Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Chair For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms.
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Model No. PJ-SI-30-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Ghent, BE
This particular piece showcases the chair’s distinctive V-shaped legs and solid teak frame, hallmarks of Jeanneret’s functional yet sculptural design language.
Teak
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Office Chair For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms.
Cane, Wood
Six Mid-Century British Teak Dining Chairs by Victor Wilkins for G-Plan
By V.B. Wilkins, Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture, G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted in warm, honey-toned teak, these elegantly proportioned chairs feature sculptural slat-back frames and tapered legs. Original or newly upholstered seats offer comfort and sty...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two Capitol Complex Chair For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms.
Cane, Wood
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two Capitol Complex Chair For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “V” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms.
Cane, Wood
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period V-back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholstered seat.
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period V-back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholstered seat.
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Rail Back Lounge/ Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
The horizontal rectangular supports stop in the center at the back of the chair where they descend to the floor at biased angles creating a dramatic v-form.
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle, 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Hamburg, DE
The frame is aligned downwards in a point and this chair the distinctive V-shape. The red upholstery harmonizes perfectly with the wood.
Wood
French Pastoral Dining Chair in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Note for example the tapered legs slightly pointing outwards. The stiles of the chair form a v-shape and contain two curved back rails that provide a comfortable support.
Beech
French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Note for example the tapered legs slightly pointing outwards. The stiles of the chair form a v-shape and contain two curved back rails that provide a comfortable support.
Beech
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair with Footstool by Poul Volther, 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Hamburg, DE
The individual solid wood elements of the chair mostly have a rectangular cross section. The frame aligns downwards into a point and gives this chair its distinctive v-shape.
Wood
L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
The construction is structurally sound, and the wood is in excellent condition, showing only a soft patina consistent with its age. Chairs by L.O.V. Oosterbeek - one of the foremost...
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chair, Burgundy Cowhide & Teak, India, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from solid wood with a distinctive V-shaped leg structure, these chairs feature a minimalist yet robust design.
Cowhide, Teak
$10,750 / set
6 Paul Frankl Corset Dining Chairs in Grey Wool
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mid Century set of 6 Paul Frankl Corset Dining room Chairs. The "V" back is very sexy and sophisticated - reminiscent of a corset or a tuxedo - elegant and uptown.
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Corset Side Dining Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Corset side or dining chairs also know as plunging neckline or "V" back chairs.
An English Victorian Open Armchair By Cornelius V Smith With Brass Castors
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Victorian button back open armchair made by renowned 19th century London furniture maker, Cornelius V. Smith. The chair has a comfortable deep seat and a high deep button b...
Calico, Mahogany, Oak
$8,989Sale Price / set|20% Off
XXL Table with Matching Chairs by L.O.V. The Netherlands, 1920s
By H.F. Jansen, L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful Dutch dining set manufactured by L.O.V. (Labor Omnia Vincit - Labor Overcomes Everything) in the mid-1920s.
Oak
Set of Six Portuguese Chairs and Two Chairs D. João v of the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SET OF SIX CHAIRS AND TWO CHAIRS Portuguese D. João V, 18th Century in carved walnut wood.
Wood
Brutalist Chairs by V.D.C. Fiandre for De Coene, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Oak chairs with "spindle" legs and a "asso di coppe" style backrest in Renaissance style.
Chestnut
John Vesey Clean Lined Lounge Chair
By John Vesey
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined model "V-54" lounge chairs, by John Vesey, circa 1960s.
Stainless Steel
Hommege À Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Without Arms For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommege À Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Without Arms For Cassina Part of the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret tribute collection, the dining chair with armrests is known for its elegan...
Oak
Hommege À Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair With Arms For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommege À Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair With Arms For Cassina Part of the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret tribute collection, the dining chair with armrests is known for its elegantly...
Oak
Set of Wood Table and Four Chairs by Gigi Sabadin, circa 1970
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Berlin, BE
Set of wood table and four chairs by Gigi Sabadin, circa 1970 A suite of four chairs, with inverted V-shaped legs supporting the seat shells in thermoformed wood.
Wood
Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork Dining 9 Piece Set
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company, American. The chairs consist of 4 matching zig-zag mahogany bracing, upholstered side chairs and 2 V shaped armchairs, by Pa...
Fabric, Mahogany, Cork
12 "Cavour" Arm Chairs by V. Gregotti, G. Stoppino, & L. Meneghetti
By Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino and Vittorio Gregotti
Located in New York, NY
Bent wood, velvet upholstery. Tall back armchairs can be used as desk chair, dining chair, or side chairs. Produced by Sim and awarded an honorable mention in 1960s Compasso d’Oro. W...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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