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Material: Ash
Chair B Natural Ash by Konstantin Grcic
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair B natural Ash by Konstantin Grcic
Dimensions: D 48 x W 56 x H 77 cm
Materials: The lateral sides and upper side of the seat are made of veneered beech plywood. The underside...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,465 / item
Portuguese Roots Chair in Black Pastel Ashwood and Fabric by Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash and fabric Portuguese roots chair by Alexandre Caldas
Dimensions: W 40 x D 39 x H 73 cm
Materials: Solid ashwood, fabric
Seat and back available in fabric, velvet, natural l...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Mono Bar Stool by Kasper Nyman
Located in Geneve, CH
Mono bar stool by Kasper Nyman.
Materials: Plywood with Ash Veneer.
Dimensions: D 44.7 x W 43.7 x H 87.6 cm.
The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, deci...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
$1,960 / item
Dartagnan Tinto Grigio 1 Ash Chair by Haymann Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Dartagnan Tinto Grigio 1 Ash Chair by Haymann Editions
Dimensions: D 57 x W 65 x H 82 cm.
Materials: Tortora leather, Tinto Grigio 1 ash.
Available in different ash finishes and leather options. Please contact us.
With its commitment to get to the point, Toni Grilo...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Heritage Bench by Lee Jung Hoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Heritage Bench by Lee Jung Hoon
Dimensions: D 32 x W 200 x H 44.1 cm
Materials: Granite, Ash, Stainless Steel.
The Heritage series, created by designer...
Category
2010s Korean Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
$11,111 / item
Megan Armchair by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Megan Armchair by Domkapa
Materials: Fabric Structure: Columbia Brick, Fabric Piping: Columbia Brick, Legs: Fumé Stained Ash.
Dimensions: W 68 x D 75,5 x H 71 cm.
Also available ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
$8,249 / item
Set of 8 Galta Ash Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 8 Galta Ash Chairs by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 43 x W 51 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Natural ash.
Available in other finishes.
With the Galta, SCMP Design Office rethinks the clas...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash
$5,002 / set
Swivel Base Showtime Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Swivel base showtime chair by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 79 cm
Materials: Powder-coated steel or aluminum structure. Legs, seat, and ba...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,100 / item
Pebble Bar Stool Large Oiled Ash Pure White by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble bar stool large oiled ash pure white by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 38 x H 76 cm
Material: Oiled solid ash, smoked solid oak, black noir powder coated steel, Pure white powder...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Steel
Duistt Basic 1.1 Chair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Duistt Basic 1.1 Chair by Duistt
Dimensions: W 56 x D 56 x H 81 cm
Materials: Guell Lamadrid - SF.DE.21.003 Fabric, White French Cane, Darkened Ash wood
Duistt Basic 1.1 floats a we...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
$2,513 / item
'Tool' Folding Chairs Made from Wooden Tool Handles by Reinier De Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
The name of this chair already gives away what the parts are made of: broom handles. A folding chair in which poetic simplicity and sophistication come together. There are two versio...
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Una Chair Upholstered by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una chair upholstered by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: W 45.7 x D 48.3 x H 78.8 cm
Materials: Solid ash, stained black finish, black vegetable leather and black leather
Dining cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
$4,846 / item
Gaulinetta Natural Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulinetta natural chair by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D40 x W52 x H 83 cm.
Materials: ash wood
The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD re-edited...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash
$2,813 / item
Anna Chair by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Anna Chair by Domkapa
Materials: Natural ash, Velvet.
Dimensions: W 56 x D 57 x H 86 cm.
Also available in different materials. Please contact us.
This timeless chair design i...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
$4,245 / item
Dartagnan Tinto Rovere Ash Chair by Haymann Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Dartagnan Tinto Rovere Ash Chair by Haymann Editions
Dimensions: D 57 x W 65 x H 82 cm.
Materials: Rosso Bulgaro leather, Tinto Rovere ash.
Available in different ash finishes and leather options. Please contact us.
With its commitment to get to the point, Toni Grilo...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
$3,307 / item
Industrial chair DUV half arm Cream leather handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Murmurio's half arm DUV sturdy iron structure provides a solid foundation, while the intricately woven rattan backrest, supported by an ashwood frame, adds a touch of natural beauty....
Category
2010s Portuguese Industrial Ash Chairs
Materials
Iron
Dartagnan Tinto Noce Ash Chair by Haymann Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Dartagnan Tinto Noce Ash Chair by Haymann Editions
Dimensions: D 57 x W 65 x H 82 cm.
Materials: Rosso Bulgaro leather, Tinto Noce ash.
Available in different ash finishes and leather options. Please contact us.
With its commitment to get to the point, Toni Grilo...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
$3,307 / item
Dartagnan Tinto Ebano Ash Chair by Haymann Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Dartagnan Tinto Ebano Ash Chair by Haymann Editions
Dimensions: D 57 x W 65 x H 82 cm.
Materials: Nero leather, Tinto Ebano ash.
Available in different ash finishes and leather options. Please contact us.
With its commitment to get to the point, Toni Grilo...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
$3,307 / item
Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1940's Italian desk chair in the style of Gio Ponti.
Blond ash.
Slight curved back.
Compass design legs.
Newly reupholstered in boucle.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash
Betty Chair TK3 in Noble Aniline leather Black by Thau & Kallio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable construction. Crafted from solid oak, with an upholstered seat, its simple design promi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Swivel Base Showtime Red Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Swivel Base Showtime red chair by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 79 cm
Materials: Powder-coated steel or aluminum structure. Legs, seat, and backrest in plywood with ext...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,132 / item
Seduta Balla Ash Chair Sculpted by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
Seduta Balla ash chair sculpted by Lupo Horio¯kami
Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 70 cm
Materials: Milk ash wood
“the artwork [...] arises when the mind is willing to accept realit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash
$5,920 / item
Mid-Century ash dining chairs, Italy, 1950s, set of 7
Located in Manzano, IT
Mid-Century ash dining chairs, Italy, 1950s, set of 7
Hand-carved ash wood chairs. Natural leather seat. Finished with shellac and wax. Seat with original straps and springs.
Periodo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Ash Chairs
Materials
Rubber, Ash
Swivel Base Showtime Red Ash Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Swivel base showtime red ash chair by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 79 cm
Materials: Powder-coated steel or aluminum structure. Legs, seat, and backrest in plywood with...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,219 / item
Chair B Orange Lacquered Ash by Konstantin Grcic
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair B orange lacquered ash by Konstantin Grcic
Dimensions: D 48 x W 56 x H 77 cm
Materials: The lateral sides and upper side of the seat are made of veneered beech plywood. The ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,717 / item
Set of 4, Laakso Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, laakso dining chairs by made by choice with Saku Sysiö.
Dimensions: 56 x 50 x 69 cm
Materials: Solid Ash
Finishes: Natural ash / painted black
Also available in oak, ...
Category
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash
$5,652 / set
Arca V1 Stool by Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
Arca V1 stool by Edizione Limitata
Limited edition of 150. Signed and numbered.
Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 42 cm
Materials: solid ash wood
These contemp...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash
$6,205 / item
Swivel Base Showtime Brown Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Swivel base showtime brown chair by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 79 cm
Materials: Powder-coated steel or aluminum structure. Legs, seat, and backrest in plywood with e...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,028 / item
Set of 2, Laakso Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Laakso dining chairs by Made By Choice with Saku Sysiö.
Dimensions: 56 x 50 x 69 cm
Materials: Solid Ash
Finishes: Natural ash / Painted black
Also available in oak, ...
Category
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash
$2,838 / set
Neutral Off White Lacquered Ash Wood Oracle Bone Script Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Bone Script Chair by kar
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: W 39 x D 56 x H 97 cm
Materials: Ash wood, Lacquer.
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, m...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash
Shanti Leather Medium Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Shanti Leather Medium upholstered and covered
with high quality italian smooth grey leather. Backrest in
solid ash wood in natural finish.
Also available with other leather col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ash Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
$4,415 Sale Price / item
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Square Drop Light Curule Chair by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
Square drop light Curule chair by Nów
Designed by Square Drop
Dimensions: D 46 x W 67 x H 69.5 cm
Materials: stained, solid ash wood, brass hardware, natural wool seat
Agniesz...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Brass
$6,133 / item
Loop Bench 160 Oak by Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Loop bench 160 Oak by Sebastian Scherer
Material: aluminium, oak
Dimensions: D160x W38 x H45 cm.
Weight: 20.4 kg
Also available: colors: solid wood (matt lacquered): black and wh...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,048 / item
Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Planet bar chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 46.7 W x 50.2 D x 102 H cm
Materials: black stained wood chair back - Lelièvre Sherpas Craie
Different finishes and fabrics a...
Category
2010s French Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
$2,296 / item
Upholstered "Planet" Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered "Planet" chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 46.7 W x 46 D x 80.7 H cm
Materials: black stained wood chair back - charbon velvet fabric
Different finishes are a...
Category
2010s French Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ash
$2,441 / item
Pair of "Bow Wood" Series Chairs Edited by Steiner, circa 1950
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Bow Wood" series chairs edited by Steiner, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ash Chairs
Materials
Satin, Ash
Pearl Armchair by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl armchair by Domkapa
Materials: Natural Ash, Bouclé.
Dimensions: W 88 x D 82 x H 78 cm.
Also available in different materials. Please contact ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
$9,391 / item
The Round Chair in Solid Ash w/ Cane Seats by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of 6 custom height PP501 round chairs with sculpted back and arms in ash with a caned seat.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
Louise Chair by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Louise chair by Domkapa
Materials: natural leather, Fumé stained ash.
Dimensions: W 52 x D 57 x H 82 cm.
Also available in different materials.
Louise chair's robust design e...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
$4,245 / item
Una Chair Upholstered by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una chair upholstered by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: W 45.7 x D 48.3 x H 78.8 cm
Materials: Solid ash, stained black finish, black vegetable leather and black leather
Dining cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
$4,846 / item
Hunt, three legs chair in black Ash, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
Located in Cabiate, IT
A three-legged chair, an idea that dates back to the last century and finds a playful and contemporary
reinterpretation in this design. The enveloping silhouette of the back echoes t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
Louise Bar Chair by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Louise Bar Chair by Domkapa
Materials: Fiber, Natural Ash, Steel.
Dimensions: W 51 x D 50 x H 98 cm.
Also available in different materials. Please contact us.
Designed to mak...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,764 / item
Eva Chair with Armrest by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Eva chair with armrest by Domkapa
Materials: Walnut Stained Ash, Velvet.
Dimensions: W 57 x D 53 x H 86 cm.
Also available in different materials. Please contact us.
Eva is the...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash, Walnut
$3,980 / item
Vianna Chair by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Vianna chair by Domkapa
Materials: Walnut Stained Ash, Velvet.
Dimensions: W 53 x D 65 x H 85 cm.
Also available in different materials. Please contact us.
The epitome of comf...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash, Walnut
$3,234 / item
Vianna Chair with Armrest by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Vianna Chair by Domkapa
Materials: Walnut Stained Ash, Velvet.
Dimensions: W 62 x D 66 x H 85 cm.
Also available in different materials. Please contact us.
The epitome of comf...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash, Walnut
$4,052 / item
Laakso Dining Chair, Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Laakso dining chair, black by made by choice with Saku Sysiö
Dimensions: 56 x 50 x 69 cm
Materials: solid ash
Finishes: natural ash / painted black
Also available in oak, uphol...
Category
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash
$1,419 / item
HENRI LANCEL Chairs - Cité University D' Antony
By Henri Lancel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of chairs by Henri Lancel for Cité University d'Antony
France, circa 1956
Constructed of beech legs and ash plywood seat and back
Newly restored / refinished
Wonderful angular...
Category
1950s French Vintage Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech
Ash and Corkfabric Contemporary Chair by Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash and Corkfabric contemporary chair by Alexandre Caldas
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 80 cm
Materials: Ash solid wood, corkabric
Structure available in beech, ash, oak, mix wood...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Gaulinetta Coral Red Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulinetta coral red chair by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D40 x W52 x H 83 cm.
Materials: ash wood
The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD re-edited it, improving it in 2010. ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash
$2,813 / item
Set of 3 Gaulinetta Chairs by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Gaulinetta chairs by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D40 x W52 x H 83 cm.
Materials: ash wood
The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD re-edited it, improving it in 2010. ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash
$8,441 / set
Lounger Armchair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounger armchair by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 91 x W 76 x H 99 cm
Materials: armchair with a cast aluminum base structure and footstool with tubul...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$13,697 / item
Rachel M Pouf by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Rachel M Pouf by Domkapa
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Black Ash.
Dimensions: W 92 x D 92 x H 45 cm.
Also available in different materials. Please conta...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Ash
$6,193 / item
Set of 2 Natural Oak Klee Chairs 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Oak Klee chairs 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Natural Oak.
Technique: Varnished.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 42 x H 78 cm
Available in Black Stained Ash.
COEDITION is...
Category
2010s French Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Showtime Nude 4 Legs Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Showtime Nude 4 legs chair by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 86 cm
Materials: Powder-coated steel or aluminum structure. Legs, seat, and backrest in plywood with exterior...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
$2,224 / item
Ash and Walnut Contemporary Chair by Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash and walnut contemporary chair by Alexandre Caldas
Dimensions: W 52 x D 55 x H 74 cm
Materials: American walnut 100% solid wood, ash and fabric
Structure available in beech, ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Swivel Base Showtime Beige Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Swivel Base Showtime Beige Chair by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 79 cm
Materials: Powder-coated steel or aluminum structure. Legs, seat, and backrest in plywood with ex...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,220 / item
Set of 5 Showtime Nude 4 Legs Chairs by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 5 Showtime nude 4 legs chairs by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 86 cm
Materials: Powder-coated steel or aluminum structure. Legs, seat, and backrest in plywood wit...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
$11,123 / set
Painted Ash and Corkfabric Contemporary Counter Stool by Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
Painted ash and fabric contemporary counter stool by Alexandre Caldas
Dimensions: W 49 x D 46 x H 79 cm
Materials: Painted black ash, cork...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Unique Ebonised Bug Stool by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bug stool by Kim Thome
Dimensions: W 55 x D 55 x H 70 cm
Materials: Steel frame, powder coated, ebonised ash
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer b...
Category
2010s British Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,283 / item
Set of 2 Black Ash Klee Chairs 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black ash klee chair 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Natural ash. Fabric.
Technique: Black stained. Seat upholstered in fabric.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 42 x H 78 cm
Available i...
Category
2010s French Modern Ash Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
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