$2,900 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Ocean Liner Lounge Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable pair of Hollywood Regency Era Lounge Chairs, reportedly from the 1940’s-1950’s (Possibly earlier) and from previous use on an Ocean Liner.
Wood
Gio Ponti Chairs from Augustus Ocean Liner - Pairs X3
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Three pairs of extremely rare and highly coveted chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy for the First Class bar of Italia Line's MV Augustus ocean liner, 1951.
Walnut
Rare Chair from the Gio Ponti designed sunken 1950s Andrea Doria Ocean Liner
By Nino Zoncada, Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An impossibly rare surviving chair produced for the Gio Ponti designed, sunken ocean liner the Andrea Doria.
Fabric, Wood
$2,800Sale Price / set|22% Off
Set of Eight-Light Weight White Ocean Liner Aluminum Chairs
By Columbian Metal Craftsmen
Located in Ferndale, MI
A set of eight Ocean liner aluminum chairs by Columbian Metal Craftsmen of Auburn N.Y.
Aluminum
Eileen Gray 'Transat' Chair, c. 1995
By Eileen Gray
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Inspired by transatlantic ocean liner deck chairs, the Transat Chair embodies Gray’s fascination with travel, luxury, and minimalism.
Brass
Pair Eileen Gray Ecart International Transat Black Leather Lounge Chairs
By Ecart International, Eileen Gray
Located in Houston, TX
For this project, she designed all the furniture, including the iconic Transat lounge chair created c. 1927. Its name refers to the abbreviation of “transatlantique”, evoking the dec...
Nickel
Set of 8 "Albenga" dining chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1955.
By Arflex, Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 8 Albenga dining chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1955. This model was specifically designed for the interior of an Italian ocean liner.
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 18.12 in
Rare Set of 6 Ocean Liner Chairs, England – Early 20th Century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Superb English-made nautical furniture dating from the early 20th century. Each of these six swivel seats is made of mahogany and brass. A mahogany seat base rotates, its slightly ro...
Brass
Victorian Liner Chairs
Located in Manchester, GB
Absolutely stunning and very rare, pair of 19th century rosewood ocean liner chairs that have a holding bracket underneath used when on the waves but at the same time will swivel and...
Rosewood
MV Augustus Ocean Liner Ballroom Pair of Chairs by Ugo Cara
By Ugo Cara
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A great design from the Italian ocean liner MV Augustus. The furnishing designs on the ship varied from area to area, with designs by Gio Ponti, Gustavo Pulitzer Finale, and many oth...
Wood, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Nino Zoncada Midcentury Club Chairs from Stella, Maris ll Ocean Liner
By Nino Zoncada
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada (Italian 1898-1988) is considered one of the "big three" in Italian ocean liner interior design. Along with Gio Ponti and Gustavo Pulitzer-Finale, Zoncada's d...
Metal
French Art Deco Lounge Chair, 1930s
By Compagnie Générale Transatlantique 1
Located in Paris, FR
An elegant Art Deco teak wood lounge chair named "Transat" which came from a French ocean liner.
Teak
Leather Chair by Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand-stitched brown leather chair designed by Jacques Adnet for "The Normandy," a luxury ocean liner.
Iron
Sold
H 30.5 in W 31 in D 30 in
Gio Ponti, Rare Lounge Chair, Augustus Ocean Liner, Beach, Fabric, Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in High Point, NC
A rare organic lounge chair, designed and produced for the First Class Ballroom of the Augustus transatlantic ocean liner.
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Chairs from the Ocean Liner Ile-de-France
By Pierre Patout
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco solid mahogany armchairs designed by Pierre Patout and H. Pacon for the French ocean liner Île-de-France. Made in France, circa 1930 Reference: Art Deco by Pierre...
Mahogany
Sold
H 31 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
MS Stockholm Ocean Liner Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This stunning club chair and ottoman was originally produced for the MS Stockholm- a cruise ship from the Swedish American line fleet that represented the height of luxury on the ope...
Velvet, Walnut
Set of Ten Art Deco Lounge Chairs from the SS Normandie
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of ten side chairs from the luxury ocean liner SS Normandie, considered one of the premier ocean liners of all time.
Giltwood, Silk
Set of 9 (+1) Nino Zoncada Dining Chairs from the SS Eugenio C.
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Hanover, MA
These chairs rock nostalgia for a bygone era of traveling by ocean liner.
Pair of "Queen Elizabeth" Deck Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fine pair of vintage folding hardwood ocean liner deck chairs with original fitted cushions.
Hardwood
Sold
H 31.75 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Pr. Art Deco RMS Caronia Ocean Liner Chairs from estate of Jackie Rogers 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of High Style Art Deco chairs, originally from the classic Cunard cruise ship RMS Caronia c 1947, and formerly property of noted NYC based fashion designed and so...
Naugahyde, Zebra Wood, Burl
Pair of Rene Gabriel-Style Ocean Liner Lounge Chairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
The chairs were made for an ocean liner. The solidly-built and generously sized lounge chairs have been updated with new seat decks, seat cushions and back pillows.
Wood
Ocean liner saloon chair for P & O
Located in London, GB
A teak and cast iron revolving ocean liner saloon chair for P & O, circa 1900.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Vintage Ocean-Liner Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
Pair of vintage yacht or ocean liner armchairs, recently from Helmingtran Hall in England (where the Queen visits!). The shaped arms, with scrolls, and the fabulous deco back give a...
Mahogany
Lounge Chairs from MV Augustus Ocean Liner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautifully stylized design from the italian liner, the MV Augustus. Launched in 1950, the Augustus featured works of art and furnishings by Gio Ponti, Gustavo Pulitzer Finale, and...
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Deck Chairs from an Ocean Liner
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Italian Walnut Deck Chairs from an Ocean Liner, Early 20th Century
Walnut
Original Norwegian Ocean Liner Streamline Aluminum Deck Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This deck chair adjusts to three positions. It has it's original finish, original cording, original rubber and even it's original manufacturing tag. It is comfortable, strong and stu...
Aluminum
Nino Zoncada Club Chairs from Stella Maris-II Ocean Liner
By Nino Zoncada
Located in North Hollywood, CA
RETIREMENT SALE!!! EVERYTHING MUST GO - CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ITEMS. Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada (Italian 1898-1988) is considered one of the "big three" in Italian ocean liner inter...
Metal
Italian Transatlantic Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali, Nino Zoncada
Located in Savona, IT
They were originally used in the lounge area of an Italian transatlantic ocean liner. Each chair features a wooden frame with a green fabric upholstery seat and backrest.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Carl Bergsten Swedish Art Deco chairs from M/S Kungsholm 1928
By Carl Bergsten, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Swedish Art Deco bergeres designed by architect Carl Bergsten for the luxury ocean liner M/S Kungsholm. The chairs are documented in the 1928 photograph of one of the...
Upholstery
Carl Bergsten Swedish Art Deco sofa from M/S Kungsholm 1928
By Carl Bergsten, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Swedish Art Deco sofa designed by architect Carl Bergsten for the luxury ocean liner M/S Kungsholm, matching chairs also available.
Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage Italian Skai Leather Armchairs, Set of Two
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali, Nino Zoncada
Located in Savona, IT
They were originally used in the living room of an ocean liner. Each chair features a wooden frame, one with a green skai leather seat and back rest, the other with a moss green skai...
Faux Leather, Wood
MV Italia Ocean Liner Chairs by Pulitzer - Finale
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Along with Gio Ponti and Nino Zoncada, Gustavo Pulitzer - Finale is considered one of the "big three" of Italian ocean liner design. These stylish chairs came from the MV Italia of 1...
MV Augustus Ocean Liner First Class Chairs by Gustavo Pulitzer Finale
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stylistic designed chairs graced the First Class Dining Room on the Italian ocean liner, the MV Augustus.
Upholstery
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$653Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$6,879 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
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
$9,099 / 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
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$19,600Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 34.75 in W 32 in D 21 in
1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
By Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Art Deco Silk Velvet Upholstered Mahogany 'S.S. Normandie' Dining Armchairs, Pierre Patout (French 1879-1965), Circa 1934. This Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholster...
Bronze
King & Dukes of Savoy Mural (16' x 6') by Peter Ostuni
By Peter Ostuni
Located in Hanover, MA
Astonishingly beautiful and monumental mural spanning eleven individual panels (each just under 18 inches wide) which when assembled are 16 feet long by 6 feet high. The panels are ...
Plexiglass
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 34.5 in
Fantastic Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman style rosewood case sofa. We just love the original textured gold velvet in usable condition-some minor wear to double sided seat cushions. This wonderful v...
Upholstery, Rosewood
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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