Pair of French Provincial Fruitwood Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French Provincial Fruitwood Side Chairs, 18th century, with carved and pierce back splats, each with rush seats. Taller: 40.25" H x 19.25" W x 15.25" D; seat: 18" H. Proven...
Rush, Fruitwood
$18,400 / set
Set of 9 English Country Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 9 English Country (18th Century) walnut side chairs with fluted legs and open splat back with green floral upholstered seat (PRICED AS SET).
Walnut, Upholstery
Organic Modern Chair (Armless), Hand-Carved Jali Back
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
A jali-carved wood and metal chair conceived as a occasional chair, features an open jali-carved back panel set within a metal-clad frame. The piece carries the geometric discipline ...
Wood, Teak
Art Deco Chair (Armless), Geometric Jali Openwork Back
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
A jali-carved wood and metal chair designed as a side chair, features an open jali-carved back panel set within a metal-clad frame. The piece carries the geometric discipline of Raja...
Wood, Teak
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
18th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back with a carved and shaped top. The shallow wings on a channelled frame, the whole bac...
Linen, Wood
Large Pine Wood Rocking Chair, Germany 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rocking chair, born from the era's penchant for Brutalist design, manages to strike an intriguing balance between the rugged and the refined. The 1970s marked a distinctive peri...
Fabric, Pine
Asian Style Victorian Chair Manner of Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Fulton, CA
A 19th century asymmetrical Chinese style side chair in the heavily influenced by the designs of the famous Parisian cabinet maker Gabriel Viardot. Cabriole legs terminating in a cla...
Rosewood
$3,900 / set
Slatted Iron & Brass Side Chairs, PAIR
Located in North Miami, FL
These extraordinary ergonomic curved "eye-lash" design chairs in blackened iron with brass armrests and square brass base at feet. VERY comfortable and sculptural for an impactful d...
Brass, Iron
$2,850 / set
Pair of Baker Neoclassical Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and handsome pair of baker neoclassical style occasional chairs newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru velvet with black grosgrain detailing. These vintage baker ebonized...
Giltwood, Wood
$2,200 / set
Pair of Brutalist Ilana Goor attributed Chairs
By Ilana Goor
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pair of Brutalist Ilana Goor style iron and leather side chairs with beautiful patina. Red painted over black frames with each color coming through in different areas (See ph...
Iron
Luxury Accent Chair (Armless), Hand-Carved Jali Frame
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
A jali-carved wood and metal chair features an open jali-carved back panel set within a metal-clad frame. The piece carries the geometric discipline of Rajasthani jali carving into a...
Wood, Teak
Jali Back Chair (Armless), Openwork Carved Accent Seat
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
A jali-carved wood and metal chair, features an open jali-carved back panel set within a metal-clad frame. The piece carries the geometric discipline of Rajasthani jali carving into ...
Wood, Teak
Hollywood Regency Chair (Armless), Jali Back Accent Seat
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
A jali-carved wood and metal chair, individually features an open jali-carved back panel set within a metal-clad frame. The piece carries the geometric discipline of Rajasthani jali ...
Wood, Teak
Gastone Rinaldi, Side Chairs, Metal, Vinyl, Italy, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal and red vinyl side chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi and produced by RIMA, Italy, c. 1950s. Upholstery distressed; reupholstery recommended. Dramati...
Iron
Pair of Guildmaster Black Chinoiserie Cane Dining Side Chairs
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking pair of dining side chairs by Guildmaster featuring tall geometric Chinoiserie-style backs and inset woven cane seats. Constructed with substantial, heavy frames, the cha...
Wood
Fine Antique Early 20th Century American Beech Rocking Chair
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and well-crafted early 20th-century American rocking chair, constructed from beech and combining traditional turned detailing with comfortable upholstered seating and an a...
Fabric, Beech
$1,068Sale Price|24% Off
Brutalist Solid Oak Rocking Chair, French
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Very unique brutalist rocking chair from France.
Wood
$6,890 / item
Unguis Chair by Henry D'ath
Located in Geneve, CH
Unguis Chair by Henry D'ath Dimensions: D 60 x W 55 x H 95 cm Materials: Wood, Plastic. Available finishes: Pink Gloss. Henry d’ath is a New Zealand-born, Hong Kong-based artist a...
Wood, Plastic
Lilli Red-Orange Velvet with Rafia Shade Fringes Chair
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Compact and sculptural, this chair designed by Lorenza Bozzoli pairs a cushioned seat with a generously proportioned backrest defined by refined contrasting piping. The rich red-oran...
Textile
Biedermeier Side Chairs, Central Germany, circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three Biedermeier side chairs in cherrywood, featuring a curved central splat with fan detail on the backrest. Frames restored and hand-polished. Seats newly upholstered in bl...
Fabric, Cherry
MCM Tubular Chrome Rocking Chair, Made in Canada
Located in Toronto, ON
Very cool tubular chrome rocking chair, made in Canada. The frame is finished in chrome while the seating in a durable naugahyde material. Made in Canada, circa 1970s. In fair condit...
Chrome
Folk Art Chair, Black Forest In Branches
Located in Charmes, FR
chair made from branches, folk art from the Alemannic region in good condition, made in the late 19th, early 20th century
Wood
Antique Gothic Revival Oak X-Frame Accent Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
This antique accent chair features a heavily figured quartersawn tiger oak construction highlighted by prominent, rich wood grain across the solid seat panel. Built in a classic X-fr...
Oak
20th Century Georgian Style Leather Chesterfield Hall Porters Chair
Located in Norwich, England
A good dark rich brown leather hall porter's chair of hooded form, in the Georgian manner with deep buttoned interior. Circa 1960. Overall in good condition, with a nicely worn pati...
Leather
George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II style black chinoiserie decorated side chair, circa 1950. With a cupids bow crest rail with a central raised shell carving, vase shaped back splat with raised chinoiserie d...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Lawson-Fenning Highland Wingback Chair, Beige Mohair, Modern Armchair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Highland Wingback Chair is a sculptural, wide-scale chair with a minimal metal base and down-wrapped seat cushion. Also available with a wood base. The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...
Mohair
Antique French Directoire Chair with Schumacher Upholstery, 1900
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful antique French chair frame that has recently been reupholstered! The new fabric is a gorgeous Schumacher print with green, dark blush, and cool blues mixing with ...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Woven Wicker and Rattan Side Chair with Cushion
Located in Trenton, NJ
A vintage woven wicker and rattan side chair featuring a tall shaped back, rounded seat frame, and slender wrapped legs. The back is constructed with tightly woven material surround...
Wicker
Italian Chinoiserie Gilt Metal Side Chair, Vintage 1970s Design
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s gold gilt metal chinoiserie faux bamboo side chair. Gold gilt metal in simulated bamboo design with gilt metal seat. Chair is heavy and well made. No makers mark or signature....
Metal
Pedro Friedeberg Mano Mariposa Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early example of an iconic butterfly form.Beautifully hand painted and signed by the artist. A copy of the original receipt and correspondence.
Wood
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and grey fabric rocking chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900. Fabric and cushion distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Di...
Fabric, Oak
Victorian Green Velvet Prayer chair on original Casters
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Victorian Green Velvet Prayer chair on original Casters.It features a signature low, overstuffed seat paired with a strikingly tall, near-vertical upholstered back rest. The very top...
Velvet, Mahogany
$9,800 / set
Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco side chairs. Stained beechwood with fluted leg details.
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Slipcover Glider Chair, Linen & Acrylic, Custom Design, 1990
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage chair I had my custom shop (interior designer by day) transform into a glider. Custom slipcover with stain resistant fabric. Comfortable and ready for its next family. Meas...
Linen, Acrylic
Vintage chrome and rattan rocking chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century rocking chair made from chromed metal, rattan woven seats and backrest and lacquered wood. Good condition. 1960s - Italy Height: 102cm Width: 50cm Depth: 95cm Seat hie...
Chrome
$1,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Nico Zographos Ireland Arm Chairs
By Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rare pair of Ireland chairs by Nico Zographos. One Ireland chair designed by Nicos Zographos in 1962 and made by Zographos Designs Ltd. Upholstered in brown leather.
Walnut
$1,800 / set
Pair of Minimalistic Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic beechwood side chairs.
Beech
$1,822 / set
Refined pair of wicker side chairs, France 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Refined pair of wicker side chairs designed and manufactured in France during the 1970s. Each chair features a handwoven rattan seat with a beautiful green stained finish, elegantly ...
Steel
$4,571 / item
Metal Clad Chair (Armless), Jali-Carved Back Panel
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted jali-carved wood and metal chair, features an open jali-carved back panel set within a metal-clad frame. The piece carries the geometric discipline of Rajasthani jali ...
Wood, Teak
Vintage American Schoolhouse Chair, Solid Wood, Honey Finish
Located in Trenton, NJ
The American schoolhouse chair — also known as the library chair or courthouse chair depending on where it spent its working life — occupies a specific and respected position in the ...
Wood
An Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Boudoir Chair, 19th Century.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The petite salon or slipper-form accent chair features an elegant open balloon-back silhouette made from solid, richly grained walnut. The curvilinear frame transitions smoothly into...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,400 / item
Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Paolo Director's Chair is crafted from solid mahogany wood, paired with vintage style heavy loomed canvas. The chair is in the spirit of the classic director's chair meets safari...
Canvas, Mahogany
$3,200 / item
Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
We have six brass Chiavari ladder back chairs made in Italy circa 1950. Two have leopard vinyl seat covering. Sold as a set or by the pair. Price shown is for one pair. Originally d...
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Wood & Floral Fabric Side Chairs, 1950s
By Macy's
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century dining side chairs were sold by Macy’s in New York circa 1950. The classic and elegant Scandinavian modern design features solid blonde wood frames w...
Fabric, Wood
Biedermeier Side Chair, Central Germany, circa 1835–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side chair with an upholstered seat and a stained beechwood frame. The unusually designed backrest features decorative elements, partly gilt and partly ebonized.
Fabric, Beech
Móveis Cimo, Rocking Chair, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood rocking lounge chair produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.75"H x 28.0"W x 39.0"D Seat Height (inches): 17.5" Arm Height (inches): 25.8...
Wood
Móveis Cimo, Rocking Chair, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood rocking lounge chair produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.75"H x 28.0"W x 39.0"D Seat Height (inches): 17.5" Arm Height (inches): 25.8...
Wood
$1,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
One Red Executive Knoll Pollock Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
First designed in 1963, Charles Pollock’s timeless design continues to be produced by Knoll in a variety of finishes. The Pollock executive chair features what the designer describ...
Metal
$2,500 / set
Pair of Lacquered Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original.
Wood, Straw
Italian Walnut Rush Bottom seat Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This finely crafted chair was made in Italy. Its made of walnut and has a rush bottom seat. The legs have 4 stretchers to stabilize the legs. The back is contoured for comfort.
Rush, Walnut
$316Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960s Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs, Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
1960s Wrought iron cafe chairs - a pair.
Metal
Rare Wing Back Chair by Kay Fisker
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare wing back chair in velvet upholstery with ash legs.?The chair was made in 1946-1949 for the DFDS ferries M/S Kronprinsesse Ingrid.
Upholstery
Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Teak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium-stained teak rocking chair with a tall ladder back, four horizontal slats featuring elongated oval cutouts, and turned ball finials capping the swept armrests. The curved rock...
Wood
Biedermeier Side Chair, Central Germany, circa 1835–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side chair with an upholstered seat and a stained beechwood frame. The unusually designed backrest features decorative elements, partly gilt and partly ebonized.
Fabric, Beech
Jacques Quinet Visitor Chairs, France 1950's
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Large visiteur chairs in original leather with commas legs, fantastic condition. 21x24x29 Seat 18, Arm 24
Leather
$4,464 / item
Anna Chair with Armrest by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Anna chair with armrest by Domkapa Materials: Fumé Stained Ash, Fabric, Wooden baseboard. Dimensions: W 56 x D 57 x H 86 cm. Also available in different materials. This time...
Fabric, Ash
2025 Kenya Hara for Hida Sangyo Tatamiza Legless Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tatamiza Legless Chair, originally designed by Kenya Hara for Hida Sangyo. This particular example was produced in Japan in 2025. The design features a low-profile, legless...
Oak
19thc Child's Green Rocking Chair Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century child's rocking chair. hand made and hand painted this chair has a beautiful floral design through out the rocker with a beautiful patinaed green background. Great stabi...
Wood
18th c. Italian Baroque Parcel Gilt Side Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The 18th c. Italian Baroque Parcel Gilt Side Chair is a luxurious and elegant piece of furniture. Its intricate parcel gilt detailing and Baroque design give it a timeless and sophi...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 12 Modern Metal Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 12 modern metal chairs. Stripped and polished.
Metal
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