Antique Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905 Patent
By Thomas Lee, Harry Bunnell
Located in Rochester, NY
This chair is one of the 1st production Westport chairs - stamped signed patent dated on top backrest - Bunnell - Westport NY - 1905 - see pictures 9 & 10.
Wood, Paint
$3,600 / set
Pair of Adirondack Arts & Crafts Plank Chairs
Located in Cambridge, US
Modernist with a strong silhouette, the design brings to mind Thomas Lee’s Westport Chair. Comfortable with a pitched seat, and with a nicely distressed rust red painted finish, th...
Wood
Pair of Industrial Bench Made "Westport" Style Factory Task Chairs, 1930s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual handmade factory task chairs, late 1920s, early 1930s. Retain original gray painted surface. Wonderful patina. Nice design.
Wood
Westport Chairs in Mahogany
By Thomas Lee
Located in Southampton, NY
Sold in pairs (set of 2) - New and made-to-order. The Westport chair, referred to as "the first modernist chair designed in America" was originally designed by Thomas Lee in 1903.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 37 in W 38 in D 39 in
Constructivist Westport Adirondack Lounge Chair, Early Modernist ON SALE Deco
By Harry Bunnell
Located in Dallas, TX
Constructivist Westport Adirondack Lounge Chair, Early American Modernist Form PRICE REDUCED from $14,400 Precursor to American Modernist Craft Design.
Hardwood
1910s Pair of Westport Chairs by Thomas Lee for Harry Bunnell
By Thomas Lee, Harry Bunnell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Profoundly innovative and original, the ‘Westport’ Adirondack chair a century after its introduction remains a tribute to the creativity of Americas’ indigenous designers/craftsmen.
Wood
Pair of Westport Chairs by Harry Bunnell
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare pair of early Modernist \"Westport\" adirondack chairs designed by Thomas Lee in 1903, patented and manufactured by Harry Bunnell beginning in 1905.
Spanish Weathered Pine Adirondack Westport Chair Armchair
Located in London, GB
A large and sculptural ‘Adirondack’ or ‘Westport’ style armchair in heavily weathered pine timber. Originating from northern Spain, c. late 20th century.
Pine
Sold
H 37.25 in W 39.75 in D 38.5 in
1910s Pair of Westport Lounge Chairs by Thomas Lee for Harry Bunnell
By Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Profoundly innovative and original, the ‘Westport’ Adirondack chair a century after its introduction remains a tribute to the creativity of Americas’ indigenous designers/craftsmen.
Wood
Early Adirondack Lounge Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
A great early 20th century Adirondack lounge chair in original pale green painted finish, the design reminiscent of the Westport chair.
Wood
Modernist Sculptural Chair in the Westport Manner
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chair features ebonized wide plank style arms with stylized arched legs. It has been completely reupholstered in a bronze metallic wool/silk blend fabric.Please note it...
Lee and Bunnell, Westport Lounge Chair, Wood, USA, 1900s
By Thomas Lee
Located in High Point, NC
An early production painted wood "Westport" lounge chair designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 for his summer home in Westport, NY and produced by carpenter Harry Bunnell c. 1905.
Wood
Westport Easy Chairs in Solid Pine in the Style of Mario Ceroli
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chairs in solid pine in the style of Mario Ceroli. Price is listed / chair.
Pine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four Normal Cherner Walnut Dining Chairs with Leather Seats and Backs
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Sacramento, CA
Set of four walnut dining chairs by Norman Cherner. Originally designed by Cherner for Plycraft in the 1950s, these particular chairs are manufactured in 2007 by the Cherner Chair Co...
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
Westport Armchairs By Thomas Lee For Pierre Dariel, 1926
By Thomas Leee
Located in Girona, Spain
Thomas Lee is the precursor to today's Adirondack chair. He needed outdoor chairs for his summer house and tested with his family and finally came up with this design for "Westport...
Fine Baker Satinwood Banded Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Comes directly out of a Westport CT Mansion. Matching chairs and other pieces from the same estate sold separately.
Original Westport Chair by Thomas Lee and Harry Bunnell
By Thomas Lee, Harry Bunnell
Located in New York, NY
Rare Adirondack Westport chair, designed by Thomas Lee and executed by Harry Bunnell.
Wood
Pair of Westport Style Adirondack Chairs
By Harry Bunnell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Westport style Adirondack chairs, circa 2000s. We had these chairs custom made for a client based on the Westport chair, which was originally designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 f...
Wood, Oak
Pair of Westport Style Deck Chairs Hand Painted Backs, Exaggerated Arms
By Thomas Leee
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Westport style deck chairs. Hand painted backs, exaggerated arms, great pair porch / deck chairs with hand painted scenes to backs, extremely well-constructed, sturdy, comfor...
Wood
Westport Adirondack Lounge Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Handcrafted solid mahogany with brass screws.
Mahogany
Pair of Weathered Westport Plank Adirondack Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic pair of Westport plank chairs or Adirondack chairs with a beautiful distressed, and weathered patina on the wood.
Wood
Sold
H 25.5 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Pair of Rare Vintage Harry Bunnell "Westport” Child’s Adirondack Chairs
By Harry Bunnell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rarely seen pair of “Westport” child’s Adirondack chairs by Harry Bunnell in all original well-worn condition with acceptable wear.
Wood
Pair of 1930s Painted Two-Tone Adirondack, Westport Deck Chairs
By Thomas Lee
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of 1930s Adirondack, Westport painted two tonet deck chairs, amazing color and proportion.
Wood
Vintage Mahogany Westport Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
The Westport chair, referred to as "the first modernist chair designed in America" was originally designed by Thomas Lee in 1903.
Mahogany
Spectacular and Early Westport Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic example of the American classic "Westport Chair," which later became more commonly known as the "Adirondack Chair."
Wood
Early and Rare Children's Westport Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and unusual children's version of the American classic "Westport Chair", which later became more commonly known as the "Adirondack Chair".
Pair of Handmade Westport Chairs from Maine
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of handmade Westport style Adirondack chairs from Maine. Unusual highly polished wood finish.
armchairs, pair by Norman Cherner for the The Cherner Chair Company
By Norman Cherner
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside of each example: [The Cherner Chair Company Westport, CT USA Sole Licensor of Norman Cherner Designs 21291].
Pair of Vintage Mahogany Westport Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
The Westport chair, referred to as "the first modernist chair designed in America" was originally designed by Thomas Lee in 1903.
Mahogany
Artist Industrial Style Vintage Desk Chair with Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Industrial style vintage artist desk chair with rustic character. Meet the epitome of rugged functionality: this Industrial-style vintage artist desk chair. Featuring a slatted se...
Wood
Pair of Metal Industrial Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of metal back and seat chairs with tubular frames. These Industrial chairs have taken on a truly special patina. The chairs would work well for both indoor and outdoor dining, a...
Steel
Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together. They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
Oak
Old Hickory Adirondack Style Rocking Chair
Located in Freehold, NJ
This old Adirondack style chair features rustic bent hickory wood construction, caned seat, and rocking base. Dimensions: 27w 31d 33h 17sh 27ah Condition notes: Chair itself is in ...
Rush, Hickory
Old Hickory Settee & Matching Side Chair ( Signed)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Signed Old Hickory settee & side chairs are in fine condition and we are having both pieces protected from bad weather protector ( boat varnish ). The settee & side chair are ...
Hickory
Industrial Factory Chair By Rowac Bemefa Circa 1950s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Factory Chair By Rowac Bemefa Circa 1950s - Height adjustable - Original dark red paint - Sprung seat - Ply seat and back rest - Designed by Robert Wagner - Produced by B...
Plywood
Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts Mission oak rocker by Harden. Particularly a real heavy duty mission style rocker along with its actual weight. Slatted arms and a tapestry covering the seat. ...
Tapestry, Oak
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.25 in W 35.5 in D 37 in
Early California Rancho Style Monterey Furniture Lounge Club Chair c 1930's
By Monterey Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Monterey Furniture Club, Lounge Chair made in California circa 1930's. The chair features a thick chunky alder wood and iron frame with a signature hand painted panel on t...
Iron
Early 20th Century Old Hickory Adirondack Style Rocking Chair
Located in Memphis, TN
An Old Hickory Adirondack-style rocking chair, crafted with a rustic wood frame and woven seat, back, and arms. The chair’s generous proportions and gently curved rockers give it a s...
Natural Fiber, Rattan, Wood, Pine
Vintage Oak Pressback Chairs with Cane Seats, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of pressback oak chairs with caned seats. Good vintage condition. Measures 17.25"W x 19"D x 43"H Seat height is 18". WJAB052722
Cane, Oak
Pair of Rustic Craftsman Made Bespoke Bench Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great pair of craftsman made bespoke bench style chairs. This pair is incredible, pictures do them no justice. If you've been looking for a unique pair of statement chairs, look no f...
Wood
30s Old Hickory Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s old hickory Barrel Back Chairs with Cane Seating. Strong and wonderful chairs that are very comfortable. These seating and backing to these chairs contours to the body ...
Wood
$395 / set
H 38 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Royal Metal Steel Industrial Factory Worker Adjustable Stool Chair 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Royal Metal Steel Industrial Factory Worker Adjustable Stool Chairs - 2 Pcs. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H x 15.5" W x 15.5" D x 23" Seat height.
Steel
Pair of Studio Adirondack Southwest Chairs and Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Studio Adirondack chairs and table. A skyscraper and southwest pattern. The table has an incised lizard on the front and can be used for storage as well as a table. All 3 pie...
Wood
$475Sale Price|50% Off
H 34 in W 16 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Mid Century Industrial Counter Height Stools
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century industrial stools feature original painted steel bases, bentwood seat and adjustable height back. Dimensions: 16w 19.25d 34h 20.5sh Condition: The metal ba...
Metal
1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating. Great sturdy chairs with amazing patina to the varnishes surface. This item has been coated with an all weather boat varnish for added ...
Wood
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Mid Century Black Adirondack Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid Century wooden Adirondack outdoor chairs. Wonderful size and comfortable to sit on. Great for a cabin or beach house.
Wood
Pair of Chic "Gourde" Terracotta and Rattan Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic "Gourde" terracotta and rattan shade lamps by Design Frères. Wired with UL listed parts (single medium socket, 3-way switch on brown twist cost). Comes with 40 watts fil...
Steel
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Ludovica Table by Ayres
Located in Geneve, CH
Ludovica Table by Ayres Dimensions: W 41 x D 41 x H 48 cm. Materials: Red Travertine. At AYRES we design utilitarian objects and furniture with a primary aesthetic. Our basic shap...
Marble
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