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.
Paint, 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 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
$1,670 / set
H 44 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
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 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
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 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
$2,922Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
$1,338 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
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
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
XL Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Pendant
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare Swedish Modern pendants in brass and glass, manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The globes are crafted using an advanced three-layer glass technique, ensuring optim...
Brass
The Albert, 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
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
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
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
On Hold|$3,641 / set
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
Large Round Art Deco Dinning Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large round Art Deco dining table. The table top has a diameter of 155 cm and is crafted in Narra hardwood. Base in elm. From the Philippines, ca. 1900 Narra is the national tre...
Hardwood
$1,674 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these...
Glass, Fiberglass
Pair of Table Lamps in Parchment and Wood Designed by Michel Leo
Located in Milan, IT
Astonishing pair of table lamps in parchment and wood designed by Michel Leo, made in Italy.
Wood
$3,968
H 74.41 in W 39.18 in D 15.36 in
Swedish Cabinet 'Ståndskåp' from Hälsingland, Sweden, late 1800s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Cabinet 'Ståndskåp' from Hälsingland, Sweden, late 1800s Years of sun, wear, and neglect have transformed it into what it is today – a beautiful Swedish blue painted cabinet...
Pine
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exclusive lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s. The “Inca” model is spacious and exceptionally comfortable, featuring ...
Leather, Beech
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