$7,917
H 44 in W 26.38 in D 20.5 in
Walter Skull of High Wycombe. Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Chequer Inlays
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Walter Skull High Wycombe. Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Chequer Inlays To The Arms. There are
Ebony, Fruitwood, Oak
Cadeira Caveira Inox/Skull Inox Chair by Alê Jordão
By Alê Jordão
Located in Hollywood, CA
A uniquely designed chair/sculpture by Brazilian designer Alê Jordão. The chair is made of
Stainless Steel
Thames Valley Windsor Chair
By Edwin Skull
Located in Greenwich, CT
identical to one formerly in Skull's collection (Illustrated pg 44, Figure TV11, The English Regional Chair
Ash, Elm
Mid-Century Skull Fabric Chair
Located in Wilton, CT
A vintage tall-back club chair custom upholstered in a striking skull fabric. Contrasting arms, and
Sold
H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 in
Brutalist Modernist Ebonised Hardwood Skull Silhouette Side Hall Chairs
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A truly fab pair of side/hall chairs, ive not seen the like before. Produced in a hardwood and
Hardwood
Luke Hannam, Deer Skull on Studio Chair
By Luke Hannam
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas H51 x W40 cm (unframed)
Paint
Pair of Louis XV Style Skull Chairs
Located in Oaks, PA
A fun pair of Louis XV style armchairs with faux shearling upholstered seat and arms with skull
19th c. Victorian Balloon Back Skull Chair
By Anthony Baratta
Located in New York City, NY
19th c. Victorian balloon back scull chair custom designed by Anthony Baratta. Upholstered in pink
Medical Skull Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Bridport, CT
Traditional high back club chairs upholster with medical skull fabric on back. Nail head details
Linen, Cotton, Wood
"Skulls" Oversized Armchair
By TPOP Designs
Located in Bedford, NY
UNIQUE CHAIR WITH COMBINATION OF FABRICS- RECENTLY REUPHOLSTERED STYLED BY TPOP.FIVE FOOT HIGH
Linen
Surrealistic 1940's Plaster Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Surrealistic 1940's plaster arm chair. Unusual arm chair with animal skull/bone motif. In the style
Pair of Bauhaus Style Royal Chrome Club Chairs
By Bauhaus
Located in Bedford, NY
microsuede fabric has a skull sewed to one side of the back pillow which faces the rear of the chair make
19th Century Edwin Skull 'Plectaneum' Folding Campaign Chair
By Edwin Skull
Located in Concord, MA
Rare Edwin Skull 'Plectaneum' folding campaign chair, English, circa 1870. Fashioned out of
Birch, Willow
$3,822
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Heals & Son. An Arts & Crafts narrow oak extending dining table
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals and Son. An Arts and Crafts narrow oak extending dining table with two leaves.Dimensions: Height 76 cm x Width 137 cm x Depth 69 cmExtended: Height 76 cm x Width 183 cm x Depth...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Oak Framed Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
Exceptional quality oak framed, bobbin turned settee with decorative brass stud work. This settee has been re-upholstered with Liberty velvet fabric ‘Shand Voyage, Winter’ This was...
Oak
$3,822
H 78 in W 44 in D 14.75 in
Shapland & Petter, Style of MH Baillie Scott, an Arts & Crafts Oak Hall Cupboard
By Shapland & Petter, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts & Crafts oak hall cupboard in the style of M.H. Baillie Scott, of tapering Architectural form. The flaring cornice with an open upper hat cupboard, flank...
Oak
Arts & Crafts 2 Seater Settle By William Birch
By William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak framed 2 seater settle Ergonomic back slats with stylised tulip decoration Turned legs and drop-in rush seats By William Birch of High Wycombe Circa 1900 H...
Rush, Ash
$1,638 / item
H 37.5 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Two English Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Armchairs with Large Flat Extended Arms
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Harris Lebus. A Pair of English Arts and Crafts oak reclining armchairs with floral upholstery and large flat extended arms, ideal for a mug of tea or coffee to rest on. Although ...
Fabric, Oak
$1,365 / item
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 16 in
Three Arts & Crafts Oak Bedside Cabinets with Marble Tops and Extending Shelves.
Located in London, GB
A near set of three Arts & Crafts oak bedside cabinets with extending shelves to each side. With marble tops and lower cabinets. Two cabinets have similar floral brass pull handles a...
Marble
$17,064
H 38.98 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
M H Baillie Scott Arts & Crafts oak side chair with line & Mother of Pearl inlay
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott. A period Arts and Crafts oak side chair with canted corners to the top and a circular double loop inlaid detail centered with a Mother-of-Pearl dot. The central ba...
Oak
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