Joseph-André Motte “Tempo” Lounge Chair for Steiner, France, circa 1950
By Siege Steiner, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
The model is defined by its low, compact profile, gently curved upholstered body, and slender polished-metal legs. Its carefully judged proportions give the chair a light appearance ...
Stainless Steel
Welsh Stick Chair, Circa late 18th Century, Ireland
Located in Girona, Spain
The first known image of a stick chair comes from Wales. The “Laws of Hywel Dda,” a Welsh book of laws from the late 12th or middle 13th century, shows a judge sitting on a chair th...
Ash
$1,639 / set
Pair of Small 1950s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, London
The balance between delicate structure and sculpted volume is particularly well judged, giving the chairs a sophisticated yet relaxed character.
Fabric
$14,000 / set
Pair of Norwegian Art Deco Armchairs, Norway 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beneath the body, short wooden feet subtly lift the chairs and ensure stability. The proportions are carefully judged so the chairs feel substantial without appearing heavy.
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Judge's Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pierre Jeanneret pair of committee chairs of solid teak (Reupholstered in green hide) • Excellent condition for age • Includes certificate of authenticity, certified by Jacques Dwo...
Teak
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Judge Armchair by Charles Edouard Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Andpierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
Important Judge chair in solid teak with flat inclined back, lateral base forming a bridge.
Teak
Pair of 70's Jorge Zalszpuin "Cadeira Do Juiz" Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970's masculine Jorge Zalszpuin "Cadera do Juiz" (Judge Chair) armchairs upholstered in Belgium capitone velvet
Sold
H 34 in W 21 in D 19 in
6 Antique English Glenister Wycomb Elm Windsor Country Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Special commissions included a chair presented to Queen Victoria on the occasion of Her Majesty’s Jubilee by the wife of the vicar of Hughenden, the judge’s chairs for the High Court...
Elm
Sold
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs with Teak Arms and Legs & Brass Sabots
Located in Topeka, KS
You be the judge. Just make them yours. Chair: Height 30.5 inches Width 27 inches Depth 28 inches Seat height 16.5 inches Arm height 23.25 inches Inside seat width 22 inches...
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 53.55 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Antique Pair of Victorian Oak and Leather High Back Throne Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly impressive antique pair of Victorian solid oak high backed Judges Throne chairs, circa 1870 in date. The solid oak frames have been skillfully carved in the medieval...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 11.03 in W 10.63 in D 21.26 in
Large Opaline Glass and Brass Wall Lamps by Erik Gunnar Asplund, Sweden 1940s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
In terms of decoration and design his most notable works are: his furniture, particularly his lighting designs; the study of popular housing for the exhibition of the Swedish Society...
Brass
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H 15 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
French Bronze Sculpture "Young Molière" After Adrien-Etienne Gaudez & Susse
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Susse Fondeur
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Reclined in a worn out chair, and judging by the worn out covering and loose fringe and gimp this is likely the chair he is supposed to be upholstering, the upholsterer's apprentice ...
Bronze
Sold
H 40 in W 26 in D 31 in
"Judge's Chair" Charred NYC Decommissioned Water Tower Wood, Tufted Leather
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This modern interpretation of the Classic wingback chair almost suggests a throne. It is constructed from reclaimed water tower cedar. The wood is torched and then sealed with oil to...
Cedar, Ebony, Leather
English Victorian Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian high back black leather judge's swivel chair with carved lion heads on arms.
Leather
Jugendstil Oak Chair Country Courthouse Judges Chambers Rustic Old World
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Over 110 years old, and fairly clean! A very early version of this very popular office chair.
Oak
Sold
H 48.75 in W 27.75 in D 27.75 in
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret & Le Corbusier 'Judges' Chairs, France/India, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of judges chairs from Chandigarh University. Sold only as a pair.
Swedish Painted "Judge's" Chair, c. 1830
Located in Norwalk, CT
SWEDISH PAINTED ARMCHAIR, C. 1830, MADE FOR A JUDGE'S USE IN THE COURTROOM WITH A CARVED "SCALES OF JUSTICE" ON THE FRONT YOKE.
Pair of Fortress Lounge Chairs by John Follis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four beautifully sewn leather cushions on each chair support seat and back masterfully. My bad back is an unforgiving judge of a chair's comfort, and the John Follis chair make...
Chrome, Steel
Walnut Partners Desk, Boston, circa 1840
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(Chairs are not for sale). Fine, mellow patina and the desk is very sturdy.
Walnut
$1,776Sale Price / set|66% Off
H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Design Armchairs Marco Zanuso Style
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of mid-century Italian design armchairs, special metal feet, the style of Marco Zanuso.
Metal
$28,209 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Uginox, Paul Geoffroy
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$6,934 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$5,575 / item
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 37.5 in
Tropical Hardwood and Rattan, Butaque Chair, Outdoor Use, Licensed Reedition
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
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
$881 / item
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 7.68 in
Reproduction of a of art deco nickel wall lamp (Smaller one)
Located in Wien, Au
Reproduction of a nickel art deco wall lamp This is a reproduction. ( New ) We have also the same in polished brass. It can be brass and lacuered too. The last photo shows we have t...
Brass, Nickel
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$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 Los Angeles, 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
$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
$2,545 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$12,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two si...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
$7,593 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$2,554 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Blue Light by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
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