Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Uppsala, SE
A so called Hugging chair designed by Finish designer Werner West in the 1940s and manufactured by Wilhelm Schauman in the town Jyväskyle in the middle of Finland.
Birch
Werner West, Side Chair, Bentwood, Finland, 1930s
By Werner West
Located in High Point, NC
A stained bentwood side chair designed by Werner West and produced by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik AB, Jyväskylä, Finland, 1930s.
Bentwood
Werner West, Side Chair, Bentwood, Finland, 1930s
By Werner West
Located in High Point, NC
A stained bentwood side chair designed by Werner West and produced by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik AB, Jyväskylä, Finland, 1930s.
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Exceptionally rare set of early Alvar Aalto armchairs for O.Y Wilhelm Schauman A.B Jyväskylä, Finland, 1939. Custom ordered for NY World's Fair Restaurant.
Birch, Plywood
Two large Rhythmic Veneer Bowls by Wilh. Schauman Oy, Finland 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two large decorative bowls crafted entirely in rhythmic veneer using the classic spinning technique by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, one of Finland’s major mid-century wood and furniture manu...
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Hutch Cabinet Johannes Andersen for Wilhelm Schaum Oy
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Seaford, GB
Vintage Mid-Century Teak Drinks Cabinet/highboard / high hutch / Sideboard by Johannes Andersen This exquisite Danish teak highboard is a rare and highly sought-after design by Joha...
Teak
1939 Aino & Alvar Aalto Chair for Finnish Pavilion at World's Fair by Wilhelm
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The chair was produced by O.Y Wilhelm Schauman A.B Jyväskylä of Finland and was used in the restaurant.
Fabric, Birch
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of 3 Stacking Rare Wilman Chairs Scandinavian Modern
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of 3 rare stackable Wilman chairs designed in 1956 by renowned Finnish designer, Ilmari Tapiovaara, and manufactured in Finland by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik. These innovative...
Wood, Paint
H 28.15 in W 20.87 in D 25.01 in
Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Molded Plywood 'Wilhelmina' Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in London, Greater London
These stackable chairs were designed in 1959 for the Wilhelm Schauman company, Finland, and are marked with the Schauman stamp.
Birch, Plywood
H 34.26 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Werner West Wingback Chair, Wilhelm Schauman, 1930s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wingback chair, designed by Werner West, manufactured by Wilhelm Schauman, 1930s. Stained birch frame, reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's Orsetto 012- fabric.
Fabric, Birch
H 27.96 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Uppsala, SE
A so called hugging chair designed by Finish designer Werner West in the 1930s and manufactured by Wilhelm Schauman in the town Jyväskyle in the middle of Finland.
Leather, Birch
H 27.96 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Uppsala, SE
A so called hugging chair designed by Finish designer Werner West in the 1940s and manufactured by Wilhelm Schauman in the town Jyväskyle in the middle of Finland.
Faux Leather, Birch
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Chairs by Werner West for Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, circa 1940s, Set of 6
By Werner West
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 6 chairs designed by Finish designer Werner West in the 1930s and manufactured by Wilhelm Schauman in the town Jyväskyle in the middle of Finland.
Leather, Birch
H 28.35 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Electric Blue & Grey 1930s W1 Chairs by Werner West & Wilhelm Schauman
By Werner West
Located in London, GB
A set of six model W1 dining chairs designed by Werner West circa 1930 and made by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik AB in Jyväskylä, Finland, before 1940.
Birch
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 25.6 in
Werner West, a pair of armchairs, Scandinavian Modern. Re-upholstered in bouclé.
By Werner West
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Werner West (1890-1959) armchairs in black laquard wood and re-upholstered in bouclé. Manufactured by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, Finland 1930/40s. True Scandinavian timeless cl...
Bouclé, Wood
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 24.81 in
Tapiovaara Wilhelmina Armchair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Very rare Wilhelmina armchair design by Ilmari Tapiovaara 1959 for Wilhelm Schauman company. This model has armrest which makes it so rare.
Plywood
H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in
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
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
H 36 in Dm 42.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in
Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium yellow gold pure mohair fabric. The metal frames have been restored ...
Steel
H 28.15 in W 80.71 in D 29.93 in
Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin
By Lucien Rollin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only). Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"
Wood
H 23.25 in W 21.75 in D 26 in
"Voltaire" Wire brushed Deco, Figured Oak Nightstand by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Step into the allure of 1930s French sophistication with our exquisitely hand-crafted Voltaire nightstand, a homage to the Post-Deco era. Meticulously designed, this nightstand captu...
Oak
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
H 32 in W 83 in D 34 in L 32 in
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow beige bouclé fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new boucle fabric. Seat height 16.5”. All items ship from High Point, N...
Fabric, Wood
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
H 23.23 in Dm 31.5 in
Swedish Modern coffee table / side table, 1940s
By Carl-Erik Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite Swedish coffee table from the 1940s is a true masterpiece of mid-century design, combining elegance with innovative craftsmanship. The table features a raw glass top, ...
Metal
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
H 16.93 in W 47.25 in D 14.97 in
Kai Kristiansen Walnut and Mohair Mohair Velvet Bench
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
A beuatiful bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar in Denmark. This hand-made to order bench has a solid walnut frame ...
Mohair, Oak, Walnut
H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma Chair, 1960s, Italy
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chair, designed in the late 1950s and produced by Gavina, Italy in the 1960s. Newly upholstered in green velvet, metal frame in ori...
Brass, Steel
H 34 in W 96 in D 52 in
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks so...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
H 41.34 in Dm 24.02 in
Exceptional Commissioned Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass & Glass, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally elegant Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp commissioned and designed for the MTK (Central Union of Agricultural and Forestry Producers) seminar building in...
Brass
H 25.99 in W 94.49 in D 38.19 in
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Upholstered, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE Geometric austerity encounters enveloping padding in this sofa designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa ...
Metal
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