Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench
By Edward Wormley
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage "Thebes" bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Berne, Indiana. The solid
Fabric, Mahogany
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 31.25 in D 14.5 in
Rare Liberty & Co. Circa 1900s Long-Form Thebes Stool.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare long form Thebes bench marketed by Liberty and Company, England Circa 1910
Cane, Beech
Pair Of Thebes Style Mahogany X Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of well made and dramatic Benches with fine Thebes type form. Carved scrolled frames with
Fabric, Mahogany
Liberty & Company Mahogany Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with new leather with tacks. With label from Liberty on base. From a Bunny Williams designed Palm Beach home.
Leather, Mahogany
$10,550 / set
H 16.75 in W 23 in D 23 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Thebes' Stools in Bouclé, Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of 'Thebes' stools Model no. 5002 designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar of Berne
Bouclé, Wood
$3,450
H 16.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.75 in
"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Thebes stool / bench / footrest / footstool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Thebes Stools, Attributed to Liberty
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful and rare pair of late 19th century Egyptian Revival Thebes stools or benches after Edward
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Elegant "Thebes Benches", 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of elegant "Thebes Benches" model 5002 in mahogany with hand-turned stretchers and cream
Leather, Mahogany
Thebes stool with rush seat detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Persimmon color Thebes bench with rush detail on seat -
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Thebes Bamboo Footstool / Ottoman
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite Late 19th Century English Victorian Thebes bench showcases the elegance of the
Bamboo
Pair of American Mid-Century Thebes Type Rattan Style Benches
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century Thebes type rattan style benches. Faux painted bamboo seat and rattan
Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools
By Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
A rare pair of Dunbar stools. Comfortable, handsome and so versatile.
Wood, Upholstery
English Victorian Bamboo Thebes Bench Stool Ottoman
By Liberty & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic bamboo Thebes stool, made in England, in the style of Liberty and Co., unsigned. This
Bamboo
Rare Liberty & Co. Long-Form Thebes Stool, circa 1910
By Liberty & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a very rare Liberty & Co. long form Thebes stool, circa 1910. Finely woven seat top, very
Beech
Double Thebes stool by Liberty of London, c. 1870-1900
By Liberty of London
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Rare double Thebes stool/bench produced for Liberty of London. The hard wood seat frame is dished
Cord, Mahogany
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Edward Wormley "Thebes" stools or benches Model no. 5002 for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Edward Wormley "Thebes" stools or benches Model no. 5002 for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s
Bouclé, Wood
Faux Bamboo Thebes Style Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thebes style faux bamboo stool with leather tied legs and stretchers.
Wood
19th Century Bamboo "Thebes" Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An excellent English rendition with elaborate design raised upon root feet.
Bamboo
Danish Art Moderne Thebes-Style Bench in Bleached Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
A timeless design based on ancient Egyptian prototypes, but streamlined for the early 20th century, with an upholstered seat on a bleached mahogany frame.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Thebes Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Pair of Liberty & Co. Long Form Thebes Stools, C. 1910
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Washington, DC
Rare Pair of Liberty & Co. Long Form Thebes Stools, C. 1910
Ash
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Three "Thebes" Stools or Benches
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Loves Park, IL
A set of three mahogany "Thebes" stools for Dunbar (model 5002). All three in excellent, newly
Mahogany, Mohair
19th Century English Bamboo "Thebes" Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Patterned after the earlier Egyptian model. It is fashioned with a slat form seat.
Bamboo, Wood
19th Century English Bamboo Thebes Style Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful design, fashioned with a seat comprised of multiple slats of burnt bamboo complementing the Classic base.
Bamboo
Sold
H 15 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Liberty and Company Egyptian Revival Style Thebes Stools with Woven Seat
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of "Thebes" stools by Liberty and Company in the Egyptian Revival style with woven seats and
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$7,590
H 15.33 in W 16.33 in D 14 in
Pair of Walnut Tripod Thebes Stools in the Manner of Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of walnut tripod Thebes stools in the manner of Liberty & Co. England. Circa 1920.
Walnut
$2,400
H 17 in W 15.5 in D 13 in
English Liberty & Co. Walnut Thebes Stool with Tripod Base, Turn of the Century
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Liberty & Co. walnut Thebes stool from the Turn of the Century with tripod base. In-curving wooden seat resting on three delicately curving legs. This English Liberty & Co...
Walnut
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
By Ecart International, Adolphe Chanaux & Co., Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Slipper Chairs Billy Baldwin Design, Pair
By Billy Baldwin, Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic pair of Slipper Chairs designed by Billy Baldwin manufactured by Sherrill Furniture. Exceptionally well maintained ready for use. Seats: 19" H.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,953Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 18.9 in D 15.36 in
Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of C19th mahogany veneer Karl Johan stools. Their four curved sabre legs support an oval upholstered deep seat which has over time been upholstered in traditional Damask ...
Mahogany
$4,400
H 35.13 in W 34.63 in D 15.63 in
1950's Mexican Organic Modern Mahogany & Woven Seagrass Chest of Drawers
By Michael van Beuren
Located in West Chester, PA
Organic modern chest of drawers in the style of Michael van Beuren featuring five dovetailed drawers with woven seagrass or raffia drawer fronts with shaped mahogany handles all in a...
Seagrass, Mahogany
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three lights. The verdigris bronze finish a...
Copper
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padded bolsters on each end decorated with st...
Fabric, Walnut
$8,800 / set
H 37 in W 25.5 in D 33 in
Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made...
Leather, Wood
$5,950
H 45.5 in W 49.5 in D 21.5 in
1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian period buffet from circa 1820 with gray painted finish, carved reeded diamond motifs, petite rosettes and inner drawers. Radiating a quiet sophistication, th...
Wood
$5,975
H 35.25 in W 22 in D 22.25 in
English Regency Caned Mahogany Armchair or Bergere of Unusual Form, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual English circa 1830 George IV, William IV period regency form armchair or bergere, the solid mahogany frame having shaped crest rail and scroll arms with caned back, sides,...
Brass
Wonderful Large Regency Patinated Brass Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Regency Style Patinated Brass And Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With 3 Rewired Candelabra Sockets
Brass
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