$1,740 / item
Architectural Quatrefoil Lattice Armchair in the Raw
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
The chair features a strong architectural presence defined by its distinctive quatrefoil lattice design.
Hardwood
$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
This original 2010s Womb Chair and ottoman medium size set is configured with polished chrome steel frame and custom ordered Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Silver Fabric.
Fabric, Fiberglass
Set Of Six Arts And Crafts Ecclesiastical Dining Chairs, Circa 1920
Located in London, London
Each chair features pierced quatrefoil motifs to the back and lower apron, a gentle nod to Gothic architecture, while the rush seats lend a rustic warmth and tactile charm.
Rush, Oak
Pair of Chinese Rose Chairs with Quatrefoil Cutouts, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The back and sides are kept open with decorative quatrefoil cutouts, a charming detail that softens the chairs' otherwise angular forms.
Walnut
Mid Century Quatrefoil Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century Style black lacquered dining chair with carved quatrefoil upholstered backrest and carved barley twist supports and legs.
Wood
Pair of Glamorous Quatrefoil Shaped Velvet Side Chairs
By Suzanne Kasler
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The chairs have a quatrefoil back and tapering legs. They are upholstered in brown velvet accented with a pink silk check; the welting throughout is in a pink sateen.
Velvet, Wood
Set of Eight Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A set of eight 19th century oak dining chairs, with leather stuff over seats and carved quatrefoil top rails, these chairs and exceptional quality, the rake to the rear legs are wond...
Leather, Oak
Eight Mastercraft Walnut Sculptural Back Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of eight early Mastercraft walnut dining chairs with reverse quatrefoil carved open backs, and olive green vinyl with gold filigree print fixed seat cushions.
Walnut
Louis Quinze Armchair, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
The wavy armrests are set back and merge into the quatrefoil backrest. The chair has been newly covered with a golden fabric with brocade pattern and expertly refinished while preser...
Walnut
Sold
H 33.86 in W 17.52 in D 17.33 in
Pair Of Regency Gothic Revival English Oak Hall Chairs Circa 1825
Located in Norwich, England
The sides of each seat boast arched friezes decorated with blind quatrefoil. The chairs terminate on spade legs. Constructed in solid quarter swan English oak, the chairs have thei...
Oak
Pair of Italian Savonarola Chairs with Bronze Mace Finials
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The frames showcase large mace head finials with gothic grotesque faces on the sides and topped with a quatrefoil shaped decorative tops. The chairs have amazing detail and profile w...
Bronze, Iron
Slipper Chairs in Quatrefoil Silk Fabric, a Pair
By Ferguson Copeland
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Stunning pair of oversized slipper chairs in a silk / linen blended quatre'foil fabric. Plush and overstuffed loose cushions on the seat and the back provide very cozy seating. Made ...
Silk
Set of Eight Oak Gothic Style Chairs in the Manner of Pugin
Located in Long Island City, NY
The seat backs and rails carved with gothic tracery, foliage and quatrefoils. The chair's front cluster column legs headed by foliate carving.
Oak
Modern Dining Set with Quatrefoil Base Table and Upholstered Barrel Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This handsome, modern dining set from the 1980s features a round glass-top table resting on a sculptural, quatrefoil base with a gold painted finish. The four comfortable barrel chai...
Metal
Pair of English Gothic Revival Hall Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English Gothic revival oak hall chairs that feature quatrefoil pierced backs and vase-and-ring turned legs, circa 1900.
Oak
Set of Eight Early 20th Century Spanish Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare set of eight early 20th Century Spanish comfortable dining chairs. Oak frames with saddle quality hide. Deeply embossed with urns with foliate decorations. Circa 1910.
Brass
$2,853Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 41.34 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Antique Vintage Set of 8 Oak Dining Chairs c.1930 – 6 Side Chairs + 2 Armchairs
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique / Vintage Set of 8 Oak Dining Chairs – Circa 1930 – 6 Side Chairs and 2 Armchairs This antique /vintage set of eight solid oak dining chairs, dating to around 1930, includes...
Oak
$2,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.2 in W 23 in D 17 in
Pair of Horse Shoe Back Armchairs, China, circa 1900
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of very interesting horse shoe back armchairs, China, circa 1900. Chinese elm with carved decorations on the back and front. Beautiful patina.
Elm
$5,000Sale Price|26% Off
H 35.75 in W 39.5 in D 32 in
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderfully redone vintage 1960’s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. It has been reupholstered in a beautiful Knoll fabric designed by Nick Cave called Garden Vert. Fr...
Wool
$2,280 / set
H 32 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Chinese Merchant's Armchairs with Burlwood Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of unusual 19th century armchairs likely once belonged to a prosperous merchant, as evidenced by the brass coin slot on each seat. Presiding over valuables stored in the tw...
Elm, Burl
Circa 1960 American Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman
By Knoll
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960 Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman, Knoll, USA. Designed in 1948 at the request of Frances Knoll. This chairs was acquired circa 1960 by Dr. & Mrs. Julius Stratton, Presid...
Steel
$1,595 / set
H 32 in W 27 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, C1965
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern executive armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Made and sold to IBM during the sixties this pair retains an IBM sticker. Structural...
Steel, Chrome
Womb Chair + Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Houndstooth
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1975. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Classic womb chair and ottoman, reupholstered in houndstooth. Ottoman 24L 20W 15H
Fabric
French alp wood armchair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Unique French alp wood armchair
Wood
$3,052 / set
H 43.31 in W 25.2 in D 20.87 in
SET OF SIX ENGLISH ANTIQUE CIRCA 1910 LADDERBACK RUSH SEAT DINING CHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A charming set of six English ladderback dining chairs, dating to circa 1910, full of honest country character and traditional craftsmanship. These chairs featu...
Hardwood
$3,299 / set
H 31 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of authentic vintage Midcentury Modern armchairs for sale. These date back to the 1960's, and have been professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. They have a fibergla...
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Set of 8 Lancashire Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century set of 8 Lancashire dining chairs. Two arms & six sides. Quintessential Queen Anne form & spindle-back design. An assembled set, as usual for these. Excell...
Ash, Elm
Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Embellished with intricate carvings and gold pigments, these 19th-century Chinese armchairs display the playful opulence of Qing-dynasty furniture design. A variation on the southern...
Elm
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, ...
Steel
Six Spanish Oak Dining Chairs Rush Seats, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six Spanish-style carved oak chairs, 1950s–1960s A set of six Spanish-style oak chairs dating from the 1950s–1960s. The high backs feature a central panel carved with a roset...
Rush, Oak
$2,500 / set
H 35.25 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Set of Six Beautiful Antique Dining Chairs, Hickory, Virginia, 1880s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of six antique dining chairs, each chair is unique and a little different in size. Made in Virginia, 1880.
Hickory
$2,723
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$1,650Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 24.5 in W 16 in D 7 in
Pair of Art Deco Bent Stained Glass Theatre Wall Sconces Floral Design, 1920s
Located in Toledo, OH
A wonderful pair of Art Deco theatre wall sconces, circa 1920s. Impressive in size and form these light fixtures have bent stained glass with a floral design. Very good condition wit...
Stained Glass
$2,212 / set
H 11.62 in W 9.26 in D 3.94 in
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s. Re...
Metal
$2,757Sale Price|55% Off
H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
Birch, Fabric
Pair of Large Italian 1950s Gilt Brass Door Handles
Located in CA, CA
A large pair of Italian 1950s Brass and gilt door handles with futurist horizontal ribbing in the form of modernist wings.
Metal
Audoux & Minet Tripod Rope Chair, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A lovely rope and wood chair by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. These unusual sculptural chairs are a typical Audoux et Minet modernist design incorporating elements of...
Rope, Wood
$4,538 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Murano Oval Pink Art Glass and Brass Mid-Century Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Stunning mirror in blazing pink color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. The mirror has a rear structure in wood, on which four Murano pin...
Brass
$15,800
H 99.41 in W 74.81 in D 24.41 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Rare Bar Cabinet
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, bar cabinet, beech, laminated wood, Italy, 1930s A bar cabinet by the Italian artist and designer Ernesto Valabrega from the 1930s. ...
Wood, Beech
$6,694
H 36.23 in Dm 14.97 in
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Art Deco brass pendant light, Italy, 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa, Oscar Torlasco, Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Fontana Arte
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Mid-Century and Art Deco style pendant lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s. This chandelier is composed of a brass ...
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Chrome
$4,200
H 28.5 in Dm 48 in
Mid-Century Modern Round Dining Table Peter Pepper Products, Starburst Design
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Troy, MI
Rare modernist dining table by Peter Pepper Products USA circa 1960's Round laminate surface with pinwheel design in purple blue and green Four star pedestal base in white enameled ...
Laminate
Bar cabinet by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1, Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A very rare bar cabinet designed by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh and produced by Bodafors in Sweden during the 1940s. Executed in mahogany with details in brass and glass, the cabinet is a d...
Mahogany
$1,445
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chinoiserie Two Tier Side Table With Brass Paw Feet, Maison Bagues Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just arrived! This wonderful Chinoiserie Two Tier Side Table With Brass Paw Feet, in the Maison Bagues Style The two shelfs have a different decor, one with a figure on a horse, th...
Wood
$4,538 / item
H 43.31 in Dm 39.38 in
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic spot of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorat...
Brass
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$2,850Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 35 in W 19.5 in D 15 in
19th Century Chinese Lady's Chairs, Hand-Painted Wood, Matched Pair
Located in Somis, CA
A rare and exceptional pair of 19th century Chinese lady’s chairs, preserved in remarkable original condition—an increasingly uncommon find, especially as a matched set. Elegantly pr...
Wood
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Steel
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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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