$55,000 / set
H 35 in W 22.25 in D 21.5 in
Extraordinary Set of 12 Trompe L'oiel Dining Chairs by Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Bamboo, Mahogany
$66,000 / set
H 35 in W 22.25 in D 21.5 in
Extraordinary Set of 14 Trompe L'oiel Arm Dining Chairs by Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Bamboo, Mahogany
$36,500 / item
H 35 in W 22.25 in D 21.5 in
Extraordinary Set of 8 Trompe L'oiel Dining Chairs by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Bamboo, Mahogany
Pair of 1950's John Vesey Trompe L'oeil Painted Iron Chairs
By John Vesey
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of 1950's John Vesey Trompe L'oeil Painted Iron Chairs
Wrought Iron
Orign 00005 Folding Chairs from the 60 Ies
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
chairs were part of our everyday life. We wanted to make this memory our own and rethink it as a
Wood, Beech
Origni 00004 Folding Chairs from the 60 Ies
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
chair in Beech, trompe l'oeil Grand Antique Marble, degraded paint mat and shiny varnish. Restored
Wood, Beech
Set of Eight Wooden Chairs, South Sweden, circa 1830
Located in Paris, FR
Set of eight wooden chairs, rosewood trompe l'oeil, jagged back, green lacquered seat in original
ORIGIN 00009 Forest Green Arm Chair
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
by applying games of materials and colors. Arm chair in plastic, trompe l'oeil Grand Antique
Plastic
ORIGIN 00009 Grass Green Arm Chair
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
by applying games of materials and colors. Arm chair in plastic, trompe l'oeil Grand Antique
Plastic
Origin 00009 Emerald Green Arm Chair
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
by applying games of materials and colors. Arm chair in plastic, trompe l'oeil Grand Antique
Plastic
Piero Fornasetti Vintage Trompe L'Oeil Moro Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Two of limited edition of 15 (Numbers 4 and 5 of the series of 15). These are NOT new editions. Signature and paper label.
Trompe L’Oeil Metal Chair, France, c. 1960-70
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faux Painted chair to look like Metal! Realistic!
Wood
John Vesey Trompe L'oeil Hand-Painted Iron Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
The back hand-painted to look like a wooden bucket full of daisies.
Sold
H 25 in W 19.5 in L 25 in
1960s Brown Jordan Trompe L’ Oeil Wicker Rattan Dining Chairs, 6 Pieces
By Brown Jordan
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an organic, sculptural set of six dining chairs, circa the 1960s. This
Fabric, Wicker
Italian Postmodern Side Chair, 1980s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
folding chair. This stunning postmodern chair has a trompe l'oeil oxidized copper look, with a mix of
Wood, Paint
Erika Brunson French Art Deco Style Fauteuil Barrel Chair, 1990s
By Dessin Fournir
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
French Art Deco style Erika Brunson for Dessin Fournir Fauteuil Barrel chair. Features trompe
Wood
Pair Trompe L'oeil Rosewood Chairs With Lion Head Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of uncommon empire revival, intricately painted faux rosewood grained armchairs with solid brass lions head arms. Wood grain is stunningly natural looking, and only upon close i...
Set of Four Michael Taylor Style Faux Stone Tulip Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Taylor. The chairs feature a concrete or molded stone style of finish having an aged patina with stains
Composition
Trompe L"oeil Draped Chair in the Style of John Dickinson
Located in Pasadena, CA
Fabulous trompe l"oeil draped chair in the manner of John Dickinson. Made of cast resin, the chair
Resin
Sold
H 31 in W 46 in D 32 in
Post Modern White Acrylic Lucite Trompe L'oeil Handkerchief Ghost Chair, 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Postmodern surrealist floating lounge or club chair in the form a trompe l'oeil draped
Acrylic, Lucite
Sold
H 30 in W 37 in D 41 in
Extraordinary Pair Trompe L'oiel Club Chairs by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of rare club chairs is unique on the World market. They are shipped as
Bamboo, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Hermés/Adnet style Trompe L’oeil Yellow Strapwork Iron Faux Leather Chair
By Hermès
Located in Hastings, GB
Incredible wrought iron chair, the frame designed to replicate leather equestrian harness straps
Wrought Iron
Piero Fornasetti Vintage Trompe L'Oeil Moro Chair
Located in Miami, FL
This pair is a limited edition of 15 (Numbers 4 and 5 of the series of 15). These are NOT new editions. Signature and paper label. WE HAVE A TOTAL OF FOUR AVAILABLE. Price is for on...
Faux Bois Trompe-l'Oeil, Carved Twig Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six faux bois trompe-l'oeil dining chairs feature carved twig style frames and purple
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1940's Grosfeld House Side Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful pair of 1940's Grosfeld House side chairs with trompe l'oeil carved drapery motif backs
Upholstery
Trompe L'oeil Writing Desk with Matching Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming tromp l'oeil painted desk decorated overall with jewelry, butterflies, fruit, flowers and a variety of other subjects. There is a generous work surface and numurous drawer...
Wood
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$94,500
H 33.08 in W 93.31 in D 28.35 in
Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...
Brass
$26,500 / set
H 29 in W 30.25 in D 38.5 in
Extraordinary Pair of Art Deco Style Loungers by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of rare lounge chairs is unique on the market. They are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professional...
Rattan
Breathtaking Trompe L'oiel Dining or Center Table Base by Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A remarkable Tromp L'oiel style dining or center table by the visionary Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980. Steamed reed rattan with a stunning ribbon detail over solid mahogany construction...
Rattan, Mahogany
$16,500
H 29 in W 43 in D 22.5 in
Captivating Art Nouveau Influenced Rattan Palm Frond Console by Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent console table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation read...
Rattan, Mahogany
$4,495 / set
H 33 in W 23.75 in D 77 in
Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounges, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural Organic Modern split reed rattan chaise lounges By Betty Cobonpue Circa 1980s Measures: 23.75" W x 77" D x 33" H. Seat height: 13". Very goo...
Rattan
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