$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique, Vernacular 1912 Swedish Log Chair, Traditional Carved Kubbstol
Located in Stockholm, SE
It's a primitive construction with a simple design and this particular piece is made from a large log of northern Swedish pine. This chair is made the year 1912 as the text inside sa...
Fabric, Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Log Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 20th-century Swedish rustic log chair hand carved from a tree stump, retaining thick natural bark along the sides.
Wood
Scandinavian Swedish pine log stump chair "kubbstol" 1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely pine log chair often named Kubbstol or Kubbestol. This wonderful handmade solid pine chair came to us as Swedish although several Scandinavian countries like Norway made these...
Pine
Original Red Painted Swedish Kubbestol Carved Log Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique carved and painted kubbestol, a traditional Scandinavian chair crafted from a single log. The lovely original brick red paint is accented by a carved, blue painted band. Some...
Wood, Paint
Original Red Painted Kubbestol Log Chair, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique carved and painted kubbestol, a traditional Scandinavian chair crafted from a single log. The lovely original red paint is accented by a carved and black painted band. Much o...
Wood, Paint
Historic Scandinavian Pine Log Chair – Dated 1934, Sweden
Located in London, GB
This extraordinary rustic chair is handcrafted from a single pine log, giving it a unique organic shape and timeless presence.
Pine
Early 19th century Swedish Log Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
Vernacular early 19th century Swedish Folk Art log chair or “kubbestol” a provincial Scandinavian chair made from a log.
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Log Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
fine and rare pair of 19th century Swedish Folk Art log chairs in their original condition and great proportions and shape, circa 1810 Sweden.
Pine
Sold
H 27.5 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Blue Painted Kubbestol Carved Log Chair, Sweden, circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
While there are old age-related cracks, nicks, scratches and wear this log chair remains in very solid, stable condition.
Wood, Paint
Antique Pink Painted Kubbestol Carved Log Chair, Sweden, Dated 1807
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique carved and painted kubbestol, a traditional Scandinavian log chair. The lovely original hand-painted pink flourishes are exceptional in both color and detail, making this ku...
Wood, Paint
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H 29 in W 14.5 in D 12 in
19th Century Original Painted and Carved Swedish Child's Kubbestol Log Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
The carved out heart is a traditional Swedish style element as well. While there are old age-related cracks, nicks, scratches and wear throughout, this log chair remains in very soli...
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 33.5 in W 19.25 in D 19 in
19th Century Hand Painted and Carved Swedish Kubbestol Scandinavian Log Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique carved and painted kubbestol, a traditional Scandinavian log chair. The lovely original hand-painted flourishes are exceptional, hues of green, red and antique white flowers ...
Wood, Paint
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H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pine log chair from Sweden, designed and manufactured during the 1940s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pine log chair from Sweden, designed and manufactured during the 1940s.
Pine
Swedish Design, Organic Log Chairs, Sold Wood, White Fabric, Sweden, circa 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic lounge chairs / club chairs, seats carved out of tree trunks. Features spring seats and upholstered backs. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Produced in Sweden, ci...
Fabric, Wood
Antique Swedish Kubbestol Chair Made From Log
Located in Round Top, TX
A kubbestol is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a log. Every knot, crack, and sign of wear adds to the intriguing appeal of this hand-hewn stool. Notice in the photos there...
Wood
Historic Scandinavian Pine Log Chair – Dated 1934, Sweden
Located in London, GB
This extraordinary rustic chair is handcrafted from a single pine log, giving it a unique organic shape and timeless presence.
Pine
Rare Sculptural Pine Log Chair, Swedish Design, 20th Century
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This sculptural side chair, made from a pine log was sculpted by a local carpenter in Sweden in the second half of the 20th century.
Pine
Rare Norwegian Kubbestol, circa 1850, Origin Telemark, Norway
Located in New York, NY
Rare Norweigen Kubbestol, circa 1850, origin: Telemark, Norway Rosemaling and acanthus carvings in this extraordinary Kubbestol indicate it is most likely from Telemark, Norway, a r...
Fir, Paint
$880
H 27.96 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Norwegian Modern Sculptural Pine Armchair by Krogenæs, Original Textile, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and sculptural Norwegian armchair in solid pine, produced by Krogenæs, Norway, during the 1950s–1960s. The chair features a distinctive horseshoe-shaped backrest and arm...
Fabric, Textile, Pine
$274Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with rustic charme
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Rustic Austrian peasant chair (Bauernstuhl) crafted from solid hardwood, 19th century. The chair has a solid wooden seat and a tall, shield-shaped backrest giving it its rustic charm...
Oak
Antique Finnish Folk Art Rustic Pine Chair
Located in Karis, Nyland
Finnish folk art chair made during the late 1800s. The chair is hand-crafted from pine with beautifully sculptured seat and backrest. The legs, seat and vertical backrest have a intr...
Pine
Swedish stump chair, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine stump chair. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Good condition with signs of usage and patina.
Pine
$2,200
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern interior. This appealing chair ...
Pine
$1,560
H 24.81 in W 20.08 in D 13.39 in
18th Century Swedish Primitive Pine Folk Chair – Sculptural Armchair
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
A rare and sculptural example of late 18th-century Swedish folk furniture, this handcrafted armchair is made from solid pine and exudes the warmth, honesty, and elegance associated w...
Pine
Twig Style Primitive Rustic Hickory Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charming example of American rustic design, this twig-style chair is handcrafted from hickory branches with a naturally weathered patina. Featuring an organically curved form, it e...
Hickory, Wood, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish stump chair manufactured from a hollowed tree trunk. The chair is primitive and has never been painted. The two bands going around the seat are hand wrought iron and are made...
Pine
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art chair in the form of a Kubbestol (log chair). A wonderful piece of rural Scandinavian heritage. Seat replaced.
Pine
$2,228
H 25.2 in W 20.48 in D 12.6 in
Unique Rustic Primitive Folk Art Chair from Northern Sweden in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unique rustic primitive chair in folk art from the early 19th century, northern Sweden. The chair is made by hand in solid pine and in untouched original condition with clear signs o...
Pine
English 19th Century Walnut Folk Low Chair with Three-Legged Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual English walnut low chair dating to the 19th century, displaying the distinctive sculptural character of traditional vernacular furniture. The chair stands on three splayed...
Walnut
Swedish Folk-Art Painted Pine Wood "Almoge" Chair, 1850
Located in Odense, DK
A charming Swedish folk-art armchair dated from 1850. Handcrafted in pinewood, it features a beautifully weathered painted finish and a distinctive carved floral motif adorning the b...
Pine
$3,800
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Wood & Lambswool Seat, Swedish Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This sculptural Swedish 'Kubbstol' (Stump Chair) is carved from a single, massive birch trunk—an iconic example of traditional Scandinavian craftsmanship from the mid-20th century. T...
Sheepskin, Wool, Birch
$1,444Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Solid Pine Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Introduce a bold statement piece to your interior with this Mid-Century Brutalist lounge chair, crafted from solid pine in Sweden during the 1970s. The chair’s strong, geometric de...
Bouclé, Pine
Fine French Mid-Century Cherry Trunk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1950's solid cherry-wood blanket chest/coffer chair.
Cherry
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in Dm 7.75 in
Barovier Murano Pink Opalescent Italian Art Glass Paneled Surface Flower Vase
By Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and white foot Italian art glass flower vase. It is attributed to the Barovier e Toso company. The surface of the vase ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$15,897 / item
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand-painted floral motifs executed in pretty reds, blues, and yellows cast against a dark ...
Pine, Paint
$1,365
H 17.63 in W 47 in D 20.38 in
Danish TV Rack Side Board with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid century tv rack side board, with tambour doors, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark. Produced in beautifully grained teak this piece is another classic example of Dyr...
Metal
Working Horse
By Lucy Kemp Welch
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
Lucy Kemp Welch 1869-1958 was an English artist and teacher who specialised in the painting of horses. From the 1890''s until the 1920's she was the most famous painter of horses in...
Canvas, Oil
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
$6,628
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Rustic Swedish Folk Art Pine Lounge Chair 1930s - Reupholstered Sheepskin
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning rustic armchair, a so-called “Sportstuga” (summer cottage–style) piece, probably made in Sweden in the 1940s. The chair is crafted from veneered plywood with sturdy, well-...
Sheepskin, Pine
$6,200
H 31.25 in W 14 in D 16 in
Mexican Carved Cocobolo Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1960
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Camden, ME
A small-scale studio-carved cocobolo hand chair from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, circa 1960, in the style of Pedro Friedeberg. Carved from solid tropical hardwood, the chair combin...
Cocobolo
$1,828 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
$16,244
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
Anfibio sofa and bed in leather by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Italy 1970
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconic 3 seater sofa/bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970. The sofa is in original leather, very good condition, smaal sign of aging, The sofa can be opened and t...
Steel
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Console Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style console table with tapered legs. Applied carved embellishments top the legs and a lion medallion in the center of skirt each add to the romantic appeal of thi...
Wood, Paint
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest circa 1807. During our travels around Scandinavia we come across numerous folk art and rustic coffers of this era, but this is...
Pine, Paint
Basket Of Red Cherries Still-Life Oil Painting With Gilt Frame
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
This still life painting depicts a woven basket brimming with ripe cherries, delicately arranged on a tabletop against a subdued background. The cherries are rendered with a sheen, t...
Canvas, Oil
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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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