E W Godwin (attributed). A set of four Anglo-Japanese cane seat chairs
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (attributed), a set of four Anglo-Japanese cane seat chairs, with incised turned details and Greek style front legs.
Cane, Walnut
Set Eight Federal Style Japanned & Gilded Dining Arm Chairs Kittinger Furniture
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Portland, OR
This very elegant set of chairs are in remarkable condition, they have the original caned seats and backs, the caning is in excellent condition.
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Woven Cane Bamboo Lounge Chair Yuzuru Yamakawa C, 261 Yamakawa Rattan
By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A beautiful organic woven cane chair with a frame made of Bamboo. Designed by Yuzuru Yamakawa for Yamkawa rattan. 1st version from the 80ties. The bamboo cane chair comes with the...
Bamboo, Cane
$680Sale Price / set|49% Off
Set of 4 Mid Century Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs with Caned Seat & Tufted Cushion
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four dining chairs feature hardwood frames with original black paint, caned wicker seats and removable tufted cushions. Dimensions: 22.5w 21d 34.75h 19sh 26ah Condition...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional and important set of four circa 1835 English William IV, or early Victorian period, side or breakfast chairs of Regency parcel-klismos form having black Japanned frame...
Cane, Softwood, Paint
Unavailable
H 27.25 in W 24 in D 25 in
Low Japanese Side Chair with a Slatted Frame and Caned Back and Seat
Located in London, GB
A low Japanese side chair with a slatted frame and caned back and seat early 20th century.
Cane
Gilt & Green Japanned Suite
Located in Darlington, GB
A superb gilt and green japanned suite, comprising of a three seater settee and a pair of armchairs. Early twentieth century, in George II style. The gilt chinoiserie decoration di...
Beech
Mid-Century Japanese Folding Cane Lounge Chair
By Kosuga & Co. Ltd.
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare folding lounge chair with cane seat and back, made by Kosuga of Japan.
Cane, Softwood
Mid Century Japanese Folding Cane Lounge Chair
By Kosuga
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare folding lounge chair with cane seat and back made by Kosuga of Japan.
Cane
Black Japanned Gold Chinoiserie Cane Chairs, Set of Four
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
Chinoiserie black japanned with gold gilt painted detail and cane back. Fabric is original and is a gorgeous shade of turquoise blue. See our other listing for matching dining set, b...
Velvet, Cane, Wood
George I Style Japanned and Caned Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of George I style Japanned lacquered and caned side chairs in the manner of Giles Grendey (English, 1693-1780), with shaped crestrail above japanned backsplat between caned pane...
Wood
Ebonized Folding Chair with Cane Seat, Attributed to E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
An ebonized folding chair with cane seat and gilt details to the backrest. Attributed to E W Godwin. See Susan Weber Soros, 'The Secular Furniture Of E.W.Godwin, page 97 for an a...
Cane
Mahogany and Split Cane Side Chair Attributed to H W Batley
By Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
H W Batley, probably made by Collinson and Lock, a mahogany and split cane side chair.
Mahogany, Cane
Sold
H 33 in W 29 in L 33 in
Pair of Rattan 1940s Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Chairs with Ottoman from Japan
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Great Paul Frankl style four -strand chairs and ottoman with original very heavy springed cushions made in Japan in the 1940s.
Cane, Rattan, Reed
Gorgeous Antique Hand Painted and Caned Japanned Side or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful Japanned side chair in dark hunter green with beautiful hand painted decoration including egrets and foliage with an Asian motife in gold and earthtones.
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 19.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Hans Olsen Pair of Japanese Style Tatami Chairs in Teak and Cane for Bramin
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic pair of Hans Olsen designed modular chair in the style of Japanese tatami dining chairs. Designed in 1957 as part of a modular furniture system for Bramin Mobler where the ...
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 34 in W 16.5 in D 19 in
Anglo-Japanese Walnut and Caned Seat Side Chair, Attributed to E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Anglo-Japanese walnut side chair, attributed to E W Godwin.
Walnut
Marc Newson Wicker Felt Chair
By Idée Japan, Marc Newson
Located in Miami, FL
A rare one owner example of the tubular steel, cane, woven rattan and aluminum lounge chair designed by Marc Newson for Idee in 1990. Biomorphic curves and organic, sculptural design...
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-28-a Set of 2 Floating Back Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
An amazing pair of authentic PJ-SI-28-A floating back office cain chairs by Pierre Jeanneret - One with aluminum detail, both weaved with rare Japanese dark cane.
Aluminum
Victorian Japanned and Inlaid Papier Mâché Slipper Chair
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A good example of a Victorian Japanned and inlaid papier mâché caned slipper chair possibly Jennens and Bettridge The pierced slipper back of scalloped form is beautifully gilded and...
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood
Pair of Queen Anne Japanned Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Queen Anne japanned side chairs with caned seats and cabriole legs, circa 1705.
Pair of Regency Japanned and Gilt Decorated Cane Seat Chairs
Located in Concord, MA
Antique 19th century pair of Japanned and chinoisserie gilt decorated cane seat chairs, japanned in black with gilt chinoisserie decoration, gold seat cushions, shaped central back s...
Early 19th Century English Regency Caned Klismos Desk Chair
Located in Richmond, London
English, circa 1810. This black-japanned and cane-seated chair, with Grecian boldly curved legs and gilt-brass paterae, is designed in the French antique fashion popularized by Th...
Cane, Wood
$1,516 / set
H 15.36 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
Barcals pair (set of 2) Solid Brass wall sconces by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
Barcal - solid brass minimalistic wall sconce, aged brass. Lamping: - option 1: integrated LED 2700K (12V PSU input 110-230V is included - built in within the body or external - le...
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Caned Back
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 6 mid century modern dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish, vintage patterned upholstery, caned seat back and tapered legs. Dimensions: 20w...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
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
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Set of 4 French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 4 French Art Deco blackened wood dining chairs with a rosewood veneered back rest.
Wood
$7,536 / 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
Serpentine Ceramic Wall Sconce - Mirrored pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a sculptural lighting...
Brass
Slit Mirror by Phillip Jividen
Located in Geneve, CH
Slit mirror by Phillip Jividen Limited Edition of 25 Dimensions: W 71 x D 3 x H 94 cm Materials: Brass Also available in H 112. Please contact us. Taking cues from Lucio Fontana’s S...
Brass
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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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