Burl Vanity Chair, USA, circa 1930

Sled-shaped swing chair with a tubular metal frame with original white enamel and the original stretched, thick linen seat supported by rope strung around the frame through grommets.

Elegant, period-deco lounge chair restored in a black-ebony finish and reupholstered in a golden hued jacquard fabric, retaining its original spring structure and wooden frame. The a...

Pair of French modernist lounge or side chairs with wool fabric upholstery and solid oak triangular frames.

French cabinet or dresser in burl wood with three drawers and a bottom door that opens to reveal three interior levels, of which two are shelves. Each drawer has two round, gilt pull...

Pair of “his and hers” chairs designed in 1970 by Jean Dudon and made of molded fiberglass with a gel coated finish one in orange the other in off...

Pair of French Directoire style armchairs in quality mahogany wood with paterae and hand carved details on the arms, an elegant gondola back, arched back legs, and beige mohair velve...

Warren McArthur chair, Warren McArthur Corporation, aluminum, leather, copper, rubber, USA, 1930s. Measures: 33½ H × 17 W × 21 D in Provenance: Collection of Stuart Parr Private Collection Warren McArthur Jr. was an innovator in Machine Age/ Art Deco furniture design. McArthur moved from Chicago to Los Angeles in 1929 to pursue metal furniture manufacturing; . he founded the Warren McArthur Corporation there in 1930. His furniture designs while unique were true to the Machine Age aesthetic. Machine Age design emphasized sleek forms inspired by automobiles, locomotives and airplanes. These objects were symbols of progress and modernity to the American consumer and industrial designers began constructing furniture in streamlined designs from steel, chrome and aluminum. Prior to the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, known as the “Century of Progress Exhibition.” The fair’s tagline, “See America Streamlined,” and the abundance of metal furniture and home goods exhibited finally presented the concept of utilizing metal designs in the typical American household. The Museum of Modern Art followed suit in subsequent years with exhibitions like "Machine Art," (1934), and "Bauhaus 1919-1928" (1938), further exposing the American public to this design style. The Warren McArthur Corporation moved manufacturing to Rome, New York in 1933, just as metal furniture was gaining popularity; the company’s products were sold out of a showroom in New York City on Park Avenue. As a manufacturer, McArthur filed numerous patent designs which he utilized in advertisements to exhibit the innovations he developed. The company also proudly printed patent numbers on furniture...

Early 20th century Italian vanity or petite side chair finely carved in the Louis XV style. The chair is painted in cream with gilded details that ha...

Pair of American Queen Anne side chairs with carved flanking cresting rails, centered vase splat back, upholstered seats, serpentine carved skirt , and terminating on cabriole legs w...

The Stay Side Modern Accent Vanity Chair is a must-have addition to any seating space. This striking chair features a sleek brass metal frame that adds a touch of elegance to any roo...

Peter Behrens Bauhaus Industrial tubular steel chair, which was designed and manufactured in Germany circa 1930. Documented Design: Peter Behrens (1...

Very elegant original Art Deco Dining Room Chair from France, circa 1930. 5 chairs available, sold individually. The beech solid wood frame has been ebonized and hand polished wit...