20th C. Set 12 Jansen Ebonized Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Refine your dining experience with this exceptional Maison Jansen set of 12 dining chairs, a rare and highly collectible ensemble that embodies the elegance, craftsmanship, and neocl...
Brass
$16,000 / set
1950s Samuel Copelon Swan and Lyre Back Chairs
By Samuel Copelon, Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Maison Jansen style Swan and Lyre Back Chairs by Samuel Copelon.
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,400 / item
1950s lyre back and Swan head wrought iron armchair
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by Maison Jansen neoclassical wrought iron Lyre arm back chairs with brass swan heads at top round brass rings on arms and brass feet.
Iron
6 Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs in the style of Maison Jansen
By Samuel Copelon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six folding chairs in the style of Maison Jansen. The set are all newly powder coated black, with freshly polished brass swan and Lyre backs and brass claw feet.
Brass
Set of 12 Maison Jansen Lyre Back Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine set of twelve Maison Jansen ebonized finely bronze mounted side chairs.
Wood
Sold
H 35.25 in W 21 in D 21 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Low French Lyre Back Side Chairs in Manner of Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Hollywood Regency low French lyre back side or slipper chairs in manner of Jansen.
Set of Eight Jansen Stamped Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of eight lyre back dining chairs with a walnut finish. Gilt decorated.
French Set of 6 Lyre Back Chairs by Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 6 intriguing French Napoleon Style dining side chairs, circa 1940s, overall ebonized, the lyre-back decorated with bronze mounts and finials, padded seat, raised on bronze mou...
Bronze
Set 4 Maison Jansen Lyre Back Painted Dining Chairs Circa 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of Maison Jansen dining chairs. Looking for sets of 4 beautiful chairs can be exhausting because they are very hard to find. This set of signed Maison Jansen c...
Beech
Sold
H 36.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set 8 Signed Maison Jansen White Paint and Giltwood Lyre Back Louis XVI Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The upholstery is good but as they are used they are not perfect and expect some stains and minor spots here or there. Desirable Lyre back chairs and hard to find. Armchairs measure...
Beech
Italian Neoclassical Iron and Bronze Lyre-Back Chair
By Palladio, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish Italian neoclassical Maison Jansen inspired iron and brass lyre-back chair with swan heads and paw feet, circa 1940.
Bronze, Iron
Sold
H 36 in W 20.6 in D 15.5 in
Four French Lyre Back Iron Chairs with Brass Swan Heads and Feet and Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four French wrought iron lyre back, brass swan head and feet folding chairs.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Set of 12 Lyre Back Louis XVI Style & Period Chairs by Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Lyre shaped back and green leather upholstery. Provenance of C.
Wood, Leather
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
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
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
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
Black Iron Lyre-Back Bench or Settee, Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet
By Samuel Copelon
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely Seen vintage black wrought iron and brass lyre-back with swan heads and paw feet bench or settee with upholstered stripe seat cushion and two bolster pillows. Upholstery, has ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$8,493 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
French Antique Swan Neck Recamier Chaise Lounge
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine antique French walnut recamier or chaise lounge with carved swan heads at posts, lovely neutral vintage upholstery and bolster pillow, circa 1930. The chaise rests on four ca...
Upholstery, Walnut
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Lyre Back Black Wrought Iron Arm Chair With Swan Heads & Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Black wrought iron arm chair with brass swan heads and brass feet. The back is the classic lyre shape and the arms feature iron rings. The seat is upholstered in a geometric patterne...
Brass
$1,512 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
$3,600
H 31.25 in W 53 in D 15 in
Mid-Century French Polished Iron Bronze and Glass Maison Jansen Console Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1920 and attributed to Maison Jansen, the table stands on elegant forged Dagobert style legs ending with gilt painted metal paw feet, and connected with a dec...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
High Back Metal Chair with Swan Details
Located in San Diego, CA
High back metal chair with swan details. Black body and brass swan head ornaments make a nice complement. This chair would look great in a garden, covered porch, as well as indoors.
Wrought Iron
Set of Vintage Alabaster Globe Fixture. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
A set of 3 circa 1950's Italian globe light fixture with 4 interior Edison lights. Sold & priced Individually. Measurements: Diameter: 25" Drop: 55" (adjustable)
Alabaster, Bronze
1950s Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Daybed
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
1950s Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Daybed. Original fabric.
Brass, Steel
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