Swedish Designer, Gustavian, Low Table, White Marble, Grey Painted Wood, 1880s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gray painted Swedish stool with new marble top 19th century beechwood. Simply the sweetest little bench having a later date white marble top as it was used as a pedestal. Provenance...
Wood
Brown and grey unique handmade stoneware ceramic stool or low table B. Chassang
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Unique handmade woodfiring stoneware ceramic stool or low table Brown and grey ceramic Realised in 2024 Height 28 cm Large 28 cm
Ceramic
Brown and grey stoneware woodfiring ceramic stool or low table by B. Chassang
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Unique handmade stoneware ceramic stool or low table Brown and grey woodifiring handmade ceramic stool Unique piece Height 34 cm Large 27 cm
Ceramic
B. Chassang brown stoneware ceramic stool or low table Torsade 2024 32 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Large stoneware ceramic stool or low table by B. Chassang Modele : Torsade Realised in 2024 Unique handmade ceramic piece Woodfiring stoneware ceramic colors ...
Ceramic
Charlotte Perriand Mid Century Berger Low Stool in Cherry Wood Produced in 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French wooden mid century "berger" low stool in cherry wood by Charlotte Perriand produced in France for Steph Simon in the 1960s. In good original and authentic condition. D...
Cherry
Charlotte Perriand Mid Century Berger Low Stool in Cherry Wood Produced in 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century "berger" low stool in cherry wood by Charlotte Perriand produced in France for Steph Simon in the 1960s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 27 cm / 10.86" ...
Cherry
Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low fireside chair (chauffeuse) or stool in stained oak attributed to Charles Duduouyt, with turned, truncated cone-shaped legs floating over recessed feet, turned stretchers, arch...
Straw, Rush, Oak
21st century design brown and grey ceramic stool or low table by B. Chassang 2/2
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Unique handmade woodfiring stoneware ceramic stool or low table Brown or grey ceramic colors Realised in 2024 Height 28 cm Large 28 cm
Ceramic
21st century design brown and grey ceramic stool or low table by B. Chassang 1/2
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Unique handmade woodfiring stoneware ceramic stool or low table Brown or grey ceramic colors Realised in 2024 Height 28 cm Large 28 cm
Ceramic
Low Rattan Settee Armchair by Audoux-Minnet - Golfe-Juan, 1950s-1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in MOUGINS, FR
A rare low rattan settee / armchair by Audoux Minnet in Golfe-Juan, dating from the 1950s-1960s, with a very modern shape and designed to be fitted with cushions. While little is kn...
Rattan
Rare and iconic large low chairs by Georges Candilis and Anja Blomstedt
By Robert Sentou, Georges Candilis, Anja Blomstedt
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Rare and iconic large low chairs by Georges Candilis and Anja Blomstedt. Furnishings for the vacation village Les Carrats in Port-Leucate. Designed and manufactured in 1969, then p...
Aluminum
$15,700 / set
Set of Eight Neo-Gothic Low Back Dining Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
A unique set of eight Neo-Gothic dining room chairs that reflect a Hollywood Regency feel as well. Upholstered in a teal blue shade of velvet in excellent condition. These chairs are...
Cut Steel
Pair of low Mid-century Design Brutalist lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Add a bold statement to your living space with this stunning pair of Brutalist oak lounge chairs from the 1960s. These chairs exemplify the raw, powerful aesthetic of Brutalist desig...
Oak
'Flex2' Low Chair by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2005
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
'Flex2' low chair by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2005. Signed All Ducatteau pieces are available exclusively from Decoratum and are To Order only. Please allow 6-8 weeks for d...
Cut Steel
'Flex1' Low Chair by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2005
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
'Flex1' low chair in black patina sheet metal by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2005. Signed. All Ducatteau pieces are available exclusively from Decoratum and are To Order only. Ple...
Steel
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