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Material: Lacquer
Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A refined and architecturally striking set of chairs by Paolo Buffa, crafted in Italy in the 1940s. Executed in solid wood with a satin black lacquer finish and upholstered in full-g...
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1950s Italian Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer, Leather

Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa
$4,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Restored Art Deco Chair, Beech Wood, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco armchair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It was manufactured by the renowned Fischel company and is made of bent beechwood an...
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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

21st Thomas II Office Chair Siza Leather, Walnut Wood, Steel by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Wood Tailors Club designs Thomas II office chair. Designed for meaningful meetings and crucial decisions making, the Thomas Office Chair tributes Thomas Brassey. Brassey was a pres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original Bauhaus Chair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus armchair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It is the work of Jindřich Halabala and was produced in UP Zavody as model H-91. The ...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Iron

Klismos Style Mid Century Black Lacquer Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Klismos Style Mid Century Black Lacquer dining chairs - Set of 4 These chairs measure: 21.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 32.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 19 inches ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Rare Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs Set of Four
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful sexy of 4 chairs boy Gemla Sweden. Warm patina throughout. They sit wonderfully stacked as a space saving feature. Sculpted black lacquered seats are as comfortable as they are beautiful to look at. Sold as a set of four. Local pickup...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Thebes Club Chairs by Randolph & Hein for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1985 ‘Thebes Club Chairs’ designed by John Dickinson for Randolph & Hein. This were special order by Steve Chase with the light desert crackle finish. The cushions are a li...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jean-Michel Wilmotte (1948-), chaise Palais Royal, 1986
Located in Paris, FR
WILMOTTE Jean-Michel (1948-) Palais Royal chair, 1986 Dark green lacquered metal Good original condition, scratches from use, traces of oxidation and a f...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chinese Red Lacquer Official's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts. Our artisan...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Memphis Milano Palace Chair by George J. Sowden
Located in Toronto, ON
The solemnity and essentiality of Palace by George J. Sowden make this chair a true icon of the silent transformation of Memphis. Palace reinterprets the rationalist forms of design ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Blue Velvet Pink Legs Dining Chair Utopía
Located in Almería, ES
The Utopía Dining Chair brings boldness and imagination to the everyday. With its curved backrest and generous seat, it offers comfort without sacrificing personality. Its compact, s...
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2010s Spanish Hollywood Regency Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Chair, by Thonet, Beech, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco chair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It is made of solid beech wood and is marked Thonet. The chair has undergone careful r...
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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wood, Lacquer

Memphis Sculptural in Pink Velvet & Blue Legs Dining Chair Vértigo
Located in Almería, ES
The Vértigo Dining Chair captures the tension between chaos and control. With its sharp silhouette and solid wood frame, it brings graphic structure to the room—an anchor in spaces t...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Pair of Club Chairs by Maurice Jallot
Located in Miami, FL
This is a pair of Art Deco lacquered club chairs by Maurice Jallot, designed and made in France circa 1930, The robust, rectilinear frames are constructed in fine hardwood—most often...
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20th Century French Art Deco Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Buccina Stainless Steel Chair by Palena Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Buccina Stainless Steel Chair by Palena Furniture Dimensions: W 60.96 x D 57.15 x H 86.36 x Seat H 44.45 cm Materials: Stainless Steel, Black Lacquer, Woven Leather Available in cus...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Other, Stainless Steel

Buccina Polished Bronze Chair by Palena Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Buccina Polished Bronze Chair by Palena Furniture Dimensions: W 60.96 x D 57.15 x H 86.36 x Seat H 44.45 cm Materials: Polished Bronze, Black Lacquer, Woven Leather Available in cus...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Other

Pair of René Prou Chairs, 1930s, Art Deco
Located in London, Park Royal
An original, pair of René Prou chairs, circa 1930s. Finished in the original Art Deco, dusky pink lacquer and upholstered in a complementary pale, she...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Egon Eiermann Chair Wilde & Spieth Modell SE68 Hopsak Brown 1 of 16
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Egon Eiermann chair Modell SE 68 for Wilde & Spieth. This is the brighter seating version .It is not stackable. Brown Hopsak fabric and black feet. Produced in 1993 and in good co...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moonlight Chair – Kids’ Velvet Pink Chair Inspired by the Moon by MAGILORE
Located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT
Let your little one sit among the stars with the Moonlight Chair by MAGILORE®, a dreamy piece inspired by the soft glow of the moon. Handcrafted with precision, this crescent-shaped...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer

Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif. Two arms and six sides. Chairs have cane seats with...
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1810s American American Classical Antique Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Pair of English Regency Black Lacquered and Cane Seat Armchairs, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency black lacquered arm chairs with a carved spiral ringed bulbous crest, flanking filigree splat backs, sweeping carved scrolled arms, cane hole seats, and termi...
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1810s English Regency Antique Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Cane, Pine, Lacquer

Restored Biedermeier Chair, Walnut Vener, Rattan, Polish, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Biedermeier-style chair originates from Austria and dates back to the early 19th century. It is made of walnut and has a rattan weave. The chair has been fully restored, and th...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

Louise Bar Stool with orange stripes by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Chinoiserie Bergere Side Chairs Hand Painted & Lacquered Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1880-1900 Chinese Export Bergère side chairs with hand painted and lacquered finish...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

INVICTA Dining Chair in Velvet, Contemporary Design with Tailored Piping
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA chair by Casa Magna is a captivating piece that combines bold design with exceptional craftsmanship. This iconic chair features a striking si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Wood

ART DECO 222 Metal Chairs / Robert Mallet Stevens (France) / Set of Four (4)
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Original ART DECO Model 222 Stacking Chairs (Set of 4) Robert Mallet Stevens (French) Design: 1928 (circa: 1940’s/early 1950’s) Lacquered raw steel w/ French Chambray upholstery So...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Pink Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Leitner, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining chairs featuring expressive burl veneer and a bold combination of pink and burgundy lacquer. With four available, each piece showcases the playful yet sophisticated aesthetic ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Extremely Rare Set 6 HE-3220 1961 Dining Chairs, Hans Eichenberger for Dietiker
Located in Basel, BS
Very rare midcentury Swiss Design Classic. Set of 6 Wooden chairs, Model HE-3220, 1961 Design By Hans Eichenberger for Dietiker, Stein Am Rhein. Solid Wood Frame, Black Lacquer...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak, Lacquer

ANNICK & SAMUEL CORIAT, set de 8 chaises, Artelano ed, France, c. 1987
Located in Paris, FR
Reference: ARTELANO has been a French publisher of high-end contemporary furniture since 1972. Constantly analyzing the market, anticipating changing trends over time, these are the...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Leopard Furry Velvet Black Legs Dining Chair Utopía
Located in Almería, ES
The Utopía Dining Chair brings boldness and imagination to the everyday. With its curved backrest and generous seat, it offers comfort without sacrificing personality. Its compact, s...
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer

Set of 6 stackable Panton chairs in white lacquered molded ABS
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 stackable Panton chairs in white lacquered molded ABS. Publisher's imprint under the seat. Herman Miller edition for Fehlbaum 1971 (except one from 1973). Bibliography: Pete...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

6 Chairs Rennie by Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Kazuhide Takahama, (1930-2010) Rennie suite of 6 chairs model Rennie high backrest and wide seat upholstered in cream fabric, the legs forming shelves in glossy black lacquered wo...
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1970s Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother of Pearl Papier-mâché Side Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother of Pearl Papier-mâché Gilt Detailed Side Chair C.1840 In very good condition commensurate of age. Please message for an accurate shipp...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Green chairs by Joseph-André Motte - Produced by Steiner in 1958 - Model 771
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Joseph-André Motte Chair by Joseph-André Motte, produced by Steiner. Model 771. Green mohair velvet and lacquered metal. 2 availables. France 1958. H. 80 cm, W. 51 cm, D. 57 cm.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs comes from Austria from the early 19th century. The chairs are made of cherry wood with cherry veneer and have undergone careful restoration....
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Contemporary Arm Rest Chair in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arm rest chair Cream Lacquer Metal base Contemporary Hand made Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C...
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2010s Minimalist Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Metal

INVICTA Dining Chair in Velvet
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Invicta dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
This pair of stunning occasional chairs were realized by Baker in the United States circa 1960. They feature an abstracted geometric Greek Key design that comprises the arms as well ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Italian Art Deco Style Set of 6 Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Chairs
Located in Meda, MB
This set of 6 Art Deco style chairs were produced in the north of Italy in the 1980s. They are completely covered in an high quality cream velvet on a black lacquered structure. Me...
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1880s Italian Art Deco Antique Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Louise Counter Stool with corn seat by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Metal

Moon Armchair in Brown Leather Cushion by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lacquered shell of the Moon and FullMoon chaise lounge sits on a very light metal frame and comfortably pampers your body in a subtle, seductive interplay of amazement and unders...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Steel

'Lux Gstaadt' Chair by Fornasetti, Contemporary
Located in London, England
Charming chair with the back rest decorated both sides with Fornasetti's muse, Lina Cavalieri, sporting a purple knitted ski hat with a yellow pom-pom. Hand-c...
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2010s Italian Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Philippe Starck Mickville chair for Driade - Italy, 1985
Located in London, GB
A design of deceptive simplicity, Starck’s Mickville chair plays a deft trick. A rotating segment in the tubular back enables movement in one leg, thus allowing the circular seat to ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Well Preserved Czech Brown and Beige Chairs by Antonín Šuman, 4 Pcs, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech midcentury chairs, 4 pieces. Material: Walnut Period: 1950-1959 Original preserved condition Made by architect Antonín Šuman.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Moonlight Chair – Kids’ Velvet Cream Chair Inspired by the Moon by MAGILORE
Located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT
Let your little one sit among the stars with the Moonlight Chair by MAGILORE®, a dreamy piece inspired by the soft glow of the moon. Handcrafted with precision, this crescent-shaped...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer, Velvet

Moonlight Chair – Kids’ Velvet Blue Chair Inspired by the Moon by MAGILORE
Located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT
Let your little one sit among the stars with the Moonlight Chair by MAGILORE®, a dreamy piece inspired by the soft glow of the moon. Handcrafted with precision, this crescent-shaped...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer

Pair of Midcentury Beech Armchairs, Úluv, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of midcentury beech armschairs. Maker: ÚLUV - Center for Folk Art Production Period: 1960-1969 Source: Czechia Material: Beech Very well preserved condition. Revived po...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Black Ashwood Willow Italian Pair of Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs model "Willow" designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for the "Willow Tea Room" in 1903 in Glasgow. Made of black lacquered ashwood structure and upholstered in leather. In its original configuration, the high, semicircular backrest of this solid wood throne served as a divider between the entrance and the tea room behind it. Complex series of lines and shapes reflect the style of Mackintosh. Charles Rennie Mackintosh (7 June 1868 – 10 December 1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. His artistic approach had much in common with European Symbolism. His work, alongside that of his wife Margaret Macdonald...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Lacquer

English Black Lacquer Pagoda Armchair in the Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in London, GB
An armchair in the ‘Chinese Chippendale’ manner. The design for the frame of this chair is drawn from Plate XXVII in Thomas Chippendale’s ‘The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Dire...
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20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Original Austro Armchair by Franz Schuster for Wiesner Hager, Austria, 1959
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Austro chairs are designed by Austrian architect Franz Schuster and produced by Wiesner Hager. This version is the original vintage version with br...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Set of Bauhaus Armchairs, Mart Stam, Beech Plywood, Restored, Germany, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam. Style: Bauhaus Designer: Mart Stam Period: 1930-1939 Source: Germany Seat height: 45 cm / 17.72″ Material: Beech Plywoo...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Chrome

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, France
You have the option to purchase one chair, a pair, or more. IMPORTANT: these Louis XVI chairs are not reproductions — they are 100% original. Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre-back...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Ebonized Ash Chair By Ray Komai c. 1940
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ebonized ash wood chair by Ray Komai for JG Furniture Company c. 1949 featuring steel details.
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1940s American Vintage Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Ebonized Bentwood & Leather Dining Chairs by Calligaris, Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Post Modern Italian ebonized bentwood & leather dining chairs by Calligaris - set of 6 Stunning set of 6 Post-Modern Italian dining chairs produced by Calligaris in the 1980...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Cherrywood Biedermeier Side Chairs, European Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally nice pair of cherrywood side chairs with black lacquer accent. Wonderful inlay fan shape back detail, recently re-upholstered. Beautiful condition, sturdy and sound....
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Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer

Grace Contemporary and Customizable Chair by Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Chair with lacquer structure and natural straw. Velvet pillow. (Lelievre Fabrics in images). Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings. All RAL col...
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2010s Portuguese Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Straw, Lacquer

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Beech, Plywood, Germany, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Germany Maker: Mart Stam. Designed by Mart Stam, a renowned Dutch designer, and architec...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture a moment of artistic romance with this exquisite vintage hand-painted accent chair. Its elegant silhouette, defined by graceful cabriole legs and a striking oval backrest, se...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of 4 Folding Chairs with Black Lacquer Finish & Caned Seats
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four mid century folding chairs features hardwood construction, original black lacquer finish, and beautiful caned seats offering stunning occasional seating but also sui...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquer Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Lacquer

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