Antique ROYCROFT Meditation Chair Stickley era w
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts Meditation Chair by Roycroft. Made in the early 1900s, the chair
Leather, Oak
$3,750
H 22 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Dark Wood Meditation Chair Low Seat with Cushion by CEU Studio Indoor - Outdoor
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Meditation Chair by CEU L 23.5" x W 23.5" x H 22" Custom cushion covers available upon request
Wood
Pema Meditation Chair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Pema Meditation Chair by Munna Dimensions: D 75 x W 84 x H 61 cm. SH: 25 cm. Materials: Wood, foam
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair, teak, lacquer, gold leaf, Mid-20th century. A highly
Gold Leaf
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair, teak, lacquer, gold leaf, Mid-20th century. A highly
Gold Leaf
$13,500
H 54 in W 46 in D 36 in
Meditation Chair, Solid Teak, Designed and Handcrafted by Rafael Calvo
By Rafael Calvo Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Meditation Chair by Rafael Calvo Crafted by renowned artisan Rafael Calvo, the Meditation Chair
Gold Leaf
$4,194 / set
H 35.83 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Pair of lacquered wood and rattan "meditation" chairs - Japan, early 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
wood and rattan meditation chairs, dating from the early 20th century in Japan. Their clean design and
Rattan, Wood
Alain Gaubert Sculptural Low Chair, circa 1950s, France
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
knees on the seat then you can use the chair as a meditation chair. (The backrest is adjustable and the
Beech, Plywood
Meditation Tropical Hardwood Bespoke Chair by Mary Verspoor
Located in Geneve, CH
Meditation Tropical Hardwood Bespoke Chair by Mary Verspoor Dimensions: D 84 x H 83 CM Materials
Other
GOYO Steel and Maple Lounge Chair
By Lee Yechan
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Most Important Points Of Meditation Are Comfort And Quiet. Having Designed Chairs So Far, It
Steel
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji
By Roxane Lahidji
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji Material: Marbled salts A unique award winning
Composition
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji
By Roxane Lahidji
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji Material: Marbled Salts A unique award winning
Composition
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Meditation Chair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century carved Chinese meditation chair with carved floral pattern and dragons and
Fabric, Wood
Rare Deck Chair "Meditation" by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren, Q Production 1
Located in Lund, SE
Deck chair "meditation" design and made by cabinetmaker Klaus Wettergren, 1988 for Q Production
Mahogany, Maple
Massive Chinese Rootwood Chair
Located in Wilton, CT
Elaborately Constructed Fantasy Chair Intended for Meditation in a Garden Setting
19th Century Chinese Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese poplar wood meditation chair with ruyi carved crestrail and stylized Shou
Poplar
Chinese Rosewood Meditation Chair Low Chair
Located in Somis, CA
One beautiful solid rosewood meditation chair of the highest quality. Solid construction with
Rosewood
Provincial Chinese Meditation Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this unusual seat is a meditation chair, or chan yi, designed with
Bamboo, Elm
A Chinese Elm Wood and Rattan Meditation Chair
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese "meditation chair" of elm wood (jumu). So named because of its over-sized design
19th Century Chinese Round Back Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood round back chair with proportions generous enough to sit in the
Elm
Chinese Deco Meditation Chair with Stone Medallion
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Deco chair from c. 1920 with curved arms and a detailed back with a stone medallion.
19th Century Chinese Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A roundback chair with unusual proportions ideal for lotus position meditation. Made c. 1850 in
Elm
Custom Made Lotus Flower Meditation Chair
Located in New Windsor, NY
Truly the best way to practice your meditation in seated Lotus position. The center cushion is
Pine, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Chinese Meditation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
emperor and in the style of chair they sat upon. Made during the Qing dynasty, this stately elmwood chair
Elm
Sold
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
Small Old African Baolé Red Painted Meditation Chair in Solid Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
the seat. Sometimes called a meditation chair. Patina of use under the seat. Hard and dense wood. The
Wood
Pair of Chinese Opium Chairs With Carved Back Panel, 19Th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
armrest, made of Ebonized Rosewood. These are called Opium chairs or meditation chairs in Asia. Very good
Hardwood
Elegant Antique Chinese Yoke-Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reason, the chair has occasionally also been known as a "meditation chair"). A pair of Chinese yoke-back
Hardwood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Ivory Coast in Western Africa. These chairs where traditionally used as a meditation chair. The chair
Wood
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H 41.34 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in
Japanese Red Lacquered Folding Meditation Armchair for Monks , golden
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind kyokuroku, the name given to this type of folding meditation chairs for monks
Gold
Chinese Rosewood Meditation Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Chinese low meditation armchair. Solid rosewood with a floating panel seat. Geometric style
Pair of Hand Carved, Sculptural African Meditation Tree Stumps Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved tree stumps African chairs, perfect for sitting and holding space, decoratively
Wood
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H 5.75 in W 15.38 in D 8.25 in
HIDA Suwari Kneeling Chair Meditation Stool Prayer Stool - Japanese Oak
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Sangyo Suwari Kneeling Legless Stool Chair provides a comfortable seating solution for meditation, prayer
Oak
Antique English Bench Chair Church Pew Meditation Bench Oak c.19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Church Pew, Bench or Chair~~c. 1880s HARD-TO-FIND petite
Oak
Vintage Indian Pumice Stone Carving of Ganesha
Located in Dallas, TX
probably from the 1950’s. It is a carving of the Hindu God, Ganesha in seated meditation pose on a
Stone
Vintage Wicker Lotus Meditation Chair, 1980s
Located in Uccle, BE
Vintage Wicker Lotus Meditation Chair, 1980s
Wicker
PAIR Chinese Hongmu Mediation Chairs. 19th C
Located in New York, NY
PAIR Chinese hongmu (a hardwood similar to Padouk) meditation chairs having paneled backs centering
Hand Carved, Sculptural African Meditation Tree Stump Chair
Located in Firenze, IT
Contemporary hand carved tree stump African chair, perfect for sitting and holding space
Wood
"Berlin Chair" by Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experimentation to the ones he explored earlier with the Red-Blue Chair (a meditation on the interplay of points
Oak
Hand Carved, Sculptural African Meditation Tree Stump Chair
Located in Firenze, IT
Contemporary hand carved tree stump African chair, perfect for sitting and holding space
Wood
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$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
$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
$17,109 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in Dm 20 in
ANTIQUE- L & JG Stickley-Small Table - with shoe feet model 515 circa 1910 W8123
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a rare antique stand with an eight (8) sided top. Made with thru-tenon construction. The table has an 8 inch bottom shelf. No repairs or replaced parts. Model L&JG Stick...
Oak
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$7,091 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
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
$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
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$45,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 60 in W 48 in D 15 in
IMPORTANT Antique Desk/Bookcase by Gustav Stickley -W7794 MUST SELL
By Gustav Stickley, Harvey Ellis
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an extremely important Antique Desk/Bookcase by Gustav Stickley and Harvey Ellis. This is one of the most important pieces made by Gustav Stickley. It was designed in 1902...
Glass, Oak
$8,052 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushi...
Hardwood
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
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