$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 Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Basel, BS
There is a Teo Jacob sticker on the bottom, pictured here.
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
$3,187 / item
H 55.52 in W 16.15 in D 13.78 in
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1902. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on color and material of the piece. Originally a fur...
Wood, Velvet
Rare Stool Thonet Nr. 51, since 1885
By August Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare variant of a swivel stool. Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored. New canning in seat.
Bentwood
$6,844 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 47.25 in
1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA
By RIMA, Eero Saarinen, Gastone Rinaldi, 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
$4,400 / set
H 11.03 in W 4.34 in D 11.03 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Green Metal and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted in brass with green lacquered metal elements and opaline glass shades. The design is clean and architectural, built around a stro...
Metal, Brass
$2,832 / set
H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Finnish early 20th century brutalist hand carved pine chairs
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless charm of our Pair of early 20th century brutalist pine chairs. Hand-carved from one piece of wood, these unique pieces showcase extraordinary craftsmanship and ...
Pine
Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian cocoon pendant from the 1960s. Custom design for a Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio, which included additional cocoon lamps by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Very ...
Steel
$17,700
H 116.93 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...
Brass
$2,643Sale 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
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Slatted outdoor lounge chair is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. The wood frame...
Mahogany
$23,010
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
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
$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 Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
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
De Coene Minimalist Highboard in Brushed Aluminum and Ash
By De Coene Frères
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Coene, cabinet, lacquered ash, brushed aluminum, Belgium, 1970s. This Postmodern cabinet, crafted by De Coene, features a striking design with aluminium doors and handles. The ca...
Aluminum
Secession plant stand no.1015 by Josef Hoffmann for J.J.Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Very rare secession plant stand variant of no.1015 with wide legs by Josef Hoffmann for J.J.Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
Beech
$22,000
H 35.44 in W 63.19 in D 17.33 in
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Mirrored Sideboard Polished Aluminum Glass
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, wall-mounted sideboard, aluminum, glass, lacquered ash, Italy, 1960s Exceptional sideboard designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in the 1960s. ...
Aluminum
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
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