1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery.
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery.
Upholstery, Birch
Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of 1940s Danish design bridging the the period between the Art Deco and the midcentury p...
Wool, Mohair, Beech
1940s Neoclassical Style Brass Lion Barrel Suede Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design ...
Brass
Pair of Rare Danish 1950's Barrel Style Chairs with Stained Oak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and beautiful barrel or tub style lounge chairs made in Denmark in the 1940's.
Wool, Teak, Oak
1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1949s with this exquisite blue and white toile cane chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement. Outsta...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, carved wood swan club chairs on castors set you could hope to find. In the style of George Smith. Outstanding design i...
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Pair of 'Barrel' Lounge Chairs in Multicolored Abstract Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, pair of 'Barrel' armchairs, model '100A', fabric, oak, United States, design 1947 The Barrel Chair, first introduced by Vladimir Kagan in 1947, is a study in sensuou...
Fabric, Beech
Chunky Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair in Stained Pine & Red Tweed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic barrel back tub chair probably made in the 1940's or 1950's.
Fabric, Pine
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, brown leather barrel back arm chairs with contrasting black hard wood legs. Upholstered club chairs in button-tufted cognac leather, rolled arms and nailhead trim along sides. ...
Leather, Wood
Swiveling 1940's Barrel Back Chairs
By Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Woodstock, NY
A matched pair of stylish 1940's chairs, retaining the original tag of Erwin-Lambeth, and the John Stuart furniture co. . These swivel comfortably on the original casters. Retaining ...
Cotton
Set of Antique Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Green leather upholstered oak frame chairs. Sold as a set of 6.
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored
Located in Passaic, NJ
This 1940s era chair has received a full restoration. The frame was gutted, re glued, and refinished. The seat is hand tied coil springs, with the original horse hair padding intact....
Upholstery, Wood
Gustavian Style Barrel Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style barrel chair. It’s been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White". Seating covered in Muslin.
Wood
Barrel Back Regency Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Barrel Back Regency Chair, believed to be at least circa 1940's, possibly much earlier.
A Stylish Pair of American 1940's Barrel-Back Beechwood Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of American 1940's barrel-back beechwood club chairs; each with incurved back with sloping crest above a bowed seat; raised on elegantly splayed legs; with later choco...
Red Leather Barrel Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage barrel chair. Newly refinished and upholstered in new red leather with nail heads.
Metal
Round Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite barrel chairs feature a curved walnut veneer back and updated upholstery. ONLY ONE AVAILABLE
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs 4
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 4 Swedish Gustavian Barrel chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White". seating covered in Muslin.
Wood
Pair of Barrel Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of 1940's Barrel Chair w/wood newly refinished and upholstered in 100% linen stripe.
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 37 in D 34 in
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, vintage leather barrel back club chairs with oak wood frame base and feet. Good looking vintage brown leather, nailheads and buttons. Natural distress including scratchs, marks...
Leather, Wood
Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Barrel club chair with a unique round tight back....all completely reupholstered in washed linen with big down pillow seats
Down, Linen, Wood
1940's Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Leather Suede Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency barrel-back arm chair for sale. Was previously reupholstered in a brown leather suede. It has a solid walnut frame, and has a beautiful walnut finish. The c...
Suede
Great Pair of Semi Barrel 1940s Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Fabulous Pair of 1940s Semi Barrel chairs,with all new upholstery in an oatmeal channile/silk (Kravet) premium quality cloth.Black lacquered frame,very genorous seat and cozy cumfy.
Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
An early barrel chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. in 1947. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Hembra / Palm fabric. Original finish to legs.
Fabric
Great Sea Foam Leather Barrel Back Tub Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful tailored lines on this pair of vintage barrel back tub chairs covered in soothing sea foam bluish green leather, finished with bronze colored nailheads, sitting on tapered ...
Pair of 1940s Barrel Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome pair of saber leg tub chairs. The pair have been completely restored from the frames up and freshly upholstered. Mahogany frames have been refinished in dark brown lacquer.
Pair of Barrel Chairs by Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
a pair of lounge chairs with rosewood legs. upholstery recommended. Design by Ole Wanscher, cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen
Wood, Upholstery
Stylish Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
Wrap around barrel back wing chair with studded upholstery. The fabric shows some wear and staining.
Upholstery
Pair of Chrome and leather barrel chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
A set 4 chrome club chairs upholstered in black leather
Metal
Pair of Leather Barrel Back Chairs.
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing pair of red leather barrel back armchairs. Newly upholstered with great quality leather. Arms and legs with black piano finish, chrome studs all around.
Vintage Distressed Caramel Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Authentically distressed yummy caramel leather barrel back wing chair having tufted seat cushion and aged brass nailhead details. They don't come along like this very often. 27 w at...
Leather
Barrel Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Barrel chairs in the styles of Billy Haines with maple legs comfortable and having a small foot print perfect for small spaces. Camel colored velvet fabric is new .
Fabric, Maple
Vintage Debonair Black Leather and Brown Suede Barrel Swivel Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A suave compact beautifully made walnut swivel barrel chair, stunning from every angle, upholstered in black leather on the front, soft brown suede on the back, and finished with bra...
Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Barrel Chair, 1940s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Coronado, CA
This large, chunky barrel chair was designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar in the late 1940s. The plump rounded body sits on a round walnut plinth base which also feat...
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s Barrel Back Moderne Lounge Chairs after Gilbert Rohde, Pair
By Ernst Schwadron, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hudson, NY
Fabulous pair of 1940s sculptural barrel back lounge chairs very reminiscent of Ernst Schwadron and Gilbert Rohde. Freshly reupholstered and ready to go!
Wood, Upholstery
Pair Cadet Blue Button-Tufted Swiveling Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Very much in the style of James Mont and Billy Haines, these amazing button-tufted barrel-form swivel chairs have been restored from the ground up. New silvery cadet blue upholstery,...
Wood, Upholstery
Pair 1940s Button Tufted Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Regency lounge chairs in original celery damask upholstery. Carved mahogany reeded & baluster form front legs rise up to meet sloped arms. Back legs are a petite saber style,...
Mahogany
Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of 1940s Danish design bridging the the period between the Art Deco and the midcentury p...
Mohair, Wool, Beech
Pair Silvery Cadet Blue Button-Tufted Swiveling Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Very much in the style of James Mont and Billy Haines, these amazing button-tufted barrel-form swivel chairs have been restored from the ground up. New silvery cadet blue upholstery,...
Wood, Upholstery
A pair of Round Back Barrel Chairs and Round Stool with Original Upholstry
Located in Chicago, IL
A three piece set of petite round walnut veneer seating with original upholstery. The pair of barrel chairs features a curved walnut veneer back. Dimensions in inches: Stool = 1...
Walnut
1940's Swivel Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very chic tufted swivel chairs with walnut legs and newly upholstered in creme silk.
barrel back desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dark walnut desk chair on casters with laminated barrel back and upholstered seat and pivoting backrest.
Walnut, Upholstery
Striped & Red Velvet Regency Barrel Back Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel back velvet upholstered regency slipper or desk chair. Striped velvet seat and back in gold, sage, blue, orange and red with a solid red velvet barrel back and apron. Legs are...
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Pair of Cadet-Blue Wool Felt Button-Tufted Swivel Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Very much in the style of James Mont and Billy Haines, these amazing button-tufted barrel-form swivel chairs have been restored from the ground up. New silvery cadet blue upholstery,...
Steel
Sold
H 30.25 in W 28 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Mid Century "Barrel" Chairs Designed & Documented, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir Kagan, in 1947. They feature amorphic arms; subtly scalloped tops; and splayed coni...
Velvet, Walnut
A Pair of Low Bergeres with Barrel Back Frames
Located in New York, NY
A pair of low bergeres, the barrel back frames with fruitwood square and tapered front legs and sabre form back legs, upholstered in Zebra patterned fabric.
Sculptural Pair Of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and unusual pair of wing chairs with curvaceous lines. The original upholstery is skirted, but the brass inlaid mahogany legs are quite nice in their own right. Wonderful ...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Leopard Tufted Barrel Slipper Chairs Rohde Haines Style
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible pair of tufted slipper chairs, with a leopard print upholstery on brass and mahogany legs, in the style of Gilbert Rohde or Billy Haines. In e...
Upholstery
Sold
H 30.5 in W 28 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir Kagan, in 1947. They feature amorphic arms; subtly scalloped tops; and splayed coni...
Fabric, Walnut
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H 36.5 in W 31 in D 34 in
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt. Gorgeous Amber Whiskey Mohair Custom piece. Rare metal swivel base version in polished n...
Stainless Steel, Nickel
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H 36.5 in W 31 in D 34 in
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt. Gorgeous Amber Whiskey Mohair Custom piece. Rare metal swivel base version in polished ni...
Stainless Steel, Nickel
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H 34.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.5 in
English Georgian Style Carved Walnut and Leather Upholstered Barrel/Desk Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an enclosed leather upholstered back divided into panels by patinated brass nailheads, the front cabriole style legs ending in carved ball and claw feet, the rear legs are spl...
Pair of French Art deco / Modernist Barrel or Club Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of barrel armchairs, French c.1940’s Lovely classic pair of chairs with inlaid detail to frame and upholstered in calico.
Calico, Wood
Pair Of Neoclassical Barrel Back Bergeres
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful And Simple Design Of A classic Form. Delicate And Understated, Yet Have A Strong Look And Appeal. Rolled Arms With Curved Rounded Back. Very Comfortable. Very Well Constru...
Fruitwood, Upholstery
A Pair of Swedish Stained Birch Barrel Back Armchairs, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish stained birch barrel-back armchairs, Circa 1940s, each with a generous curved backrest, scrolled arm supports, tight upholstered back and seat, raised of tapered ou...
Birch
Pair of Art Deco Rosewood Barrel Back Tub Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco rosewood armchairs having barrel backs and supported on straight legs with brass inlay, circa 1940.
Brass
Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish
Located in Stamford, CT
Burled back Swedish paint decorated and gilt arm chair. fine gilt gold. Each hand rest depicting a lion head. Recently upholstered.
THERE IS ONLY ONE CHAIR AVAILABLE.
Sold
H 29.5 in W 31.25 in D 30 in
Vintage Camel Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-50
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of vintage leather club chairs are welcoming with barrel shaped arms and tufted backs with self covered buttons and piping. Each chair sits comfortably and snug, with seat ...
Leather, Wood
Pair of barrel back club chairs c1940
Located in Batley, GB
A large pair of mid 20th century barrel backed club chairs. Newly upholstered by us in Amara khaki green cotton by Ada & Ina with new feather cushions. The seat heights slightly di...
Cotton
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H 29 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen
By H. Brockmann-Petersen, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage, barrel back, armchairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen with two-toned, walnut continuous backs and ash frames, and upholstered woven cotton blend seat cushio...
Ash, Cotton, Walnut
Pair French Empire Style Barrel Back Bergeres, c. 1930-1940
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of early twentieth century French Empire Bergeres. The walnut frames are beautifully detailed in carved swan elements, as well as with traditional Empire ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Barrel-Back Chairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen
By H. Brockmann-Petersen, Poul Jeppesen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful pair of barrel back armchairs. Designed by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen. Walnut back with ash frames. Model 123 Denmark.
Wood
Sumptuous Vintage Tufted Sage Green Velvet Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage tufted barrel back wing club chair upholstered in sumptuous sage green velvet and finished with brass nailheads. Mahogany legs are tapered and terminate in brass cast...
Velvet, Mahogany
Sumptuous Vintage Tufted Sage Green Velvet Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage tufted barrel back wing club chair upholstered in sumptuous sage green velvet and finished with brass nailheads. Mahogany legs are tapered and terminate in brass cast...
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of 1940s Tomlinson Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Looking for a Project ? Here are a pair of stylish 1940s tufted wingback or barrel back club / lounge chairs. All original, solid quality American made chairs, in need of reupholstry...
Upholstery
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H 33 in W 20 in D 23 in
Set of Four French Art Deco Barrel Back Club Chairs / Bergeres, Ruhlman Style
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Four French Art Deco Barrel Back Club Chairs / Bergeres, Ruhlman Style Chic set of four Jacques Ruhlman style barrel back bergères. Fabric, Ebonized Wood, Gilt Metal ...
Fabric
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H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern "Barrel" Chair Designed & Documented by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic low back "Barrel" chair was designed and executed by Vladimir Kagan, in 1947. It features amorphic arms; a subtly scalloped top; and splayed conical legs i...
Velvet, Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 28 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir Kagan, in 1947. They feature amorphic arms; subtly scalloped tops; and splayed coni...
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Pair of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and unusual pair of wing chairs with curvaceous lines. The original upholstery is skirted, but the brass inlaid mahogany legs are quite nice in their own right. Wonderful ...
Brass
Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming upholstered sofa made in Denmark sometime in the 12940's. Voluptuous organic design lines. This sofa is unique by having a straight back and front and not the curvatur...
Beech, Wool
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$3,250
H 31 in W 26.75 in D 29.5 in
Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved mahogany stained beech. Nice low el...
Wool, Beech
$1,177 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
$1,270 / item
H 23.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
"Ravelle" Marble and Iron Drinks / Side Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Ravelle Drinks Table is designed as a refined accent piece, scaled for layering beside seating. A hammered iron frame in an aged bronze finish supports a honed Emperador marble t...
Marble, Iron
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$4,476 / set
H 30.71 in W 28.75 in D 33.08 in
Danish Art Deco Green Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1930s. Set of 2.
By Skive Møbelfabrik, Fritz Hansen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Green Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1930s. Set of 2. Pair of gorgeous Scandinavian lounge chairs in green mohair velour upholstery with lovely round feet. Made in Denmark by...
Velvet, Beech
$6,400 / set
H 30.5 in W 28 in D 29 in
Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Oak
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Mogens Lassen with a very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller sp...
Mohair, Beech
$7,609 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Pair of Birte Iversen Danish 1950's Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Birte Iversen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant pair of 1950s lounge chairs by Birte Iversen and made in Denmark sometime in the 1950's. Small scale and super elegant. Very versatile design solid and sturdy construction. B...
Mohair, Beech
$6,200 / set
H 32 in W 24 in D 30 in
1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the early 1930-40s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid Birch with great grain and patin...
Wool, Oak
Barbara Barry for Baker Art Deco Slipper Chair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style slipper chair, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, circa 1980/90's. This voguish chair is in excellent, original, clean and ready...
Upholstery, Wood
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy. This vintage sofa bears the signature qualit...
Fabric, Birch
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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