Swedish Wooden Toy Horse Rocker
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming handmade wooden toy horse rocker. Very sturdy for children. Sweden, circa 1900
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Toys
Pine, Paint
Swedish Wooden Toy Horse Rocker
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming handmade wooden toy horse rocker. Very sturdy for children. Sweden, circa 1900
Pine, Paint
Original Painted Pine Baby Cradle Rocker, Sweden 1850-55
Located in Round Top, TX
old alteration is seen along the rockers where it was raised up. Antique cradles such as this are
Pine, Paint
$3,388
H 44.69 in W 23.82 in D 37.01 in
Scandinavian Modern Black Vintage Rocker Grandessa Lena Larsson 1961 Sweden
By Lena Larsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern black vintage rocking chair or rocker model Grandessa from black lacquered wood
Wood
$2,775
H 34 in W 48.5 in D 13.25 in
Original Brown Painted Wood Rocking Horse on Green Rocker, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
horse from Sweden. The brown/brick paint has been distressed (some missing, see photo of direct front
Leather, Wood, Paint
Rocking Chair Rocker Design by Sven Erik Fryklund by Hagafors
By Hagafors Stolfabrik 1, Sven Erik Fryklund
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A scandinavian rocking chair by Sven Erik Fryklund produced by Hagafors in Sweden. Teak wood and
Beech, Teak, Lacquer
Rare Eskil Sundahl Rocker Chair, Sweden
Located in Sittard, NL
Rocker chair. Designed by Swedish Designer Eskil Sundahl, 1930′s. H: 70 cm, B: 57 cm, D: 80 cm
Wood, Rope
20th Century Swedish Silver Plated Polar Bear Rocker Blotter
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A gorgeous Swedish silver plated rocker blotter with embossed decoration and nicely modelled figure
Silver Plate
Petite Scandinavian Child's Rocking Horse
Located in Asheville, NC
A super cute cane and rattan rocking horse, Sweden, 1960's. Rocker is sturdy and the caning is
Swedish Egg Style Lounge Rocker
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD JAN 2009 Beautiful Swedish Egg style chair from Overman. It swivels and rocks! Fresh
Sold
H 45.5 in W 23 in D 19.5 in
Lena Larsson, Made by Nesto, a Mid Century Ebonised Rocker with Sculptural Arms
By Nesto, Lena Larsson
Located in London, GB
Lena Larsson, manufactured by Nesto. A Mid Century Modern Swedish Grandessa rocking armchair with
Beech
Sold
H 41 in W 25.25 in D 32.75 in
Yngve Ekstrom Rocker with Leather Seat for Swedese, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Peabody, MA
Scandinavian midcentury rocking chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, made in Sweden, circa
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 42 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekstrom Rocker for Swedese, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Peabody, MA
for Swedese, made in Sweden, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Rocker
Located in New York, NY
Who can resist the inviting comfort of this cushy, upholstered rocking chair? Swooping, solid birch, bent and flowing like script in a perfect C! The existing upholstery is servicea...
Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocker by Lena Larsson, ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish Modern rocking chair, the "Grandessa", designed by Lena Larsson, Sweden. Original black
Wood
Sold
H 44.75 in W 24.25 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Scandinavian Rocker by Lena Larsson, circa 1960s
By Lena Larsson, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish Modern rocking chair designed by Lena Larsson, Sweden, circa late 1950s-early 1960s
Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911
Located in Linkebeek, BE
An antique spindle back rocker from Sweden dated 1911, with scrolled arms and supported by six legs
Wood
Swedish Art Deco Rocker
Located in New York, NY
Crafted of solid birch and recently reupholstered in a lush purple velvet, the sprung seat, contoured back and attached head pillow offer exceptional comfort.
Birch
Swedish Wooden Toy Horse Rocker
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming handmade wooden toy horse rocker, Sweden, circa 1900. Here are few examples
Pine
Swedish Children's Rocking Horse Chair Rocker
Located in Miami, FL
Swedish children's rocking horse chair rocker. Sweet piece in great condition.
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Folke Ohlsson for DUX High Back Rocker Recliner
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Miami, FL
Splendid Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with a spring tension mechanism that allows for rocking motion and different locking reclining positions. The fully restored armchair feature...
Rocking Chair Rocker Design by Sven Erik Fryklund by Hagafors
By Hagafors Stolfabrik 1, Sven Erik Fryklund
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A rocking chair by Sven Erik Fryklund produced by Hagafors in Sweden. Teak wood and black
Beech, Teak, Lacquer
Sold
H 46 in W 26 in D 45.5 in
Antique Black Swedish Rocking Chair with Original Black Paint, Dated 1911
Located in Round Top, TX
An antique spindle back rocker from Sweden dated 1911, with scrolled arms and supported by six legs
Pair of Swedish Swivel Rocker Recliners
Located in San Francisco, CA
Retro cool pair of Swedish chairs from Copehagen store on Van Ness in San Francisco. Original
Metal
Convertible Child's High Chair and Rocker
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted steel with vinyl seat and leather straps, 1950s Swedish kid chair and rocker original
Rare Eskil Sundahl Rocker Chair, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rocker chair. Designed by Swedish Designer Eskil Sundahl, 1930′s. H: 70 cm, B: 57 cm, D: 80 cm
Wood, Rope
Unusual Beechwood Rocking Chair
Located in Babworth, Retford
on a backswept rocker. Sweden, circa 1930s.
Beech, Upholstery
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) full size bed with spindle design (includes: headboard, footboard, and rails) (signed: OLD HICKORY)
Hickory
$2,904
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Edith Heath Studio Hand Thrown Lemon Yellow Pottery Bowl Vase Ceramics
By Edith Heath
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Edith Heath (1911–2005) founded Heath Ceramics, Sausalito California in 1948 after her solo pottery show at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor. Extremely rare, very few examples of her ...
Pottery
$22,500
H 29 in W 110 in D 44.5 in
Majestic Elliptical Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready...
Walnut
$125 / set
H 2.5 in Dm 5.5 in
Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
By Cristalleries De Sevres, Limoges Elite Porcelain 1
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Elite Limoges France Tea Cup set Gold Signed Art Nouveau style. Rare antique porcelain Limoges Elite French pink and gold cup and saucer finely hand-painted with Japanese sty...
Porcelain
English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930s English walnut double bed. The veneers really make this bed outstanding book paged veneers throughout with walnut feather banding to the edges. Standard English doubl...
Iron
$13,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35 in W 131 in D 37 in
Pair of Three-Piece Sectional Sofas Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of three-piece curved sectional sofas. This pair will need to be reupholstered but cushions are still soft and super comfortable-seat cushions have combination foam and...
Upholstery
Sold|$2,495
H 32 in W 22 in D 15 in
Italian Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Petite Commode or Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian neo-classical style hand painted petite commode or side table. Even the drawer interior is painted! It does have a key. Even though this looks early, it is more li...
Wood
19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century French folk art storage basket. coiled construction with straw and bark. Ca 1890 France.
Straw
$780
H 27 in W 47 in D 5 in
Schumacher Artigianale Italian Handwoven Yellow 47" Oversized Floor Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
These custom pillows in our Artigianale Collection are a marriage of Old World craftsmanship and modern design sensibility. Handwoven and crafted in Italy using traditional weaving t...
Down, Feathers, Wool, Cotton
A pair of bench made sculptural walnut bookcases.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These stunning curved bookcases, each having seven shelves, are two-toned with the interiors having blonde walnut. The rear of bookcases are fully finished, so these beauties may be...
Walnut
$18,149
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
By Ettore Zaccari
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Crafted in Ettore Zaccari's own workshop in Italy during the 1930s, this exquisite lounge sofa is a testament to the remarkable skill and artistry of its creator. The sofa is finishe...
Fabric, Ash
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$400
H 7.09 in Dm 3.15 in
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. ‘Argenta’ ceramic vase. Art Deco style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. ‘Argenta’ ceramic vase. With silver decoration. Art Deco style. Hand-turned. Model number 1115 Circa 1940s. Marked. In excellent condition with ...
Ceramic
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