$4,400 / set
H 35 in W 33 in D 29 in
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
folding chair known as "La Tripolina." The chair became popular in the United States during the mid-20th
Wrought Iron
$1,478
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 20.87 in
Antique English Folding Chair Royal Military Interest Smith's Lawn Windsor
Located in Norwich, GB
An interesting antique folding fruitwood and canvas chair with royal and military interest. Used at
Sterling Silver
$1,874
H 29.34 in W 15.16 in D 16.54 in
Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair
Brass
$1,652
H 38.98 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Faux Bamboo Embroidered Safari Cane Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A delicate slice of Victorian Military Campaign. A folding Chair of Faux Bamboo, with an
Brass
$1,180
H 40.95 in W 18.12 in D 24.61 in
ANTIQUE CIR 1890 ANGLO INDIAN ELEPHANT COLONIAL FOLDING MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Anglo Indian Elephant upholstered Colonial Military Campaign folding chair Please note the delivery fee
Wood, Upholstery
$3,818
H 42.13 in W 25.6 in D 34.45 in
Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Kilim Upholstered Folding Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Campaign folding chair with Kilim upholstery A very good looking and highly collectable Campaign
Upholstery, Oak
$3,818 / set
H 35.63 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Indian Decoration Campaign Folding Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
features of the faces They are based on a period Military Campaign folding chair which is highly
Wood
$3,880 / set
H 46.86 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
20th Century American Dining Table & Four Chairs By McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
military-campaign-style solid oak folding chair launched in 1956 and saw rattan binded with rawhide strips
Glass, Fabric, Bamboo
Stylish 20th Century "Sheaf Of Wheat" Dining Table By Mcguire c.1970
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
X-Chair byLeonard Linden. The military-campaign-style solid oak folding chair launched in 1956 and
Bamboo, Glass
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to be the primary designer), who were inspired by the British military folding chair known as "La
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 34.65 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
ORIGINAL BRITISH ARMY BOER WAR ROORKHEE STAMPED FOLDiNG CAMPAIGN MILITARY CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Army Boer War Roorkhee folding Campaign chair with the regiment or makers stamp Please note the
Canvas, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Four Vintage Beech Wood Bergere Rattan Folding Military Campaign Style Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Campaign style folding chairs A very good looking and well made suite, they fold away nicely and take up
Rattan, Beech
Sold
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Set of Four Vintage English Military Campaign Folding Chairs Berger Rattan Seat
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four vintage Military campaign folding
Oak
French Early 20th Century Folding Campaign Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
stunning set of military campaign folding chairs with original worn leather and nailhead trim with padded
Metal
Pair of Vintage Military Leather Campaign Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of charming foldable leather military campaing chairs. Sometimes also referred to as safari
Leather, Wood
A Campaign chair
Located in NYC, NY
a campaign chair frame with brass hardware. Used by British Officers on military campaigns, the
Brass
Vintage Military Leather Campaign Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming foldable leather military campaing chairs. Sometimes also referred to as safari chairs
Leather, Wood
6 Mcguire Leona Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Loop Back Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Dayton, OH
military-campaign-style solid oak folding chair launched in 1956 and saw rattan binded with rawhide strips
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 40.95 in W 23.82 in D 33.67 in
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chair Steamer Liner Piece Embroidered Fabric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian circa 1880 Military Campaign style folding
Oak
19th Century English Military Campaign Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
An English mahogany folding military / campaign chair. Early-19th century. Late Georgian period
Mahogany
Sold
H 43.71 in W 25.6 in D 32.68 in
Original Antique J Herbert Macnair Elm Colonial Folding Military Campaign Chair
By Herbert MacNair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Military folding armchair is solid Elm with the original Rexene seat pad by J Herbert McNair This chair
Elm
Three Seat Director's Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Military 3-seater folding directors chair. Great condition, still works perfectly.
Wood, Canvas
$263Sale Price|40% Off
W 34.65 in L 57.09 in
3x4.8 Ft Vintage Geometric Turkish Wool Kilim 'Flat-Weave', Colorful Accent Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This authentic hand-woven rug made to be used by the villagers in Central Anatolia. 100% Organic wool. Good condition and cleaned professionally. Ideal for both residential and comme...
Wool
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952 Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
Fabric, Teak
$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.
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
$3,956 / set
H 42.52 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in
Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Victorian circa 1880 military campaign style folding chairs A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steame...
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pendant Lights, Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of large Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pendant lights by Anne Marie Trolle. An extraordinary set in great vintage condition. * Set (2) of large white 6-sided porcelain pendant lig...
Porcelain
$5,435
H 34.26 in W 41.74 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Italian Console Wood Marble Portoro Solid Brass Paolo Buffa style
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian console wood marble Portoro solid Brass Paolo buffa design, Elegance and refinement for your home.
Marble, Brass
$3,400 / set
H 13 in W 3.5 in D 20.25 in
6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in Hanover, MA
At present we have SIX (6) pair of these original solid brass model 1706 swing arm wall lamps. These are the real deal, old school, with the extinct (not exaggerating) brass square t...
Brass
$944Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.25 in W 10 in
Victorian Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit Peaches Grapes on Platter
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Fruit by Frederick J Stanier (1830-c.1912) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 8.25 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: a few minor scuffs and m...
Oil, Canvas
$1,932 / item
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather. Made of massive oiled mahogany. Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Leather, Mahogany
$5,435
H 32.09 in W 72.84 in D 22.84 in
Antique Swedish Sofa Bench in Gustavian Style, Solid Pine with Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish sofa bench in gustavian style. The sofa is a genuine country house furniture from northern Sweden made around 1820 to 1840. The frame is made in solid pine and it has...
Pine
$579Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather We present you a folding walnut chair from the 1st half of the 20th century. The seat and backrest are lined w...
Leather, Walnut
$845 / item
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury David Print Emerald Satin, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Velvet, Beech
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Hexagonal Top Candle Stand with Tripod Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming English George III period inlaid mahogany tripod candle stand, the string inlaid hexagonal top supported on a turned column, terminating in a tripod base with cabriole leg...
Mahogany
$1,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.5 in
1930s Neoclassical Style Mahogany Side Chairs W/ Ram & Urn - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of carved mahogany neo-classical style side chairs. The backs are carved urns with ram form accents. The striped upholstery is vintage but in good condition. They are ...
Mahogany
$9,420
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Cabinet in Stained Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet in dark stained pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-...
Pine
Articulated Brass Floor Lamps By Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of brass reading lamps by Koch & Lowy, stamped OMI. Articulated shades create many possibilities. Satin brushed finish with patina, turning to bronze and discoloration. Origin...
Brass
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