Set of Six John Hutton for Holly Hunt Leather Dining Chairs
By John Hutton, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of six bespoke leather dining armchairs designed by John Hutton for Holly Hunt. The chairs feature a hardwood frame with a gracefully curved round back having a square cr...
Leather, Hardwood
John Hutton for Holly Hunt Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By John Hutton, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Southampton, NJ
An extremely comfortable lounge chair with a matching ottoman in a beautiful oak Frame having goose down cushions upholstered in incredibly soft chenille fabric. In outstanding overa...
Chenille, Oak, Down
Sold
H 32 in W 84 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa John Hutton for Holly Hunt Hemp Sail Upholstered Oak
By John Hutton, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Up for sale is a stunning Holly Hunt 'Hemp Sail' sofa by John Hutton. Details include an oak architectural frame in an umber finish along with 3-over-3 cushions in a contrast welt up...
Oak
Sold
H 30 in W 86 in D 41 in
Ultra Chic Bowed Design Sofa In Silk Mohair by John Hutton for Holly Hunt
By John Hutton, HOLLY HUNT
Located in New York, NY
This classic modernist Art Deco style sofa feature ebonized walnut legs, a bowed elegant classic front design all newly upholstered in an exquisite silk/wool camel mohair with taupe...
Sold
H 37 in W 222 in D 45 in
Custom L-Shaped Sectional Sofa by Holly Hunt, Designed by John Hutton (2011)
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite L-shaped sectional sofa by Holly Hunt, designed by John Hutton in 2011, showcases timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship.
Fabric, Wood
Holly Hunt Chair and Ottoman by John Hutton, 2000s
By John Hutton, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hamburg, PA
A sculptural chair and ottoman by John Hutton for Holly Hunt in grey chenille fabric with ebonized wood.
Upholstery
Sold
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
2011 Pair of Hemp Sail Club Lounge Chairs by John Hutton for Holly Hunt
By John Hutton, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Hemp Sail Club Chairs, designed by John Hutton for Holly Hunt. The listed price includes the pair of two chairs as shown.
Steel
John Hutton for Holly Hunt Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By John Hutton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An extremely comfortable lounge chair with a matching ottoman in a beautiful oak Frame. The frame is ebonized so the grain shows through, see the detailed photos. In excellent condit...
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$12,500 / set
H 16.15 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Max Ingrand “1636” Sconces for Fontana Arte, 1953, Set of 2
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand “1636” Sconces for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1950s, set of two Designed in the 1950s by Max Ingrand, one of the most celebrated figures in Italian glassmakin...
Brass
$4,800
H 23.63 in Dm 31.5 in
Large Ten-Arm Chandelier Rupert Nikoll Brass Wood Opaline Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large ten-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, fmanufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). A nice mixture of materials: large opaline /...
Brass
$13,596 / item
H 23.63 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
$320 / item
H 2.75 in W 6.29 in D 2.36 in
Ardium Mini Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Mini Brass Wall Sconce, a timeless lighting fixture designed to add elegance and sophistication to any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this sconce features a G9 socket that i...
Brass
$3,992 / set
H 37 in W 19 in D 22 in
Set 8 Mid-Century Modern Foster McDavid Solid Walnut Red Velvet Dining Chairs
By Foster-McDavid
Located in West Chester, PA
Set of eight sophisticated Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Foster McDavid, having dramatic architectural high backs, solid walnut wood frames with raspberry red velvet seats and ...
Velvet, Walnut
$8,276
H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet. It’s in good vintage conditi...
Velvet, Birch
$10,475 / set
H 11.5 in W 8 in D 9 in
Set of 4 Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces in Opalene Glass w/ 24Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of four modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, created in Italy in the 21st century, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless allure associated with V...
Gold, Brass
$7,400 / set
H 32.75 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Rare Dorothy Draper Set Of Eight Fine Custom Velvet Dining Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary set of eight dining chairs by Dorothy Draper and made by Schmieg & Kotzian circa 1940's. A set of eight dining chairs comprised of 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs....
Velvet, Oak
DDR Round Coffee Table in Deep Dark Red Lacquer by No Age Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
DDR Round Coffee Table in Deep Dark Red Lacquer by No Age Studio Dimensions: Ø 106.7 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Lacquer. No Age Studio - Handcrafted Furniture Every piece we create i...
Lacquer
Pair of Slim Art Deco Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Console table brings refined elegance to compact spaces, blending solid walnut with the bold character of wrought iron. Its hammered iron top and leg caps create a striking contrast ...
Wrought Iron
$11,051 / set
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Outstanding, Rare Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, For Reupholstery
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An extraordinary, rare pair of Italian 1950s armchairs. Structurally sound, but the original upholstery is worn out so the chairs are sold for the customer to recover in their own c...
Wood, Fabric
Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 18.75 wide x 23 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains chair measures: 22.2...
Upholstery, Walnut
$11,051 / set
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 30.71 in
Armchairs in the Style of Flemming Lassen / Viggo Boesen, Pure Alpaca Upholstery
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful pair of armchairs, in the style of Flemming Lassen / Viggo Boesen, newly upholstered in a premium ivory / stone pure Alpaca fabric. Priced and sold as a pair together. Fa...
Alpaca, Wood
Modern Upholstered King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern fully upholstered king size bed on a solid oak base with cylindrical form legs in a sandalwood finish. Dimensions: 84.75" W x 92" D x 48" H Fabric shown is no longer availa...
Oak
Jim Sofa by Proisy Studio
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Jim Sofa XL Size By Proisy Studio. Numbered Edition. The Jim sofa stands as the centerpiece of Proisy Studio’s Modern Cowboy collection, a sculptural oversized curved sofa, 3 to 5-...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
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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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