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Place of Origin: Swiss
Rare Willy Guhl Dog House
Rare Willy Guhl Dog House

Rare Willy Guhl Dog House

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive cement dog kennel by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Structurally very solid. Fantastic sculpture for the home, inside or out. Very rare Willy Guhl item....

Category

1960s Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Cement

Brass and Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1970s
Brass and Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1970s

Brass and Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1970s

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Vintage pendant lamp by Temde from the 1970s, featuring a stylish design crafted from acrylic glass and brass. This elegant fixture showcases the brand’s classic blend of mid-century...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique Quality Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Swiss Black Forest Table
Unusual Antique Quality Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Swiss Black Forest Table

Unusual Antique Quality Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Swiss Black Forest Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual Antique Victorian quality marquetry inlaid walnut Swiss Black Forest table having a fantastic quality burr walnut marquetry beautifully inlaid serpentine shaped tilt top with...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Swiss Furniture

Materials

Other

Space Age Table Lamp by V. Frauenknecht for Swisslamps International, 1970s
Space Age Table Lamp by V. Frauenknecht for Swisslamps International, 1970s

Space Age Table Lamp by V. Frauenknecht for Swisslamps International, 1970s

By Swisslamps International AG

Located in Hamburg, DE

Halo profile table lamp from Swisslamps in a rare color. The design is still from the 70s. This table lamp draws its elegance from a technical design language. This rare brass colore...

Category

20th Century Industrial Swiss Furniture

Materials

Metal

Swiss Outdoor Sconce
Swiss Outdoor Sconce

Swiss Outdoor Sconce

By BAG Turgi

Located in Inglewood, CA

Large unique exterior wall sconce with lucite fitting details. Having high quality manufacturing, this sconce has a bold personality for exterior spaces. Width: 20"

Category

20th Century Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

Mid-century "Brilux" for Dunhill Brass Lift-Arm Table Lighter, Switzerland
Mid-century "Brilux" for Dunhill Brass Lift-Arm Table Lighter, Switzerland

Mid-century "Brilux" for Dunhill Brass Lift-Arm Table Lighter, Switzerland

By Dunhill

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This 1950s Brilux for Dunhill Swiss brass lift-arm table lighter combines timeless elegance with exceptional craftsmanship. Its solid brass body features a warm vintage patina, and t...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage De Sede DS-31 Swivel Armchairs in Brown Leather
Pair of Vintage De Sede DS-31 Swivel Armchairs in Brown Leather

Pair of Vintage De Sede DS-31 Swivel Armchairs in Brown Leather

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This pair of De Sede DS 31 chairs were designed and made by De Sede in the 1970s with the best possible materials. The chairs show some signs of use but are still very comfortable an...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

White Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp in the Style Temde, 1970s
White Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp in the Style Temde, 1970s

White Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp in the Style Temde, 1970s

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Vintage pendant lamp in the style of Temde in the 1970s. It is made from glass and metal. Measures: Height: 25-120 cm Diameter: 45 cm The light requires one E27 light b...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Continental Mahogany Green Man Grotesque Wood Carving
19th Century Continental Mahogany Green Man Grotesque Wood Carving

19th Century Continental Mahogany Green Man Grotesque Wood Carving

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century continental mahogany green man grotesque wood carving. This mythical figure is skilfully carved in high relief from a deeply coloured mahogany. The head has hair rese...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Swiss Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mustard patchwork leather round storage ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.
Mustard patchwork leather round storage ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.

Mustard patchwork leather round storage ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.

By De Sede

Located in Almelo, NL

Mustard patchwork leather round storage ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s. Mustard-colored patchwork leather round storage ottoman, designed by Swiss designer De Sede. This ori...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Fabric Poster, 2000s
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Fabric Poster, 2000s

Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Fabric Poster, 2000s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Original advertising banner from the iconic Swiss brand Victorinox, renowned for its precision multifunction knives. This large-format piece is printed on fabric, with black rigid ba...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Schliephacke Floor Lamp Aluminum for Mewa, circa 1955
Schliephacke Floor Lamp Aluminum for Mewa, circa 1955

Schliephacke Floor Lamp Aluminum for Mewa, circa 1955

By Fridtjof Schliephacke

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare 76" geometrical floor light from aluminum and cast iron Known as the 'Berliner Bratpfanne' it's published and exhibited in many design collections and museums. Articulate alum...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

An unusual ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle and chamois hall stand
An unusual ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle and chamois hall stand

An unusual ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle and chamois hall stand

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle and chamois hall stand, modelled as an eagle perched in the bare branches of a tree sizing up a chamois below, with a shaped vine branch for en...

Category

Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Table Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Switzerland
Midcentury Table Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Switzerland

Midcentury Table Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Switzerland

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass and glass construction with eight days movement. Made by Jaeger-LeCoultre in Switzerland in the 1960s.

Category

1960s Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gold Women'S Wristwatch "Jolus", Switzerland By Jolus, 1930s - 1940s
Gold Women'S Wristwatch "Jolus", Switzerland By Jolus, 1930s - 1940s

Gold Women'S Wristwatch "Jolus", Switzerland By Jolus, 1930s - 1940s

Located in Rīga, LV

Gold women's wristwatch "Jolus", Jolus, Switzerland, 1930s - 1940s Additional Information: Materials: Gold 750*, gilding, metal Vintage from the 1930s Band Material: Steel Art...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Swiss Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold

De Sede DS-810 Onda Sofa by Atelier Oï
De Sede DS-810 Onda Sofa by Atelier Oï

De Sede DS-810 Onda Sofa by Atelier Oï

By De Sede, Atelier Oï 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The works, installations and room concepts created by atelier oï never cease to amaze. The unusual designs provide a sense of the key areas that the design col- lective has worked on over several decades: materials, form and light. The collective’s way of working resembles that of a top- class chef, who uses experimental methods with exactly the right touch. The designers succeeded in developing their very own de- sign language, which is nourished by a love of authentic materials and artisan skills. When it came to developing the DS-808 for de Sede, this sensitive approach – with its focus on fully understanding the material – proved to be extremely valuable. While working with leather in a practical way, the designers found a way to push the boundaries of the material in a playful manner – and to clearly place the unmis- takable hallmarks of classic leather design in the here and now. The leather is laid over the structure like a throw. The end of each square pouffe forms a dynamic wave, which makes the heavy material appear fluid and light. The convex and concave lines allow in- finite, sinuous seating arrangements to be created in a modular way – side tables, too, are at home within the softly undulating structure. With or without backrests, in a group or as a solo performer, the DS-808 and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug

By De Sede, Ubald Klug

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

Willy Guhl Two-Piece Flower Pot
Willy Guhl Two-Piece Flower Pot

Willy Guhl Two-Piece Flower Pot

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique sculptural concrete planter by Willy Guhl with 2 pieces. Base is a round disc that holds the flower pot. The large cylindrical flow...

Category

1960s Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Polished Aluminium Table Lamp, Limited Edition of 10 - Oblago Raphael Kadid
Polished Aluminium Table Lamp, Limited Edition of 10 - Oblago Raphael Kadid

Polished Aluminium Table Lamp, Limited Edition of 10 - Oblago Raphael Kadid

Located in 1204, CH

Oblago is a table lamp made of five massive aluminum elements. The lamp is inspired by archaic architecture and neo-futurist concepts. Its design is the result of a research on ellip...

Category

2010s Swiss Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cement Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cement Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cement Garden Planter by Willy Guhl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sculptural, large Mid-Century modern Swiss biomorphic garden planter by Willy Guhl and Eternit, in a light weight cement. This sculptural vintage garden ornament has been fiber-rei...

Category

1960s Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Cement

Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Pendant Lamp from Temde, 1960s
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Pendant Lamp from Temde, 1960s

Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Pendant Lamp from Temde, 1960s

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

Space Age train pendulum from Temde. The white balloon shade is framed by a fine metal bracket. This primarily serves as a design element, but also forms the handle for the train pe...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Fantastic and rare example of Black Forest folk art, a tour de force of carving by a master woodworker. This lift top box in the form of a thatched cottage has many wonderful details...

Category

Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture

Materials

Walnut

A POST-MODERN Minimal FLOOR LAMP by RICO & ROSEMARIE BALTENSWEILER, Swiss 1970
A POST-MODERN Minimal FLOOR LAMP by RICO & ROSEMARIE BALTENSWEILER, Swiss 1970

A POST-MODERN Minimal FLOOR LAMP by RICO & ROSEMARIE BALTENSWEILER, Swiss 1970

By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler

Located in PARIS, FR

A halogen floor lamp type "Eclisse" or "Eclipse", inspired by the space or the moon (just like some of the models from the same period by Gino Sarfatti for ex.), Post-Modern, with a ...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Swiss Minimalist Clamp Table Lamp by SLZ Team, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Swiss Minimalist Clamp Table Lamp by SLZ Team, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Swiss Minimalist Clamp Table Lamp by SLZ Team, 1960s

By Swisslamps International AG

Located in Hamburg, DE

Minimalist clamp light from Swisslamps. A simple and reserved design. The lamp head has a slim spotlight shape. It can be individually aligned using a joint. The clamp is padded and...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-80 Taupe Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
De Sede DS-80 Taupe Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

De Sede DS-80 Taupe Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort.    Free DHL shipping

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

Terrazza, Right Leather Sofa, Contemporary Design, Made in Swiss
Terrazza, Right Leather Sofa, Contemporary Design, Made in Swiss

Terrazza, Right Leather Sofa, Contemporary Design, Made in Swiss

By De Sede

Located in Paris, IDF

The Terrazza Sofa is one of the most celebrated icons of Swiss furniture design. Originally introduced in 1974, the sculptural modular sofa challenged conventional seating by transfo...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

Original de Sede DS44 Two-Seater Buffalo Leather Sofa No.2
Original de Sede DS44 Two-Seater Buffalo Leather Sofa No.2

Original de Sede DS44 Two-Seater Buffalo Leather Sofa No.2

Located in Berlin, DE

Original de Sede DS44 Two-Seater Buffalo Leather Sofa We are offering a high-quality DS44 two-seater sofa by de Sede with a beautiful patina for sale. The traditional Swiss manufact...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

De Sede Modular 7-Piece Mid-Century Leather Sofa in Black – Swiss Icon
De Sede Modular 7-Piece Mid-Century Leather Sofa in Black – Swiss Icon

De Sede Modular 7-Piece Mid-Century Leather Sofa in Black – Swiss Icon

By De Sede

Located in Oirlo, LI

This exceptional modular sofa by De Sede embodies the timeless elegance and craftsmanship for which the Swiss brand is renowned. Designed in the spirit of true mid-century aestheti...

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Basket Chairs by Gianfranco Legler 1950s  Set of 3 Swiss Rattan Lounge
Vintage Basket Chairs by Gianfranco Legler 1950s  Set of 3 Swiss Rattan Lounge

Vintage Basket Chairs by Gianfranco Legler 1950s Set of 3 Swiss Rattan Lounge

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 3 Vintage Basket Lounge Chairs, attributed to Gianfranco Legler for Basket, Switzerland, 1950s Price is for the set of 3 chairs. Beautiful and iconic “Basket Chairs,” origina...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Metal

Willy Guhl Diablo Planter - Mid-Century Modern Cast Concrete Design
Willy Guhl Diablo Planter - Mid-Century Modern Cast Concrete Design

Willy Guhl Diablo Planter - Mid-Century Modern Cast Concrete Design

By Willy Guhl

Located in Atlanta, GA

Also known as the "Hourglass" or "Spindle" planter. A mid-century modernist icon defined by its sculptural, symmetrical double-cone silhouette. Designed in Switzerland in the 1950s b...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Small Swiss Louis XV Secretaire, Walnut, Writing Chest, circa 1760
Small Swiss Louis XV Secretaire, Walnut, Writing Chest, circa 1760

Small Swiss Louis XV Secretaire, Walnut, Writing Chest, circa 1760

Located in Greven, DE

SmallLouis XV or Baroque Secretary Switzerland (Bern) Walnut Baroque around 1760. Dimensions: H x W x D: 109 x 93 x 60 cm Description: Writing furniture standing on a ...

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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique Swiss Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Concrete Cone Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Concrete cone flower pot by Swiss architect and industrial designer Willy Guhl. Crafted from a durable, fiber-reinforced concrete composite (Eternit), this tapered vessel features a ...

Category

1960s Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Set of 4 Brutalist 1970s Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Postmodern Switzerland
Set of 4 Brutalist 1970s Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Postmodern Switzerland

Set of 4 Brutalist 1970s Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Postmodern Switzerland

Located in Basel, BS

Solid Oak Brutalist, Postmodern Dining chairs from the 1970s. Very sturdy and comfortable, high quality design, made in Switzerland. The solid oak wood grain is phenomenal. Origina...

Category

1970s Brutalist Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Masterpieces Chalet Architecture + Design Michelle von Galindo 2009 Hardcover
Masterpieces Chalet Architecture + Design Michelle von Galindo 2009 Hardcover

Masterpieces Chalet Architecture + Design Michelle von Galindo 2009 Hardcover

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Masterpieces: Chalet Architecture + Design von Galindo. Michelle Gebundene Ausgabe Hardcover. German, English, French. Hardcover with dust jacket, 304 pages, 450 pictures. 1st Editio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Country Swiss Furniture

Materials

Paper

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60

Located in Belmont, MA

Baroque Chest of Drawers, 1750-60 Discover a remarkable Baroque Chest of Drawers, originating in Switzerland. This exceptional chest of drawers hails from the years 1750-60 and boast...

Category

1750s Baroque Antique Swiss Furniture

Materials

Walnut

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6

By De Sede

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, black leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6. The De Sede “DS-11” modular sofa exemplifies the great art of craftsmanship and design of the 1970s. The in...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

Architectural Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Made Of Bamboo And Textile
Architectural Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Made Of Bamboo And Textile

Architectural Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Made Of Bamboo And Textile

Located in Hannover, DE

This architectural pendant lamp is a masterpiece of design, a true work of art. It has a lovely, light feel, like something carried by the wind, like the sails of a proud ship glidin...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Textile

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa Left in Perla Leather by Ubald Klug
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa Left in Perla Leather by Ubald Klug

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa Left in Perla Leather by Ubald Klug

By De Sede, Ubald Klug

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4

By De Sede, Ubald Klug

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, black leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage 6200 Model Chair by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Dietiker 1960's
Vintage 6200 Model Chair by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Dietiker 1960's

Vintage 6200 Model Chair by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Dietiker 1960's

By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker

Located in Debrecen, HU

Indulge in mid-century modern elegance with this chairs, designed by Robert Haussmann in 1963. Crafted from solid oakwood and featuring seats made of braided cord, these chairs show...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Cord, Wood

1940s Swiss Army Wool Blanket, Mid-Century Modern, Original Condition
1940s Swiss Army Wool Blanket, Mid-Century Modern, Original Condition

1940s Swiss Army Wool Blanket, Mid-Century Modern, Original Condition

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1940s Red Cross Brown Blanket Swiss Army 79.5 w x 60 Original vintage condition Refer to images

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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Wool

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Patinated Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Patinated Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Patinated Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6

By De Sede

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of six. The De Sede “DS-11” modular sofa exemplifies the great art of craftsmanship and design of the ...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

Pair of Willy Guhl Lamps
Pair of Willy Guhl Lamps

Pair of Willy Guhl Lamps

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Pair of Table Lamps by Willy Guhl with wonderful patina Medium in size / short and wide in shape New linen shade. Priced as a pair.

Category

1950s Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Cement

18th Century Folk Art Carved Chair Swiss Alp History Escabelle Tyrolean Sgabello
18th Century Folk Art Carved Chair Swiss Alp History Escabelle Tyrolean Sgabello

18th Century Folk Art Carved Chair Swiss Alp History Escabelle Tyrolean Sgabello

Located in London, GB

A special, remarkably decorative, extremely rare and wonderfully striking antique European folk-art carved chair in lovely antique condition. Most likely made around 1770 in the Swiss Alps, this fabulous museum-quality historical artefact is a stunningly carved and still very usable chair, which will add a fabulously rustic, Alpine folk-art aesthetic as well as cultural interest, artistic charm and historic fascination to any interior. An incredibly rare and special chair, this was traditionally handcrafted from quality solid wood and has a charming walnut single-piece trapezoid seat displaying lovely grain, which the eight-sided legs slot into at an angle, and the back vertically. The legs are likely made from oak with the show-stopping back carved from fruitwood. A truly captivating chair, the standout feature is its extraordinary pierce-relief carved back, which casts a stunning silhouette, and its carving depicts two intertwining figure-of-eight snakes set on a shapely plinth, topped by a carved and 1471 dated crown design. Crafted in two parts, the folk-art back carving is wonderfully detailed and vernacular in style, and the pierce-relief carving denotes it as being particularly old and rare and differentiates it from later Alpine chairs, which feature solid backs onto which decorations are carved. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE The Middle Ages were particularly turbulent in the Swiss Alps, as post-Roman feudal factions competed for power for more than a millennium in this important land, which intersected the larger powers of Italy, France, Germany and Austria. We believe this chair was most likely made in 1771 and that its 1471 date carving commemorated three-hundred years of the Three Leagues Alliance, (1471-1779), a coalition of three political leagues of free peoples which was created to bring about strength, unity and peace to the people in the warring Swiss Alps region (think William Tell, the revolutionary Swiss folk hero, who stood up for the peasantry against tithe-taking feudal barons in the Swiss Alps, and who was first referenced in 1474.) The free people of the Swiss Alps would have well known that peace for them and their entire region was not only brought about by, but also largely depended on, the Three Leagues Alliance, and so commemorating its inauguration date of 1471 is more than fitting for a craftsman from this region. And as snakes symbolise healing and protection, their use in conjunction with the 1471 commemorative date perfectly displays what the Swiss Alp craftsman was memorializing when creating this fascinating chair. Similar chairs can be referred to as Swiss, German, Alpine, Alsatian, Tyrolean, Sgabello or Escabelle chairs...

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Mid-18th Century Folk Art Antique Swiss Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut

De Sede DS-47 Brown Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
De Sede DS-47 Brown Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s

De Sede DS-47 Brown Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Almelo, NL

De Sede DS-47 brown neck leather sofa from Switzerland, 1970s. Introducing the De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather two-seat Sofa, crafted in the 1970s in Switzerland with great attention t...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid Century Design Farstrup Danish Design Dining Table, 1960’s
Mid Century Design Farstrup Danish Design Dining Table, 1960’s

Mid Century Design Farstrup Danish Design Dining Table, 1960’s

By Farstrup

Located in Seaford, GB

Mid-Century Farstrup Danish Teak Dining Table with Extensions, 1960s 📄 Description: A sleek and versatile Mid-century Farstrup dining table exemplifies refined Danish design from t...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Teak

Willy Guhl Planter on Stand
Willy Guhl Planter on Stand

Willy Guhl Planter on Stand

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Willy Guhl for Eternit 47" planter on stand. Floating saucer planter on base. Sculptural garden vessel. The base can be flipped upside down for u...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Scalloped Concrete Planter
Willy Guhl Scalloped Concrete Planter

Willy Guhl Scalloped Concrete Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large unusual scalloped concrete planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Three rounded edges on all sides. Moss and lichen, with great patina. Two still available in this size. Very ...

Category

1960s Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Cement

Beautiful 1960s Peacock Wall Tapestry
Beautiful 1960s Peacock Wall Tapestry

Beautiful 1960s Peacock Wall Tapestry

Located in Bern, BE

Beautiful 1960's Wall Tapestry with stylized Peacock motif. Nice example of a Mid Century wall decoration / rug. Yellow, ochre, rust & brown colourways. Measurements: Height: 56 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Swiss alp escabelle B 76
Swiss alp escabelle B 76

Swiss alp escabelle B 76

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp escabelle B 76

Category

1870s Antique Swiss Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Bell Belt with Eight Brass Bells, Tyrol ca. 1900s
Antique Bell Belt with Eight Brass Bells, Tyrol ca. 1900s

Antique Bell Belt with Eight Brass Bells, Tyrol ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Bell Belt with Eight Brass Bells, Tyrol ca. 1900s An antique bell belt with eight brass bells from the Tyrolian Alps ca. 1900s. Bell belts are used to locate goats or sheep ...

Category

Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Furniture

Materials

Metal

DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede
DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede

DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Geneve, CH

DS-80 lounge sofa by De Sede Dimensions: D 69 x W 204 x H 58 cm Materials: Frame made of solid wood, lacquered in silk matt black. SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lux padding. Glides ...

Category

2010s Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Canapé DS 800 (dit biscuit) par De Sede
Canapé DS 800 (dit biscuit) par De Sede

Canapé DS 800 (dit biscuit) par De Sede

Located in Rouen, FR

Canapé DS-800, surnommé « Biscuit », conçu et édité par de Sede. Modèle iconique composé de trois éléments indépendants, chacun formant une structure cylindrique recouverte de cuir m...

Category

1980s Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Leather

Stackable Aluflex chairs by Armin Wirth for Hans Zollinger Sohne, Switzerland
Stackable Aluflex chairs by Armin Wirth for Hans Zollinger Sohne, Switzerland

Stackable Aluflex chairs by Armin Wirth for Hans Zollinger Sohne, Switzerland

By Hans Zollinger Sohre, Armin Wirth

Located in Almelo, NL

Stackable Aluflex chairs designed by Armin Wirth for Hans Zollinger Sohre in Switzerland in 1951. This set features six Aluflex folding chairs, a remarkable design by Armin Wirth, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

pair of 1950s BAG Turgi wall uplighter sconces with adjustable reflector
pair of 1950s BAG Turgi wall uplighter sconces with adjustable reflector

pair of 1950s BAG Turgi wall uplighter sconces with adjustable reflector

By Mathieu Matégot, BAG Turgi

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Joyful Mid-Century German wall-mounted lamp by BAG Turgi clearly influenced by Mathieu Matégot with perforated brass dish reflector above a red enameled cone with pinhole perforation...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alfred Dunhill Yellow Lacquer Rollagas Lighter 18ct Gold Plate Boxed Serviced
Alfred Dunhill Yellow Lacquer Rollagas Lighter 18ct Gold Plate Boxed Serviced

Alfred Dunhill Yellow Lacquer Rollagas Lighter 18ct Gold Plate Boxed Serviced

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Stunning Vintage Dunhill Rollagas Classic Cigarette Lighter with a yellow lacquered and gold-plated finish, complete with its original fitted case and paperwork. The lighter measur...

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Swiss Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate