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Place of Origin: East Asian
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This chair is made from a traditional mortar, a tool once used in ancient Japan to prepare rice cakes. Its form has been transformed beyond the original shape of a mortar, resulting...

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Mid-20th Century Primitive East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This chair is crafted from a tree trunk left in its natural form. Zelkova wood is used for the material. Although the surface is finished in black with cashew paint, the beautiful ...

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1980s Primitive Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs

6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century black lacquered dining chairs featuring Ming styling with reticulated floral bird design and gold accents. Made in Taiwan, ROC Republic of China. Dimensions: 19" x 22" ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

These are 60s-70s chairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokkou. The original stickers still exist. All frames are made of bent solid beech wood. Akita Mokkou has a history of o...

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1960s Showa Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Wide Chair with Carved Back
Wide Chair with Carved Back

Wide Chair with Carved Back

$345Sale Price|40% Off

Wide Chair with Carved Back

Located in Somis, CA

A solid wood chair with beautiful carved back. The chair is exceptionally wide and sturdy with a large drawer for storage. The seat is set in the "floating panel" structure ensuring ...

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20th Century East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Temi Bar Chair, Velvet Bar Stool
Temi Bar Chair, Velvet Bar Stool

Temi Bar Chair, Velvet Bar Stool

By Sun at Six

Located in San Jose, CA

The Temi Bar Chair is a stool version of the plush, graphic Temi Chair. Simple yet bold, the Temi Bar Chair is great for counter seating and is available in a variety of colors. Incl...

Category

2010s Minimalist East Asian Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel

By Frama, Troels Grum-Schwensen

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair Petit Rond by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Troels Grum-Schwensen and FRAMA Studio Material : Brushed Stainless Steel Dimensions : Height 85 cm / Width 45 cm / Depth 48.5 cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist East Asian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Vintage 1970s Wassily Style Chocolate Brown Leather & Chrome Arm Chairs
Pair of Vintage 1970s Wassily Style Chocolate Brown Leather & Chrome Arm Chairs

Pair of Vintage 1970s Wassily Style Chocolate Brown Leather & Chrome Arm Chairs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This striking pair of vintage Wassily style chairs from the 1970s showcases the sleek design that has become an icon of modern furniture. Each chair features a polished tubular chrom...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi  , Circa 1980s
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi  , Circa 1980s

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 East Asian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Legless floor chair in the Japanese modern style. In tradition Japanese style, floor chair is set on traditional Tatami Igusa floor along with tabl...

Category

2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Embellished with intricate carvings and gold pigments, these 19th-century Chinese armchairs display the playful opulence of Qing-dynasty furniture design. A variation on the southern...

Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar
Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar

Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar

Located in Geneve, CH

Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar Unique Piece Dimensions: W 64 x D 54 x H 68 cm. Materials: Fiberglass. Available in Moss Brown or Jade colors. Please contact us. As eac...

Category

2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century
Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century A fine 19th century Chinese huali (rosewood) chair with spindle backsplat, woven cane seat, and wood ca...

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Late 18th Century Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, rounded crest rail is constructed with one single continuous be...

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Early 19th Century Ming Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful and tall Ming style chairs with a yoke back. The chairs are painted black and very dramatic in scale and appearance. They are vintage but give a nod to the traditional an...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

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 East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century Yoke Back Chair
19th Century Yoke Back Chair

19th Century Yoke Back Chair

Located in Nijlen, BE

Elegant Yoke-back chairs of fine quality with soft patina. These yoke-back chairs have no armrests which made them popular at banquets or large dinner parties. They were light weight...

Category

19th Century Ming Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

By Kotobuki, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

FRP manufacturing technology was introduced to Japan from America in 1954, as exemplified by the Charles & Ray Eames chairs of the 1950s. By making it possible to create free three-dimensional curved surfaces that were impossible with conventional molded plywood, Isamu Kenmochi, Sori Yanagi, Kenzo Tange, and other designers and architects of the time created numerous FRP products together with Kotobuki, the pioneer Japanese FRP manufacturer.  The chair introduced this time is also designed by Isamu Kenmochi and released by Kotobuki. This is a vintage product from the 60's. This model can be found in the book "Kenmochi Isamu...

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1970s Showa Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Comme des garçons no.13 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This piece is special black model in 2021 for Comme des Garcons special event. Sold as make to or...

Category

1980s Minimalist Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Muji 2.5 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
Muji 2.5 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair

Muji 2.5 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Muji 2.5 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." It has characteristic streamlined combined back and seat. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a f...

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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

HAY Result Chair Blue (2 Pack)
HAY Result Chair Blue (2 Pack)

HAY Result Chair Blue (2 Pack)

By Friso Kramer

Located in Commerce, CA

Regular retail $995 a set Designed by Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld in the 1950s, the Result Chair by HAY features a thin steel-sheet base with an oak-based seat and backrest with ...

Category

2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Comme des garçons no.7 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 East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Teiza Isu, Lounge Chair by Junzo Sakakura & Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko, Japan
Teiza Isu, Lounge Chair by Junzo Sakakura & Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko, Japan

Teiza Isu, Lounge Chair by Junzo Sakakura & Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko, Japan

By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A refined and sculptural lounge chair born from the visionary collaboration between Daisaku Cho and Junzo Sakakura—central figures of Japanese modernism. Produced by Tendo Mokko, th...

Category

1950s Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair
Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair

Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair

$556Sale Price / item|20% Off

Knoll Cesca Armless Cane Chair

By Knoll

Located in Commerce, CA

A Herman Miller Brand! Marcel Breuer's Cesca Chair (1928) by Knoll is a comfortable cantilever design with a poetic blend of materials. Named after his daughter Francesca, the icon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Metal

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs

$3,500Sale Price / set|27% Off

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...

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Early 1900s Ming Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century
Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century

Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Chinese Hongmu corner chair, 19th century. The horseshoe-form back with molded crest above a pair of open carved splats with fruiting and fl...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved and Lacquered Elmwood Chair from 19th Century China
Antique Hand Carved and Lacquered Elmwood Chair from 19th Century China

Antique Hand Carved and Lacquered Elmwood Chair from 19th Century China

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Chinese carved chair made of lacquered elmwood. This chair displays a classic Chinese shape with its rounded armrests and carved back. Below the seat, a brace carved panel showcases hand carved flower motifs while the the sides feature wing-shaped carved panels. This chair is lacquered, which greatly enhances the grain of the elmwood. The seat is made of rattan, which provides for more comfort than a simple wood seat might. This Chinese 19th century hand carved and lacquered elmwood chair...

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19th Century Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Tibetan Carved Wood “Tête a Tête” Love Seat, Tibet 19th Century
Tibetan Carved Wood “Tête a Tête” Love Seat, Tibet 19th Century

Tibetan Carved Wood “Tête a Tête” Love Seat, Tibet 19th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This so-called “tête a tête” bench from Tibet is a truly unique and historic piece. Furniture from Tibet generally brings to mind hand-painted wooden creations with religious and folk patterns and exceptional craftsmanship. This love seat from the 1800s is a much less decorated, but nonetheless an amazing piece to behold. There are two types of love seats, this form is known as a tête-à-tête, courting...

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19th Century Other Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Naive Chair by DAaZ
Naive Chair by DAaZ

Naive Chair by DAaZ

$1,111 / item

Naive Chair by DAaZ

Located in Geneve, CH

Naive Chair by DAaZ Dimensions: D 62 x W 47.5 x H 78 cm. Materials: Albizzia, twine, fabric. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace th...

Category

2010s Post-Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Twine, Wood

Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports
Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports

Chinese Rosewood 19th Century Chair with Hand Carved Back and Arm Supports

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese rosewood chair from the 19th century, with hand carved splat and arms. Born in China during the 19th century, this exquisite rosewood chair grabs our attention with its stunning back, adorned with scrolling patterns and a central splat, accented with low-relief motifs surrounded by pierced foliage. Two open arms, decorated with carved motifs, flank the sides and rest on a rectangular wooden seat. The chair is raised on four straight legs, connected to one another through side stretchers and accented with petite scrolls on the apron, echoing the feet's scrolling extremities. With its lovely patina and exquisite carved décor, this Chinese 19th century rosewood chair...

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19th Century Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Ember Fabric Chair, Wood and Velvet Dining Chair
Ember Fabric Chair, Wood and Velvet Dining Chair

Ember Fabric Chair, Wood and Velvet Dining Chair

By Sun at Six

Located in San Jose, CA

The Ember Chair is a versatile seat made using traditional joinery techniques. The wide, curved backrest is cut from solid white oak while the cushioned se...

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs
Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs

Pair of Chinese Yoke Back Official's Hat Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs featuring a Shuangxi emblem on the backsplat. These carved chairs have a lacquer finish with...

Category

20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century
Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century

Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of extra large, sold wood, 19th century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, continuous rounded crest rail is composed of thre...

Category

19th Century Ming Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm, Wood

Rare vintage Rei Kawakubo n°7 chair for Comme des Garçons
Rare vintage Rei Kawakubo n°7 chair for Comme des Garçons

Rare vintage Rei Kawakubo n°7 chair for Comme des Garçons

By Rei Kawakubo

Located in PARIS, FR

Rei Kawakubo Chair No. 7, ca. 1987 Comme des Garçons Edition, Japan This design was reissued in 2019 by Comme des Garçons in an all-black version but this one is the original one fr...

Category

1980s Minimalist Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Polished Brass 33 Step Chair by Zhipeng Tan
Polished Brass 33 Step Chair by Zhipeng Tan

Polished Brass 33 Step Chair by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersection between Tan’s interest in heritage casting techniques and organic forms. The forms designed by Tan vary from being environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lily collection brings together the botanical and human motifs most explicitly. The tension between the two references cause the works to become abstracted and take on a slightly surreal quality, whilst maintaining functionality. The 33 step chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs
Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

By Maruni

Located in Chicago, IL

Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs, Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh. Original very good condition. Label on unde...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Metal

White Tooth Chair by Dongwook Choi
White Tooth Chair by Dongwook Choi

White Tooth Chair by Dongwook Choi

Located in Geneve, CH

White tooth chair by Dongwook Choi Dimensions: 70 x 37 x 45 cm Materials: EPS, plaster It is a chair made with the motif of tooth shape. After the ureth...

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2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Plaster

Stainless Steel "Heap" Chair, Hokuto Ando and Toshiya Hayashi
Stainless Steel "Heap" Chair, Hokuto Ando and Toshiya Hayashi

Stainless Steel "Heap" Chair, Hokuto Ando and Toshiya Hayashi

Located in Geneve, CH

Stainless steel "Heap" chair, Hokuto Ando Dimensions: 550 x 530 x 900cm Materials: Stainless steel May differ slightly from the picture, each chair is hand-sculpted and unique. ...

Category

2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Chairs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Chairs

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Chairs

$3,920Sale Price / set|37% Off

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chinese Qing dynasty chairs in light Elm. Mid 19th century construction featuring mortise and tenon joinery and wooden nails. Elegant craftsmanship ...

Category

19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Plume Chair, Midcentury Lounge Chair
Plume Chair, Midcentury Lounge Chair

Plume Chair, Midcentury Lounge Chair

By Sun at Six

Located in San Jose, CA

A chair designed for afternoon lounging. The leather bends to support the curves of the body, with twin buckles in the back supporting the leather. The Plume Chair is made from veget...

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2010s Mid-Century Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ember Leather Chair, Wood and Leather Dining Chair
Ember Leather Chair, Wood and Leather Dining Chair

Ember Leather Chair, Wood and Leather Dining Chair

By Sun at Six

Located in San Jose, CA

The Ember Chair is a versatile seat made using traditional joinery techniques. The wide, curved backrest is cut from solid white oak while the cushioned se...

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian
Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian

Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a near pair of antique carved temple chairs. A Burmese, mahogany and woven leather low chair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Utterly fascinating carved ...

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Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan
33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan

33 Step Chair Large Polished Brass Bone Chair by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally. Since graduating with an industrial design degree from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, Zhipeng Tan has focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. Through this foundry process, rich in heritage and tradition, Tan explores his interest in organic forms. Often inspired by his environmental surroundings, such as water and plants, he explores anthropomorphic themes, as well. Though trained as an industrial designer, he has become an accomplished self-taught sculptor, eagerly exploring the elastic and permeable boundaries between art and design and finding a harmonious fusion of sculpture and furniture, provocative objects of both beauty and utility. Though from his early work, one may sense the influence of Joan Miró, Henry Moore and Constantin Brancusi, and in his more recent pieces there is a nod to the Post-Pop sensibilities of Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, the work of Zhipeng Tan is thoroughly original, an expression of his exuberance and imagination. In all of his work, one may see an exploration of our fundamental humanity and a desire to discover worlds within worlds. From the 33 Step Chair...

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2010s East Asian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Traditional Qing style chair with hidden drawer
Traditional Qing style chair with hidden drawer

Traditional Qing style chair with hidden drawer

Located in Milano, IT

This chair, dated to the Qing dynasty and crafted in the Ning style, is a genuine piece of history, a tangible symbol of a culture and tradition that shaped the daily life of ancient China. In an era where social hierarchies were extremely rigid, this chair was not just a simple piece of furniture, but a representation of the status and importance of those who sat on it. In China, chairs were reserved for people of higher rank, used by the eldest members of the family or offered to esteemed guests. Made from fine hardwoods like rosewood and padauk, materials known for their hardness and resistance to corrosion, this chair is built to last. The woods used, now rare and expensive, give the chair unparalleled beauty and durability. Its square-section legs, solid and well-proportioned, offer stability and refinement, adding a touch of geometric elegance to the overall design. But what truly sets this piece apart is its construction, based on the traditional mortise-and-tenon technique. This method, which does not require nails and rarely uses glue, relies solely on the connection between the tenon and mortise-a perfect balance of yin and yang, according to Taoist philosophy. A distinctive feature of Ningbo style is its use of color, often characterized by red lacquers that, while applied to the surface, still allow the wood grain underneath to show through. This gives the furniture a unique visual depth, while the use of decorative techniques such as carvings or inlays adds an additional layer of sophistication. The chair is enhanced by a hidden drawer beneath the seat, a detail that adds both functionality and charm. This drawer is decorated with a painting depicting the Monkey King, or Sun Wukong...

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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Very rare Miss Milch chair by Philippe Starck
Very rare Miss Milch chair by Philippe Starck

Very rare Miss Milch chair by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck

Located in PARIS, FR

Philippe Starck (b. 11949) Miss Milch Chair, ca. 1987 Edition Idee, Tokyo, Japan Profiled steel sheet, lacquered in metallic gray and blue This model was produced by Idee exclusivel...

Category

1980s Minimalist Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chinese Red Lacquer Official's Chair, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Official's Chair, c. 1900

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965
Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965

Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Pair of "Kabuto" lounge chairs, model OM 5006, designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Tendo Mokko, starting in 1961, Japan. With a fixed base, this model stands out for its enveloping silhouette and soft pink fabric upholstery. The curved backrest is designed to follow the natural lines of the body, while the thick cushioning offers a comfortable and supportive seat. Developed in close partnership with Tendo Mokko, the Kabuto chair...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Isle Stool, Hallingdal Beige
Isle Stool, Hallingdal Beige

Isle Stool, Hallingdal Beige

By Formiing

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isle Stool Size S by Formiing, Hallingdal Beige Fabric: Hallingdal 200 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. CAT 1: Remix CAT 2: Steelcut, Re-wool CAT 3: H...

Category

2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wool

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique chair from the Showa era. The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture and soft feel that comes from years of use. You can enjoy the changes in the leath...

Category

Early 20th Century Showa East Asian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, Pair, 1970s / reserved
Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, Pair, 1970s / reserved

Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, Pair, 1970s / reserved

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Pair of armchairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Woodworking in the 1970s. Reserved for client (included restoration service).

Category

1970s Vintage East Asian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jade Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar
Jade Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar

Jade Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar

Located in Geneve, CH

Jade Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar Unique Piece Dimensions: W 64 x D 54 x H 68 cm. Materials: Fiberglass. Available in Moss Brown or Jade colors. Please contact us. As each item...

Category

2010s Modern East Asian Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat

Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Ming Dynasty style elmwood wedding chair from circa 1900, with carved panels on the splat, curved arms, and gooseneck front posts. This early 20th-century Ming Dynasty style weddin...

Category

Early 20th Century Ming East Asian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century
Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century

Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Large and very elegant and well-made pair of Chinese armchairs from the late 1800s. The pair of armchairs is in curved wood. The backrest is curved and is paneled with friezes depict...

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18th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique East Asian Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Golden Blossom Yokeback Chairs
Pair of Chinese Golden Blossom Yokeback Chairs

Pair of Chinese Golden Blossom Yokeback Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Lavishly decorated from head to toe, these statement armchairs from the early 20th century demonstrate the opulence of Qing-dynasty painted furniture. Crafted with mortise-and-tenon ...

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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Chairs

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Wood

Layered Steel Seat XV by Hyungshin Hwang
Layered Steel Seat XV by Hyungshin Hwang

Layered Steel Seat XV by Hyungshin Hwang

Located in Geneve, CH

Layered steel seat XV by Hyungshin Hwang Dimensions: D 37 x W 60 x H 84 cm Materials: stainless steel Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hwang, who continue...

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2010s Post-Modern East Asian Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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