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Item Ships From: Illinois
A Pair of "Submarine" French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming and compact pair of armchairs recalls French nautical designs of the 1920's and 30's. The chairs were originally conceived to provide a degree of comfort to officers i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Illinois - Seating
Materials
Lambskin
French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, Handmade in France, Choice of Finishes
Located in Chicago, IL
For years we have been searching for a proper size and “comfortable” Louis XVI side chair. Finally we came upon a beautiful set from the 1800s in the style of Jacob from Chateau de I...
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Illinois - Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Jacques Garcia for McGuire Mid Century Woven Raffia Lounge Chairs - Pair
By McGuire, Jacques Garcia
Located in Countryside, IL
Jacques Garcia for McGuire Mid Century Woven Raffia Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures: 28 wide x 37 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 17 inches
We take our photos...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Raffia
Italian Baroque "Queen Anne" Side Chair in Original Painted Decoration '1700s'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Italian Baroque “Queen Anne” side chair in original painted decoration with a bone colored ultrasuede upholstered slip seat. The painted surfaces have been cleaned and stabilized. Ar...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Illinois - Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood, Paint
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Pair of Lounge Chairs 1965c.
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Pair of Lounge Chairs, c. 1965
Solid mahogany vertical wood slats with sloped arms and curved back.
Upholstery: Newly reupholstered cushions with down-fille...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
Portofino Folding Stool by Vincent Van Duysen
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Doral, FL
Portofino Folding Stool by Vincent Van Duysen for Paola Lenti
2014
Natural locust heartwood treated with an industrial acrylic wax varnishing. Plastic spacers.
Sling in Tamil Fabric,...
Category
2010s Italian Illinois - Seating
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Wingback Lounge Chair in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian wingback lounge chair in the style of Paolo Buffa. This chair features a tall, dramatic backs and stately arms. It was freshly reupholstered in a taupe wool blend fab...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Textile, Wool
Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Dining Chairs with 1 Captain, Set of 5
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury dining chairs with 1 captain - set of 5
Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 20.5 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 19 inches
The captains chai...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Georgian Mahogany Armchair with Upholstered Slip Seat, c. 1720
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Queen Anne / George I chair with shepherd crook arms and vasiform splat beneath a yoke crest rail. The upholstered slip set is supported by cabriole fr...
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Black Leather and Chrome Side Chair, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather and Chrome Side Chair. Original leather.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Chrome
Antique Irish Pine Bench in an Old Scumbled Painted Finish Late 1800's Original
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Irish Scumbled Pine Bench. Scumbled which is defined as; “applying a painted pattern to the finish of a piece of furniture, which is commonly pine to simulate the woodgrain o...
Category
1890s Irish Country Antique Illinois - Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Cast Resin 'Mason Cut' Stool, Natural Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist sensibility with a soothing, gentle welcome. This supportive block was carved into a gentle arc, stone traversing its crown. Hard-lined geometry buckles and becomes organic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Illinois - Seating
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
This sofa measures: 91 wide x 32 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 23 inches
All pieces of f...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Metal
Chair with Tubes and Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Work in progress.
Category
2010s American Modern Illinois - Seating
Materials
Brass
Holly Hunt Curved Modular Sectional, 1990
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt curved modular 6 piece sectional, 1990. Original upholstery.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Tall Channel Back and Skirted Art Deco Sofa In Camel Velvet.
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored and rich camel velvet upholstered, tall back Art Deco sofa. The tall and deep channel back, with and slight scoop, sets off the incredible silhouette of this piece. The pair...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
MCM Milo Cruisin' Style Chrome Flat Bar Sofa Newly Upholstered in Leather
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Cruisin' Style Chrome Flat Bar 3 Seat Sofa Newly Upholstered in Distressed Cognac Italian Leather.
This MCM Cruisin' style sofa combines ultimate comfort wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Seating
Materials
Chrome
Antique French Jacobean/Renaissance Revival Carved Figural Throne Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning 19th Century Jacobean/Renaissance Revival carved walnut armchairs. Chairs feature ornate spiral carved barley twist walnut frames with leafy scroll work, cherub figures on t...
Category
19th Century Unknown Jacobean Antique Illinois - Seating
Materials
Walnut
Informel Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. We have another available in different condition if interested. Made in France. Quilted cotton with foam structure. Extremely rare in USA. Cotton cover zips off for easy cl...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Cotton
Cast Resin 'Kona' Stool & Side Table, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist’s take on erupting volcanoes, the Kona brings sophistication and conversation to any environment.
Dimensions: Diameter 14 in. (36 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 20 lbs. (9 kg).
Finish color options:
white stone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Illinois - Seating
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mcm Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for brown saltman mid century Bleached Mahogany dining chairs - set of 6.
Each armless chair measures: 20.5 wide x 24 deep x 30 h...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Cast Resin 'Stone' Dining Chair, Keystone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic longevity. Surprising comfort.
Dimensions: Width 17 in. (43.2 cm), depth 20 in. (50.8 cm), height 33 in. (83.8 cm). Weight 35 lbs. (15.8 kg). No assembly required.
Finish c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Illinois - Seating
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Leather Platner Chair by Warren Platner for Steelcase
By Warren Platner, Steelcase
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Upholstered cushions with leather back.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs set of (8) in Black Leather, Antique Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic French Louis XVI style set of (8) dining chairs (more available) with a boxed seat cushion, which eliminates the crowned seat bottom. Our Louis XVI dining chairs are made by...
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Illinois - Seating
Materials
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Mid Century Teak and Leather Sofa
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Countryside, IL
Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Mid Century Teak and Leather Sofa
This sofa measures: 87 wide x 30 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 20.25 inches
All piece...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Funder-Schmidt & Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Funder-Schmidt and Madsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Funder-Schmidt & Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 18.25 wide x 21 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches
Each captai...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a sea...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Ripple Wave Bench Newly Upholstered In Kate Spade Bow Tie Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Ripple Wave Bench Newly Upholstered in Kate Spade Bow Tie Patterned Mohair
Circa 21st Century
Dimensions
H 20.5”
W 100”
D 19”
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Post-Modern Illinois - Seating
Materials
Mohair
Pair of Art Deco Style Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These sculptural and softly voluminous armchairs are modern copies of 1930's Hungarian originals. The rich walnut veneer provides a sleek accent to the plush upholstered seats and ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Illinois - Seating
Materials
Walnut
1950s Vintage in the Manner of Paul McCobb X Base Ottomans - a Pair
By Paul McCobb, Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
In the manner of Paul McCobb - although these were purchased at an estate with signed Mastercraft and other pieces dating this era so I believe the are genuine.
Paul McCobb's X-base...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian John Jelliff Style Tufted Parlor Chairs - Set Of 2
By John Jelliff
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Eastlake John Jelliff Style Carved Ornate French Walnut His and Hers Tufted Parlor Chairs in Original Green Upholstery - Set of 2
This set of two antique Victoria...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Eastlake Antique Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 16.5 wide x 20.75 deep x 34.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17.5 inches
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Jonathan DePas, Donato D'urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Ligne Roset Sofa/Settee, 1970
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
Jonathan DePas, Donato D'urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Ligne Roset Sofa/Settee, 1970. Original Charcoal gray leather.
Measures 29" tall, 39" deep, 61" long, set height 16.5"
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Leather
Jean Gillon Mid Century Desk Chair
By Jean Gillon
Located in Countryside, IL
Jean Gillon mid century desk chair
The chair measures: 23 wide x 26.25 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 22.25 inches and arm he...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Chrome
GUBI Pacha Outdoor Lounge Chair Libera 02 Moss Gray Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin designed the chair in harmony with the changing design style of its period, replaci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Seating
Materials
Brass
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 MCM Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches
E...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Papercord, Rope, Teak
Pair of American Mid Century bamboo turned arm chairs, 1950's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of vintage bamboo turned hardwood arm chairs joined with bamboo lashings and fitted with upholstered seats.
American, mid-20th century.
Dimensions: 22” W x 22-1/2” D x 33” H
19...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century Spice Colored Tub Lounge Chairs on Walnut Plinth Bases
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
Two beautiful and supremely comfortable mid century tub chairs by Interior Crafts, being sold as a pair. Original plush upholstery in a red that leans toward a warm spice color. Wal...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Cast Resin 'Farm' Bench, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
A hint of ornament. Americana at its Brutalist functional extreme.
Dimensions: Width 50 in. (127 cm), depth 14 in. (36 cm), height 18 in. (46 cm). Weight 45 lbs. (20 kg).
Finish color options:
white stone
natural stone
aged stone (shown)
keystone
coal stone
Materials: resin, stone aggregate, fiberglass.
Durable and designed to be used outdoors in all four seasons and in residential or hospitality environments.
Designed by: Zachary Bitner
Made-to-order in Chicago, Illinois.
About Zachary A. Design:
Founded by Zac Bitner, Zachary A. Design is a furniture brand based in Chicago...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Illinois - Seating
Materials
Fiberglass, Resin
Shaker Inspired Settee, Shaker Style in Painted Repurposed Steel by Jim Rose
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
The Shaker inspired settee is made of fully repurposed steel and then painted with a high gloss white paint. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master welder as well as art...
Category
Early 2000s American Shaker Illinois - Seating
Materials
Steel
Gastone Rinaldi Chrome Side Chair
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Evanston, IL
Stunning example of mid-century Italian design, this Gastone Rinaldi chrome side chair exudes effortless elegance and sophistication.
Featuring a sleek tubular frame with a curved...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of (4) Tolix Steel Kitchen Counter Stools in Periwinkle New Made in France
Located in Chicago, IL
Tolix steel stacking stools and stacking chairs were designed by Xavier Pauchard, who was a trained roofer in France. By 1907 Xavier, later known as Mr. X had perfected a way of prot...
Category
2010s French Industrial Illinois - Seating
Materials
Steel
Modern Alexander Bench in Oak by Last Workshop, Custom Options
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Alexander Bench" by Last Workshop in solid white oak
Measures: 48" x 15" x 16"H
Shown here in natural oak, and white oiled oak.
Please inquire for custom sizes and finishes.
...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Illinois - Seating
Materials
Oak
Rasmussen 'MR01' Initial Chair in Walnut for Gubi
By Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Rasmussen 'MR01' Initial Chair in Walnut for Gubi
Created by woodworker Mathias Steen Rasmussen, the 'MR01' initial chair unites traditional craftsmanship with original ideas to cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Seating
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Pair of Chippendale style ladder back arm chairs, c. 1930-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Academic Revival Chippendale solid mahogany arm chairs with exceptional pierced and carved ladder back rails. The over rail upholstered saddle seat is supported by molding ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
American Neoclassic Upholstered Rosewood Pedestal Piano Stool, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American neoclassic upholstered seat piano stool. The seat rests on a fluted and truncated columnar pedestal with trefoil platform base on turned and suppressed bun feet. Rosewood an...
Category
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Pine
Fiftyish Wingback Leather Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. We also have another available with walnuts feet. Original leather with chrome legs. Extremely rare piece of design.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Seating
Materials
Leather
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 32 high, with...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Woodard Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Herbert Saiger
By Russell Woodard, Herbert Saiger
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Woodard Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Herbert Saiger
These are the lower wider variation intended to be lounge side chairs.
Seat height is 12" before upholstery cushions.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Genuine French Tolix Lemon Yellow Steel Stacking Counter Stools - Set of (4) New
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Chicago, IL
French Genuine Tolix Steel Stacking Counter Height Stools in Lemon Yellow Powder-Coated in a set of 4. We currently have several hundred Authentic Made in France Tolix Steel Chairs, ...
Category
2010s French Industrial Illinois - Seating
Materials
Steel, Metal
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Model 1727 MCM Walnut and Brass Sofa
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Model 1727 Mid Century Walnut and Brass Sofa
This sofa measures: 74 wide x 33 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height of 18 inches
All pieces of f...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Brass
Lee Industries Upholstered Lounge Chair - Pair
By Lee Industries
Located in Countryside, IL
Lee Industries Upholstered Lounge Chair - Pair
Each chair measures: 33 wide x 39 deep x 38.5 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearance of 26.5 inches
We take ou...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Illinois - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Chrome + Black Leather Cantilever Chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A masterclass in minimalist design, these 1970s Italian chairs feature polished tubular chrome frames that effortlessly suspend high-quality black leather sling seats. The ergonomic ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner group mid century dining chairs - set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 20.25 wide x 19 deep x 30.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches
Each captains c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Wood
Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs
By Maruni
Located in Chicago, IL
Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs,
Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh. Original very good condition.
Label on unde...
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Drum Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Antique French Regency Mahogany Carved And Curved Sofa Reupholstered In Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Regency Mahogany Carved Surround Arm Curved Back Tufted Back Sofa Newly Upholstered in Distressed Antique Honey Whiskey Italian Leather
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Revival Antique Illinois - Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR 30/5 Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare pair of Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll MR 30/5 lounge chairs constructed from tubular chromed steel frames and with their original brown saddle lea...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Illinois - Seating
Materials
Steel
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