1950s Long Antique Wooden Bench Painted with Original Patina
Located in Marbella, ES
, reflects a functional and authentic character, typical of traditional utilitarian furniture. The surface
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches
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Wood
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A Belgian Maple Bakery Table / Work Table, C. 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
utilitarian furniture that combines functionality with timeless charm.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
A Large French Pine Drapers Table, C. 1890.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-century French utilitarian furniture with simple, well-balanced proportions and rustic charm. Suitable as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Pine
1960s Friso Kramer Style Industrial Desk Teak Formica Top by Werzalit
$195 / item
H 29.75 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
1960s Friso Kramer Style Industrial Desk Teak Formica Top by Werzalit
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Werzalit produced utilitarian furniture for institutional and commercial environments during the Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Four Plywood Dining Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
construction reflect clear influences of modernist and utilitarian furniture design of the period. The chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk with Burgundy Leather Top, Chandigarh, 1950s
$36,051
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 27.56 in
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk with Burgundy Leather Top, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
that elevates the piece from utilitarian furniture to a statement of mid-century craftsmanship. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Brutalist Desks
Materials
Leather, Teak
Jean Prouvé Rectangular Table for the Aero Club of Doncourt-Les Conflans 1938
$9,493
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 23.23 in
Jean Prouvé Rectangular Table for the Aero Club of Doncourt-Les Conflans 1938
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
facilities before WWII, the site was destroyed in 1944. In the late 1930s Jean Prouvé designed utilitarian
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair Walnut Bachelors Chests Bedside Georgian Revival Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
drawers and restrained Georgian-style detailing, it reflects the refined, utilitarian furniture of the
Category
Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Italian Wooden Stools, Fir Wood, 1960s
Located in Berlin, BE
joinery give them an authentic workshop quality typical of mid-century utilitarian furniture. They work
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fir
Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
$4,575
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
tones. Marajoara is a handcrafted reinterpretation of utilitarian modernist furniture: a work table that
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century Brutalist Teak Cabinet of 66 Drawers, India
$13,459
H 81.11 in W 31.11 in D 24.81 in
Early 20th Century Brutalist Teak Cabinet of 66 Drawers, India
Located in Amsterdam, NL
utilitarian furniture and art object, making it as suited to a contemporary loft or gallery interior as to a
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Brutalist Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Pair of 18th Century French Walnut Milking Stools from Normandy
$2,950 / set
H 14.75 in W 15 in D 10.25 in
Pair of 18th Century French Walnut Milking Stools from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
reflects the honest, utilitarian furniture of 18th-century rural life. Made from solid walnut, each stool
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Country Stools
Materials
Walnut
Brazilian Wood and Copper Desk with Drawers, Mid Century Brazilian Modern
$4,860 / item
H 29.53 in W 79.14 in D 27.56 in
Brazilian Wood and Copper Desk with Drawers, Mid Century Brazilian Modern
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawer is a study upon Mid Century Modern utilitarian furniture, with Brazilian
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Mid-20th Century, Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Pine with Metal Handles, 1940s
$2,080
H 20.87 in W 37.01 in D 17.33 in
Mid-20th Century, Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Pine with Metal Handles, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
in Scandinavian utilitarian furniture traditions. The chest features an asymmetrical configuration
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Wrongwoods L440Tray FiveColour Established & Sons Richard Woods Sebastian Wrong
$190 / item
H 2.76 in W 13 in D 17.33 in
Wrongwoods L440Tray FiveColour Established & Sons Richard Woods Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
block prints are applied to Sebastian Wrong’s utilitarian furniture – reminiscent of mid-century designs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Tray Tables
Materials
Plywood
Wrongwoods L440 Tray WhiteGreen Established & Sons Richard Woods Sebastian Wrong
$170 / item
H 2.76 in W 13 in D 17.33 in
Wrongwoods L440 Tray WhiteGreen Established & Sons Richard Woods Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
block prints are applied to Sebastian Wrong’s utilitarian furniture – reminiscent of mid-century designs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Tray Tables
Materials
Plywood
Wrongwoods L440 Tray WhiteBlack Established & Sons Richard Woods Sebastian Wrong
$170 / item
H 2.76 in W 13 in D 17.33 in
Wrongwoods L440 Tray WhiteBlack Established & Sons Richard Woods Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
block prints are applied to Sebastian Wrong’s utilitarian furniture – reminiscent of mid-century designs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Tray Tables
Materials
Plywood
Set of 4 Safari Lounge Chairs by Karin Mobring for IKEA – Sweden, 1970s
$9,110 / set
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 24.41 in
Set of 4 Safari Lounge Chairs by Karin Mobring for IKEA – Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
most notable designers, brought timeless character to utilitarian furniture, and these chairs are a
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wooden Glass-Front Display Cupboard Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
utilitarian furniture commonly used in Indian homes and storefronts during this period. The cabinet’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Wooden Shelf with Original Distressed Blue-Green Paint
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden shelving unit features a straightforward, utilitarian form highlighted by its original
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Shelves
Materials
Wood
French open bookshelf in pine, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
honest example of French utilitarian furniture, where function and form are held in perfect balance
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Green Glass Vase Unique Handcrafted From Crushed Wine Bottle
$908Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 4.73 in
Contemporary Green Glass Vase Unique Handcrafted From Crushed Wine Bottle
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Barcelona, ES
to be an eccentric room that sparkles with danger. Vila pushes to the limit a set of semi-utilitarian
Category
2010s Spanish Vases
Materials
Glass, Epoxy Resin
Sarapis Bar Stools by Philippe Starck for Aleph Driade, Italy, 1986
$1,778 / set
H 42.13 in W 13.78 in D 18.12 in
Sarapis Bar Stools by Philippe Starck for Aleph Driade, Italy, 1986
By Philippe Starck
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
utilitarian furniture and design statement. About the Designer Philippe Starck (b. 1949) is one of the most
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Wrongwoods L585 Night Table White With Black Established & Sons Sebastian Wrong
$1,280 / item
H 23.43 in W 23.04 in D 13.98 in
Wrongwoods L585 Night Table White With Black Established & Sons Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
prints are applied to Sebastian Wrong’s utilitarian furniture – reminiscent of mid-century designs – in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Side Tables
Materials
Plywood
Anthropomorphic Stool From West or West Central Africa, Hand Carved Wood
$1,500
H 13 in W 14 in D 3 in
Anthropomorphic Stool From West or West Central Africa, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Chicago, IL
cultures, stools function as personal and symbolic objects rather than purely utilitarian furniture, often
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Green Floor Lamp Handmade with Crushed Wine Bottle Glass_Unique
$4,596
H 28.35 in Dm 7.49 in
Contemporary Green Floor Lamp Handmade with Crushed Wine Bottle Glass_Unique
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Barcelona, ES
that sparkles with danger. Vila pushes to the limit a set of semi-utilitarian furniture that threatens
Category
2010s Spanish Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Simmons Hall Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MONUMENT collection shrinks a landmark building 100 times and turns it into a utilitarian furniture piece
Category
2010s Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wrongwoods L2600 Low Cabinet White With Black Established & Sons Sebastian Wrong
$4,170 / item
H 25.4 in W 102.37 in D 15.95 in
Wrongwoods L2600 Low Cabinet White With Black Established & Sons Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
prints are applied to Sebastian Wrong’s utilitarian furniture – reminiscent of mid-century designs – in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Cabinets
Materials
Plywood
Brazilian Modern Filing Cabinet & Drawers in Rosewood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960’s
$3,125Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.5 in W 22 in D 18.9 in
Brazilian Modern Filing Cabinet & Drawers in Rosewood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960’s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian modernism, the piece demonstrates Zalszupin’s ability to elevate utilitarian furniture through
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Large 18th Century English Oak Refectory Table with Carved Frieze, Turned Legs
$24,600
H 30.5 in W 90.75 in D 34.5 in
Large 18th Century English Oak Refectory Table with Carved Frieze, Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
element that elevates the piece beyond purely utilitarian furniture while remaining firmly within the
Category
Antique 18th Century English Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Table, France, 1960s
$2,600
H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 30.32 in
Mid-Century French Folk Art Painted Beechwood Table, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
, embodying a playful spirit that is rarely found in utilitarian furniture. A crisscross stretcher adds both
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Tables
Materials
Beech
Janni van Pelt Attributed Minimalist Bar Cart with Reeded Glass, 1960s
$1,250
H 21.75 in W 27.125 in D 17 in
Janni van Pelt Attributed Minimalist Bar Cart with Reeded Glass, 1960s
By Janni Van Pelt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, utilitarian furniture that was both forward-looking and durable, much like this piece. Though understated in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane Wood Handmade in the UK Seats Three
$1,924
H 17.72 in W 63 in D 10.63 in
Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane Wood Handmade in the UK Seats Three
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
brown London Plane braces. The design of the bench is inspired by the utilitarian furniture of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
Pair of Jan Vaněk Curved Easy Chairs in Ash with Original Upholstery, CZ 1950s
$4,850 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Jan Vaněk Curved Easy Chairs in Ash with Original Upholstery, CZ 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
a fine example of Czech mid-century design and Jan Vaněk’s commitment to elegant, utilitarian
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Upholstery, Ash
Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane, Two Seater, Made by Loose Fit, UK
$1,649
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 10.63 in
Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane, Two Seater, Made by Loose Fit, UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
with rich brown London Plane braces. The design is inspired by the utilitarian furniture of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Shaker Benches
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
Contemporary Green Glass Side Table Handcrafted from Wine Bottles Glass in stock
$6,310Sale Price|38% Off
H 24.02 in W 23.23 in D 16.15 in
Contemporary Green Glass Side Table Handcrafted from Wine Bottles Glass in stock
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Vila pushes to the limit a set of semi-utilitarian furniture that threatens and provokes, invites, and
Category
2010s Spanish Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
A George III mahogany spider-leg table attributed to Thomas Chippendale 1768
$15,662
H 27.96 in W 13 in D 31.11 in
A George III mahogany spider-leg table attributed to Thomas Chippendale 1768
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
utilitarian furniture which, through the sheer quality of materials and execution, is at once simple and
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Tulipwood
Pair Antique Painted Tripod Tables from the Estate of Jonathan Parks, Santa Fe
$3,000 / set
H 35.5 in Dm 20 in
Pair Antique Painted Tripod Tables from the Estate of Jonathan Parks, Santa Fe
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
, transforming utilitarian furniture into art. The tops are circular and slightly raised, ideal for displaying a
Category
20th Century American Rustic Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Paint
Wrongwoods Five Colour Palm Springs Dining Table by Established & Sons
$5,380 / item
H 30.1 in W 78.71 in D 35.41 in
Wrongwoods Five Colour Palm Springs Dining Table by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
utilitarian furniture – reminiscent of mid-century designs – in this seminal collaboration between artist and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Tables
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
Wrongwoods Light & Dark Gray Dining Table by by Established & Sons
$5,380 / item
H 30.1 in W 78.71 in D 35.41 in
Wrongwoods Light & Dark Gray Dining Table by by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
utilitarian furniture – reminiscent of mid-century designs – in this seminal collaboration between artist and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Tables
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
Gerd Lange for Bofinger – Farmer Chair, Germany, 1960s
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Almelo, NL
, utilitarian furniture with a clear architectural language and long-lasting quality. This chair is offered in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines structural lightness with
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Antique early 19th century warm brown pine and oak Belgian Folding table
$4,145
H 29.93 in Dm 42.13 in
Antique early 19th century warm brown pine and oak Belgian Folding table
Located in Casteren, NL
compactly when not in use. This practical solution is typical of historical utilitarian furniture from rural
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Oak, Pine
Lignum Novum Sofa by Justus Knut Schomann
Located in Geneve, CH
material and production consciousness. “Lignum Novum” positions itself as more than utilitarian furniture
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Giancarlo Vegni "Rolling-2b" Oval Table, Italy
By Giancarlo Vegni
Located in Downingtown, PA
piece of utilitarian furniture into a dynamic architectural sculpture. Crafted in Italy in the early
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Futurist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi
$2,240
H 34.26 in W 28.51 in D 7.8 in
Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
ordered structure. The survival of utilitarian wooden furniture from nearly 180 years ago in Japan is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Heavily Patinated Three Drawer Utilitarian Work Table
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful 1950s Belgian utilitarian workbench / work table featuring 3 drawers with carved wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Rustic Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Spanish Utilitarian Pine Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A charming early 20th century utilitarian cabinet in pine with characterful cantilevered form and
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Time Worn Utilitarian African Bowl with Metal Repairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A timeworn utilitarian hand-crafted Bowl from Africa. The Bowl is a good size and has a fine and
Category
20th Century Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Wall Cabinet - Shaker Inspired Case Furniture in Steel with Drawers and Cupboard
$28,000
H 95 in W 114 in D 25.5 in
Wall Cabinet - Shaker Inspired Case Furniture in Steel with Drawers and Cupboard
Located in Chicago, IL
enduring contribution: the elevation of utilitarian furniture into a form of quiet, moral modernism, where
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, French Industrial Meets Luxe Utilitarian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
meets luxe utilitarian in the form of this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish overdyed rug. Picture the
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Meets Modern Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
and luxe utilitarian style, tinged with a hint of modern gothic allure, behold the beguiling presence
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Modern Industrial Meets Luxe Utilitarian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
flirts effortlessly with luxe utilitarian charm, embodied in the threads of this hand-knotted wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Relaxed Refinement Meets Luxe Utilitarian Appeal
$4,500
W 97 in L 139 in
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Relaxed Refinement Meets Luxe Utilitarian Appeal
Located in Dallas, TX
60603 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 08’01 x 11’07. Relaxed refinement meets luxe utilitarian
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Appeal Meets Belgian Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
of luxe utilitarian appeal and Belgian Chic in this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish overdyed rug
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Appeal Meets Modern Industrial
$4,950
W 108 in L 149 in
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Appeal Meets Modern Industrial
Located in Dallas, TX
of status that redefines the art of understated luxury. Rooted in the utilitarian design ethos of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960's Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Appeal Meets Industrial Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
60616 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09'10 x 12'11. Luxe utilitarian appeal meets industrial chic
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Vintage Knoll Style Industrial Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970's
Unavailable
H 30.25 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Knoll Style Industrial Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970's
By Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chair with minimalist industrial design. Fine example of utilitarian furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Style Office Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970's
By Florence Knoll, Rogers & Goffigon
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chair with minimalist industrial design. Fine example of utilitarian furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s American Craft Biomorphic Carved Wood Swivel Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
utilitarian furniture.
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Swivel Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Primitive Turn of the Century Convertible Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one to sit on either side. An exceptional piece of early 20th century, Americana, utilitarian
Category
Vintage 1910s American Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
Japanese Organic Modern Bench or Coffee Table in Keyaki
Located in Los Angeles, CA
period Japanese organic modern utilitarian furniture.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
Antique Pine English School Cupboard Locker, c 1940
Located in Leicestershire, GB
attractive honest piece of utilitarian furniture. Measures: Height 165 cm Width 40 cm Depth 35 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century British Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine
Welsh Oak and Mahogany Cupboard
Located in Manchester, GB
piece of utilitarian furniture in marvellous condition at 200 years old.
Category
Antique Early 1800s Welsh Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany
Lava Side Table by Habitación 116
By HABITACIÓN 116
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
interior spaces and utilitarian furniture with a design principle focused on the preservation of a clear
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lava
Lava Tezontle Stool by Habitación 116
By HABITACIÓN 116
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
product. HABITACIÓN 116 creates interior spaces and utilitarian furniture with a design principle
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lava
Gradual Counter Stool
By Ben Kicic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by utilitarian furniture, the Gradual Counter Stool plays with the proportions of
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Gradual Lounge Chair
By Ben Kicic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by utilitarian furniture, the Gradual Lounge Chair plays with the proportions of different
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
English Regency Mahogany and Gilt Brass Oyster Table, circa 1810
Unavailable
H 39.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
English Regency Mahogany and Gilt Brass Oyster Table, circa 1810
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
guest, thus proving that the oysters were fresh. This piece of utilitarian furniture is an amazing
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Serving Tables
Materials
Brass, Zinc
Authentic Cesta Utilitarian Baskets
Located in Bedford, NY
ASSORTED TYPES OF RARE OLDER PALM LEAF BASKETS- LARGEST ONE LINED AND USED FOR COCAINE $750.00: BASKET WITH COVER $450.00:LARGE BASKET WITH DESIGN $450.00: OTHERS $250.00 EACH- YANAM...
Category
Early 20th Century Venezuelan Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Hans Wegner for GETAMA of Denmark, Midcentury Oak Utilitarian Coffee Table
Unavailable
H 20.87 in W 28.35 in D 18.51 in
Hans Wegner for GETAMA of Denmark, Midcentury Oak Utilitarian Coffee Table
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA of Denmark - midcentury Oak utilitarian coffee table clean lines
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet
Unavailable
H 50.6 in W 15.36 in D 28.75 in
Art Deco Utilitarian 1940 French Quarter Sawn Oak 4 Chest Drawers Filing Cabinet
Located in Dorking, Surrey
Utilitarian 1940s French quarter sawn oak filing cabinet. This cabinet is made of oak on the front
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Other
Senufu stool (ref# MAS9)
Located in San Francisco, CA
incredible in the art of carving figures, doors, masks, furniture and utilitarian objects. Stools had an
Category
20th Century Stools
Handmade Glass and Iron Floor Lamp by Rodrigo Pinto
By Rodrigo Pinto
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
focused on the construction of furniture and utilitarian objects with a sculptural character, where the
Category
2010s Chilean Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Handmade Glass and Iron Table Lamp by Rodrigo Pinto
By Rodrigo Pinto
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
focused on the construction of furniture and utilitarian objects with a sculptural character, where the
Category
2010s Chilean Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
602 Block by Wentreck Zebulon
By Kristen Wentrcek and Andrew Zebulon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
departure yet from utilitarian functional furniture. Materials: Cast industrial polyurethane rubber
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Foam, Poplar
Chinese Qing Dynasty Storage Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
detail with figures. Mortise and tenon construction. A substantial, solid piece of period furniture with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Metal
A Very Rare Turning Louis XVI Mahogany Desk Chair
By Joseph Gegenbach
Located in New York, NY
, mainly utilitarian and practical pieces often of innovative conception. His furniture was mainly executed
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Unavailable
H 54.5 in W 35 in D 26.75 in
Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
painted imagery. Above all, WPA furniture was utilitarian. This functionality is evident in the types
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
"Swage" - Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture
By Sarah Tortora
Located in New Haven, CT
, consisting of structures that flirt with allusion to historical artifact, furniture, architecture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Mixed Media, Latex, Acrylic
Swedish 19th Century Farm Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
We love the rough-hewn hand-built utilitarian furniture of this period, scarred with generations of
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique German Painted Pine Secretary Desk/Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in working condition. A perfect example of a chic and timeless piece of utilitarian furniture.
Category
Antique 1890s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Vintage Stools from les Arcs France, Set of 2
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
straightforward, sturdy lines, reflecting the utilitarian furniture designed for mountain interiors. These pieces
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
19th Antique Rustic Bench in Solid Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
reflect a rural, artisanal style, typical of 19th-century utilitarian furniture. Ideal for rustic-inspired
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Early 20th Century Spanish Benches
Materials
Wood
1900s French Wooden Work Table With Zinc Top
Located in High Point, NC
of organic wood and cool metal creates a striking contrast, embodying the charm of utilitarian
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Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Zinc
Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood and Metal, Brazilian Mid Century Modern Style
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H 29.53 in W 79.14 in L 29.53 in
Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood and Metal, Brazilian Mid Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawers and files (optional) is a study on Mid Century Modern utilitarian
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Carved solid wood escabelle, Swiss Alps, circa 1950
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
folkloric gatherings. A decorative yet functional piece, standing between utilitarian furniture and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Stainless Steel Chair and Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
and others working in the stainless steel media of sculptural, yet utilitarian furniture. This matched
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs
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H 36 in W 15.5 in D 15.25 in
Pair Primitive American Antique 19th Century Spindle Back Wood Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
, farmhouse utilitarian furniture. Good antique condition. Sturdy construction. Worn surfaces. Lefthand
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
1970s Italian Space Age Giano Vano Black Side Tables by Artemide Set of 2
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H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
1970s Italian Space Age Giano Vano Black Side Tables by Artemide Set of 2
By Emma Gismondi Schweinberger, Artemide
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
pioneering use of plastics and for transforming utilitarian furniture into design icons. The Giano Vano model
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
Coffee Table by Genaro Alvarez
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
includes murals, floor design as well utilitarian furniture pieces such as lamps, trays and tables. All
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Gispen Style Black Stained Conference or Dining Table by Tijsseling, Netherlands
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H 82.625 in W 29.5 in D 39.25 in
Gispen Style Black Stained Conference or Dining Table by Tijsseling, Netherlands
By Gispen, Tijsseling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
active during the Mid-Century period, was known for producing utilitarian furniture for offices, schools
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Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Serving Trolley by Henning Korch for C.F. Christensen, Denmark 1960s
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H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
Serving Trolley by Henning Korch for C.F. Christensen, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Korch
Located in Hellouw, NL
to well-made, utilitarian furniture. Condition The serving cart is in excellent condition, with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Gustavian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-century Walnut Bookcase in the Dyrlund Style
By Dyrlund
Located in Pasadena, CA
sculptural sensibilities that distinguished mid-century design from purely utilitarian furniture
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
6 Rustic Utilitarian Carved Solid Oak Craftsman Dining Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Fantastic set of 6 solid American oak craftsman dining chairs. Rustic concept with a slightly modern edge. Priced per set of 6. Two sets (for a total of 12)available. The angles and ...
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20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Urban Industrial Chic Meets Luxe Utilitarian
Located in Dallas, TX
luxe utilitarian appeal, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish overdyed rug becomes a masterpiece that
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gorgeous Utilitarian Dark Walnut Jens Risom Floating Transitional Coffee Table
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H 16 in W 32 in D 32 in
Gorgeous Utilitarian Dark Walnut Jens Risom Floating Transitional Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Sturdy Jens Risom "floating" coffee table constructed of walnut. Stunning table that retains it's original label.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Vintage Flamed Mahogany Twin Drawer Cupboard Very Utilitarian Piece
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H 32.88 in W 36.82 in D 15.36 in
Lovely Vintage Flamed Mahogany Twin Drawer Cupboard Very Utilitarian Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made flamed mahogany cupboard with twin drawers to the top A very good looking and well made piece, it has one large cupboard bas...
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20th Century English Modern Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Alpine Oak Folding Table
Located in Astoria, NY
century. Crafted from solid oak throughout, the piece reflects the honest, utilitarian craftsmanship of
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Country "Baker's" Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This fantastic example of late 19th century provincial French furniture is as utilitarian as it is
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Rustic Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
Made in Central Europe, circa 1900, this wooden bench captures the utilitarian elegance of rustic
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Rustic Benches
Materials
Softwood
Vintage Rustic Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
Made in Central Europe, circa 1900, this wooden bench captures the utilitarian elegance of rustic
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Antique Early 1900s Polish Rustic Benches
Materials
Softwood
John Risley Nun Sculptural Iron Welded Chair Pair Circa 1960's
By John Risley
Located in Wilton, CT
designer whose work ranged from utilitarian objects and furniture, to sculpture and fine arts. Risley was
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century French Country "Baker's" Table with Marble Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This fantastic example of late 19th century Provincial French furniture is as utilitarian as it is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Louis XVI Mahogany Table en Rognon, attributed to Canabas
Located in Kittery Point, ME
furniture, mainly utilitarian and practical pieces. His furniture was mainly executed in the best possible
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Small Oxblood Leather Topped Hardwood Writing Table or Large Side End Lamp Table
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H 30.32 in W 25.01 in D 20.87 in
Small Oxblood Leather Topped Hardwood Writing Table or Large Side End Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
utilitarian piece of furniture, it is basically a shrunken writing table but can be used as a large side end
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20th Century English Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Antique Koch’s Chicago Porcelain Adjustable Reclining Barber Chairs
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H 46 in W 25.25 in D 45 in
Pair of Antique Koch’s Chicago Porcelain Adjustable Reclining Barber Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
utilitarian piece of furniture, antique Kochs barber chairs are actually works of art. Because of the gorgeous
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Vintage 1910s American Machine Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Rocking Chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sportstugemöbler furniture. Both lines were inspired by traditional Swedish carpentry, transforming the utilitarian
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
VINTAGE BURR YEW WOOD DWARF OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASE WiTH TWIN DRAWERS TO THE TOP
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H 32.09 in W 30.91 in D 12.21 in
VINTAGE BURR YEW WOOD DWARF OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASE WiTH TWIN DRAWERS TO THE TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
good looking and utilitarian piece of furniture, it looks good in any setting, the shelves are all
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Yew
Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Chair by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Sweden ca 1940s
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H 25.4 in W 23.43 in D 31.89 in
Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Chair by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Sweden ca 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
carpentry, transforming the utilitarian provincial furniture into more refined profiles that appealed to a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Rattan Wall Sculpture of a Bulls Head
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
worked the natural reed fibres to craft all manner of furniture, utilitarian items and decorative objects.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
Roche Bobois Coffee table France, Jean Gregorieff , ceramic and chrome steel
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H 14.18 in W 34.26 in D 16.15 in
Roche Bobois Coffee table France, Jean Gregorieff , ceramic and chrome steel
By Jean Gregorieff
Located in Valladolid, ES
utilitarian pieces of furniture, but artistic expressions with a strong visual identity. Technical details
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Set of six Danish dining chairs in teak and faux leather Denmark 1960
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H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Set of six Danish dining chairs in teak and faux leather Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
the utilitarian philosophy of Danish modern furniture. They are in very good original condition. Like
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage Welsh Oak Dresser Cabinet Sideboard, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
shelves and perhaps a sideboard on top. Traditionally, it is a utilitarian piece of furniture used to
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Vintage 1970s Great Britain (UK) Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Reclaimed Wood Cabinet Armoire. Beautiful antique patina, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use for a wardrobe, hideaway clutter, or store china or linens. Great in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
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By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Large 19th Century French Bleached Oak Shop Counter
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large late 19th Century bleached oak shop counter. The front has eight useful large storage drawers on one side, two on the other. Would make a superb kitchen island, room divider or...
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Antique 19th Century French Country Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
$7,210 / set
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 40.56 in
Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stunning pair of armchairs made in Italy in the 1970s. The seat is very comfortable and supportive. The pads are still original and in very good condition. Original natural leather...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Linen
Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter sku 1853 Width 226cm x Depth 64cm x Height 92cm Weight 79kg
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Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-19th Century Grand Scale Draper's Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A very exceptional and grand scale mid-19th century Drapers Table from the Catalan region of Spain. Very soundly constructed from Meleze - a very dense pine. Wonderful.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Console Tables
Materials
Pine
Large 19th Century Oak Drapers Table
Located in Ongar, GB
An exceptional large silk merchants drapers table from France. In beautiful washd oak with 4 good size drawers on one side. In very good solid condition ready to use. A very beautifu...
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
Country English Farmhouse Welsh Pine Dresser with Plate Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental country English farmhouse Welsh dresser crafted from pine. The large cabinet is surmounted by an oversized plate rack having three shelves and topped with cornice molding....
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20th Century British Country Dressers
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs by Gavina c 1960/1980's
$1,200 / set
H 28 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs by Gavina c 1960/1980's
By Kazuhide Takahama, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Set of four leather and chrome dining chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina circa 1960-1970's. The chairs feature leather seats, arm rests and backs, on bright chrome fram...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French Mid Century Industrial Boulangerie Trolley Basket Cart C1950
$837Sale Price|29% Off
H 27.17 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
French Mid Century Industrial Boulangerie Trolley Basket Cart C1950
Located in Trensacq, FR
Large French baker's bread cart, provenance from a boulangerie in the southwest of France. Wonderfully distressed and full of character, this basket was used to carry the freshly ba...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Superb Pair of Round Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
$11,686 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 40.56 in
Superb Pair of Round Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, brown/grey premium 100% alpaca fabr...
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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
XL Oak Draper Table From France, Circa 1880
Located in Nashville, TN
XL Oak Draper Table From France, Circa 1880. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Very sturdy model with excellent patina and wear.
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Antique 1880s European Console Tables
Materials
Oak
A French Pine Front Bar or Shop Counter, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome French pine bar counter, circa 1880, featuring columned details along the front and sides. The open back is fitted with a single small drawer above open shelving, offering...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Dry Bars
Materials
Pine
Belgian Design, Dark Brown 'Pasha' Lounge Chairs by Durlet, 1970's
Sold|$9,600
H 33.08 in W 40.95 in D 40.95 in
Belgian Design, Dark Brown 'Pasha' Lounge Chairs by Durlet, 1970's
By Durlet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgian furniture design; 1970's, Lounge chairs; Ottoman; Leather; Luxury Heinz Waldmann & Anita Schmidt for Durlet in 1970, dark chocolate brown leather, two lounge chairs, and ...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Free Standing Pine Kitchen Island Shop Counter Apothecary, Denmark circa 1880's
$5,600
H 36 in W 72 in D 30 in
Free Standing Pine Kitchen Island Shop Counter Apothecary, Denmark circa 1880's
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive freestanding island will be the gathering place in any kitchen. This versatile piece originally served as a grocer's shop counter in the 1800's and is finished on all...
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets
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Brass
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Utilitarian Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of utilitarian furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of utilitarian furniture — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of utilitarian furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of utilitarian furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of utilitarian furniture over the years, but those crafted by GETAMA, Jens Risom and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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