Set of 4 Organic nature-inspired velvet Figueroa dining chairs by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Evoking the Californian Mountain, the luxurious Figueroa dining chair has the same lines of the original armchair.
Brass
Set of 6 Organic nature-inspired velvet Figueroa dining chairs by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Evoking the Californian Mountain, the luxurious Figueroa dining chair has the same lines of the original armchair.
Brass
1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Eight Carved Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, solid pine, brass, France, 1950s Crafted in solid pine and preserved from a 1950s ski hotel-lodge tucked high in the French mountains near Switzerland, these chairs ...
Brass
Organic nature-inspired red velvet brass Figueroa dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Evoking the Californian Mountain, the luxurious Figueroa dining chair has the same lines of the original armchair.
Brass, Metal
Swiss alpine escabelle dated 1815
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Crafted in solid pine with an extraordinary marquetry and engraved decorative work, showcasing remarkable traditional mountain craftsmanship. The chair features inscriptions believed...
Wood
Pair of Black Carved and Painted Nyala Style Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome pair of chairs in the style of Nyala. The chairs that Inspired this design were originally inspired by the timid Nyala antelope from the Bale Mountains of East Africa.
Wood
A Pair of Low Chairs from French Mountains France 1970's
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Pair of Low Chairs from French Mountains France 1970's. Can be used as lounge chairs or stools.
Wood
Patterned Low Chair Gropius CS1 by NOOM, Dedar Tiger Mountain, Jacquard
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Inspired by bauhaus the design Low Chair Gropius by NOOM brings sculptural elegance to contemporary interiors.
Fabric, Bouclé, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Polyeste...
Contemporary Design Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Dedar Tiger Mountain, Brown
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Patterned Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Contemporary Seating, Dedar Tiger Mountain
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
$7,088Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Vintage French Horn & Hide Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Origin unknown, possibly made from bull horns and hides found in the foothill of the Pyrénées mountains, these chairs were acquired from the trophy room of a chateau in southwest Fra...
Horn, Hide, Wood
A Rustic French Farmhouse Armchair Folk Art France Late 19th Century
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Softwood & Straw. From the french mountains. Reclining chairs, most likely carved by hand, featuring a clever joinery system.
Rush, Wood
Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer and fox fur, Italy 1920s
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Beograd, RS
They have been reupholstered at our workshop in upcycled genuine fox fur, which we hope enhances their design and beauty, making them perfect for a mountain house. When purchased th...
Wood, Fur
$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off
D R Kincaid Armchair & Ottoman Set
Located in Lake Worth, FL
They have continued to manufacture their products locally for over 30 years, utilizing local artisans in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Approximate Measurements in Inche...
Cotton
Original Vintage Ski Poster Hiver En Allemagne Germany Winter Ice Skating Sledge
By Hanns Lohrer
Located in London, GB
Original vintage ski and winter sport travel poster - Winter in Germany / Hiver en Allemagne - featuring a fun design by Hanns Lohrer (1912-1995) depicting people enjoying winter spo...
Paper
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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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