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Item Ships From: USA
English Regency Mahogany Hall Bench, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An English circa 1830 late regency period solid mahogany hall bench or window seat having rectangular molded-edge top with turned cylindrical bolsters each end above flat seat-rails ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique USA - Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats instead of dowels and spindles. Constructed from sustainable blackened ash, the settee is artisan crafted with traditional joinery and finished with an all-natural, 100% plant-based, hard-wax oil.
"The Laurel Settee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Wood, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Style Pink Mohair Lounge Club Armchair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching Parsons style chair attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggins, circa 1970s. Features a cubed frame upholstered in a posh pink...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
1960s Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Minerva' Daybed for France & Son
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Minerva' daybed or sofa with Teak frame and newly upholstered cushions, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. In otherwise original condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Reupholstered in brand new white fabric.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alfred Christensen Low Back Easy Chair with Open Armrests, Denmark 1940's (v)
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish low back lounge chair from 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved stained beech. Nice slim elegant silhou...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mohair Orsini Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orsini Ottoman features a brushed brass base with cap feet and an upholstered seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Rare Ladder Back Chairs with Herringbone Seats Set of 6
Located in Louisville, KY
These 3-splat ladder-back chairs are a beautiful and mysteriously unique grouping. Made from hardwood, each of these chairs has been hand-carved with hand-woven herringbone cane seat...
Category
Early 19th Century American Country Antique USA - Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Lillian August Vintage Floral Chintz Upholstered Ottoman with Arched Cream Base
By Lillian August, Century Furniture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An elegant vintage ottoman. Piece features soft pink and cream botanical tones atop a structured frame with gracefully arched cutouts—a design detail that subtly references neoclassi...
Category
20th Century American American Classical USA - Seating
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Blue Leather
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman from the 1970s. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with tubular bent chrome frame and original blue tufted leather cushion....
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Chrome
Broc Weathered White Oak Counter Stool with Linen Seat
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Broc White Oak Counter Stool is not just a piece of furniture; it's a work of art. Crafted from high-quality white oak wood in our Montana ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Brass, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, off white fabric and brass nail lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s.
Dimensions: 40.5” H x 29.75” W x 34” D
Category
1920s Danish Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Six
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid walnut frames, with upholstered seats...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Upholstered Swivel Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These swivel armchairs feature a sleek and modern silhouette with a nod to mid-century design. The low-profile back curves gently into the arms in a continuous, wraparound form that ...
Category
20th Century American Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Textile
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Woven Jacquard Fabric w Special Marble Effect
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chairs
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hollywood Regency lounge chairs from the Sophisticate Collection for Tomlinson, 1950's; each stylish walnut and upholstered lounge chair with convex front and incurved back fitted wi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Walnut
Danish 1940's High Back Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen in Grey Sheepskin
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved stained beech wood. Nice slim elegant ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
19th-C. English Scrubbed Pine Dining Chairs New Upholstery - S/12
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This beautiful set is ready to go! This is a late 19th century English scrubbed pine set if twelve dining chairs. The neutral upholstery is new. The side chairs measure as follows: 2...
Category
Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique USA - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Set of Six Louis X1V Style Fruitwood Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice set of six late 19th / early 20th century French fruitwood dining chairs with the desirable double-lyre X stretcher base and nicely contoured legs ending in scrolled carv...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV USA - Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
George Nelson Platform Slat Bench for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your space with this timeless George Nelson Platform Slat Bench, a celebrated icon of mid-century modern design. Originally introduced in 1946, this minimalist masterpiece se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Wood
Douglas Entry Bench Upholstered Cushion Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shoe Storage
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the perfect place to put on your shoes, flip through a magazine or relax with company. It's an original design, but inspired by Mid Century Modern/Scandinavian sensibil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Walnut
Laurel Settee, Modern Walnut Windsor Style Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats instead of dowels and spindles. Constructed from sustainable walnut, the settee is artisan crafted with traditional joinery and finished with an all-natural, 100% plant-based, hard-wax oil.
"The Laurel Settee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Slatted Wood & Iron Swivel Bar Stools MCM
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful set of four slatted wood and iron bar stools. Attributed to Arthur Umanoff, circa 1970s. Feature a swivel seat.
Dimensions:
20" x 17" x 41.5"h, seat 30"
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Iron
Early Year 'LC2' Leather Club Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1980s, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable early year collectors example of the Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chair (authentic signed example, see pics) in gorgeous thick Italian black leathe...
Category
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Chrome
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 22"W...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Ralph Lauren “City Modern Armchair” Bauhaus Style Tubular Leather Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Bauhaus-inspired styling, heirloom quality. Matte black frame with perforated leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bauhaus USA - Seating
Materials
Metal
Bernhardt Sofa Manner of Milo Baughman
By Bernhardt
Located in Fulton, CA
Bernhardt Furniture Company. Circa. 1970's. Designed in the manner of Milo Baughman. Wood sides and back. Nice addition to a Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern interior. Very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wingback Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Set of vintage wingback lounge chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950–1959. These iconic chairs feature sculpted walnut bases and dramatic arm details, refinished...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stool in Molded Blonde Rosewood for Tendo Mokko
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Chicago, IL
The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design. Originally created in 1954 using the moulded plywood technique that had been newly ...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Doric Stool in Natural Maple with Light Blue Linen
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric stool is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Oak
Moreno Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno sofa sits low and deep with Italian inspired curved arms. The sofa features loose seat and back cushions and two side cushions that mimic the curvature of the arms. The le...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Handcrafted Outdoor Sofa in Natural Teak Wood with Flat Weaving Detail
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Resistant to oxidation, designed for heavy loads, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean.
Weaving: Flat 4 mm weave.
Fixed Upholstery: 100% polyester. M...
Category
2010s Asian Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Teak
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Teak Stacking School Chairs with Arms
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church. Design features single shell, pressed and bent teak slipper seats atop of a brown e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Metal
Timothy Oulton Soho Tufted U-Shaped Sectional Chaise Sofa 16 Ft.
By Restoration Hardware, Timothy Oulton
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand three piece U-shaped sectional chaise lounge sofa designed by Timothy Oulton for Restoration Hardware measuring over 16 feet long. The Soho sofa features all-over button tuftin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Barcelona Chairs, set of 2.
Designed by Mies van der Rohe, originally in 1929.
Black leather.
Knoll manufacturer tags are dated 1987 on bottom of seat cushions.
One of the ...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four dark-stained birch dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 30.625” H x 16.4” W x 17.25” D
Seat Height: 17.25”
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Birch
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Boucle Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in collaboration with the famous Widdicomb Furniture company in the United States during the 1950s. These Mid-Century ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise.
The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Authentic 1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Original Cover
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Harry Bertoia in the 1950s, his vision was to create a chair that was sturdy and practical, but also looked light and airy. He famously said "They are mainly made of air,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Steel
Friso Kramer Style Molded Blonde Plywood Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful molded blonde plywood dining chairs on almost black enameled metal frames. Perfect for bistros and restaurants as well as your home dining. In original condition with visib...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial USA - Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Cassina
Dimensions: 26"w x 30"d x 34.5"h
Material: Upholstery with Beech Frame
Italy, c1940s
Pair of 2
VNT1551
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Saporiti Italia "Wave" Sofa by Giovanni Offredi 1970s
By Fratelli Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed in 1974 by Giovanni Offredi, "Wave" three seat sofa. Since 1950 Saporiti has produced some of the most sophisticated and advanced pieces of furniture in the history of Itali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Steel
Bruno Mathsson, Chaise Longue, Birch, Jute, Sweden, 1936
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in High Point, NC
A very early production chaise longue designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Matthson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1936.
With makers label specifying production year 1936.
Seat Heigh...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Jute, Birch
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions: 32.25” H x 85.5” W x 40” D
Seat Height...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Shagreen Bench with 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 USA - Seating
Materials
Brass
1960's Mid Century Modern Danish Style Rocking Arm Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌟 Vintage Mid Century Modern Rocking Chair from Yugoslavia 🌟
Step back in time with this stunning piece of mid century mode...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
A Pair Of Mel Abitz Large Stools For Galloway's Ca' 1960's in Brown Leather
By Mel Abitz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large ottomans by Mel Abitz for Galloway's Furniture Co (Tampa FL), ca' 1960's. Walnut frames upholstered in patinated leather.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rare Set of 10 Attributed Maison Jansen Cameo Back Painted Leather Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very good set of 10 Attributued Maison Jansen style dining chairs in green paint and sleek dark hunter green genuine leather upholstery. The leather is in very good conditi...
Category
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green mohair and beech lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed and produced by an unknown cabinetmaker, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 15"
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique and feature a genuine giltwood finish. It is beautifully worn and the silk upholster...
Category
18th Century Louis XVI Antique USA - Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with cross banding. Sloped arms lead to reeded supports in front of remarkable three-di...
Category
1810s Federal Antique USA - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Chinese Export Porcelain Hexagonal Garden Seats, A Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Hexagonal Garden Seats,
A Pair,
Circa 1850-60
The Chinese Export porcelain Rose Medallion Garden Seats are of a hexagonal barrel form with gilded studs repr...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique USA - Seating
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs att. to E. Buch c. 1950/60's
By Erik Buch, Anderstrup Mobelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Mid Century Danish Modern dining chairs, attributed to Erik Buch, for Anderstrud Mobelfabrik c. 1950/60's. The chairs are all structurally sound and sturdy, all show mino...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Teak
René Gabriel Table/Stool, France, c. 1940
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
René Gabriel table/stool, France, c. 1940.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Beech
Vintage Thonet Style Bentwood Chair With Cane Seating
By Thonet
Located in San Carlos, CA
Bring Old-World Class to Your Home with this Thonet-Style Bentwood Chair!
This beautiful and classic bentwood chair is reminiscent of the iconic designs by Michael Thonet. The chai...
Category
1960s Romanian Modern Vintage USA - Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
English Art Deco Settee with Tassels
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Siting regal and refined, this English settee from circa 1920 is a fantastic size for nearly any room around the home. The seat back is tall and supportive, plush from the striated ...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco USA - Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Bunny Williams Home Crofter's Outdoor Dining Chair
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the form a of traditional crofter’s chair, our new all-weather wicker group has a fantastic, indoor-outdoor finish with a textured hand. A curved back, with canted suppor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian USA - Seating
Materials
Wicker, Resin
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Curved Cabinetmaker Sofa in Into the Woods Fabric
Located in Mckinney, TX
Elegant Danish Mid-Century curved cabinetmaker sofa, circa 1940s. Sculptural form with refined lines, tight upholstery, and solid wood legs. A rare, timeless piece that balances comf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern USA - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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