$4,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bisquit Tufted Square Arm Club Chair with Wood Frame and Button Detailing
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milton club chair by LF Upholstery is a sleek modern take on the everyday square armchair, loose back and seat cushions with soft foam, feather and down fill, shown with wood det...
Linen, Mahogany
Restored Rattan Triple-Strand Half Square Moon Arm Lounge Chair w/ Arched Back
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl inspired rattan lounge chair features a triple-strand half Square moon arm design with slightly reclined rattan seat and arched design back.
Wicker, Rattan
$6,384Sale Price / set|20% Off
Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs Style of Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl.
Rattan
Set of 12 Upholstered Mission Oak Dining Arm Chairs by Charles Limbert
By Charles Limbert
Located in Queens, NY
12 American Mission oak dining arm chairs with squared back above a beige upholstered seat on legs joined by box stretchers (PRICED EACH)
Upholstery, Oak
Contemporary Gray Tufted Leather Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary "Foster" square back lounge / arm chair with tufted stone gray leather upholstery and silver metal legs (Similar chair without tufting: MTL009A)
Metal
$8,160 / set
Pair of Modern Damask Dessin Fournir Arm Chairs
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Front legs are tapered with gilt detail and back legs are saber shaped, also with gilt detail. The deep set arm chairs with square shaped arms and backs are both highly styled and co...
Silk
Mid 19th Century A Near Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils With Carved Arm Detail
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Handsome near pair of Empire style open-arm chairs with square backs and fluted, carved arm supports.
Upholstery, Wood
Bent Square Solid Brass Bar Dining Armvhair Armchair French Art Deco MCM MINT
By Walter Lamb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bent square solid brass bar dining arm chair armchair French Art Deco MCM MINT.
Brass
$2,272Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Floating Lounge Chair
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Floating Lounge Chair. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Square architectural design arm chair in the manner of Pierre Guariche.
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armchair with Cane Seat
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany square back open arm chair with bronze trim and cane seat & back with a stretcher.
Bronze
Walter Knoll Foster Armchair, Gray Leather, Silver Legs, 1970s
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary "Foster" square back lounge /arm chair gray leather upholstery and silver metal legs.
Leather
Hand-Crafted Gray Leather Armchairs with Chrome Base, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary gray leather seat and square back arm chairs with chrome cantilevered bases and gray wrapped arms.
Leather
18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Giltwood Armchairs, Carved Design
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Neo-classic (Neopolitan 18th Cent) open arm chairs with square fluted tapered legs and carving on backrail with gold upholstered seat and back (PRICED EACH)
Gold
Italian Neo-Classical Armchairs, Giltwood & Upholstery, 18th Century
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Neo-classic (Neopolitan 18th Cent) open arm chairs with square fluted tapered legs and carving on backrail with gold upholstered seat and back (PRICED EACH)
Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis XVI Gilt Fauteuil
Located in Kensington, MD
Square back Louis XVI style Arm Chair with old Gilt finish and new upholstery.
Wood, Fabric
Pair of French Restoration Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Cambridge, GB
Pair of French Restoration mahogany arm-chairs with 'square' backs, stuff-over seats and sinuous arms with reeding and stylised leaf carvings, mounted on sabre legs.
Modern Square Upholstered Arm Chairs, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of modern square-form upholstered arm chairs, each with square back and drop in back and seat cushion, upholstered in navy blue linen, on tapering block feet.
Fabric
Gold Gilt Square Back Louis XVI Style Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful Square back Gold Gilt Arm chair. Perfect proportions.
Upholstery
Restored Art deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge chairs, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base in the manner of Paul Frankl, pair. 1930, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and finest ...
Steel
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H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 34.5 in
Rare Museum Quality 4-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl four-strand square pretzel rattan arm lounge chair. This chair dates from 1934.
Rattan
Sold
H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 34.5 in
Rare Museum Quality Four-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl four-strand square pretzel rattan arm lounge chair. This chair dates from 1934.
Rattan
Sold
H 36 in W 35 in L 36 in
Rare Museum Quality Six-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six Strand Square Pretzel rattan arm lounge chair. This chair dates from 1934.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 36 in W 35 in D 38 in
Rare Museum Quality Six-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six strand square Pretzel rattan arm lounge chair. This chair dates from 1934.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 32 in W 36 in D 36 in
Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs in Style of Frank
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl.
Rattan
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Armchair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base in the manner of Paul Frankl, pair. 1930, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and finest ...
Rattan
Restored Art Deco Square Pretzel Rattan Armchairs, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base, pair.
Steel
Restored Paul Frankl Style Square Pretzel Rattan Armchairs, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base in the manner of Paul Frankl Pair.
Steel
Restored 1930s Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Armchair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning pair 6 Strand Square Pretzel Arm Rattan Occasional Chairs with stacked base in the Manner of Paul Frankl.
Rattan
Sold
H 32 in W 36 in D 36 in
Restored Vintage Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Armchairs in Style of Paul F
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base.
Rattan
Sculptural Pair of Square Framed Arm Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of box framed arm chairs newly reupholstered in white crypton miracle fabric. Easily cleanable and excellent upright seating. Sold as a pair.
Pair of Square Back Louis XVI Arm Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Square Back Louis XVI Arm Chairs with new upholstery Seating height if 15"
Four Club Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Matching set of four square even arm lounge chairs designed by Charles Pfister and manufactured by Knoll.
Steel
Eight Edward Wormley Light Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Rising taper round dowel back legs, squared front legs and serpentine arm chairs that measure 22.5" W x 27" arm height.
Eight Edward Wormley For Dunbar Mahogany & Cane Dining Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rising taper round dowel back legs, squared front legs and serpentine arm chairs that measure 22.5" W x 27" arm height.
Pair Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Square Back Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and painted, square back arm chairs. The chair frames are beautifully carved with a twisted rope detail, acanthus leaf motif to arms and tapered, flu...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
A Custom Modern Armchair designed by James Mont
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Featuring an upholstered seat and back with square arm supports, this chair is perfect for a desk or used as a pull-up chair.
Upholstered Chinese Deco Suite
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of square-arm rosewood framed Chinese Deco chairs and matching sofa from Shanghai upholstered in a lush green velvet.
Rosewood, Velvet, Cotton
Sold
H 38 in W 23.5 in D 2.5 in
Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Directoire Square Back Fireside Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of early 20th century finely carved walnut French Louis XVI / Directoire style armchairs. The pair features, ornately carved solid wood frames with wreath, branch and shield car...
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XVI-Style giltwood arm chairs/fauteuils 19 thc. With square backs
Located in Houston, TX
These chairs have the original gilt patina and fine carving which indicates Their age and style. They have been recovered in a more contemporary Upholstery fabric which elevates th...
Giltwood
English barrel back leather arm chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English George III period mahogany barrel back arm chair with square tapering legs ending in later casters.
Mahogany, Leather
Pair of Louis XVI Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a French Louis XVI style gilt arm chair with square crest rail and out-scrolling arms, flanking upholstered back and seat with loose cushions.
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Art Deco arm chairs with square form legs, curved arms and black velvet tufted seats and removable backs.
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