$1,510
H 29.53 in W 11.42 in D 51.19 in
Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of
Wood
Unavailable
H 24.22 in W 7.09 in D 31.89 in
Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Hand carved reclining Lobi chair with geometric details, West Africa, circa 1940s-1950s. Made from
Wood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 11.03 in D 35.44 in
Dagalo African Lobi Tribal Deck Chair Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast
Located in London, GB
Lobi Tribal Dagalo deck chair from Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast. Carved from a single piece of wood
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
functional chaise to sit or recline on, circa 1950 This African chair was sourced in the spirit of wabi
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Valby, 84
This unique pair of Lobi chairs from West Africa showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the
Wood
Sold
H 13.08 in W 17.92 in D 6.93 in
African Burkina Faso Small Stool of the Lobi Tribe/20th Century/Unique Chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stool used by the Lobi tribe in a country called Burkina Faso in Africa. It's around the
Wood
Sold
H 12.01 in W 21.26 in D 7.56 in
African Burkina Faso Low Stool of the Lobi Tribe/20th Century/Unique Chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stool used by the Lobi tribe in a country called Burkina Faso in Africa. It's around the
Wood
Archaic Lobi Chair with Stool
Located in Bern, CH
Wooden reclining Lobi Chair, rare version with stool, made of a single piece of wood, Burkina Faso
$1,891 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$4,786
H 15.36 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This exceptional Naga coffee table, handcrafted from a single piece of wood, embodies the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland, India. Originally designed as raised beds to withstand m...
Wood
Danish Modern, Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Elm, Scandinavia, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and decorative Scandinavian stool in solid elm, handcrafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This piece reflects the rustic elegance of Nordic folk design, with its ...
Elm
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$7,634 / 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
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
$4,400 / set
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Armchairs in Brown/Red Leather, Tito Agnoli, Italian Modern, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Odense, DK
This set of four vintage armchairs, designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, reflects the refined craftsmanship and understated luxury that define his work. Made i...
Leather
$4,639 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Hide, Maple
$2,600
H 18.12 in Dm 14.97 in
Danish Modern, Model "T3" Table Lamp by Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Made in 1930s
By Niels Rasmussen Thykier
Located in Odense, DK
Rare table lamp by Niels Rasmusen Thykier, model ''T3” Major. Frame and top of brass, fabric in oil-impregnated red/orange paper screen. A first edition lamp from early production (1...
Brass
Rustic Wabi Sabi Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic wooden bench that embodies a raw, rustic charm that speaks to the authenticity of folk art and the beauty of imperfection. With its weathered surfaces and simple construction,...
Wood
Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.
Located in ECHT, NL
One of a kind charming authentic primitive stump chair made in a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1970s. A nice wabi sabi piece in good vintage condi...
Wood, Teak
Art Deco Colonial Armchairs, 1930s, set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Art Deco Colonial Armchairs, wood, 1930s, set of two. These two armchairs reflect the bold lines and decorative flair of 1930s Art Deco, infused with a colonial influence. The woode...
Wood
$2,200
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Mid Century Modern, Highback Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
A Swedish Mid-Century Modern highback armchair, attributed to Yngve Ekström and crafted in the 1960s, embodies the timeless elegance and functionality of Scandinavian design. The cha...
Lambskin, Oak
$11,550
H 28.75 in W 68.12 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag containing formle...
Foam, Suede
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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