$950
H 33.5 in W 41 in D 24 in
Vintage Art Nouveau Aluminum Tulip Flower Garden Patio Bench Seat Attr. to Molla
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Aluminum Art Nouveau Style Tulip Flower Garden Patio Bench Seat attributed to Molla
Aluminum
$2,250
H 17 in W 48 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Chrome Steel Flat Bar Milo Baughman Style Bench by Tulip Inc
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Steel Flat Bar Milo Baughman Style Bench by Tulip Inc. Item
Steel
2 European Tulip Wood Farmhouse Pub Bench Seats Old World
Located in Dayton, OH
2 European farmhouse tulip wood benches, circa late 20th century. Benches vary slightly
Tulipwood
Custom Bench or Coffee Table with Knoll Saarinen Tulip Base Legs
Located in Peabody, MA
A period custom-made bench or coffee table with two Eero Saarinen designed tulip bases from Knoll
Walnut, Fiberglass
18th Century English Footed Oak Coffer with Carved Tulips
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite Footed Oak Coffer with Hinged Lid and Carved Front Panel featuring Tulip Motif, 18th Century
Oak
Classic French Empire Walnut Sofa Bench Settee with Tulips
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic antique French Empire walnut sofa bench or settee having wonderful tulip motife carved arms
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 18 in W 72 in D 19 in
Vintage 1970s Red Tufted Chrome Double Tulip Base Saarinen Style Long Bench
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique Mid-Century Modern 1970s double tulip pedestal base long bench in the Saarinen style. Item
Metal
Sold
H 32 in W 105.25 in D 59.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brunswick Gold Crown I Billiards Pool Table with Blue Aprons
By Brunswick Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge chairs, George Nelson benches, Eero Saarinen tulip tables, and Howard
Slate, Aluminum
Sold
H 32 in W 105.25 in D 59.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brunswick Gold Crown I Billiards Pool Table with Blue Aprons
By Brunswick Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge chairs, George Nelson benches, Eero Saarinen tulip tables, and Howard
Slate, Aluminum
Italian Tulip Wood and Velvet Bench, 1900s
Located in Verona, IT
The bench is from the first half of the 20th century. Made of tulip tree wood and fantastique
Velvet, Tulipwood
French Art Deco "Tulip" Base Bench, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bench with tulip shaped base, walnut, newly upholstered.
Walnut
After Albert Cheuret Wall Sconces
By Albert Cheuret
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Chromed metal and alabaster wall sconces after Albert Cheuret. electrified, UL listed.
Alabaster, Metal
$5,146 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 33.08 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
By Silvio Piattelli, Arredoluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
$4,450 / set
H 30.71 in W 31.11 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Armchairs with Inlay Motif in Oak and Velvet, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Armchairs with Inlay Motif in Oak and Velvet, 1930s A stylish and comfortable pair of Dutch Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s, thoughtfully designed with balan...
Metal
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 79 in D 42 in
F&T Salotti Space Age Italian Velvet and Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sofa by F&T Salotti. Overstuffed space age silhouette. Original chocolate brown ruched velvet and brushed steel panel. One sofa and two chairs available, all so...
Stainless Steel
$4,662 / item
H 63 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
Customizable Art Deco Style Mirrored Three Panels Brass Frame Screen
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Customizable Art Deco style mirrored three panels brass frame screen Screen composed by three mirrored panels and brass frames. Ideal as room divider, to decor a fitting room, a war...
Brass
$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
Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
1970 designed "Moods" tall boy wardrobe designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in gunmetal tinted brushed stainless steel and smoked mirror. Post Moden space age v...
Stainless Steel
$480 / item
H 2.5 in W 14 in D 24 in
Solid Ebonized Oak Wood and Brass Tray for Barware or Ottoman Display or Jewelry
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We made this modern ebonized oak wood and brass tray for lazy Sundays spent reading the paper with coffee and scones, but it would be perfect to use for hosting an afternoon tea, or ...
Brass
$4,783
H 29.53 in W 85.44 in D 36.62 in
1970's "Boomerang" Desk in Walnut, Chrome Plated Steel and Glass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
"Boomerang" desk, large top in varnished walnut covered with a thick glass. Two chrome plated steel columns. Italy c. 1970 Measure: Width top: 77 cm.
Steel, Chrome
Bodafors, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
By Bodafors
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained birch and white fabric lounge chairs produced by Bodafors, Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Height (inches): 16" Arm Height (inches): 24.63" All items ship from High Point...
Fabric, Birch
$960Sale Price|20% Off
W 51 in L 70 in
Vintage Japanese Landscape Pictorial Kilim Rug, Japonisme Meets Biophilia
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in Dallas, TX
77937 Vintage Japanese Pictorial Kilim Rug Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai, 04'03 x 05'10. Japonisme meets Biophilia in this handwoven wool vintage Japanese kilim rug. The nature-ins...
Wool
$6,750
H 34.5 in W 60 in D 29 in
English Wrought Iron Garden Bench with Scroll Arms and X-Back, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Evoking the charm of an English garden, this wrought iron bench from circa 1920 features graceful lines and a timeworn patina that speaks to its age and authenticity. The backrest is...
Iron
Set of 4 Chrome & Polished Stainless Bamboo Wall Shelves
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four wall mounted bracket shelves clad is chrome faux bamboo on four sides and mirror polished stainless on top. Mounting holes on backside for flush mounting to wall. Secured...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
French 19th Century Empire Center-Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This oblong, French Empire style mahogany table from the 19th century would be perfect for dinning or a center table interchangeably. When closed, this stunning table is supported by...
Brass
Erik Hoglund Six-Arm Chandelier for Boda, Late 20th Century
By Erik Höglund, Boda Smide AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large twelve-armed candlelit chandelier, designed by Erik Hoglund for Boda Smide. With art glass pendants, late 20th century.
Wrought Iron
Mid 20th Century Wrought Iron Outdoor Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful wrought iron outdoor bench. In vintage condition with original patina. Wonderful design and great detailing work. Dimensions: 47.5in L” x 24in D” x 31in H” 16.5in SH” x ...
Iron
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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