Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century

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 these oak chairs show, 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 backs and octagonal seats...

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 these oak chairs show, 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 backs and octagonal seats...

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...

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...

This so-called “deck or cruise chair” is not only visually arresting, but also interesting thanks to its historical use. Folding chairs have been used as seating in the Mediterranean...

These artistic chairs have a sculptural look that is often refereed to as an “oyster”. From Finn Juhl’s “France chair” to Seymour “James” Weiner’s “Oyster” chair, this style has been...

Rare early 20th century dentist / medical chair made in white painted wood with dark green leather upholstered seat and neck rest. The neck rest is height adjustable so it would accommodate both adults and children when in use. The seat also has a very modernist pattern made with upholsterers decor nails similar to that of German/Swedish designer Otto Schulz and what he used on his cabinets. The high back style of chair is also very much associated with the grand father of Scottish design Charles Rennie...

Step back in time with this exquisite 20th Century Central European Bistro Chair, a piece that captures the essence of classic café culture. Its warm, dark wood tone and the graceful...

An early 20th century Moroccan armchair with an elaborate pattern of repeated large and small eight-point stars executed in inlaid exotic and ebonized woods and mother-of-pearl. The ...

Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood in medium oak color. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dress...

Near pair of early 20th century oak hall chairs. Purchased from Bishton Hall, Staffordshire, UK. Top quality sturdy armchairs with geometric relief carving. Measurements: 8...

A beautiful chair called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stabile. The who...