Teal & brown fabric 1950s highback armchair by Sala & Madini for Galimberti
By Fratelli Galimberti Cantù, Emilia Sala and Giorgio Madini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This sculptural highback armchair was designed by Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini in the 1950s for the fratelli Galimberti furniture factory. The armchair has been completely reuphols...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Price Upon Request
The Flamenco
Located in Missouri, MO
The room itself is a tour de force of English interior painting: a crystal chandelier catches the diffused afternoon light filtering through gauze curtains; a gateleg table set with ...
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Antique Wing Back Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Key Features * Pair of upholstered wingback armchairs * Teal blue fabric upholstery * High shaped wing backs * Scroll arms * Loose seat cushions * Carved cabriole front legs * Ball a...
Mahogany
Teal Wingback Armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
A wing, fireside armchair comes from Northern Europe. Year of origin around 1910. Very good condition. The armchair has been professionally renovated and upholstered in a new turquoi...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Style Armchairs in Teal
Located in North York, ON
These Mid-Century Modern armchairs are truly a dream. Carrocel originals, they are in great shape with just a bit of wear consistent with age and use. The upholstery is a gorgeous te...
Nickel
Beige & Teal George III Style Leather Snakeskin Wing Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
George III style beige leather wing chair of typical shape and mid sized proportions with pepper box arms set above square front legs and slightly outswept back legs. Upholstered in...
Leather
Pair of 1940's High Back WIng Chairs in Teal
Located in New York, NY
Stylized wing chairs with high back design.
Upholstered in wool/silk teal sharkskin
fabric. Has antique brass studs, and
ebonized walnut legs with brass
...
Sold
H 44 in W 30 in D 25 in
Stylish Chic Pair of Beige & Teal George III Style Leather Snakeskin Wing Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of beautiful George III style beige leather wing arm chairs of typical shape and mid sized proportions with pepper box arms set above square front legs and slightly outswept b...
Leather
Sold
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Carl-Gustav Hiort Af Ornäs Wingback Armchair in Teal Velvet, Finland, 1952
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in The Hague, NL
With its outward pointing curved legs, this sumptuous wingback chair offers a striking silhouette from all angles.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
French Teal Linen Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
Wingback Chair with Painted Frame and Teal Linen Upholstery
Wood, Linen
George III Style Teal High Wingback Armchair
Located in London, GB
The high arched-back with out-swept arms above a dished seat raised on canted mahogany legs joined by "H" stretchers. Fully re-upholstered.
“High Society”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of a lavish interior dinner party scene by Venancio Zolla. Signed lower right. Condition is excellent. Bibliography printed label on frame verso. O...
Canvas, Oil
$8,215
H 40.56 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Peaked Wingback Armchair, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ergonomic in its structure, this mid-century armchair showcases the best characteristics of post-war Italian design. These postwar boom years of the 1950s through the 1960s were a gr...
Fabric, Wood
$7,996 / set
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Italian Paolo Buffa High-Back Armchairs in Blue Velvet and Chenille, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of Italian high-back armchairs, attributed to Paolo Buffa and dating from the 1950s. The armchairs feature a sculptural, slightly flared silhouette, with high, envel...
Chenille, Velvet, Nutwood
$2,924Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The inimitable Italian style, in personalized velvet, maple feet, high back, unique design.
Velvet
Pair of Napoleon III spoon back armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very pretty pair of Napoleon III spoon back armchairs. Another classic French design that lends itself to a huge amount of interiors. The scroll arms and cabriole legs gi...
Beech
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 18 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Opera Scene Signed Elegant Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted American impressionist oil painting by Richard W. Baldwin (1920 - 2012). Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Canvas, Oil
$620Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 24 in D 2 in
Antique Signed Spanish Flamenco Dancer Framed Elegant Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted Flamenco dancer portrait. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image size, 20H by 16L.
Canvas, Oil
$1,723
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
Textile, Beech
19th Century Georgian Style Wingback Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Antique Georgian circa 1850 Wingback armchairs with ornately carved cabriole legs and William Morris style flat top arms. The chairs have been recovered in a green mohair fabric. Th...
Mohair, Wood
Maurizio Tempestini, Armchair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet armchair designed and produced by Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 24" All items ship from High Point, Nor...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$1,370 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Blue Wool Vintage Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchair was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz Furniture Factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery a...
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Vintage Wingback Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage wingback armchairs with beautiful wood carved claw foot legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Fabric
$5,483
H 43.31 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Italian Wingback Chair in original condition, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Mustard-yellow ISA Bergamo armchair, presumably designed by Gio Ponti, in original condition.
Wood, Fabric
$5,140
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 24.81 in
Italian 1930s Gio Ponti Manner Armchair in Walnut Restored and New Upholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century modern Gio Ponti manner very rare elegant armchair restored and new upholstered This model of armchair gave certainly the inspiration to Gio Ponti for the definitive mod...
Fabric, Walnut
$3,070Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Ettore Sottsass Canada Armchair in Blue Velvet and Wood Poltronova 1960s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Canada settee armchair with a structure in wood, seat, and back in padded blue-green velvet. It was designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr in 1959 and produced by the Italian company Poltro...
Velvet, Wood
Gigi Radice Attributed Armchair for Minotti in Blue Linen 1960's
By Gigi Radice, Alberto Minotti
Located in New York, NY
This chic armchair recently upholstered in blue linen is attributed to architect and designer Louigi "Gigi" Radice and was made for Italian furniture company Minotti. Radice collabo...
Brass, Steel
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
$6,488 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$970
H 31.89 in W 38.19 in D 1.97 in
Verano en el pueblo - Óleo sobre tela - Firmado y enmarcado - Año 1946
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra va firmada por el artista en la parte inferior y fechada del año 1946 El estado de la obra es bueno Se presenta enmarcada la obra (el marco presenta algunas pequeñas faltas...
Oil
$6,000
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in
Large Post Impressionist Oil Painting Depicting A Swedish Lake at Dusk
By Otto Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
This landscape from 1931 is an outstanding example of Otto Lindberg's mature production. Painted most likely in the surroundings of his native Söderhamn, the composition captures the...
Canvas, Oil
1950s Pair of Carver Armchairs by Andrew Milne
By Andrew Milne
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of carver chairs by Andrew Milne. They were designed in the 1940’s for Heal’s, this pair dates from the 1950’s. They have a spectacular des...
Leather, Wood
$20,104 / set
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Eight Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli , 1979
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern 8 cognac or chocolate brown vintage dining chairs or chairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy. A special feature from the model of chair Korium is high-qua...
Leather
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 22 in D 3 in
Fine Impressionist American School Oil on Canvas; Family Picnic or Outing, 1925
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely impressionist painting portrays what appears to be a family outing or picnic. There are many beautifully dressed women with their children in a park setting. Oddly, wha...
Oil
La Mer - Fauvist Seascape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat
By Louis Valtat
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed fauvist oil on canvas seascape by French painter Louis Valtat. This stunning piece depicts a view of the white sails of sailboats in turquoise-blue waters. The white foam of t...
Canvas, Oil
Sold|$15,992
H 45.28 in W 29.53 in D 36.23 in
Rare Dark Goldenrod Wingback Armchair model 437 by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This is a quite rare armchair designed by Giò Ponti for Cassina in the 50s. This model was originally designed as a naval piece of furniture. The high standar...
Beech, Velvet
$350Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders for Luxury Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders – Sterling Silver Style Luxury Table Décor Bring an element of refined artistry and timeless elegance to your dining or interior setti...
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
French portrait of a nobleman, 17th Century, great condition. With a beautiful carved wooden frame.
Canvas, Oil
$13,200 / item
H 33.75 in Dm 35 in
Ivory Murano Glass Eight Arm Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier made of ivory colored Murano glass with eight branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand-blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standard...
Murano Glass
$6,893Sale Price|50% Off
H 33.08 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in Dm 43.31 in
Attributed to Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Round Table, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Attributed to Paolo Buffa Round table with rounded poplar top, the top is covered in walnut with a herringbone pattern, central column in poplar covered in walnut with the same moti...
Brass
$6,625
H 21.66 in W 25.01 in D 1.58 in
Parisian Cancan Dancers at the Bal Tabarin, Montmartre
Located in PARIS, FR
Johannes Wilhjelm (Nakskov, 1868 – Copenhagen, 1938) Parisian Cancan Dancers at the Bal Tabarin, Montmartre, 1909 Oil on canvas Monogrammed lower right Inscribed with the location...
Canvas, Oil
$5,800 / set
H 41.5 in W 34 in D 34 in
Pair of English Georgian Style Ruby Red Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of mid-century leather wingback chairs or wing chairs featuring a dramatic ruby red leather upholstery. Made in the grand English Georgian taste with a mahogany hardwoo...
Brass
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