$1,780
H 36 in W 22 in D 37 in
Classic Bauhaus Style Leather and Chrome Rocker, Arter Mies Van De Rohe, Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Bauhaus style leather and chrome rocker, after Mies Van De Rohe, made in Italy, wonderful quality and construction, extremely comfortable, retains original MADE IN ITALY labe...
Chrome
$2,800
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 36.25 in
Mies Van der Rohe Knoll custom order chrome with black leather MR chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
MR lounge chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 1927 . This is a licensed Knoll edition maybe 1975 .
Chrome
Early Michael Thonet Bistro Dining Table in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Thonet’s patented bentwood technology a...
Cane, Bentwood
Riart Rocker
By Carlos Riart
Located in New York, NY
Carlos Riart designed his rocking chair in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion. It was praised for its simplicity, craftsmanship and disti...
Ebony
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Style Rocker
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage rocking chair with tubular steel and woven wicker seat. Great sculptural shape. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International 241 LS Bauhaus
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Munster, NRW
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International 241 LS Original Knoll International MR Lounge Lounger, designed by the designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe more than 90 years ago.
Leather
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International 241 LS Bauhaus
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Munster, NRW
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International 241 LS Original Knoll International MR Lounge Lounger, designed by the designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe more than 90 years ago.
Leather
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H 38 in W 24 in D 36 in
Classic Bauhaus Style Leather and Chrome Rocker, Arter Mies Van De Rohe, Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Bauhaus style leather and chrome rocker, after Mies Van De Rohe, made in Italy, wonderful quality and construction, extremely comfortable, retains original MADE IN ITALY label.
Chrome
Italian Tubular Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, Bauhaus Style
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Clearly a take on Mies van der Rohe's cantilevered chair designs.
Chrome
Vintage Bauhaus Style Rocking Chair by Fasem Italy, Newly Upholstered
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
It is inspired by the iconic designs of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a renowned figure in the modernist movement.
Chrome
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H 29.53 in Dm 33.67 in
Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Set in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Thonet’s patented bentwood technology a...
Cane, Bentwood
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H 38 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in
Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Armchairs in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Thonet’s patented bentwood technology a...
Cane, Bentwood
Italian Rocker in the manner of Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hudson, NY
1970's Italian made cane rocker in superb condition. Reminiscent of Mies van der Rohe style.
Chrome
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H 38 in W 21 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Tubular Chrome Rocker Rocking Chair, Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful rocking chair, made of tubular chrome and rattan in the style of Mies Van Der Rohe, made in Italy, circa 1970s. In very good vintage condition. ...
Chrome
Italian Tubular Chrome & Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Well constructed tubular chrome and wicker vintage rocker, marked Made in Italy Clearly a take on Mies van der Rohe's cantilevered chair designs.
Chrome
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR Lounge Armchair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Inspired by the lines of European tubular iron rockers of the mid-19th century, Mies van der Rohe's MR Lounge Chairs was designed in 1927.
Stainless Steel
FABULOUS SCULPTURAL 1970, , S ITALIAN ROCKER
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE ROCKER FROM THE 1970,s . THIS PIECE IS LIKE A SCULPTURE ,A WORK OF ART . IT IS EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO RUST OR PITING ON THE METAL . THE CANING IS ALSO IN EXCE...
Italian Rocker in the manner of Mies Van der Rohe
Located in New York City, NY
Italian Rocker in the manner of Mies Van der Rohe. Chrome and wicker.
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
$1,872 / 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
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
$114,738
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
$3,600 / set
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 18.5 in
Set of Six Vienna Scessionist Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare set of six cafe, bistro style dining chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", design attributed to Michael Thonet, circa 1890/1920's. The set consists of four side, and...
Cane, Beech
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand-painted floral motifs executed in pretty reds, blues, and yellows cast against a dark ...
Pine, Paint
$16,616 / 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
$9,127
H 54.73 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Dressing Table from 1905 by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary modern furniture from the best period of his works. He made trendsetting Industrial designs for the bentwood-industrie. This dressing-table is from the "Fledermaus" ...
Bentwood
$7,021
H 38.98 in W 44.89 in D 20.28 in
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood and Rattan Settee by Thonet Brothers
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Vienna Secessionist bentwood and rattan settee by Thonet Brothers. The settee can be found in old Thonet catalogues and based on the paper label underneath, the seat was manufac...
Rattan, Bentwood
$11,995
H 78.75 in W 56.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...
Stained Glass
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$21,063
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
$21,648
H 24.81 in Dm 31.11 in
Wooden Lovö Side Table in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 1940
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare wooden sculptural side occasional table in pine model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1940s. In good original condition. Stable. Dim...
Pine
Art Nouveau Wicker Step Table by Heywood-Wakefield, 1900
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare natural finished Art Nouveau wicker step table with three shelves, American, C. 1900, with beautifully woven table surfaces on each shelf. . This is a one of a kind piece...
Cane, Wicker, Reed
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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