$9,468 / set
H 42.33 in W 15.75 in D 18.71 in
8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 8 powerfull chairs in massive dark wood and bright straw seatings, by Charles Dudouyt
Straw, Bentwood
$1,088Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Set of 8 vintage bentwood armchairs, 1993
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
. Very comfy chairs with a timeless design. Set of 8 Dated 02/1993 Dimensions: Height: 96cm Width x
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage thonet style rocking chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century dark brown wooden and cane webbing rocking chair. These thonet style rocking chair has
Bentwood
19Thc Bent Wood / Twig Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made rustic bentwood rocking chair has a suede seat cushion and is in fine
Suede, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 dining table chairs beechwood and bentwood swiss production 1950s
By Horgen-Glarus
Located in Zürich, Zürich
manufacturer horgenglarus. Bentwood backrest with rods. Beech wood, dark stained and varnished. The chair mixes
Beech
Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
Located in Downham Market, GB
An Irish vernacular Boat Builders chair. A beautifully made chair of excellent form & colour, the
Hardwood, Bentwood
19Thc Folky Bentwood Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19Thc Folky twig rustic bentwood chair in fine condition.This chair is very sturdy.This chair
Hickory
Rustic Twig and Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
Rustic twig and bentwood rocking chair hand-made circa 1910-1930 in the Appalachia Mountains. This
Iron
Vintage Bentwood Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage bentwood chair with slat construction, double stretcher, turned arms and finals. Good
Bentwood
Set of Four Bentwood and Oak Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four weathered chairs with oak slat seats and backs. Bentwood and stick frame and supports
Oak, Bentwood
1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood and Board Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
the Rustic Tradition". In the book you will find a chair that looks to have all the construction and
Classic 1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
the Rustic Tradition". In the book you will find a chair that looks to have all the construction and
Classic 1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
the Rustic Tradition". In the book you will find a chair that looks to have all the construction and
Bentwood Amish Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bentwood rustic Amish rocking chair is from Ohio and is in very good condition. It is from the
Hickory, Bentwood, Wood
Sold
H 42 in W 25 in D 33.5 in
Bentwood Rustic Armchair-Rocker with Plank Seat & Traces of Early Black Paint
Located in Stamford, CT
Bentwood rustic armchair-rocker with plank seat & traces of early black paint, American, early 20th
Bentwood
Rustic Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
Rustic old hickory rocking chair in excellent condition, (circa 1930-1950).
Hickory, Bentwood
Set of 4 Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 Thonet Bentwood cafe chairs with vertically curved back rests and circular seats. (PRICED
Wood
Sculptural Painted Black and White Rustic Armchair, France 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite late 19th century painted armchair from the East of France.
Bentwood
Two Early 20th Century Thonet Style curved Wood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Two early 20th century Thonet style chairs with curved wood structure and wien cane seat. In very
Cane, Bentwood
Primitive Blue-Gray Painted Swedish Round-Back Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
Primitive blue-gray painted Swedish round-back chair circa 1770-1789. Remnants of original or early
Ash, Elm, Bentwood
Windsor chair 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Windsor chair style 2004 Produced in Slovenia by Lip Radomlje (labeled). Really nice and firm
Hardwood, Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Fulton, CA
. Would fit nicely in a rustic or western interior. We currently have a second pair available and posted.
Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Fulton, CA
. Would be a nice fit in a rustic or western interior. We currently have a second pair available and
Bentwood
Classic 1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
the Rustic Tradition". In the book you will find a chair that looks to have all the construction and
Rustic French Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1940
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa
Wood
Rustic Primitive Adirondack Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive, Adirondack, craftsman rocking chair features a rustic twig frame with contoured, slat
Twig, Cherry, Bentwood
Sold
H 35 in W 15.5 in D 14 in
Set of Six Ladder Back Oak Country Dining Chairs, Bentwood Seats, North Carolina
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very nice set of six ladder back country dining chairs with bentwood slat seats, North Carolina
Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
4 19th Century Bentwood Slat Back Rush Seat Yellow Paint Stenciled Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 early 19th century bentwood slat back rush seat yellow paint stenciled dining chairs. Listing
Rush, Wood, Paint
Adirondack Twig Stick Rustic Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Large Adirondack lounge chair. Constructed of bent twigs, and sticks.
Bentwood, Twig
Rustic Bentwood Lounge Chairs
Located in North Egremont, MA
A pair of bent willow Adirondack-style chairs from a New Hampshire camp. Nice mellow finish and
Bentwood
Rustic Late 19th Century Bentwood Hickory Armchair
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Atlantic Beautifully formed Hickory Bentwood Armchair Unique Artisan created.
Hickory
$5,500 / set
H 32.09 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine & Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A fine mid century brutalist set that pairs well with many type...
Seagrass, Pine
$805Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$22,800 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of...
Leather, Walnut
$3,787
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 33.08 in
Stunning Henning Kjærnulf Style High Back Armchair of Solid Oak Denmark 1970s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish Henning Kjærnulf style high-backed farmers chair. Crafted by Danish skilled carpenter in the 1970s, reupholstered with new sheepskin and new rubber girths. The fram...
Oak, Sheepskin
$5,435 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$13,611 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
Vintage Thonet Caner Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring a touch of Old World charm to your home with this elegant Thonet-style bentwood rocking chair, a vintage piece that captures the romance and craftsmanship of 19th-century Europ...
Cane, Bentwood
$34,271
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$700Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 22 in D 42 in
Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back and seat. Measures: 22" x 42" x 42" / Seat Height - 20" at front before sitting, 1...
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Rare Charles Dudouyt Sofa, Linen and Oak, Early 20th Century, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The large armchairs of the rare model designed by Charles Dudouyt are a true rarity that fuses sculptural art with functionality. Dudouyt, renowned for his distinctive approach to fu...
Linen, Oak
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