Oak Seating

Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom sp...

Materials: Oak Wood, Original Rush Chord Seats ________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this j...

A beautifully sculptural French tripod stool attributed to Audoux-Minet, dating from the 1950s. The three broad oak slats form a simple yet remarkably graphic structure, supporting a...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s These charming dining chairs designed by the French duo Guillerme et Chambron exemp...

Very sought after set of 4 Danish oak dining chairs Model 60 by Henning Kjærnulf made in the 1960's by Nyrup Møbelfabrik. Very typical of Kjærnulf's designs as he was known for comb...

Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, the Netherlands, 1940s Charming set of armchairs from the 1940s Art Deco period. Their defining elements are the scalloped backrests, which give...

A beautiful and sculptural pair of “Kurul” armchairs in oak & lambswool, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, during the 1960s. The chairs feature highly dis...

"His and hers"-style lounge chairs in quarter-sawn oak and chenille tapestry fabric; featuring winged backs, paddle-style arms, and sculpted block legs. Designed by Henning (Henry) K...

Set of six dining chairs, solid oak, fabric, Europe, 1930s These six solid oak dining chairs date from the 1930s and show a clear Art Deco influence. The most distinctive feature is...

The Portola sofa features a handcrafted solid walnut or oak frame with loose seat and back cushions. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, Californi...

Pair of lounge chairs, solid oak, velvet, Europe, 1960s These armchairs combine traditional cabinetmaking principles with a bold modern vocabulary. Executed in solid oak, the chair...

Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage razor blade chairs in great country style. They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furni...

An exceptional set of six 1940s oak wood dining chairs with a fresh luxurious upholstery job by GROUND ONE SIX. With a luxurious silk velvet fabric by Jim Thompson for Pierre Frey wi...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' dining chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1950s These armchairs by the designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme...

Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, st...

A very rare pair of original Ole Wanscher oak framed "Safari chairs" with canvas seats and tilting backs. Made in Denmark by PJ Furniture in the 1960s. This is Wanschers take on the ...

A wonderful early 20th century provincial bench in solid oak. Most probably France, 1910-1940. Utilitarian of origin, this bench features a modest yet architectural silhouette with ...

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, pair of dining armchairs, model '3758A', fabric, oak, Denmark, design 1930, made 1940s These dining chairs were designed in 1930 and mad...

The San Rafael Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted ...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Petit Repos' lounge chairs, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furn...

A pair of oak and floral-printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Pierluigi Colli, Italy, c. 1930s. Literature: Colli, Interni Altoborghesi, Deposito Culturale, Torino,...

This French artisan made oak farm table bench from the turn of the twentieth century is constructed using hand pegged mortise and tenon joinery and features a seat with rounded ends ...

An exceptionally rare Dutch Baroque hall bench, or halbank, dating from circa 1720 - 1740, executed in solid carved oak and closely following the decorative language associated with Daniel Marot (1661–1752). A highly unusual survivor from the Dutch Baroque interior - sculptural and exuberantly carved, yet exceptionally intimate in scale. The hall bench (halbank) is a distinctly Dutch type of furniture that became fashionable around 1700, when the entrance halls of prosperous Dutch houses developed into increasingly important representative spaces. In the grand canal houses and patrician townhouses of cities such as Amsterdam, these halls were often furnished quite sparingly, allowing a small number of impressive objects, such as a standing clock, console or richly carved bench, to become part of the architecture itself. The finest hall benches were therefore conceived more as sculptural elements for an interior than as functional seating. Their elaborate carving echoed the carved woodwork, stucco decoration and architectural ornament found elsewhere in the house. Surviving examples are rare, particularly those retaining such an extensive and sophisticated carved decoration. The development of this type of furniture is closely connected with the enormous influence of Daniel Marot, the French Huguenot architect, engraver and designer who settled in the Netherlands and became court designer to Stadholder-King William III of Orange. Marot introduced the grandeur and ornamental vocabulary of the French Louis XIV court to the Netherlands, adapting it to Dutch architecture and interiors. His designs for furniture, interiors, architecture and gardens circulated widely through engravings and provided an important source of inspiration for Dutch craftsmen well into the 18th century. This particular bench is best described as “after Daniel Marot”, referring to this strong stylistic and ornamental connection. The design is remarkably elaborate. The high pierced back is constructed around a strongly symmetrical composition of latticework, sweeping C- and S-scrolls, flowers, acanthus leaves, scrolling foliage and deeply carved ornamental strapwork. At its centre is a charming figurative panel depicting what appears to be a leaping stag or deer in a landscape, positioned above a small shield. Large scrolling elements rise above and around this central motif, while carved rosettes and foliage punctuate the open latticework. The sculptural treatment continues throughout the bench. The arms sweep forward in powerful scrolling curves, the seat rail is carved with continuous foliage, and the pierced apron below forms an almost lace-like sequence of scrolling ornament. Particularly striking are the broad panelled front supports, each decorated with a large flowering foliate motif carved in relief against a textured ground and framed by a dramatic inward-curving scroll. Despite the extraordinary amount of decoration, the bench has unusually modest proportions. At only 98 cm wide, it is considerably smaller than the monumental hall benches normally associated with this tradition, yet it incorporates virtually all of their architectural and ornamental vocabulary. This compact scale is one of its most intriguing characteristics. It strongly suggests that the bench was made as a specific commission for a particular position within a sophisticated private interior, rather than as a conventional large hall bench. It possesses the visual presence of a much larger piece while occupying remarkably little space. Literature: The Schermerhorn Collection: Important Dutch Furniture and Sculpture, Christie’s Amsterdam, 29 September 1999, pp. 8–14, with an essay by Amjad Rauf discussing the history and development of the Dutch hall bench...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, curved sofa, solid oak and fabric, France, 1960s. This sculptural seating ensemble by Guillerme and Chambron features two curved sofas connec...

An elegant example of Danish Modern design, this oak stool features a distinctive hexagonal seat and finely carved legs, newly upholstered in luxuriously soft, natural taupe-colored ...

A set of four slim oak dining chairs from the mid-20th century. These chairs have a light and elegant presence, with narrow frames and a tall upholstered back that gives them a dist...

A set of six oak dining chairs from the 1960s, with a strong Scandinavian brutalist character in the style of Henning Kjærnulf. The chairs have a warm and slightly rustic presence. ...

An English Jacobean-style oak stool from the late 18th Century with a dark stain and wonderful patina. The rectangular seat is covered with reddish-brown leather with a nicely aged,...

Lounge chair, oak, fabric, brass, Europe, 1950s Charming 1950s lounge chair defined by its sweeping curves and embracing silhouette. The back rises gracefully before folding forwar...

This elegant stool is a refined example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The piece is distinguished by its hexagonal seat and softly sh...

A striking pair of Harold Schwartz lounge chairs, circa 1950s, embodying the sculptural elegance and refined craftsmanship of American mid-century modern design. Each chair features ...

FDB Møbler, sofa, solid oak, reupholstered velvet cushions, Denmark, 1950s Crafted by the Danish furniture company FDB Møbler, this sofa reminds of the Shaker-line by Børge Mogensen...

This Iris Modern Counter Stool in White Oak is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion in the thick weave fabr...

An oak and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. In good vintage condition, with visibl...

Striking pair of French Art Deco lounge chairs dating to the 1930s and sourced in Provence, France. Sculptural and architectural in form, the chairs feature substantial oak frames wi...

Pair of lounge chairs, brass, faux leather, oak, Europe, 1940s This elegant pair of armchairs from the 1940s combines refined craftsmanship with a strong architectural presence. The...

Our Large Orleans ottoman upholstered in Arjumand's World Tapisserie XVII Velvet, which references old Western European tapestries of another time. Artful seaming and pattern placeme...

This Contemporary Parker Bench in Warm Slate is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, elevated, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortabl...

Henning Kjærnulf's lounge chair, known as the "Razorblade," epitomizes Danish Modern design from the 1960s. Crafted from dark oak with original upholstery by Nyrup Møbelfabrik, its u...

Børge Mogensen wingback chairs and ottoman original upholstered with red leather. Legs of oak. Model 2202 and 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.

Set of six dining chairs, cerused oak and leather, Europe, 1930s Charming set of Art Deco dining chairs from the 1930s. Executed in oak, the framework features a distinctive, prono...

Danish set of six Razorblade dining chairs in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s. The seats are upholstered in a deep red pile fabric. The backrest...

The Sabre Leg Bench The Sabre Leg Bench is a refined expression of mid-century modern design, defined by its sculptural frame and distinctive tapered legs that sweep gracefully bene...

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, set of six dining chairs, oak, leather, brass, Denmark, 1964 These dining chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet t...

Bas van Pelt for My Home sofa, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s/1940s This elegant sofa was designed by Dutch designer Bas van Pelt and produced in the Netherlands during the 1930s o...

Rare pair of lounge chairs by an unknown designer and maker, produced in Sweden during the 1920s. Crafted in solid oak and upholstered in dark brown, almost black leather. The chairs...

Benches, straw, oak, Europe, 1950s An impressive set of comfortable long benches, measuring an exceptional 3.5 meters in width, combining simplicity with striking presence. Crafted...

A beautiful and sculptural set of six oak dining chairs designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, during the 1960s. Known as the iconic “Razorblade” model...

Set of six Mid-Century Dutch Brutalist dining chairs in solid oak with woven rush seats. Each chair features a ladder back with three horizontal slats and a distinctive arched top ra...

Pair of 1930s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Striped Upholstery. Combining comfort with architectural form, these chairs feature the beautiful curves characteristic of Nordic Art ...

Our Orleans ottoman upholstered in Arjumand's World Tapisserie XVII Velvet, which references old Western European tapestries of another time. Artful seaming and pattern placement cre...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Petit Repos' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, ...

A beautiful and sculptural pair of Danish lounge chairs, made in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf during the 1960s. Crafted in solid oak, the chairs feature a combination of rob...

English set of four oak dining chairs in the late Georgian style (late 18th century), handcrafted from oak with tactile grain and rich color. The rather restrained backs get their ch...

This is a particularly unusual Georgian hall bench. When I first saw it I was convinced it was Arts & Crafts but when I looked closer it all looks to be much earlier which makes the ...

A wonderful set of six English limed oak chairs. Not quite matching. They are actually 2 different models ( 3 + 3 ). The chairs have the same basic characteristics. Firstly, the de...

1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original striped green furniture velour, dark oak wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Wear ...

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and "Woodland Rose" a design by Studio Atkinson. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-C...

Armchair Attributed to Jean Pascaud – France, circa 1940 A refined French armchair dating from the 1940s, attributed to Jean Pascaud, featuring a gracefully curved blond wood frame ...

A robust Dutch Brutalist dining chair in solid oak, made in the Netherlands around 1970. The price is per chair; two chairs are currently available, so you can buy one or both. The p...