$2,221 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
INVICTA Dining Chair in Velvet, Contemporary Design with Tailored Piping
Located in Frazão, Porto
form. Its silhouette is elegantly outlined with contrasting piping, adding definition to the chair
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
$395Sale Price|83% Off
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Wittmann Merwyn Wood Base Velvet Chair by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
29363 Merwyn dining Chair Upholstred : velvet jade piping nappa schwartz Legs: beechwood black
Velvet
$28,800 / set
H 47 in W 28 in D 28 in
Pair of 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Black Leather Piping
By James Mont, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
attention to the eyes, black leather piping shows off the chairs sculptural lines. Sexy lumbar pillow
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
Black Velvet Slipper Chair with White Piping
Located in New York, NY
1930's Black Velvet Slipper Chair with White Piping
Sold
H 26 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs in Platinum Velvet with Tufted Detailing
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman swivel chairs in platinum velvet with piping and button
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 47 in W 28 in L 47 in
Pair of 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Black Leather Piping
By Dorothy Draper, James Mont
Located in Saint Louis, MO
attention to the eyes, black leather piping shows off the chairs sculptural lines. Sexy lumbar pillow
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
Set Of 8 Mastercraft Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 gorgeous upholstered Mastercraft dining chairs. Armchairs are done in velvet and have
Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Floating Arm chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Italian floating arm chairs. Grey velvet with ivory piping. Light mahogany legs
Velvet
1950s Vanleigh Black Velvet Club Chairs w/Safety Yellow Green Piping
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Wilton, CT
These oversized club chairs were originally manufactured in New York City in the 1950's by the
Velvet
Early 20th Century Velvet Five Piece Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare five piece salon suite, comprising on a sofa, two arms and two nursing chairs. Red velvet
Fabric
Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in Culver City, CA
Leather wingback armchair with down filled linen velvet cushion with leather piping. Chair has
Leather
Pair of Grey Velvet Lounge Chairs, Wood Base, Italy, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of newly reupholstered grey velvet lounge chairs with black piping on the backrest, original
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Paolo Buffa Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
completely restored with new upholstery in a dark grey mohair velvet fabric. The chairs have single piping
Mohair, Velvet, Wood
$57,738
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
Samuraï Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Samuraï all in stoneware, hand-crafted piece with subtle engraved details and decorated with enamels.
Enamel
$481 / set
H 4.73 in Dm 3.43 in
Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This set of six Murano glass tumblers showcases a harmonious blend of rich, vivid colors. The glasses are created using the traditional Murano technique, where a sequence of Murano ...
Murano Glass
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
$3,240 / item
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Coralina II Nightstand Glossy Lacquered and Antique Brass Handle
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and sophisticated, the bedside table Coralina is characterized by a curved structure in lacquered finish, on which the drawers in are inserted. This bedside table also allow...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$132,113 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
Artifort Circle 55" Round Table IN STOCK
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
140cm D x 74cm H Finishing edge: multiplex with laminate: oil finish, rejuvenated. multiplex with veneer: finishing edge stained as topcoat. Rejuvenated.
Wood
$4,315 / item
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
INVICTA II dining chair in white boucle and brass rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA II dining chair has an exclusive and impressive design, with just one leg in the back, it brings shophistication to your decoration. Highlighted by the piping detail arou...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Simplicissimus Chandelier, Aquamarine Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Aquamarine artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
Blown Glass
Art Deco Collection of 10 Sculpture Decanters Sweden 1920s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have assembled an collection of 10 Art Deco decorative and hand made decanters made in Sweden during the early 1900s to 1930s . They used to have functionality as well as looking ...
Blown Glass
$271,180
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
$84,000 / set
H 68.25 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Antique Italian Ionic Marble Columns, Hand Carved, Circa 1860-1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of late 19th Century, antique Italian Ionic style columns, meticulously hand carved from solid marble, in good condition. These monumental architectural elements feature class...
Marble
$53,115Sale Price|20% Off
H 72.05 in W 38.59 in D 33.08 in
Zebra High Armchair with Kudu and Buffalo Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair zebra high with structure in solid wood, upholstered inside with real white buffalo skin, upholstered outside with real zebra skin, tail included, with armrest made in r...
Bronze
$6,390 / item
H 16.93 in W 18.12 in D 59.06 in
Upholstered Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Antique 56-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, wooden apothecary with ample storage. This piece features solid oak construction on which a rich brown stain has been applied, accentuating the oak's gorgeous woodgrain. Wit...
Oak
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
Crystal, Ormolu
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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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