Tim HawkinsonLounge, 1993
Price Upon Request
Lounge
By Tim Hawkinson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
pastel on fabric (bathrobes) on wood panel with upholstery tacks
1990s Contemporary Vintage Upholstery Tacks
Fabric, Wood, Pastel
Price Upon Request
Lounge
By Tim Hawkinson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
pastel on fabric (bathrobes) on wood panel with upholstery tacks
Fabric, Wood, Pastel
Pair of Midcentury French Bergeres in Brown Leather & Walnut 1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Leather Bergeres with carved walnut frames. Upholstery tacks frame the edges. Creases in the seat cushions but not worn thru.
Leather, Walnut
Mogens Voltelen Copenhagen Lounge Chairs
By Mogens Voltelen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The Copenhagen chair 'Københavnerstolen' by Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder (cabinet maker) in beech and leather with brass upholstery tacks. Original patinated lacquer finish on t...
Beech
Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Edward Wormley Style Arched Back Swivel Bar Stools
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Great arched backs, angled tapered legs with brass stretchers / foot rest and original aqua blue leather seats with brass upholstery tacks. Very well built, shown in original finish ...
Brass
Carlo di Carli Sculptural Side Chair for Singer & Sons, 1950s
Located in Coronado, CA
The highly sculptured frame features a soft even patina throughout, and the original bright red wool upholstery is immaculate. On the underside, the chair retains the original hand h...
Wool, Walnut
Pair of William Switzer Stools, circa 1985 – Maple Hoof-Foot Bases
By William Switzer
Located in Chicago, IL
The original faux-finish upholstery bears a subtle diamond-print pattern and is accented by exposed metal tacks along the perimeter.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Upholstered Footstool Ottoman w/ Floral Needlepoint and Carved Wood Legs
Located in Seattle, WA
The piece rests on four carved wood legs with curving profiles and incised decorative lines.Brass-toned upholstery tacks secure the fabric along the lower edge, adding a subtle decor...
Textile, Wood
Swedish needlepoint Linen Fabric Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Raised on four charming turned bun feet finished in white, the stool offers a graceful blend of decorative beauty and everyday functionality. Brass upholstery tacks neatly secure the...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Pair of 1960s Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Original Ochre Leatherette
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
The reverse is equally considered, with exposed upholstery tacks articulating the geometric silhouette and emphasising the clarity of the design.
Metal, Chrome
$18,937 / set
Jens Risom Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Dublin, IE
The webbed leather straps are anchored directly to the interior rails with traditional upholstery tacks. The pair stands as a highly unique, structurally original document of early m...
Leather, Mahogany
Red Gold Brass Tacks Upholstery Carved Mahogany Base Legs Large Wing Chair MINT!
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Red Gold Brass Tacks Upholstery Carved Mahogany Base Legs Large Wing Chair MINT!
Brass
Set of 8 chairs in cerused oak and faux leather, France, 1940s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Upholstery tacks outline the edges, adding a subtle decorative touch to the design.
Faux Leather, Oak
Lovely Small Aged Tan Brown Leather Sofa and Matching Armchair Two-Piece Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The base cover the sofa has come undone on the front right, we will upholstery tack it back into place before dispatch Dimensions: Height 79.5cm Width 76.5cm Depth 103cm ...
Leather
Folding Plywood Room Divider Screen Hand-Painted Two-Tone Wood Oil 1990s Bedroom
Located in London, GB
For a bold, tailored finish, both panels are lined down the borders with a closely spaced row of domed upholstery tacks, providing a striking structural contrast to the warm timber.
Brass
Rare Vintage Texas Longhorn & Cowhide Living Room Suite, 1970s
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Every core connection point is wrapped in thick leather banding and fastened with exposed dome-head brass upholstery tacks. The set retains an official, vintage "Hecho en México" nat...
Brass, Other
Set of 6 Mid-Century Tuxedo Dining Chairs, Ebonized Wood, Brass Nailheads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chairs retain older upholstery and construction details, including the use of traditional upholstery tacks/nails on the underside.
Fabric, Wood
Luxurious Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs with Mohair Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French Louis XVI painted and carved armchairs or bergere chairs, in original paint and blue mohair upholstery with brass tacking. Created in France during the early 20th ce...
Mohair, Wood
Vintage Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Painted and Gilt Armchairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Dimensions (Each): Height: 37 in. (93.98 cm) Width: 24.25 in. (61.6 cm) Depth: 20 in. (50.8 cm) Materials: Painted Wood Giltwood Upholstery Brass Tack Construction Elements Conditi...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Early Warren McArthur Reclining Shampoo Chair, Custom Wood-Base Model, 1930s
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Camden, ME
Replaced casters follow period-appropriate proportions. Upholstery has been renewed; original 1930s McArthur upholstery would have been tacked rather than stapled.
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Pine Loveseat, Green Leather Sling Arms, Hand Carved Posts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sling arms are secured with heavy iron tacks, demonstrating traditional upholstery techniques.
Iron
RESTORED HAND DYED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER LION'S FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A very good looking well made and decorative piece, it is extra large, its been fully restored to include having new Italian Russet hide leather upholstery, the hide has been tacked ...
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Country French Provincial Wingback Bergère Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The chairs are finished with welted upholstery details and a brass tack nailhead trim accents.
Brass
Neoclassical-style Tufted Leather Side Chair with Greek Key Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
The piece features black tufted leather upholstery trimmed with brass tacks and a painted Greek Key motif on the apron in a blend of the Neoclassical Empire and English Regency styles.
Brass
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Silver Leaf Metallic Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The frames have been upholstered with a matching silver metallic fabric on the seat and a Schumacher style geometric velvet fabric in a trellis pattern. The upholstery is bordered wi...
Brass, Silver Leaf
$1,450 / item
Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Side Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XVI style paint decorated side chair in blue velvet upholstery with rectangular back, brass tack decoration, carved medallions in gold and the whole resting upon fluted legs.
Brass
Set of Six French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Mohair Velvet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The stylish chairs feature a moss green mohair velvet upholstery bordered by patinated brass tack nail heads.
Brass
1800's Antique French, Louis XIII Style, Carved Oak, Brown Upholstered Armchair!
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Upholstered Armchair, c. 1880, with a leaf and tendril crest over an upholstered back flanked by pierced grape and leaf border, to upholstered arms...
Wood, Faux Leather
$8,200 / set
Pair of Antique Style Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
The chairs have tufted backs and seats, with yellow leatherette upholstery, brass tacks to the front of the arms, and solid wood cabriole legs.
Faux Leather, Wood
LUXURY PROVASI ITALY CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Provasi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Provasi hand made in Italy Wingback armchair with period Italian Aniline hide upholstery that'...
Leather
EXPENSIVE PAIR OF PROVASI ITALY HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
By Provasi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Provasi hand made in Italy Wingback armchair with period Italian Aniline hide upholstery that'...
Leather
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The chairs have a vintage cream toned upholstery bordered by patinated brass tack nail heads on the back and seat.
Brass
1950’s Ebonised Upholstered Classic Luterma Cafe Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
The chairs retain their original graphic upholstery beautifully done with button tacks. We service and rejuvenate each chair before it leaves our workshop and we deliver chairs of ex...
Beech
Pair of Grosfeld House Swag and Drape Bergère Chairs, Hollywood Regency
By Grosfeld House, Lorin Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Shown in original condition, with older re-upholstery with brass tacks. Mahogany frame in nice condition, showing some marks on legs.
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XVI style carved walnut dining chairs, French, early 20th c., tacked, velvet upholstery with tapered, fluted cylindrical legs with rosette detail.
Walnut
Pair of Jorge Kurczyn Hacienda Santa Klara Lone Star Solid Wood Cabinets
Located in Forney, TX
Each cabinet door has a hand forged, pull handle. The leather upholstery is hand tacked to the drawer with gilt decorative nailhead trim.
Metal, Copper
Pair of Gunlocke Leather and Oak Armchairs, 1948
By Gunlocke
Located in Alhambra, CA
Refinished oak and reupholstered in camel-colored leather with hammered upholstery tacks. Oak arms feature subtle carved detailing along the curves.
Leather, Oak
Unavailable
H 16 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
"Point De Croix" Embroidered Wooden Arched Bench, 20th Century, Asian Style
Located in Petaluma, CA
The embroidery has pink and yellow flowers with green leaves on a pale blue background and decorative upholstery tacks around it as an added touch.
Wood
Japanese-Style Low Table or Altar Bench in Fish Leather Fabric
Located in Blacksburg, VA
The decorative fish leather fabric is securely affixed to the body with a frieze of upholstery tacks around the upper perimeter.
Wood
Hourglass Stool with Embossed Leather Printed Cotton Upholstery
Located in Hudson, NY
Ruben de Saavedra hourglass stool in embossed leather printed cotton upholstery with brass tacks.
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 37 in W 21 in D 19 in
Great Hollywood Regency Pair of Armchairs in a Patent Tortoise Shell Upholstery
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A Great 1940's Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Light Oak armchairs in a Tortoise shell Patent Leather Upholstery finished with Decorative Brass Tacking.The Great Tortoise Shell Desig...
Textile, Wood
Unavailable
H 28 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Barrel Chair with Swivel Base in Yellow, Gray--In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like all of our pieces, this chair was first restored and then reupholstered by hand in our Brooklyn studio, using traditional upholstery techniques (Hammer and tacks, no staples) an...
Upholstery, Thread, Wood
Mid-Century Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original round walnut base and new upholstery. Like all of our pieces, this chair was first restored and then reupholstered by hand in our Brooklyn studio, using traditional uphol...
Thread, Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Barrel Chair in Brown and Blue--3 in stock
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like all of our pieces, these chairs were first restored and then reupholstered by hand in our Brooklyn studio, using traditional upholstery techniques (Hammer and tacks, no staples)...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Barrel Chair in Brown and Blue--3 in stock
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like all of our pieces, these chairs were first restored and then reupholstered by hand in our Brooklyn studio, using traditional upholstery techniques (Hammer and tacks, no staples)...
Wood, Upholstery
American Modern Birch and Leather Armchair
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Modern armchair with inset sculpted solid birch arms, tufted and tacked leather upholstery and tapering splayed legs.
Leather, Birch
Midcentury Baker Furniture French Style Bergere Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Midcentury Baker Furniture French Style Bergere chair Chanelle type upholstery. In Louis XV Style, Walnut Solid Frame, Button Tacked Surrounding original upholstery in a Rust Burnt O...
Walnut
Hand-Carved Vintage Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in Ross, CA
Carved wooden chair with dark brown leather upholstery lined with upholstery tacks.
Wood
Vintage Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
English vintage Chesterfield sofa in original black leather with brass upholstery tacks. A handsome, tufted piece in good vintage condition, with some wear but beautifully patinated ...
Brass
Machine Age-Style Giltwood Occasional Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The original textile was replaced however it retains the original tassels and upholstery tacks.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage English Chesterfield sofa in original olive green leather with brass upholstery tacks and ebonized bun feet. A stately piece with impeccable tufted upholstery.
Brass
Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Studded Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Comfortable Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs with rich, mahogany moleskin upholstery studded with brass upholstery tacks. Angled, black lacquered steel legs with brass feet.
Brass, Steel
Heritage Walnut & Black Leather High Back Arm Chair
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Heritage Furniture high back arm chair framed in a nicely grained medium walnut and clad in the original black leather. Brass nail head upholstery tack details.
Walnut, Leather
Pair Art Deco Bleached Mahogany & Tuquoise Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of striking art deco arm chairs in bleached mahogany frames with turquoise blue vinyl covering and brass nail head upholstery tacks. For best price, call us directly.
Pair of French Leather & Mahogany Lounge Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage pair of lounge armchairs in solid mahogany, beautifully upholstered in tufted brown leather with brass upholstery tacks. Great size, very comfortable. Seat height is 1...
Leather
Superb Vintage Bronze Pair of Chesterfield Club Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage pair of English Chesterfield club chairs in original bronze or green leather with brass upholstery tacks and ebonized bun feet. The tufted leather has great coloration and ju...
Brass
French Vintage Tufted Leather and Mahogany Rocking Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous tufted mahogany red patinated leather with brass upholstery tacks, on a solid mahogany frame, finished with a lustrous French polish.
Leather, Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage French Pair of Tufted Leather Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage pair of armchairs in tufted cognac leather accented with rolled arms and back, bronze upholstery tacks and French polished wood feet. Always exciting to unveil a lik...
Bronze
Mahogany And Black Leather Regency Arm Chair By Hickory Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
The mahogany frame is accented by the X stretcher that connects the four bamboo-form legs. Black leather upholstery is finished with brass nailhead upholstery tacks.
Mahogany, Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Arm Club Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of sleek Mid-Century Modern club chairs, with a beautifully sculpted walnut show wood frame accented with brass caps and head to head hand applied upholstery tacks upholstered i...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Gustavian Style Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Newly upholstered in off-white linen with exposed upholstery tacks, these beautifully proportioned benches have gently worn off-white paint.
Linen, Wood
French Art Deco Set Of 6 Red Leather Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period set of 6 dining chairs in burled walnut with red leather upholstery and brass upholstery tacks. Beautiful design with rolled backs and walnut skirts.
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Tufted Red Leather Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
The button-tufted front apron and back are framed with brass upholstery tacks that continue up the exposed oak wood arms.
Brass
Pair Spanish Revival Oak & Leather Curule Base Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Spanish revival curule chairs in carved oak and umber leather with large brass nail head upholstery tacks. Hand carved backs feature square rosettes and center shields.
Oak
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