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Item Ships From: Tri-State Area
Customizable Classicon Aristo Chair by SEBASTIAN HERKNER
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The Aristo range of chairs by designer Sebastian Herkner combines premium comfort with precise design. The name áristos’ (ἄριστος), ancient Greek for ‘the most excellent’ or ‘the nob...
Category
2010s German Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Luxury Post Modern Leather Chairs Poltrona Frau Set of Four
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning set of four Post-Modern “Ginger” chairs, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau. These elegant dining or side chairs feature a striking combination of saddle brown ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Natural Sheepskin
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair in Natural Sheepskin
by Arnold Madsen
d. 1950
Condition: Excellent
Reupholstered. Repaired: Legs, armrests and frame have all been fully restored...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Edwin Lutyens Style Loop Back Chair
By Edwin Lutyens
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classic Lutyens Style Chair in original finish with unusual seat upholstery. Iconic pierced loop back design back and feet. Original finish has paint losses and can be easily restore...
Category
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs New Blue Silk Blend & Tulip Bases
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sapce-age chairs is one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic and rare designs, and these are great examples. These chairs are elegant and striking with their circular design...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 'Three Available'
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Vintage Eames Soft Pad Chairs for Herman Miller – Red Leather
For your consideration: a striking pair of authentic vintage Eames Soft Pad Management Chairs, designed by Cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Square Back
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane.
Inlay is ancient decorati...
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Bone, Teak
Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of 8 Chairs White Bouclé
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Lula Chair, Stripe Silk & Black Lacquer by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order silk and lacquer accent chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Black/grey stripe silk (available in custom fabric)
Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in cust...
Category
2010s American Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Maple, Silk
Pair of Shagreen Inlaid Stools with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Italian Dining Armchairs In Leather, Set of 6
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair is well-regarded piece, known for its elegant, minimalist design with a blend of high-quality leather and metal. crafted from steel and leather of very high resistance ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sylvie Chair in Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Lucien Dining Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Wood by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé dining chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Ivory Bouclé (available in custom fabric)
Base: Red Oak Wood (available in custom finish)
Dimensions...
Category
2010s American Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs by Saridis, Athens
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classically elegant and beautifully proportioned T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with original woven leather strap seats, 1960s, produced by Saridis of Athens. TWO available in...
Category
1960s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arm Chair Shearling/ COM Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel Waxed
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
CHAIR NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
Did you count sheep as a child to fall asleep? We introduce you to one of these sheep. Hand craved iron is combined with plush shearling to creat...
Category
2010s American Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of minimal architectural elegance, this chair features a sleek three-leg structure with subtle metal accents. Its sculptural form balances simplicity and sophist...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs by Saridis, Athens
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classically elegant and beautifully proportioned T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with original woven leather strap seats, 1960s, produced...
Category
1960s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Lula Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Natural Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood chair designed by Christian Siriano.
Base: Natural Maple
Fabric for seat/back cushion:
Ivory Bouclé
Meas...
Category
2010s American Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Mid Century Iron Hoop Chair, Reilly-Wolff
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic Mid Century Iron Hoop Chair circa 1950's. Patinaed Wrought Iron in hoop form with foam wedge cushions and sunny orange bias cut cotton/silk textile. Cool aesthetic piece as we...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Eden chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Sylvie chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Thor Chair in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2021
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined
to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements....
Category
2010s American Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Customizable ClassiCon Chaos Chair by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
When a highly individual Minimalist like Konstantin Grcic designs his first upholstered furniture, the result is bound to be extraordinary. With his Chaos chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of minimal architectural elegance, this chair features a sleek three-leg structure with subtle metal accents. Its sculptural form balances simplicity and sophist...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Round Stool Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Tassel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR STOOL
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2018
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an excitin...
Category
2010s American Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Anna Karlin Wrought Iron Counter Stool, C
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Each Wrought Iron Counter Stool has a unique composition wrought into the backrest. There are six shapes to choose from each with an uphols...
Category
2010s American Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair redefines the need for curves in an interior. As playful as it is graceful, its superbly detailed segments in the front and reverse provide a plateau where the seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
English Barrel Back Wood Chair 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
English barrel back hardwood chair with curved arm support ,saddled seat and turned legs and stretcher, great color
Category
1920s Vintage Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Customizable ClassiCon Daybed Grand by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
The daybed is rightly counted among Eileen Gray’s most famous designs. The lounge "offers pleasant and comfortable seating and is, moreover, particularly suited to relaxing". What sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Woodard Orleans Wrought Iron Bounce Rocker Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s Woodard Orleans pattern bounce rocker chair. Original verdigris powder coated finish. Seat without cushions, 12.5" H. Chair is stamped Woodard on...
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Dining Chair with Seaming Details on the Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The front of this dining chair is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, infuse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Louis XV Folding Oratory Chair "Fauteuil D'oratoire" signed Chavigny
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a piece of history into your home with this exquisite Louis XV Folding Oratory Chair, also known as "Fauteuil D'oratoire," signed by Chavigny, France, circa 1760. This exce...
Category
1760s French Rococo Antique Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
ClassiCon Roquebrune Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
For the terrace of her second house in Castellar Eileen Gray designed a very comfortable chair with a deep seating area. It was covered with blue canvas. She created another version,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2019
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Category
2010s American Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Large Wrought Iron Sculptural Peacock Chair Brutalist Mid-Century Inspired
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and rare, this heavy wrought iron peacock chair is more sculpture than seating. Intricate pattern of splines and peacock "feathers" all welded from steel. Bronze finish and ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 3
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2024
19’’ L 19’’ W 21.5’’ H (overall chair height at 27’’ H / back height at 4’’H)
Horsehair textile and palladium leaf are combined to create an...
Category
2010s American Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Knoll Brno Chrome Tubular Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe Armchair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilton, CT
Knoll Chrome Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. These Brno armchairs celebrate the classic tubular design of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, crafted by Knoll. They are upholstered ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Anemone Contemporary Soft Chair in Alpaca Fur and Wood Veneer by Brandi Howe
By Brandi Howe
Located in New York, NY
Anemone Shag Chair by Brandi Howe, Represented by Tuleste Factory
W 66" x H 42.5" x D 32"
Alpaca Fur, Wood
Inspired by the stichodactyla gigantea anemone...
Category
2010s American Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Fur, Alpaca, Wood
Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and unusual set of six George II mahogany needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving,...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of Six Chairs Taupe Bouclé
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery
Marble, Brass, and Mohair Chair by Slash Objects
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Adri Chair is a unique take on a statement chair that brings timeless materials together in a new way. The Chair is made using two marble slabs, connected with brass hardware and elegant details to hold the recycled rubber...
Category
2010s American Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Marble, Brass
Shagreen Chair with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Inspired by the original Dandy bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Sylvie chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
The apartment of Madame Mathieu-Levy on Rue de Lota in Paris was regarded as one of the most sensational examples of French interior architecture of the 1920s. Eileen Gray had create...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Six Mahogany Klismos Dining Chair with COM Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
New production. 6 chairs in this offer. Additional can be made to order. Designed and handmade in NYC. Fabric in image is not included and they can upholstered at no charge in COM (C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Black Lacquer Streamlined Armchair by Modernage Furniture Company
By Modernage Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and iconic Art Deco "D" chair was realized by the esteemed maker Modernage Co. in the United States, circa 1930. Resembling a stylized letter "D", it features streamline...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Sylvie Chair in Mink Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Sylvie chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Customizable ClassiCon Aixia Chair by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Aixia was one of Eileen Gray‘s personal favourites. She used this chair in all of her apartments, sometimes in the dining room, sometimes at a desk. Even in 1929, when she converted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Customizable Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Textile
Customizable Artifort Aloa Chair Designed by Khodi Feiz
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Lightness redefined. Aloa is a simple and elegant family of chairs and bar stools with an upholstered seat and back, supported by a graphic metal frame. Highly comfortable, Aloa fits...
Category
2010s Dutch Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Textile
Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The Orange Slice armchair by designer Pierre Paulin is one of the most popular design armchairs in the world. The iconic armchair makes every roo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Textile
Mid-Century Ekornes Stressless Brown Leather Recliner or Lounge & Ottoman Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner or adjustable lounge and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak-plywood wood bases and metal frames and genuine leather upholstery, this is a comfortable brown color leather recliner on a round teak-plywood base that swivels 360 degrees. Ottoman is upholstered in same brown leather and teak-plywood base as recliner. Signed in many locations on the chair and ottoman. Made in Norway, in the late 20th Century. A very comfortable chair and ottoman...
Category
2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Dining Chair Available in COM
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This minimalist dining chair exemplifies modern sophistication and comfort. It features a fully upholstered design, providing a seamless, elegant look that harmoniously blends with c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Junior Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
If you’re a design-lover and your son or daughter likes to have their own chair with the “big people” then Artifort’s Junior Collection is for you. Like the junior version of the Ora...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Textile
Customizable Artifort Little Tulip Swivel Barstool by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Elegance through and through. Delicate, flowing, cheerful, light. Like a blossoming flower or a friendly smile. Available with a disk-shaped or cross-foot base. Both styles are equal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Textile
Velvet Upholstered Stool with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tri-State Area - Chairs
Materials
Brass
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