$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
Grafton Furniture French Art Deco Black Leather & Gold Library Club Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century / Early 21st Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired frame with curved back and scrolled arms.
Leather, Hardwood
$760Sale Price|20% Off
1960s EST Modern Office Leather Task Chair Grafton, WI
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration Industrial office by EST leather task chair Grafton, WI Circa the 1960s. Stamped by maker Aluminum with new leather upholstery.
Aluminum
Sold
H 26.5 in W 30.5 in D 32.5 in
Grafton Everest, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, South Africa, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and velvet lounge chairs designed and produced by Grafton Everest, South Africa, c. 1970s.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 26 in D 28 in
2 Vintage Grafton Furniture Art Deco Ebonized Club Lounge Library Accent Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Grafton Furniture club / lounge / library accent chairs featuring art deco style ebonized frame with scalloped / sloped arm design and nailhead trim.
Upholstery, Hardwood
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H 40 in W 36.5 in D 40 in
Grafton Furniture French Art Deco Black Leather & Gold Library Club Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired frame with curved back and scrolled arms.
Leather, Giltwood
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H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 40.36 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON ARMCHAIRS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRiC
By Howard & Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is a rare pair of chairs, they are the most original examples you will ever see and in and most collectable model, the Bridgewater.
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 32.68 in W 112.6 in D 45.28 in
HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON FOUR SEAT SOFA & PAiR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE VELVET FABRIC
By Howard & Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Howard & Son’s are simply put the finest chair makers in history, the late Queen even had a very large private collection.
Velvet
19th Century Howard and Sons Grafton Library Armchair
By Howard & Sons
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 19th C Howard and Sons Grafton model armchair. The chair is raised on turned oak legs with all the castors being stamped "Howard and Sons" The rear left leg is stamped w...
Oak
Outsized Grafton Chair by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard & Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique easy armchair, this is an unusually large version of the Grafton model made by Howard and Sons of Berners Street in London. This is one of the more elegant designs with serpe...
Large Comfortable Howard Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Single Howard and Sons Grafton Chair on turned legs. Restored by Howard Chairs around 15 years ago.
Deep Comfortable Chair Made By Howard And Sons Of London
By Howard & Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard and Sons Grafton chair standing on square taper legs with the original casters bearing the makers name.
Sold
H 34 in W 30.5 in D 40 in
Howard and Sons of London Grafton Model Chair, Special Order Ball and Claw Foot
By Howard & Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusually for a Grafton model the base of the chair is serpentine, the lower rail is usually flat from front to back.
Sold
H 28.55 in W 59.45 in D 45.67 in
Mid Century Chromecraft Usa Grafton W1s Space Age Dining Table 4 Chairs 70s
By Chromcraft
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Retro Chromecraft USA Grafton Atomic Dining Table with 4 Chairs A fantastic and extremely stylish 1972 dining room suite.
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,750 / set
H 31.75 in W 36.75 in D 37 in
French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair Ottoman Mitchell Gold Restoration Hardw
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco style cognac leather club lounge chair and ottoman, made by Mitchell Gold for Restoration Hardware, American, circa 2000s. The original retail price was $4,850. This ...
Leather
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair, Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on wheels. Very nice original condition. Four Chairs currently available. These are all fixed height models.
Metal
$995
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Tan Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Eero Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. These are gorgeous and original examples, which are dated 1974 and came from an Ithaca, New York law...
Metal
$1,499
H 32 in W 23.25 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Aluminum, Chrome
$2,261
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison Swivel Office Chair for Knoll, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage swivel office chair designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll, United States, 1970s. A polished aluminium support and wheeled swivel base give the chair a cle...
Aluminum
French Art Deco Club Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, France, 1930s This armchair of French origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1930s. The chair features beautiful streamlined lines and s...
Leather, Wood
$3,100 / item
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in L 32 in
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...
Metal
French Leather Club or Lounge Chair from the Art Deco Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage French leather upholstered club or lounge chair from the Art Deco era - featuring a comfortable shaped back and seat with removable cushion, elegantly designed wood-tr...
Metal
$3,356
H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair, Chapeau de Gendarme Model Circa 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair, Chapeau de Gendarme Model in Caramel Circa 1950’s What a fabulous chair. Among the classics of French leather club chairs the chapeau de genda...
Leather
$2,284
H 35.44 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Model ’Sam’ Leather & Chrome Office Chair by Sam Larsson for DUX, Sweden, 1970s
By Sam Larsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Karis, Nyland
Original and rare ’Sam’ office chair designed by Sam Larsson for DUX, Sweden, in the 1970s. The chair combines original dark brown leather with a chromed tubular steel structure, pad...
Chrome
Knoll Pollock Chair in Wheat Leather, Steel Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Charles Pollock was a master of design who's work was supported by Florence Knoll and her company, Knoll. Pollock's understanding of design was that every object has an edge and ever...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
$2,200
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Terni Series Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy, 1958
By Ico Parisi, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Office chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, a timeless masterpiece of mid-century Italian design. This office chair from Ico Parisi's renowned Terni series was crafted in 1958. Made of ...
Metal
$742 / item
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, Black Leather, 1960s Denmark
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kevi office chair designed by Jørgen Rasmussen. With height, tilt and other adjustments. New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Leather
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Versatile chair with adjustable hand-stitched leather seat having a small back rest. The ...
Aluminum, Steel
$2,488
H 37.8 in W 31.5 in D 24.81 in
Louis XV French Bergere Armchair Finished with Black Leather & Brass Stud Detail
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Louis XV Style French Bergère Armchair in Black Leather with Brass Stud Detailing An elegant French Louis XV style bergère armchair, beautifully reimagined in rich black leather and...
Brass
Executive Swivel Office Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c. 1950
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York City, NY
Executive swivel office chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Made in the United States circa 1950.
Steel
$685Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
$776Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Intricate Carved French Fruit Wood Trunk, Perfume Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous example of a French fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a trunk. Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the l...
Fruitwood
$411
H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 1.38 in
Pink Floral Dress and Gloves & Handbag- Feminine fashion, color photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
'Pink Floral Dress' and 'Gloves & Handbag' taken at the glamorous retro event Goodwood Revival, perfectly captures feminine sophistication with a vintage vibe. This artwork featured ...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
$639Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$10,166 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 70.87 in
Red Travertine Round Dining Table with Column Legs in style of Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, Holland
This minimalist table is crafted from a single material, featuring a softly curved-edge top that rests elegantly on four cylindrical columns, creating a sculptural and architectural ...
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
$2,513Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 7.8 in D 7 in
Guido Cacciapuoti Italian Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Animal Birds Figurine 1930
By Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Guido Cacciapuoti Italian Art Deco large ceramic animal figurine Depiction: Two parrots on a tree trunk Hand crafted and hand painted in strong bold colors Italian design sculpture ...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Rare Lou Hodges Three-Seat Sling Sofa, Oak & Leather, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly rare and iconic 1970's Sling sofa by Lou Hodges for California Design Group has been restored and is in beautiful condition. As comfortable as it is striking, this ic...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
'Togo' 3 seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Brussels, BE
TOGO Sofa by Michel Ducaroy – A Design Icon Since 1973 Designed by Michel Ducaroy (1925–2009), the iconic TOGO sofa is the very definition of relaxed comfort. Its distinctive, low-s...
Leather
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Aralia sofa is similar in style to the iconic Togo and Kashima designs. Built for laid back comfort, the two seat sofa is constructed...
Fabric
Rose Quartz Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Tables By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of luxury bubble rose quartz rock crystal cocktail tables with polish brass stands. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC.
$14,985Sale Price|49% Off
H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...
Marble
$380 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 6.3 in
Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella 160' lamp was designed in 1971 by Danish designer Verner Panton and remains one of his mos...
Acrylic
Upsala Ekeby, Green-Glazed Vase, Earthenware, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Earthenware
$8,567 / item
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 90.56 in
Large Bellini Style Rectangle Dining Table in Coral Portuguese Travertine
By Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, Holland
This minimalist table is made from one material, featuring a rectangular top with a reversed step-edge profile that elegantly sits on four cylindrical columns. Drawing inspiration ...
Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
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