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Gold Dragon Chair by Giulia Maria Ligresti
Gold Dragon Chair by Giulia Maria Ligresti

Gold Dragon Chair by Giulia Maria Ligresti

Located in Geneve, CH

Its curved shape creates an interesting play of light and shadow, giving the chair dynamism and movement. The distinctive feature is the inclusion of a row of scales on the back, whi...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Philippe Starck Driade Royalton Chair and Ottoman
Philippe Starck Driade Royalton Chair and Ottoman

Philippe Starck Driade Royalton Chair and Ottoman

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Palm Springs, CA

These chairs were in the lobby of the iconic Ian Schrager hotel.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Icelandic Sheepskin, 1950s
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Icelandic Sheepskin, 1950s

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Icelandic Sheepskin, 1950s

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful pair of vintage Art Deco-style lounge chairs dating from the 1950s, fully restored and newly upholstered in luxurious Icelandic sheepskin.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Chinoisiere Fabric by J. Robert Scott
Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Chinoisiere Fabric by J. Robert Scott

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Chinoisiere Fabric by J. Robert Scott

By J. Robert Scott 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Robert Scott. The chairs were custom made for a company called Vice Versa L/CGA.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This natural pine ladder back rocking chair is in good sturdy condition with a mustard painted rush seat.The chair has a soft nice patina.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs
Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs

Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Dublin, IE

The chair was produced by Magnus Olesen, a respected Danish manufacturer founded in 1937.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Pair of 1940s French Lounge Chairs in the Manner of René Gabriel France, 1940s
Pair of 1940s French Lounge Chairs in the Manner of René Gabriel France, 1940s

Pair of 1940s French Lounge Chairs in the Manner of René Gabriel France, 1940s

Located in Berlin, DE

The chairs have been newly upholstered in Dedar fabric, with generously scaled seat and back cushions that enhance comfort and highlight the natural warmth of the wood.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949
Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949

Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949

By Franco Albini

Located in Berlin, DE

The chair has an interesting fabric with a linear structure.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Restored 1950s Mid Century Modern Selig Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
Restored 1950s Mid Century Modern Selig Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather

Restored 1950s Mid Century Modern Selig Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather

By Paul McCobb, Selig

Located in Toluca Ter, CA

Slender tapered ashwood legs keep the profile light, with the rear legs splaying outward to reinforce the chair’s relaxed stance.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Jacobean Revival Carved Barley Twist Chair, Circa 1870–1890
Antique Jacobean Revival Carved Barley Twist Chair, Circa 1870–1890

Antique Jacobean Revival Carved Barley Twist Chair, Circa 1870–1890

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

The dark, hand-finished wood has developed a warm patina that enhances the chair's period appeal.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Oca Lúcio Costa Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1956
Mid-Century Modern Oca Lúcio Costa Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1956

Mid-Century Modern Oca Lúcio Costa Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1956

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Saudade, MG

The Lúcio Costa Chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca in 1956, stands out as one of the designer’s most iconic pieces.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner Set of Early Production Carl Hansen & Sons Wishbone Chairs, 1960s
Hans J. Wegner Set of Early Production Carl Hansen & Sons Wishbone Chairs, 1960s

Hans J. Wegner Set of Early Production Carl Hansen & Sons Wishbone Chairs, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Wegner iconic chair. The chairs have an amazing deep patina to the wood and the woven papercord seats.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Mid Century Vintage Gray Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Gray Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Gray Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The chairs have undergone blue structure velvet.

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Beech

1990s Haim Eran Gottesman Custom Swivel Desk / Dining Chair, Plywood & Steel
1990s Haim Eran Gottesman Custom Swivel Desk / Dining Chair, Plywood & Steel

1990s Haim Eran Gottesman Custom Swivel Desk / Dining Chair, Plywood & Steel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Exposed metal fasteners and layered steel detailing at the arm supports emphasize the chair’s industrial character.

Category

1990s Unknown Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Magis Chair One chair design Konstantin Grcic - Mint green
Set of 2 Magis Chair One chair design Konstantin Grcic - Mint green

Set of 2 Magis Chair One chair design Konstantin Grcic - Mint green

By Konstantin Grcic, Magis

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The legs are made of aluminium and finished in the same color as the seat, reinforcing the chair’s graphic and architectural character.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Vintage Blue Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Blue Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Blue Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The chairs have undergone blue structure velvet.

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Beech

Set of Four 1960s Italian Dining Chairs in Ash
Set of Four 1960s Italian Dining Chairs in Ash

Set of Four 1960s Italian Dining Chairs in Ash

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kindly note that the chairs are in good, used condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

C. 1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Light Wood
C. 1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Light Wood

C. 1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Light Wood

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chair measures 17.75 inches deep, 22.5 inches wide, and 30 inches high with a seat height of 17 inches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

P. Guariche for Meurop, 1960s Coquillage Chair
P. Guariche for Meurop, 1960s Coquillage Chair

P. Guariche for Meurop, 1960s Coquillage Chair

By Meurop, Pierre Guariche

Located in Antwerp, BE

The Coquillage side chair was designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop in the early 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Volute Chair by Garnier Pingree
Volute Chair by Garnier Pingree

Volute Chair by Garnier Pingree

By Garnier Pingree

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With the Volute chair, the aim was to create a beautiful piece through finding balance in its design.

Category

2010s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Burl

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Velvet with Fringes, 1960-1970s
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Velvet with Fringes, 1960-1970s

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Velvet with Fringes, 1960-1970s

Located in Odense, DK

The beautifully curved armrests with rolled ends and the soft, rounded proportions give the chairs a refined and classic expression.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Vintage Green Ladder-Back Chair with Woven Rope Seat, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Green Ladder-Back Chair with Woven Rope Seat, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Green Ladder-Back Chair with Woven Rope Seat, Italy, 1960s

Located in Dronten, NL

The combination of painted wood and natural fiber gives the chair a particularly appealing, rustic yet refined character.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

EASY CHAIR BY OTTO SCHULZ, SWEDEN 1940s
EASY CHAIR BY OTTO SCHULZ, SWEDEN 1940s

EASY CHAIR BY OTTO SCHULZ, SWEDEN 1940s

Located in BREDA, NL

A beautiful meeting of sculptural form and tactile comfort, this easy chair by Otto Schulz captures the distinctive elegance of Swedish design from the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Mid Century Modern 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman
Mid Century Modern 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman

Mid Century Modern 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Phoenix, AZ

The chair and ottoman both swivel. The chair has a slight tilt/recline mechanism.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Light Bouclé Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Light Bouclé Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Light Bouclé Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The chairs are protected with acrylic varnish with a satin glow.

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Wim Rietveld Pyramid dining chairs Ahrend de Cirkel The Netherlands 1960
Wim Rietveld Pyramid dining chairs Ahrend de Cirkel The Netherlands 1960

Wim Rietveld Pyramid dining chairs Ahrend de Cirkel The Netherlands 1960

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Set of four “Pyramid” dining chairs designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, The Netherlands, 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

2008 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK8 Dining Chair in Divina Melange 120
2008 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK8 Dining Chair in Divina Melange 120

2008 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK8 Dining Chair in Divina Melange 120

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece shows light wear, including minor stains on the fabric. Overall, the chair is in good to very good condition.

Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

White John Henry Belter Chairs - Set of 2
White John Henry Belter Chairs - Set of 2

White John Henry Belter Chairs - Set of 2

By John Henry Belter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The chairs stand at 36" H x 17" W x 25" D x 16", making them the perfect size for a dining room or living area.

Category

Antique 1840s American Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Hoffer, Midcentury Spider Chair for Plan, 1950s
Hoffer, Midcentury Spider Chair for Plan, 1950s

Hoffer, Midcentury Spider Chair for Plan, 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Folding legs to facilitate flat storage. The chair can be collapsed and hung for storage.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bespoke Art Deco Club Chairs, Hand-Crafted in the USA, 21st Century
Bespoke Art Deco Club Chairs, Hand-Crafted in the USA, 21st Century

Bespoke Art Deco Club Chairs, Hand-Crafted in the USA, 21st Century

Located in Round Top, TX

Individually made rather than mass-produced, the chair reflects a couture approach to furniture—where structure, material, and finish are considered with equal intention.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing
2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing

2021 Jens Risom for Knoll Risom Side Dining Chair Ebonized Maple & Black Webbing

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

It may show minuscule wear only from transporting to our warehouse. The chair measures 17.25 inches wide by 18 inches deep and 30.625 inches tall.

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Vintage Green Ladder-Back Chair with Woven Rope Seat, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Green Ladder-Back Chair with Woven Rope Seat, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Green Ladder-Back Chair with Woven Rope Seat, Italy, 1960s

Located in Dronten, NL

The combination of painted wood and natural fiber gives the chair a particularly appealing, rustic yet refined character.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Set of Four Mahogany Chairs in White Upholstery, circa 1880
Set of Four Mahogany Chairs in White Upholstery, circa 1880

Set of Four Mahogany Chairs in White Upholstery, circa 1880

Located in Opole, PL

The slightly tilted and rolled outwards backrests add charm to the chairs.

Category

Antique 1880s European Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Art Deco Leather Club Chair and Ottoman by Legacy Leather
Art Deco Leather Club Chair and Ottoman by Legacy Leather

Art Deco Leather Club Chair and Ottoman by Legacy Leather

Located in Dekalb, IL

The ottoman mirrors the chair's sculptural curvature, creating a cohesive silhouette when paired.

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edoardi Landi dining chairs for Studio D Italy 1973
Edoardi Landi dining chairs for Studio D Italy 1973

Edoardi Landi dining chairs for Studio D Italy 1973

By Edoardo Landi

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

The square structure gives the chairs a minimal look, but the big slats make them chairs look slightly bulky.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Arts and Crafts Pugin Style Hall or Library Chairs
A Pair of Arts and Crafts Pugin Style Hall or Library Chairs

A Pair of Arts and Crafts Pugin Style Hall or Library Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Arts and Crafts Pugin Style Hall or Library Chairs This is a Beautifully designed pair of chairs, they date from the 19th Century Arts and Crafts movement Pugin inspired S...

Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar
Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar

Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar

Located in London, England

The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the early 1950s.

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Ebonized Bank of England Armchairs
Ebonized Bank of England Armchairs

Ebonized Bank of England Armchairs

By Sikes Chair Company, Gunlocke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic, maple and oak, bank of England, courthouse, armchairs by Gunlocke, Sikes and Library Bureau Makers in an ebonized finish. The chairs differ ever so slightly due to the makers.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Maple, Oak

Magis Motta Chair - Jasper Morrison - Red steel and Polypropylene - Set of 2
Magis Motta Chair - Jasper Morrison - Red steel and Polypropylene - Set of 2

Magis Motta Chair - Jasper Morrison - Red steel and Polypropylene - Set of 2

By Magis, Jasper Morrison

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The chair features a slender frame made from glossy painted steel tube, giving the structure both strength and visual lightness.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Art Deco Walnut Lounge Chairs in the Style of Pierre Chareau
Pair of French Art Deco Walnut Lounge Chairs in the Style of Pierre Chareau

Pair of French Art Deco Walnut Lounge Chairs in the Style of Pierre Chareau

By Pierre Chareau

Located in Miami, FL

Refined pair of French Art Deco lounge chairs in the style of Pierre Chareau, each with a sculptural solid walnut frame that cradles the seat in a continuous, flowing line from back ...

Category

1990s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Regency Elbow Chairs Mahogany Period Furniture
Pair Regency Elbow Chairs Mahogany Period Furniture

Pair Regency Elbow Chairs Mahogany Period Furniture

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Having lift out seats. The chairs feature typical shaped regency arms.

Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished
Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished

Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished

By Michele Bonciani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Attributable : Fratelli Bonciani – Cascina. About: Savonarola chair The term derives from the chair on which the Savonarola used to sit was still kept in the convent of San Mar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Original John Salterini "Montego" Chairs ( Two Arm, Two Armless )
Set of Original John Salterini "Montego" Chairs ( Two Arm, Two Armless )

Set of Original John Salterini "Montego" Chairs ( Two Arm, Two Armless )

By John Salterini

Located in North Miami, FL

These are how the chairs were originally produced and thus, shows all the beautiful etching details to the chair backs (see detail images).

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark
Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark

Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

New upholstered in black pure full grain aniline leather, the chair has cane and the chair has an soap treated finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cane, Oak

Set of Eight Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
Set of Eight Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

Set of Eight Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Elegant set of eight Italian Mid-Century dining chairs by Paolo Buffa, produced in Italy during the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Set of Four French Art Deco chairs
Set of Four French Art Deco chairs

Set of Four French Art Deco chairs

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning set of four French Art Deco chairs. Two of the chairs having arm rest while the other two are armless.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Curved Back Finnish Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Pair Of Curved Back Finnish Lounge Chairs, 1950s

Pair Of Curved Back Finnish Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Ilmari Lappalainen

Located in Karis, Nyland

They require new upholstery, but the chairs frame's condition however is good considering the age.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Karu Lounge Chair in Brown Sheepskin by Dagmar
Karu Lounge Chair in Brown Sheepskin by Dagmar

Karu Lounge Chair in Brown Sheepskin by Dagmar

Located in London, England

The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the early 1950s.

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar
Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar

Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar

Located in London, England

The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the early 1950s.

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Set of 2 antique English captain's chairs/desk chairs from the 19th century
Set of 2 antique English captain's chairs/desk chairs from the 19th century

Set of 2 antique English captain's chairs/desk chairs from the 19th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

The chairs can be used as side chairs, desk chairs, or as chairs at the dining table.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Classical Roman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

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