$3,500 / set
H 35.25 in W 28 in D 31 in
Mid Century Modern Tartan Plaid Lounge Chair Pair with Ottoman
By Harvey Probber, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Lutz, FL
Outstanding pair of Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs c.1950’s in Blue and Green Plaid fabric with
Fabric, Wood
$5,800
H 51.25 in W 16.25 in D 12.5 in
Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery, France 1950's Newly
Metal
$6,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Rare set of 6 Afro chairs, 2018 by India Mahdavi for Studio ALM
By India Mahdavi
Located in Paddington, NSW
checkered chairs — bold, graphic and striking 4 × Green apple & dark green/black tartan chairs — rich
Metal
$3,956 / set
H 39.77 in W 17.33 in D 21.66 in
6 x Chrome Dining Chairs 1970s Boucle Modernist Vintage Table Italian Regency
Located in London, GB
fine tartan teal colour. The chairs are comfortable to sit. The chrome frame has a certain angle making
Steel, Chrome
Edwardian Arm Chair Lounge Seat Tartan Print
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Edwardian arm chair in mahogany Very comfortable to sit in with cushioned arms and back Of
Mahogany
$939 / item
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Tria Simple Chair by Colé Oak legs, Beige Tartan Seat , Minimalist Made in italy
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 21.25 in D 21.5 in
Gorgeous Early British Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Neutral British Tartan
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super pair of early British oak side dining chairs circa late 18th-early 19th century with gorgeous
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 41 in W 34 in L 41 in
Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Wool, Mahogany
Sold
H 41 in W 33 in L 41 in
Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Wool, Mahogany
A Louis XIV Style Armchair with Tartan Upholstery
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Feet and Joined by Curved X-Form Stretcher Upholstered in Beige Tartan and Orange Velvet with Nailhead
Walnut, Wool, Velvet
A Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized and Cotton Tartan Bergeres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized Bergeres with Red Cotton Tartan Upholstery and Nailhead Trim
Pair of Jacques Adnet Lounge Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of Jacques Adnet lounge chairs with new tartan plaid wool upholstery. Original brown
Brass
Tria Wood Chair, Design Icon, Tartan Hand-Painted Coat
By Lorenz+Kaz, Laura Macagno
Located in Milan, Lombardy
painted by our co-founder and artist Laura Macagno with a geometric "macro tartan" decor. Each chair is a
Oak, Plywood
Sold
H 17 in W 88 in D 33 in
Jean Paul Gautier Red Tartan Velvet Roche Bobois Profile Lounge Chair, Chaise
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Paul Gautier red tartan velvet Roche Bobois profile lounge chair, chaise. Profile is a
Textile
Napoleon III Style Upholstered Armchairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III style pair of light blue tartan upholstered easy arm chairs or "fauteuil crapaud" with
Fabric, Wood
Small-Scale Club Chair in Leather and Tartan Plaid
Located in Asheville, NC
Art Deco style English club chair upholstered in an unusual combination of antiqued leather and
Leather
Mahogany Wingback Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handsome Classic wingback chair with mahogany legs and cross stretcher has been newly reupholstered
Wool, Mahogany
Antique Scottish Wing Chair with Claw-Feet and Tartan Fabric
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Very elegant Wing Chair with Mahogany Claw Feet, new upholstered with a Scottish Tartan, nice round
Mahogany
Sold
H 46 in W 33 in D 33 in
Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Wool, Mahogany
Sold
H 46 in W 33 in D 33 in
Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Wool, Mahogany
Pair of Jacques Adnet Lounge Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of Jacques Adnet lounge chairs with new tartan plaid wool upholstery. Original brown hand
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Midcentury G. Frattini Wooden Rocking Chair Tartan Fabric, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant wooden rocking chair in blue tartan fabric, attribuited to Giangranco Frattini. Italy 1960s
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 47 in W 26.25 in D 22 in
French Antique Carved Walnut Chair with Beautiful New Tartan Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
and grey Tartan upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Antique English Carved Hall Chairs in a Tartan Plaid
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of antique English carved hall chairs in a tartan plaid, with openwork scrolled crest rails
Jacques Adnet 1950s Rare Tartan Rocking Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1904) Rare rocking-chair with original Tartan upholstery. Black faux leather
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Tartan Easy Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 2 modernist easy chairs designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. These dark stained
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Modern Tuxedo Swivel Chairs in Tartan Plaid
Located in New London, CT
Heavy chairs with smooth swivel action, newly reupholstered in a cool, tartan plaid fabric.
Aluminum
Chrome Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chair with Tartan Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
been reupholstered and recovered with a fresh tartan fabric. It gives this mid century chair an updated
Chrome
English Armchair Upholstered in Tartan Mens Suiting, Gillow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cat. No. 034-001-2009
Oak
$6,500
H 29.75 in W 18 in D 21 in
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5522 Cane Swivel Vanity Chair 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
Rare model 5522 desk chair or vanity stool from the First Lady Series Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s Laminated wood and cane molded backrest with round seat on a ...
Brass
$7,729 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$62,477
H 7.09 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in
One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
By Windsor & Newton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver plaques and boxes Calamander wood Artist b...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$32,000 / set
H 31 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
Set of Six rare Panel Back #6337 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A comfortable set of six dining chairs having gently curved solid wood panel backs and upholstered seats resting on ebonized walnut frames.
Upholstery
No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Four
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Roanoke, VA
Rare set of four No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs were acquired from estate with full Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining set. Rarely seen!
Textile
$1,807Sale Price|35% Off
H 30 in W 37.25 in D 20.38 in
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Drexel, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar,. Offered is a handsome mid century blond wood bar cart or serving cart from the Precedent series designed by Edward Wormley ...
Wood
$1,500Sale Price|40% Off
H 28 in W 31 in D 20 in
Modern Bar cart or trolly indoor or outdoor Patio Pool white and wood
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Bar cart or tea trolly indoor or outdoor poolside white and wood. Circa 1990 or 1980. Powder coated white steel frame with exotic hardwood slats. Has (2) large white wheels wi...
Rubber, Hardwood, Lacquer
French Vintage Art Deco Period Valet
Located in Austin, TX
Valet from the Art Deco period in France; of brass featuring a “torsado” design and a gilded brass handcuff holder The hanger is made of ebonized wood and the base is covered in a bl...
Brass
$53,494 / item
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
By Salvador Dalí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD. All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Metal
Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Valet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning and sculptural French faux bamboo valet stand from the 1950s, featuring refined proportions, flowing lines, and a beautifully aged finish. Though designed to fold for stor...
Steel, Brass, Iron
1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare Stitched leather valet with bamboo style base and red leather Great condition
Metal
$5,797
H 44.1 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Night valet in tan leather with saddle-stitching, after Adnet, France circa 1960
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Wrought-iron dumbwaiter, the stem, basket and garment-holding part covered in tan leather with saddle-stitching, the lower shoe-holding part painted black.
Wrought Iron
1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Description1950's Stitched leather Valet by Jacques Adnet Great condition France A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand black stitched leather valet fire tools by Jacques Adnet, circa ...
Metal
1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare Stitched leather valet... Covered with suede Good vintage condition 1950's
Brass
$2,000
H 47.5 in W 16 in D 15 in
Vintage Modernist Jacques Adnet Style Wrought Iron Hairpin Clothing Valet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modernist Jacques Adnet Style French Wrought Iron Hairpin Clothing Valet. Item features brass ball ends on the iron rods, clean modernist lines and great form. Item is constr...
Iron
1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet Black and red leather France
Metal
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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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