striped upholstery and mahogany frames with decorative brass accents. Cushions are removable. Backs ...
Mahogany
$1,632Sale Price / item|20% Off
Teak Wood Occasional Chair with Cane Back and Beige Fabric - Donna Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Donna teak wood occasional chair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis, in beige fabric with natural cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Donna occasiona...
Teak, Cane, Fabric, Upholstery
$1,917Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-century Sculpted Teak Occasional Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-century sculpted teak occasional chair by designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the Widdicomb furniture company. The chair features a dark stain and a U-shaped back that form...
Teak
Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Chairs, Leather, Rosewood, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Chairs, Leather, Rosewood, 1950s This pair of occasional chairs produced by Dunbar in the mid-20th century, showcases a striking design with t...
Rosewood
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1660-1680 CHARLES II ENGLISH OAK 17TH CENTURY OCCASiONAL CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rare original 17th century Circa 1660-1680 English oak Charles II occasional side chair Please note t...
Oak
Pair of Sleek Mahogany Parzinger Style Dining / Occasional Chairs by John Stuart
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Hudson, NY
An elegant pair of John Stuart armchairs that could be used as dining or occasional chairs. They have the original dark mahogany almost ebony finish and serviceable original fabric. ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Neoclassical Style, Occasional Chairs, Carved Wood, Silk, England, 19th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical Style, Occasional or Side Chairs, Carved Wood, Silk, England, 19th c. Pair of stained wood and silk occasional chairs having a later red and white striped traditional f...
Silk, 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.
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