Karl Foster Sonnet Auersperg Palace Chair, Vienna, Austria, 1950's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Karl Foster, Sonnet, Auersperg Palace Chair, Vienna, Austria, 1950's
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Iron
Karl Foster Sonnet Auersperg Palace Chair, Vienna, Austria, 1950's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Karl Foster, Sonnet, Auersperg Palace Chair, Vienna, Austria, 1950's
Iron
$3,352
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
1980ies Palace chair designed by George Sowden for Memphis Milano
By George Sowden, Memphis Milano
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1980ies Memphis Milano Palace chair in colored lacquered wood designed by George Sowden, 1983
Plywood
$1,500
H 33 in W 19.25 in D 19.5 in
George Sowden follow artist Palace chair Memphis United Kingdom / Italy, 1983
By Memphis Milano, George Sowden
Located in Skokie, IL
George Sowden follow artist Palace chair Memphis United Kingdom / Italy, 1983 Dimensions: 34 1/2
Wood
$3,450
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Palace Chair by George Sowden for Memphis, Milano, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black
By George Sowden, Memphis Milano
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Sowden for Memphis "Palace Chair", 1983. Multicolor form with arms. Completely original with
Wood
Memphis Milano Palace Chair by George J. Sowden
By Memphis Milano, George Sowden
Located in Toronto, ON
The solemnity and essentiality of Palace by George J. Sowden make this chair a true icon of the
Wood, Lacquer
Durban Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
finials inspired by early 19th century Indian Palace chairs.
Wood
$2,630 / item
H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Palace Wood Chair, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Palace chair in colored lacquered wood, designed in 1983, by George Sowden. George Sowden was born
Wood
$2,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.75 in
MEMPHIS "PALACE" Painted Chairs / George Sowden (UK/Italy) for MEMPHIS srl
By George Sowden
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
element of the Palace chair intensifies its rectilinear layout, with intense color and simple forms
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$3,771Sale Price|40% Off
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Garouste & Bonetti desk chair Palace Privilege Rubelli fabric 1980
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare desk chair or side chair by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Palace, made in
Wood
$7,995 / set
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
French Salon Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
French salon chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, gold. 4 Exclusive French salon chairs
Beech
$2,250
H 35 in W 28 in D 25 in
Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Export Oriental Palace Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Oriental Export Palace Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century
Hardwood
$47,892 / set
H 36.03 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Antti Nurmesniemi Lounge Chairs Designed for Hotel Palace, Finland, 1952
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Antti Nurmesniemi for the Palace
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Birch
$6,818 / set
H 37.41 in W 22.84 in D 31.11 in
3 French Salon Lounge Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
3 French salon Lounge chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, the official residence of the
Beech
$3,857 / item
H 37.01 in W 20.01 in D 20.01 in
J P Seddon, Exhibited Crystal Palace 1851. Six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs
By John Pollard Seddon
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906), six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. These upholstered dining
Oak
$2,410 / item
H 35 in W 21 in D 22.5 in
AWN Pugin Pair of Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs for the Palace of Westminster
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A.W.N. Pugin. A unusually large pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with carved florets to the
Oak
$85,000 / set
H 55.5 in W 20 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Wooden Replicas of the Stone Throne from the Minoan Palace at Knossos
Located in New York, NY
Palace at Knossos, Crete. The original artifact dates from c. 1,600 b.c. It was excavated by Sir
Oak
Six early Biedermeier Side Chairs, Germany circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
: Altenburg Residence Palace. The undersides of the chairs are marked with inventory numbers, attesting to
Ash
Anglo-Indian Silvered Wrapped Clad Side Chairs a Pair
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of tow Anglo-Indian silvered wrapped clad side chairs. Anglo Raj wedding palace chair, hand
Metal
$3,831
H 40.95 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair, Grey Green with New Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
decoration scheme of the Trianon Estate built in the 1600s near the Palace of Versailles. The chair has been
Silk, Hardwood
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 20 in D 20 in
CHINESE QING DYNASTY Triangle Palace Arm Chair Upholstered Seating RED
Located in Peoria, AZ
DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 28" TALL BY 20" WIDE This phenomenally rare Qing dynasty styled palace arm chair is
Upholstery, Wood
Anglo Indian Armchair Throne Silver Embossed Throne 19th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
magnificent Indian Mogul style silver-overlay gilded ceremonial throne chair, made for a Maharajah palace
Metal
$9,400 / set
H 49.61 in Dm 36.23 in
Large Pair of Spanish Empire Style 7-Light Crystal-Cut Chandeliers
Located in Berlin, DE
miles north of Madrid. The factory produced at first colorful windows and mirrors for La Granja Palace
Crystal, Metal
Bronzino by Alessandro Zambelli
By Alessandro Zambelli
Located in Geneve, CH
the start of his co-operation with the design house of Seletti. Zambelli’s Palace Collection and
Brass
Bronzino by Alessandro Zambelli
By Alessandro Zambelli
Located in Geneve, CH
the start of his co-operation with the design house of Seletti. Zambelli’s Palace Collection and
Bronze
Little Bronzino by Alessandro Zambelli
By Alessandro Zambelli
Located in Geneve, CH
the start of his co-operation with the design house of Seletti. Zambelli’s Palace Collection and
Bronze
Set of 2 Bronzino Hangers by Alessandro Zambelli
By Alessandro Zambelli
Located in Geneve, CH
. Zambelli’s Palace Collection and School Joke Chair followed (for the same client) and won a European
Bronze
PALACE Chair by George Sowden for Memphis Milano
By George Sowden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
element of the palace chair intensifies its rectilinear layout, with intense color and simple forms
Lacquer
Bellevue Palace Chairs by Carl-Heinz Schwennicke
By Carl-Heinz Schwennicke
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A set of six dining chairs designed for Bellevue Palace in Berlin by Carl-Heinz Schwennicke in 1958
Wood
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Mother of Pearl inlay British Colonial Mother of Pearl Art Deco Armchair
Located in Sarasota, FL
Very unusual childs palace chair. 1920s Art Deco from India.
Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable
H 37 in W 19.75 in D 23.625 in
19th Century Tripod Chair, Possibly from the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Located in Richmond, London
uncovered a set of identical chairs in the apartment of the Duke and Duchess of Hamilton at the Palace of
Wood
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 21.86 in D 22.64 in
Louis XVI Era Chaise Probably from Pavlovsk Palace, Late 18th Century
By Henri Jacob
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Pavlovsk Palace, this extraordinary piece has been carefully restored, allowing its rich history and
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming
Unavailable
H 46.86 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Thonet nr 16 '4+2' Christal Palace 1870 Signed First Label Stamped New Caning
By Michael Thonet
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
For chairs and two armchairs Thonet nr 16 or christal palace inspired chairs 1870 labeled and
Beech
Unavailable
H 36 in W 22 in D 51 in
Pair of Napoleonic Painted Open Armchairs by Jacob-Desmalter, circa 1805
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Parisian furniture-maker, Jacob-Desmalter. circa 1805 The chairs have an impeccable
Beech
Pair of White Marble Palace Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful pair of white marble palace chairs were handmade in Rajasthan, India. Origin
Marble
The Versailles Palace Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
part of the legendary palace's private collection. The chair bears the mark of Versailles branded into
Palace Chair by George J. Sowden for Memphis Group, Milano, 1983
By Memphis Group, George Sowden
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
fit for a king. this „palace“ chair doesn’t really feel royal – but very „memphis“. no wonder
Wood
Pair of Rams Head Anglo Indian Chairs.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rajasthan Indian palace chairs, hand hammered with repousse silver metal work over wood with carved
Leather
Sold
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Rare Set of Four Garouste & Bonetti ‘Palace’ Dining Chairs, 1980
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti, Élizabeth Garouste, Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
This is an incredibly rare set of 4 dining chairs by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model
Metal
Sold
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in L 34.65 in
Unique, Set of 15, Garouste & Bonetti ‘Palace’ Dining Chairs, 1980
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
This is an incredibly rare set of 15 dining chairs by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model
Fabric, Oak
Antique Oversized Carved Medieval Throne Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
tapestry pattern to fit the "Palace Chair" It's a real one of a kind chair!
Pair of Italian Throne Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Lustrous blue mohair upholstery accents sturdy walnut bases on these 18th century palace throne
Walnut
Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Single Chair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
intended for important and rich environments such as castles or noble palaces.. The chair is in good
Walnut
Sold
H 35.83 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Early 19th Century Chair, Mahogany with Marquetry, Southern Germany, circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
around 1805 in Nuremberg for Eichstätt Palace. Even if the chair offered here was executed in a somewhat
Mahogany, Maple
Set of Four Jacques Garcia for Baker Malmaison Dining Chairs
By Jacques Garcia, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fountainebleau Palace. The chair frames have an open handle back that curves down to the round arms. The frame
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Osler Style Cut-Glass Throne Chairs
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, London, in 1851. The chairs each rest on four glass legs, with a velvet
Velvet, Cut Glass
A pair of Alfred Grenander Armchairs
By Alfred Grenander
Located in New York, NY
Bäckaskog Palace, all four chairs painted with Bäckaskog Palace inventory no. 5 and with Frederik VIII of
Mahogany
Pair of Alfred Grenander Armchairs
By Alfred Grenander
Located in New York, NY
Bäckaskog Palace, all four chairs painted with Bäckaskog Palace inventory no. 5 and with Frederik VIII of
Mahogany
Pair of Chinese Low Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
. Constructed in the Taishiyi style, an ancient design intended for imperial palaces, the chairs play with
Elm
Wooden Plates by Antti Nurmesniemi, Finland, circa 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Helsinki Palace Hotel, or the Triennale chair, which was awarded in 1960. Furthermore, Antti Nurmesniemi
Wood
Repousse Vanity Charis
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional pair of Anglo Raj wedding palace chairs. Hand-hammered with repousse silver metal work
Silver
Anglo-Indian Silvered Wrapped Clad Side Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Indian silvered wrapped clad side chair. Anglo Raj wedding palace chair, hand-hammered with
Metal
Pair of Antique Italian Palace Inlaid Hall Chairs, circa 1860
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, slight losses to inlays and veneer bands, chip to top ebonized frame on female chair. One is warped.
Walnut, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Sold
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Extremely Rare Set of 10 Garouste & Bonetti ‘Palace’ Dining Chairs, 1980
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
This is an incredibly rare set of 10 dining chairs by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model
Fabric, Wood
Anglo-Indian Silvered Wrapped Clad Side Chairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of two side chairs upholstered in Anglo-Indian silver. Anglo Raj wedding palace chair, hand
Metal
Sold
H 39.77 in W 28.15 in D 0.79 in
Christoph Radl, Memphis Per Print, Framed, Abet Laminati, Italy, 1983
Located in Firenze, IT
defines a Memphis interior with the iconic Casablanca bookcase designed by Ettore Sottsass, the Palace
Glass, Wood, Paper
Piero Palace & Werther Toffoloni “Hoop” Lounge Chair
By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hoop or G23 lounge chair by Piero Palange & Werther Toffoloni, Italy, 1950 Produced by Germa in
Canvas, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Period Austrian Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian Art Deco period armchairs from a palace in Vienna. These chairs feature solid figured
Velvet, Walnut
Writing Table by Kendell
By Kendell & Co.
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Collinson. Kendell and Co are known for high quality furniture and Cope & Collinson castors are on a chair
Mahogany
Bronzino by Alessandro Zambelli
By Alessandro Zambelli
Located in Geneve, CH
. Zambelli’s Palace Collection and School Joke Chair followed (for the same client) and won a European
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Pair of Russian Palace Chairs
Located in Larkspur, CA
Mid 19th Century Pair of Russian Palace Chairs Composed of Flame Birch Veneers, Vase Shaped Open
Birch, Upholstery, Silk
George Sowden Memphis Palace Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
The "Palace" chair 1983 by George Sowden co founder of the Memphis Group with Ettore Sottsass
Wood
French Palace Chairs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Painted Frame, Small Scale, Hobnails, Original Fabric
Some Wear
Pair of 19TH Century Burmese Palace Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elaborately and ornately carved and generously scaled hardwood chairs- - his and hers as one is
Hardwood
Carved Chinese Palace Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
turtles grappling over its entire form. The chair is oversized - almost throne - like. Magnificent quality
Hardwood
Pair Indian Palace Side Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair Silver Indian Side Chairs with Ram's Head back rails. Chairs are 20.5" at widest part of seat
PR/PALACE QUALITY ANGLO-INDIAN ANTIQUE SILVER REPOUSSE CHAIRS
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
PRICE IS FOR ONE PEACOCKS THE NATIONAL BIRD OF INDIA REPRESENTING GRACE,JOY,GRACE,LOVE AND AND BEAUTY HANDHAMMERED SILVER REPOUSSE WORK OVER WOOD,SOME AREAS ARE MORE TARNISHED THAN...
Sold
H 37.01 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Bellevue Palace Dining Chairs by Carl-Heinz Schwennicke, Set of 12
By Carl-Heinz Schwennicke
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A set of 12 dining chairs designed for Bellevue Palace in Berlin by Carl-Heinz Schwennicke in 1958
Upholstery, Wood
Pop Art Classic Pair of Vintage Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
including furniture and interiors for the Elysee Palace in Paris. The mushroom chair is included in the
Set of Eight Baroque Chairs made for King Frederick I of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rebuilt the couple stayed at the Wrangelska Palace. These Chairs were commissioned between 1740 and 1750
Wood
The Buckingham Palace Wing Chair
By RhubarbLondon
Located in London, GB
Scott' is then cut and modified and shaped to fit the various panels of the chair, using color
Brass
Mid-Late 19th Century Indian Throne Chair with Gold Finish
Located in Suffolk, GB
Indian palaces, throne chairs typically being of similar design: Carving, cartouche back, cabriole legs
Metal
Palace Chair by George Sowden for Memphis Milano
By George Sowden
Located in Denton, MD
Designed in 1983 for Memphis Milano. Every element of the palace chair intensifies its rectilinear
Wood
Original Memphis George Sowden Palace Chair for Memphis, Italy
By George Sowden, Memphis Group
Located in Staphorst, NL
. Manufacturer: Memphis, Italy. Model palace chair.
Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide
By Ettore Sottsass, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Ettore Sottsass 'Callimaco' floor lamp for Artemide. Originally created in 1982, Ettore Sottsass’ “horn” of light creates the remarkable illusion of an oversized musical instrument...
Aluminum
$33,735 / item
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 98.43 in
Horizon Double Bed, by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Horizon Double bed designed in 1984 by Michele De Lucchi, in plastic laminate, with optional cotton bedspread (designed by Ettore Sottsass) optional. Michele De Lucchi was born in 1...
Plastic
$2,720 / item
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Flamingo Bedside Table, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Flamingo bedside table in laminated wood and plastic, designed in 1984 by Michele De Lucchi. Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and graduated in architecture in Florence....
Wood, Plastic
$16,970 / item
H 63 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
D'Antibes Wooden Storage Cabinet, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, George Sowden, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Designed in 1981 by George Sowden, The "D'Antibes" is a piece of storage furniture with long legs. Cabinet in lacquered wood silkscreened on the two sides. George Sowden was born in...
Wood
$1,890 / item
H 19.3 in W 18.71 in D 3.23 in
Carlton Wood Miniature Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown an authentic and perfect reproduction of the Carlton bookcase, originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. The vivid colors and seemingly random interplay of s...
Wood, Plastic
$4,895 / item
H 76.78 in W 9.45 in D 29.53 in
Treetops Floor Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired 'Treetops' floor lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 in metal with halogen bulb. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he g...
Metal
$4,330 / item
H 42.52 in W 29.93 in D 1.97 in
Diva Mirror, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Diva Mirror with plastic laminate, was originally designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Pol...
Mirror, Plastic
$3,480 / item
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Manhattan Trolley by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Manhattan trolley in metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Trolley in metal and coloured glass. Collection: Memphis Milano De...
Metal
$5,118Sale Price|55% Off
H 49.22 in W 45.28 in D 43.31 in
Bel Air Armchair by Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Peter Shire
Located in Milano, MI
La poltrona Bel Air di Peter Shire, prodotta da Memphis Milano è un pezzo di design unico che rappresenta l'audacia e l'originalità del movimento Memphis. Questo esemplare è stato p...
Cotton, Wood
$2,890 / item
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
Kristall End Table, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Kristall end table in plastic laminate, lacquered wood and metal. Designed in 1981, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano. Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and gradu...
Wood, Plastic
$29,160 / item
H 29.14 in W 96.07 in D 56.7 in
Madonna Wooden Table, by Arquitectonica for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Arquitectonica
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Madonna table in lacquered wood, designed in 1984 by Arquitectonica. Memphis is the great cultural phenomenon of the 1980s that revolutionized creative and commercial logics in desi...
Wood
$26,341
H 28.75 in W 96.07 in D 56.7 in
Arquitectonica 1984 Madonna Table Desk Memphis Milano Postmodern Miami Sottsass
By Arquitectonica, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in Munster, NRW
Madonna table by Arquitectonica Miami for Memphis Milano, 1984. Iconic an extremely rare postmodern piece and one of the only Memphis Group productions whose design was commissione...
Wood
$7,543Sale Price|30% Off
H 78.75 in W 80.32 in D 13.78 in
Suvretta Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
“Suvretta” is a Romansh word (language spoken in Engadine) that means: “above the small forest”. Like rows of overlapping trees, the books placed on the green shelves of Suvretta tak...
Laminate, Wood, Plywood, Scrap Wood
$2,530 / item
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Polar Side Table, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Polar side table was originally designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1984 for Memphis Milano. It is made out of plastic laminate and lacquered wood. Michele De Lucchi was born in 19...
Plastic
$35,810 / item
H 37.8 in W 82.68 in D 28.35 in
Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Peter Shire, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Big Sur couch is made out of 100% wool, and the structure is in lacquered wood. The couch was originally designed in 1986 by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano. Peter Shire is a Los...
Wool, Wood
$1,520 / item
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
Primula Chair by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis
By George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Primula chair in metal and wood by George J. Sowden by Post Design collection/Memphis Additional Information: Painted metal structure, painted wooden seat and back, feet in rubbe...
Metal
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