Set of 8 Rattan Dining Chair, Circa 1970, France
By Madeleine Castaing
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Set of 8 Rattan Dining Chair, Circa 1970, France. Rattan and Wicker. New Upholstered Cushions CONDITION: Very good condition.
Wicker, Rattan
"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven performance-grade fabric ...
Oak
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...
Oak
$1,100 / item
H 39 in W 19 in D 22 in
"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Counter Height Stool by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Madeleine Counter Stool brings refined French modern design to the kitchen. A unique bow-shaped back offers gentle support, while the solid wood frame adds warmth and structure. ...
Oak
$1,100 / item
H 39 in W 19 in D 22 in
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Counter Height Stool by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Madeleine Counter Stool brings refined French modern design to the kitchen. A unique bow-shaped back offers gentle support, while the solid wood frame adds warmth and structure. ...
Oak
Pair of 20th Century French Painted Iron Chairs
By Madeleine Castaing
Located in Madrid, ES
Painted cast iron with bronze fittings in the taste of Madelaine Castaing.
Iron
18th Century Italian Chairs Fabricated by Madeleine Castaing
By Madeleine Castaing
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare 18th century Italian cameo back walnut chairs with fabric by Madeleine Castaing. Fabric is in excellent usable condition, no rips or tears.
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Armchairs circa 1970, Belonged to Madeleine Castaing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century gilt iron frame 1970-1980 fabric Belonged to Madeleine Castaing.
Gilt Metal
Pair of Madeleine Castaing Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Two blue Madeleine Castaing's Slipper Chairs, upholstered with separate cushions.
Madeleine Castaign Replica
Located in New York, NY
A copy of a chair by Madeleine Castaign. (Original now belongs to Charlotte Moss' Personal Collection") The French decorator Madeleine Castaign is still largely unknown in the Unit...
Mid-Century Modern Stool by Audoux & Minet, Raffia & Wood, France
By Marcel Gascoin, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Charlotte Perriand
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Mid-century French low Shepard's stool designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This rustic French pouf showcases a circular seat crafted from woven raffia/rattan, supported by tri...
Raffia, Wood
$2,250
H 15.25 in W 29.625 in D 55.5 in
Roger Capron Style Brutalist Oak and Terracotta Tile Coffee Table, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak frame construction supports a recessed grid of raw, unglazed terracotta tiles set in dark grout. The tiles vary slightly in tone across the surface, reflecting the handmade chara...
Ceramic, Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Large Luupo Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonl...
Sheepskin, Oak
Sideboard "Bar Buffet" in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Budapest, HU
A wonderful multifunctional Italian sideboard cabinet bar style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s. Measures: H 37.41 in. x W 70.87 in. x D 19.69 in. H 95 cm x W 180 cm x D 50 cm.
Wood
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
Tall Bronze Pedestal Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, hand-made pedestal bowl with an undulating edge and metallic glaze. Each is one-of-a-kind. Decorative use only; handwashing recommended.
Ceramic
Cocktail Round Orange Side Table by Angeletti Ruzza
By My Home Furniture 1
Located in Milan, IT
This lively side table will add a pop of color to any living decor with its vibrant, monochromatic glossy-orange look. All of its structural elements - the thin round top, the cylind...
Steel
On Hold|$2,809 / set
H 21.66 in W 3.75 in D 2.96 in
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Light Pink Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These light pink glass wall lamps stand out for their refined simplicity and artisanal craftsmanship. The blown glass diffuser, featuring a delicately textured, bubble-like surface, ...
Brass
$5,071 / set
H 16.15 in Dm 47.25 in
Customizable Handmade Plaster Textured Coffee Table set, Organic Round, S1&2
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster/microcement coffee table set Available in bespoke sizes, colors and shapes Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25%) Stain & scratch resistant, easy to m...
Cement, Limestone
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled flex arm. Shown he...
Metal, Brass
$4,565
H 17.52 in W 34.06 in D 3.94 in
Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
By Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide AB
Located in Basel, BS
Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide. Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details. Whole length: 8...
Wrought Iron
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
Nickel
$7,609 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 35.44 in
Murano Sputnik Pastel Light Blu Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Exciting pastel blue color gradation for this Murano chandelier, different shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design. Something truly incredible this Mu...
Brass
Tola Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror with antiqued frame and carefully hand-engraved decorations according to the Murano tradition. All glass elements are finished with grinding on the edges. The mirror ...
Glass
$5,950 / set
H 17.5 in W 5.75 in D 8.5 in
Italian Modern Pink Murano Glass Torchiere Sconces, Brass Frame, New
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the Island of Murano outside of Venice. The torchiere sconces feature hand blown pink pearlescent glass components on a polished brass structure. They ...
Brass
$2,926 / set
H 16.54 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Light Blu Murano Glass Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This wall lamp is composed of three organic, curved, leaf-shaped elements in satin-finish Murano glass, in the style of Fontana Arte. The elongated, concave parts embrace the brass f...
Metal, Brass
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.
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