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Thumb Back

Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Thumb back windsor childs high chair. Constructed of hard maple with traces of an oxide red stain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900
Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900

Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900

$650
H 35 in W 15.5 in D 12 in
Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exceptional and rare example of a child's Thumb Back Windsor Chair featuring all
Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair
Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair

Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair

$1,850
H 21.5 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of plank seat Windsor side chairs with thumb backs in their original paint decoration. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, 1830-40
Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, 1830-40

Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, 1830-40

$950 / set
H 33.5 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
THUMB Armchair in Mahogany and Maple Wood with Padded Seat and Back
By Fratelli Boffi, Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
unparalleled craftsmanship. What sets Thumb apart is its voluminous padding of seat and back cushions, crafted
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Mahogany, Maple

THUMB Armchair in Mahogany and Maple Wood with Padded Seat and Back
THUMB Armchair in Mahogany and Maple Wood with Padded Seat and Back

THUMB Armchair in Mahogany and Maple Wood with Padded Seat and Back

$7,983 / item
H 30.71 in W 40.56 in D 37.8 in
Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XIV style walnut writing table, circa 1910. With a 3 board top with thumb molded
Category

Vintage 1910s European Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table
Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table

Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table

$2,250
H 28.75 in W 39.5 in D 25 in
2 x Small Pottery Table Lamp, Hand, Black / White, 1980s, by Aro Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Berlin, BE
the black lamp on the back of the thumb. You only see it when you search for it.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

2 x Small Pottery Table Lamp, Hand, Black / White, 1980s, by Aro Germany
2 x Small Pottery Table Lamp, Hand, Black / White, 1980s, by Aro Germany

2 x Small Pottery Table Lamp, Hand, Black / White, 1980s, by Aro Germany

$334 / set
H 7.09 in W 4.72 in D 3.94 in
George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752
By John Payne
Located in London, GB
chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is beautifully engraved with a contemporary Armorial
Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752
George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752

George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752

$6,391
H 8 in Dm 4.5 in
Audrey Hepburn 'Two for the Road' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
reflects the Finnish title of the movie which translates as 'Thumbs Up For Marriage.' Unfolded, backed on
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper, Linen

Audrey Hepburn 'Two for the Road' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1967
Audrey Hepburn 'Two for the Road' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1967

Audrey Hepburn 'Two for the Road' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1967

$618
H 23.63 in W 16.15 in D 0.04 in

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Bittersweet Thumb Back Windsors
Located in Summerland, CA
A Pair of Thumb Back Windsors American. Warrensburgh, New York. Bittersweet
Category

Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bittersweet Thumb Back Windsors
Bittersweet Thumb Back Windsors

Bittersweet Thumb Back Windsors

H 32.5 in W 17 in D 14 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard
By William Cripps
Located in London, GB
A large Geo III silver baluster tankard with applied girdle scroll handle, open chair back thumb
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Barware

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard
Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard

H 9.06 in Dm 5.2 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749
Located in London, GB
A good George II plain silver baluster tankard with applied girdle, open work 'chair back' thumb
Category

Antique 1740s English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749
Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749

H 7.68 in Dm 4.53 in
Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive country or farmhouse thumb back windsor chair.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33
Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33

Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33

H 32.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This smooth set of s maple thumb back Windsor chairs are signed on seats Nichols & Stone Co
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Maple

Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four
Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four

Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four

H 33 in W 16 in D 18 in
2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Dayton, OH
2 S. Bent & Bros Hitchcock style colonial windsor thumb back side chairs. Made from maple with a
Category

Late 20th Century Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs
2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs

2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs

H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.75 in
19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stencil back splash and signed in pencil Conn. on bottom seat fantastic as found condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair
19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair

19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair

H 22 in W 12 in D 11.5 in
L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Dayton, OH
stenciled accents, slatted back, and turned posts. 423 Blk - Aut. Lambert Hitchcock (May 28, 1795
Category

20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair
L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair

L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair

H 33 in W 19 in L 33 in
Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century Windsor dining chair. Made from maple with arrow splats, plank seat and turned legs. Dimensions: 16" x 18" x 34"h, seat 17.5"
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair
Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair

Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair

H 34 in W 18 in D 16 in
19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. ORIGINAL PINE WOOD PAINT DECORATED THUMB BACK CHAIRS IN MUSTARD. SET OF 4 CHAIRS
Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Pine

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS
19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

H 34 in Dm 18 in
Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a most unusual set of four 19th century New England decorated thumb back Windsor chairs
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs

H 35 in W 19 in D 19 in
6 PAINT-DECORATED WINDSOR CHAIRS IN AN UNKNOWN, WHIMSICAL FORM
Located in York County, PA
chair a lot of punch, especially when added to the generous thumb-back lean of the uprights and the
Category

Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

6 PAINT-DECORATED WINDSOR CHAIRS IN AN UNKNOWN, WHIMSICAL FORM
6 PAINT-DECORATED WINDSOR CHAIRS IN AN UNKNOWN, WHIMSICAL FORM

6 PAINT-DECORATED WINDSOR CHAIRS IN AN UNKNOWN, WHIMSICAL FORM

H 35 in W 20.25 in D 15 in
An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.
Located in London, GB
displays an outer reeded edge and the scroll handle terminates in a chair back thumb piece. Mustard Pots
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.
An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.

An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.

H 3 in Dm 2 in
Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Fulton, CA
craftsmanship. Structurally very sturdy. Thumb tack detail to back side of chairs. Retailing original upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair

H 32 in W 20.75 in D 19.88 in
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall
Located in London, GB
piece has a scroll handle and chair back thumb piece. Measures: Height 2.5 inches, 6.25cm Diameter
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall

H 2.5 in Dm 2.25 in
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell
Located in London, GB
cut edge and floral spray on the top of the dome. This piece has a scroll handle and cast "chair back
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell

H 3 in Dm 2.45 in
Important Blue Glass Chandelier and Pair of Matching Wall Lights by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
-Victorian blue cut glass overlaid wall lights with gilt decoration, the thumb cut round glass back plate
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

Important Blue Glass Chandelier and Pair of Matching Wall Lights by F&C Osler
Important Blue Glass Chandelier and Pair of Matching Wall Lights by F&C Osler

Important Blue Glass Chandelier and Pair of Matching Wall Lights by F&C Osler

H 56.11 in Dm 36.03 in
A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.
Located in London, GB
with a cast chair back thumb piece. The handle is also decorated with a shaped double drop. The Tankard
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Barware

A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.
A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.

A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.

H 7.5 in Dm 4.1 in
HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
scroll handle and cast "chair back" thumb piece. The Mustard Pot is in excellent condition and has a blue
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman
HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman

HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman

H 3 in W 4.25 in D 2.1 in
. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.
Located in London, GB
cast chair back thumb piece. The handle is also decorated with a shaped double drop and is engraved
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Barware

. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.
. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.

. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.

Very Fine George II Tankard
Located in London, GB
attached to the cover with a cast chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is beautifully
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Barware

Very Fine George II Tankard
Very Fine George II Tankard

Very Fine George II Tankard

An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18
Located in London, GB
example has a plain harp shaped handle, flat cover, and chair back thumb piece. The interior is unusually
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Barware

An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18
An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18

An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18

H 7.4 in Dm 4.1 in
A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter
By Robert Makepeace I
Located in London, GB
displays a bright cut edge and a cast chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is engraved with a
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter
A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter

A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter

H 7.8 in Dm 4.45 in
18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair, circa 1780, an American Colonial Period Country
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair
18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair

18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair

H 30.88 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine original paint decorated thumb back New England Windsor chairs are in amazing sturdy
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Pine

19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6
19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6

19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6

H 35 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Regency Mahogany and Caned Campaign Sofa
Located in London, GB
joined in campaign manner by brass thumb screws, the seat and back would suit squab and fitted cushions.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Settees

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany and Caned Campaign Sofa
Regency Mahogany and Caned Campaign Sofa

Regency Mahogany and Caned Campaign Sofa

H 32.68 in W 75.99 in D 26.78 in
Signed Bronze Brutalist Skull Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A striking brutalist bronze sculpture of a skull. Incredibly well executed skull with a thumb at
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Signed Bronze Brutalist Skull Sculpture
Signed Bronze Brutalist Skull Sculpture

Signed Bronze Brutalist Skull Sculpture

H 3.63 in W 2.75 in D 4 in
Silver Plate Grape and Flower Cut Glass Lemonade or Water Pitcher
Located in Miami Beach, FL
, on back of thumb opener and where glass meets silver. It measures approximately 11" tall with the
Category

Mid-20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Grape and Flower Cut Glass Lemonade or Water Pitcher
Silver Plate Grape and Flower Cut Glass Lemonade or Water Pitcher

Silver Plate Grape and Flower Cut Glass Lemonade or Water Pitcher

H 11 in W 7.75 in D 5.7 in
English Silver-Plated Frame with Crown and Putti Crest, Early 20th Century
Located in valatie, NY
original moire coated slip-in back and 4 thumb turn closers. The frame will hold up to a 9 x 7.5" picture
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Picture Frames

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver-Plated Frame with Crown and Putti Crest, Early 20th Century
English Silver-Plated Frame with Crown and Putti Crest, Early 20th Century

English Silver-Plated Frame with Crown and Putti Crest, Early 20th Century

H 14 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Late 19th Century Chinese Bone Archer's Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
thumbs while drawing back a bowstring. Over time, these rings became fashion accessories and a decorative
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bone

Late 19th Century Chinese Bone Archer's Ring
Late 19th Century Chinese Bone Archer's Ring

Late 19th Century Chinese Bone Archer's Ring

H 1.25 in Dm 1.25 in
American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
shaped seats are rushed, the backs are carved arrow backs with rabbit ears (sometimes called thumb back
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs
American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs

American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs

H 33.5 in W 18.25 in D 16.5 in
A rare large set of [16] Regency period mahogany dining chairs.
Located in Sharon, MA
understated form with a gentle curve to the back legs. All the chairs have molded “thumb-back” stiles
Category

20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A rare large set of [16] Regency period mahogany dining chairs.
A rare large set of [16] Regency period mahogany dining chairs.

A rare large set of [16] Regency period mahogany dining chairs.

SIX ITALIAN 1950'S WALNUT CHAIRS attributed to Ico Parisi
Located in San Francisco, CA
flaring upholstered back with a thumb molded frame profile joining a similarly shaped upholstered seat
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

SIX ITALIAN 1950'S WALNUT CHAIRS attributed to Ico Parisi
SIX ITALIAN 1950'S WALNUT CHAIRS attributed to Ico Parisi

SIX ITALIAN 1950'S WALNUT CHAIRS attributed to Ico Parisi

H 31 in W 18 in D 21 in
George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
back thumb piece to the domed hinged lid. The tankard has a beautiful contemporary bright cut engraved
Category

Antique 1780s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman
George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman

George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman

H 7.49 in Dm 3.75 in
Set 12 Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine and unusual matched set of twelve regency rosewood dining chairs, the backs with thumb molded
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Beech

Set 12 Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs
Set 12 Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs

Set 12 Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs

H 34 in W 18 in D 16 in
Set of Six New York Sheraton Fancy Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of six Sheraton Paint Decorated Fancy Chairs. The thumb molded backs and X-stretcher splats
Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Rush

Set of Six New York Sheraton Fancy Chairs, Circa 1820
Set of Six New York Sheraton Fancy Chairs, Circa 1820

Set of Six New York Sheraton Fancy Chairs, Circa 1820

H 35 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Antique Mahogany Nightstands Victorian Bedsides Chests, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1870 Solid mahogany Original finish Solid mahogany tops with thumb moulded edges
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Nightstands Victorian Bedsides Chests, Scotland, 1870
Antique Mahogany Nightstands Victorian Bedsides Chests, Scotland, 1870

Antique Mahogany Nightstands Victorian Bedsides Chests, Scotland, 1870

H 31 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Girandoles Mantle Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
with a on/off thumb turns on the back side of lamp base. Rayon covered French style cords. Original
Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Girandoles Mantle Lamps
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Girandoles Mantle Lamps

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Girandoles Mantle Lamps

H 14 in W 9 in D 8 in

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A rectangular cushion with a "Hawaii" pattern fabric by Josef Frank.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Th...

Materials

Fabric

Josef Frank Cushion in the Hawaii Pattern
Josef Frank Cushion in the Hawaii Pattern

Josef Frank Cushion in the Hawaii Pattern

$1,400
H 18 in W 22 in D 4 in
Pair of Josef Frank Rectangular Cushions in the Hawaii Pattern
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
A set of two rectangular cushions featuring vintage fabric by Austrian designer Josef Frank. Each cushion displays a design motif from Josef Frank's "Hawaii" pattern. Cushions may...
Category

2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Down, Feathers

Pair of Josef Frank Rectangular Cushions in the Hawaii Pattern
Pair of Josef Frank Rectangular Cushions in the Hawaii Pattern

Pair of Josef Frank Rectangular Cushions in the Hawaii Pattern

$2,400 / set
H 17 in W 21 in D 6 in
Mw02 "Pop" limited ediition armchair, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
POP – A 70s Design Icon The POP armchair is a limited edition piece with only 10 units available, blending bold retro design with cutting-edge modernity. Designed by Olivier Santini...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Other, Stainless Steel

Mw02 "Pop" limited ediition armchair, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
Mw02 "Pop" limited ediition armchair, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE

Mw02 "Pop" limited ediition armchair, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE

$5,050
H 30.52 in W 29.06 in D 34.06 in
Antique Vintage Edwardian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful satin glass church opaline ceiling pendant, circa 1910. - Incredible detail across the opaline and all original patinated copper gallery. - Rewired in braided flex and...
Category

Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Antique Vintage Edwardian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Antique Vintage Edwardian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Antique Vintage Edwardian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

$1,573
H 14.18 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Tendrils Pattern Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s, German
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Tendrils pattern glass flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. Each fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Tendrils Pattern Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s, German
Tendrils Pattern Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s, German

Tendrils Pattern Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s, German

$440
H 4.25 in Dm 9.75 in
Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century parinated Windsor Style stained Armchair with saddle back seat. Measures 23.5 " in width, 23.5 " in depth and 38" in height. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair

Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair

$1,295
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 23.5 in
Mario Bellini Amanta Longue Chair Italy 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mario Bellini Amanta Longue Chair For BB Italia 1972
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Mario Bellini Amanta Longue Chair Italy 1972
Mario Bellini Amanta Longue Chair Italy 1972

Mario Bellini Amanta Longue Chair Italy 1972

$2,180
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
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