Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Tobacco Maple Finish with Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
solid maple. Desk is in great original vintage condition. Comes with (1) Paul Mccobb spindle back
Brass
Set of Six Caviuna Wood Spindle Back Dining Chairs
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in London, London
Set of Six Caviuna Wood Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s.
Fabric
Pair of Spindle Back Lounge Chairs by Paul László
Located in New York, NY
These custom chairs have ebonized wood frames, wide plank arms and shaped cut-outs. Curved backs
Pair of Spindle-Back Lounge Chairs by Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
These custom chairs have ebonized wood frames, wide plank arms and shaped cut-outs. Curved Backs w
Sold|$6,950
Spindle-Back Armchair, Brazil, 1950s
Located in London, London
Elegant spindle-backed armchair, Brazil, 1950s
Wood, Fabric
Set of Six Caviuna Wood Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Set of Six Caviuna Wood Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s. Please
Wood, PVC
Sold|$18,500
Rare lounge Chair and Ottoman by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Rare lounge chair with spindle back detail and splayed arms. Matching ottoman is extremely rare
Sold|$1,434
Chippendale Period Spindle Back Chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
A charming Chippendale period spindle back chair. Cuban mahogany, low back, nursing chair in
Sold|$4,000
Pair of Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Spindle Back Chairs. Newly Upholstered in Linen.
Wood, Linen
Sold|$650
English Spindle Back Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English spindle back chair, the back is shaped for a very comfortable sitting, original rush seat
Rush, Elm, Oak
Sold|$3,250
Set of Six Shaker-Style Spindle Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six spindle back chairs created in the Shaker-style popular in the late 1800s. *Not
Pewter
Sold|$880
pair of antique spindle back chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a wonderful pair of spindle back chairs from N. China. Polished elmwood with a pronounced grain
Elm
Sold|$3,000
Pair of Spindle Back Chairs by Sonne Rosen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Spindle Back Chairs by Sonne Rosen.
Beech, Fabric
Four Swedish Spindle Back Chairs Design by Yngve Ekström for Nassjo Stolfabrik
By Yngve Ekström, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Four very nice spindle back chairs by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström for Nassjo Stolfabrik and sold
Teak, Wood
Sold|$250
Child's Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Two child sized windsor style chairs with windsor style spindle back and turned and splayed legs
Sold|$2,495 / set
Pair of 18th Century Elm Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Dallington, East Sussex
A very good pair of mid-18th century elm spindle back chairs. Of charming form and with a fantastic
Elm
Sold|$1,650
Chrome Spindle Back Chair
By Dalum
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A terrific high style modernist side/desk/vanity chair. Having an unusual and elegant spindle type
Thonet Mid Century Modern Black Lacquered Spindle Back Chairs, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Morgan, UT
Thonet black lacquered spindle back Mid-Century Modern chairs, set of 4 Thonet, USA, 1950s
Oak
6 Antique Rush Seated Chairs, Country Lancashire Farmhouse, Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
6 antique rush seated chairs, country Lancashire farmhouse, spindle back chairs, England 1910
Ash
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Small Spindle Back Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Turned spindles,upholstered seat
Sold|$3,400
Pair Spindle Back Chairs by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two armchairs in teak, each with rounded back with spindle supports; one bearing the label "Sibast
Ash
Paul McCobb Planner Group Spindle Back Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury solid maple chair designed by Paul McCobb.
Maple
Good and True Set of Six 19th Century Elm Spindle Back Chairs c. 1860
Located in Heathfield, GB
With an excellent colour and recently re-rushed seats, this beautiful set of spindle back chairs
Elm
Paul McCobb Style Black Spindle Back Chair (Three Available)
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three black spindle back farm windsor chairs in the style of Paul McCobb. Sold individually.
19th Century Harlequin Set of Ten Ash & Elm Spindle Back Chairs of Superb Patina
Located in Suffolk, GB
Early/mid-19th century Harlequin set of ten ash and elm spindle back chairs of superb patina
Ash, Elm
Sold|$3,800
Pair of Swedish Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of spindle backed armchairs with rounded form, Sweden circa 1880. Floral carving on the backs
Wood
Sold|$1,164 / set
Set of Six George III Period Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Set of six George III period elm spindle back and rush seated chairs.
Elm
Sold|$1,250 / set
Pair of Danish Modern Spindle-Back Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Charming pair of Danish modern armchairs with spindle backs in stained beech from the 1940s with
Antique Elm Lancashire Rush Seated Spindle Back Chair, Scotland 1900, H380
Located in Vancouver, BC
Elm Original finish Shaped to rail With decorative turned spindle back With rope seat Supported on
Elm
Four Mid-Century Wooden Spindle Back Chairs, 1950s in Tapiovaara Style
By Pastoe, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Four Classic wooden spindle back design chairs black painted back and legs. Not marked but probably
Wood
Set of Four Brazilian Spindle Back Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood) frame with D-shaped cane seat and curved back with sixteen spindles
Cane, Jacaranda
Pair of hand crafted walnut spindle back chairs by John Nyquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand crafted spindle back armchairs with tufted leather seats by California wood craftsman
Walnut, Leather
Sold|$6,400
George Nakashima Spindle Back Cushion Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A George Nakashima walnut spindle back chair made with mortise and tenon joinery.
Set of Three Yngve Ekstrom for Nesto Spindle Back "Circle" Chairs, Sweden 1950's
By Yngve Ekström, Nesto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
3 dark oak spindle back chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Nesto.
Oak
Sold|$1,000 / set
Set of Six Danish Modern Spindle Back Oak Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of Six 1950s-Early 60s Danish Spindle Back Chairs with Upholstered Cushions. The backs with
Oak
Vintage Danish Spindle Back Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Folke Pålsson’s spindle-back chair brings back memories for many people who have encountered this
Beech
Sold|$1,500
Italian Brass Spindle Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful vintage brass Italian Chiavari spindle back chair has been updated with a metallic
Brass
Sold|$2,495
8 Lancashire Spindle Back Kitchen Chairs.
Located in Skipton, GB
This ash and elm mixed Set of 8 Lancashire spindle back chairs are made in the desirable Lancashire
Ash, Beech, Birch, Elm
Modern Set of Four Swedish Spindle Back Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Wegner
By Alf Svensson, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A Scandinavian modern set of four wooden spindle back chairs inspired by Hans Wegner and in the
Wood
Set of 8 "Eva" Dining Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Oakland, CA
Great high spindle back chairs designed by Koefoeds Hornslet. Arm Height is 25.5
Teak
Helge Sibast Set of Eight Teak Chairs with Leather Seat Model N°8
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Gorgeous teak spindle back chairs by Helge Sibast these are in great vintage condition new
Leather, Teak
Sold|$9,500
Set of Eight English Country Chairs
Located in Kirkland, WA
Set of Eight English Lancashire Spindle Back Chairs This set is composed of one arm and seven
Ash
20th c. Robert Oerley Four-piece Breakfast Suite
By Robert Oerley
Located in Niederrussback, AT
Robert Oerley four-piece breakfast suite consisting of a pedestal table, two spindle-back chairs
Wood
Sold|$1,100 / set
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Chairs in Black, circa 1955
By Paul McCobb
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back chairs in their original maple with black finish
Maple
Mid Century Danish Modern Farstrup Set of 4 Spindle Black Chairs
By Farstrup, Thomas Harlev
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
. The wood is stained black, apparently from the factory. Danish spindle back chairs by Thomas Harlev
Wood
Sold|$85
Bow-Back Spindle Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bow-Back Spindle Chairs
Wood
George Nakashima Free Edge Single Arm Chair with Left Arm
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fantastic George Nakashima spindle back chair with free edge left arm. We also have the matching
Sold|$4,200
Spindle Back Viewing Chair
By Nickey Kehoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid white oak hand carved frame, down and feather wrapped foam insert. $4200 COM per chair, $4800
Sold|$1,700
Four Paul McCobb Spindle Back Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of four Planner Group maple spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. An iconic
Sold|$2,500
English Oak Spindle back Child's Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Oak Spindle back Child's Chair, circa 1870
Oak
Sold|$2,295
Sculpted Walnut Spindle Back Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Sculpted walnut spindle back lounge chair in the manner of George Nakashima for Widdicomb
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$1,250
Great High-Spindle-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
unusual birch wood "peacock" style chair.
Early American Bent Spindle Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic accent chair with distinct spindle back.
George Nakashima Walnut Spindle Back Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Original George Nakashima walnut spindle back lounge chair. Beautiful hand oiled finish, new seat
Walnut
Sold|$1,400
Oak Spindle Back Rocking Chair from Denmark
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chair with Leather Seat This oak rocking chair is in like new
Leather, Oak
Pair 1950's Danish Lounge Chairs with Spindle Backs
Located in Easton, PA
Pair of 1950's Danish lounge chairs with spindle backs similar in style to chairs designed by Paul
Upholstery, Wood, Rubber
Mid century Scandinavian dining chairs by Maple and Co in white, 1960s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Scandinavian look in the style of the ‘put-u-up’ range 1960s Attractive curved backs and angled legs spindle
Wood
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