1950's Pair of curved rattan tub chairs
By Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of curved rattan tub chairs with iron frames. Bonacina Manufacture, Italy, ca. 1950.
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
1950's Pair of curved rattan tub chairs
By Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of curved rattan tub chairs with iron frames. Bonacina Manufacture, Italy, ca. 1950.
Rattan
$1,307Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 16.93 in
Art Deco Curved Back Side Chair Set, France 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Art Deco Design Curved Back Side Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1930's.
Silk, Oak
Set of 4 Danish Modern Curved Armchairs, 1950's
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in North Miami, FL
Danish mid-century design at its best, perfectly ergonomic and comfortable. This iconic design for these curved back armchairs with details such as turned legs and brass screws. The...
Fabric, Wood
$4,701 / set
H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Midcentury Modern Design Curved Dining Chair Set, Italy 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Curved Back Dining Chair Set of 6. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's.
Wool, Beech, Bentwood
$8,800 / set
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Rare 60's Organic Curved Lounge Chairs by Airborne France New Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of rare 1960's organic curved lounge chairs by Airborne France fully restored with new foam and De Ploeg 'Monza' Boucle upholstery These chairs are ready for use The chair...
Metal
$9,000 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 24 in
Set of 6 S Shape Curved Abstract Upholstery Baughman Style Dining Chairs MINT
By Milo Baughman, Verner Panton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 S Shape Curved Abstract Upholstery Italian Dining Chairs MINT
Upholstery
$396 / set
H 30.71 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
1950's Honey Oak Single Bar With Flat Curved-Edged Seat Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Honey Oak Single Bar With Flat Curved-Edged Seat Dining Chairs – Pair. High quality good scale dining chairs produced by the famous Czech firm Ton, still trading today and pr...
Oak
$867 / set
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
1940's Large Honey Shield Back With A Flat Curved-Edged Seat Dining Chairs - Set
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Large Honey Shield Back With A Flat Curved-Edged Seat Dining Chairs – Set Of Four. High quality good scale dining chairs produced by the famous Czech firm Ton, still trading ...
Beech
$10,080
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Armchair with Curved Armrest by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios — Brazil, 1950's
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Constructed from richly hued hardwood, the chair is expertly shaped to highlight the material’s natural beauty.
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Lucite Lounge Chair, USA 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chair has beautiful curved Lucite frames/legs that are affixed to the wooden frame with oversized bronze fittings.
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
$18,764
H 34.65 in W 79.53 in D 36.62 in
COMFORTABLE 1950's HOWARD & SON'S LENYGON & MORANT CURVED TICKING FABRIC SOFA
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Lenygon & Morant
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$10,000 / set
H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in
Set of 2 Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
The “Chair with Curved Seat" (or “Cadeira com Assento Curvo” in Portuguese) is featured in Joaquim Tenreiro’s book (image attached).
Rattan, Hardwood
$4,376 / set
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
Wood, Fabric
$10,110 / item
H 44 in W 32 in D 29 in
CURVE CHAIR - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Chair in Curly Lamb Boucle
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
CURVE CHAIR - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Chair in Curly Lamb Boucle The Curve Chair features layered asymmetrical design elements that are both sophisticated and simple.
Upholstery
$2,650 / set
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair of French Provincial Louis XV Caned Carved Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Chairs measure 33"t x 22"w x 20"d with a seat height of 16"t.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$10,000 / set
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 15 in
Set of Four Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Salon Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Set of Four Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Transitional Style Salon Chairs Curved “S” shaped backs, straight front and curved back legs.
Bronze, Ormolu
Tommi Parzinger 1950's Custom Curved Slipper Chair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Custom creation by Tommi Parzinger for a private estate in early 1950's. Curved back slipper chair in original Parzinger fabric.
Pair 1980's Curved Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A great modern pair of chairs having a havecircular slopping back. The design is clean and simple. A graceful design for a modern chair
Metal
Pair of 1940's upholstered curved back chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Matching pair of robin's egg blue 1940s barrel back chairs with dark oak legs,reupholstered in ultrasuede.
Oak, Upholstery
Modernist Wave "S" Curve Lounge chair / chaise - Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York City, NY
The seat height ranges from 13"- 16" based on where you measure the curve. Modernist, minimalist, futuristic, Italian design, Scandinavian Modern, lounge chair, sofa,chairs, Craft, ...
Pair of Curved Lounge Chairs in Oak & Mohair, 1950’s
By Jean Royère
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning pair of lounge chairs in the style of Jean Royère, early 1950's.
Mohair, Oak
Curved Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
1990’s curved back swivel lounge chairs with Boucle and alpaca new upholstery.
Alpaca, Bouclé
1950's Pair of Bentwood Dining Chairs, Curved Support
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s pair of bentwood dining chairs – curved support 1950’s pair of bentwood dining chairs – curved support.
Bentwood
Set of Six 1940's Curved Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant dining chairs with slightly curved backs. They are upholstered in a matte metallic taupe and have ebonized mahogany legs.
80's Postmodern Curved Dining Chairs Annig Sarian Style
By Annig Sarian
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Postmodern round wood curved dining chairs in the manner of Annig Sarian for Tisettanta.
Wood
50's Leather Armchair with Curved Plywood, D176
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French safari armchair from the 1950s. Solid wood and curved plywood structure, brown leather seat and back with straps on the back. Very nice patina of time, traces of use on the le...
Leather, Plywood
1950's Luterma Curved Bentwood Dining Chair, Set of Seven
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma curved bentwood dining chair – set of seven. 1950’s Luterma bentwood dining chair – set of seven.
Bentwood
Sold
H 37.5 in W 20 in D 26 in
Mid Century Modern Set 10 Dillingham Curved Chrome Dining Chairs 1980’s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stupendous set of ten, chrome and black fabric dining chairs, two with arms and eight side, circa the 1970s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimension...
Chrome
SPECTACULAR SET OF FOUR 1940'S FRENCH CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely gorgeous set of four French 1940's chairs with curved wooden backs and exsquisite Belgian fabric upholstery
Velvet, Upholstery
Pair French 1960's slipper chairs with new fabric
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair French 1960's slipper chairs with large curved cushions and new fabric,
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Marcel Breuer by Thonet S 32 & S 64 Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Rochester, England
The two S 32 chairs are armless, while the two S 64 chairs have gently curved armrests in matching black beech wood sitting on the tubular steel frame.
Steel
Sold
H 35.5 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
Mid Century Mahogany Slipper Lounge Chair Attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegantly curved chair with a mahogany frame in a refined and comfortable spoon back design accentuated with ball feet and arm detail.
Mahogany, Velvet
Sold
H 35 in W 31 in D 27.5 in
Danish 1940's Lounge Chairs With Curved Armrests, Sherpa Boucle Ivory Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These 1940's Danish lounge chairs with curved beech arm rests have been reupholstered with a curly boucle fabric that is similar to the look of sheepskin.
Bouclé
Sold
H 30 in W 57 in D 36 in
Mid-Century "S" Curve Lounge Chair / Chaise in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York City, NY
A modernist, wave design couples loveseat or recamier in the style of Adrian Pearsall in leopard faux fur. This comfortably designed seating area can accommodate either one or two pe...
Sold
H 30 in W 37 in D 57 in
Mid-Century "S" Curve Lounge Chair or Chaise in the style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York City, NY
The seat height ranges from 13"- 16" based on where you measure the curve. Minimalist, Futuristic, Italian design, Scandinavian modern, daybed, sofa, chairs, craft, partners, sofa, ...
Pair of French 1940's Arm Chairs, SALE
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of French 1940's arm chairs with curved arms and tapering legs. Newly upholstered in a mink colored mohair with nailhead accents.
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Set, Carlo Ratti, Italy 1950 's
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Very Rare Mid Century Modern Dining Room Set designed by Carlo Ratti, for Industria Legni Curvati, Italy 1950 's. Four terrific curved bentwood chairs with black iron structure and...
Iron
Sold
H 35.83 in Dm 47.25 in
Table and Chairs in Multilayer Beech and Oak, by Pedini Fano, 1960s, Set of 5
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pedini Fano 60's table and chairs set, curved and shaped beech plywood, light oak laminate, chairs edges profiled in brown rubber and connected to the base with rounded beech strip, ...
Laminate, Rubber, Wood, Beech, Rosewood
April 1981 by Shigeru Uchida
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wonderful design that creates a beautiful S-shaped curve when the two chairs are connected. As one of Japan's leading designers, Uchida Shigeru has been active in a wide ran...
Steel
Sold
H 46.875 in W 24 in D 27 in
Pair of Antique Walnut Wood Os De Mouton Armchairs from France, C. 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
The curvaceousness continues with the gently sloping arms, which rest on top of S-curve arm stumps. The chair back is Louis XIV style, with a fully upholstered tall backrest.
Textile, Wood, Walnut
1960's Curved Cane Back Occasional Accent Chairs, Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Mid century modern cane back chairs boasting an interesting mix of Regency, Empire & mid 20th C.
Cotton, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 40 in W 21 in D 39 in
Unusual Cradle Shape Seat One Piece of S Curve Molded Wood Rocking Chair Mint
By Charles Eames
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual cradle shape seat one piece of s curve molded wood rocking chair MINT.
Wood
1930's Danish Deco Club Chairs in Mohair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of 1930's-40's Danish Deco curved back lounge chairs in manner of Flemming Lassen.
Mohair
Set of Six Biedermeier Dining Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Each chair rests on four narrow corner legs that flare outwards gracefully, the back legs flowing seamlessly into the chair back with a subtle s-curve.
Wood, Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Pr. Wrought Iron Patio Garden Classical Style Dining Arm Chairs by Arhaus
By Aarhus
Located in New York, NY
The chairs feature a curved scoop form backrest, scrolled arm rests, woven strap work seat, and an elegant wrought iron frame.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of 1940's Art Deco chairs with curved stair step arms. Newer upholstery.
Upholstery, Ash
Restored Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Wave Chaise Longue
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Restored vintage "S" curve wave lounge chair in the style of Milo Baughman.
Chrome
Cowhide With Curved Leather Back Chair(s)
Located in Stamford, CT
The chairs vary in size slightly and are sold individually.
Brass
1930's Curved Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930's French Curved Armchairs
Curved Petal Shaped Sides on Stained Wood Legs. Reupholstered in Beige Wool Cashmere.
Pair of Curved Back 1950's Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a pair of classic modern 1950's curved back lounge chairs, just reupholstered in a pale grey 'teddy bear' fabric. beautiful scale and design, and very cozy comfortable fabric!
Upholstery
Fab 1970's Milo Baughman Curved Tub Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Finchley, London
Beautiful curved tub shape chairs with wonderful chrome which wraps around the back of the chairs Extremely comfortable and stylish
Chrome
Vintage 1940's Curved Rattan Louge Chair and Footrest
Located in Hudson, NY
a beautiful and very comfortable vintage 1940's rattan lounge chair with gracefully curved frame and channel upholstered cushions. the chair has a great profile and the footrest slop...
Rattan
1970's Curved Back Wing Chair in Black and Tan Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French curved back wing chair with button back cushions newly upholstered in black and tan cut velvet.
A lovely 1940's pair of french curve back chair
Located in New York, NY
A confortable pair of french curve back chair.With acottton fabric with a lined around the curve.
Vintage Italian Curved Seat Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1950's curved seat chair newly reupholstered in silver satin with ivory woven geometric pattern.
Wood, Satin
Pair of 1950's Italian Curved-Arm Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's Italian sloped arm armchairs, newly reupholstered in brown geometric patterned velvet. On blackened metal legs. These are also available for individual sale. As thi...
Metal
Pair French Art Deco Walnut Curved Arm Club Chairs, circa 1930's
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Pair of French Art Deco Curved Arm Walnut Club Chairs. Reupholstery recommended.
Wood, Fabric
1950's Italian Curved Back Desk Chair with Black Metal Frame
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian dining chair newly upholstered in grey wool with black metal frame and curved back.
Single Stunning Curved Milo Baughman Club Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Finchley, London
A 1970's curved club chair with chrome frame by Milo Baughman.
Velvet
Pair of Modern Curved Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome pair of vintage 1960's curved back lounge chairs. raised on an open walnut base with tapered legs, the seats have a beautiful curved back which makes them very comfor...
Walnut, Upholstery
6 French 40's High Backs Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful set of 6 French 40's dining chairs. Elegant form, curved High backs, cuban mahogany tapered legs and frames.
Mahogany
Elegant Pair of French 40's Club Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of French 40's club chairs with exagerated curved arms, very chic back legs wih inverted curve and classical 40's front legs.
Superb Pair of French 40's Slipper Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of french 40's slipper chairs. Tight elegant curved form, beautiful tappered legs.
Pair of 1940's Scroll Arm Club Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a very well made pair of vintage 1940's club chairs, with wonderful curved arms and scroll ends. great design and scale and very comfortable. upholstery is worn and may need to be re...
Upholstery
Set of Six 1940's Venetian Dining Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a lovely set of six vintage 1940's Venetian dining chairs with curved scroll backs with beautiful details. heavy and very well made, they have muslin seat covers.
Elegant Pair of 1940's Italian Brass Leg Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
An incredibly beautiful pair of 1940's Italian lounge chairs, with curved arms and back, and raised on tall tapered brass legs. amazing design and proportions, and sexy from every an...
Brass
Pair of Linen Upholstered Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of1930's-40's chairs with subtlel curved lines. Completely re-upholstered in natural linen.
Deco Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These are early 1900's unique curved back deco chairs. Elegant slant on back legs.
Wood
#3261 Pair of Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Graceful pair of French 1940's curved chauffeuses (low chairs) / slipper chairs from a Hotel in Nice, France. newly upholstered in French mohair fabric.
Upholstery
Pair of Mid Century Spoon Back Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a lovely pair of vintage 1950's chairs with graceful curved backs often called spoon back. nicely curved legs and very well made. original condition.
Pair of Harvey Probber Barrel Back Swiveling Lounge Chairs
Located in Easton, PA
Beautiful curve to front of chairs. Harvey Probber Cloth Labels.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
an extremely comfortable and stylish pair of vintage 1960's swivel curved back Lounge chairs with flared arms designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. raised on round wood bases. one o...
Sold
H 15.5 in W 28.25 in D 27 in
Pair of Barrel-Shaped 1950s Lounge Chairs with Solid Walnut Band around Frames
Located in New York, NY
Pair of barrel shaped 1950′s lounge chairs with curved, solid walnut band around the top of each chair with brass accents.
Fabric, Walnut
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,445 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$1,338 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$1,395Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black u...
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming 1930s French Art Deco full-size bed frame, sourced from Provence, France. Crafted from solid wrought iron, it features painted geometric designs that culminate in an elega...
Wrought Iron
Amarante Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Amarante Mirror Designed in 2024 by Project 213A The Amarante Mirror is trapez shaped and framed in solid wood. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal and finished in a g...
Mirror, Walnut
French Early 20th Century Pine Refectory Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A thick, solid pine refectory or farmhouse table, from early 20th century France. Knots, beautiful grain, and an incredible range of textures give the 2 ¼” thick tabletop its abundan...
Pine
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