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Technique: Polished
Set of 2 BNF Chaise Chairs by Dominique Perrault & Gaelle Lauriot Prevost
Located in Geneve, CH
BNF chaise chair by Dominique Perrault & Gaelle Lauriot Prevost
Materials: nickel-plated metal structure, backrest in doussié-lingué veneer
Dimensions: D 64 x W 59 x H 114 cm
The new chair of the National Library of France is an important seat, adapted to this prestigious place and designed by Gaelle Lauriot Prevost and Dominique Perrault of DPA. It is in satin nickel-plated metal, with a molded beech seat, covered with dust-lingual wood veneer.
COEDITION is a French publisher of high-end contemporary furniture created in 2014. Thanks to the diversity of the languages ??of its international designer's partners, COEDITION is an avant-garde brand, with the concern and the desire for sustainability. They are selected with great care. Among other things, solid woods and veneers are, depending on their origins and terms of supply. Our manufacture is only made in Italy, with the best craftsmen in the profession, committed to quality and the environment.
Today 13 great designers are creating exclusive collections for COEDITION: Patricia Urquiola, Patrick Jouin, Luca Nichetto, Rodolfo Dordoni, Shin Azumi ”, Michael Anastassiades, Olivier Gagnère, Dominique Perrault and Gaelle Lauriot Prévost, Marco Zanuso Jr., Arnaud and Aki Cooren, and finally Alain Moatti.
Our catalog offers furniture for the home, public places, reception areas, restaurants, hotels. Our raw materials are carefully selected, solid woods and veneers, according to their origins.
Dominique Perrault
Laureate of the Imperial Premium and member of the Institute, Dominique Perrault, architect, and urban planner, is professor and director of the Underground Architecture Laboratory (SUB LAB) at EPFL, Switzerland. From the National Library of France, his main projects include the Velodrome and the Olympic Swimming...
Category
2010s French Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool, Aged Brass Metal & Cognac Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Contemporary Classic Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s European Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool, Black Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kitchen Stool with Backrest Brass Steel Natural Tobacco Leather Modern
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
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms....
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Polished Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France
By France & Banting 1
Located in Richmond, London
A fine pair of hall chairs of the Regency period, attributed to Thomas Banting and William France.
England, circa 1820.
Why we like them
These fine hall chairs have a particularly elegant and sophisticated scrolled cartouche design of the backs, with the finest carving and figuring of the timber. Also of great colour and natural patination, these chairs are highly decorative and rare.
Attribution
The design of these chairs is identical to a set of hall chairs...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Polished Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Iris Spring Chair in Leather by Merve Kahraman, Velvet Faux Fur Matte Brass
Located in New York, NY
Iris Spring Chair in Leather by Merve Kahraman
Velvet, faux fur, leather and matte brass finish.
20" W x 22" D x 39" H. Seat Height 18"
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personifica...
Category
2010s Turkish Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Svante Skogh Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair by Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century armchair with a polished solid beech wood frame by Svante Skogh for Säffle Möbelfabrik. This chair has be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool , Old Silver Metal & Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Contemporary Chaise Lounge Black Smoke 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
Sculptural Contemporary Chaise Lounge Aged Brass Steel & Dark Brown 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 Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Brass Metal & Navy 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
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tan 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
Set Contemporary Chaise Lounge & Footstool Old Silver Metal & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Contemporary chaise lounge & footstool old silver steel and blue saddle leather. Wanderlust Collection
Serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Artisan Made Contemporary Chaise Lounge Old Silver Steel & Dark Brown 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 small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
SINGLE Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
A SINGLE Italian postwar design 1970s polished nickel desk chair with upholstered seat and back panel.
Category
20th Century Polished Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Alias 901 Young Lady Chair with White Upholstered Seat & Polished Aluminum Frame
By Paolo Rizzatto, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 901 Young Lady Chair with White Upholstered Seat & Polished Aluminum Frame by Paolo Rizzatto
Swivel easy chair with structure in die-cast pol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Polished Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
One of a kind sculptural chair, handcrafted
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
One of a kind sculptural chair. An unusual design hand crafted in scagliola. The creative process resembles that used in sculpture making ; s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Human Wood Chair in Solid Natural Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Human in solid natural
wood in bianco finish, with 2
polished brass feet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Dining Chairs Set of 6 Marquetry Dark Honey, Early 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Art Deco dining chairs with the distinctive inlaid seat backs with beautiful detailed marquetry figures of woman.
The top grade flame ven...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Polished Chairs
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs Style of Niels Moller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of very elegant and simple dining chairs with ladder backs and generous seats created from Rosewood. Late sixties and in excellent v...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Contemporary Neutral Colors Velvet Dining Chair with Gold Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Davis Dining Chair exudes a quiet elegance and undeniably luxury energy. This modern dining chair is perfect for a luxury dining room project with a unique design shape upholstered i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Love Chair Powder Rose in Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
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 the love you’ve decided to start domesticating. Seated on a pale soft cushion and subtly yet firmly supported by the airy twists of the brass heart backrest your love has just enough room to stay right where it is. Thus installed it stays beautiful and liberating, and offers you the love-keeper a golden grip on it to bind it, chain it, or lock it up and silently hope it never breaks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern "Homy-Chair" by Supaform
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
This chair is a part of an imaginary scene, which was designed by Supaform in 2019.
Thanks to a private french customer this chair was thought out and realized as a real piece and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Ten Chrome and Royal Blue Velvet Dining Chair Attributed to Pierre Cardin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing 1970s set of ten polished chrome dining arm chairs attributed to Pierre Cardin. The frames are in original condition. Newly recovered in soft royal blue velvet.
Dimensi...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern De Castro Dining Chairs, Camel Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
De Castro Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The De Castro dining chair is a tribute to one of the most remarkable Portuguese love stories, cel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Figueroa Dining Chair, Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa dining chair.
Evo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
"Diamante" Set of Eight Chairs with Bronze, Hand Crafted, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Diamente" Chair with Bronze Details and Plexiglass, Hand Crafted, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Polished Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Modern Liberty Armchair Low Back in Polished Brass and White Sheep Fur Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe Pair of Brno Style Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe style flat bar chairs.
Polished flat stainless steel frames upholstered in a Harris wool tweed bluish color over padded seats and backs with a padded...
Category
20th Century American Bauhaus Polished Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Accent Chair, Sapele Wood, Leather, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sense Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Sense leather lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to encourag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
"Maestà" Chair with Bronze Details and Tailor Made Leather, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Maestà" chair with bronze details and tailor made leather, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Polished Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
off White Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s off white leather, chrome and whitewash oak ‘eclipse’ lounge chair by Jay Spectre.
In original condition shows minor wear consistent with age. The leather has been professio...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Chrome
"Galeone" Bench with Stainless Steel, Walnut and Bronze Details, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Galeone" Bench with Stainless Steel, Walnut and Bronze Details, Istanbul
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Polished Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Dan Johnson Walnut and Brass Viscount Chair by Selig
By Dan Johnson
Located in Wilton, CT
This Dan Johnson Viscount chair is in its original condition. It has a lovely patina and has kept its structural integrity due to its fine workmanship. Upholstered in its original bl...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Timeless Office Chair, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Greenapple Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Timeless dining chair was designed to withstand the passage of time, serving as a cher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arches Dining Chair, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021
Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021
The Arches dining chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Ming Antique Polished Chairs
Materials
Wood
Indoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abacca, rattan, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 98.5 x 101.5 x H 75cm
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfo...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Nouveau Soild Beechwood Chair to Turn for Height Adjustable
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The chair from the time of Art Nouveau is to turn up and down. The chair is made of solid beech wood and in good restored condition.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Polished Chairs
Materials
Beech
"Quartina" Bar Stool with Stainless Steel, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Quartina" Bar Stool with Stainless Steel and Bronze, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Polished Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Bronze
Ghidini 1961 Love Chair Ninfea in Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
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 Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Timeless Office Chair Set of 2, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Greenapple Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Timeless dining chair was designed to withstand the passage of time, serving as a cher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Love Chair Malachite in Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
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 Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
Figueroa Dining Chair, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa dining chair.
Evo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherrywood. The chair is newly upholstered.
In very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Polished Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Chippensteel 0.5 Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chippensteel 0.5 is fine example of blending FiDU process and craftsmanship. The 2D form is cut from metal sheet and goes through welding and inflating, becoming three dimensional fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Polished Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Maia Leather Dining Chairs Set/6, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 6 Maia Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Maia leather dining chair takes its name from the novel Maias, a compelling tale o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Figueroa Dining Chair, Veti & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa dining chair.
Ev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
"California" Bench, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Tailor Made Galuchat Leather
Located in Istanbul, 34
"California" Bench, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Tailor Made Galuchat Leather.
Custom dimensions available.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furnitur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Polished Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Arches Dining Chair, Fusion & Steel, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021
Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021
The Arches dining chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rider Gold Velvet and Brass Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
Parisian Flair. Our modern homage to an Empire style dining chair. Our rider dining chair is petite and glamorous, but ultra-comfy. Great as a dinin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Polished Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Love Chair in Rose 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
"Moglie" Chair with Bronze and Exclusive Accessory, Hand Crafted, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, 34
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
Produced to order. Available in custom sizes and a variety of materi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Polished Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chair Sage Green Velvet and Gold Stainless Steel
Located in Porto, PT
Samira Dining Chair is sophisticated in the shape of a chair. This modern dining chair is upholstered matches wonderfully in any contemporary or luxury dining table.
Materials: Upho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Polished Chairs
Materials
Brass
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