$1,875
H 41 in W 25 in D 26 in
Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sikes Furniture Co. This rocking chair is from the 1930s and is all handmade. Wonderful original
Maple
$1,490 / set
H 34 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s SIKES
By Sikes Chair Company, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of FOUR American rustic side chairs crafted in hard rock maple. Their distinctive russet
Maple
Sold
H 34 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of Ten Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s
By Sikes Chair Company, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of ten American rustic side chairs crafted in hard rock maple. Their distinctive russet
Maple
Sold
H 41.5 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
American Colonial Modernist Solid Maple Rocking Chair, Attrib Sikes Chair Co
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Colonial modernist solid maple rocker attributed to Sikes Chair co... Superior quality and
Maple
Herman de Vries High Back Rocking Chair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Rochester, NY
American colonial modernist style solid maple tall back rocking chair in good original condition w
Maple
Sold
H 38.25 in W 42 in D 19.07 in
American Craft Hard Rock Maple 4 Drawer Dresser with Sculptural Pulls by Sikes
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning design of a solid hard rock maple four drawer dresser made by American Company Sikes
Maple
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H 41 in W 25 in D 26 in
Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Amherst, NH
Sikes Furniture Co. This rocking chair is from the 1930s and is all handmade. The chair has been
Maple
Unavailable|$9,351 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Concrete Lighting 'LV' Ceiling Light
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'LV' concrete lightings designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design. Ceiling light LED GU10 7W 85-240V 80Ra 500LM 3000K (compatible with US electric system) Bentu Design's furnitur...
Concrete
$528Sale Price|34% Off
H 34 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms). These sturdy wooden dining chairs complement the set of four dining chairs that are al...
Wood
Antique Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer a most unique antique Mexican Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table with outstanding patina. The stool is not included.
Wood
$2,595
H 22 in W 19.25 in D 19.25 in
Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp by Miller Lamp Co., Circa 1920s
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous six-panel caramel curved slag glass shade By Miller Lamp Company USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 19.25"W x 19.25"D x ...
Metal
$5,500 / set
H 40.16 in W 21.86 in D 22.45 in
Set of Six "Razorblade" Oak Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive mid-century set of dining chairs is representative of the fundamental axioms of Scandinavian design that revolve around quality and function. Kjaernulf’s work reveals...
Fabric, Oak
Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set two continuous arm and two side Windsor Chairs in solid red maple with high barrel back, made in Slovenia. Great vintage condition. Measure 22.5" in width, 24" in depth and 4...
Maple
$5,776 / set
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
An Original Dondolo Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Dondolo rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s. Bentwood and original cane. We only have a single chair available. The price is for the single chair. Fast ...
Cane, Wood
$3,995
H 45 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Desk locks, and ...
Copper
Jacobean Walnut Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from rich acacia wood and finished in an elegant country walnut stain, this exquisite piece exudes sophistication. The inlaid parquet oyster veneer top adds a refined touch, ...
Wood
$7,500
H 31.5 in W 64.25 in D 18 in
English 1860s Oak Dresser Base with Drawers, Scalloped Apron and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak dresser base from the mid 19th century, with three drawers, scalloped apron and turned legs. Created in England during the third quarter of the 19th century, this oak ...
Oak
$3,000
H 34.26 in W 34.26 in D 10.24 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Demilune Console with Marble Top featuring Sea Snakes
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful Hollywood Regency brass console table with sea snake motif. It features semi-circular marble top in colour of peach. Made in Italy in 1950s....
Marble, Brass
$5,675 / item
H 34 in W 48 in D 18 in
Dovetail 3 x 2 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut 6 Drawers
By Andrew Forseth, Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
Our Dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of ...
Brass
Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a rare first year production from HG Knoll Associates of a stunning rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson. It boasts a solid birch frame with original woven leather webbing ...
Leather, Birch
$2,450
H 38 in W 34 in D 0.07 in
Navajo Picture Writing on Muslin, Four Corn Maidens with Four Lizard Guardians
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unknown Navajo picture writing on muslin Four corn maidens with four lizard guardians Muslin, mineral pigments, sand. Navajo Medicine Man active 1947 - 1970 Measures: 38 inches ...
Other
$2,274
H 24.41 in W 11.42 in D 10.63 in
Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Floor Ashtray, Wrought Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish wrought iron floor ashtray or drinks / cocktails table standing on a tripod base, Spain, 1940s. Handcrafted in wrought iron. The top stands on a tripod base with twisting de...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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