$820 / item
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 21.66 in
Gustaf Adolf Schneck for Stuhlfabrik Schäfer "Tübingen Chairs " Germany, 1955
By Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in Almelo, NL
Gustaf Adolf Schneck for Stuhlfabrik Schäfer "Tübingen Chairs " Germany, 1955 The original
Beech
Georgian Style Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsomely aged Georgian tufted wingback chair and matching ottoman crafted by Schafer Bros. The
Brass
$3,632Sale Price|27% Off
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Space Age swivel black dining chairs by Konrad Schaefer for Emu, set of 4, 1960s
By EMU Furniture, Konrad Schäfer
Located in Zevenaar, NL
absolutely unique. A design by Konrad Schafer produced by Emu. The set consists of 4 chairs. A special detail
Fabric, Polyester
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Tubinger Chairs by Adolf G. Schneck, Germany, 1930s
By Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in Maastricht, NL
the 1930s for the Schäfer Stuhlfabrik, Tübingen. * These chairs are offered to you by Bloomberry
Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
1930s Tübinger chair by the architect Prof. Adolf Gustav Schneck for Schäfer
By Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in München, DE
Original Tübingen chair from the 1930s by Prof. Adolf Gustav Schneck for Schäfer. Made in Germany
Beech
Pair of Marbled Leather Wingback Chairs by Schafer Bros
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic pair of wing back chairs made in the Chippendale manner. Produced by Schafer Brothers in
Brass
Sold
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Swivel Dining Room Chairs by Konrad Schäfer, Set of 6, 1960s Space Age
By Lübke, Konrad Schäfer
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Swivel Dining Room Chairs by Konrad Schaefer, Set of 6, 1960s Space Age Gorgeous set of 6 dining
Resin
Schafer Brothers Cordovan Tufted Leather Library Chair
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive leather library chair attributed to Schafer Brothers. Featuring a Classic Chesterfield
Brass
English Regency Style Tufted Leather Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Schaffer Bros.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
taste by Schafer Bros. The chair features a mahogany frame with a round back and tufted chesterfield
Brass
Pair of Regency Style Tufted Blue Library Chairs
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of tufted blue library chairs made in the English regency taste. Features a
Brass
Pair of Gunmetal Leather Club Chairs by Schafer Brothers
By Schafer Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Extremely clean pair of tufted leather even arm club chairs in gunmetal leather, with decorative
Leather
French Blue Chippendale Mahogany Wing Chair by Schafer Brothers
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic wingback chair with matching ottoman made by Schafer Brothers in the Chippendale style with
Brass
Schafer Bros Tufted Leather Chair
By Schaffer Bros.
Located in New York, NY
Schafer Bros tufted leather chair. Has a rolling wood base.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Set of Four Midcentury Armchairs Designed by Konrad Schäfer, Lübke, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Lübke, Konrad Schäfer
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very confortable - Swivel - Office, desk or dining - Marked.
Aluminum
Pair of Georgian Style Red Leather Wingback Library Chairs
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of red leather wing chairs or library chairs made in the English Georgian taste by
Brass
Chippendale Style Tufted Leather Library Chair by Schafer Brothers
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
trim. Supported by cabriole legs with pad feet this chair was made by Schafer Brothers and has a
Brass
1969 Executive Armchairs Leather & Fiberglass Shell, Lübke
By Joe Colombo, Lübke, Eero Saarinen, Konrad Schäfer
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning 1969 leather and fiberglass shell executive armchairs by Konrad Schäfer. The now iconic
Metal
1960's German Six Dining Chairs Signed Lübke
By Interlübke
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Early 1960's dining chairs, design K. Schäfer for the well known german office and home furniture
Aluminum
Leather Club Chairs by Schafer Brothers
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of 20th century leather wing chairs by Schafer Brothers Furniture. Classic carved ball and
Leather
Sold
H 32.09 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Swivel Desk Chair in Fiberglass by Schafer for Interlubke, Germany, 1960s
By Interlübke, Schafer Brothers
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Early 1960s Interlubke desk chair in fiberglass with aluminium swivel foot designed by K. Schäfer
Aluminum
Leather Wingback Rolling Chair by Schafer Bros.
By Schaffer Bros.
Located in San Diego, CA
Exaggerated leather wingback chair studded with brass nailheads on solid wood rolling base
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$2,803 / item
H 23 in Dm 12 in
Cocktail Side Table Modern Round Handmade Sculpted Blackened Waxed Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
Table no. 3 - large J.M. Szymanski D. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items--some might say ...
Steel, Iron
$938 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$13,794 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$20,463 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31 in W 28 in D 24 in
Lovely Pair of Napoleon Billy Haines Style Slipper Chairs Hollywood Regency
By William Billy Haines
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Napoleon Billy Haines style slipper chairs. These chairs have wonderful wide oval seats and generous curved backs. Also check out the well carved stout cabriole legs a...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Solid Marble Shell Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Marble Sink Basin The shell is hand carved and Integrated into one square block of marble 20th century, we have one other the same which could work along side as a pair if...
Carrara Marble
Meander Leather and Brass Flexible Single Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Add color and flexibility to any room with the Meander One Arm Reading Light, an adjustable wall-mounted light fixture, with flexible leather wrapped arm. Shown here in orange leath...
Brass
$2,255 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Parisian Glass Holophane Mid-Century Globe Pendant Lights 'Up to 3 Available'
Located in London, GB
Original mid-century pendant lights. 40 cm model. Paris, France, c1950s. Original Parisian street lights, these lights produced by Europhane are formed from thick good qu...
Glass
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps made from Copper and inserted glass, 1960 This is a large version with 12.2" (31cm) in diameter. Rare pair of large 12.2" copper bubble pendant lights...
Brass
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
$950 / item
H 28 in W 12 in D 6 in
Piega Wall Lamp or Flushmount in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Bauhaus
Located in New York, NY
Piega wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture by Blueprint Lighting, 2020. An elegant study in clean lines and graceful curves, Piega is truly a go-anywhere design and is equally at...
Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
$2,489 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 37.41 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 8 Arms Talco Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 8 lights, Talco Blue artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Art Deco Daybed in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed or bed, walnut, sheepskin, Italy, 1940s This daybed evokes the stylistic hallmarks of the Art Deco movement of the 1940s. Its design embraces a sense of unity and purity thro...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 71 in W 54 in D 20 in
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Chrome Armoire Wardrobe Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl and chrome armoire/wardrobe. This piece is very rare and hard to find, this is the 1st time we have ever had one. It is in wonderful vintage...
Chrome
$8,400
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Easy Chair for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Brown Leather, Italy, 1969 Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and A...
Leather
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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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