Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
Chairs of this sort were designed by many of the great French designers of the Art Deco period and later and the present chairs incorporate stylistic elements which relate to designs...
Upholstery, 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 Rosewood veneer swivel bases.
Wood, Upholstery, Rosewood
Sold
H 14.5 in W 36 in D 48 in
Paul Frankl Cloud Coffee Table in Natural Cork and Bleached Mahogany Model #5005
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
It will pair well with your Jean Royere Polar Bear sofa! The price listed is for a single table.
Mahogany, Cork
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 comfortable oversized armchair has been newly reupholstered in a textured white boucle f...
Mid Century Polar Sofa Jean Royere stile
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold the timeless elegance of the Vintage Mid Century Polar Sofa by Jean Royere, now reborn in a luxurious transformation.
Textile, Wood
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..
Velvet
Pair of Mario Bellini Styled Floral Chintz Fabric Lounge Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of club chairs are quite wide and deep, giving plenty of space to lounge in, and deep thick seat back and arms which wrap around in a Jean Royere's Polar Bear vein provide ...
Fabric
Polar Bear Monumental Cresent Brown Leather Sofa, France
Located in New York, NY
Jean Royere style polar bear monumental cresent brown leather sofa, 1980s, France Absolutely unusual and huge leather sofa made in 1980s, France.
Leather
Polar Sofa in the style of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polar sofa, most amazing King of sofa in the style of Jean Royère, edition modern 1990s.
Pair of Polar Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Polar Chairs, 1970s. Recently reupholstered. Provenance: acquired from the private home of L. Cooper, ex Mayor of City of San Luis Obispo, CA in 1960, deceased six y...
Sold
H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
A SUMPTUOUS BOUCLE ARMCHAIR BY GUGLIELMO ULRICH - ATTRIBUTED c1950
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Iconic in form and inspired by the famous leading french designers of the time, specifically the emblematic Jean Royère ‘Polar bear’ armchair which was launched in 1949.
Wool, Oak
$16,430 / set
H 31.7 in W 31.89 in D 40.95 in
Pair of Art Deco Low Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco seating from the first half of the 20th century moved toward softer and more streamlined forms rather than relying on heavy ornamentation. Designers focused on curved silhou...
Wood, Fabric
$9,680 / set
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Club Chairs in Mohair upholstery, 1940s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A refined pair of Scandinavian club chairs offering a rare and elegant interpretation of Art Deco design. Sourced in Sweden and dating to the 1940s, the pair is firmly rooted in Nord...
Wood, Mohair
$12,720 / set
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 35.83 in L 31.89 in
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco was an era defining movement in furniture design. This pair of armchairs was created during an age of aesthetic creativity, and instantly recognisable cabinetmaking. Europea...
Wood, Fabric
$4,800Sale Price / set|55% Off
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These unique lounge chairs feature solid Beech Wood arms and legs that have an unusually angular design. The chairs are modest in scale and easy to blend into a variety of interior d...
Beech
Large Pair of Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large pair of mid-20th Century French upholstered armchairs in the Louis XVI style. In off white painted, beech wood and newly upholstered in heavy duty hessian fabric. Circa 1950.
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Pair of French Armchairs after an Original Danish Design
Located in North Miami, FL
These beautifully crafted re-editions of an early original Danish design are made in France and upholstered in a knubby thick boucle and natural oak feet. These chairs are in the ma...
Bouclé, Wood
$16,000 / set
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Club Armchairs in the Style of André Sornay, France, 1940s, Set of 2
By Andre Sornay
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Club armchairs in the style of André Sornay, France, 1940s, set of two. This pair of club armchairs presents the assertive geometry associated with French Art Deco seating of the 19...
Fabric, Mahogany
$4,783
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern of Italian Wingback Armchairs, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern of Italian Wingback Armchairs, New Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
$15,900
H 33.08 in W 44.1 in D 42.13 in
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs by De Coene Frères, Belgium 20th Century
By De Coene Frères
Located in Utrecht, NL
Belgium is often overlooked when thinking about Art Deco design, even though some of the most defining pieces of the era were created in the country. De Coene Frères dates back to th...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Art Deco armchairs - Italy, 1930s
Located in London, GB
Characteristically Art Deco in its rounded geometry and symmetry, this pair of armchairs featuring a generous seat, back and armchairs, is underscored by attractive undulating detail...
Upholstery
Pair of 1950s French Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1950s French armchairs fully restored and upholstered in a lovely corduroy fabric to add extra comfort and charm.
Wood
$13,250 / set
H 34.65 in W 29.14 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Upholstered Armchairs with Geometric Armrests, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These armchairs are a clear expression of European mid-century modern design, a period defined by softer forms, functional comfort, and a move away from rigid older styles. Designers...
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
$13,250 / set
H 30.32 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid century modern design in Europe was driven by a desire to balance comfort, clarity, and everyday use. Emerging after the Second World War, it favoured honest materials, soft scul...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Club Armchairs, Italian, 1950s
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of club armchairs from the 50s, Italian. I redid the upholstery of the armchairs with a pearl gray cotton fabric. The feet are wooden. Model of very attractive armchairs.
Cotton
A Large Pair of Art Deco Upholstered Club Chairs.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This oversized pair of chairs is deep, low, and comfortable! Often referred to as a "Paquebot" style, the chairs have rounded backs, rolled arms, and wooden feet. A wonderful additio...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Art Deco newly upholstered lounge chairs. The chairs have solid walnut bracket feet, and the chairs are oversized.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$4,850
H 33.75 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Italian Paulo Buffa Style Lounge Chairs. Priced for Reupholstery.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Poula Buiffa style high back lounge chairs. Upholstery is in good condition overall, the legs have assorted blemishes and chips. We have these priced low for the buyer to r...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,950 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' Floor Lamp for Innolux Oy
By Innolux Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' floor lamp for Innolux Oy. Originally produced in the 1950s by Orno, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux in Finland usi...
Brass
$5,800
H 37.5 in W 28.25 in D 34 in
Original Danish 1950s Lounge Chair attributed to Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime lounge chair from Danish midcentury era very similar to the iconic model "Pragh" designed by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell in the early 1950s for their own company Madsen and ...
Wool, Teak
$2,513
H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950s Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA Sweden Floor Lamp Model E1770
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This sculptural floor lamp, Model E1770, was designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden, in the 1950s. The lamp features a black lacquered metal frame with an elegant, ang...
Metal, Aluminum
$6,950
H 42.92 in W 33.86 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, cherry wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s This wingback chair pairs sculptural elegance with outstanding comfort. Upholstered in a beautifully textured neutral-toned fabric a...
Fabric, Cherry
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs that feature a subtle yet stylish upholstery complemented by a wooden frame and legs. The rounded and cushioned shape of the chairs offers ...
Upholstery
Rare Swedish Pine Cabinet, 1930s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish dark stained pine cabinet with beautiful patina. Produced in Sweden, late 1930s.
Pine
$10,805 / set
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Outstanding, Rare Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, For Reupholstery
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An extraordinary, rare pair of Italian 1950s armchairs. Structurally sound, but the original upholstery is worn out so the chairs are sold for the customer to recover in their own c...
Wood, Fabric
$37,015 / set
H 28.75 in W 24.22 in D 26.78 in
Gio Ponti walnut and velvet pair of lounge chairs by Casa e Giardino, Italy 1936
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of armchairs with walnut frame and powder pink velvet upholstery, Design by Gio Ponti, "Casa e Giardino" Catalogue, Italian production. Presented at the VI Triennale di M...
Velvet, Walnut
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black and cream-white lacquered metal table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Light loss of black lacquer to me...
Metal, Brass
Brazilian Pair of Easy Chairs
Located in Brussel, BE
Brazilian pair of easy chairs with new fabric.
Fabric, Wood
$8,750
H 28.15 in W 25.79 in D 32.49 in
René Gabriel Lounge Chair in Green Linen Pierre Frey Fabric and Wood
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Rene Gabriel, lounge chair, stained beech, linen fabric "Arsene" by Pierre Frey, France, circa 1945 This armchair is attributed to the French artist René Gabriel, kno...
Fabric, Beech
$6,500 / set
H 36 in W 35 in D 31 in
Chalet Lodge, Ranch Large Oak French Pair Lounge Chairs, White Cushions, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Awesome Rustic chairs, Very Heavy, deep and comfortable. Imported from France. Modern chalet or perfect eclectic mix for any Decor. Beautiful grain on wood. Guillerme and Chambron St...
Cotton, Oak
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy. Sophisticated chrome and brass decorative table lamp. Made with high quality construction techniques and materials. Illuminates a lovely all around gl...
Brass, Chrome
Paul Laszlo Attribution, Lounge Chair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached mahogany and brown velvet lounge chair attributed to Paul Laszlo, US, c. 1950s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Di...
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
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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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