$145 / item
H 31.25 in W 17.25 in D 20.25 in
Martin Visser Style Black Enameled Metal Side Chairs with Original Upholstery
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frames are in original condition with wear consistent with age and use. Great restaurant or event chairs
Metal
$3,250
H 30 in W 40 in D 33 in
White Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low lounge chair ottoman
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attached. We do - Prop Rentals - Photo shoot - Film - TV - Event. Chair measures 40" long x 33" deep x 30
Leather, Wood
$7,500 / set
H 34.75 in W 18.5 in D 24 in
1970s Set of 11 Burnt Tiger Bamboo Folding Side, Dining Chairs Bohemian Chic
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 11 vintage British Colonial burnt Tiger Bamboo Dining or Event Chairs in the Bohemian Chic
Bamboo
$28,789
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Signed Pop Art Chairs by Guido Coletti (1995, signed in 2013)
Located in Manzano, IT
artist for a special event. The chairs function both as seating and as artistic objects: when aligned
Iron
$10,458
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 28.75 in
Limited Edition, Eps Chair by Tom Dixon for London Design Festival, 2006
By Tom Dixon
Located in Uppsala, SE
) designed by Tom Dixon for the London Design Festival in 2006 for an event called "The Great Chair Grab
Polystyrene
$850
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert ‘Louisiana’ Dining Chair in Oak and Suede
By Vilhelm Wohlert, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
complex the chairs were supposed to serve as functional chairs for events. Therefore, Bo and Wohlert had a
Suede, Oak
$24,289Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
4 Poul Kjaerholm PK9 E. Kold Christensen chairs with seat height extensions
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Highclere, Newbury
at Kindergarten… In any event they are stunning chairs and you’ve got the option of height
Steel
$1,975 / set
H 39.25 in W 27.75 in D 28 in
Pair of Carved Louis XV Style Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration are truly unique and a pretty pair of chairs that are
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$9,358
H 30.71 in W 21.46 in D 20.48 in
LAST OF ITS KIND BRAND NEW IN THE BOX 1969 PRINCE CHARLES INVESTITURE ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-produced design, after the event the chairs were marketed and sold flat-packed first to guests and then
Fabric, Wood
$3,972
H 30.71 in W 21.46 in D 20.48 in
RARE AND COLLECTABLE ViNTAGE 1969 PRINCE CHARLES INVESTITURE ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
plywood. Due to their modernist, mass-produced design, after the event the chairs were marketed and sold
Fabric, Wood
Ignazio Gardella P10 armchairs Azucena Italy 1963
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
-founded with Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1947. Originally designed in 1963 for an event in Rome, the chairs
Brass
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in
Original Vintage Art Exhibition Poster Grands Peintres Meconnus Unknown Artists
Located in London, GB
depicting a mask on a chair with the event text on the margin below. Printed by Mourlot. Good condition
Paper
Mid Century Wooden Folding Chairs Event Cafe Patio Maple Blonde
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage blonde hardwood slat seat Mid-Century Modern folding patio event dining game restaurant
Birch, Maple
Bamboo Wooden Folding Chairs for Game Table or Events, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bamboo wooden folding chairs for game table or events - set of 4. Item features (4) folding side
Bamboo
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
1950s Original Ernest Race Antelope Chair, Curated Exhibition Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
furniture for the prestigious Festival Hall event. The Antelope bench and chair ( in the V&A’s collection
Metal
Sculptural Woven Heart Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
finished underneath. In any event a most unusual sculptural chair.
Metal
Sold
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
1930s Tübinger chair by the architect Prof. Adolf Gustav Schneck for Schäfer
By Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in München, DE
Original Tübingen chair from the 1930s by Prof. Adolf Gustav Schneck for Schäfer. Made in Germany
Beech
Pair of 1940s Easy Chairs Attributed to Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
event been reupholstered) it’s easy to see where the Florence Knoll attribution comes from. These chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Midcentury Chairs by Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo Italy
By ISA Bergamo, Leonardo Fiori
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
with family or hosting a formal event, these exquisite dining chairs are sure to impress. Perfect for
Leather, Hardwood
Six French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Dining Chairs Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
topic of conversation at your next gathering or event! The chairs are in good vintage condition with the
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Fully Restored Antique French Louis XVI Bergeres w/Linen
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
DIFFA fund raising event. The chairs are being fully restored with new springs, paddings and corner
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Bergeres in Original Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
raising DIFFA event. The chairs are being fully restored with new springs paddings and corner blocks too
Wood
Lion Carved Large Tall King Queen Throne Chair Event Party Space Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lion carved large tall king queen throne chair event party space decor. Item features large
Naugahyde, Wood
African Contemporary Art - Hache
Located in Miami, FL
and often echo current events. Ousmane works the chair, tirelessly, meticulously at the same time. In
Metal
Sold
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert Set of Twelve ‘Louisiana’ Dining Chairs
By Vilhelm Wohlert, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
events. Therefore Bo and Wohlert had a comfortable chair in mind that is easily stackable. The round seat
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Eight Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Bicolored Wood, Austria, 1953
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
cinemas or event halls. This chair was designed by Karl Schwanzer for the Werkbundausstellung in the
Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
4 Danish Mid Century Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold MK310 teak dining chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Highclere, Newbury
event, very easy chairs to upholster if you have a mind to.
Teak
Sold
H 31.7 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Series 7 Chairs, Model 3107, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1967
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
seating for gatherings and events. Arne Jacobsen's model 3107 chairs are highly sought after by design
Chrome
Sold
H 29 in W 46 in D 23 in
Early Chinoiserie Japanned Leather Top Desk and Chair Set - Nichols and Stone
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
depiction of the event. The second chair is labeled "Returning the Liberty Bell to Philadelphia - June 1778
Metal
VROOOM!! Amazing Harley Davidson Chair
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind chair created by John Saladino for a special charity fund-raising event
Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 white Verner Panton Classic Chairs in Baydur 1st Miller Edition 68-71
By Verner Panton
Located in Essen, NW
. A groundbreaking event designing chairs was the Panton Chair. As the first chair to be made from a
Foam
Iron Windsor Armchairs
Located in Solebury, PA
duty use. The Centennial celebration of 1876 held in Philadelphia was an event that chairs of this type
1930s Maple Folding Chair from Midwestern Armory, (300 avail)
Located in Madison, WI
. The chairs we are offering were built to last, constructed to withstand countless events while
Wood
Sold
H 27.17 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
1990s Paolo Piva ‘arcadia’ Dining Chairs for B&B Italia Set of 6
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
though spectaculair design the seating makes your dining session a late evening event. The chairs are
Leather
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$1,650 / item
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
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$2,428 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$3,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Set of Six Mahogany Chairs Mod.110 by Ico Parisi for Cassina - Italy - 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful set of six chairs in elegant mahogany and comfortable hazelnut-colored velvet born from the pencil of Ico Parisi and made since the 1960s, by the prestigious Cassina compan...
Velvet, Wood
$2,800 / set
H 32 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Set of 6 Danish Midcentury Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
By Erik Buch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six very stylish and traditional Danish midcentury dining chairs in the style of Erik Buch. Nice slim silhouette and beautiful in their simple yet refined lines. Made in the 1...
Leather, Teak
$2,232 / 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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Sergio Asti, Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
$9,884 / item
H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in
Long brass chandelier in Murano glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long brass chandelier with sculpted Murano glass. Italy, 2024.
Brass
Set of Eight 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...
Velvet, Beech
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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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