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Technique: Hand-Crafted
New Volumes Terracotta Pitcher Stool by Adam Goodrum
Located in CREMORNE, AU
New volumes terracotta pitcher stool by Adam Goodrum.
Capturing the purity of geometry and mathematical balance, New Volumes Pitcher Stool designed by Ada...
Category
2010s Italian Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Velvet Upholstered Stools with Sculptural Brass Legs 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 Philippine Art Deco Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Norton, MA
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair with carved knees and claw-and-ball feet, and a pierced vasiform backsplat, a large size chair and very comfortable for seating.
ht. 40, w...
Category
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Woven Rush Lounge Chair by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the Woven Rush Lounge Chair is class...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Gray Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark walnut brown stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 06).
This chair can b...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Mid Century Heart Chair in Pink Fandango Jacquar, Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Pink Fandango Jacquard by Dedar. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko W...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green.
Set of 24 stacking chairs available, price ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Large Swedish Stump Chair 'Kubbstol' ca 1950
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Stump Chair 'Kubbstol' ca 1950
Made of solid pine.
Heigth: 93 cm/36.6 inch
Depth: 52 cm/20.4 inch
Width: 57 cm/22.4 inch
Seat Heigth: 47 cm/18.5 inch
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Pine
Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply an exquisite example of a late 19th Century (circa 1870s-1890s) Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair in a single family's collection for 75 years.
Stunning hand-carved chrysant...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durable...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Red Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Velvet, Wood
Webbing Outdoor Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair webbing outdoor with structure in solid
natural teak wood. Upholstered and covered with
special outdoor fabric in light grey finish.
Treated with natural pine extract wax.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Emerald Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Six Mid Century Hand Tufting Chairs, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed.
This chair can be customized to your spe...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Bertu Chair and Ottoman, Suelo Modern Chair and Ottoman, Patio Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Chair and Ottoman, Suelo® Modern Chair and Ottoman, Patio Furniture
This Modern Patio Furniture - Suelo® Chair and Ottoman is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhou...
Category
2010s American Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Handcrafted Oak Lounge Chair
By Loose Fit
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted contemporary lounge chair in English Oak. The freehand waves cut into the wood in this arm chair beautifully enhance the gorgeous grain patterns in this timber.
The wide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Jacquard, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock leat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
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 Philippine Chinese Chippendale Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Due Lamiere Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
This piece of outdoor furniture is galvanized and powder-coated by expert workers in order to prevent weather damage. Made from stainless steel, this comfortable armchair comes with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Yoga Body Chair by Jim Warren for Pearl Dot 1979 Pair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
An important and rare pair of chairs designed by Jim Warren and produced by Pearl Dot, England, they date from 1979. Very cleverly designed to reflect the whole human body, in its fu...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Ash
Melides Chair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Melides Chair, designed in 2024
This chair is formed from 8 slotted elements from which 7 form a curved seat.
Hand-crafted in solid oak by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
Ma...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Oak
Roma Chair
By Emmemobili
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Roma Chair by Emmemobili
Roma, designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Emmemobili, is an elegant chair made from veneered, bent plywood – a true expression of craftsmanship and timeless d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Rombo Outdoor Green Chair
Located in Milan, IT
This retro, vintage-inspired yet simple and contemporary stainless steel chair will blend well both in a traditional and in a more modern patio. The light green color and the soft, s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Mid-Century of Sculptural Chairs with Leather seat, One-of-a-Kind
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
This striking pair of sculptural mid-century modern chairs effortlessly blends form and function. Their tall, commanding presence is defined by a crafted metal frame, featuring whims...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Lina Bo Bardi; Marcelo Ferraz; Marcelo Suzuki. Frei Egidio Chair. Edition 2022
By Lina Bo Bardi, Baraúna
Located in PARIS, FR
The Frei Egídio chair was developed by Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz and Marcelo Suzuki, to equip Mattos' Gregório theater in Salvador. It had to be light and easily transportable an...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Pair of Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Chairs 1904 Jugendstil
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann designed in the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte apartments for the Wittgenstein Family in Vienna and Berlin. The significant pattern from this period were the st...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of New Production Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. New production chairs handmade in Switzerland. Slight weathering and patina give these chairs all the benefi...
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Cement
Children Rocket Chair in Fiber Glass and Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Rocket children chair in fiber glass ideal to go on the moon.
Square are made with masc paint, red velvet upholstery inside.
Sound system and lights are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Lina Bo Bardi; Marcelo Ferraz; Marcelo Suzuki. Girafa" Chair. Edition 2022
By Lina Bo Bardi, Baraúna
Located in PARIS, FR
In 1986, Marcelo Ferraz and Marcelo Suzuki teamed up with Lina Bo Bardi to work on a series of projects in Salvador, such as the Casa do Benin restaurant and the Teatro Gregório de M...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Old Hickory signed Old Hickory Furniture Company ,Martinsville,Indiana this pair of barrel back chairs are in pristine condition.The hand woven cane seating and back side have...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Hickory
McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Ladder Back Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish rattan ladder back style chair made in the California coastal manner by McGuire San Francisco, CA. The chair features thick rattan poles lashed together with leather rawhide ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Dedar Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet
Shagreen Inlaid Stool with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs 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 Philippine Art Deco Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Leather, Velvet Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence leather dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair 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 Indonesian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Modern "Normative-Chair" with Upholstery
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
The "Normative-chair" was created as a part of the "Normative" collection, which was shown in Milan Design Week 2019.
This surreal “Normative” collection makes advances to the Soviet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Metal
Shaker Counter Stool by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Sandalwood Vinyl, Beige Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern Counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also available in leather and COM. Inspired by the boarding ladder steps of an old boat. The anti-slip wooden footrest offer a subtitle warm touch to your feet. This contemporary barstool chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Steel
18th Century Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely elegant, superb quality set of six George III period mahogany dining chairs. A pair of matching armchairs is available separately.
English, circa 1780–1800
Why we lik...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass
Large Wrought Iron Sculptural Peacock Chair Brutalist Mid-Century Inspired
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and rare, this heavy wrought iron peacock chair is more sculpture than seating. Intricate pattern of splines and peacock "feathers" all welded from steel. Bronze finish and ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modern Grand Dining Chairs, Swivel, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Oak, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chair Grand, Swivel, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand chair is a versatile piece with it's swivel base, that combines elegance with functi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Velvet Upholstered Stools with Sculptural Brass Legs 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 Philippine Art Deco Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
About the fabric:
Seat and back is hand tufting b...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Grand Chairs, Swivel, Brass, DEDAR Velvet, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chair Grand, Swivel, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand chair is a versatile piece with it's swivel base, that combines elegance with functi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid Century High Back Chiavari Ladder Chair, Italy 1950's
By Chiavari
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful ladder high-back chair by Chiavari fabricated in Italy, 1950's.
Slim design and amazingly light and firm.
Ebonized hardwood frame with cane seat.
The seat and the struc...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of Two Eileen Chairs
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the elegant designs of the 1930s and 1940s, this chair is in iron with a brass finish, whose back three-rod structure continues till the top. The striking velvet covering...
Category
2010s Italian Other Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
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 Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Wool, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
4x Shaker Counter Stool Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Vinyl & Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Rattan Cracked Ice Style Arm Chairs with Rolling Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of two rattan cracked ice style chairs, in the manner of McGuire, with an ottoman. The chair design features a rattan oval back that frames smaller rattan pieces bound by leath...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Eight 20th Century Copper Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Eight chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It has been made of beechwood. Chairs are after undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats and b...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid-Century Chocolate Brown 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. Designers: Waclaw Lesniewski, Stanislaw Lejkowski. V...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Earl Hand Crafted Walnut Custom Upholstered Moresby Captain Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in walnut and camel leather.
In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Geraldo de Barros. Pair of chaises, Solid wood and fabric. c. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Geraldo de Barros
Pair of Armchairs, c. 1960
Solid Wood and Fabric
Dimensions: 42 x 39 x 84.5 cm (H)
This exceptional pair of armchairs, designed by Geraldo de Barros in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Walnut and Maple TUPELA chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and solid brass accents. Walnut dining or desk handmade chair with a Maple seat-back. Camel leather upholstered seat. Hand-crafted in Lo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Brass
Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of concrete loop chairs by Willy Guhl. This pair of chairs were designed by Willy Guhl in 1954. Guhl watched as the Eternit fiber cement panels were fabricated with a mac...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Hand-Crafted Chairs
Materials
Cement
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