$1,411Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
starting in the 1970s. This chair was sold by "Teo Jacob" in Switzerland, an official seller of Wittman
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Ernst Ambühler Daybed / Sofa EA-616 for Teo Jacob
By Ernst Ambühler, Theo Jacob
Located in Munich, DE
Iconic design from switzerland. Foam, belts and fabric completely redone.
Chrome
$6,845 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 47.25 in
1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi, Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning Mid Century Modern Italian set of 4 chairs and round dining table in chromed tube steel. Model name "Margot" by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1968. Suitable for indoor and outdo...
Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron
LUMfr Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The fantastic LUMfr Sconce is a patinated brass and champagne toned fringe wall sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. This sconce is created by Lumfardo Luminaires and made ...
Brass
$23,047
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
$2,454Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 15.36 in D 15.75 in
Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair Set, France, 1940s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair set of 6. Made in France, 1940s period. Handmade handcrafted and carved solid oak constructed dining chair set. All chairs are in...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Oak and Ceramic
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet, model 'Thierry', oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This model 'Thierry' case piece is designed by Guillerme & Chambron. It features geometric engravings in...
Ceramic, Oak
Borge Mogensen Oak China Cabinet c1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet A stunning oak version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design. The front has two doors with Chinese style decorative brass T-Bar keys. The interior...
Brass
$2,995
H 28.25 in W 32 in D 32 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Cork and Mahogany Corner Table, ca 1951
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Cork and Mahogany Corner Table, ca 1951 Unique large corner table that would be perfect with two larger mid-century sofas set in a L-shape arrangem...
Mahogany, Cork
1940's French Oak Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French Oak Sideboard with Woven Front Detail, doors on each side open for storage. Middle center drawer. This cabinet is sold as is - and has NOT been refinished and priced accord...
Brass
ONE Alabaster Sconce by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Sconces made of enlightened alabaster and patinated brass. Modern creation by Studio Glustin. THE PRICE IS FOR ONE SCONCE A pair can be order and in mirror. (Left and Right version)
Alabaster, Brass
$1,772 / item
H 18.12 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
1980 Le Falene Arteluce Piero De Martini Italian Design Post Modern Table Lamp
By Arteluce, Piero De Martini
Located in Brescia, IT
"The Moths" Table Lamp Piero De Martini Arteluce Italy, 1980s Red Enamel Frame White Fabric "Suncover" Shade New with original Arteluce Box Available Phalene hanging Lamp in yello...
Metal
Secession plant stand no.1015 by Josef Hoffmann for J.J.Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare secession plant stand variant of no.1015 with wide legs by Josef Hoffmann for J.J.Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
Beech
$2,647Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 55.52 in W 16.15 in D 13.78 in
Hill House Chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina, Italy
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
Hill House ladderback designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina, dated circa 1980. This iconic chair reflects Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s style and his fearless approach to ...
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
$2,970 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Minimalist Small Modern Library Table in Tanned Oak Finish by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Library Small Table is a chic work horse. Stripped of unnecessary details, its minimalist design makes this table functional for sober book storage or as an effic...
Wood
French 1960's 6-Light Brass & Painted Metal Floor Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning 6-light floor lamp in brass and black metal with newly restored custom shades in conical design. Beautiful vintage piece in clean vintage condition and newly rewired. ...
Metal, Brass
$16,546
H 29.73 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Jugendstil Vintage Walnut Armchair by Josef Maria Olbrich, 1898-1899, Austria
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil walnut Jugendstil armchair designed by Josef Maria Olbrich 1898-1899 and executed by Michael Niedermoser, Vienna. The beautiful armchair was made out of solid walnut, whic...
Leather, Walnut
A Round Leaning Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning modern club chair, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca wool fabr...
Alpaca, Wood
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