Carved Seating

Rare to find set of 12 iconic Danish Razorblade oak dining chairs by Henning ("Henry") Kjærnulf made in the 1960's as model 54 by Nyrup Mobelfabrik. Perfect for the design aficionad...

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...

A fine French Empire daybed - historically referred to as a lit en bateau (boat or sleigh bed) due to its iconic curved shape - from the early to mid 19th-century, featuring a decora...

A fantastic late 19th century lounge chair in pink velvet. Most probably from The Netherlands. This is a highly elegant and sophisticated Victorian lounge chair in a lovely pink vel...

This set of eight mid twentieth century French walnut dining chairs or side chairs is in the Louis XVI style and features carved rosettes on the die joints and classic tapered cable ...

A lovely, solid pair of carved Walnut Bergere chairs in whimsical raised trunk elephants upholstery. Nicely maintained all original condition. Mid 20th century production; ready for ...

A truly unique sculptural armchair, handcrafted from irregular pieces and cross-sections of solid wood. The construction celebrates the natural character of the material, with visibl...

Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880. Direct from England, a distinctive antique Victorian chaise lounge bench with elegant proportions and ex...

A beautiful pair of Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, featuring generously upholstered forms combined with elegant curved wooden armrests and sculptural feet. Made by a Danish c...

This exquisite dining chair represents a contemporary renaissance of the historic 18th-century Chinese Chippendale form, meticulously reinterpreted through the sophisticated lens of ...

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...

Exceptional studio craft armchair USA circa 1950's Handcrafted walnut frame with continuous horseshoe-form arms, tapered uprights and exposed joinery Copper framed suspended seat w...

A classic lollipop accent chair by George Hunzinger, considered among the first ever designs to anticipate the modern age. The German emigrant arrived in New York in the mid 19th cen...

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 ...

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...

A charming set of Two French Louis XVI period medallion armchairs, dating to circa 1775 and crafted from carved and patinated beechwood. With their elegant proportions and beautifull...

An exceptionally rare and romantic work of art, this 19th-century Italian Tête-à-Tête, also known as a Vis-à-Vis or Courting Bench, is the ultimate symbol of 19th-century salon elega...

A superb pair of Neoclassical style curule ottomans /benches /stools, featuring sinuous X-form cross-curule bases, intricate turned stretchers with carv...

This bench was hand-carved from a single thick slab of dark hardwood in the 1940s, reflecting the wabi-sabi sensibility that favors irregular, organic forms over strict symmetry. The...

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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...

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...

Designed by William Westenhaver, he made this bench for his company, Western International Trading Co. in the 1960s. His pieces were revolutionary in the world of Tiki, blending its ...

The Bennett Dining Chair pairs sculptural simplicity with a quietly expressive presence. Its silhouette feels both grounded and refined—equally suited to a dining setting, desk, or o...

A remarkable antique stool from Java, Indonesia, distinguished by its primitive sculptural form and commanding silhouette reminiscent of a traditional throne. Carved entirely by hand...

A glorious Louis XVI style canapé-settee from 19th century France, with parcel gilt details to enhance the neoclassical motifs of the white painted frame. Distinctive peaks rise at t...

A substantial set of ten 19th century French Louis XIII style dining chairs sourced in Provence, France. The chairs feature classic provincial Louis XIII forms with rectangular backs...

An elegant early 19th-century French Empire daybed sourced from Paris, France. Crafted from solid mahogany, it features the iconic swan-neck ends with finely carved heads, floral ros...

Elevate your interior with a masterpiece of historical craftsmanship. This exceptional child’s bench (or "wooden sofa") is a rare find, a primitive bench from the early 20th century,...

A beautifully crafted set of twelve opulent maple burlwood veneer dining chairs made in the Viennese Biedermeier taste. The large set consists of ten side chairs and two host armchai...

A the late 19th/early 20th century piano stoll featuring a circular wooden seat that spins to adjust height. Features four glass balls or metal eagle claw feet. Adjustability: Stool ...

Palecek Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency style armchairs, characterized by their faux bamboo frames and double cane backs and sides. Key Details & FeaturesFrame: Solid wood waln...

Elegant pair of lounge chairs by Valenti, one of Spain's most renowned furniture manufacturers of the 20th century. These chairs feature their original brown leather upholstery with ...

This set of twelve mid twentieth century French Louis XVI style carved dining chairs include ten side chairs and two armchairs and are painted in a cream color with gold detailing. T...

CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Joint Stool Footstool Bench c. 1900 Classic British flair with barley twist legs with carved apron~~A must have decorator piece 18"...

A set of ten 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, embodying the sculptural Brutalist sensibility that defined Danish craftsmanship of the ...

A handsome pair of bespoke upholstered lounge armchairs model "No. 600.1" designed by A. Rudin, Los Angeles, CA. The chairs feature sculptural alder wood frames wrapping the seats wi...

Pair of Louis XV style walnut and cane barrel back Bergere chairs in red and white toile, mid to late 20th century. The classic barrel frame of rich walnut embodies French elegance ...

A luxurious sofa featuring a solid american walnut wood structure defined by extraordinary, exposed dovetail joints that create a continuous, flowing line around the back and sides. ...

Super rare, possibly unique armchair designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft Associates in the 1960s. While other variations of this design reached mass production and still se...

A quintessential example of the post-war European modernist movement, this distinct pair of lounge chairs represents the pinnacle of tactile comfort and structural discipline. Design...

A very elegant Louis XVI painted wood and cane settee, canape, banquette. Will have been re-caned at some point and possibly repainted or refinished. Minor damage, please view photos...

This elegant set of six English Georgian dining chairs dates from the early 19th century. Crafted in solid walnut, the chairs display th...

This spectacular pair of hand carved teak lioness club chairs are front-cover-magazine-worthy and can add a bit of the unexpected to any style of room. The color is a deep reddish br...

A beautifully crafted Italian "Os de Mouton" bench crafted from beechwood with hair on hide leather upholstery designed by Ralph Lauren measuring nearly 5 feet long. The piece featur...

Pair of English Chippendale Mahogany side chairs, circa 1890. Outstanding pair of marvelous carved mahogany side chairs in Classic Chippendale style. They are crafted after one of t...

A suite of ten dining chairs from 19th century France composed of (8) side chairs and (2) armchairs all upholstered in a needlepoint material inspired by Verdure tapestry. Thick, oak...

A profoundly sculptural bench carved from a single massive plank of wood, embodying the quiet power of material and time. The form emerges organically. Its low elongated seat is sup...

Distinguished by its fine materials and balanced proportions, this antique Chinese daybed was masterfully crafted with an eye for decorative det...

Incredible biomorphic studio craft rocking chair by Timothy Ten Pas Grand Haven Michigan, USA Circa 1980's Handcrafted of laminated ash with a freeform openwork frame Sculpted ribb...

Set of six antique Victorian quality carved mahogany dining chairs having a quality mahogany shape balloon back with a carved splat to the centre, serpentine shaped seats upholstered...

A genuine antique Lincoln rocker, featuring wooden frame, cane seating and back, and hand-carved scroll arms, 19th century. 20.75” W x 31.5” D x 39” H x...

Our artisan-made Alden Ottoman is the newest addition to our line. The hand-carved legs are made by local artisans. Equally, at home in a Lake Tahoe chalet, Sea Ranch beachfront dwe...

French coffer or chest made circa 1900. Decorated with carved flowers style. The design of this chest is deliberately rustic. The interior is lined with fabric. Very decorative and ...

A set of six exquisite dining chairs from the 1930s, crafted in solid elm with elegantly curved backrests adorned in birch root veneer. Each backrest is enhanced with intricate griff...

Introducing the latest creation from Vintola Studio, the stunning chair designed by Ola Szewczul in 2024. This chair is a masterpiece of modern design, combining elegance with except...

This 20th-century upholstered footstool originates from North Africa, Morocco, and reflects the region’s long tradition of functional yet decorative seating. The stool features a ric...

A graceful, rare model 19th century French Louis XVI-style settee, handcrafted from solid light oak wood with fluted details and carved aprons - re-upholstered in green cotton velvet...

A late 20th Century French Provincial style two-Seater Bench featuring a medium-tone Fruitwood frame with carved patterns and Cane seat with a button-tufted cushion in light pink uph...

This distinctive set of two African armchairs is hand-carved from solid tropical wood, each sculpted from a single piece. The chairs feature slightly concave seats and are raised on ...