Erik Magnussen Z Folding Chairs in Green w new Belgian Linen, Bieffeplast 1965

A splendid brass example of the Chiavari style first developed in the coastal town of Chiavari, south of Milan, Italy. This particular specimen is in excellent condition, with a lovely recent restoration of the upholstery, well cushioned, in a tasteful dark green velvet. The chair is in very sound condition and is of a higher quality than others we have handled - notably the shaping of the feet and the back are particularly fine. The original Chiavari chair is a delicate-boned creature in light-weight timber, designed to be both light and strong. It’s turned timber frame gave the opportunity for elaborate decoration which was popular in the mid to late 1800s. The brass version was created in the 1950s as a playful reference to the original, the brass emphasising the elaborate framework. It’s intended as a decorative chair for hallways, as a bedside chair, or can be used as a feature chair...

An Art Nouveau Flemish earthenware vase from Torhout, dating to the early 1900s. The simple, attractive shape and incised design are typical of the...

A pair of wildly romantic 1980s candlesticks in the Empoli style - bold and bountiful. Very pretty Teal coloured glass balloon stems with spiral pattern, finished with a clear gla...

This delightful trinket box made of specimen New Zealand timbers was made in the mid 1950s. New Zealand at this time had a small but viable tourism industry, based on the country's e...

Simple but stylish Dark Green torchiere floor lamp from IKEA, circa 1985. Construction is light and economical as you would expect from IKEA. Molded plastic cream colored shade, meta...

A very large framed oil on canvas by extensively exhibited Australian artist, Beverley Downie. Downie's keen interest in opera has always influenced ...

Impressive vintage Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down folding chairs by Torben Orzkov in Denmark, a pair. Comprised of chrome tube frames and n...

Rare pair of Z easy chairs designed by Erik Magnussen. Produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark c. 1968 folding chairs. Original paint and canvas slip on upholsteries. Price is for the ...

Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen, produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark in 1968. Dark brown lacquered metal tube frame with the original natural linen canvas slip-on seat. There...

Rare pair of Z easy chairs designed by Erik Magnussen. Produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark.

Rare set of four folding lounge chairs by Erik Magnussen, made of brown lacquered tubular steel with linen covers, and a table with a travertine table top.

Very rare large set of eighteen 'Magnus' chairs designed by the famous Danish designer Erik Magnussen. “To complicate things is simply just foolish” The chair was designed for famous...