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.
Fabric, Mahogany
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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.
Bouclé, Wood
"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Thebes stool / bench / footrest / footstool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s.
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 William Godwin.
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 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's.
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 period with its intricately designed bamboo structure.
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 legs.
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 example is in good, original condition, clean and ready to use - solid and sturdy. The...
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 strong and sturdy.
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.
Cord, Mahogany
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé, Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Loves Park, IL
A set of three mahogany "Thebes" stools for Dunbar (model 5002). All three in excellent, newly restored condition. Newly recovered in mohair.
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 ring turned wood frame. The chairs also feature a bottom cane woven shelf and stretc...
Wood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$1,650 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$3,529 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
$1,857
H 13.78 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Fully Restored Liberty's London Thebes Stool L Wyburd Original Antique Victorian
By Leonard Wyburd, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime fully restored Victorian Liberty’s London Thebes stool designed by L Wyburd This piece is as iconic and stylish as they ...
Oak
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
Billy Baldwin Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Slipper Chairs, USA
By Sherrill Furniture Company, Billy Baldwin
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
Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.
Brass
$1,014 / item
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, 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
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