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'50s Jean Royère 'Ours Polaire' Armchair in Oak and Velvet Upholstery
By Jean Royère
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Royère 'Ours polaire' armchair 1950 Oak and velvet upholstery
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Grandma Sofa by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, 1980s
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Oakville, CA
Venturi's design for this sofa was influenced by Jean Royere's "Ours Polaire" sofa with clear, intentional parallels. 88W x 42D x 31H [19SH]
Leather, Foam
Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A Pair of Fine Parisian Club Armchairs, Mid 20th Century In the Style of Jean Royère and Jean-Michel Frank. French most definitely Parisian circa 1940-50.
Upholstery, Wood
"Celine" Bed in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux (Queen)
Located in New York, NY
The rhythmic curve of the headboard draws on Jean Royère’s sinuous Ours Polaire, Eileen Gray’s fusion of object and ornament, and Josef Frank’s decorative modernism defined by emotio...
Fabric
"Celine" Bed in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux (King)
Located in New York, NY
The rhythmic curve of the headboard draws on Jean Royère’s sinuous Ours Polaire, Eileen Gray’s fusion of object and ornament, and Josef Frank’s decorative modernism defined by emotio...
Fabric
Pair of lounge chairs by Georg Bighinello , Italy 1970
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Italy 1970s re upholstery with thick ivory bouclé fabric Design, generous proportions and confort relate this unusual lounge chairs to Jean Royère 's "Ours Polaire" chairs dim...
Metal
Robert Venturi "Grandma" Sofa for Knoll, 1980s
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Coronado, CA
Venturi's design for this sofa was influenced by Jean Royere's "Ours Polaire" sofa, and it is easy to see clear parallels.
Mohair
Jean Royère Style Boule Sofa in Red Mohair, France 1980's
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Custom couch after the "ours" by Jean Royere, upholstered in red mohair about 10 years ago but never really used.
Mohair, Oak
Pair of "Ours Polaire" Armchairs after Jean Royère
Located in Dallas, TX
Distinguished by their originality, these elegantly rounded beasts in luxurious olive green velvet after Jean Royère. The soft round form of the Ours, which practically eliminates th...
Upholstery
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire Sofa
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire sofa
Upholstery, Oak
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire chair
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire chair
Upholstery, Oak
Ours Polaire sofa by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an expertly crafted, recent production of the 'Ours Polaire' sofa by Jean Royère created for a high end residential project.
Upholstery, Oak
Ours Polaire Sofa by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an expertly crafted, recent production of the 'Ours Polaire' sofa by Jean Royère created for a high end residential project.
Upholstery, Oak
$2,850
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947. Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available ...
Brass
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 36 in D 72 in
Sculptural Travertine Dining Table - Light Travertine Stone Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
TRAVERTINE MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Travertine Dimensions: 72" x 36" Leg Model: Travertine Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Free! Packa...
Travertine, Marble
Classic Wall Scone by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by DUNLIN Australia. An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconce designed by Dunlin. Timeless in form and impeccable in execution, these are ideal sconces to fram...
Rattan
Bunny Williams Home Lucas Rattan Drinks Table, Indoors
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A fanciful, capacious drinks table, the Lucas has a blitheful spirit, with spherical feet echoed in the smaller spheres which bifurcate its legs. Braiding around the top and lower sh...
Rattan
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$336 / set
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Opala pink Set of 2 Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Cotton, Velvet
$1,950 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
Nesting tables by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Trois tables gigognes par Mathieu Matégot en métal perforé.
Metal
$17,465
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.41 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden rocking chair model "Lovö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932. In good original condition...
Sheepskin, Pine
$325
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
OCEAN BLUE terracotta CUORECARPENITE VASE UNIQUE PIECE NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Oceano vase from the discontinued "The Titans" Collections, created as the first prototype piece by the author, yours truly. Made completely by hand with lathe technique and blue ter...
Terracotta
Amarante Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Amarante Mirror Designed in 2024 by Project 213A The Amarante Mirror is trapez shaped and framed in solid wood. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal and finished in a g...
Mirror, Walnut
$7,521 / 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
Solid Marble Sink Molded Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Carrara marble, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit ea...
Marble
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Walnut
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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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