$3,407
H 36.23 in W 32.09 in D 25.6 in
Tropic Folding Chair with Black Velvet Fabric in Brass or Nickel Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Folding chair tropic with structure in vintage brass finish. Upholstered with black velvet fabric
Brass
Ficks Reed, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and velvet folding lounge chair produced by Ficks Reed, USA, c. 1950s. Wooden frame
Velvet, Wood
$1,175 / set
H 32.5 in W 14.5 in D 20 in
Solid Cherry and Cane Seat and Back Folding Chairs with Cushions, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite pair of solid cherry and cane seat and back folding chairs with cushions. Very well kept
Velvet, Cane, Cherry
$9,000 / set
H 36 in W 16 in D 15.5 in
6 Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs in the style of Maison Jansen
By Samuel Copelon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six folding chairs in the style of Maison Jansen. The set are all newly powder coated black
Brass
$4,112 / set
H 42.92 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
1950s Pair of Folding Wooden Chairs with Floral Upholstery and Velvet
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant pair of folding chairs crafted from wood, featuring a high back and decorative openwork
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
seat made of vintage quilted velvet adding style and comfort to the chair. Can be folded for easy
Iron
$4,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.66 in D 12.79 in
19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down
Velvet, Oak
Napoleon III Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
More sculpture than furniture, this finely-carved 1860s folding chair has a gilded and gessoed wood
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Antique French Napoleon III Folding Chair Wooden and Azure Velvet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Antique French Napoleon III folding chair gilded wooden and azure velvet in its original state
Velvet, Wood
Faux Tortoise Folding Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Toulouse, FR
Set of four very nice folding chairs by Mansen Jansen, circa 1960. Faux tortoise patina wood
Brass
Vintage Fritz Chair & Co Velvet Folding Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage velvet folding chair, made by Fritz Chair & Co. We currently have 15
Metal
Sold
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Chrome and Brown and Black Velvet Folding Chairs Tamara by Arrben Italy 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Vienna, AT
brown Velvet. The minimalist form of the chairs allows them to be placed in many arrangements. These
Chrome
20th Century French Velvet and Brass Folding Chairs, 1960s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French gold velvet and brass folding chairs. Made in France in 1962. Lafuma
Brass
Set of Six Brass and Velvet Plia Style Folding Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Mid-Century Modern "Plia" style chairs Chrome folding frame on velvet seat and back
Chrome
Sold
H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
French Set of Four Folding Black Velvet and Golden Metal Opera Chairs
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice set of four black velvet and golden metal folding opera chairs. Made in France. Stamp
Metal
Set of Four "Chaisor" Velvet and Gold Metal Folding Chais, 1960s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Nice set of four folding chairs from the 1960s made with gold metal and yellow velvet. Some wear
Metal
Folding chairs, Luisa Model by Marcello Cuneo, Italy 1970
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Brasília, BR
. Folding chairs in high-quality chromed metal with seats entirely upholstered in premium velvet "taupe
Metal
Set of Six Vintage French Folding Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A welcome alternative to unsightly and uncomfortable plastic or metal folding chairs, this vintage
Metal
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Mahogany Folding Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stylish set of upholstered mahogany folding chairs from the earliest part of the 20th century
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 41 in W 22 in D 21 in
Italian Blue Iron Folding Chairs with Velvet Seat and Bikini Top Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage Italian iron folding chairs. Bright cerulean blue powder-coated frame, with new
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Chestnut Folding Chair, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This Mid-Century folding chair was designed in the 1950s and originates from Italy. It is made from
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20.66 in D 12.79 in
19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down
Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 32.25 in W 16.75 in D 17.25 in
Set of 8 Velvet with a Gold Tone Folding Chairs by the A. Fritz & Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 8 premier metal folding chairs in gilt like gold tone metal and gold velvet fabric
Metal
Sold
H 32 in W 16.75 in D 17 in
Set of 8 Vintage Brass Tone with Velvet Upholstery Folding Chairs c1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful set of eight mid century Plia style folding chairs in velvet upholstery. Made in NYC c
Metal
4 French Folding Chairs
Located in So. Egremont, MA
An unusual find of 4 painted wood folding chairs with finials, Velvet upholstered seats and
Wood, Velvet
Antique French Napoleon III Folding Chair Period Faux Bamboo
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Folding chair of style and period Napoleon III, in its original state, circa 1865.
Velvet, Wood
Maison Jansen Faux Tortoise Folding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Maison Jansen Faux Tortoise Folding Chairs. French, Circa 1960.
Wood, Velvet
Set of Six 1920s Rococo Venetian Dining Chairs in Purple Mohair
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six stunning Venetian dining chairs in purple mohair.
Upholstery, Wood
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$229,142Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$2,209Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
$5,987Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Black Iron Lyre-Back Bench or Settee, Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet
By Samuel Copelon
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely Seen vintage black wrought iron and brass lyre-back with swan heads and paw feet bench or settee with upholstered stripe seat cushion and two bolster pillows. Upholstery, has ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$3,600 / set
H 30 in W 48.5 in D 30.5 in
1940s Salterini Greek Key Wrought Iron Dining Set in Aqua Finish
By Salterini, John Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning, timeless Salterini Greek key style wrought iron table and four chairs. Original aqua color now beautifully distressed. Fabric on seats is old and a great pattern. Measures:...
Wrought Iron
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$2,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Swan Lyre End Tables by Samuel Copelon, Brass & Milk Glass, Italy
By Samuel Copelon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of vintage side tables designed by Samuel Copelon, ( no signs ). They are original from the Mid 20th Century. These tables are made of metal. They have brass swan h...
Metal, Brass
Six Lyre back chairs with brass swan heads and paw feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored set of six lyre back chairs with brass swan, heads and brass paw feet… the chairs also fold… the chairs can be used as dining chairs and also used outside… T...
Wrought Iron
Lyre Back Black Wrought Iron Arm Chair With Swan Heads & Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Black wrought iron arm chair with brass swan heads and brass feet. The back is the classic lyre shape and the arms feature iron rings. The seat is upholstered in a geometric patterne...
Brass
1950s lyre back and Swan head wrought iron armchair
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by Maison Jansen neoclassical wrought iron Lyre arm back chairs with brass swan heads at top round brass rings on arms and brass feet. From a Palm Beach estate meticulously ...
Iron
1950s Samuel Copelon Swan and Lyre Back Chairs
By Samuel Copelon, Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Maison Jansen style Swan and Lyre Back Chairs by Samuel Copelon. The folding chairs have brass swans to the top on each side. The frames of the chairs are dark blue with cla...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Black Iron and Brass Swan & Lyre Motif Dining Chairs
By Samuel Copelon
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 exquisite dining side chairs having black iron lyre backs and frames with amazing brass swan heads at the tops and paw feet at the bottom of the elegant thin legs. Seats ar...
Brass, Iron
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