Don S. Shoemaker Colonial Carved Wood Low Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare 1960's pinewood low chair by Don S. Shoemaker. This piece belongs to Shoemaker's "Colonial" line of furniture, produced in the second half of the decade. The pinewood chair's ...
Pine
"Silla T - Trabajo" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 50 Numbered Pieces
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Silla T- trabajo. Work chair made of three-pieces, edition of 50 numbered pieces, made of white Encino wood, with a compact idea where the design proposes the integration of the simp...
Oak
"Silla T - Trabajo" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 50 Numbered Pieces
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Silla T- trabajo. Work chair made of three-pieces, edition of 50 numbered pieces, made of white Encino wood, with a compact idea where the design proposes the integration of the simp...
Oak
Unavailable
H 54.5 in W 35 in D 26.75 in
Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
Between 1933 and 1939, the State Department of Vocational Education published trade and industrial bulletins (nicknamed “blue books” because of their blue covers) that contained auth...
Cedar
Seven Revival Style Dining Chairs Rush Seats Artes De Mexico Internacionales
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing set of seven Spanish Revival style dining chairs with original rush seats by Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA.
Metal
4 Colonial Style Dining Chairs with Rush Seats Stamped Hecho en Mexico
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
We were so excited to find these Hecho en Mexico Spanish Colonial style dining chairs with rush seat we could barely contain ourselves.
Metal
Sold
H 44 in W 25 in D 22 in
10 Arte De Mexico Oak & Paisley Tuscan Spanish Revival Dining Chairs Nailhead
By Arte de Mexico
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of ten Arte De Mexico style oak chairs. Features Tuscan / Spanish Revival or Louis XIII styling with a paisley upholstery accented with nailhead trim. Scrolled feet are connected...
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Set of 4 Spanish Style Rolling Game Chairs with Original Turquoise Vinyl Covers
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
This set of four rolling game chairs are done in a Spanish or Mediterranean style reminiscent of Artes de Mexico.
Faux Leather, Wood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 12.01 in D 12.6 in
"Silla T - Trabajo" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 50 Numbered Pieces
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Silla T- trabajo. Work chair made of three-pieces, edition of 50 numbered pieces, made of white Encino wood, with a compact idea where the design proposes the integration of the simp...
Oak
Tekton / Mario Benedetti / Calvirugs / Art321
By Calvirugs, Mario Benedetti
Located in COYOACAN, DF
TEKTON comes from the Greek and means "builder or build", which together with the word Arch (meaning Boss, authority or more than), together form the word Architect and / or Architec...
Wool
Game Side Table
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
These side wooden stools capture the elegance and charm of antique card tables, where cards and camaraderie intertwined in endless afternoons. Each bench is meticulously designed wit...
Wood, Cedar
Set of 2 brutalist stools from the 1960s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set of 2 Italian-made 1960s brutalist stools. Pine wood and in excellent vintage condition, very healthy texture. Interesting and distinctive is the leg that characterizes these st...
Wood
$320Sale Price|26% Off
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Pair of 'BENJAMIN' Stools by Lisa Norinder for IKEA, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, BE
Pair of IKEA Benjamin plywood stools designed by Lisa Noringer, 1990's. Made of plywood. Stackable and can be used either as a stool or side table. Modern iconic designs from Ikea. ...
Plywood
$1,125
H 40.56 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in
1960s solid wood chair with an ornate, hand-carved backrest – Made in Spain
Located in München, DE
Beautiful handmade solid wood chair. Mid-Century Modern Made in the 1960s. Marked: "Made in Spain." Striking, unique shape with an intricately carved backrest. The legs and backrest...
Wood
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
$320Sale Price|26% Off
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Pair of 'Benjamin' Stools by Lisa Norinder for IKEA, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, BE
Pair of IKEA Benjamin plywood stools designed by Lisa Noringer, 1990's. Made of plywood. Stackable and can be used either as a stool or side table. Modern iconic designs from Ikea. ...
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Plywood Kid's Chair, Hand-Crafted, USA, 1940s Style
By Ilonka Karasz
Located in Portland, OR
Fantastic early modernist plywood kid's chair. A sculpture, a historical reference, a functional design. Cut fir plywood stained and fitted together with minimal use of fasteners- a...
Plywood
French Provincial Oak Chair, Vintage 1960s, Heavy Design, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together. They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
Oak
Rare Handcrafted Wooden Chair, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Working against the minimal shapes and ergonomic design of streamlined mid-century European furniture, the maker of this side chair moved away from highly polished factory uniformity...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Dining Chair, French Design, 1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This dining chair was designed around 1960 by an unknown French designer. Compared to antique furniture from the previous century, it is characterized by a design that eliminates exc...
Wood
Contemporary Wood Stool
By Pedro Useche
Located in Boston, MA
Flexus plywood stool. One of a kind.
Plywood
$511
H 27.17 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
LIPTA Folk Design Dining Chair, Carved Larch Wood, Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful dining chair produced in 1973 by LIPTA company in Czechoslovakia. The chair is made of carved larch wood boards. The chair shows a beautiful design originating in the Czech...
Wood
1970s Folding Stools by Roger Tallon for Sentou
By Roger Tallon
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic stools designed by Roger Tallon for Sentou from the 1970s. High-quality solid beech wood frame and and a foldable design for convenient storage. Quality Features: very good ...
Stainless Steel
$69,000
H 36.38 in W 14.77 in D 17.64 in
Carlo Mollino, Side Chair from Casa Del Sol, Chestnut, Brass, Italy, 1953
By Carlo Mollino
Located in High Point, NC
A chestnut and brass side chair designed and produced by Carlo Mollino for Casa Del Sol, a Ski Resort in Cervinia, Italy, 1953. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from The Muse...
Brass
$1,557 / item
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Prisma Oak Stool with Three Layered Seating by Luis Gimeno
Located in Geneve, CH
Prisma Oak Stool by Luis Gimeno Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 45 cm Materials: Oak. Four sleek prism-shaped legs support a top seat crafted from three layers of thick, dark brown ash ...
Oak
$1,170
H 28.88 in W 24.38 in D 18.5 in
Rainer Daumiller Carved Pine Dining Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pine armchair designed by Danish architect Rainer Daumiller and crafted by Hirtshals Sawmill in the 1970s. This sculptural chair is a hallmark of Daumiller’s organic desi...
Pine
$6,706 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Custom Made Turkish Rug Ottoman with Iron Base
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made Cocktail ottoman Size: 48" x 48" x 18" Iron base finished in antique bronze finish. This item was constructed using a vintage turkish rug, this hemp and wool rug is a ...
Metal, Iron
$117,000 / set
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 23 in
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh X-Frame Dining Armchairs in Teak and Linen
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered teak dining armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, distinguished by their crossed side supports, angular open arms and surviving institution...
Linen, Teak
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
Sold|$1,500
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 0.4 in
Pedro Friedeberg “El Vuelo De Mozart” Silkscreen Art Unframed
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pedro Friedeberg original silkscreen "El vuelo de Mozart”. Signed by the artist. Edition of 30. Includes signature Pedro Friedeberg. The price includes the frame.
Cotton
Paavo Tynell Chandelier with Snowflakes Model 9065
By Paavo Tynell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and beautiful Paavo Tynell chandelier, circa 1950s. Stamped "made in Finland, Taito Oy, 9065". Polished and lacquered brass with perforations, flower shaped brass form holdin...
Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Model 2098 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Model 2098 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Smoked brown tinted panels paired with an etched bottom diffuser. This fixture...
Crystal, Brass
Custom Made Iron and Vintage Turkish Rug Ottoman
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made iron and upholstered bench ottoman, the base is a custom finished iron base, with antique turkish rug upholstered top. The very durable top is a heavy wool hemp and cotto...
Iron
$2,000
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 22.84 in
Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair hand painted designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, includes
Wood, Pine
$2,300 / item
H 18 in Dm 18 in
Calcatta Viola Marble-Topped & Walnut Base Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Marble
$13,072 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Large Flush Mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Model 155, circa 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and large lacquered metal and brass flush mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1950s, (Model 155) Socket: 3 x e27 or e26 (US) for standard screw bulbs. In a very go...
Metal, Brass
$220,000
H 8.27 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Studio B.B.P.R. 1962 Ceiling Light for Arteluce, Lacquered Aluminum
By Studio BBPR, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Arteluce, ceiling light, model ‘2045/p’, lacquered aluminum, acid-etched prismatic glass, Italy, 1962 This playful ceiling light is designed by Studio B.B.P.R. f...
Metal, Aluminum
$3,000
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Mid Century Floating Nightstands with Pepe Mendoza Pulls
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Pair of Floating Nightstands with Pepe Mendoza Pulls. Made in solid first quality mahogany wood. Pepe Mendoza: Designer, Pepe Mendoza ran a foundry in Mexi...
Wood
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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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