Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Corset Side Dining Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
neckline or "V" back chairs. Chairs are in need of re-upholstery, price includes refinishing of wood
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Corset Side Dining Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
neckline or "V" back chairs. Chairs are in need of re-upholstery, price includes refinishing of wood
Four V-back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four beautifully restored V-back dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker.
Walnut
$25,000
H 32 in W 20.25 in D 21 in
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floating back and V-leg frame. Pictures show that these chairs are stenciled on the back with "ZOO(0)38
Cane, Teak
$92,000 / set
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 12 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Cane, Cherry
$110,000 / set
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 14 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Cane, Cherry
$64,500 / set
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 8 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Cane, Cherry
$79,500 / set
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 10 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Cane, Cherry
$110,000 / set
H 35 in W 23 in D 21 in
All Arms, Breathtaking Set of 12 Modern V-Back Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of ARM dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Cane, Cherry
$2,850 / set
H 43.5 in W 19.25 in D 23 in
J.D.V. High Back Heavy Duty Solid Maple Country Dining Chairs, C 1970s - a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of J.D.V.'s High Back Heavy Duty Solid Maple Country Dining Chairs. Set of with 2
Maple
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period V-back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa
Leather, Oak
6 Paul Frankl Corset Dining Chairs in Grey Wool
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mid Century set of 6 Paul Frankl Corset Dining room Chairs. The "V" back is very sexy and
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Ten V-Back Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hadley, MA
Paul McCobb for Directional set of ten ribbon stripped mahogany and leather V-back dining chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 31.5 in
Danish Farstrup V Back Dining Chairs in Teak Set of Six, 1960s
By Farstrup
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Beautifully restored V Back dining chairs in teak. Newly upholstered in a lovely warm grey
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Cafe Au Lait Slipper Chairs
Located in Bedford, NY
Forties vintage "V" back slipper chairs with tapered channeled legs. Walnut wood. The cafe au lait
Arm Chair by Gustav Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Syracuse, NY
Gustav Stickley 1902-1903 V-Back arm chair in original finish with original rush seat. A classic
Rush
Sold
H 35.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak V-Back Chair Signed Gustav Stickley c1905
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts v-back side chair by Gustav Stickley offers oak construction with slat
Oak
Pair of Paul Frankl Corset Side Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
known as V back chairs. Wood is in original condition and chairs have been handsomely recovered. A great
Wood
Cornelius V Smith Scroll Button Back Armchair, circa 1890
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Hastings, GB
C .V. S Cornelius v smith button back armchair good quality button back armchair by the renowned
Wood
Eight V-Back Dining Chairs by Baker
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of eight V-back dining chairs by Baker.
4 V Back Paul Frankl Dining Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of four v back dining chairs by Paul Frankl for Johnson circa late 1940's. These examples have
Mahogany, Velvet
Set of 6 Paul McCobb Calvin dining chairs with V backs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 6 dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold
H 35.75 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Gustav Stickley V-Back Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Warren Hile Studio
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight Arts & Crafts v-back dining chairs Designed by Gustav Stickley
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 34.26 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
', chair by R. Tyzack and dating to the reign of George V in the early 20th century, circa 1910. A
Mahogany
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Tilt-Back Dining Z Chairs in Black Leather
By Kai Kristiansen, V. Schou Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen, model #42 dining chairs for V. Schou Andersen crafted of dark Brazilian rosewood
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 36 in W 16.5 in D 17 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs High V-Shaped Backs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti style dining chairs high V-shaped backs. Each having a
Sold
H 35.25 in W 26 in D 28.5 in
Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker C1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker with Upholstered Seat, Signed, C1910
Upholstery, Oak
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of chrome plated "v-back" steel chairs, thick leather straps and french seamed leather seats
Steel
Romweber Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Burl Wood Dining Set, 1960s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
chairs). The table features beautiful cherrywood grain with burl wood banding and a unique shape. The V
Cherry, Burl
Victorian Buttoned Back Tub Chair by Cornelius v Smith
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very handsome Victorian high backed tub chair with buttoned detail. Standing on turned
Beech
Paul Frankl Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Paul Frankl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Set of Six V back Dining Chairs. Recently reupholstered
Leather, Mahogany, Upholstery
Set of Six Lucite and Steel Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of six vintage Italian dining chairs made of Lucite and steel V-Form support on back
Metal
Six Michael Taylor For Baker Walnut & Leather Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six rare V-back dining chairs. Clean lines, excellent construction and unique form
Cane, Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 41.25 in W 19 in D 23.5 in
Romweber Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern V-back dining chairs from the "Caravan" collection by
Cherry, Burl
Antique Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Desk Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Dutch V back satinwood and marquetry chair, circa 1830 in date. The
Satinwood
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 28 in
Alfred Christensen Low Back Easy Chair with Open Armrests, Denmark 1940's (v)
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish low back lounge chair from 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Wool, Beech
Set of Six Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Chairs with V Backs
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of six dining chairs by designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin furniture, with sculpted backs and
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 12 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Cane, Cherry
Four Paul Frankl 'Corset' Chairs
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Hanover, MA
Va-va-Voom! Four elegant Paul Frankl 'Corset' chairs with V-back forms and a wood cross-bar detail
PVC, Wood
6 Paul Frankl Corset Dining Chairs for Johnson Bros. Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six Corset or V Back dining chairs including two head arm chairs and six side chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Michael Taylor for Baker Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six rare V-back dining chairs. Clean lines, excellent construction and unique form. Includes
Cane, Leather, Walnut
Set of 4 "Plunging Neckline" Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four very chic V back chairs in the style of Paul Frankl. keyword:paul frankl
Set of 6 Paul Frankl V Back Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful set of 6 handsome Frankl Dining chairs
Oak
Pair Of V Back Gustav Stickley Chairs.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced for the pair. One chair retains boxed early mark (1902-1903) Quarter sawn oak. The chair
Pair of Paul Frankl V-back Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair version of this Frankl classic. Original finish and upholstery are in pristine condition.
Silk
Pair of Teal Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in Hollywood, CA
A pair of V-back chrome flat bar lounge chairs with tufted teal leather designed by Milo Baughman
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret V Leg Chairs Pair in Teak and Cane Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) fixed back V leg conference chairs from the College of Architecture
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B V Leg Conference Chairs Teak & Cane Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
eight Pierre Jeanneret fixed back V leg conference chairs from the College of Architecture, Chandigarh
Cane, Teak
Paul Frankl Dining Table with Eight Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
legs. The table includes three extensions (two shown), and eight "V back" upholstered chairs. The
Upholstery
Paul Frankl American Art Deco Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Coral Gables, FL
. They are variously known as “V back” or “Plunging Neckline” chairs. The armchairs are 32” high, 25
Mahogany
Sold
H 28 in W 48 in D 24 in
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Chair, College of Architecture, Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
identification code: V-317/st.T/12 to the rear of the desk, the chair featuring a caned seat and back with brown
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Student Library Desk & V Leg Chair Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jeanneret (1896-1967) design library student desk and fixed back V leg conference chair from the college of
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 28 in W 48 in D 24 in
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Chair, College of Architecture, Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) library student desk and fixed back V leg conference chair from the College
Cane, Teak
George Nakashima Mira Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Walnut Mira Chair Original Surface Marked Showroom on underside of Chair Seat
Walnut
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Metal
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
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
$48,400 / set
H 34 in W 21 in D 23 in
Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Oak Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman in Latte Bouclé
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sultry large set of 14 Oak Corset Dining Chairs designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Brown Saltman newly professionally restored and refinished in original stain with new cushions...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
$64,200 / set
H 32 in W 26 in D 25 in
Paul Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A most special and large iconic set of Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs designed by one of the most beloved of all Paul Frankl fully restored from top to bottom with newly refinished...
Mahogany, Bouclé, Upholstery
$9,165 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$13,719 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Set of Six Paul Frankl for Johnson "Corset" Dining Chairs
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of six Paul Frankl dining chairs for Johnson Furniture. The chairs frames are made of cerused oak and are very sturdy and comfortable. Measures: 32 inches H x 23 in...
Upholstery, Oak
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