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Item Ships From: Bay Area
Mid-century Vamo Sonderborg Danish Teak Rocking Chair
By Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Oakland, CA
Vamo Sonderborg Danish rocking chair handcrafted of a sculpted solid teak frame with steel cross stretcher, upholstered in the original green mohair fabric and leather seat. The wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Teak
Signed Karl Springer Lizard Leather JMF Chair, 1984
By Karl Springer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish JMF Chair by Karl Springer featuring an amazing embossed lizard leather skin veneer. Signed and dated on bottom 1984 with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. The leather has...
Category
20th Century American Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Casulo Brazilian Modern Rosewood Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
beautiful Mid-century Brazilian modern armchair by Casulo, Brazil, 1960's. The chair is handcrafted with a slatted structure from planks of solid Brazilian Rosewood and has been reup...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Antique Moorish Carved Hardwood and Inlaid Upholstered Benches
Located in San Francisco, CA
The semi-attached leather cushion flanked by dramatic flared openwork arms with intricate inlay over a similar openwork apron and turned elements creating an elaborate latticework; w...
Category
Early 1900s African Moorish Antique Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Wood
$9,800 Sale Price
33% Off
18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair
With later leaf print upholstery & cushion seat
26"W x 27"D x 38.5"H
Seat height 20"
Category
18th Century Antique Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish armless bench designed by Hans Wegner. Model JH555, crafted of a solid teak frame with angled cross stretcher. Newly upholstered in classic Scandinavian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk25
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK24 chaise longue chair, with its easy curves and organic shape, stands out as perhaps the most recognizable chair in Poul Kjærholm’s work. Inspiration for this chair comes from the Rococo period and the French chaise longue – long chair – that featured the same curve and size. The chair is a prime and almost extreme example of Kjærholm’s principle of designing with independent elements. Consequently, the chair has no physical connection between the main parts, which are instead kept together by gravity and the friction between the elements. Kjærholm also labelled the PK24 the “Hammock Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Oak
$15,626 / item
Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Low Benches/Ottomans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century Anglo-Indian Burmese low benches/ottomans. Beautifully carved wood with floral motifs, foliage, and mythical creatures. Newer upholstery with elegant damask des...
Category
19th Century Southeast Asian Anglo-Indian Antique Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ole Wanscher Easy Chair
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Danish lounge chair attributed to Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, circa 1945 Denmark. Solid wood frame with hand-tied springs, and horsehair padding. Newly upholstered in a...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
$3,500
Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and comfort. Crafted in laminated, bent oak and hand built at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Oak
Sheep Bench by Studio AHEAD
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep bench is designed by Studio Ahead. The bench is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep. Each side design is unique. Designed and fabricated...
Category
2010s American Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Wool, Felt
$7,800 / item
Shapely American T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Sofa with Flared Openwork Arms
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely American Mid-Century T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings style sofa with flared openwork arms; this extremely comfortable and stylish Mid-Century sofa with beechwood frame.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Seating
Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glorious set of ten mahogany dining chairs made in the neoclassical French empire taste. The chairs feature decorative bronze mounts ...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Bronze
Sheep Sofa by Studio AHEAD
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
S H E E P S O F A The form of the sofa is inspired by the curvature of stones found at Muir Beach, which have been shaped over time by ocean currents.
D I M E N S I O N S : Four...
Category
2010s American Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Wool, Felt
$30,225 / item
Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Illum Wikkelsø
Manufacturer: Ryesberg Møbler
Era: 1970
Materials: Leather
Condition:
In excellent original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Leather
Johannes Andersen Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Walnut
By Johannes Andersen, Trensum
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Andersen
Manufacturer: Trensum Møbelfabrik
Era: 1950s
Materials: Walnut, Wool
Measurements: 83.5? wide
Condition: Frame in excellent origin...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant two seat sofa by Danish cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan. The sofa features curved edges and sloped arms, mahogany legs and upholstered seat, back and sides.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Pair of Pilot Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Pilot lounge chairs by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, designed in 1967. Norell was noted for his ingenious use of wood, and this pair are notable for their incredible com...
Category
1980s Swedish Modern Vintage Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Four Danish Solid Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 Mid-Century rosewood dining chairs, 1958, Denmark. Handcrafted from solid Brazilian rosewood, the frames feature comfortable angled backrests and are upholstered in patinate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Wegner Sofa Daybed for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design sofa or daybed for GETAMA, Denmark. Restored cane headboard and refinished teak frame, retains the original mattress in good condition. Clever conversion from a so...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Brazilian Modern Mid Century Exotic Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century bench consisting of ten planks of exotic Brazilian hardwoods raised on a solid wood frame and squared legs. Can be used as a bench, coffee table. Fully restored in a exce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Rosewood
A Time Life stool by Charles and Ray
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, Neuhart, Neuhart and Eames, ppg. 248-249
Pro...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Walnut
Verner Panton Heart Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish chair designed by Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl, model Heart K3, circa 1959, Germany. The chair is upholstered in the original blue wool textile raised on a steel pedestal b...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian Gilt-iron Rope Twist Bench with Giltwood Tassels
Located in San Francisco, CA
the square upholstered seat with a low out-scrolled openwork backrest; all above an undulating apron raised on tassels
Category
1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Iron
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Dakota Jackson PFM Royale Leather Dining Armchairs
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of hardwood dining armchairs designed by Dakota Jackson known as PFM Royale chairs. The pair feature whimsical bowed arms conjoined to a generous seating area with cogn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six rattan dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The cathedral style was designed by John McGuire and features ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Handmade Solid Oak Modernist Bench
Located in Oakland, CA
Handmade solid oak bench in the style of Pierre Chapo, a slender profile with architectural details to the legs and strut supports on the underside. The bottom of the legs have slig...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Baroque Style Oak Barley Twist Dining Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century set of six English oak dining chairs repurposed and designed by Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The chairs were crafted in ...
Category
19th Century English Baroque Antique Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Brass
$6,600 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Modern Curved Sofa in Black Linen After Edward Wormley
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic bespoke modern sofa custom upholstered in a black linen fabric. The angular sofa features a concave or curved front in the style and manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Six Karl Springer JMF Silver Leaf Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular set of Karl Springer JMF dining chairs featuring an ethereal lacquered silver leaf square gilt finish. The rare set consists of four side chairs and two host armchairs me...
Category
20th Century American Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf
Set of Six Emeco Navy Counter Stools in Brushed Aluminum
By Emeco
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic American set of six navy counter height stools finished in brushed aluminum made by Emeco. Designed in 1944 and still in production today. The navy chair is hand-formed from r...
Category
20th Century American Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Karl Springer Attributed JMF Chair Lacquered Burlwood Patchwork
By Karl Springer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Jean Michel Frank JMF chair attributed to Karl Springer featuring an ebonized wood frame covered with a rich burl patchwork. The burl veneer is show...
Category
20th Century American Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Burl
McGuire Mackintosh Style Organic Modern Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sculptural set of four gorgeous rattan dining armchairs made in the manner and style of McGuire and Mackintosh. The rattan frames have a lovely intentionally aged patina with a bleac...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Set of Four Model 78 Teak Dining Chairs by Anderstrup Mobelfabrik
By Anderstrup Mobelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Anderstrup Mobelfabric
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Vinyl
Measurements: 19" wide x 19" deep x 31″ tall, Seat: 18" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Teak
Pair of Unique Early Scandinavian Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Mahogany Arms
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare set of mid-century Danish lounge chairs, circa 1948. Handcrafted from Cuban mahogany, they feature curved, arched backs and sculptural horn-shaped arms, raised on tapered solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Set of Four English Regency Style Armchairs with Rams Heads
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four lacquer ebonized armchairs or dining chairs featuring neoclassical pewter ram's head finials on the chair rail ends. Crafted in the Eng...
Category
20th Century American Regency Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Pewter
Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Danish Lounge Chairs
By Jacob Kjaer, Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Ingeborg lounge chairs originally designed in 1940 by Flemming Lassen and produced by Master carpenter Jakob Kjaer for The Copenhagen Cabinetmaker Guild Ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$10,200 / set
Illona Loveseat in Patinated Green Leather by Are Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Arne Norell
Manufacturer: Norell Møbler AB
Era: 1960s
Materials: Beech, leather
Measurements: 58.75? wide x 31.5? deep
Condition: In excellent origin...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Karpen of California Horn Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Blue Wool
By Karpen of California
Located in Oakland, CA
Karpen of California “Horn” lounge chairs are considered one of California’s iconic chair designs of the Mid-Century Modern period, crafted o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Steel
Wing Chair by Edward Wormley with Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
A "Janus" wing chair by Edward Wormley
A wing chair by Edward Wormley restored in a luxurious Rogers & Goffigan Belgian linen fabric. The mahogany base has been bleached to a pale fi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
$30,000 / set
Vintage Mid-Century High Back Dining Chairs, Ebonized Wood, Brass and Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Six traditional upholstered dining chairs with a high back, square base, and brass-plated back panel. Perfectly elegant for a formal dining room. We prefer to sell all six chairs tog...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight Michael Taylor Margot labeled dining chairs featuring a weathered and distressed finish to mimic age. The set consists of six side chairs and two host armchairs mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Niels Otto Møller #65 Arm Chairs in Solid Teak Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Emeryville, CA
Niels Otto Møller, a distinguished Danish furniture designer and founder of J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, left an indelible mark on mid-century modern design. Renowned for his beautifull...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Model 131
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dunbar Furniture bracket back sofa, Model 131 designed by Roger Sprunger. Rare smaller version sofa or loveseat that is perfect for two people. Solid mahogany "L" bracket supports gi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk24 Wicker with Aura Leather Neck Rest
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK24 chaise longue chair, with its easy curves and organic shape, stands out as perhaps the most recognizable chair in Poul Kjærholm’s work. Inspiration for this chair comes from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Oak
Bm 62 Børge Mogensen 62 Armchair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Slender yet solid, simple yet striking, the BM61 chair and BM62 armchair bring us back to nature in a welcome return to simple shapes that capture the essen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Oak
$4,422 / item
Model 166 Senator Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Ole Wanscher
Manufacturer: France + Søn
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 27″ wide x 28" deep 30.75″ tall, Seat: 16.5" tall
Condition: In good origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Teak
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk31 Grace Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK31 chair and sofa series is a prime example of Kjærholm’s ability to create furniture that can be tailored to a room and still keep the identity of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Oak
$25,471 / item
Mid-century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair in Original Green Wool
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a Danish mid-century modern lounge chair, characterized by clean lines, organic shapes, and functional design. It features a solid wood frame with tapered legs and a hand-tie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Wool
Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Walnut
$4,680 / item
Two 19th Century English Leather and Mahogany Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fantastic pair of 19th Century English arm chairs, with a variation of the x-frame design, are made of mahogany and upholstered in ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Arne Jacobsen Model 3100 Ant
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Did you know,. that Arne Jacobsen originally designed the iconic Ant™ chair as a three-legged chair? Today, the Ant™ comes in different types of veneer, as well as with a coloured as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Oak
$766 / item
Set of Eight Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire Salon Chairs
By Orlando Diaz-azcuy, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant set of eight bamboo rattan organic modern dining chairs by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire furniture. Known as the Salon armchair constructed from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
French Louis XV Style Fauteuil de Bureau Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Louis XV Style Fauteuil de Bureau Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Suede, Walnut
Forma Brazil Rosewood Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Forma Brazil
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant pair of minimal lounge chairs by Forma Brazil, crafted of Brazilian rosewood in new full aniline black leather.
Measurements
W 24.50'' x D 30'' x H 28.25''
Seat Height 16.25''
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk33 Leather Stool
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
The three-legged stool PK33 epitomizes Poul Kjærholm’s use of assembly techniques, his exploration of materials and his simplification of structure into a type-form. The stool draws ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Oak
$5,968 / item
Set of Eight Bert England Midcentury Swivel Steel Armchairs
By Bert England
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of eight Mid-Century Modern office desk armchairs by Bert England for Stow Davis. These executive desk chairs feature a flat bar Milo Baughman style steel frame with a ch...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Steel
$7,500 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six Swedish painted dining chairs crafted in the Gustavian Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature a distinctive square back with a woven cane inset. The beech frames ha...
Category
20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Arne Hovmand Olsen Lounge Chair in Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Hovmand Olsen
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements:
Condition: In excellent original condition with light vintage wea...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Teak
Pair of Antique 17th-Century French Chairs--Simple, functional beauty, Louis XIV
Located in Saint Helena, CA
Three hundred years of history, rich wood, simple beauty, and rare transitional form!
This is a near pair of early French chairs. They are dated circa 1690; imagine more than 300 years of history! They are made of two prized hardwoods--walnut and oak. The chairs are a rich, dark chocolate color with a wonderful patina. The chairs are similar in size, color, and construction, but they are not perfectly matched pairs.
The chairs have a simple, utilitarian beauty. Their open backrests have small curves decorating the top rail. The front legs and front crossbars have easy turnings. The legs are reinforced with classic H-stretchers. There are simple cylindrical feet in front and block feet in back. They are of the period and representative of an early, rustic, provincial Louis XIV style.
Each chair includes a custom hand-tied cushion made from a Scalamandre textile. The design features deep foliage in faded greens, yellows, and browns, with a few red speckles. The fabric is contemporary yet finished to look wonderfully old, faded, and worn.
The chair's historical interest will inspire the collector in you. Early on, most people sat on stools. During the 1600s, chairs--an innovation at the time--became popular. Early chairs were often backstools--more stools with backrests than our modern seats. This pair captures this unique moment of the evolution from stool to chair.
The chairs are smaller in size. Their backs are about 32 and 1/2 inches tall, and their seats are about 15 and 1/2 inches high. They are bigger than a child's chair but smaller than a dining chair.
The size is part of the historical context. For sure, people were smaller back in the 17th century—maybe 6 inches shorter or more on average. Most importantly, the small size meant these rare, highly valued items could be easily carried where needed—to a guest relaxing, a servant doing light chores, or a devotee praying. (Before we purchased these chairs, they had been in a family chapel at a manor house in the South of France for 100+ years.)
Today, you might use these chairs to provide a striking contrast with the rest of your home. The smaller size means they might accessorize your living room, study, hallway, or nook. As the chairs come as a pair, you might sit on them around a fireplace, use them to bookend a side table, or corner them around a coffee table. Wherever placed, these chairs communicate a beauty that's timeless, simple, and functional.
Email us to learn more about and to view more pictures of this pair of antique 17th-century French chairs.
Category
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bay Area - Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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