$8,902 / set
Pair of Wooden Chairs, Lombardy, 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of beautifully carved wooden chairs Lombardy, first half of 17th century H 86 x L 48 x P 43 cm Pair of “da balia” (nanny) chairs.
Wood
$2,111 / item
Nanny Rocking Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian rocking chair model Nanny by Nanna Ditzel. New edition.
Rattan
Unavailable
H 14.18 in Dm 17.72 in
Nanny Chair by Kohn 'Thonet Biggest Competition' 1904 Ammensessel Nr 12811
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Ammensessel is German for more than a nanny Its means to breastfeed a baby The chair is especially produced to give the mother a very comfortable position to feed a baby Thonet wa...
Beech
1950s Nanna Ditzel Design Rattan Rocking Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage look and resolutely contemporary, this lounge rattan rocking chair " Nanny" model design by Nanna Ditzel is composed of a warming and hand braided rattan armchair with a welc...
Rattan
Vintage Early American / Farmhouse Nanny Spindle Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Pine Wood Spindle ‘Nanny' Bench With Removable Front Guard. Constructed out of solid knotty pine wood. A Long narrow rocker great for a mud room or as a entryway hall...
Pine, Lacquer
$1,850 / set
H 45 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Side Chairs 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A PAIR OF ITALIAN RENAISSANCE STYLE WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS 19TH CENTURY, INCORPORATING EARLIER ELEMENTS In solid walnut with straight seats, gilt acanthus leaf finials, carved front st...
Walnut
$5,470 / set
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
An Original Dondolo Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Dondolo rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s. Bentwood and original cane. We only have a single chair available. The price is for the single chair. Fast ...
Cane, Wood
$6,601 / item
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 30.32 in
Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
By Jader Almeida
Located in New York, NY
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness and solidity. With its precisely orchestrated flowing lines, thickening and tapering ...
Oak
$5,000 / set
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Hand-Crafted Swedish Late Baroque Chairs, Pine, Ca 1750
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair 18th century Swedish late baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina and proportions. Ca 1850 Sweden.
Pine
$5,499
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Original Dondolo Rocking Chair Designed by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 70s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Lucija, SI
An iconic and sculptural “Dondolo” rocking chair designed by Luigi Crassevig and produced in Italy in the late 60s New cane This exceptional example embodies the refined craftsmanshi...
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
Frank Reenskaug rocking chair model no.182
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Diest, BE
Danish Modern teak Model 182 rocking chair, designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin. A classic piece of Danish design. Small repair done on the top wooden backrest on the right see ph...
Wood
1960s Antonin Suman Bentwood Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bentwood and caned seat in good condition - The wooden parts have been repolished.
Cane, Bentwood
Danish Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, oak, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
1960s Hans J. Wegner "Keyhole" Chair in Oak and Canvas A rare and refined example of Hans J. Wegner’s masterful design, this 1960s "Keyhole" chair embodies the Danish designer’s sig...
Canvas, Oak
$547Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Chairs Neo- Renaissance or Henri II Style in Wood and Leather 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Elegant pair of Neo-Renaissance or Henri II style chairs in leather and wood dating from the 19th century. The wooden structure is carved with flutes and volutes. Pieces of leather f...
Leather, Wood
Rocking chair by R. Wengler
By Robert Wengler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rocking chair in bamboo with cushion in Fontainebleau (colour: Maronnier) by Pierre Frey. R. Wengler
Bamboo
Bamboo Rocking Chair att. to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid century bamboo rocking chair, made in Italy, attributed to Franco Albini. This chic chair is in very fine, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and c...
Bamboo
Rare Midcentury Wood and Rattan Rocking Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - original condition
Rattan, Wood
Pair of Seventeenth Century Italian Chairs
Located in London, England
A sumptuous pair of seventeenth century Italian walnut chairs, the backs surmounted by carved and gilt finials with red velvet seats and backs, with red tassel fringing - Ex Ullstein...
Velvet
Antonin Suman Designed Rocking Chair
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully constructed rocking chair by Antonin Suman. Long flowing rods of wood, bent into shape to form the frame, with woven cane making the seat and back. Please confirm locati...
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Pair of 18th century Swedish Baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina. ca 1700 - 1750 Sweden.
Wood
Pair 17th Century English Hall Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A very handsome pair of 17th century William and Mary side or hall chairs with exquisite carving throughout. Oak with a faded grey that gives these chairs a warm patina.
$21,400Sale Price|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Refectory Table, Rustic Design
Located in Firenze, IT
Monumental 17th Century Tuscan Walnut Refectory Table, Italian Baroque Period This monumental 17th-century rectangular refectory table is a magnificent and rare example of rustic Tus...
Wood, Walnut
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$4,510 / item
H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...
Wood
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Cognac Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
Dark hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair express...
Leather, Beech
$854
H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century The face mask has a device for hanging. V...
Wood
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Velvet Tiger Mountain
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Mountain, an opulent and luxurious jacquard velvet fabric from italian...
Jacquard, Velvet
$2,199 / item
H 45.2 in W 27.5 in D 2.5 in
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI
By Jacques Adnet, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI. Originally designed by Jacques Adnet in the 1950s, this incredibly refined mirror is executed in high quality b...
Brass
Group of Three Natural Agate Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Group of three natural amazing agate sculptures on stands with beautiful colors, created by Phoenix Gallery.
Agate
$2,374Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 77.56 in D 34.65 in
Very rare and early Richard Stein Sofa / Daybed for Knoll
By Richard Stein, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
All original. can be converted to a bed.
Fabric
$30,087
H 75.01 in W 57.88 in D 20.48 in
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Guthrie and Wells, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass detai...
Brass
$5,445 / item
H 48 in W 64 in D 86.25 in
Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts
Located in Tiverton, RI
The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...
Wood
$5,765 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 28.35 in
Alexander and Jones Coastal Shark Daybed in Oak & Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Coastal Shark Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from solid oak with a cream bouclé upholstered mattress a...
Oak, Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Viggo Boesen, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and blue floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed by Viggo Boesen and produced by R. Wengler, Denmark, c. 1950s. Wicker wrapping loose on back center support l...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$37,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 27.25 in
French Art Deco Club Chairs by Pierre Chareau, Ash & Upholstery, 1925
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1925) ash club chairs with padded upholstered scoop back and seat on U form support & platform. (Attributed to Pierre Chareau) (PRICED AS Pair)
Ash, Upholstery
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
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