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Period: Early 20th Century
Recognized Seller Listings
Rare Gilt Metal Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer, circa 1928
Located in Culver City, CA
Rare gilt metal cantilever chair by Marcel Breuer, circa 1928
Gilt metal, ebonized and cane cantilever chair, model Cesca by Marcel Breuer. Des...
Category
German Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Wrought-Iron and Leather Savonarola Chair, early 20th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
POLYCHROMED WROUGHT-IRON AND SADDLE-LEATHER SAVONAROLA CHAIR
With cerule form, probably early 20th century
Item # 311ESB30P
** Sold individually, but we may have up to 4 of these chairs available **
A very compelling form, this classical "Savonarola" chair is crafted entirely by hand using forged iron that shows every trace of the blacksmith's work throughout the surface. They are in a cerule form with hammered spade feet, the legs joined with a central pivot point at the center of each cyma-curvature, this joint decorated with a wonderful iron rosette on both the front and back. The seat and seat-back are slung with leather that is affixed with rawhide lacing, the seat-back decorated with two beautifully formed finials with ruby-red and part gilt highlights to the surface. These are being sold individually, but we acquired these as a set of four and may still have several available. The images are of only one of the four chairs, but they are all identical in overall condition and form.
Measurements: 33 1/2" H x 18 3/8" D x 26" W; 19 1/4" H to seat
Condition Report:
Distressed wrought-iron with loss to polychroming and part gilding throughout; incredibly strong and stable; leather is modern and in good condition with only minor wear.
About silla antiques...
Category
European Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Dutch Oak Art Deco Chairs with Rush Seats, The Netherlands 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Art Deco style manifested across the spectrum of Dutch visual arts: from architecture, fine art, to the graphic and decorative arts. While Art Deco practitioners were often payin...
Category
Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Two Chairs Mod. 121
Located in Milan, IT
Two chairs mod. 121 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Italy, 1965
Manufactured by Cassina
Walnut wood, curved plywood, leather upholstery
Bibliografia Literature.: Giuliana Gramigna, “R...
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
Denmark, 1914.
Mahogany, woven cane and leather.
Designed in 1914 for the Faaborg Museum. This example w...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
Denmark, 1914.
Mahogany, woven cane, and leather.
Designed in 1914 for the Faaborg Museum. This example ...
Category
Danish Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This one-of-a-kind pair stands as evidence to the enduring charm of handcrafted furniture. These chairs tell a story of craftsmanship, history, and the timeless appeal of rustic beau...
Category
European Modern Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
René Herbst Pair of 'Sandows' Dining Chairs in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, pair of 'Sandows' chairs, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s.
The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancement...
Category
French Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Library Chairs in Embroidered Linen by Pierre Frey, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Library Chairs in Embroidered Linen by Pierre Frey
England circa 1900
Antique oak frame and newly upholstered in embroidered linen by Pierre Frey.
Measures 30.5”w x 29”d x 35”h x ...
Category
English Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1928, manufactured 1930s.
These dining ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Dutch Arts & Crafts Chairs by W. Kuyper, The Netherlands 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the British Arts and Crafts movement, Dutch designers adopted a commitment to handcraft and the idea that artistic talent should benefit society. Following the internatio...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol, Norway early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
In Norway, cube chairs have been in use since the Middle Ages, and in the 18th and 19th centuries, cube chairs were mostly used in the farming communities in Eastern and Southern Nor...
Category
Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
René Herbst 'Sandows' Dining Chair in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, 'Sandows' chair, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s.
The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancements of the ...
Category
French Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘spinning chair’, this historic type of seating has had numerous modern interpretations across Europe, however, most preserved the main functional characteristics: solid wood, enduring, high quality craftsmanship, a tall, straight back for good posture and freedom of movement.
The art of spinning yarn is thousands of years old, but the spinning wheel as we know it is estimated to have arrived in Europe around the middle of the 13th century and along with it came the three or four-legged spinning chair. The backs were often hand carved with various motifs or fantasy creatures making each one unique and individual. As this oak chair shows, the Modernist movement influenced the traditional design by removing most of the intricate decorative elements, and substituting them with a more streamlined structure. The carved high back and octagonal seat...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
René Herbst Set of Six 'Sandows' Dining Chairs in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, set of six 'Sandows' chairs, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced, 1970s.
The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advan...
Category
French Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Twelve White Tubular Steel Chairs by Robert Mallet Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet Stevens for Stevens designs, set of twelve dining chairs, lacquered metal and leatherette, France, design 1928, production later
Set of white lacquered tubular chairs designed by the one of the masters of the Modern architecture; French architect Robert Mallet Stevens. This model chair is one of Mallet-Stevens's best-known pieces of furniture that he created for the Art Menagers...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Steel
Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful early midcentury pair of carver chairs combines historic elements with an organic design. Using natural materials and traditional techniques, the resulting aesthetic i...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in London, GB
A set of four Louis XVI style giltwood fauteuils
French, Early 20th century
Measures: Height 92cm, width 60cm, depth 55cm
These...
Category
Louis XVI Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Armchair ‘Bridge’ Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nk, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Bridge’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK,
Sweden, 1930s.
The model was first exhibited at NK's spring exhibition in 1931 and at Ängby-villan in 1932.
Our version, pictured above, was crafted using lacquered...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Lacquer
Black Forest Carved & Intricately Inlaid Musical Chair, Swiss, ca. 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Black Forest Carved Walnut Chair, the seat and seatback with intricately inlaid cartouches each depicting an alpine chamois, with carved edelweiss and leaves, with the working musi...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Fritz Hansen Dining Chairs by Karl Schrøder "Model 1572" Denmark 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare and early pair of dining chairs designed by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen in the early 30's. Very few of his works for the company remain today. ...
Category
Danish Art Deco Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Black Forest Carved & Intricately Inlaid Walnut Musical Chair, Swiss, Ca. 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A black forest carved walnut chair, the seat and seatback with intricately inlaid cartouches each depicting an alpine chamois, with carved edelweiss and leaves, with the working musi...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Baule Tribe from the Ivory Coast of West Africa is well-known for their artistic tribal art, sculptures, and furniture. With a rich cultural history, their creations are also full of history both visually and in their execution. This beautiful pair of chairs is the visual epitome of the tribe’s talents.
The thin, wooden yokes...
Category
Ivorian Modern Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
French 1930s University Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
French university chair with one armrest for taking notes. Great patina and shape. Ca 1930s France.
Category
French Industrial Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Armchairs “The Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs “The Red Chair” designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen,
Denmark, 1930.
Oak, leather upholstery and brass.
Stamped ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS SNEDKERIER 45 NORREBROGADE KOBENHAVN’
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol. 2, ill. and mentioned p. 79–80.
The design detailing of these magnificent chairs...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early Dutch Lounge Chair in Oak and Rope
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, rope, the Netherlands, circa 1910
This early Dutch lounge chair is executed in oak and is designed by 't Binnenhuis and attributed to Jac van den Bosch. The chair is ...
Category
Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Set of Régence Style Mahogany Armchairs and Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of Régence style mahogany armchairs and side chairs
French, early 20th century
Measures: Armchairs: Height 103cm, width 56cm, depth 50cm
Side chairs: Height 87cm, width 43cm, ...
Category
French Régence Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
René Joubert & Philippe Petit for DIM, Pair of Art Deco Chairs, France, 1925
Located in New York, NY
René Joubert & Philippe Petit for DIM for DIM (Décoration Intérieure & Moderne)
A pair of side chairs with inverted U shaped backs (each with a sloping...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Bas Van Pelt Tubular Armchair in Original Grey Sisal
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas Van Pelt for EMS/My Home, armchair, tubular metal and sisal armchair, the Netherlands, 1920s.
This classic armchair is designed by Bas Van Pelt and is executed with a sisal back...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Two Edwardian Mahogany Chairs by Gill & Reigate
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Two Edwardian mahogany chairs by Gill & Reigate, each with an oval back, reeded arms and turned, reeded legs, the back legs out splayed, the b...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Side Chair, France, 1925
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
A lacquered walnut side chair designed by Jules Leleu with an elegant, tall back covered in a round upholstered cushion, and beautifully carved, tapered legs.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Jules Leleu, Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1925
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
The house of Leleu rose to prominence in the 1920s during the Art Deco period, and became known for the ornate classicism of its richly refined furniture...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Macassar
French Art Nouveau Chairs by Louis Majorelle
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Nouveau chairs by Louis Majorelle.
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique German Antler Chairs with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique German Antler chairs with rococo style upholstery.
German, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 108cm, width 212cm, depth 80cm
The...
Category
German Rococo Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Antler, Upholstery
Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden. A chair with foot stool made in during the first part of 20th century in Sweden. Upholstered i...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slung African stargazer chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.
Category
African Tribal Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Italian 'Chiavari' Brass and Velvet Chairs
Located in London, GB
Four Italian 'Chiavari' brass and velvet chairs
Italian, early 20th century
Measures: Height 91cm, width 42cm, depth 40cm
The chairs in this set of four are crafted from brass, ...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Pair of Louis Majorelle Chairs
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Nouveau pair of Louis Majorelle chairs
Measures: Width: 17", depth: 15.5", height: 38".
In good condition.
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late Victorian Sheraton Revival Painted Satinwood Two-Seat Settee
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian Sheraton revival painted satinwood two-seat settee, the double shield back and curved arms set upon square tapering front legs and outswept back legs, painted in pol...
Category
English Sheraton Antique Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
1920s Silver Birch Armchair by H.C. Dexter Chair Company
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon, substantial rustic armchair built of Silver Birch with a double-caned seat and back.
'The frames are built of the beautiful Silver Birch, which grows only in a small ...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Desk Chair by François Linke, circa 1910
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A gilt bronze-mounted mahogany desk chair by François Linke.
French, circa 1910.
Signed 'F. Linke' to one acanthus clasp.
Linke made six versions of this chair in two sizes...
Category
French Louis XV Early 20th Century Chairs
1920s Pair of Modernist Ladder Back Chairs Attributed to Josef Urban
By Josef Urban
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and highly architectural pair of hall chairs showing both Arts & Crafts and Secessionist influences. These expressive ladder back chairs are crafted of oak and are in exce...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Léon Jallot, Early Art Deco Side chair, France, c. 1922
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Carved fruitwood Art Deco side chair by Léon Jallot.
Provenance: This set of furniture, comprised of a pair of armchairs, a pair of side chairs,...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Single Chair by Leon Jallot Art Nouveau, France, circa 1906
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Low curved walnut frame, carved with straight grooves along the back and inset with two bronze plaques decorated with a pine-cone motif. Signed.
OUR REFERENCE N6489
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Walnut
English Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English Arts and Crafts period armchair, the shaped crest over slatted back, the arms similarly slatted, standing on square legs on original brass and ceramic castors, the uphol...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Armchair, Belgium, C. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau armchair in walnut and white leather, in the manner of Henri van de Velde.
Category
Belgian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 English Arts & Crafts Swirl Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 English Arts & Crafts side chairs with upholstered seat and high back with carved swirl design legs connecting by a stretcher.
Category
British Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Oversized Upholstered Armchair
Located in Hudson, NY
Oversized upholstered armchair.
Recently upholstered in French linen.
Category
French Early 20th Century Chairs
Set of Four Louis XV Style Crimson Red Dinning Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of four Louis XV style wooden carved chairs with crimson red brocart fabric.
Category
French Louis XV Antique Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Large George I Style Burgundy Leather Wing Armchair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large George I style burgundy leather wing armchair, of typical shape and generous proportions with pepper-box arms set above cabriole front legs with scroll spandrels and outswept...
Category
English George I Vintage Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather
J. and J. Kohn "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J. and J. Kohn 'Ohrenbackensessel' Chair, designed by Josef Hoffmann
Category
Austrian Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gustav Siegel Settee and Pair of Sidechairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gustav Siegel for J & J Kohn stained beech and brass designed circa, 1905. (1 settee and pair of sidechairs)
Category
Austrian Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Brass
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