Pair of Leather-Upholstered X-Frame Ottomans
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is one of a pair of handsome ottomans featuring a richly tooled saddle-brown leather seat with an intricate foliate and scrolling motif, bordered by smooth black leather sides s...
Leather, Wood
Set of 3 Paul McCobb Brass X Frame Ottomans or Stools - Holly Hunt Salmon Velvet
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 3 fully restored Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb model 1306 for Directional brass X base ottomans or stools , reupholstered in Holly Hunt Salmon colored velvet. Brass has been ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 34.65 in D 23.23 in
Antique Quality Large Walnut Victorian X Frame Stool Seat Ottoman Chair
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality large walnut Victorian X frame stool seat ottoman chair. Fine quality, decorative and attractive, with no loose joints.
Walnut
Large Walnut Victorian X Frame Stool Seat Ottoman Chair
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality large walnut Victorian X frame stool seat ottoman chair. Fine quality, decorative and attractive, with no loose joints.
Walnut
Pair of Paul McCobb brass X frame ottomans
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of matching ottomans or stools by Paul McCobb
Brass
Sold
H 17 in W 18.25 in D 15.25 in
Antique English Regency Mahogany X Frame Paisley Tufted Ottoman Stool Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
This English Regency style stool, circa the first half of the 20th century, is crafted from rich, warm mahogany and features a classic Neoclassical curule or X-frame silhouette. The ...
Mahogany
A Pair of "X" Shaped Steel Framed Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
A pair of "x" shaped steel framed ottomans featuring all new black ultrasuede attatched cushions and very heavy chromed steel frames.
Chrome, Steel
WIV Style Gillows Designed Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and very functional WIV styled Gillows designed leather stool features deep buttoned cocoa brown upholstery supported on 6 turned reeded legs with solid brass castors. ...
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Brass and Bakelite Low Stools Ottomans - A Pair
By Paul Evans
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SOLD IN PAIRS - 2 PAIRS REMAINING Rare and unique, 1970's low stools that can also be used as ottomans. Constructed of tortoise shell Bakelite and solid brass with all new cream vel...
Brass
Pair of Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stools
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted leather X frame stool, classic meets contemporary with this versatile piece. The top boxed cushion is crafted in rich brown leather accented with button tufting, it s...
Metal
$1,850
H 18 in W 22.5 in D 10.5 in
Petite English 1920s X-Form Leather Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Nailheads
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite English leather-bound stool from the early 20th century, with out-scrolling arms and nailheads. Created in England during the first quarter of the 20th century, this stool c...
Metal
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 17 in D 16 in
Stylish Set of Three Harvey Probber Style Stool Bench, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish set of three Harvey Probber style stools with original fabric. The dark finish is also original and shows only light wear.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
Brass
$2,950 / set
H 16 in W 20 in D 20 in
1950s Vintage in the Manner of Paul McCobb X Base Ottomans - a Pair
By Paul McCobb, Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
In the manner of Paul McCobb - although these were purchased at an estate with signed Mastercraft and other pieces dating this era so I believe the are genuine. Paul McCobb's X-base...
Brass
Petite Brass Hairpin Ottomans in Oyster Velvet by Montage
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
The perfect addition to any space! Wonderfully proportioned pair of ottomans upholstered in a supple Oyster Velvet of the highest quality; 100% cotton. These work in a multitude of s...
Brass
$3,950 / set
H 16.15 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Set of Three Paul McCobb Wrought Iron Stools, Mid-Century Modern, USA
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb Iron stools with new light leather upholstery.
Iron
Edwardian Mahogany Tufted Leather Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1920's Edwardian stool from England. the seat is upholstered in rich brown tufted leather, finished with brass tacking for added design interest. The frame of the stool is Ch...
Leather, Mahogany
$2,700 / set
H 16 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toledo, OH
Three Mid-Century Modern wrought iron stools by Paul McCobb circa 1950's. Black leg cap is missing. Very good condition. Dimensions: 20.5" x 20.5" x 16". Seat height 16".
Iron
Victorian Style Chestnut Brown Leather Ottoman with Turned Legs
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian/Edwardian style (20th Century) chestnut brown leather ottoman with turned mahogany legs ending in brass caps. (Related item: 062239)
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Leather Stool / Bench
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather stool / bench. This is in the classic Georgian style, it was made in England and dates from around the 1930-50’s period. It is of super quality and is a ...
Leather, Wood
Wrought Iron & Leather Stool, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron stool with a drum strapping design on the circumference, upholstered in leather.
Wrought Iron
$4,500 / set
H 18 in W 24.25 in D 15 in
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Stools with Brass Legs and Gold Upholstery
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Italian vintage benches with flaring brass legs. We love the unique and striking curved shape of the seats and the quintessential Italian mid-century details. They have been ...
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman. Stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
Brass
Jean Besnard, French Art Deco, Ceramic, Table Lamp, France, 1960s
By Jean Besnard
Located in Stamford, CT
Jean Besnard, French Art Deco, Brown Ceramic, Table Lamp, France, 1960s A small brown and white ceramic partially glazed table lamp designed and produced by Jean Besnard in France i...
Ceramic
$7,467 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 39.38 in
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic sputnik of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and deco...
Brass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lamp, Italy 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Naples, IT
Large disc-shaped applique in irridescent Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano, Italy 1960. The applique rests on a nickel-plated metal structure with two light so...
Murano Glass
$6,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
Vintage Venetian Etched Mirror
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic vintage Venetian mirror with the rectangular body having the central plate surrounded by a shadow-box frame. The top of the mirror is comprised of an etched orname...
Glass
Custom Made Cube Style Rug Cocktail Ottoman
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made cube style ottoman. This can be remade and ordered to any size. The rug we are using is a new "vintage look" turkish flat weave style with nano technology. Meaning this c...
Foam, Wood
$10,800
H 20.28 in W 76.78 in D 29.93 in
Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, daybed bench, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This low bench or daybed shows the admirable, characteristic details of the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambr...
Fabric, Oak
$5,629 / set
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The structure of these lounge cocktail armchairs is made of walnut wood with a beautiful curved shape and covered...
Bouclé, Walnut
Feldman Lotus Flower table Lamp Style of Parzinger
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brass sculptural repousse lotus blossom table lamp on a black lacquered base, by Feldman Lighting (often described as in the style of Tommi Parzinger). In addition to the large main ...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,990 / set
H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
1 'of 3' Pair of Tulipan Wall Sconces Murano Glass, Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of "Tulipan" Murano glass wall lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the 1960s. Hanging glass resembles tulips. Each tulip shaped glass is handmade and...
Brass, Metal
$4,540
H 35.25 in W 32.75 in D 18 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Dresser Chest of Drawers 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
A rare chest of drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s Contrasting mahogany case in dark espresso finish and walnut drawer fronts Finished with rosewood and brass...
Brass
$6,318
H 37.41 in W 23.04 in D 23.63 in
Armchair in Birch and Horsehair Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This armchair, attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Bodafors in Sweden during the 1930s, represents a refined confluence of Swedish Grace and early functionalist aesthetic...
Birch
$3,465 / item
H 26.38 in W 55.91 in D 55.91 in
Orbital 3 Rotating Arm Brass Chandelier by Silvio Piattelli
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant, 3-arm chandelier pays homage to the dynamism of planet orbits. The powder-finished brass frame consists of three rotating arms extending horizontally from a vertical st...
Brass
Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Light oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway. ...
Wood
Magari Wall Lamp
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Magari wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order. Magari is adjustable to suit your needs: there are two articulating joints, and the shade has a swivel mechanism for rotat...
Brass, Enamel
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