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...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chairs, fabric, oak, France, 1960s Beautiful lounge chairs designed by the French duo Guillerme et Chambron. The pieces consist of a s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Jacob Kjaer dining chairs, brass, oak, leather, Denmark, 1930s This rare set of eight dining chairs by Jacob Kjær beautifully embodies the refined character of Danish design from t...

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 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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Tsuki Bench combines soft, sculptural lines with the timeless warmth of solid oak or walnut, creating a refined piece that balances comfort with understated elegance. Fully uphol...

Tage Poulsen's TP633 two-seater sofa for CI Designs is built around a solid oak frame with a distinctly rectilinear structure. Slatted side panels on each arm, squared block legs, an...

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 dining chairs, rush, oak, France, 1940s These six dining chairs from France exemplify the restrained rustic modernism, executed in durable solid oak paired with natural ...

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...

Oak safari lounge chair in the manner of Borge Mogensen, 1960s. The frame is built from rounded oak wood with horizontal stretcher rails, flat armrests, and four straight legs, all i...

This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. It is finished with a beautiful caramel colored commercial grade fi...

"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, 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...

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...

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...

The Sabi Bench celebrates the quiet beauty of simplicity and natural imperfection, expressed through a refined balance of solid wood structure and a softly upholstered seat. Warm, co...

This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, these chairs represent a rare variant of Kjærn...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four 'Véronique' dining chairs, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s The Véronique dining chair set by renowned French design duo Jacques...

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...

The Hibi Bench combines sculptural simplicity with the inviting softness of sheepskin upholstery, creating a refined piece that balances comfort with timeless craftsmanship. Its clea...

A characterful set of six Danish dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in oak and dating from the 1960s. The chairs feature Kjærnulf’s distinctive combination of traditional Sc...

Charming Danish stool / footstool from the 1960s, crafted in solid oak with decorative turned legs and a simple stretcher base. The stool has been newly upholstered in soft natural ...

The Kalmar Entry Chair is a refined balance of craftsmanship and natural texture. Constructed from solid white oak, each piece is finished in a warm Montana brown that highlights the...

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...

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...

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

Rare and sculptural pair of Brutalist Oak lounge chairs, France, circa 1960s. Very beautiful construction entirely made of solid oak, with generous proportions and a particularly co...

The Sabi Bench celebrates the quiet beauty of simplicity and natural imperfection, expressed through a refined balance of sculptural solid walnut and a softly upholstered seat. Warm...

A rare set of eight French dining chairs from the 1950s, composed of six side chairs and two chairs with armrests. The solid wooden frames show a clear architectural structure, wit...

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, set of six ‘Dialogo’ dining chairs; the seat and back rest in a rich black lacquered fiberglass and supported on angular oak wood frames. The ‘D...

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...

An iconic and sculptural “Dondolo” rocking chair designed by Luigi Crassevig and produced in Italy in the late 60s New cane This exceptional example embodies the refined craftsmanshi...

ABOUT A set of four antique bow-back Windsor style banker's or library chairs styled by the Phoenix Chair Company. Phoenix heavily marketed these traditional bow-back styles in thei...

Found in England, a rare corner armchair of exceptional craftsmanship featuring a triangular solid oak seat and elaborately hand-carved back panel with dense geometric patterning and...

Elegant pair of Classic Danish lounge chairs attributed to the famous design duo Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen. Simple yet refined lines raised on legs of solid oak. Solid and st...

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 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...

Compact Dutch Art Deco loveseat with an oak frame and blue upholstery. The frame runs along the outer arms, across a curved base rail, and terminates in small block feet. Chamfered c...

Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, 'Copenhagen II' lounge chair, model 'MV60', solid oak, leather, brass, Denmark, design 1960, made 1960s/70s The MV60 lounge chair, also known as Co...

Iconic Lamino lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Crafted in oak plywood with a beautifully shaped frame and a comfortable seat upholstered in brown suede. The frame...

The Holland Stool Upholstered leather seat top and back / premium foam cushion / solid wood leg braces / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish Frame - Black, Bronz...

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chair, model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1958 The BM 61 dining chair was designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in 1958 and is a fi...

A striking set of eight Country French Provincial or Renaissance style curule dining chairs hand-crafted out of aged leather and oak. The chairs features tall backs ending in a scrol...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, coupled lounge chairs with side table, fabric, oak, France, 1960s Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high quality solid oak furnit...

An incredible set of 8 dining chairs in oak, seat & back reupholstered in an organic hessian, adding a touch of rustic charm while ensuring comfort and durability. This set is in the...

The Beverly Chair brings timeless charm and tailored comfort to smaller spaces. Its soft, rounded silhouette and delicate piping reflect classic elegance, while the plush cushioning ...

A particularly handsome Dutch Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and showing a beautiful balance between architectural restraint and subtle sculptural movement. The d...

Pair Henning Kjærnulf Razorblade armchairs for Farsø Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Solid oak frame with seat and backrest upholstered in striped wool fabric. All armchairs are in good...