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Used Chairs Cypress

Clara Porset 'Butaque' Armchair in Original Cognac Leather and Cypress Wood
By Clara Porset
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Clara Porset, 'Butaque' armchair, leather and cypress wood, Mexico, circa 1947
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Leather, Cypress

Two American Craft Studio Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
other from a Cypress log, the taller redwood chair is initialed JB on the leg, with wonderful chip
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1960s American Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Clara Porset Lounge Chairs 'Butaque' in Original Patinated Leather
By Clara Porset
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Porset’s lounge chair ‘Butaque’ without armrests. These two lounge chairs with strong frames in cypress
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Leather, Cypress

American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
bald cypress and tulip poplar. Chair is upholstered in white muslin with horse hair and cotton padding
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1840s American Chippendale Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress

Carlo de Carli Set of Six Rare Chairs from the Fifties
By Carlo De Carli
Located in bari, IT
Elegant set consisting of six chairs with velvet seat and wooden frame with slender back
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Set of 4 Elbert Chairs by Jordan Mozer for Shelby Williams Industries, USA 1990s
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
underneath seats. USA, 1990s. These chairs were designed in 1990 for the Cypress Club in San Francisco and
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1990s American Post-Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Steel

Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.
Located in Charleston, SC
sides made from the 19th century original pattern and durable South Carolina cypress slats. It is hand
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Purple Cypress Tree - Coastal Fauvist Vertical Landscape
By Karen Druker
Located in Soquel, CA
Brightly colored Fauvist coastal landscape of a vivid purple cypress tree at the edge of the water
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21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Watercolor, Pencil

Pair of Chinese Provincial Bentform Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These 19th century cypress chairs with gently curved crest rails and undulating aprons were created
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Later 20th Century Chinese Blonde Wood Official's Hat or Yoke Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning pair of 20th century Chinese yoke back armchairs crafted of cypress, baimu. The chairs
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Pair of Children's Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This pair of children’s chairs has a back frame in the Southern Official hat style. The seat is
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19th Century Chinese Qing Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Hardwood

Used 19th Century Pair of Children's Chairs
19th Century Pair of Children's Chairs
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 12.5 in
Lynx
By Molly Schulps
Located in Denver, CO
. Schulps has served as a professor of ceramics for the last 18 years at Cypress College and was the art
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2010s Contemporary Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Glaze, Underglaze, Porcelain

Used Lynx
Lynx
H 19.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

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Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 'Le Bugie' Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 'Le Bugie' pair of lounge chairs, fabric, Italy, 1972. Fun and quirky pair of lounge chairs by Alessandro Becchi. These chairs are made in Italy, ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

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Chestnut

Used Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
Zinc Outdoor Sconces '21st Century'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Zinc Outdoor Sconce in a Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design. Crafted from zinc plated steel, clear sealed. Wired with a single E26 medium based socket. Light cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Zinc Outdoor Sconces '21st Century'
Zinc Outdoor Sconces '21st Century'
H 12 in W 12 in D 14.5 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Iron

Encino Coffee Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak rectangular coffee table with cross base Measures: 3" Thick oak tabletop 2" base.
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2010s Mexican American Craftsman Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Encino Coffee Table
Encino Coffee Table
H 14 in W 32 in D 55 in
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

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Textile, Wood

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Travertine

'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 “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

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Textile

George Nakashima, "Slab" Coffee Table, Oak Burl, Oak, New Hope, USA, 1962
By George Nakashima
Located in High Point, NC
An oak burl and oak "Slab" coffee table designed and produced by George Nakashima, New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA, 1962. The top presents with a "butterfly joint" typical of Nakashima.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

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Oak

Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and features oiled ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

'Pool' Modular Sofa, by Colani , Price Includes Reupholstery & choice of color
By Luigi Colani, Rosenthal
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extremely rare and huge modular 'Pool' sofa by recently deceased German Space Age design pioneer Luigi Colani (1928-2019). I have been collecting elements of Colani's rare modular...
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1970s German Space Age Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Wool, Canvas, Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber

Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Ideal in or outside decorative feature. Custom sizes available as last image of a 24" version.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Used Chairs Cypress

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Marble

Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
H 5.5 in W 27.5 in D 13 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in All White for Nemo
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in all white for nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

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Metal, Aluminum

Reupholstered ‘Alky’ Lounge Chairs in the Style of Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, fabric, metal, Italy, 1970s These lounge chairs strongly remind of Giancarlo Piretti’s ‘Alky’ lounge chair (1969), yet they feature characteristic differences. Wherea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

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Aluminum

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Cypress Chair by Bruce MItchell
By Bruce Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chainsaw Sculpted Cypress Chair by Bruce Mitchell.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Used Cypress Chair by Bruce MItchell
Cypress Chair by Bruce MItchell
H 46.5 in W 41 in D 15 in
Mid-Late 19th Century Q'ing Dynasty Ningbo Bamboo Child's Chair with Elm Seat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid-late 19th century Q'ing dynasty Beijing bamboo child's chair.
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19th Century Chinese Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Bamboo, Cypress, Wood

Elbert Chair: Leather + Steel, (New York Version) Jordan Mozer, USA, 1988/2006
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
. THE STORY The original Elbert chairs were built for the Cypress Club restaurant in San Francisco in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Steel

Elbert Chair: Blue Leather+Steel, (New York Version) Jordan Mozer, USA 1988/2006
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
. THE STORY The original Elbert chairs were built for the Cypress Club restaurant in San Francisco in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Chairs Cypress

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Steel

18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Armchair Wood with Tooled Leather
Located in Nogales, AZ
Overscale Peruvian chair with adorning eagle crown known traditionally as a Frailero (Fryer's Chair
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Late 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Cypresses" Oil Pastel Landscape, 1982
By Seymour Tubis
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1982 oil pastel and ink on paper landscape entitled "Cypresses" is by Santa Fe artist Seymour
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1980s American Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Oil Pastel, Ink, Paper

Set of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vigevano, IT
Beautiful set of six Chinese chairs. The minimal design, clean lines bring immediately at ancient
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Set of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty
Set of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty
H 18.51 in W 25.6 in D 41.34 in
Driftwood Throne Chair And Footstool
Located in Hadley, MA
, constructed from three pieces of Florida Tiger Striped Cypress. Suitable for either inside or outdoor use
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20th Century Folk Art Used Chairs Cypress

Driftwood Throne Chair And Footstool
Driftwood Throne Chair And Footstool
H 6,712 in W 47 in D 33 in
Pair of unusual Cypress Wood Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of unusual cypress wood chairs.
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Used Chairs Cypress

Pair of Cypress Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Halabala
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Cypress lounge chairs in the manner of Halabala Illegible branded manufacturer's mark to
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1940s American Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Pair of Cypress Knee Chairs from Polaroid Estate
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of unique chairs fashioned from cypress knees, each re-upholstered in clarence house
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1940s Used Chairs Cypress

Pair of French Deco Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of gorgeous art deco chairs from Paris, France. The original cypress frames have recently
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1930s French Used Chairs Cypress

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Cypress, Wool

Pair of French Deco Chairs
Pair of French Deco Chairs
H 31 in W 39 in D 34 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Chair from the Sondern House, Kansas City, MO, 1938
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original Frank Lloyd Wright chair from the Clarence Sondern House, Kansas City, MO. USA, circa 1938
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1930s American Organic Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress, Upholstery

Mid-Century Carved Cypress Patio Set
Located in Austin, TX
cypress, three-seat sofa, two chairs and table. Each seat is carved for surprising comfort. Measures
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Natural Wood Arm Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Comfortable arm chair made from one piece of Cypress
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1950s American Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Natural Wood Arm Chair
Natural Wood Arm Chair
H 35 in W 38 in D 32 in
Clara Porset Patinated Leather and Cypress 'Butaque' Armchair, Mexico, c. 1947
By Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cypress wood, designed in 1947 Mexico. We have three chairs available, listed and priced individually
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Leather, Wood

Clara Porset Patinated Leather and Cypress 'Butaque' Armchair, Mexico, c. 1947
By Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cypress wood, designed in 1947 Mexico. We have three chairs available, listed and priced individually
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe-Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This late Qing dynasty pair of round back chairs are from Shandong, China and were made from "Yang
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19th Century Chinese Qing Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Shape Round Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This late Qing dynasty pair of round back chairs are from Shandong, China and were made from "Yang
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19th Century Chinese Qing Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Vintage Jupe Dining Table, Leaf Cabinet & 10 Chairs Mid 20th C
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
by Arthur Brett, and a set of ten balloon back dining chairs, mid 20th Century in date. The table
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1950s English Regency Revival Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 7ft Diam Jupe Dining Table & 8 Chairs mid 20th C
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
cabinet maker William Tillman, dating from the late 20th Century and a set of eight antique dining chairs
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1980s English Regency Revival Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Jupe Dining Table Leaf Cabinet & 8 Gondola Chairs Mid 20th C
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
by Arthur Brett, and a set of eight Gondola dining chairs, mid 20th century in date. The table has a
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1950s English Regency Revival Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Mahogany

Yellow Bear
By Molly Schulps
Located in Denver, CO
. Schulps has served as a professor of ceramics for the last 18 years at Cypress College and was the art
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2010s Contemporary Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze, Underglaze

Yellow Bear
Yellow Bear
H 19.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Half-Salmon
By Molly Schulps
Located in Denver, CO
. Schulps has served as a professor of ceramics for the last 18 years at Cypress College and was the art
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2010s Contemporary Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze, Underglaze

Beaver Hat
By Molly Schulps
Located in Denver, CO
. Schulps has served as a professor of ceramics for the last 18 years at Cypress College and was the art
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2010s Contemporary Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Underglaze, Porcelain, Glaze

Purple Flower
By Molly Schulps
Located in Denver, CO
. Schulps has served as a professor of ceramics for the last 18 years at Cypress College and was the art
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2010s Contemporary Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Glaze, Porcelain, Underglaze

"Black Nam" Acrylic on Paper by Bob Alderette-1983
By Bob Alderette
Located in Danville, CA
, 1985 to present Chair of School Fine Arts 2003/04; 1997-98 Graduate School Chair 1988 California
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Late 20th Century American Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs Grey Boucle Fabric by Carlo de Carli 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mediterranean nature (olive trees, vines, cypresses, "limonere") would be a constant presence in his work. After
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Brass

wooden Coat hanger by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm - Italy -60/70's
By Fiarm, Carlo De Carli
Located in Padova, IT
Lake Garda, whose almost Mediterranean nature (olive trees, vines, cypresses, "lemon trees") will be a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Regency Work Table with Chinoiserie Penwork Decoration
Located in New York, NY
, cypress, and mahogany), with penwork decoration, and fabric-covered workbox Measures: 31 in. high, 20 3/4
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19th Century English Regency Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Folk Art Chair
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) chair. A very rare example made from a section of a cedar tree, 19th
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Folk Art Chair
Antique Japanese Folk Art Chair
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Inlaid Indian Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This armchair is made in teak with bone, and is heavily inlaid with depictions of cypress trees and
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Used Chairs Cypress

Pair of Inlaid Indian Chairs
Pair of Inlaid Indian Chairs
H 37 in W 35 in D 34 in
Clara Porset Patinated Leather and Cypress 'Butaque' Armchair, Mexico, c. 1947
By Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cypress wood, designed in 1947 Mexico. *Note, the 2 additional chairs in the last few images have sold
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Leather, Wood

Skull and Mask
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Figure in Contemporary Art” Cypress College Art Gallery, Cypress, CA. 2006 “Beyond the Likeness: Self
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1980s Realist Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Oil, Laid Paper

Skull and Mask
Skull and Mask
H 30 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
DOMENIC CRETARA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Walnut, CA. 2012 “The Figure in Contemporary Art” Cypress College Art Gallery, Cypress, CA. 2006 “Beyond
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1990s American Realist Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unique Vintage Cypress Chair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A truly unique and wonderful chair composed from vintage cypress roots. Transcending its earlier
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Early 20th Century American Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Unique Vintage Cypress Chair
Unique Vintage Cypress Chair
H 43 in W 20 in D 20 in
Early cypress root chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare unusual cypress chair from the Bayou region recently upholstered in a homespun fabric.
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20th Century American Used Chairs Cypress

Early cypress root chair
Early cypress root chair
H 43 in W 19 in D 20 in
John Bauer Armchair With Marquetry Butterfly
By John Bauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Bauer armchair with marquetry Butterfly. Handcrafted in mixed woods, Japanese oak, cypress
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1970s American Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Important Chinese Imperial Princess Arm Chair, Hand Carved, 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful Handcrafted Chinese Imperial Princess Chair made from Cypress, Original Restored
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19th Century Chinese Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Cypress

Moon Lake Ranch Rustic Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous and historic cypress chair from Florida's infamous Moon Lake lodge. It is
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1930s American Used Chairs Cypress

Moon Lake Ranch Rustic Chair
Moon Lake Ranch Rustic Chair
H 35 in W 35 in D 35 in
Rare Original Handmade Chair by William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
workshop in Taxco, Mexico. It is made from Mexican cypress and leather. This chair is branded with the
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20th Century Mexican Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Wood, Leather

Rare Southern One Drawer Tavern Table
Located in Litchfield, CT
are seldom seen due to the cold climate. Louisiana woods are said to be cypress, walnut, cherry
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18th Century and Earlier American Used Chairs Cypress

Materials

Fir, Walnut

Rare Southern One Drawer Tavern Table
Rare Southern One Drawer Tavern Table
H 28 in W 30.75 in D 19.25 in
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Used Chairs Cypress For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the used chairs cypress you’re looking for. A used chairs cypress — often made from cypress, softwood and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the used chairs cypress you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A used chairs cypress is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. John Bauer and Frank Lloyd Wright each produced at least one beautiful used chairs cypress that is worth considering.

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Prices for a used chairs cypress can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $690 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,800.
Questions About Used Chairs Cypress
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy used Herman Miller chairs from many sources. One option is to purchase from a local seller or from a vintage shop or auction house. Many online platforms, including 1stDibs, offer gently-used Herman Miller chairs, as well. Buying from a reputable store or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic chair. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.