$4,800 / set
Set of Four Aldo Tura Side Chairs
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are upholstered in brown chenille and have goatskin backrests. These would make great breakfast room or game table chairs.
Chenille
Antique Austrian Christmas Krampus Companion Belsnickel Figure, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas figurine from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the 1920s or older a...
Composition
Krampus Companion of Belsnickel Devil Candy Container Antique Austria 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas figurine from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the 1940s or older a...
Composition
$696Sale Price|30% Off
Tropical Ottoman Palm Beach by Swaim
By Swaim
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Palm Beach Tropical Ottoman by SWAIM Featuring heavy chenille cotton upholstery with color-coordinated b...
Chenille, Cotton, Wood
Maria Kipp Mid-Century Organic Modern Natural Reed Woven Shade with Ceramic Lamp
By Quartite Creative Corp., Maria Kipp
Located in Miami, FL
Her coveted lampshades are distinctively recognized by their structured weaving of natural materials—such as raffia, jute, and split reed—intertwined with thick textural chenille, wo...
Ceramic, Chenille, Jute, Reed, Stucco, Walnut, Paper
Billy Haines Architectural Table Lamp with Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Narcissus
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crowning the composition is a dramatic drum shade, hand-woven from reeded rod and natural cord and chenille in a textured basket-weave pattern interlaced with metallic thread — a tac...
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Lava Glaze, c 1960s, New Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Vintage oversized Mid-Century Modern volcanic lava glazed table lamp by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany, late 1960s, transformed from an extra large vase into a one-of-a-kind table...
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Multi-Purpose Piece of Furniture - Italy 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Interiors in sycamore and ebony mouldings; feet, marble supports, handles and keys in polished solid brass. Green chenille fabric. French polish. Unique piece of high quality.
Marble, Brass, Other
Living room set by Paolo Buffa for Pozzi and Verga, 1950s, set of 3
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Manzano, IT
Living room set by Paolo Buffa for Pozzi and Verga, 1950s, set of 3 Entrance hall with pair of brass chairs from the 1950s. The chairs measure H 135 x D 42 x W 42, and the seat heigh...
Brass
Set of Mid Century Armchair and Stool, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of mid century armchairGFM-142 and stool, designed by Edmund Homa. The furnitures were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beech ...
Textile, Chenille, Velvet, Beech, Walnut
Set of Two Mid Century Armchairs and Stools, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of mid century armchairs GFM-142 and stools, designed by Edmund Homa. The furnitures were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid bee...
Textile, Beech, Chenille, Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Bay with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very good condition and has a orange glaze.
Chenille
Pair of 20th Century Yellow Pattern Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful yellow pattern high quality spanish gull lamadrid velvet upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs n...
Fabric, Chenille, Velvet, Beech, Walnut
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1970 Handwoven 14'3" x 8'4" (434 x 254 cm)
Chenille, Wool
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Chairs/ Captains Dining Chairs Charek Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charek modern side chairs/ captains dining chairs. Curved back and spring construction for comfort .
Chenille, Foam, Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,139 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Elbow Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Newly reupholstered in an ivory and textured chenille fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Baker furniture Button Tufted Ottoman/Stool
By Michael Taylor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Michael Taylor Design Manufactured By Baker Furniture Ebonized wood frame on Original Castors Re-Upholstered Button tufted Chenille Top Label Present
Mahogany
Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Fully restored and upholstered in a soft chenille fabric with down pillow.
Ash
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Chartreuse Green Dress, Size S/M, 1990's
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid chartreuse chenille dress designed by Azzedine Alaia, dating to the early 1990's.
Circa 1940 Mustard Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
This piece makes its impression through mustard/gold chenille upholstery. It was made in France during 1940s, a lineage that shows clearly in its detailing.
Fabric, Wood
Elegant Set of 6 Biedermeier Style Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Seats are covered in a luxurious green chenille. 19.75 w at back top; seat 18 w Piz
Upholstery, Mahogany
Circa 1970 Rust Wood Mid-Century Upholstered Shell Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
This upholstered piece carries genuine presence, its rust/cognac textured chenille immediately setting the tone for the piece.
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Henning Kjaernulf Oak Easy Chairs, Circa 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Duxbury, MA
"His and hers"-style lounge chairs in quarter-sawn oak and chenille tapestry fabric; featuring winged backs, paddle-style arms, and sculpted block legs.
Fabric, Oak
$5,700Sale Price / set|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern French Lounge Chairs, Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
A black/gray animal print velvet/chenille upholstery with refinished metal legs with brass caps.
Metal
$9,800Sale Price / set|30% Off
Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs with T-Leg Walnut Base and New Upholstery
By Flair, O.B. Solie, Bernhardt
Located in Dallas, TX
They have new upholstery in a chenille fabric of high quality. The bases are walnut and in a T-leg configuration.
Upholstery, Walnut
Set Of Four Vintage Ralph Lauren English Style Tufted Roll Back Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The fabric is a plush textured Muted Sage Chenille. Metal Ralph Lauren tag affixed under the seats.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs on Brass Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Fully restored and upholstered in a deep blue chenille fabric.
Brass
Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of modern lounge chairs with a minimalist, planar design, recently reupholstered in a soft ivory chenille.
Upholstery, Teak
MCM Dining Chairs Planner Group by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, Set 5
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Topeka, KS
They have been newly upholstered at some point in their recent past in a brown background fabric with chenille squiggly undulating lines in gold and turquoise or teal.
Fabric, Maple
6-Piece Italian Modular Lounge Corner Sectional Sofa 1970s
Located in London, GB
The current upholstery is a soothing green / teal chenille-style fabric. The sofa was re-upholstered during the 1990s and it could benefit a new upholstery as the seat cushions are d...
Fabric, Wood
1960's Original Pair Of Red Armchairs, Produced By Up Zavody
Located in Hook, Hampshire
These chairs were produced by the Czech firm Up Zavody, produced in the sixties and these chairs retain their original textured chenille fabric which is in excellent condition. We ha...
Fabric
Set of Three Stoneville Swivel Armchairs in Brass and Oak, USA
By Charles Pollock, Knoll, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Seats and backs are upholstered in a taupe chenille-type tweed with fine flecks of red and blue running through the weave, tufted at the back for structure and comfort.
Metal
Set of Eight Mid Century Heart Chairs in DUNES Pierre Frey Fabric, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Colloquially called "heart" in amazing chenille fabric by Pierre Frey - one of the best french fabric company.
Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
MCM. Milo Baughman Chrome Sculptural Cantilever Armchair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Chrome Sculptural Cantilever Armchair and Ottoman in a Sea-Foam Creme Velvet Chenille - Set of 2 Fabulous Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome Framed Plush "Sea-foam-C...
Metal
Verdigris Color Iron Vintage Bench in Vintage Italian Modernist Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A green and purple iridescent chenille. Of course it could reupholstered in a bright color velvet or animal print velvet for contrast if preferred.
Iron
Chanel jacket by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1987/1991
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Mid-length jacket in black chenille velvet with quilted gold-tone metal buttons.
Mid Century Heart Chair in LE CHANT DES DUNES Pierre Frey Fabric, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Colloquially called "heart" in amazing chenille fabric by Pierre Frey - one of the best french fabric company.
Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
B&B Italia Dadone Designer Sofa by Antonio Citterio
Located in Nottingham, GB
This example is upholstered in a premium cream chenille fabric with a rich, tactile texture and beautifully soft handle.
Fabric
1960's Original Pair of Armchairs - Produced by Ton
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This model was designed by Jaroslav Smidek, produced in the sixties and these chairs retain their original textured chenille fabric which is in excellent condition. We have deep clea...
Bentwood
MCM William “Billy” Haines Style Spider-Leg Lounge Chair – Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Newly reupholstered in a diamond-pattern velvet chenille with a removable lumbar cushion for added comfort.
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Stained Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Fabric, Stained Wood, Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s A yellow chenille and stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in the early part of the 20th cen...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940's Pink Wool Skirt Suit Floral Soutache Embroidery US 2 UK 6
Located in Nashville, TN
A true masterpiece of its time, this original 1940's blush pink wool suit, embellished with trailing grey toned chenille soutache in a floral design, is the perfect addition to your ...
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chairs By Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chairs are refinished and newly upholstered in a sumptuous light gray chenille. They are meant for dining but are also wonderful accent chairs for any room.
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair Ottoman Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The set is newly upholstered in an outstanding multi-color, flame-like basket weave chenille that is soft and luxurious. The matching ottoman measures a generous 29" w x 20" d x 16" ht
Upholstery, Mahogany, Maple
Mid-century vintage empire inspired newly upholstered bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This bench has been newly upholstered with a black and white abstract design plush Chenille fabric. The bench has two large black button details at the top.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Side Chair By Bertha Schaefer
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat and back rest are newly upholstered in a wonderful pink ombre woven chenille. The result is a fantastic accent, desk or dining chair that is a standout design element.
Fabric, Walnut
Stunning Mantilla Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Italy
By Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
The internal structure, proportions and construction correspond with early production. The green chenille upholstery enhances the nonchalant character of the design.
Velvet
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tub Lounge Chairs by Flair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Flair Manufacture: Flair Materials: Newly Plated Steel Chrome, New Chenille Fabric, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of...
Steel, Chrome
Complete Living Room 70's Sofa and Couple of Armchairs in Velvet
Located in taranto, IT
The standout feature is undoubtedly the rich velvet or chenille upholstery, decorated with a hypnotic, stylized paisley pattern.
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Pair Of Oak Lounge Chairs From Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Solid oak frame with cushions, later upholstered in a tan chenille. Excellent condition.
Oak
Vintage French country style newly upholstered armchairs/pair
Located in Allentown, PA
The chairs have been newly upholstered in a plush white Chenille. These chairs were American made circa 1950.
Wood
Stunning Mantilla lounge chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Italy
By Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Mantilla Lounge Chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1960s Removable Green Chenille Upholstery on Sculpted Padded Core Designed in the 1960s for Simon Gavina, the Man...
Velvet
Vintage "Lara" Sofa by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso, Italy 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare first edition model with original chenille upholstery.
Upholstery
Bruno Mathsson "Berlin" Daybed
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a new mattress, upholstered in ivory chenille with blue leather trim and buttons.
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Confidential Lounge Chairs
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Dallas, TX
We have newly upholstered in a black and white plush chenille.
Upholstery
Bernhardt Modular Play Pen Style Sectional Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Upholstered in a warm taupe chenille fabric, this substantial sectional is composed of multiple modular components that create a flowing conversation pit arrangement with generous se...
Upholstery
Stunning Mantilla Sofa set (2) by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Italy
By Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
The internal structure, proportions and construction correspond with early production. The green chenille upholstery enhances the nonchalant character of the design.
Velvet
Bill Blass Vintage Beaded and Embroidered Blue Silk and Metallic Thread Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
The designs incorporate green metallic work as well as well as red, a woven pink and gold metallic and a gold flecked braid edging and blue chenille which adds a slightly raised edge...
Pair Of Custom Upholstered Chippendale-Style Wingback Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The small pillows have contrasting backs, one with sage chenille and the other matching the front along with contrasting trims.
Other
Large Marco Zanuso Armchairs with Walnut Feet
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marco Zanuso armchairs with walnut wood feet - Italy, 1960s Extra large simple square shape newly reupholstered in ultra soft chenille Great cubist shape with iron legs and waln...
Fabric, Wood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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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