Amsterdam School Armchairs

A particularly handsome Dutch Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and showing a beautiful balance between architectural restraint and subtle sculptural movement. The d...

Hepplewhite Spider Back Mahogany Armchair, Paisley Upholstery, Late 20th Century A beautifully executed Hepplewhite spider back armchair in solid mahogany, produced by a quality American or English manufacturer in the late 20th century in faithful reproduction of one of the most celebrated chair designs in the Georgian decorative arts canon. The spider back — George Hepplewhite's ingenious oval back pierced into a radiating web of curved mahogany straps, each intersection accented with a carved rosette — is among the most visually distinctive and technically demanding chair backs in the English neoclassical tradition, requiring exceptional skill in both design and execution. This example presents the full vocabulary of the form with evident quality: the continuous oval back crest rising from the carved arm supports, the spider web lattice with its central carved rosette and accent rosettes at each major intersection, the fluted arm supports with carved rosette terminals, and the serpentine seat rail with carved apron detail. The front legs are the characteristic Hepplewhite tapered square leg with spade feet — clean, precise, and architectural. The rear legs splay gently outward in the period manner, providing both stability and visual elegance. The upholstered seat is fitted in a warm paisley fabric in tones of sage and cream — a period-appropriate pattern that coordinates naturally with the rich dark mahogany frame. The overall quality of the carving — particularly the rosette details and the precision of the spider web lattice — is consistent with the output of quality American reproduction makers working in the traditional furniture idiom. No maker's markings observed; please check the underside of the seat for any label. The Hepplewhite spider back chair...

Charred using the Japanese technique shou sugi ban, it's a light and airy piece with straight lines and angles. Crafted from Freijó wood, it's exceptionally comfortable and durable, ...

This rare and completely original armchair was designed by Hendrik Wouda and produced around 1917 by Pander & Sons, in the early years of Wouda's employment. The piece carries th...

Gorgeous 1920's “Amsterdam School” teak arm chairs with little inlaid detail and purple upholstery. The “Amsterdam School” was an offshoot of the Art-Deco movement, and its origin sh...

Dutch Amsterdam School / Hague School Art Deco chair from the 1920s. The armchair is made of oak with coromandel accents, a heavy, well-balanced frame, straight forms, and a later up...

Constructed in solid oak with a warm amber-brown tone, this high-back armchair features three vertical splats beneath a shaped, scalloped crest rail — a hallmark of Dutch Deco...

Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather armchairs are just the ticket for creating a sleek, post-modern look to any room or office! The tailored lines of the framework were craf...

Rare Pair of Ben van Reijnsdorp Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs for Auping, 1931 A stunning, exceptionally rare pair of vintage modernist lounge chairs, designed by the celebrated i...

A very fine solid mahogany Chippendale style armchair is a true testament to Classic design and craftsmanship. This pair of armchairs exudes elegance and sophistication with its exqu...