Savonarola Chair, Year 1900
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Sedia Savonarola, Made in Italy, Anno 1900. La struttura è in legno massello. La seduta e lo
Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Savonarola Chair, Year 1900
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Sedia Savonarola, Made in Italy, Anno 1900. La struttura è in legno massello. La seduta e lo
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
descents from the roman curule seat. It took the name of sedia Savonarola because of its emergence during
Walnut
Chair with foldings slats, called "Savonarole"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
took the name of sedia Savonarola because of its emergence during the Florentine government of friar
Wood, Walnut
$3,760 / set
H 37 in W 14.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of 19th-Century Italian Renaissance Revival Savonarola: Sevilla Arc I & II
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Italian Renaissance Revival chairs crafted in the sedia tenaglia or Savonarola form, Sevilla Arc I
Wood
Italian Savonarola Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian 16th century 'Sedia Savonarola', a folding chair in beech and walnut with incised
Sold
H 34.5 in W 29 in D 22 in
Pair of Italian Walnut and Leather Sedia del Campo Savonarola Chairs, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome set of antique chairs are known “Sedia del Campo” or field chairs. Although this type
Leather, Walnut
$3,500
H 64 in W 25.6 in D 2 in
Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Mirror Swedish Empire Neoclassical signed, 19th century, Sweden. A mirror made during the Empire period, first half of 19th century. Signed with maker's name paper stamp on back, cir...
Wood
$17,083 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,115 / item
H 23.6 in Dm 19.6 in
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi Paper & Stainless Steel Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer, Dagmar
Located in Glendale, CA
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi paper & stainless steel table lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed by Dagmar Mombach and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lightin...
Stainless Steel
$7,771 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
$19,900
H 22 in W 28 in D 28 in
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Tao Shelf, Tall Side Table, Bronze
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Manhasset, NY
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Tao Shelf, Tall Side Table, Bronze Rare and important signed example of an engraved and patinated bronze-clad wood 'Tao' side table by P...
Bronze
$48,000 / set
H 17.5 in W 19.75 in D 18.75 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Etched Bronze, Rare Tao Side Tables, USA, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Manhasset, NY
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Rare 'Tao' Side or End Tables, Bronze, 1960s Rare and important pair of occasional tables designed and produced by Philip and Kelvin L...
Bronze
$1,675
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair, Italy, late 19th Century. It is currently being reupholstered, and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us two yards of your fabric a...
Bone, Upholstery, Wood
Single Louis XVI Style Painted Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XVI style headboard for a single or twin bed. Great style -- hand painted with gold "gilt" painted accents. A wonderful addition for a guest room or single room. Search terms:...
Wood
$14,436
H 88.59 in W 29.53 in D 11.42 in
Tommaso Barbi Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Floor Lamp "Ginkgo", 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi, Bottega Gadda
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Ginkgo four-leaf brass floor lamp, design Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda, 1970s.
Brass
$1,267Sale Price|35% Off
H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
Wool
Quantum Bar
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
The charcoal oak exterior of this bar is segmented by a copper stringing pattern which directs the path of the wood grain. Within the bar, the copper shelving provides a striking co...
Copper
$50,000 / set
H 22 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps Fine bronze mounts separate the six painted panels decorated with chinoiserie figures in ...
Bronze, Ormolu
$6,650
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 19.1 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. Made out of basic elemen...
Cane, Teak
$5,800
H 33 in W 22 in D 61 in
MCM Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise by Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless and elegant Mid-Century Modern chaise lounge or recliner designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Marked on the frame ( signature and...
Metal, Chrome
Stained Art Glass Window Depicting Ruth
Located in Baltimore, MD
A massive Gothic-arched brightly-colored stained glass depiction of the biblical Ruth holding a wheatsheaf in a wheat field by a stream. The image is bordered by columns supporting...
Art Glass
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