Late 19th Century French Elm Farmhouse Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A great example of a late 19th Century French elm farmhouse table. With a three planked top and will seat 6-8 people. Circa 1880.
Elm
French Mid-Century Brutalist Fireside Chair, Christian Durupt Style
By Christian Durupt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A tall plank back rises from the seat, secured in place by wood wedges, a construction detail that is both structural and visually assertive.
Wood
Victorian Tram/Trolley Bus Reversible Bench, 2 available
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Tram/Trolley Bus Reversible Bench, 2 available This is a good heavy quality Victorian tram bench made by G.M.Hammer- London with a pivoting backrest allowing the seating ...
Pine
Pair of Brutalist Benches in Solid Oak, Belgium Second Half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
These benches are distinguished by their commanding simplicity. Broad solid oak planks form both the seats and backrests, their dimensions conveying a sense of strength.
Oak
Italian Brutalist Carved Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist design with plank wood seat, lovely carved wood beam back and angled tapered legs.
Wood
English Set of Four Georgian Period Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Slightly concave-formed seats are single planks that exhibit beautifully figured grain, supported on legs and stretchers with robust visual and physical strength.
Oak
Early 20th Century Wood and Leather Chieftain Armchair, Ethiopia
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood with turned legs, plank armrests and woven leather seat, with carved decorations throughout.
Leather, Wood
Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Plantation Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting 19th century British colonial plantation chair handcrafted in mahogany with elaborate floral carvings on the crest, caned back and seat, plank arms and scrolled legs.
Cane, Mahogany
English Aesthetic Movement Walnut Swivelling Office Chair, Revolving Desk Chair
Located in High Peak, GB
K0639 Very stylish and comfortable Aesthetic Movement revolving desk chair in walnut, having shaped and carved top rail with a detailed fan carving and figured walnut outswept arms, ...
Walnut
Long Solid Pine Bench from Scandinavia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Karis, Nyland
Crafted from a single, generously proportioned plank, the seat highlights the natural grain and warm tone of the pine, with visible knots and markings that add depth and individualit...
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Upholstered Wooden Lounge Chair by KLEIN
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The angled seat and back planks are supported by an exposed frame.
Fir, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Brutalist Bar Stool by De Puydt, Dark Stained Oak, T-Back
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Construction utilizes solid oak throughout, from the chunky seat plank to the splayed leg base and geometric backrest.
Oak
Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The chairs feature solid, plank top seats, straight corner legs linked with stretcher bars and waisted aprons decorated with quatrefoil cutouts and relief carvings.
Elm
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Grete Jalk for Sibast
By Grete Jalk, Sibast, George Tanier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four wide seat dining chairs by Grete Jalk for Sibast. Made of oak wood with a distinct arched back plank with oval cutout.
Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Log Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
Separation of planks is visible in the seat, typical of carved log furniture with natural knarls visible and adding depth of character.
Wood
1900s French faux bois painted cast iron garden bench
Located in London, GB
Sturdy with weathered planked wooden seat this decorative bench has a removable and reversible back.
Iron
19th Century Honey Oak Tall Courthouse Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique honey oak plank bottom Courthouse stool, circa 1890. This beautiful, handcrafted stool features arrow back slat construction and a comfortable plank bottom seat.
Oak
Painted Chapel Bench English Antique Upholstered Oak Victorian Settle Grey Blue
Located in London, GB
The tall and closed ‘settle’ back consists of eight tongue-and-groove joined planks, with the original oak seat replaced by a more comfortable and attractive cushioned seat finished ...
Upholstery, Oak, Paint
Large 18th Century Brazilian Colonial Bench
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
The backrest and thick seat plank are made from solid wood, providing both stability and strength.
Wood
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Early 20th century French elm farmhouse table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
From the Brittany region , constructed from solid elm , this table has bags of charm and character , loads of figuring to the planked top . This table will seat 8-10 people , great...
Elm
Paint Decorated Santa Fe Bench from J. Seitz New Preston, CT.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A wonderful old bench with arched serpentine top and turned spindle back and supports. With a plain plank pine seat with nails, raised on turned legs with serpentine skirt rail in fr...
Wood
Set of 6 Rustic Antique Country French Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 rustic antique country French dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs and was fashioned from old-growth oak to last for centuries! Solid planks on the seat backs and seats combin...
Oak
Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armchairs with Floral Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
These arms are flanking a wooden seat with central planked board and waisted edges, resting on four straight legs.
Wood
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
Flanked by curving open arms with gooseneck front posts, this piece rests on a planked wooden seat, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional comfort.
Elm
$1,145Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Pair Of Liberty of London Matching Arts And Crafts Primitive Oak Stools
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Each stool is constructed in warm, richly patinated oak with a faceted, plank-built seat and a practical central carry handle The stools stand on robust three-legged triangular fram...
Oak
Ming Dynasty Style Wedding Chair with Carved Medallion and Curving Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
Flanking the back are gracefully curving open arms, enhanced by gooseneck front posts that descend onto a sturdy planked wooden seat. The sinuous side posts provide additional struct...
Wood
Chinese Yumu Wood Chair with Hand-Carved Medallion and Greek Key
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two curving open arms rest on a rectangular planked wooden seat, raised on four straight legs reinforced with side stretchers.
Elm
Jean & Sébastien Touret Oak Bench, France, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Much like in architecture, brutalist furniture has organic, unpolished shapes. The seat and back planks of this bench exemplify this characteristic, with uneven edges, letting the na...
Oak
Jean and Sébastien Touret Brutalist Oak Bench, France, 1970s
By Sébastien Touret, Jean Touret
Located in Utrecht, NL
Much like in architecture, brutalist furniture has organic, unpolished shapes. The seat and back planks of this bench exemplify this characteristic, with uneven edges, letting the na...
Oak
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