$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Colonial Leather Wood Chair Miguelito Butaque 1940s
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Vintage Mexican Leather Colonial Wood Chair Style Miguelito Butaque, Mexico circa the 1940s . In the style of Miguelito Butaque Luis Barragan Clara Porset a...
Leather, Wood
1940s Spanish Colonial Curule Stools Mahogany & Leather Mexico
By Luis Barragan, Clara Porset, William Spratling
Located in Chula Vista, CA
In the style of Clara Porset & Luis Barragan. Similar to Miguelito Butaque. Unmarked.
Iron
Primitive Mexican Butaque Leather Sling Chairs, 1970s
By Luis Barragan
Located in Coronado, CA
A wonderful pair of leather butaque chairs made in Mexico in the 1970s. Delightful rustic, primitive aesthetic. Solid wood frames with classically curled arms, scoop form, and the to...
Leather, Wood
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H 42.25 in W 29.5 in D 34.25 in
Clara Porset Patinated Leather and Cypress 'Butaque' Armchair, Mexico, c. 1947
By Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Archivist Jorge Vadillo López explains “Her ergonomic adaptation in structure makes it modern,”. Architect Luis Barragán commissioned some of Porset’s Butaques, while designer-artist...
Leather, Wood
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H 42.25 in W 29.5 in D 34.25 in
Clara Porset Patinated Leather and Cypress 'Butaque' Armchair, Mexico, c. 1947
By Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Archivist Jorge Vadillo López explains “Her ergonomic adaptation in structure makes it modern,”. Architect Luis Barragán commissioned some of Porset’s Butaques, while designer-artist...
Leather, Wood
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H 42.25 in W 29.5 in D 34.25 in
Clara Porset Patinated Leather and Cypress 'Butaque' Armchair, Mexico, c. 1947
By Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Archivist Jorge Vadillo López explains “Her ergonomic adaptation in structure makes it modern,”. Architect Luis Barragán commissioned some of Porset’s Butaques, while designer-artist...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Spanish Stools in Wood and Leatherette, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful pair of wooden Spanish colonial stools with trimming details. Spain, 1950s. These stools are supported on trestle bases with lyre legs. The tops wear the original upholste...
Brass
$2,985 / set
H 14.97 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
1930s Pair of Art Deco Stools in Maple, Elm and Leather - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Art Deco stools, maple and burled elm tree veneer, ivory leather upholstery. Italy, circa 1930.
Leather, Maple, Elm
$2,400 / set
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Antique Spanish Solid Walnut Curule Stools, Pair, Newly Upholstered, Early 20th
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of antique Spanish curule stools handcrafted from solid walnut, inspired by the timeless elegance of classical Roman and Renaissance design. Their sculptural X-frame ...
Walnut
$2,400 / set
H 21 in W 24 in D 18 in
Pair of Spanish Colonial Baroque Bobbin - X-Base Stools with Distressed Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome pair of vintage mid-20th-century benches featuring sculptural turned wood X-frame bases and beautifully upholstered leather seats. The warm brown leather is in pristine co...
Leather, Wood
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 21.26 in
19th Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair with Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Colonial style armchair, having leather seat and backs brass nailheads and a beautiful patina throughout, 19th century or earlier. Measures: Height to the arm: 25.59 in.
Iron
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Wood refinished. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.85"H x 19.2"W x 11.8"D All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Wood
$3,110
H 37.01 in W 21.26 in D 35.44 in
Mexican “Butaque” Armchair In the Style of William Spratling Taxco.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Mexican “Butaque” Armchair In the Style of William Spratling Taxco. There is no chair more deeply rooted in Mexican vernacular design than the butaque, a fo...
Wood
$2,650
H 27.96 in W 27.17 in D 23.23 in
Patinated Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chair" Spain, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chair," Spain, 1960s At first glance, this chair presents a bold and rugged aesthetic; however, upon closer examination, one can appreciat...
Metal
$3,470
H 29 in W 18 in D 22 in
Spanish Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chair Attributed to Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
A single Spanish Midcentury Modern Neoclassical leather strap slipper chair in black leather with each strap interlaced with each other. The beautiful lines and form are complimented...
Leather, Wood
$3,200
H 39 in W 22.25 in D 22 in
Catalan, Colonial Spanish Carved Armchair with Leather, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance style armchair from the Catalan region of Spain. Constructed from richly stained oak and leather, accented with wonderful nailheads.
Leather, Oak
Antique Italian Savonarola Armchair, Carved Wood & Leather, 1900s
Located in San Francisco, CA
This style of chair is often referred to as a Dante or Savonarola chair, made of carved wood and heavy saddle leather. The frame is X- shaped and the chair is decorated with detailed...
Brass
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Spanish Colonial Armchair with New Leather Seat and Back
Located in Stockholm, SE
A spanish colonial massive wooden chair with broad, curved armrests and with new, thick leather seat and back. Good condition.
Hardwood
$3,329 / set
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 13 in
Pair of Spanish Colonial Tripod Stools / Side Tables in Carved Wood, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved Wood Tripod Stools or Small Side Tables, Spain, 1940s-1950s The tops have scalloped carving accents and a 3 leaf clover carved detail. They stand up on thick wooden legs. Thes...
Leather, Wood, Pine
$3,895 / set
H 45 in W 17 in D 23 in
Set of 2 Spanish Hacienda Barstools with Hand-Worked Full Grain Leather, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of character-rich Spanish Hacienda wrought iron barstools. Featuring hand-cut, hand-tooled and hand-shaped full-grain leather upholstery replete with the patina of ...
Wrought Iron
$550
H 22.84 in W 17.52 in D 16.93 in
Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chair in Walnut and Leather
By Darro, Paco Muñoz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz for Darro, 'Riaza' chair for children, samara, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This robust and resilient low lounge chair, a creation of Paco Muñoz from the 1960s, epitomize...
Metal
$14,900 / set
H 16.75 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Pair of French Modernist Stools / Benches in Wrought Iron with Upholstered Seats
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of modernist stools/benches with simple, pure rectangular wrought iron bases upon which rest upholstered cushions.
Wrought Iron
$1,837 / 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
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$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
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$9,455 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$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 Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
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
$5,575 / item
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 37.5 in
Tropical Hardwood and Rattan, Butaque Chair, Outdoor Use, Licensed Reedition
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
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...
Rattan, Hardwood
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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
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
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,137Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.34 in W 31.5 in D 11.23 in
Spanish Colonial Narrow Console Table with Two Drawers with Iron Hardware
By Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish colonial narrow console table with two carved drawers This piece has a two-pedestal legs with an awesome carved. We have a matching piece you can see in the last picture...
Iron
Spanish Colonial Narrow Walnut Console Table, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish colonial narrow console table. This piece has legs with two pedestals joined by a wooden stretcher.
Walnut
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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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