$4,106 / item
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 31.5 in
Thonet S 411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Germany, circa 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchair with fabric upholstery, designed by the Thonet
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus armchairs Fa Slezák Fn 24 / Thonet S 411
By Robert Slezák
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus armchairs Fa Slezák Fn 24 / Thonet S411. Professionally stained and repolished.
Chrome
$4,710 / item
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 31.5 in
Thonet S411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Black Leather Upholstery, c. 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchair with leather upholstery, designed by the Thonet
Steel, Chrome
$4,348 / item
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 31.5 in
Thonet Chrome Tubular Steel Armchairs, Leather Upholstery, Customisable, c. 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchairs in leather upholstery, designed and manufactured by
Steel, Chrome
$3,043
H 31.5 in W 32.49 in D 42.33 in
Austrian Modern Steel Leather S 411 Two-Seater Sofa attributed to Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Modern Steel Leather S 411 Two-Seater Sofa attributed to Thonet, 1980s Two-seater sofa
Steel
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Bauhaus Steelpipe-Fauteuil by Walter Knoll for Tonet Brothers (Vienna, 1935)
By Walter Knoll, Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
gepolsterter Sessel und Sofas auf. Vermutlich markiert der Thonet-eigene Entwurf des S 411 aus dem Jahr 1932
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 30.71 in
Chrome Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs S 411 by Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Pair of model armchairs, model S411 by Thonet circa 1930s Bauhaus period. Upholstery and nickel
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 30.71 in
Chrome Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs S 411 by Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Pair of model armchairs, model S411 by Thonet circa 1930s Bauhaus period. Upholstery and nickel
Steel
$5,800
H 15.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Willy Rizzo for Cidue Chrome and Glass Coffee / Side Table, Italy, circa 1970
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
A Willy Rizzo for Cidue square side/end/or coffee table; with a sleek and seamless design. The chic black glass surface is inset to the chrome square apron and supported on a black ...
Chrome
$4,891
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
For this item we are able to guarantee the import duty rate, which is 15%. Given the currently unpredictable political situation in the United States, having a fixed and reliable dut...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of two lights Maison Arlus sconces, perpex shades Two lights, 65 watts max per light US rewired and in working condition Backplate: 1.1/2 inches W, 4inches H Glass...
Steel
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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 Glendale, 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
Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite pink marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious pink marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless bea...
Travertine
$655 / item
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Blue for Nemo
By Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in blue for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are stil...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
$6,401
H 18.51 in Dm 11.42 in
rare Italian table lamp attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano glass
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Table lamp from the 60s attributed to Italian designer Flavio Poli for Seguso. Faceted pyramid base in thick orange Murano glass, oval white glass shade. Original, highly decorative ...
Murano Glass
$556Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 24 in D 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Coffee Table with Glass Top c1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite coffee table with glass top Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern lucite coffee table with a rectangular glass top. The top is vintage and does show s...
Glass, Lucite
Bauhaus Functionalist Ufo Pendant Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1930s
By Napako
Located in Żory, PL
– Bauhaus UFO pendant lamp designed by Josef Hurka for Napako – Produced in the 1930s – Made of chromed metal and glass, features four bakelite lampholders – In a original vintage co...
Steel, Chrome
$10,266
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 30.71 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model Minerva by France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Steel
19th Century French Cathedral Clock
Located in High Point, NC
19th century beautifully hand crafter cathedral clock in gilt bronze. This is a magnificent example of 19th century French craftsmanship. There are many beautiful details to this p...
Bronze
$1,250
H 38.5 in W 22 in D 28 in
Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Industrial, Mid Century swivel office, desk chair by The DoMore Chair Company. The chair features a chrome base on wheel castor feet, thick tweed and vinyl seat, vinyl,...
Steel, Chrome
1970s Selig Lucite & Leather Strap Sofa Couch
By Selig
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Selig lucite frame and leather strap sofa couch. Three long nickel bars run through the length of the sofa holding the black leather straps and back cushion straps. Newly recov...
Metal
Jean Prouvé “CPDE” Office Armchair, C.1934
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Structure in "Brun Van Dyck" lacquered steel, seat and back upholstered in brown leather. Jean Prouvé. Circa 1934. Bibliography : Jean Prouvé, Édition Galerie Patrick Seguin, Pa...
Steel
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