$7,154Sale Price / item|20% Off
Brown Leather Chaise Longue, Modern Design, Tropical Style, Portugal
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the laid-back essence of Panama, this collection captures the effortless beauty and tranquility of tropical living. Designed to evoke the feeling of sitting back and enjo...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Tropical Lounge Chair by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Rosendahl, DE
"Hombre" lounge chairs designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for the Rosenthal Studio Line. Four chairs with strong wooden frames, high quality down cushions with original tropical fabric. A...
Fabric, Wood, Down
Rare Tropical Modernist Porch Chair, by Henry Klumb, Puerto Rico
By Henry Klumb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Herny Klumb designed Hardwood Armchair, procured from the island. W 23.25 x D 29 x H 31 5/8 in Seat H 15.5 / Arm H 22.75 in
Wood
Tropical Hardwood and Rattan, Butaque Chair, Outdoor Use, Licensed Reedition
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Rattan, Hardwood
Artisan-Crafted Mexican Woven Lounge Chair in Ziricote Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in Huay Pix, MX
The Armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Hardwood, Walnut
$1,794Sale Price / set|40% Off
Woodard Tropical Leaf Iron Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair, Set of Four
By Salterini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of four Woodard rod iron outdoor/patio chair with a distinct tropical leaf backrest. This chair is constructed with solid core iron rods and is finished in your choice of a pur...
Metal
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 32.68 in
Lounge Chair Cim Made of Tropical Hardwood in Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Juliana Llussá
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The lounge chair Cim is made in Brazilian solid wood freijó with traditional handcraft joint techniques. The seat is in plywood, straps, foam and leather. Finishing in Italian acryli...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in
Lounge Chair Joliu Made of Tropical Hardwood in Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Juliana Llussá
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The lounge chair Joliu is made in Brazilian solid wood Freijó with traditional handcraft joint techniques. The seat is in plywood, straps, foam and fabric. Finishing in Italian acryl...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
Handcrafted Lounge Chair in Tropical Wood with Black & Pale Pink Woven Detailing
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Káan Armchair incorporates hammock weaving into a comfortable and functional design. This piece can be disassembled for ease of transportation and to minimize its carbon footprin...
Hardwood, Walnut
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H 31.89 in W 41.34 in D 35.83 in
Jean Gillon 'Jangada' lounge chair and ottoman in tropical wood and leather.
By Jean Gillon
Located in Oirlo, LI
Jean Gillon 'Jangada' lounge chair and ottoman in tropical wood and leather, Brazil, ca. 1960s. Designed by the iconic Jean Gillon, this chair and footstool was named the 'Jangada' ...
Leather, Wood
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H 32 in W 28.75 in D 30 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Restored Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs Tropical Upholstery
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A vibrant pair of Mid-20th Century bent rattan lounge chairs, fully restored and refinished to highlight their curvaceous, organic frames. The rattan has been cleaned, repaired, and ...
Rattan
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H 32 in W 28.75 in D 30 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Restored Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs Tropical Upholstery
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A vibrant pair of Mid-20th Century bent rattan lounge chairs, fully restored and refinished to highlight their curvaceous, organic frames. The rattan has been cleaned, repaired, and ...
Rattan
Tropical Modern Square Cane Club Lounge Swivel Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1970s wood and cane swivel chairs. All removable cushions on an open square wood frame with large caning.
Cane, Wood
$199 / item
H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 0.02 in
Dandelion Pleasing Yellow Light Weight Throw Blanket in Soft Merino Twill Weave
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Dandelion ( throw / blanket / bedspread ) is handwoven ethically by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes in soft 100%...
Yarn
$2,440 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
Glass
$309Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.99 in Dm 7.87 in
Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Handmade Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches. Vase diameter 20 cm...
Murano Glass
$6,158
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
John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s
By John Risley
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, rattan and wood lounge chair designed by John Risley, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 33.4” H x 33.75” W x 41” D Seat Height: 12.75”
Iron
1907 Viennese Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Fledermaus Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1907, Vienna. A bent beech chair designed in 1907 by illustrious Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus Cabaret in Vienna. This design, a bold and radical departure fro...
Mohair, Beech
ARTS & CRAFTS Highback Chair designed by Chris Wegerif, c1900
By Chris Wegerif
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Highback Chair designed by Chris Wegerif, made of an Oak structure with woven cane seating and back (The back has been restored at a later date). An Art and Crafts chair from aroun...
Cane, Oak
$13,444
H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 31.89 in
Wingback Armchair by Eva & Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Important and rare wingback armchair designed by Eva &Nils Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. Made from dark stained beech and upholstered in custom made...
Wool, Beech
$1,417
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 22.84 in
Vintage French Armchair, Oak Frame with Alpaca Upholstery, c. 1950
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Elegant French armchair from the 1950s with a solid oak frame and newly reupholstered alpaca fabric in a soft neutral tone. The design carries a subtle resemblance to the work of Jea...
Alpaca, Oak
$2,950
H 37.41 in W 37.01 in D 35.04 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair in Off-White Fabric & Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, fabric, beech, Italy, 1950s Classic pair of lounge chairs being a wonderful example of Italian design from the 1950s. The chairs are bold and curvy, yet very el...
Fabric, Beech
Just Andersen Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A table lamp by Just Andersen in great vintage condition. It is part of Just Andersens early work and true testament to his contribution to the Danish art deco movement in the 1920s....
Metal
On Hold|$3,800
H 28 in W 19.3 in D 27.6 in
Black Painted Steel & Wicker "Chauffeuse" Chair by Raoul Guys - France 1950's
By Raoul Guys
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquered steel tube and woven rattan fireside "Chauffeuse" chair by Raoul Guys for Airborne. In good vintage condition. Some scruffs and markings on paint. This chair will sh...
Steel
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and beige velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 13" Arm Height (inches): 18.63" All items ship from High Point, Nor...
Iron
$6,000
H 32.3 in W 29.9 in D 26.8 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Armchair in Wood & Chenille, Michel Arnoult, c. 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in New York, NY
A disciplined expression of Brazilian modernism, this armchair by Michel Arnoult distills the decade’s ethos into a composition of clarity, proportion, and material intelligence. The...
Leather, Hardwood
Large Deep Black Steel Dining Table
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Marianas table The Marianas table is an expansive presence in a room. Featuring a tabletop constructed from Richlite, a paper-based material infused with resin, the ...
Steel
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