1920s Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Architect Schubad, Solid Oak & Velvet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School lounge chairs. Design by architect Schubad.
Velvet, Oak
1920s Art Deco Lounge Chair by Max Coini, Solid Oak & Macassar Ebony
By Max Coini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School lounge chair. Design by Max Coini Amsterdam.
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Side Chairs by Willem Penaat, Oak & Macassar Ebony, 1917
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School side chairs. Design by Willem Penaat and executed by H.P.
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Lounge Chair by Cornelis van der Sluys, 1918, Dutch Design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School lounge chair. Design by Cornelis van der Sluys.
Velvet, Oak
1970s Cosco of Columbus Indiana White Vinyl and Chrome Dining Chair
By Cosco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This particular piece came from Cornell University's School of Architecture. The chair is comprised of a chromed tubular steel frame with a white vinyl seat.
Chrome
Pair of 19th Century American Gilt Stenciled Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Hitchcock School side chairs featuring gilt stenciled decoration throughout and to include having newer rush seats, circa 1830.
Wood
1960's Elbe Stacking Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Elbe Stacking Dining Chairs - Pair. 1960's vintage stacking school, university dining chair made with shaped birch seat and back on a metal frame.
Birch
20th Century Nichols & Stone National Cathedral Ebonized and Gilt Windsor Chair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Nichols & Stone National Cathedral School Ebonized and Gilt Windsor Chair in excellent vintage condition.
Hardwood, Paint
$101 / item
1950's Classic Stacking Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
You are welcome to ask for a particular colour shade and we will do our best, but styles will always be mixed and always vintage stacking school or university chairs with great chara...
Steel
$114 / item
1960’s Elbe Blue Stacking Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Elbe Blue Stacking Dining Chairs. These are vintage stacking school or university dining chairs, made with shaped birch seats and backs on a metal frame.
Steel, Metal
$911Sale Price / item|55% Off
Most Sought After Paghold Industrial Retro Metal Bendwood Chair Set of 6 Chairs
By Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Markington, GB
Originally designed for schools, these chairs were built to last — combining durability with timeless industrial style.
Metal
1950s Lamstak Beech Stacking Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This is one of our favourite models of chairs. Designed de by Lamstak it was an iconic school, Church, Community chair of the 50s.
Beech
1960's Original French Mullca School Bench with Back
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Mullca, one of our favourite makers, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair. Sadly the co...
Beech
1950’s Children's Lamstak Beech Stacking Dining Chairs – Set Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Designed by Lamstak, it was an iconic school, Church, community chair of the 50's. Lamstak was a large producer of chairs in the mid century period.
Beech
1950's Elbe Steel Grey Stacking Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Elbe Steel Grey Stacking Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available. These are a 1950’s vintage stacking school/university dining chair made with shaped birch seats and backs o...
Steel
Set of four oak and leather ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell
By Gordon Russell
Located in Petworth, GB
Rare set of four Arts and Crafts Cotswold School ladder back dining chairs by Gordon Russell.
Oak
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's
By Ello Furniture, Constantini
Located in New York, NY
Heroic set of Post Modern, Hollywood Regency school black lacquered dining chairs made in Italy by Pieto Costantini, imported by Ello, circa 1970-1980's.
Leather, Wood
Finest Quality Workmanship Oak Arts & Crafts Ladies Desk or Bedroom Chair, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Geometrical design Dutch Amsterdamse School desk chair for the ladies. Those who have purchased an antique Arts & Crafts or even an Art Deco ladies desk may have found that finding ...
Oak
Pair of Memento Counter Stools by Jesse Sanderson for Wdstck
By WDSTCK, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a sturdy oak school chair from the 1950’s in mind, Sanderson takes us back to his childhood and designs the Memento counter stool.
Metal
$1,810
School Desk And 2 Chairs
Located in Beaune, FR
Oak school desk with 2 chairs. Cast-iron base. The set is in good condition.
Cast Iron
1970’s French White Grey Mullca Stacking Button Stools
Located in Hook, Hampshire
One of our most favourite companies, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the Mullca company, that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair. Sadl...
Beech
1960’s French Silver Grey Mullca Stacking Stools
Located in Hook, Hampshire
One of our most favourite companies, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the Mullca company, that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair. Sadl...
Steel
Matched Pair Modernist Jean Prouve Style Plywood Arm Chairs by Brunswick
By Jean Prouvé, Brunswick Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
This uncommon model is similar to the more prevalent Brunswick plywood school chairs but was made for adult use and was commonly found in public institutions and later in bowling all...
Steel
Minimalist Metal and Plywood Stackable Armchairs by Gijs Van Der Sluis, Set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Minimalist Metal and Plywood Stackable Armchairs by Gijs Van Der Sluis, Set of 6 - vintage stacking chairs - school chairs SHIPPING NOTE: CONTACT US FOR A CUSTOM SHIPPING QUOTE PRIO...
Metal
Blue Chair Oil Painting on Paper, French School, Signed, 1990s
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
Blue chair, original painting by Pierre Coquet (1926-2021) Oil on paper laid on a board, signed in the bottom right 38 x 41 cm (43 x 46 x 3,5cm frame included) In a Pierre Bonnard s...
Oil
1950's Mullca French Stools - Aqua Square Seat
Located in Hook, Hampshire
In 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair. Sadly the company no longer exists but their vint...
Birch
$1,381Sale Price|20% Off
French Modernist Oil Coffee Table & Chair in Mediterranean Window Interior View
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Morning Tranquility French School, late 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 26 inches canvas : 24 x 20 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: the...
Oil, Canvas
Munkegaard School Desks & Chairs Arne Jacobsen, 1956
Located in London, GB
Description: School desks and chairs designed for the Munkegaard School by Danish architect and designer, Arne Jacobsen during the mid-late 1950s.
Steel
Kem Weber for Heywood Wakefield's Trimline Group Maple Desk c.1950
By Kem Weber, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A solid Maple, mid-century modern school or student chair. Curved wooden seat and backrest made of solid maple, supported by a tubular chrome steel frame.
Steel
$1,387Sale Price|20% Off
1950's French Expressionist Signed Painting Lady Seated in Chair Harvest Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harvest View French artist, 'Chevalier' signed and dated 1958 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 23.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condit...
Oil
1950’s Vintage Mullca Industrial French Stacking High Stool - Steel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
In 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair. Sadly the company no longer exists but their vint...
Birch
$1,512Sale Price|20% Off
1900's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Lady Seated in Chair
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady in a Chair French Post-Impressionist artist, circa 1900 oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: v...
Canvas
1920's Art Deco "Amsterdam School" Teak Arm Chairs with Purple Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid teak arm chairs from the 1920s Amsterdam School movement, offered as a pair.
Velvet, Teak, Upholstery
Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk and Cabinet with Desk & Drawers
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shown with a Prouve inspired school chair (sold).
Metal
1960's French Mullca Vintage Stacking Laboratory Stool, Red - LAST FEW REMAINING
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
One of our most favourite companies, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the Mullca company, that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair. Sadl...
Metal
Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Styled Chiavari Arm Chair
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very elegant faux bamboo styled brass arm chair with upholstered seat in a glossy high grade deep marine blue green vinyl fabric. This well crafted chair is in a small scale perfec...
Brass
Drawing, 18th Century French School, the Sedan Chair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Two men with a cab or the Sedan chair, in the style of Touzé. Bears collector's stamp (possibly the eye-form mark of Nathaniel Hone) and inscribed indistinctly (lr) Black ink and g...
1970's French Light Blue Laboratory Stools - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
One of our most favourite companies, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the Mullca company, that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair. Sadl...
Steel
1960's Mullca Low Stacking Stool - White - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
In 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair. Sadly the company no longer exists but vintage Mu...
Metal
Expressionist Amsterdam School Reclining Chairs, Oak and Fabric Upholstery, 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early Amsterdam School (1910-1930) reclining chairs manufactured c. 1920.
Oak, Bentwood
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair, 1920s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Dutch Amsterdam School / Hague School Art Deco chair from the 1920s.
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Dutch Art Deco Haagse School desk chair by Hendrik Wouda, 1920s
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
The design belongs firmly to the world of the Haagse School, or The Hague School, the Dutch Art Deco movement that developed in the Netherlands in the 1920s.
Oak
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Girl in Chair, Flemish School Oil Painting, Renaissance, 16th Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite oil painting on wood, created by an unknown Flemish artist in 1594, depicts a young girl seated in a chair. The artwork is in very good condition, though some modest r...
Oil
Amsterdam School Art Deco high back arm chairs, The Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
A striking pair of Amsterdam School armchairs, defined by their sculptural presence and expressive craftsmanship.
Velvet, Hardwood, Ebony
1960s Mullca French High Stools, Chocolate Round, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
In 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair. Sadly the company no longer exists but their vint...
Birch
1950's Original Mullca Long Bench With Back - 2.5 Metre - Large Quantity Availab
Located in Hook, Hampshire
In 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair. Sadly the company no longer exists but vintage fu...
Birch
Vintage Art Deco Haagse School Oak Dining Set with Two Chairs, Netherlands
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant Art Deco Haagse School dining set consisting of a square oak table and two matching chairs.
Oak
$20,000
"Red Chair" Diana Kurz, 1962 Figurative Expressionist Painting New York School
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Red Chair, 1962 Signed, titled, dated on verso Oil on canvas 53 x 41 1/2 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family...
Canvas, Oil
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bowed Spindle Plank Seat School Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37" H x 26" W x 23" D x 17.5" Seat height 28.5" Arm height.
Oak
$2,376Sale Price|20% Off
Large 1940's French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil - Old Chair with Fruit
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated 1940's Title: Post-Impressionist oil depicting this 'Van Gogh' chair in an interior with fruit.
Oil
$2,088
Woman Seated in a Klismos Chair. Italian School, Transavantgarde Oil on Canvas.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid 20th Century Italian portrait of a seated lady signed Battionni bottom left. Presented in a white and gilt wood frame. A characterful stylised portrait of a young girl, seated o...
Canvas, Oil
FOC Child Desk Chair Set White Metal Wood School Mid Century Portugal 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
A rare and characterful mid-century children’s desk and chair set produced by FOC (Fábrica Osório Castro) in Portugal during the 1960s, clearly reflecting the influence of functional...
Metal, Steel
$1,063Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1950's Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer & Co London"
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Vintage 1950's Oak Combined school Desk and Chair "George M Hammer & Co London."
Steel
1960’s Original French Mullca Long Slatted Grey Tone Benches
Located in Hook, Hampshire
One of our most favourite makers, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company Mullca that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair the 510, ...
Steel
$222 / item
1950's French Mullca Cafe Dining Tables
Located in Hook, Hampshire
One of our most favourite makers, in 1947 Robert Muller and Gaston Cavaillon created the company that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair. Sadly the compa...
Metal
American School - Autograph by Giuseppe Prezzolini - 1941
Located in Roma, IT
In response to a previous letter from the Countess requesting information on American schools, Giuseppe Prezzolini, from the chair of Roman Languages at the Columbia University, resp...
Paper, Ink
Pair of Art Deco Hague School Oak Armchairs, Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Pair of Dutch armchairs from the 1920s, designed in the characteristic architectural language of the Hague School.The chairs feature strongly constructed wooden frames with broad geo...
Oak
Hand-Crafted Oak & Metal American Mission School Desk, Shaker Style
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission metal and oak small child's school desk with attached chair and flip top to desk.
Metal
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs in Original Upholstery, Netherlands, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dutch modern set of six chairs of Amsterdamse school. The original upholstery creates an authentic quality.
Fabric, Wood
Child Jesus enthroned. Wood, terracotta, fabric. Spanish school, 18th c etc.
Located in Madrid, ES
Wood, terracotta, fabric. Spanish school, 18th century and later (chair). The chair, with its oval, hollow back adorned with vegetal motifs tied in gold, features gently curved arms...
Other
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