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Technique: Polished
Set of 3 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Brass Steel Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Organic Contemporary Bar Stool Old Silver Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Sculptural Organic Bar Stool, Aged Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Organic Contemporary Bar Stool, Old Silver Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set Contemporary Chaise Lounge & Footstool Black Metal Natural Tan Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Chaise longue and footstool black smoke steel and natural tobacco leather, Modern style, Wanderlust collection.
Serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small deta...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tack Bench in Brass, Bright Brass
By Uhuru Design
Located in Denver, PA
The Tack Bench in Brass charts a zig-zagging course in welded sheets of 1/4" brass. Refined and minimal, The Tack Bench makes a striking entryway or reception room centerpiece.
Avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Desk Chair with Woven Upholstery, c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern desk chair or side chair with chromed cantilevered frame in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a woven textile by Rogers & Goffigon fabric in hues of...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Sculptural Bar Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Navy Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Organic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Metal & Blue Navy Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Organic Bar Stool w. Backrest Black Smoke Metal & Cognac Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Sculptural Bar Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Steel & Cognac Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Aged Brass Metal and Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Scandinavian Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kitchen Counter Barstool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Santos, Imposing Seat, Sculptural Chair in White by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Santos Chair
Somewhere between an imposing throne and a glass of champagne, Santos, designed by Joel Escalona, is suitable for use in halls, bars, hotels, homes and even outdoors. ...
Category
2010s Mexican Other Polished Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Artisan Contemporary Chaise Lounge Old Silver Steel & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary chaise lounge belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in smal...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel, Brass
Sculptural Artisan Made Chaise Lounge Old Silver Metal & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the doubl...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool, Old Silver Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Marco Zanuso Brown Leather & Brass Slipper Chairs by Arflex Italy 1955
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex slipper chairs.
Measurements: 21" D seat , 20" W seat, 15" H seat front, 13" H seat back, 24" H back seat, 33"H overall.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Chrome and Tweed Desk Chair Upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon, c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-century modern desk chair or side chair with sleek cantilevered frame in polished chromed steel. Upholstered in woven tweed Rogers & Goffigon fabric in hues of steel blue and gre...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A Pair of Chairs, Livingroom Exclusive Edwardian Mahogany Boxwood Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
Magnificently created a set of decorative antique Edwardian English seats. The shaped top rail is inlaid with leafy scrollwork above a pierced splat, the stuff-over seat upholstered in a shield and crown motif striped fabric on turned cylindrical, tapered legs. It can bring exclusive warmth and beauty at 45cm wide x 45cm deep x 45cm seat height.
A Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Boxwood Strung Inlaid Livingroom...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Polished Chairs
Materials
Organic Material, Yarn, Cotton, Fabric, Wood, Boxwood, Hardwood
Vertigo V Sculptural Chair by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Vertigo V Sculptural Chair by Pol Quadens
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 400 cm.
Materials: Polished stainless steel.
Pol Quadens was born in Brussels. His father was active in the fields of composites the metal industry, and the world of materials, therefore, surrounded Pol since his early childhood. After his artistic studies, he starts restoring vintage cars. This experience has allowed him to gain strong practical skills and a deep knowledge of all materials.
In 1987, he made his first creations and production of objects. His sensitivity and passion for the arts led him to create functional artworks. His CD shelf...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Vintage Bentwood Chairs – 1950s-1960s, Beech Wood, New Viennese Weaving
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 2 Bentwood Chairs – Probably 1950s–1960s
Manufacturer unknown
Beautifully sturdy beech wood frames, professionally refurbished and oiled.
Both chairs feature newly handwoven ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Desk Chair 1960s-1970s Mid-Century Office Chair Beech Wood Frame & G
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Desk Chair 1960s-1970s ✨
A stylish and functional vintage desk chair from the 1960s-1970s, crafted with timeless mid-century design. The manufacturer is unknown...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Gustavian Carved Canework Dining Chairs Natural Finish, Early 1900s A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual early 1900s pair of Gustavian carved canework dining chairs in natural finish with fully webbed seats and lots of detail.
The carved canework is really lovely with the delic...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Polished Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 5 Cobra Chairs in steel and black leather by Giotto Stoppino, 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Chair set made in the 1970s by Giotto Stoppino (Milan, 1926).
Single chrome-plated tubular steel frame and black faux leather, made in Italy. In perfect condition chrome plating, se...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Chrome and Saddle Leather Dinning Chairs Attributed to CY Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare set of six polished chrome and black saddle leather dining chairs attributed to CY Mann. According to the person that we purchased this from, they were originally purchased from...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Chrome
DeCastelli Pensando Ad Acapulco Chair in Polished Brass by IvDesign
By DeCastelli, IVDESIGN
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pensando ad Acapulco (Thinking of Acapulco) is a tribute to the iconic Acapulco Chair of the Fifties. It gives shape to a new understanding of what a ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950s Industrial Chair – Adjustable German Factory Stool, Beech Wood
Located in Hannover, DE
🏭 Vintage 1950s Industrial Chair – German Design 🇩🇪
A true piece of history! This industrial chair from the 1950s is a perfect blend of functionality and timeless design.
Tota...
Category
1750s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Polished Chairs
Materials
Beech
Contemporary Minimal Yellow Velvet Dining Chair With Polished Brass Structure
Located in Porto, PT
Mantis Chair is a luxurious dining chair expressed by a combination of unique materials. A modern dining chair is a perfect option for a modern or classic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of John Vesey "Maximilian Lounge Chairs"
By John Vesey
Located in New York, NY
The “Maximilian Lounge Chair” was John Vesey’s finest and most celebrated chair design — it was also his most expensive one to produce, and appeared in a 1959 issue of Vogue. The aluminum frame was wrought rather than cast, solid rather than assembled, and polished to a seamless satiny sheen. An industrial-aluminum screen supports the black-leather upholstery tufted in a pattern that harks back to the 19th century. So too does the chair’s form that’s based on low-slung Latin American planters’ chairs. One that belonged to the ill-fated Emperor Maximilian of Mexico...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
18th Century Cherrywood Side Chair Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique 18th century cherrywood side chair from the period of emperor Joseph II. of Austria, the son of empress Maria Theresia, around 1790. Made of solid cherrywood, this decorative antique chair...
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Polished Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Needle Armchair or Chair in Polished Aluminium or with Polished Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Needle in polished aluminium with
armrests, L 54 x D 53 x H 79cm, price: 1850,00€.
Also available without armrests, L 53 x D 47 x H 79cm,
price: 1550,00€.
Also available wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Polished Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair Sculpted Acrylic Armchairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s sculpted acrylic armchairs, newly professionally polished and reupholstered in a natural linen with a metallic silver sheen. They do have some stress marks where the arylic was...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
Alias 07E New Lady Soft Chair with Upholstery Seat and Polished Aluminum Frame
By Paolo Rizzatto, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 07E New Lady Soft Chair with Upholstery Seat and Polished Aluminum Frame by Paolo Rizzatto
Small armchair with 3-legs base in die-cast aluminium lacquered or polished. Shell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Polished Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bloat Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair bloat made in polished stainless steel,
using bending properties of steel sheets.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Polished Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Maia Dining Chairs, Blue Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Maia Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Maia leather dining chair takes its name from the novel Maias, a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vertigo II Sculptural Chair by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Vertigo ii Sculptural Chair by Pol Quadens
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 80 x W 120 x H 300 cm.
Materials: Polished stainless steel.
Pol Quadens was born i...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Alias 445 Rollingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in White Mesh with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 445 Rollingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in White Mesh with Polished Aluminum Frame by Alberto Meda
Height adjustable chair with arms, with soft (or hard or soft breaking ***) castor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Polished Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Straw Upholstery Chair, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A lovingly maintained chair with full natural straw upholstery and linear inlay detail, recently inspected by a carpenter. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: Height 89 cm Length 50 cm ...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Polished Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Chippensteel 0.5 Polished Raw Steel Lacquered Color Carbon Steel Seating
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chippensteel 0.5 is fine example of blending FiDU process and craftmanship. The 2D form is cut from metal sheet and goes through welding and inflanting, becoming three dimensional fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Petite Sized Teak Hardwood Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural teak wood bench with live edges. This cute little bench, just under 3.5 feet in length, has been created from the root and limbs of I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Polished Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Gervasoni Brick Chair in Grey Rawhide Seat with Chrome Frame by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Brick 23 chair without armrests has a structure in polished chromed steel rod. Light lines and low thicknesses are emphasised by the grey parchment weave of the seat and backrest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lavender Purple Block Chair Up - Dining Chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Lavender Purple Block Chair Up - Dining Chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
Dimensions: 57 x 45 x H 95cm
Materials: stainless steel, inkjet printed velvet, high density polyuret...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Alias V01 Vina Armchair in Torba Leather Seat with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias V01 Vina Armchair in Torba Leather Seat with Polished Aluminum Frame by Patrick Norguet
Armchair with structure in lacquered or polished aluminium with woven elastic belts. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Polished Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of seven Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six dining chairs and one armchair on high, elegant square tapered legs with thread inlays. The rear legs are slightly flared and, together with the rounded backrests, give th...
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Polished Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Chippensteel 1.0 Chair in Polished Stainless Steel 'limited Edition' by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Chippensteel 1.0 chair in Polished stainless steel 'limited Edition' by Zieta
Dimensions: D 60 x W 41 x H 78 cm
Material: Polished stainless steel.
About
A development of the limited edition Chippensteel chair...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Torquemada" Matt Lacquered Textured Beech Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Torquemada" is a chair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, with a structure in matt lacquered textured beech available, as Philippe Starck himself revealed in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Candice" Bench, Stainless Steel, Bronze Details, Handmade, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Candice" Bench, Stainless Steel, Bronze Details, Handmade, Istanbul.
Made to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materials and finishes.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Polished Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Torquemada" Chair in Carved Brushed Oak by Philippe Starck for Driade, 2017
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Torquemada" is a chair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, with a structure available in the following versions: brushed oak or brushed oak with carved backrest and seat. Backrest element support is in polished or mirror finished cast aluminum. Indoor use only.
DIMENSIONS:
D. 18.8", W. 16.1", H. 30.5", Seat H. 18.3"
Although these pieces of design seem apparently imperfect and unique, the collection is composed of a table and a set of seats: a chair, an armchair and a stool. The latter feature two handcuffs in mirror-polished stainless steel, a detail that is as structural as well as decorative and ironically reminiscent of the imagery coming from the ancient Inquisition and its infamous and fearsome prosecutor. A link that regards the concept as well as the project and explains where the name of this collection comes from. Each piece is also available in a more precious version, in gouged oak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed – Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Teak Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet – Denmark, 1960s
Offered here is a beautiful set of four vintage dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed and produced by K...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Teak
Modern Chair Mount S1 Stainless Steel by Dali Home
Located in Berlin, BE
Unusual combination of art product design and functionality. The idea of building genuine eco & sustainable brand, using mostly tested materials, which we cover with lifetime warranty.
DALI HOME...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
DeCastelli Pensando Ad Acapulco Chair in Polished Copper by IvDesign
By IVDESIGN, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pensando ad Acapulco (Thinking of Acapulco) is a tribute to the iconic Acapulco Chair of the Fifties. It gives shape to a new understanding of what a ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Copper
Love Chair in Ninfea with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love is all around. Clench yours tight, hold it close, and bestow on it the shiny perch it so wishes it deserved. Love Chair for Ghidini 1961 provides a sumptuously soft landing for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Classic Dining Room Chair in Leather & Polished Golden Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
Slip the Nora chair into your dining decor and watch it transform your space into one oozing retro charm. A dining chair with a leather back adds an eye-catching element that brings ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Bronze Jellyfish Chair by Clotilde Ancarani
Located in London, GB
“Jellyfish” chair by Clotilde Ancarani
Material: Bronze, golden polish
Dimensions: H 80 x Ø 38 cm
Year: 2023
The “Jellyfish” bronze chair by Clo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Bronze
duality stainless steal thrones
By Valeria Vasi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Introducing Duality, a collectible pair of sculptural stainless steel chairs that embody the timeless interplay of structured precision and organic fluidity. Strong yet flowing, dist...
Category
2010s Spanish Other Polished Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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