'S Chair', Contemporary Abstract Wooden Chair by Tom Vaughan
Located in London, GB
'S Chair', Contemporary Abstract Wooden Chair by Tom Vaughan English, 21st Century Contemporary Design Height 76.5cm, width 59cm, depth 54.5cm This beautiful piece of contemporary d...
Ash, Oak, Walnut
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H 32.29 in W 34.26 in D 35.04 in
1950's Lounge Chair in Velvet and Jungle Print Fabric by H Vaughan of London
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Tarleton, GB
Lounge chair This is a limited edition on off chair by The Rare Chair Company.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Limited Edition 1950's Lounge Armchair by H Vaughan of London
By John Vaughan
Located in Tarleton, GB
Lounge chair Absolutely stunning lounge armchair dated circa 1950.
Abalone, Velvet, Beech, Elm
Sculptural Solid Wood Chair by Mobius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
Complex yet functional joinery transcends trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. On it's own or as a set, a contemporary classic. One American Black ...
Wood, Walnut
$15,152
H 40.56 in W 35.44 in D 28.75 in
Armcair, Solid Wood, Carved From Single Piece of Wood, Handmade, Organic
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of an armchair. Each piece in our production is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools. Eve...
Wood
Sculptural Chair by Andrianna Shamaris: Organic Modern Wood Design
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind pair of chairs made from a single piece of wood and carved seamlessly from one piece of wood. More than a simple seat, this sculpted piece of wood becomes a sculptur...
Wood
$5,149Sale Price|23% Off
H 47.25 in W 49.22 in D 29.53 in
Robust Armchair Made of Recycled Wood in the Style of Andrianna Shamaris US
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a beautiful wooden chair made by hand from presumably teak wood. It is recycled wood in the style of Andrianna Shamaris US. Beautifully handmade chair with organic shap...
Teak
$10,257
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 31.5 in
Wooden Lounge Chair, Carved From Single Piece of Wood, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of an lounge chair. Each piece in our production is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools....
Wood
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo chair collection. Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose ...
Hardwood
Minimalist Armchair in Hardwood
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo Chair collection. Our EVO collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose ...
Hardwood
$18,495
H 28 in W 35 in D 44 in
Sculptural Wood Lounge Chair, Modern Statement Accent Chair, Contemporary Design
Located in Miami, FL
Available now in the U.S. with no lead time, this sculptural wood lounge chair is designed as a true statement piece, blending contemporary design with expressive form. Defined by i...
Fabric, Walnut
Sculpted Armchair in Solid Oak Wood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Dimensions: H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH 45 cm) Founded by artist Denis Milovanov, SÓHA design studio conceives and produces f...
Oak
Sculpted Chair N2 in Solid Oak Wood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Dimensions: H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH 45 cm) SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects...
Oak
Contemporary Sculptural Modernist Armchair by Newman-Krasnogorov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Sculptural Modernist Armchair by Newman-Krasnogorov. Contemporary Executed in Sapele Traite wood.
Wood
$4,500
H 34.5 in W 31 in D 28.5 in
European Studio Art Chair in Carved Wood In the Manner of Jean Touret
Located in North Miami, FL
This carved wood Studio Chair is in the Manner of Jean Touret, Poland 1970s. Architecturally exquisite and perfect for high design spaces.
Wood
Uma Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: -Seating Height: 15.6" -Chair made of 32 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 350 pounds. -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use on...
Plywood
Sculpted Armchair in Solid Oak Wood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) Dimensions: H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH 45 cm) Founded by artist Denis Milovanov, SÓHA design studio conceives and produces f...
Oak
Sculptural brutalist chair in solid oak in wabi-sabi style
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wabi Sabi - Vintage - Decoration Measures : 46x53 H:90 SH:48cm Solid Wood and Resin inlay - Handcrafted from solid oak, ensuring durability and a robust appearance. - The wabi-sabi ...
Oak
Lord Chair in Solid Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Lord with hand carved structure in solid wood polished and natural varnished, with upholstered seat covered with black Jet fabric. Also available in black or white lacquere...
Fabric, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Oak and Straw chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Painter and illustrator turned furniture designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) sense of rusticity and modernism is strikingly present in this set of 1930s chairs.
Straw, Oak
$12,831 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
Cast Bronze Sconce, Sepia Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
Bronze
$3,327
H 51.97 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
Glass, Walnut
$4,662 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
Murano Glass Lantern, Hand Blown, Venetian, Brass Structure
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern chandelier made of hand-blown Murano glass. The body of the lantern features panels of molded glass around a brass structure. The rod is also covered in hand-blown glass. Thi...
Brass
$4,370
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light Orsa from Goldkant, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
A cocoon pendant lamp made by Goldkant, model "Orsa", Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is...
Metal
Cast Bronze Sconce, Verdegris Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
Bronze
1950s Swedish Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden's...
Beech, Sheepskin
Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare piece of Brazilian modern design, the "presidencial" lounge chair with arms was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (b. 1922) for L'Atelier, circa 1960s. Constructed with Brazilian ro...
Steel, Chrome
$17,629 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
Set Bold Blend Coffee Table Large + Medium + Small
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Travertine
$21,845 / item
H 31 in W 49 in D 31 in
Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in São Paulo, SP
The "Presidencial" lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the legendary Polish-Brazilian architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s. This rare...
Chrome
$72,556 / item
H 29.93 in W 120.08 in D 51.19 in
Modern CC Dining Table Calacatta Viola Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
CC dining table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection and inspired by nature’s organic r...
Onyx, Marble, Brass
$44,000 / item
H 29.5 in W 114 in D 50 in
Shagreen Dining Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$19,250 / item
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 41.34 in
Avant-Garde Minimalist Sofa Ft. Cape-like Fabric Draped Over the Armrests
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural sofa draws inspiration from the bold pleated structure of traditional Scottish kilts, translating the garment’s rhythmic folds into a striking upholstered form. The d...
Velvet, Upholstery
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.
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