$7,130Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair Mid-Century Savonarola Curule Chairs in Blue Velvet Ebonised Iron & Brass
By Maison Jansen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A striking pair of mid-century Roman-inspired Curule or Savonarola armchairs, combining sculptural ebonised metal frames with deep blue velvet upholstery and elegant brass detailing....
Iron
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Maison Jansen Style Partial Gilt Wrought Iron Curule Bench.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century French wrought iron Maison Jansen style Curule bench or Savonarola chair.
Wrought Iron
Maison Jansen Curule Savonarola Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an example of the iconic Jansen Curule or Savonarola chair. The chair is beautifully detailed in steel, cast brass and leather. The Jansen Savonarola chair is distinguished b...
Brass, Steel
Maison Jansen Brass Polished Steel and Leather Savonarola Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Maison Jansen brass, polished steel and leather Savonarola chair.
Brass, Steel
Vintage Maison Jansen Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Vintage Maison Jansen savonarola Curule chair. Steel frame with brass ram's head accents & feet.
Brass, Steel
Maison Jansen Leather and Chrome "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency Set of four “Savonarola” Emperor chairs by Maison Jansen, 1970s.
Chrome
Maison Jansen Leather and Chrome "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency Set of four “Savonarola” Emperor chairs by Maison Jansen, 1970s.
Chrome
Maison Jansen Leather and Chrome "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
“Savonarola” Emperor chairs by Maison Jansen, 1970s.
Chrome
Set of Four "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four “Savonarola” Emperor chairs by Maison Jansen, 1970s Stunning set of four Maison Jansen armchairs consisting of chrome squire tubular frames and beautifully patinated ...
Chrome
Set of 3 "Savonarola" Pair of Emperor Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
“Savonarola” Emperor pair of 3 chairs by Maison Jansen, 1970s.
Chrome
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H 42.5 in W 22.75 in D 21.75 in
Pair of Heavy Brass, Iron and Thick Leather Savonarola Directors Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
And the simple, clean modern design allows this to be used in modern and contemporary homes without looking out of place. These Maison Jansen styled Savonarola chairs would work gr...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Maison Jansen Savonarola Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Maison Jansen Savonarola chairs, original chairs in very good condition acquired recently from an Estate in Arizona, one owner.
Brass, Steel
Rare Pair of Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Savonarola Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Maison Jansen steel and brass Savonarola chairs dating to 1960-70.
Brass, Steel
Pair of Jansen Curule Savonarola Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Jansen Curule Savonarola chairs. Each with a finely tooled leather seat and tooled leather backrest. The wrought Iron base having claw feet and leading to a pair of brass f...
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H 37 in W 22.75 in D 17 in
Set of 6 Maison Jansen Steel Chairs Curule Savonarola with Beige Leather
By Maison Jansen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Maison Jansen was founded in 1880 by Dutch born Jean-Henri Jansen.
Steel, Brass
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H 35.04 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Maison Jansen Leather and Chrome "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs, 1970's
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Maison Jansen; Hollywood Regency; neoclassical; Emperor chair; Chrome; Leathers; Eclectic interior; “Savonarola” Emperor chair by Maison Jansen was made in the 1970s.
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Pair of Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Savonarola Chairs
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century pair of Maison Jansen steel and brass Savonarola chairs.
Stainless Steel
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H 42.5 in W 22.75 in D 21.75 in
Heavy Brass, Iron and Thick Leather Savonarola Directors Chairs, Set of Four
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
And the simple, clean modern design allows this to be used in modern and contemporary homes without looking out of place. These Maison Jansen styled Savonarola chairs would work ...
Brass, Iron
Maison Jansen, Four Curule Savonarola Steel Brass Leather Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Porto, PT
A Set of 4 elegant French 1960's Curule Savonarola chairs by Jansen, Made of steel and brass with original black leather seat showing beautiful patina, The minimal scultural structur...
Brass, Steel
20th Century Blue Velvet Italian High Back Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century Italian blue velvet high-back armchairs. Mid-Century in style with wooden feet. With some signs of wear and chips to the rear of some feet.
Velvet, Wood
Italian Modern Iron And Bronze Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Iron And Bronze Bench. Stunning Italian Hollywood Regency Heavy Weight Bench Of Iron With Beautiful Bronze Swan Handles. This versatile Italian bench would look great ...
Bronze, Iron
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Scrolled Feet in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
This magnificent Spanish gilt iron bench was recently handcrafted by skilled European artisans and features gracefully curved legs with scrolled feet and a stretcher with a decorativ...
Iron
$595
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Neoclassical Style Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola X-Form Bench Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Neoclassical Style Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola X-Form Bench Chair. Item fe...
Iron
$1,280
H 33.47 in W 51.58 in D 11.42 in
Mid-20th Century, Decorative French Wrought Iron Garden Bench, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming mid-century French wrought iron garden bench featuring elegant scrollwork and a light, airy construction. The decorative backrest and curved armrests give the piece a roma...
Wrought Iron
$1,195
H 18.5 in W 43 in D 15.5 in
Bronze And Gold Toned Wrought-Iron Decorator X-Base Cabriole Leg Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant wrought-iron bench having X-base stretchers that delicately loop around each cabriole leg which are topped by gold toned iron tops. The seat features extra support having ...
Iron
Wrought Iron Cerule Bench With Bronze Pommels, Circa 1920s
Located in Peabody, MA
Wrought iron campaign style cerule bench with velvet seat, silk fringe accents and large bronze pommels, circa 1920s.
Wrought Iron
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Scrolled Feet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish gilt iron bench was recently hand crafted by skilled European artisans using traditional iron-working techniques and materials. The hand forged iron base feature...
Iron
$4,950
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s A striking pair of architectural armchairs designed by Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci in the 1940s. These r...
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Small Hand Forged Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant small scale Spanish gilt iron bench was recently crafted by skilled European artisans using traditional iron-working techniques and materials. Hand forged from iron, It ...
Iron
$4,180
H 20 in W 24 in D 17.75 in
"Hand Forged Iron Bench with Fortuny Fabric and Bronze Details, 1960s"
By Ironies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"One of a kind" unique hand forged iron Base bench, with cast bronze details, newly upholstered in a one-of-a-kind Fortuny fabric.
Bronze, Iron, Metal
Fine French Classical Form Iron Scrolled Bench C. 1930
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine French Hollywood Regency Era Scrolled Iron Bench with Gilt Accents dating to the 1930’s. The Bench features a fine Classical form, good weight and surprising comf...
Iron
$5,772 / set
H 34.06 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
Unusual Pair of French Art Deco Ebonised Armchairs in a Crushed Velvet
Located in Benington, Herts
A very comfortable pair of Art Deco 20th century ebonised armchairs upholstered in an off white crushed velvet. French Circa 1930-40. The design and shape of these chairs ...
Velvet, Wood
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely iron bench was recently made by skilled European craftsmen and features gracefully curved legs and a central stretcher with a decorative central ring detail and spheres a...
Iron
Vintage Spanish Mid Century Gilt Iron Bench with Scrolled Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant mid century Spanish gilt iron bench from the 1950s features an ornate hand forged base with elaborate scrollwork and a stretcher with decorative central ring details and...
Iron
$7,995Sale Price|30% Off
H 42.92 in W 30.71 in D 34.26 in
Pair of Blu Velvet Gio Ponti Bergere Wingback Armchairs by ISA, 1950
By Gio Ponti, Arredamenti ISA
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of blu velvet GIO PONTI bergere armchair, manufactured by ISA Arredamenti Bergamo, circa 1950. This model designed by Gio Ponti in the late 40s was manufactured by Cassina with...
Brass
$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
$8,542 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 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
Maison Jansen Curule Stool in Stitched Leather, Brass and Metal
By Maison Jansen
Located in North Miami, FL
Such an elegant stool/ bench by Maison Jansen, features brass ringlet finials, hooved brass feet and a stitched leather seat - ALL in excellent vintage condition.
Metal, Brass
$6,111 / set
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Maison Jansen Style Curule Stools
By Maison Jansen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of elegant Mid-Century French wrought iron curule stools attributed to Maison Jansen. They are in the Neo-Classical style and feature cast swan heads and feet with embellishment...
Iron
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