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 Clara Porset, William Spratling, Luis Barragan
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
$1,860 / 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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
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
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$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
$2,000 / 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
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...
Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 136 in D 32 in
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop dow...
Upholstery
$3,950 / item
H 28.75 in W 94.89 in D 30.32 in
Carlo Scarpa Orseolo Dining Table for Cassina, Lacquered Aluminum
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material and size. Available sizes: 241x77 240x92 280x92 FASTENERS: Cast satin finish aluminum. FRAME TOP: MDF boards covered with a coat of mirr...
Aluminum
$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
$4,025
H 36 in W 29 in D 38 in
Dutch Colonial Early 20th Century Plantation Lounge Chair with Brown Leather
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period Indonesian wooden plantation lounge chair from the early 20th century with leather upholstery and nailhead trim. Created in Indonesia during the first half of...
Brass
Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Petite Mexican Butaquein the style of Clara Porset, circa 1950.
Wood
$4,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Pair Arte De Mexico Iron Leather Savonarola Dante or Curule Chairs
By Arte de Mexico
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Arte De Mexico iron Savonarola Dante chairs also known as X chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring a wrought iron frame in a Campaign style with cool iron finials. The s...
Iron
Luis Barragan '1902-1988' Ceramic Table Lamp, Mexico, 1952
By Luis Barragan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Luis Barragan (1902-1988) Ceramic table lamp From Casa del Pedregal (Casa Prieto López) Manufactured by Hugo X. Velázquez México, 1952 Ceramic, parchment leather Measuremen...
Ceramic, Leather
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