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Place of Origin: Asian
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique pair of Chinese Chippendale bamboo chairs with an inset on inside back panel of each chair. Inset features a beautiful ebony C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Rattan Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Rattan all in
natural rattan in clear finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$582 / item
Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood and has a smo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
LouLou Lounge Chair by DeMuro Das in Dark Espresso Oak
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary interpretation of a club chair, the LouLou's design marries carefully balanced proportions and artful details. The deep seat deck and thick, curved back create an invi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Oak
1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage burnt bamboo, caning and split reed armchair on six legs. This is a handcrafted chair with woven cane seat features bamboo frames and Chinese inspired bamboo patterns.
The ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Asian Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Asian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Velvet Upholstered Stools with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Asian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Inlaid Stool with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Asian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head.
very collectable and rare to find we also have the armchairs ava...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Asian Chairs
Materials
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Ace Chair with White Playing Cards Fabric
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them perfect as standout dining or accent pieces. Available with two distinct leg styles...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Asian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Oak
$5,900 / item
"Coraggioso" Barstool with Patina Bronze, Handmade, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair Chinese Horseshoe Folding Hunting Chairs Jiao Yi
Located in Somis, CA
A remarkable pair of late 19th-century Chinese solid elmwood horseshoe hunting chairs, known as Jiao-Yi. These chairs, steeped in history and tradition, were reserved for individuals...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,400 Sale Price / set
45% Off
Set of 2 Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Asian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Asian Chairs
Materials
Shell
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
By Isamu Kenmochi, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s.
No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.
Category
1980s Showa Vintage Asian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pair of Easy Chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-29-A).
The pair comprises two closely matching chairs, minor incongruities on the dimensions are due to the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
$24,889 / set
Nico Lounge Chair by DeMuro Das in Solid Walnut
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Nico Lounge Chair combines handsome proportions with timeless materials and an emphasis on comfort. Straight lines are tempered by curved edges and sloping arms, resulting in a t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$5,815 / item
Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Style Wooden Chair, Dining Chair, Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Sarr is a cozy state of the chair; with a solid walnut/oak body and cashmere/leather upholstery this chair provides maximum comfort.
Dining chair, office chair. Comfortable dining chair
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair resembling an egg with a perfectly shaped seat and back rest, providing both comfort and elegance. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Upholstered Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Asian Chairs
Materials
Brass
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Chair, Powder Coated Structure & Upholstery
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculpted Chair N1 in Solid Oak Wood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil)
(Outdoor use OK)
Dimensions : H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH. 45 cm)
SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Asian Chairs
Materials
Oak
$5,349 / item
Japanese Antique Chairs, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique Japanese chair from the early Showa period.
Made of beech wood, this simple design is in keeping with the Japanese aestheti...
Category
Early 20th Century Showa Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Coraggioso" Barstool with Patina Bronze, Handmade, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Wonderful original Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Model no. PJ-SI-29-A. The Easy Chair is masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s iconic “compass” style, with triangular-section legs, curved backrest and sloping armrests.
Made in richly coloured Sissoo, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible.
Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood.
Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing.
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019.
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Teak
Chakra Chair Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Chakra Chair Tall, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond the boundaries of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chairs
Materials
Cane
$2,095 / item
Ace Chair Red by Merve Kahraman, Oak & Red Velvet Crown Fabric
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Ace Chair Red by Merve Kahraman
Oak and Red Velvet Crown Fabric
18" W x 25" D x 36" H (Seat Height 18")
The Ace Chairs were originally conceived for the designer’s own wedding, cr...
Category
2010s Asian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret, Chair with Single Arm
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960.
Single armchair, teak and cane.
Provenance:
Punjab University, Chandigarh, India.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Teak
Rustic English Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic English country counter stool, the shaped saddle seat above turned legs and stretchers.
Dimensions: 18.5" W x 15.5" D x 24" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Country Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,110 / item
'Set of 10' Nana Walnut Wooden Dining Chair, No:1, Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
"Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'."
The elegant pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Comme des garçons no.8 chair.
Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black model is produced in 2019 for Comme des Garcons special event.
Condition is never use...
Category
1980s Minimalist Vintage Asian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Armchair with newly upholstered whimsical seat cushion.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Asian Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Patinaed Iron and Leather Lounge Chair Attributed to Ilana Goor, Israel, c. 1960
By Ilana Goor
Located in Deland, FL
This early design attributed to Ilana Goor showcases a beautifully aged frame constructed from wrought iron, featuring the original leather sling design of the back and seat. Both th...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage Asian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Model No. PJ-SI-30-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Ghent, BE
Originally designed in the 1950s for the civic buildings of Chandigarh, India’s first planned city, the Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret is a modernist icon that balances architec...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Chairs
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Antique Teak Wood Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Unusual hand carved arms on this teak arm chair from Sumatra with a high polish. Circa 1950. Full dimensions; Arm to arm 27″ wide x Leg to leg 30″ deep x seat 16” high x inside seat ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century Hybrid No 2 Armchair with Bunny Ears and White Leather
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hybrid No 2 follows it’s predecessor with a more feminine tone. Drawing parallels from “Alice In Wonderland” and keeping with the collections other worldly ...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Asian Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Moon Reclining Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese Art Deco deck chairs/ moon gazing chair made of Hongmu wood (blackwood).
Paneled seat with slightly curved armrests.
Great craftsmans...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage Asian Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$7,767 / set
N-Gene Armchair with Cherry Checker Fabric and Olive Leather
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engine, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholster...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Asian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
21st Century Hybrid No 1 Armchair with Hand-Carved Antlers and Brown Leather
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hybrid collection was inspired by the mythologies of parahumans. This anthro chair unions with its owner, merging into one. It is entirely handmade, a special leather with rare patterns has been selected and a textured paint...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Asian Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Pair of Anglo Indian Rosewood Caned Armchairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian chairs handcrafted in indigenous rosewood featuring dramatic carved crests with floral motifs, caned backs and seats, elegant arms with c...
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Asian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Contemporary Dandy Chair with Green Leather, Checker Upholstery and Copper
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Thanks to its curved structure and smooth leather upholstery, Dandy offers a comfortable, relaxing environment to its users. Combination of contrasting colors and natural materials makes Dandy suitable for different spaces. The special green leather takes the body shapes...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani, 'Safari' lounge chair, leather, stained wood, brass, Pakistan, 1970s
This Safari-inspired armchair exemplifies refined elegance through its meticulou...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Uni Armchair with Heart Shaped Back and Pink and Yellow Mohair
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of pink yellow reflect the differences between any two living things and the ...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Turkish Leather Chair
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Turkish wood chair from Instanbul features a leather and is adorned with metal filigree and hand carved bone tiles.
Category
20th Century Asian Chairs
Materials
Metal
N-Gene Armchair Beige
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engine, in the 1970s. The N-Gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholster...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Asian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$6,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Country Style Woven Rattan and Bamboo Chairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage pair of Country style Burmese hand woven rattan chairs from the mid 20th century, with arching backs and double H-Form cross stretchers. Created in Burma (nowadays called M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Asian Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs designed in the 1950s. These chairs have a floating back and V-leg frame. Pictur...
Category
1950s Vintage Asian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Nana Walnut Wooden Dining Chair No I Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
"Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'."
The elegant piece of the Lagu Selection collection, Nana Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Set of six chairs from the Sumi Memorial Hall by Kenzo Tange
By Kenzō Tange
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Set of four chairs, “Sumi Memorial Hall” by Kenzo Tange.
Plywood, fabric and aluminium.
Manufactured by Tendo Mokko, Japan.
Each with editor’s label under the seat with Japanese kanjis...
Category
1950s Vintage Asian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
'Set of 2' Nana Solid Walnut Chair Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
"Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'."
The elegant pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Vintage Anglo Indian Repousse Ram's Head Chair - 1 of 8
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Anglo Indian Repousse Ram's Head Chair - 1 of 8 Available.
Category
1990s Anglo-Indian Asian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Velvet Upholstered Stool with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Asian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Low Chair with Backrest Carved from a Palm Tree Trunk
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This chair with was crafted from a single palm tree trunk. A wonderful palm wood texture adorns this chair. A wonderful object that is both organic and modern. A wonderfully unique i...
Category
Early 2000s Organic Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Palmwood
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Sculpted Brass Chair, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass sculpted brass chair, Misaya.
Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63).
Hand-sculpted chair in brass.
Category
2010s Post-Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,029 / item
Contemporary Beechwood Uni Armchair with Green and Cream Mohair Upholstery
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dedicated to all the broken hearts, Uni represents both separation and unification of souls. Contrasting of forest green and cream reflect the differences between any two living thin...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sculpted Armchair in Solid Oak Wood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair made of solid oak (+ linseed oil)
(Outdoor use OK)
Dimensions: H. 82 x 48 x 48 cm (SH 45 cm)
Founded by artist Denis Milovanov, SÓHA design studio conceives and produces f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Asian Chairs
Materials
Oak
$5,849 / item
Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elegant horseshoe back armchairs. Beautiful color, form and lines. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has be...
Category
Early 1900s Ming Antique Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,800 / set
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Chair with White Fabric Upholstery Seat by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Chair with White Fabric Upholstery Seat by Misaya
Dimensions: W 58 x L 54 x H 79 cm
Materials: Brass
Hand-sculpted brass chair.
Misaya emulates Chinese ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Dark Brown Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood. The chair sits on 4 slender legs. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely scul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Asian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
N-Gene Wooden Daybed with Cane, Leather and Checkered Fabric
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-Gene Daybed is the latest addition to the Merve Kahraman collection. Combining contemporary style with a touch of nostalgia, it features caned side panels, checkered Alexander ...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Asian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Leather
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