$7,480 / set
H 36.23 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Set of 8 French Oak Rush Dining Chairs, Handwoven Seats, France, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare complete set of eight original French 1940s dining chairs in solid oak with hand-woven rush seats, embodying timeless French farmhouse and wabi-sabi elegance.
Rush, Oak
4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Introducing the "Wabi Sabi Oak Chairs" - a set of four robust and heavy oak chairs, inspired by the design ethos of the 70s and perfectly suited to complement the styles of renowned ...
Oak
Industrial Wabi Sabi Primitive Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made by an unknown artist, each chair showcases a Wabi-Sabi charm, embracing imperfections and rustic simplicity.
Steel
$900 / item
H 29.06 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A jet black dining chair. The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the magnificent joints show the high level of craftsmanship. Compared to a typical dining cha...
Wood
$880
H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Wabi Sabi Style Dining Chair in Patinated Elm Wood, Mid-Century, Italy
Located in Odense, DK
A striking solo Alpine-style dining chair, crafted in mid-century Northern Italy or Switzerland, characterized by its distinctive carved splat back and robust construction. This vers...
Elm
$2,047 / set
H 40.95 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
4 Dutch Brutalist Oak Ladderback Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
4 Robust and heavy dark oak chairs. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt. The chair sits comfort...
Oak
$1,638Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wood; Cord; Wabi Sabi; Rattan; dining chair; side chair; France; French Craftsmanship; 1940s; Mid-Century Modern; Rustic chair with comfortable cord seating and an imperfec...
Cord, Wood
$820
H 13 in W 20.08 in D 11.42 in
Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming decorative stool / chair for the modern interior. This is a multi functional item that can be used as a stool, pedestal or table. Hand crafted in Africa in the early ...
Wood, Oak
$1,000
H 9.06 in Dm 14.97 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Block Stool 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wood Chair Primitive
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This Japanese wooden block stool was crafted during the Meiji to Taisho period (1860s–1920s). Carved from a massive single piece of solid wood, it possesses both the raw strength of ...
Wood
$1,080
H 23.23 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Early 20th Century, Scandinavian Folk Art Three-Legged Chair in Pine, Wabi Sabi
Located in Odense, DK
A Scandinavian folk art three-legged chair, carved in solid pine and finished with a warm lacquer, early 20th century. The sculptural seat, turned legs, and low curved backrest displ...
Pine
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H 12.21 in W 14.18 in L 12.21 in
Axel Vervoordt Style Wabi-Sabi Dining Chairs, Atelier Marolles, 1960s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi-Sabi; Elm; Wooden dining chairs; Dining chairs; Side Chairs; Atelier Marolles; Axel Vervoordt; Japanese Inspired; 1960's; A unique set of six dining chairs in French elm cust...
Elm
Vintage Wabi Sabi Dining Chairs and Table, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury 'wabi sabi' dining table and chairs made from solid wood with a beautiful pattern.
Oak
French Modern Pine and Black Leather Dining Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Naive 'wabi sabi' dining chairs, France, 1960s would fit well in a Brutalist or rustic inspired interior.
Leather, Pine
Atelier Marolles Wabi Sabi Dining Table and Chairs
By Atelier Marolles
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique dining suite in French elm (extinct) matching table and chairs custom designed in an Atelier Français in the 1960s Artisanal character gives a very personal feel and soul to...
Elm
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H 32.88 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Wabi-Sabi Rustic Dining Chairs, Remarkable Wooden Grain Pattern, Dutch, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi-Sabi rustic dining chairs, 1960's, The Netherlands; mid-century modern; Set of four rustic dining chairs with a remarkable wooden grain pattern.
Wood
Naive Wabi Sabi Handmade Ebonised Statement Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of statement apprentice-made wabi sabi chairs. Suitable as either stand alone or statement dining chairs.
Elm
Artisan Organic Chairs, Wabi Sabi, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wabi Sabi; Organic; Artisan; Wood; Dining Chairs; Chair; Living Room Set; French; France; Artisan organic wabi-sabi chairs, made in France in the 1950s.
Wood
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H 33.27 in W 15.16 in D 15.16 in
Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A set of two dining chairs made from high-quality oak wood. The deep color and beautiful, flowing grain that have developed over the years have become richer and richer with time. T...
Wood, Oak
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H 29.53 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Wabi Sabi Dining Table and Chairs in the Style of Nakashima
By Atelier Marolles
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk Art wabi sabi dining set in French elm (extinct) matching table and chairs custom designed in an Atelier Français in the 1960s Artisanal character gives a very personal feel a...
Elm
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H 30.91 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A jet black iron wagon. The soft iron and the transparency of the glass create a dignified appearance. The four iron legs are equipped with casters, so it can be moved. The thin de...
Iron
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H 31.89 in W 13.78 in D 16.93 in
Rustic Swedish 19th century Primitive Wabi Sabi Farmhouse Stool / Chair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This three-legged chair from the early 19th century is traditionally crafted, with mortise and tenon joints and a seat carved from a single piece of wood. The robust, primitive desig...
Birch
Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a platform made from an old Japanese log. It is not known what it was originally used for. For example, it may have been part of a pillar in a large house or temple. It is 54...
Wood
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H 16.15 in Dm 14.97 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Wood Chair Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stump stool. This item is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is carved from a large cedar tree. It has a strong and dynamic impression. The grain of the...
Cedar
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H 14.18 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Side Chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stool. The chair was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The seat is estimated to be made of zelkova wood and the branches of cedar wood. The...
Cedar
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H 15.95 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stool. This chair is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The seat is made of zelkova wood and the branches are estimated to be made of cedar wood. I cam...
Wood, Cedar
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H 18.12 in W 13.12 in D 13.39 in
Old Iron Stool Used in a Japanese Factory / Wabi-Sabi Chair / 1930-1980
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way th...
Iron
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H 18.51 in W 14.57 in D 14.18 in
Late 18th Century Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous rustic antique stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker. A nice wabi sabi piece, perfectly sutied for the modern interior. A warm c...
Pine
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H 14.38 in W 15.75 in D 14.57 in
Japanese Old Wabi-Sabi Stool / Block of Wood / Modern Chair / 1960 or Later
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way tha...
Other
Vintage Wabi Sabi Dining Chairs and Table, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury 'wabi sabi' dining table and chairs made from solid wood with a beautiful pattern.
Oak
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H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 14.18 in
Set of Eight French Mid Century Wabi Sabi Dining Chairs in Wood and Rattan 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of eight wooden mid century dining chairs in a wabi sabi style. In good vintage condition with signs from age and use.
Rattan, Wood
4 + 2 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
6 Robust and heavy dark oak chairs. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt. The ch...
Oak
Set of 4 Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Dining Room Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
4 robust and heavy dark oak chairs. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt. The chair sits comfortab...
Oak
Wabi Sabi Design Oak Spindle Back Chairs, France 1940's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Wabi Sabi Design Oak Spindle Back Chairs. Made in France, 1940's / 50's period. Oak constructed, handcarved chairs with visible oak structure and carving marks. Th...
Oak
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H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Brown Elm and Walnut Italian Biedermeier Wabi Sabi Side Chair, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful 19th century Italian Biedermeier Wabi Sabi side or dining chair was built in 1820.
Elm, Walnut
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H 17.13 in W 53.75 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Antique Dining Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Japanese chair. It is from the Taisho period. It was used in schools at that time. The materials are very good quality chestnut and oak wood. They are rustic and tasteful, reminisce...
Wood
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H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Wabi Sabi Handcrafted Design Solid Oak Dining Table & Chairs, 1940's France
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Wabi Sabi Style Rustic French Design Handcrafted Solid Oak Round Dining Table with 3 matching dining chairs.
Oak
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden stool. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). The seat is made of cedar and the legs are made of zelkova. The legs are made of branc...
Wood, Cedar
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H 7.88 in W 14.97 in D 13.78 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Stump Stool 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese stump chair. This item is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is believed to be oak wood. It is hard and heavy wood. Weight 15.5kg It...
Oak
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H 14.57 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stool. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Amazingly, it is carved with a single sword. Seat size: 610mm x 170mm It is sturdy and stable. It is ...
Wood
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H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wooden stool. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). It is a very innovative and dynamic piece of furniture. The shiny black colour is also beaut...
Wood
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H 16.34 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stool is made from a very old Japanese stump. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). The material is cedar wood. It is a very innovative and dynamic piece of ...
Cedar
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H 17.92 in W 15.36 in D 8.47 in
Japanese Old Wabi-Sabi Stool / Private House Chair / 1900-1940 / Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a stool from the Taisho era to the early Showa era (1900-1940) in Japan. It has been used outside for many years and has a very nice atmosphere. It was used in Japanese priva...
Cedar
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H 14.77 in W 23.04 in D 10.63 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Stool / Chair Stepping Stone / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese wooden stepping stone. It is made of cedar wood. For a long period of time, traces that have been restored many times remain, creating a deep and quaint atm...
Wood, Cedar
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H 7.68 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Block Stool 1860s-1900s / Wood Chair Primitive Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wooden block stool. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is zelkova. It is sturdy and stable. The seat is slanted and easy to sit o...
Wood
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H 7.29 in Dm 13.19 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Block Stool 1860s-1900s / Primitive Wabi Sabi Wood Chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden block stool. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is zelkova wood. It is hard and heavy wood. The weight is 10 kg. It is sturdy...
Wood
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H 6.5 in Dm 11.62 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Block Stool 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wood Chair Primitive
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden block stool. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is zelkova. It is sturdy and stable. The carved handle makes it easy t...
Wood
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H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Block Stool 1860s-1900s / Wood Chair Primitive Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden block stool. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is zelkova. It is massive and stable. The carved handle makes it easy to move...
Wood
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H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 12.21 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Stump Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stump stool. It is from the early Showa period (1900s to 1940s). It is carved from a large cedar tree. The cracks in the wood also accentuate the stool, ...
Cedar
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H 11.82 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Japanese Old Primitive Black Stool 1940s-1960s / Modern Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese stool, crafted in the early Showa period (1940s–1960s). It is believed to be made from paulownia wood (kiri), a material that is now considered quite rare and...
Wood
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H 14.77 in W 18.9 in D 10.44 in
Japanese old wooden stool/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi chair/Mingei/Meiji-Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce a very nice stool. This is a wooden stool made in Japan from the Meiji to the early Showa period. It must have been used with great care and for a very lon...
Cedar
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H 19.1 in W 10.63 in D 10.04 in
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Japanese Old Black Wooden Stool / Chair / Mingei / 1926-1960
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A simple Japanese stool made of cedar wood. It's lighter than it looks, so it's very easy to move. You can sit without problems, but if you move your weight from side to side, it...
Cedar
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H 17.72 in W 15.95 in D 12.21 in
Japanese antique wooden stool / Late 19th to 20th century / Wabi-sabi chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden stool made in Japan between the Meiji and early Showa periods. It is thought to have been used in factories and schools. The material is cedar. It has a simple,...
Cedar
Vintage Wabi Sabi Artisanal Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage Wabi-Sabi Artisanal wood dining chairs A set of 2 artisanal made dining chairs (4 chairs available), hand-carved from thick slabs of wood Showcasing excellent craftsm...
Wood
Vintage Wabi Sabi Artisanal Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage Wabi-Sabi Artisanal wood dining chairs A set of 4 artisanal made dining chairs (16 chairs available), hand-carved from thick slabs of wood Showcasing excellent crafts...
Wood
Vintage Wabi Sabi Artisanal Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage Wabi-Sabi Artisanal Wood Dining Chairs A set of 8 artisanal made dining chairs (16 chairs available), hand-carved from thick slabs of wood Showcasing excellent crafts...
Wood
Vintage Wabi Sabi Artisanal Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 16
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage Wabi-Sabi Artisanal wood dining chairs A set of 16 artisanal made dining chairs, hand-carved from thick slabs of wood Showcasing excellent craftsmanship and a unique ...
Wood
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
$10,500 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Leather
Sold|$1,200
H 15 in W 40 in D 20 in
Brutalist Faux Verdigris Finish Glass Top Coffee Table c. 1970/1980's
By Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Brutalist coffee table in rich faux Verdigris paint finish, made in the USA c 1970-1980's. The table features a metal base in original dark green and black finish, with a gl...
Metal
$15,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 133.86 in D 125.99 in
On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra in 2004, On the Rocks is a bold, sculptural sectional sofa made up of three seating elements and one large, freely positioned backrest. With no...
Fabric
Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
Cherry
Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique low table made in Japan. Crafted in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s), it was originally used in a rural farmhouse, quietly supporting everyday life over many y...
Cherry
'Parter' Sconce by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Parter' Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Opal white glass shells are paired with galvanized steel armatures. The sconces...
Steel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$654Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...
Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Oval Dining Table in Natural White Oak
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our exquisite Amber oval dining table, crafted from beautiful white oak for a touch of elegance. Its solid construction ensures durability and longevity, perfect for ever...
Wood, Oak
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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