Marco Zanuso Styled Swoop Arm Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Italian arm chairs feature dramatic design and maximum comfort. With sweeping lines
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Marco Zanuso Styled Swoop Arm Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Italian arm chairs feature dramatic design and maximum comfort. With sweeping lines
Fabric
$525Sale Price|40% Off
H 31 in W 19 in D 26 in
Restored Mid-Century Swoop Horseshoe Back Rattan Accent Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Restored Rattan Accent Chair, showcasing a beautifully arched seat back and distinctive swoop arm
Rattan
$3,500 / set
H 32 in W 35 in D 32 in
2015 Brian Kane Herman Miller Swoop Club Lounge Chairs, Gray Fabric (Pair)
By Brian Kane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Swoop Club Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller in
Foam, Wood, Fabric
$3,000 / set
H 30.5 in W 33 in D 32 in
Swoop Plywood Lounge Chairs in Wool & Ash by Brian Kane for Herman Miller, Pair
By Brian Kane, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
style, particularly showcased through the Swoop Plywood Lounge Chair. Kane meticulously studied the
Chrome
$1,995
H 44 in W 32.5 in D 36.5 in
Late 20th to Early 21st Century Traditional Red Floral Accent Chair w/Swooped Ar
Located in Topeka, KS
Early 21st Century. You’re going to fall in love with this chair in one fell SWOOP!!!! LOL… Well, we
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
$1,000
H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in
2016 Swoop Lounge Chair by Brain Kane for Herman Miller in Salt & Pepper Fabric
By Brian Kane, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swoop Plywood Lounge Chair, designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller in 2010. The listed
Steel
High Back Wing Chairs by Fratelli Rizzi ca 1950
By Fratelli Rizzi
Located in Danville, CA
Sculptural Italian modern lounge chairs with swooping arms and subtle swooping wings. Dramatic
Fabric
$14,620 / item
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 33.71 in
The Rhino Chair in Atlas Thatch by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Rhino Chair, designed with an elegantly swooping armrest that mirrors the graceful
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut, Burl
$14,132 / item
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 33.71 in
The Rhino Chair in Afua Walnut by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Rhino Chair, designed with an elegantly swooping armrest that mirrors the graceful
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut, Burl
$1,900
H 27 in W 26 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair with Cantilevered Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome, swooping armchair lounge chair. It features the original upholstery, structured design
Fabric, Walnut
$6,200 / set
H 38 in W 32 in D 33 in
A Pair of Custom Lounge Chairs after Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
These lounge chairs with swooping arms, curved backs and pointed splay legs modeled after italian
Leather, Wood
$13,227 / item
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 33.71 in
The Rhino Chair in Oak with COM by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Rhino Chair, designed with an elegantly swooping armrest that mirrors the graceful
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut, Burl
$2,850
H 40 in W 25 in D 31 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in St. Louis, MO
chair FD 145, produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen. This spindle back lounge chair with swooping
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
$3,200 / set
H 41 in W 21 in D 23 in
Wonderful Set of 6 Solid Aluminum Milo Baughman style Dining Chairs Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of super heavy solid aluminum dining chairs. This set consist of 2 arm chairs with
Aluminum
$585Sale Price|36% Off
H 32 in W 20 in D 21 in
Midcentury Swoop Arm Rattan Armchair with Triple Pole Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage swoop arm rattan dining room chair pair. the chair features a triple pole back seat back
Rattan
$11,100Sale Price|22% Off
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 23.25 in
Set of Six Black Leather Dining Armchairs w Cassina Label, c 1980s, Refinished
By Cassina, Giorgetti S.p.A., Atelier International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
possible the original 1987 design was this set of arm chairs. The swooping sculpted arms are subtle but
Leather, Wood
$573Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 7.5 in
Seaside Promenade with Deckchairs Summer Crowd and Ocean View Watercolour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
masterclass in composition: bold verticals of railings and lampposts contrast with the swooping diagonals of
Watercolor
Mid-Century Slope Armchair by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lounge chair with dramatic swooping arms and tapered wood legs. Great comfort and design by
Fabric
Extended Edition Armchair
By Jack Rogers Hopkins
Located in New York, NY
the intrinsic qualities of wood, as seen in pieces like the "Edition" Chair, characterized by swooping
Ash
A pair of Italian Directoire Side Chairs
Located in Woodstock, NY
A matched pair of Italian side chairs, with gently swooping lines and elegantly carved back splat.
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Brian Kane for Herman Miller Green Swoop Plywood Armchairs, Set of 2
By Brian Kane, Herman Miller
Located in Basildon, London
curves of the silhouette, the Swoop chair is constructed from a moulded plywood base, creating a bucket
Plywood, Fabric
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Herman Miller by Brian Kane Green Swoop Plywood Armchairs, Set of Two
By Brian Kane, Herman Miller
Located in Basildon, London
curves of the silhouette, the Swoop chair is constructed from a moulded plywood base, creating a bucket
Fabric, Plywood
Restored Mid-Century Swoop Rattan Accent Side Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Restored Rattan Accent Chair, showcasing a beautifully arched seat back and distinctive swoop arm
Rattan
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Swoop Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall style mid century walnut swoop lounge chair The chair measures: 29 wide x 33
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 33 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Modern Brian Kane for Herman Miller Swoop Lounge Chairs in Navy & White
By Herman Miller, Brian Kane
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of modern "Swoop" plywood lounge chairs designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller. Upholstered
Steel
Antique French Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
the French Provincial style. Contoured armrests, with a swooping chair back and carved cabriole legs
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Swoop Triple Pole Arm Rattan Armchair with Tic-Tac-Toe Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage swoop arm rattan dining room chair featuring a triple pole back seatback forming in what is
Rattan
Rare William Hinn chair for Urban Furniture
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
cane wrapped arms and cane back, this chair has swooping curves and some really great details that
Cane, Walnut
Set of 4 Van Os Black Dining Chairs
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful swooping dining chairs by Van Os, Culemborg, in faux black leather and bold curved wood
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Van Os Dining Chairs in White
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Swooping white upholstered dining chairs by VanOs, Culemborg with curved birch legs
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 40 in D 45 in
Wingback Writer's Chair & Ottoman Attributed to Ralph Lauren in Original Leather
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Deland, FL
swoop. ---Dimensions--- Chair Width: 40 in / 101.6 cm Chair Depth: 45 in / 114.3 cm Chair Height: 38
Leather
Pair of Italian Moderne Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful sculptural 1940s Italian lounge chairs with swooping walnut arms and upholstered linen
Walnut, Cotton
Pair of "Nautilus" Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
. Chair backs swoop down in opposite directions-making the perfect pair.
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Teak and oak combine to create clean lines complimented with a swooping bowtie back. Six chairs
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 37.5 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
1960's Italian Modern Wingback Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Ivory Boucle
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Culver City, CA
, understated wingback top and swooping arms, this lounge chair is elegant Italian Modern design at its best
Bouclé, Rosewood
Sold
H 29 in W 43 in D 29 in
Documented Mid-Century Wide Lounge Chairs in Ebonized Sycamore by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
quality materials with a uniquely elegant and dynamic design, these lounge chairs feature swooping
Fabric, Sycamore
Sold
H 37 in W 31.5 in D 37 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Flair Division of Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
shape is hard to describe it is part modern wingback and part slipper chair. The “wings” swoop down and
Fabric, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Six Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin six dining chairs with swooping chrome arms and original deco
Chrome
Set of Four Van Os Curved Birch Dining Chairs
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful swooping upholstered dining chairs by Van Os Culemborg in bone white upholstery and crazy
Birch, Upholstery
Coastal Warm Pencil Reed Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic set of four Coastal dining chairs. Beautiful pencil reed in a chic swoop design. The
Reed
Set of 10 Dining Chairs From Van Oss, Culemborg
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful swooping upholstered dining chairs by Van Oss in new bone white upholstery and crazy cool
Upholstery
Set of Eight Van Os Dining Chairs in White
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Swooping White Upholstered Dining Chairs by Van Os (Culemborg) with Curved Legs in Blonde
Teak, Upholstery
Set of Six Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs by John Kapel
By John Kapel
Located in Danville, CA
Set of six solid Walnut Dining Chairs by John Kapel for Glenn of California. The chairs feature
Walnut, Upholstery
Set of 6 Dining Chairs from VAN OSS of Culemborg
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Swooping Upholstered Dining Chairs in Original Emerald Green Upholstery and Birch Legs. 4
Upholstery
Set of Four Van Os Curved Teak Dining Chairs in Navy
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Swooping Dining Chairs by Van Os in New Navy Blue Upholstery and Teak Curved Legs. Frame
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs by Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
are away from the chair, with a swooping arm that follows round the back with central carved motif
Hardwood
Post War Swoop Arm Rattan Armchair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare swoop arm rattan dining room chair pair. Each chair features an arched seat back and unique
Rattan
Art Deco Rocker
Located in New York, NY
Who can resist the inviting comfort of this cushy, upholstered rocking chair? Swooping, solid
Midcentury Swoop Arm Rattan Armchair with Triple Pole Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage swoop arm rattan dining room chair pair. the chair features a triple pole back seat back
Rattan
Prototype Robert Whitton Chair
By Robert Whitton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early prototype sculpted aluminum chair by architect and designer Robert Whitton, circa 1989
Aluminum
Danish Modern Leather Seagull Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The Seagull chair's swooping organic lines make it a truly functional piece of sculpture.
Leather
Prototype Red Robert Whitton Chair
By Robert Whitton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sculpted aluminum protype chair by architect and designer Robert Whitton circa early 1990's
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Plycraft
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of formed maple and leather lounge chairs by Plycraft circa early 1970's. Chairs have swooping
Leather, Wood
Gorgeous Danish Arm Chairs by France & Daverkosen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of unusual teak arm chairs by France & Daverkosen for John Stuart. Swoop arm lounge chairs
Mid-Century Modern Chairs w/ Curved Arms
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage lounge chairs with dramatic swooping arms in the manner of Thonet. Thick seating
Milo Baughman Pair of Lounge Chairs by the James Company
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very comfortable re-upholstered lounge chair with swooping arms on four tapered legs attached to a
Ash, Fabric
Outstanding Pair Danish Lounge Chairs in the style of Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of apple green pod chairs. Wonderful swooping teak arms grace these danish modern
Teak
1960s Norwegian Teak and Leather Lounge Chair Set by Gerhard Berg
Located in Victoria, BC
New to the market is a striking Scandinavian teak lounge chair and ottoman, designed by the
Teak
Midcentury Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
room chair, set of six. Each chair features a stick rattan seat and unique swoop arm design
Bamboo, Rattan
Mason Art Custom Baughman Style Swivel Armchair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Astoria, NY
Mason Art Custom-Made Arm Chair with swoop back and black velvet upholstery upon a silver-tone
Metal
Sold
H 44 in W 26.5 in D 26.25 in
Antique 19th Century Italian Oak Armchair Tuscan Spanish Revival Orange Leather
Located in Dayton, OH
century solid oak orange leather arm chair. Features swooping arms with scrolled accents and acanthus
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 37.41 in W 26.78 in D 35.04 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak and Bouclè Armchairs Model FM 106 by Framar, 50s
By Framar
Located in Puglia, Puglia
lounge chairs! With its lightweight rosewood frame, understated wing-back top and swooping armrests
Bouclé, Teak
Bespoke Light Grey High Back Armchair
Located in Basildon, London
. The back if the chair swoops into a low seat, creating a striking figure. The details of the design
Fabric
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H 99 in W 33 in D 32 in
Herman Miller Swoop Plywood Lounge Chairs in Terra Cotta by Brian Kane, Pair
By Herman Miller, Brian Kane
Located in Stamford, CT
style, particularly showcased through the Swoop Plywood Lounge Chair. Kane meticulously studied the
Steel
Sold
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 30 in
2 Vintage Brown Velvet Swoop Arm Slipper Club Chairs Modern Library Side Accent
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage brown velvet wingback style club chairs, featuring swooped arms over square tapered
Velvet, Hardwood
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H 31 in W 21.75 in D 24 in
Pair of Caned Walnut Regency Bergeres Swoop Armchairs with Red Cushions
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pair of mid-20th century French Regency style swoop-arm spoon-back library chairs with caned backs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Danish Desk Chair by Funder-Schmidt & Madsen
By Funder-Schmidt and Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single Danish chair with swooping back and floating seat. Great mid-century design for home or
Teak
Exceptional MidCentury Wing Chair
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome Wing chair with swooping arms and purposeful legs. The chair has been meticulously
Velvet, Hardwood
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
scrolling wicker and a diamond pattern, in addition to a swooping-shaped skirt. The chair is in overall
Wicker, Wood
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H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Set of 6 Vintage Bentwood Dining 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful set of six dining chairs designed by Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Chairs
Cane, Birch
Sold
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Set of 8 Vintage Bentwood Dining 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful set of eight dining chairs designed by Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Chairs
Cane, Birch
Sold
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Dining 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful set of four dining chairs designed by Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Chairs
Cane, Birch
Sold
H 29 in W 19.625 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs w/ Newer Red Upholstery by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf teak dining chairs with swooping curved backrest and newer red
Teak, Upholstery
Pair Osvaldo Borsani Style Lounge Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant pair of sculpted swoop seat lounge chairs makes a stylish Mid-Century addition to any
Italian Modern Wingback Lounge Chair, circa 1950s
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this stunning Italian modern wingback lounge chair. This lounge chair
Fabric
Sold
H 33.5 in W 27 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair Attributed to Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome, swooping arm Scandinavian lounge chair. It features the original upholstery, structured
Fabric, Walnut
$8,959 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...
Brass
$7,143 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$1,210 / set
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Set of Five Chic Iron and Velvet Stools, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant set of five hammered iron Curule stools, the seats upholstered in blue and yellow velvet. Four of the stools have a black finish, and the fifth one has a gold finish with ora...
Metal
$4,920Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 46 in W 10 in D 10 in
Empire Style Bronze Electric Ceiling Pendant with Stepped Glass Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 rare Empire Deco style ceiling pendants with stepped milk glass geometric school house style glass globe with a geometric Art Deco design.
Bronze
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
$2,070 / set
H 33.25 in W 35 in D 18.25 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer chests based on an 18th Century Gustavian anti...
Brass, Bronze
$6,500
H 35 in W 40.5 in D 37 in
Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Steel
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
Steel
$2,765Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 30 in W 29 in D 30 in
Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic “Barcelona” chairs in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Initially created for the German Pavilion at the Barcelona exposition, each chair features a sturdy poli...
Leather
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Walnut Scoop Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Walnut Scoop Lounge Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 30 wide x 32 deep x 33.75 high, with a seat height of 15.5 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 20 ...
Upholstery, Walnut
On Hold|$4,400
H 32 in W 20 in D 25 in
Mid Century Robert Haussmann for Stendig RH-304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique set of (6) RH-304 Suede chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig De Sede. This set was made circa 1960. these chairs are upholstered in Light Tan Sue...
Chrome
Pair 80s John Risley Inspired Man and Woman Pop Art Bar Stools
By John Risley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1980s pair of John Risley inspired Pop Art Man and Woman heavy wrought iron chairs or bar stools Offered in a separate listing is the complementary Man and Woman wrought iron two-se...
Wrought Iron
70s-80s coffee table with glass top
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Center coffee table, stained beech wood, smoked glass top. Good conditions.
Smoked Glass, Beech
French Provincial Long Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial long console made from reclaimed pine and painted in a rustic antiqued stone grey finish. With six turned and tapered legs with a lower shelf stretcher and bun feet...
Pine
$2,495 / set
H 30.75 in W 22.75 in D 25.25 in
Pair of Kodawood Bentwood Lounge Chairs with an Animal Print Fabric C1960
By Kodawood
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of bentwood chairs by Kodawood C1960. Walnut frames in excellent vintage condition that were mildly restored. Animal print fabric is vintage and shows well, its not ne...
Brass
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