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Material: Textile
20th Century Pair of Lion Beige Dante Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. This is a limited edition and a part of "into the wild" collection of our restored products. Furniture after full carpentry an...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Textile Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin. Previously in the collection of Thonet France, it now completes the Artifort collection. The design of the Moulin date...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Textile Seating

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Textile

Swivel Wing Chair in Red, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition Very sturdy construction. Two items available. Czechoslovakia, 1980s Price for one item.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Steel

Swivel Wing Chair in Red, 1980s
Swivel Wing Chair in Red, 1980s
$536 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Lounge Chair ‘Pernilla 3’ Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lounge chair ‘Pernilla 3’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1946 - 1947. Laminated birch and textile. Stamped. Provenance: This chair, which was special...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Textile, Birch

Rare Donghia Jack Larsen Textile Modular Slipper Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning modular sectional you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the b...
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1990s American Post-Modern Textile Seating

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Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Customizable Wittmann Atrium Sofabed by Wittmann Workshop
Located in New York, NY
In fact, ATRIUM combines several of Wittmann's specialities: an innate ability to bring the greatest possible degree of comfort to any form, its playful mastery of the art of combini...
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2010s Austrian Textile Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile

Minimalist Sofa in Hardwood, Metal and Fabric, Usable Outdoors
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This sofa is made of of hardwood, metal and fabrics. The multi-finish structure is combined with outdoor fabrics such as the Batyline to create an interesting outdoor solution. Bellow the full Skyfolding collection concept: Skyfolding In-Outdoor collection, the collection concept is inspired by the Asian building scaffoldings, where a structure is composed by bamboo sticks crossed to create this inspiring and fascinating structures. We combined elements of this structures and also references from the ballet stretching bars that often combine metal and wood, this combo is the concept very soul. All the figurative elements are abstracted in the design process to extract the precise best of each world, and by then resulting in a collection of delicate objects, cult and curated to the minimum details, in design and engeneering. The collection is composed by outdoor net, batyline or plastic, in a portion leaving room to a more soft design approach that is harmonious, this elements are combined to a structure made of wood and metal that transcends to tech and soft, a paradigm of past, present and future that invite all the viewers to contemplate and reflect in this philosophical matters in a tactile and visual way. Resulting is a essencial and timeless set of objects...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Textile Seating

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Metal

"Kosmos" Chair - Design by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy, 1954
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The "Kosmos" chair, designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy, in 1954, epitomizes timeless sophistication with its geometric lines and graceful framework. Retaining its original...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Textile Seating

Materials

Brass

Arco Lounge Chair Teide Ochre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With inspiration from famous architecture such as the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and Arco De Triunfo in Barcelona, the Arco Lounge Chair was born. This version has been upholstered in ...
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2010s Bulgarian Mid-Century Modern Textile Seating

Materials

Textile, Birch, Pine, Plywood

Mid Century Amoir Fou Moiré Purple Pink Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Textile Seating

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Textile, Beech

Lounge Style Minimalist Armchair, Indoor or Outdoor, Hardwood, Metal and Rope
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The “Fence” collection concept is inspired by the country side elements that are part of the daily life, to create this premium outdoor collection the main question asked was how to ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Textile Seating

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Metal

Contemporary French Country Bench
Located in Bradenton, FL
A contemporary French Country style bench in periwinkle blue. Stylized cabriole shaped legs frame the cushioned bench seat, and curl up to support arms at each end. Newly upholstered...
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Late 20th Century Textile Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut solid wood finish, textiles
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Textile Seating

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Customizable Artifort Swivel Tulip Lounge with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Tulip armchair for Artifort…. as if designer Pierre Paulin had premonitions of Flower Power! The simple Tulip spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Textile Seating

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Textile

Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, black leather Seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Textile Seating

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Hollywood Regency Tufted Pink Banquette with Fringes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Hollywood Regency tufted banquette in pink with long fringes.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Textile Seating

Materials

Textile

Pair Reupholstered Sling Lounge Chairs Karen Mobring (Sweden, 1974)
Located in Round Top, TX
“Diana” armchair pair with beech frames and leather-strapping, designed by Karin Mobring in 1974. Beautiful, Minimalist design with some marks and niks to the frames (lightly sanded...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Textile Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Beech

Customizable Gubi Grace Rattan Lounge Chair Designed by Tove Kindt Larsen
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, organic and harmonious compendium of curves, the Grace chair by Tove Kindt-Larsen leads the contemporary revival of the sustainable and natural rattan material. Inspired by the soft curves of pebbles and driftwood she would collect from the beaches of northern Denmark, architect and designer Kindt-Larsen’s envisioned a graceful refinement of the informal rattan lounge chair. With its sweeping, gentle curves and intricate loops of flexible rattan, it supports a generous, upholstered seat and envelopes a plump, loose back cushion. Together they bring a comfort, tactility and and lightness that brings the outdoors inside, while the characteristics of the rattan frame give it a natural robustness and longevity. The timeless beauty of Tove Kindt-Larsen’s 1936 design and the sustainability of the rattan material make the Grace Chair a highly versatile and popular addition to the GUBI collection. With a choice of upholstery options available, it can add light and texture to a home and an informal yet elegant welcome to hotel or business interiors...
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2010s Danish Textile Seating

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Textile

ED/50 004 Alma Acid-Green Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Enveloping curves outline the sleek silhouette of this armchair, a lively addition to neutral-toned modern decors. Sealed by an EX fabric upholstery offered in a vibrant acid-green h...
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2010s Italian Textile Seating

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Textile

Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Saint-Rémy Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
INDOOR OR OUTDOOR Saint-Rémy is an outdoor sofa designed to incorporate the least number of elements possible, each with several possible uses for a decidedly modular product. Saint-Rémy is an outdoor sofa designed to incorporate the least number of elements possible, each with several possible uses for a decidedly modular product. Variations in cushion shapes are kept to a minimum to promote adaptability, allowing for instance a back cushion to pivot and be used as an armrest. The bolster-shaped cylindrical cushions are a reference to the familiar vocabulary of La Manufacture’s Luizet sofa. Textile straps reminiscent of hiking backpacks...
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2010s Italian Textile Seating

Materials

Textile

Contemporary Sofa 'Isola' by Amura Lab, Galba 110
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Sofa 'Isola' by Amura Lab Designer: Lucy Kurrein Model shown: Textile - Galba 110 Dimensions : - Sofa : H. 67 x W. 220 x D. 99 cm “Isola:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Textile Seating

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Textile

Original German Tubular Steel Chair Model B33 by Marcel Breuer, 1930
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Step into the world of Bauhaus design with the iconic B33 Cantilever Chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1927/1928 and produced by Thonet Mundus AG starting in 1930. This ...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Textile Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

Plain Cognac Velvet Bench by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Plissé Cognac Bench is a stunning piece that combines luxury and functional design. Measuring 160 cm (63 inches) in length, 45 cm (17.7 inches) in dep...
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2010s Italian Textile Seating

Materials

Textile

Antique Spoon Back Elbow Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique spoon back elbow chair. An English, walnut ladies parlour armchair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Exceptional ch...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Textile Seating

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Customizable Tacchini Orsola Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi
Located in New York, NY
Roundness and comfort. Tradition and innovation. These are the keywords of Orsola, designed in 1970 by Gastone Rinaldi. The new edition stays true to its original spirit but features...
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2010s Italian Textile Seating

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Textile

Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Melitea Outdoor Chair by Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
Through the juxtaposition of industrial materials and a special attention to comfort, Melitea lounge chair aims to present itself as a new classic. A linear metal structure, running...
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2010s Italian Textile Seating

Materials

Textile

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Lounge Chair Original
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Pearsall chair, all original and still in magnificent shape, model 1534-C. The upholstery features a multi-stripe fabric that is still in great shape. There is a headrest at t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Fabric, Textile, Walnut

Pair of Lucite Vanity/Side Chairs in the Style of Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Lucite side or vanity chairs attributed to Dorothy Thorpe. The chairs are made of solid Lucite rods bent to create a beautiful shape for the back and legs of these ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Textile, Lucite

Belgian Art Deco Chair, 1930s
Located in Balen, BE
Belgian Art Deco chair from the 1930's with interesting dimensions and details like the low backrests and armrests, turned front legs, wonderful mix o...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Textile Seating

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Textile

Set of 4 Antique Dining Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique dining chairs. A Scottish, carved oak seat in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinating country house dining chairs, w...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Textile Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

Johannes Andersen Sofa Excellent, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, KVADRAT Reupholstery
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This sofa was produced by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik from Sweden around 1950s/1960s. Like most furniture from Scandinavia, it was also made with great care and accuracy, which we could...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Textile Seating

Materials

Textile, Teak

Vintage Chair & Ottoman made in Italy by Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Vintage Chair & Ottoman made in Italy by renowned designer Giorgio Saporiti. This luxurious furniture set exudes sophistication and timeless elegance, making it the perfect addition to any stylish interior. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair and ottoman set showcases the impeccable Italian craftsmanship that has made Giorgio Saporitti a household name in the world of furniture design. Each piece has been thoughtfully handcrafted to ensure both comfort and aesthetic appeal. The chair features a stunning reupholstered design, adorned with rich brown fabric that adds warmth and depth to any room. The plush cushioning provides a comfortable seating experience, allowing you to relax and unwind in utmost style. Additionally, the chair's sleek and curved silhouette adds a touch of modernity to its classic vintage charm. Accompanying the chair is an elegant ottoman, designed to complement its luxurious counterpart flawlessly. The ottoman not only enhances the overall comfort but also offers a versatile addition to the set, serving as a footrest, extra seating, or even as a stylish accent piece. Whether placed in a living room, study, or even a bedroom, this Vintage Chair & Ottoman set will surely be the centerpiece of attention. The chair and ottoman frames are embossed in black vegan leather and upholstered in a plush orange fabric. The piece retains the original manufacturers label. Measurements: Chair; 44 inches high x 42 inches wide x 41 inches deep x 18 inches seat...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Textile Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood, Leather

Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS1 by NOOM Dimensions: W 57 x D 57 x H 88 cm Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 12.2 kg Also available in other m...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Textile Seating

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Metal

2x Cone Chairs, Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl
Located in Neuss, NW
CONE CHAIRS by Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl with the original fabric in pink and a stainless steel base. The seats have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric i...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Textile Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Schonbuch Tilda Pouf Coat Stand by ETC ETC
Located in New York, NY
in steel, powder-coated black, fine structure .198, upholstered foam seat, coat stand holds up to 20 kg when evenly distributed TILDA is a versatile and intriguing interior access...
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2010s German Textile Seating

Materials

Steel

Gastone Rinaldi set of two armchairs for Rima 1950s
Located in bari, IT
Gastone Rinaldi set of two armchairs for Rima 1950s Gastone Rinaldi was born in Padua in 1920, and graduated with a degree in accounting from the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Metal

Lounge Chair Model 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son, 1960s
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This lounge chair, model 118, designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son in the 1960s, stands as a timeless example of Scandinavian design at its finest. Jalk, renowned for her contribu...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Textile, Wool, Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Vladimir Kagan 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Whiskey Mohair & Polished Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan Mohair 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt. Gorgeous Whiskey Mohair Custom piece. Rare metal polished nickel legs. ...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Stainless Steel

Customizable Artifort F142 Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Located in New York, NY
A luxury chair for day-dreaming, relaxing or holding a conversation. It also has an optional footstool for even more comfort. Available in two versions, both with armrests. The chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Textile Seating

Materials

Textile

Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Arms are removable. You can use as armless lounge as well. (See final pho...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Textile, Rosewood

Rodolfo Dordoni Designed Moroso Italy Two-Piece Modular Sectional Sofa System
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, iconic and rare Rodolfo Dordoni two piece half moon modular sofa done in red velvet. A showstopper! Sometimes called "The Waiting Collection" this Dordoni masterwork will...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Textile Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Toshiyuki Kita Wink 111 Armchair in Black and Red by Cassina, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair Wink 111 designed Toshiyuki Kita in 1980. Ergonomically correct and exquisitely versatile, wink armchair cleverly unfolds into a chaise-longu...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Textile Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Wicker Lounge Chairs by Henry Link
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Henry Link wicker lounge chairs upholstered in a durable outdoor textile featuring a classic paisley pattern in warm earth tones of brown, beige, and orange, perfectly comp...
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Early 2000s American Textile Seating

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Textile, Bamboo, Wicker

Customizable Normann Copenhagen Burra Swivel Lounge Chair by Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
Burra Lounge Chair W. Return This item is made to order, and it is produced according to your specific choices of fabric and color. Designed for a diversity of alfresco environments...
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2010s Polish Textile Seating

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Textile

Oak sofa, ecru boucle fabric, Style of Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oak sofa, ecru boucle fabric, by the italian designer Osvaldo BORSANI. Origin: Italy. 70's. Dimension: Lenght 215 cm x depht 100 cm x height 74 cm Very good condition Osvaldo BORSA...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Textile, Oak

Customizable Wittmann Vuelta Lounge Island by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York, NY
Available in my different upholstery materials. “No man is an island,” as John Donne wrote in the 17th century. These days, it is often all but impossible ...
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2010s Austrian Textile Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Textile

Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Knoll Fabric
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs for sale. The frames are solid mahogany in a walnut finish, and they have been reupholste...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Textile, Mahogany

Hans Juergens Deco House Sled Lounge Chair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century shed or sleigh base lounge chair designed for Deco House by Hans Juergens, often attributed to Greta Talk. Freshly reupholstered in a bold tribal fabric.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Textile, Wood

Customizable Tacchini Sancarlo Armchair by Achille Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for COM The Sancarlo armchair is a treatise on statics, ergonomics, function and geometry. Achille Castiglioni has taken up again the idea of the Sanluca, designed a fe...
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2010s Italian Textile Seating

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Textile

19th Century French Round Bergere Chair in Hand Carved Walnut Wood with Cane
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French round armchair, in Louis XVI style hand carved and decorated with friezes of ribbons tapered fluted base, with dobble cane back and sides. Upholstered in mustard velvet...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Textile Seating

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Textile, Cane, Walnut

Three Seater Deluxe Sofa by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Enjoy your majestic majlis with this elegant three-seater sofa embellished by a damask fabric and decorated in walnut finish and gold leaf hand painted details. Wood is gently carved...
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2010s Italian Victorian Textile Seating

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Gold Leaf

Babà Soft 876 Brown Ottoman by Emilio Nanni
Located in Milan, IT
The Babà soft 876 ottoman, designed by Emilio Nanni, draws inspiration from the classic Neapolitan dessert with its full, generous volume and graceful lines that convey understated e...
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2010s Italian Textile Seating

Materials

Textile

Chinese Ming Style Mahogany Stool with Cushion
Located in Germantown, MD
Chinese Mahogany Stool with thick Safari Theme Cushion Measures 21" in width, 17" in depth and 19.5" in height with Cushion and 16.5" in height without cushion.
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20th Century Unknown Ming Textile Seating

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Dining Chair 'Hello' by Denys Sokolov x Noom, Orange
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair Hello Designer: Denys Sokolov Materials: wood, plywood, foam rubber, injection-molded soft foam, metal, textile Dimensions: Height: 78 cm Width: 53 cm Depth: 61 cm Seat height: 47 cm The HELLO chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Textile Seating

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Metal

Customizable Artifort Zuma Low Back Chair by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
Zuma is a luxurious and inviting, light and ergonomic chair for Artifort, designed by French designer Patrick Norguet. The cushion is the basis for the design archetype of the Zuma l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Textile Seating

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Textile

Frailero Armchair, Walnut Wood, Textile, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair with arms and high backrest of the type known as "frailero" upholstered in red and yellow textile, with fringes on the seat and the lower part of the backrest. The carved de...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Textile Seating

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Other

Pair of Krogenäs easy chairs in pine, reupholstered in boucle-fabric, 1960s
Located in Påarp, SE
A pair of Krogenäs easy chairs in solid pine. Produced in the 1960s. They have a nice patina in the wood and also a nice carved detail in the armrests. Reuphostered in bouclé-fabric....
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Textile Seating

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Textile, Pine

Hand-Carved Baroque Chair with Armrests with Curved Legs in Red Damascus
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Refurnish your newbuilt mansion with a touch of monarchy by adding one of Modenese Interior's most sold baroque pieces. This dining chair with armrests features wide surfaces of hand...
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2010s Italian Baroque Textile Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contemporary Spheric Ottoman by NOOM, Barnum Bouclé White
Located in Paris, IDF
Spheric Ottoman Bouclé White Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Materials: textile, molded polyurethane foam Fabrics: Kvadrat Zero Boucle / JAB Ascendent Boucle and many other finishes by r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Textile Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Textile

Early 19th Century Pair of Klismos Chairs, George Oakley
By George Oakley
Located in Richmond, London
An exceptional pair of Regency period chairs, with a well-shaped 'Klismos' outline and unusually generous proportions, attributed to George Oakley of Bond Street. London, circa 1810. Extremely rare and thought after model. Why we like them With front legs unusually splayed in two dimensions, this design is one of the most sophisticated examples from the Regency period. Unusual in form, subtle in ornamentation, and outstanding in quality, these chairs display the decorative techniques of cabinetmaking, rather than joinery. The veneers and Greek-key brass inlays cover the seat rails and front leg joints—a highly unusual feature for chairs—demonstrating superb cabinetmaking skills and suggesting a high-end workshop origin. Attribution: The extremely rare ‘double-splayed’ front legs, derived from ancient Greek Klismos seats, along with exquisite brass inlays, contribute to these chairs' distinctive elegance. This form, along with certain decorative elements, aligns with other pieces traditionally attributed to George Oakley (1773–1840), one of the foremost London cabinetmakers of the period. The scrolling foliage pattern of the inlays on the back tablets of these chairs matches the decoration on a spider-leg sofa table illustrated in F. Collard’s Regency Furniture (Woodbridge, 1987, p. 317) and Mallett’s The Age of Matthew Boulton - Masterpieces of Neo-classicism (London, 2000, pp. 112-113). This table, belonging to a group of furniture firmly attributed to Oakley, likely originates from the same workshop as these chairs. An identically decorated daybed, en suite with these chairs, appears in the same Mallett catalogue (pp. 94-95). A magnificent center table, featuring the same inlays and possibly from the same suite, was sold at Christie’s, New York, 29 January 1994, lot 342. An identical pair of chairs is illustrated in Ronald Phillips’s Fine Antique English Furniture 2018, pp. 158-159. George Oakley George Oakley’s firm produced stylish Grecian-inspired furniture around the turn of the 19th century, pioneering ‘Buhl’ inlay, a decorative technique that regained popularity in the Regency’s early years. Fashionable materials like rosewood, mahogany, and calamander were often used in Oakley's furniture, combined with satinwood, ebony inlays, brass stars, and metal bands. His high-class furniture earned him a royal appointment and a reputation for fine craftsmanship. Visits by the royal family to Oakley's Bond St. Showrooms are recorded as in the Morning Chronicle of 1799. In May, “the ROYAL FAMILY, with the PRINCE and PRINCESS of ORANGE did Mr. OAKLEY the honor of viewing his Printed Furniture...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Textile Seating

Materials

Brass

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