1970's G-Plan Blonde Teak desk and matching Quaker Chair
Located in Folkestone, GB
desk and chair are in excellent condition with only the minimum of gentle, natural aging. This unusual
Teak
$325
H 38.75 in W 18 in D 18.25 in
Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Quaker style ladder back dining chair with rush seat and Bible shelf. One left from group of
Rush, Wood
Set of 8 Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Ercol
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 8 authentic vintage mid century modern dining chairs. Includes: 6 "Quaker Windsor" model
Beech, Elm
Small Rocking Chair by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Charming small rocking chair. Quaker model 428 by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, England. This rocking
Beech, Elm
17th Century Quaker Style Chair
Located in Middletown, MD
mid 17th century handmade Quaker style chair is in good antique condition overall commensurate with
Walnut
1960s Ercol 365 Quaker Windsor Chair in Solid Elm and Beech
By Ercol
Located in Derby, Derbyshire
This Classic design in solid elm and beech by Lucian Ercolani is both elegant and comfortable with its carefully curved high hoop back. This example has been fully stripped of its or...
Beech, Elm
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H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six Quaker Chairs by Lucian Ercolani, Ercol Edition, circa 1960
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of six Quaker chairs, designed by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol in the 1960s. With their
Wood
1960's Vintage Ercol Grand Windsor Table and 6 Quaker Chairs
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
. The chairs are high back quaker chairs, also with solid elm seats and wonderful grain patterns. They
Elm
Sold
H 38.19 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Quaker chairs by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol England, 1960s
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Set of one chair and one armchair, Quaker inspired design by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, England
Beech
Sold
H 38.19 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Set of 6 Ercol 365 Quaker Windsor Chairs, 1960s Vintage, England
Located in Hannover, DE
Nice set of 6 quaker chairs by manufacturer Ercol, England. Production period: 1960s. Displayed
Teak
Quaker Style Ladder Back Rush and Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Quaker style ladder back dining chairs with purple velvet upholstered seats over the
Velvet, Wood, Rush
Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Quaker style ladder back chairs with rush seats from a Dutch church. Assorted wood
Rush, Wood
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H 43.125 in W 9.5 in D 18.125 in
Quaker Style Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Hand-Woven Rush Seats
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quaker style dining chairs with hand-woven rush seats. 2 available in a reddish hue. In lightly
Rush, Wood
Set of 8 Solid Oak Quaker Style Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 handsomely made, Quaker style dining chairs with hand-woven rush seats. The set comes with
Rush, Oak
1960s Ercol Elm Table and Four Quaker Style Chairs
By Ercol
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, having two drop leaves, standing on fine legs comes complete with four Ercol Quaker back dining chairs
Elm
Dutch Church Chairs from the Zuiderkerk in Enkhuizen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quaker style dining chairs with rush seats, oak frames from an Old Church, Zuiderkerk, in Enkhuizen
Rush, Wood
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H 37.75 in W 19 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Charlotte Perriand Inspired Dark Stained Oak and Rush Church Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quaker Style ladder back dining chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand with lightly refinished
Rush, Oak
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H 37.75 in W 19 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Charlotte Perriand Inspired Dark Stained Oak and Rush Church Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quaker Style ladder back dining chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand with lightly refinished
Rush, Oak
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H 37 in W 18 in D 19.25 in
Set of 6 Dutch Oak and Rush Church Chairs from the Zuiderkerk Enkhuizen
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Quaker style dining chairs with rush seats, oak and wormwood frames from an old church in
Rush, Oak
Ercol Grand Windsor Dining Table
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Seaford, GB
adaptable dining Solid wood construction with splayed legs and ergonomic Quaker chairs A timeless piece for
Beech
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H 29.93 in W 59.85 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Ercol Dining Table and Four Rare Model 909 Latimer Steam-Bent Chairs (c.
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Seaford, GB
rare find. This style chair is not your standard Quaker or Windsor chair, these are generously
Elm
Sold
H 28.75 in W 55.13 in D 27.5 in
Christian Hvidt Mid-Century Modern Dark Wood Dining Table for Soborg Mobler
By Christian Hvidt, Soborg Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition with some wear and scratching consistent with age and use. Shot with Quaker style ladder back
Wood
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H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Ercol Quaker Windsor Dining Chairs 1960s British Mid-Century Modern
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Ercol, 1960s. Known as “Quaker” Windsor Chairs. Design: Lucian Ercolani
Elm
Vintage Ercol Dining Table with Six Chairs Solid Elm Quaker Design
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Original Ercol solid elm refectory dining table and six Quaker chairs (including one carver), the
Elm
Arts & Crafts Morris Chair By Quaker Craft
Located in Bedford, NY
OAK WOOD MORRIS ADJUSTABLE BACK RECLINING CHAIR..ORIGINAL MECHANISM- ORIGINAL LEATHER UPHOLSTERY
Oak, Leather
Set of Six Ercol Quaker Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
Set of Six Ercol Quaker hoop back dining chairs crafted from elm wood, from the 1960s. Each chair
Elm
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features ...
Sheepskin, Oak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$487 / item
H 5.01 in W 2.96 in D 2.68 in
Danish Modern Wall Lights by Vitrika, Golden Art Glass & Brass, 1960s
By Lyfa, Fog & Mørup, Vitrika, Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern double wall lights of solid golden art glass on shiny brass mount. Produced by Danish Vitrika with Orrefors glass in the 1960s. 6 items available, price per item. Wire...
Brass
$4,151 / set
H 35.44 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Set of 6 Brutalist Oak Razor Blade Chairs, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 6 brutalist oak dining chairs, made in France in the 60's. These chairs are called razor blade chairs because of the shape of the back. The seat is made of straw. T...
Rush, Oak
Set of 6 Brutalist Oak Raw Spanish Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Gorgeous oak chairs with the original leather seat and oak frame. Clear pin hole connections give the chairs a nice robust look. The stools are in a good condition with some visibl...
Leather, Oak
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$880Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.17 in W 16.54 in D 13.78 in
French Oak Bobbin Wood Three -Tiered Single Drawer Side Cabinet
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Trensacq, FR
Stylish oak bobbin wood side cabinet from mid-century France C1950. Beautifully turned and carved, medium oak, three-tiered side table with a single drawer in the style of Charles Du...
Oak
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Grey Bouclé Upholstered Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech
$960
H 20.87 in W 20.08 in D 13 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Night Stand in Oak, Danish Modern, "Razorblade", 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous bed side table / chest of drawer in oak. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf in 1960s. Made by Nyrup Møbler. A rare sculptural object that combine baroque style and modernism. ...
Oak
LUnnone Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires in an aged silver finish. The sconce can be either mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing downward. (2) E12 candelabras ba...
Silver
Custom Made Reclaimed Elm Wood Cabinet 102"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Cabinet is a reclaimed wood cabinet that is beautifully crafted and the perfect storage solution. Finish: Weathered Natural Dimensions: 102" W x 18" D x 35.5"H Since this is ma...
Elm
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
Modern Style Side Table in Antique Pewter with Aged Patina
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique pewter colored side side table. Top has an antique patina, to look as if it is aged. Its sleek clean moder edge is smooth, this table is light weight, easy to use anywhere in...
Metal
Country English Farmhouse Pine Three Drawer Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic late 19th/early 20th century country English farmhouse three drawer work table, console, or server crafted from pine. The top features a 1 inch thick plank surface supported b...
Pine
Mid Century Burl Round Dining Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a luxurious brown Tamo ash veneer, this piece is designed to be a striking focal point in any dining space. The brown Tamo ash veneer exudes luxury, making it a perfect ad...
Wood
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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