1980s - Mario Villa - A Rare set of 6 Bespoke Steel & Bronze Patio Dining Chairs
By Mario Villa
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare set of six "Obelisque" bespoke patio or garden dining side chairs in forged metal with bronze and handcrafted by artist Mario Villa (1953-2021).
Bronze, Steel
Pair of Mario Villa Side Chairs
By Mario Villa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Mario Villa side chairs with bronze details.
Bronze, Iron
Mario Villa Chair
By Mario Villa
Located in Chicago, IL
Villa Sculptural Art Chair, Wrapped with brass faux vines with leaf details using neo-classical design themes with references to Greek and Roman mythology.
Metal
Signed Mario Villa Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
Mixed metals of brass, steel, and copper make up this interesting chair by the renowned furniture designer Mario Villa who closed shop many years ago.
Signed Mario Villa Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
Mixed metals of brass, steel, and copper make up this interesting chair by the renowned furniture designer Mario Villa who closed up shop many years ago
Pair of signed Mario Villa dining/side chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
chic, comfortable chairs as art.. the unique designs of Mario Villa in this pair of chairs, 2 others available
Set of Four Iron and Brass Leaf Back Chairs
By Mario Villa
Located in Stamford, CT
The chairs are signed by the maker Mario Villa with the date 1999.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Mario Villa Bronze Side Chairs
By Mario Villa
Located in Canaan, CT
Shown is a lovely pair of Mario Villa bronze and metal side chairs. Fresh out of an estate in Salisbury CT.
Bronze, Metal
Hand Made "Sun" Chair By Mario Villa
By Mario Villa
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand Made "Sun" Chair By Mario Villa
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron
$2,995 / set
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 26 in
Set of 4 French Bistro Garden Dining Chairs by Francois Carre 2 Arm 2 Side C1930
By Francois Carre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of four French Chairs by Francois Carre with the signature sunburst seat and back. Two arm and two side chairs with slightly canted backs for comfortable lounging. Some...
Iron
Florentine Style Wrought Iron Garden Chairs - A Set of 5
By Mario Papperzini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of five Florentine style wrought iron garden chairs. Classic silhouette with woven iron seats and backs.
Iron, Wrought Iron
$3,800 / set
H 36.5 in W 14.5 in D 16 in
Set of Six Italian Modernist Steel and Brass Dining Chairs After Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six Italian steel dining chairs with brass finials/accents and beige handwoven plastic seats (ca. 1950s, Italy). A more unique take on the Gio Ponti "Superleggera" chair with ...
Brass, Steel
8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A stylish Art Deco set comprised of four chairs and four armchairs, made of wrought iron, painted white. The seats are upholstered in outdoor canvas. Dimensions provided below are...
Wrought Iron
Francois Carre Sunburst Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking set of "Sunburst" garden dining chairs by Francois Carré will add a burst of light to any space. Originally patented in 1866 and produced in the 1930s, the chairs featu...
Wrought Iron
Set Four Michael Taylor Metal Klismos Garden Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four cast aluminum metal patio and garden dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor. The chairs feature an iconic neoclassical Greco-Roman klismos design with saber le...
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Four Michael Taylor Bronzed Metal Klismos Dining Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four bronzed metal klismos patio and garden dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor model # MTD-1006 garden chair. The chairs are crafted from cast aluminum and feat...
Aluminum
Vintage Salterini Garden Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Vintage John Salterini 4 piece leaf and bow scrollwork patio garden wrought iron (2) side chairs and (2) arm chairs. Heavy thick gauge wrought iron construction, floral and leaf scro...
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Lounge Garden Chairs
By Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic and rare set of four of "Amalfi" lounge chairs with adjustable chain backs after the mid-century modern design by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The set features an o...
Brass, Iron
Set of Six Mario Papperzini Style Iron Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic and grand set of six patio and garden dining chairs made in the Italian manner and style of Mario Papperzini. The large chairs feature iron frames with a gracefully arched b...
Bronze, Iron
$5,600 / set
H 33 in W 25.25 in D 21 in
Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Cast Metal Garden Patio Dining Chairs
By Frances Elkins
Located in Sheffield, MA
A set of 6 cast aluminum garden/patio arm chairs in the manner of Frances Elkins. This design was created by Howitt Barry and his son Jack in Birmingham, Alabama in 1960. They were ...
Aluminum
$1,800 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 20 in
Vintage Postmodern Regency Style Brushed Steel Spade Back Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Postmodern Regency Style Brushed Steel Spade Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4. C...
Metal
$1,495 / set
H 37 in W 21.25 in D 26 in
Two Pairs of Francois Carre Sunburst Spring Iron Garden Dining Chairs with Arms
By Francois Carre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic dining armchairs specially designed to last while living outside. Designed by Francois Carre in the 1800s and still thriving today. Cantileverd with Sunburst seats and back...
Steel, Iron
1950s French Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely set of 4 iron dining chairs from France, 1950s. Beautiful angular iron design with back and seat newly upholstered in a yellow linen. Four legs with brass ball feet. Striking ...
Iron
Set of Six Michael Taylor Bronzed Bamboo Garden Dining Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sublime rare set of six patio and garden dining chairs designed by Fisher Weisman for Michael Taylor Designs. From the Michael Taylor Bamboo Dining Collection featuring cast alumin...
Aluminum
$3,650 / set
H 31.5 in W 16 in D 18.5 in
Set of Six Italian Neo-Classical Style Patio or Garden Dining Chairs by Palladio
By Palladio
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of six Italian Neo-Classical style or Hollywood Regency designed dinning side chairs by Palladio. Originally painted creme with gilt accents. Previous owner had them stripped, an...
Aluminum
Original Mario Villa Iron Glass Console Table
By Mario Villa
Located in Sunshine, LA
An exquisite Mario Villa console table, both artisanal and functional, offering the opportunity to own an original work by the celebrated New Orleans designer. The elongated oval for...
Iron
Mario Villa Palm Bed - Queen
By Mario Villa
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Palm Bed by Mario Villa is a striking blend of sculpture and function, bringing artistry and movement into the bedroom. Handcrafted in metal, the design features gracefully inter...
Iron
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