'Musician's chair' with frame in patinated oak by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Musician's chair' with a frame in patinated oak and an adjustable seat and back in patinated niger leather.
Leather, Oak
Vilhelm Lauritzen "Musician Chair" in Oak, Brass & Fabric, Copenhagen, 1942
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of rare Vilhelm Lauritzen "Musician Chair" in oak, brass and original dark green upholstery.
Brass
Musician Chairs with Adjustable Seat and Back in Oak by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1942
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Musician Chairs with Adjustable Seat and Back in Oak, Brass and Niger Leather by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1942 Additional Information: Material: Oak, brass and niger leather Style: Mid ce...
Brass
EXQUISITE SOLID HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER ANTIQUE MUSICIANS CHAIR HEiGHT ADJUSTABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare full restored circa 1840-1860 Harpists Muscians chair with hand dyed brown leath...
Leather, Hardwood
French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 18th century French Musician's chairs, Diminutive chair or stools each in a Swedish paint decorated original finish with new upholstery.
Wood
Antique Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique European Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair. Circa Late 19th Century.
Wood
Handcrafted Walnut Cello Chair – Sculptural Three-Legged Design
By Jom Rivers Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed with musicians in mind, the Cello Chair’s armless, open design allows for unrestricted movement, making it ideal for playing string instruments or other seated performances.
Walnut
Penwork Decorated Musician's Chair
Located in New York, NY
A rare Regency penwork decorated musician's chair with pierced lyre-form back above circular, adjustable height seat.
Rare French Musician's Chair with Rooster Tip Feet
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Very rare antique wood musician chair or stool from a small French provincial theater or from Napoleonic campaign's parade.
19th Century Walnut Caned Musician's Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of Louis XVI style walnut musician's chairs with upholstered open backs and caned seats with loose cushions upholstered in identical fabric above prominent frieze and ...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vilhelm Lauritzen Musician Chair Produced in Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare musician chair with adjustable seat and back designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen.
Brass
Austrian Musician's Chair with Leather Upholstery, c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A musician's chair, the frame constructed in pine, the leather back and seat cushions mounted with brass tacks, and the frame carved with cabochon and scroll designs in the rococo st...
Sold
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Danish adjustable orchestra musician chairs with backrests
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in DK
They are designed for the musicians / the orchestra. They have an oak frame and brass feet.
Brass
French Carved and Gilt Wood Harp Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Late 19th/early 20th century walnut carved and gilt harp or musician's chair Carved bask with gilt decorated foliate and floral garland, serpentine seat, gilt decorated foliate ga...
Walnut, Giltwood
Bronze Sculpture of Musician's Belongings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set of bronze street musicians folding chair, flute, pipe, ban and sunglasses
Sold
H 7.29 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Antique 20th Century German Solid Silver Musician Novelty Cup, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description Antique 20th century German solid silver novelty cup modelled as a musician seated on chairs, with a cast round body and sprung head, plumed hat and ruffled collar, re...
Silver
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H 6.7 in W 3.15 in D 3.75 in
Antique German Solid Silver Set of Seven Musicians Novelty Cups, circa 1910
By B. Neresheimer & Sohne
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century German exceptionally rare set of seven solid silver novelty cups modelled as a band of musicians seated on chairs, each with a cast round body and sprung h...
Silver
Victorian Mah double lectern Reading Table 1830s
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Mahogany double lectern Reading Table / music table , 1830s Designed to sit under a bed either side, or Library Chair, for two Musicians in a room, Telescopic column wit...
Mahogany
Vilhelm Lauritzen Musician Chair Danish Modern
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen chair from the 1950s. It is designed as a musician’s chair.
Oak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
Vilhelm Lauritzen Musician Chair in Oak, Designed for Radiohuset, Denmark, 1950s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in The Hague, NL
The chair was specifically designed for the orchestra musicians to be seated comfortably in the building's concert hall.
Brass
Pair of Orchestra Chairs in Solid Oak and Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of refined orchestra or musician chair. Attributed to Vilhelm Lauritzen (Denmark, 1894–1984) The solid oak frame of these chairs has fluent lines, showing wonderful craftsmansh...
Fabric, Oak
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H 38.19 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Magnificent Antique Swivel Art Nouveau Music Chair Mahogany Music Stool, 1900s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
High quality piece of craftsmanship specially made for musicians. The chair can turn 360 degrees and can be adjusted to the desired height of the musician.
Brass
Pair of Vilhelm Lauritzen Musician Chairs
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of musician chairs with oak frame, brass fittings and seat and back upholstered with white wool.
Oak
Rare carved mahogany and leather musician's chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare carved mahogany musician's chair with low carouche-shaped back and scroll carved arms on a baloon seat with show wood apron and bold front cabriole legs, upholstered in vintage...
Mahogany, Leather
Italian Walnut Musicians Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical Italian diminutive chair which may be placed in a multitude of vignettes.
Walnut
Sold
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
French Louis XV Walnut Musicians "Cello" Chair Covered in Leather, circa 1740
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French Louis XV high seated walnut Cello musicians chair covered in oil cured hide, circa 1740.
Walnut, Leather
Antique Mahogany & Leather Music Chair, Dutch C.1840
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique leather and mahogany musician's chair with low cartouche-shaped back and scroll carved arms on a balloon seat with show apron and bold front cabriole legs ending in scr...
Mahogany
Revolving Music Stool English 19th Century
Located in Staffordshire, GB
A very sturdy yet pretty Music Chair which revolves well. English Antique Musicians Chair Circa 1830 Ideal for use as a Piano stool, Musicians Chair, Harpist Chair , Violinist Etc ...
Mahogany
Vilhelm Lauritzen Musician Chair
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Madrid, ES
A musician chair with oak frame, seat and back mounted with wool.
Oak, Wool
Pair of Napoleon III Gilded Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Adorable chairs of Napoleon III style, sometimes called "chairs for musicians."
Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Wedgwood Queensware 'Moonlight Lustre' Nautilus Shell Form Centerpiece
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful early 19th Century Wedgwood 'Moonlight Lustre' Centerpiece in the form of an open Nautilus Shell decorated in iridescent tones of pink, purple, cream and orange. The base...
Ceramic
$6,600
H 28.35 in W 33.47 in D 31.89 in
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, 1960s, Japan
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A beautifully crafted rattan lounge chair by Isamu Kenmochi, one of Japan’s foremost modernist designers. This piece reflects Kenmochi’s celebrated approach of merging traditional Ja...
Rattan
$4,500
H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Jindřich Halabala (attr.) Art Deco Stool in Walnut Burl and Cowhide, 1920s
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, attributed to Jindřich Halabala for Spojené UP závody Brno, former Czechoslovakia, 1920s. Frame in solid beech with walnut burl veneer. Recently restored and reuphols...
Cowhide, Walnut, Burl
$5,508 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Darkly Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, executed...
Metal
A Pair of Regency Mahogany Cane Chairs, c.1810
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of regency mahogany low-back cane bottom chairs, circa 1810. 18 ½ inches wide by 22 inches deep by 30 ¼ inches tall; seat height 17 inches
Mahogany
$1,670Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 8.67 in
Murano Large Vase with baloton bubbles in gold leaf and Cobalt Blue beads
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Large Murano Vase with vertical beads in Cobalt blue and baloton regularily spread bubbles in the clear part. The clear part carries 24K gold leaf that is printed with baloton (a pin...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gia Pendant
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Imagine a gentle lily blossom gracing your ceiling, eternalized in gleaming metal. The Gia Pendant light consists of a hand-sculpted metal calla lily freely suspended from a single s...
Brass
Bunny Williams Home Button-Down Chest (Oak)
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A handsome mid-century design and intricately carved geometric details transform this chest into a bold statement of style. Truly timeless and sturdily built, this chest will ground ...
Wood, Oak
Moia Fireside Chair by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Moia Fireside Chair by RALPH M Dimensions: W 104.5 x D 106 x H 86 cm. Materials: Solid beech, Fabric. Details: Frame: Solid beech. Seat springing: Interlaced elastic webbing. Seat...
Fabric, Beech
$31,603 / item
H 25.99 in W 94.49 in D 38.19 in
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Upholstered, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE Geometric austerity encounters enveloping padding in this sofa designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa ...
Metal
David Horan Paper coffee table for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
David Horan (born in Dublin, 1982) is a multidisciplinary designer and manufacturer based in London. With a Master of Arts in Design Products from the Royal College of Art 2013, he c...
Paper
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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