Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
or Polar Bear chair is a design classic of the late 1940s and there are certainly elements in common
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort Lounge Chair in Faux Polar Bear Fur, Dutch 1957
By Artifort, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
it a nice and modern touch by reupholster it with a faux Polar Bear fur. This makes the chair soft
Faux Fur, Wood
Polar Bear Chair after Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A faithful circa 1980s reproduction of Jean Royère's classic Polar Bear chair, this extremely
Pair of Polar Bear Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 50's white lacquer chairs upholstered with white faux skin
Wood
Pair of Polar Bear style Swivel Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Velvet Swivel Chairs in the style of Jean Royere's Polar Bear chairs. The pair swivel on
Wood, Upholstery, Rosewood
1970s Modern French Plush Polar Bear White Lounge Chairs
By France & Søn
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s French style elegant Pair of Plush Polar Bear off white Lounge Chairs 27.5 H x 40.5 W x 29
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Jean Royere "Polaire" Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A grand pair of upholstered Polar bear/ ball chairs by famed french designer, Jean Royere. They are
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Midcentury Polar Bear Style Barrel Chairs after Jean Royere
By Jean Royère, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great, fully restored pair of midcentury polar bear style barrel chairs after Jean Royere.. Snag
Velvet
Set of Polar Bear Sofa and Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most beautiful set of Polar Bear sofa and chairs, upholstered in charcoal color shearling fabric
Upholstery
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Jean Royere
Located in Chicago, IL
These splendidly comfortable lounge chairs pay homage to the Ours Polaires (polar bear) sofa and
Bouclé, Pine
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in L 27.56 in
Midcentury Club or Cocktail Chair in Faux Polar Bear Fur and Teak, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nice club chair with minimal teak legs. We gave it a new fake Polar Bear fur upholstery for a warm
Faux Fur, Teak
Large Brass Frame Mirror
Located in London, GB
Brass framed Italian mirror Pairs available.
Brass
Italian Modular Bench with Upholstered Seats, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The postwar boom years of the 1950s through to the 1960s were one of the periods of the greatest influence of Italian designers. Design in the 50s paved a way to a more aesthetic app...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of wicker armchairs with curved backrests, 1980s.
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of wicker armchairs with an organic shape and curved backrest and bamboo cane base Product details Dimensions 64 W x 103 H x 97 D cm
Bamboo, Wicker
$2,710Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 40.56 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
Give yourself a comfortable and very stylish place to sit. This vintage Bench is functional and comfortable in an entryway, in an office or bar waiting room, or dotting the end of y...
Velvet, Beech
$7,816 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$847
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers of Pine by Danish Furniture Maker 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers. The frame and drawers are made of solid pine, the top and side are made of plywood. Designed and made by a Danish furniture maker in the 194...
Pine, Plywood
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions: 28" H x 39.375" W x 25" D
Wood
$5,566 / set
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950
By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A stunning pair of fully restored armchairs by Paolo Buffa, designed in the 1950s for La Permanente Mobili Cantù. These chairs showcase Buffa’s signature blend of refined craftsmansh...
Bouclé, Wood, Cherry
Vintage Maison Regain Solid Elm Sideboard, 1970s, France
By Maison Regain
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage brutalist Maison Regain sideboard made of solid elm, circa 1970s, France. This vintage credenza features three drawers at the top and two divided compartments on each lower h...
Elm
Rosemont Nightstand by West Haddon Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American White Oak pedestal nightstand or end table with a single drawer and integrated carved wood pull. Our timeless design is shown in Honeyed Oak. Our collection pays homage to...
Oak
1940 Wrought Iron French Console
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and impressive wrought iron French console.
Wrought Iron
Rationalist Oval Dining Table in Oak, Holland, 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oval dining table in oak, on juxtaposed oval legs, Dutch, 1920s Such a Minimalist and modern piece for it's time. Two elliptic shapes following a juxtaposed axis displays great kn...
Oak
Custom Reclaimed Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of wood reclaimed from Qing-dynasty architecture, this contemporary dining table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. The clean lines highlight every knot, split, groove, and co...
Reclaimed Wood
Mid Century Free Edge Rustic Adirondack Side Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Adirondack style side, or end table having a thick ( 4 inch ) log top, on three screw in tapered pole legs. The table features a wonderful rich patinated surface, adding to th...
Wood
$9,500
H 17 in W 31.25 in D 11.25 in
French Art Deco Burled Walnut Bench by Michel Roux-Spitz circa 1925
By Michel Roux-Spitz, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite French Art Deco Bench in Burled Walnut in a sleek, modern U Shaped, 'Waterfall" form. The piece uses beautiful burled walnut materials and a classic, timeless fo...
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Flush Mounts, 1990s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two flush mount or wall lights. Black paint metal base and opaline glass shade. Very good original condition. E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible
Metal
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