Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Occasional Chair in Solid Wood
Located in Dallas, TX
This mid-19th century Italian occasional chair is a striking example of masterful hand carving and ornamental craftsmanship. Executed in solid wood, the chair features an abundance o...
Wood
Ole Wanscher, Teak, Leatherette, T-Back Occasional Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stamford, CT
Ole Wanscher, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Leatherette, "T" Back Occasional Chairs, Denmark, 1960s Pair of rare "T" back occasional chairs designed by Ole Wanscher for cabinetma...
Faux Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century Occasional Swan Neck Single Chair, Swedish
Located in London, GB
This is a very elegant and versatile swan neck chair with a beautiful black curved frame, Swedish circa 1930s. The chair has been newly upholstered in a suede-like washable fabric. ...
Fabric, Oak
$2,272Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1940's Traditional - Blue - Carved Accent/ Occasional/ Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's Traditional Blue Accent/ Occasional/ Side Chairs. Amazing color on carved wood frames.
Wood
Harvey Probber Set of Four Occasional Chairs, Salmon Lacquer & Cane, 1960c
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Set of Four Occasional Chairs, Salmon Lacquer & Cane, 1960c An elegant quartet of mid-century seating by Harvey Probber, these “Occasional” chairs showcase a gently cu...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Modernist Dining or Occasional Chairs by Ricardo Legoretta
By Ricardo Legoretta
Located in Danville, CA
Dining arm chair by internationally renowned architect, Ricardo Legarreta. Used in countless projects and widely photographed and documented. These chairs have both the contours and ...
Oak
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH515 Danish Teak Occasional Chairs - Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-515 Mid Century Danish Teak Occasional Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 26 wide x 21 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height...
Upholstery, Teak
$2,743Sale Price / set|20% Off
A pair of Italian walnut occasional chairs newly upholstered in velvet
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1940s Italian walnut occasional/Bridge chairs professionally restored & newly upholstered in cream velvet suede effect fabric.
Metal
Flicka Dining and Occasional Chair in Oiled Walnut by Brooke M. Davis for Wooda
By Brooke M. Davis
Located in Omro, WI
The Flicka chair by Brooke M. Davis for Wooda is an engaging exploration of form and function with a design that exudes personality and captivates the imagination. Crafted from maple...
Hardwood, Walnut
Weiman Mid Century High Back Occasional Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, Pair
By Weiman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Weiman mid century high back occasional lounge chairs with ottoman - pair Each chair measures: 30 wide x 29 deep x 43 high, with a seat height of 19 inches and arm height/chair cl...
Upholstery, Wood
Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen Danish Teak Occasional Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen Mid Century Danish Teak Occasional Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 24.75 wide x 21.5 deep x 31.75 inches high, with a seat height of 1...
Upholstery, Teak
$2,608Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique Side Chairs, French, Painted, Hall, Occasional Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique side chairs. A superb quality French, painted solid walnut hall or occasional seat, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850. Appealing, solid anti...
Walnut
Old Spanish Throne Occasional High Back Chair Period Distressed Paint & Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very old and original Spanish high back carved occasional chair An ornately carved and decorated original chair. The leather upholstery is ...
Leather, Wood
$984Sale Price|29% Off
1970's Neoclassical style Occasional/ Accent/ Side Chair By John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very High Quality Arm Chair by John Widdicomb. Front legs have brass wheels. Undulating Textile. Light peach striped fabric. Beautiful quality Chair.
Wood
Lovely Pair of Eichholtz Occasional Chairs Ebonized Frames Grey Linen Upholstery
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Eichholtz occasional chairs with ebonized frames and grey linen upholstery These are a very well made pair of chairs, the de...
Upholstery, Oak
Harvey Probber Pair of Modern Swivel Cube Occasional Lounge Club Chairs, #1461
By Harvey Probber
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of modern swivel cube occasional chairs by Harvey Probber. Original heavy wool Knoll fabric, cube form chairs on a round swivel base. Model # 1461, circa 1970's. Chair measureme...
Wool
Ornate Pair of Important Hand Carved Giltwood Occasional Chairs Phoenix Harp
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very important looking hand carved with giltwood accents occasional chairs These are very decorative side chairs, I’m sur...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Viscount David Linley Sycamore Wood Pimlico Occasional Side Chairs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Sycamore wood Viscount David Linley side chairs A very good looking and well made pair of designer side chairs, t...
Sycamore
Dunbar Occasional Arm Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1954
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 5517 occasional arm chair with exposed mahogany frame supporting a fully upholstered seat, back rest and arms, covered in vintage upholstery. Designed in 1954 as a component ...
Upholstery
Four Antique Regency Bergere Mother of Pearl Ebonised Side Occasional Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs A very good looking well made and ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set MINT! Table Dimensions: 15d x 20w x 25h
Bamboo, Rattan
Asian Yokeback Elm Contemporary Occasional Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Asian Yokeback Elm Contemporary Occasional Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 44 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15 inches We take...
Elm
Pair of Antique Regency Berger Mother of Pearl Side Occasional Chairs & Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs and matching tray table A very goo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
Pair of Vintage English Oak Occasional Chape Hall Chairs Lovely Primate Patian
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of antique English oak hand carved hall prayer chairs These are a very early Victorian pair, quite a primate by de...
Oak
Victorian Hand Carved Hardwood Spoon Medallion Back Occasional Dining Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this handmade original Victorian spoon or medallion back dining chair with original upholstery A good looking well made and decorative chair. Th...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Wood Occasional Side Bedroom Chair Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Art Deco Burr Maple side chair which is part of a large suite. This is part of a suite, in total I have a side chair, dre...
Maple
Danish Modern Occasional Living Room Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Scandinavian design at its finest. Minimalist elegant, occasional armchairs. Perfect for the living room or dining table. Efficient in their form with eye catching lines. Ful...
Textile, Wood
Erik Kirkegaard Solid Wood and Leather Danish Modern Occasional Armchair
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish teak and leather armchair designed by Erik Kirkegaard. Elegant in its simplicity, yet thoughtfully designed for attractive silhouette in an efficient footprint. Solid and stu...
Leather, Teak
Pair of Baker Far East Greek Key Dining or Occasional Chairs
By Winsor White, Baker Far East Collection
Located in St. Louis, MO
I have two pairs of Greek Key chairs designed by Windsor White for the Baker Far East Collection, c.1960s. Only two are shown in original dark espresso finish and upholstery (should ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Colorful High Back Dining or Occasional Chairs -
By Josef Albers
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Hollywood Regency high back dining or occasional chairs with vintage Josef Albers style square geometric upholstery. All original wood finish, upholstery shows wear. Please n...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Syrie Maugham Lounge Occasional Armchairs
By Syrie Maugham
Located in Chicago, IL
A really good period vintage modern / Hollywood Regency set of these chairs attributed to Syrie Maugham. These are shown in as-is found condition and would best be restored. Built so...
Upholstery
Alexander and Jones Sunday Occasional Seat in Oak & Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Occasional Seat is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with cream bouclé upholstery. ...
Brass
Stunning Floral Inlaid Sheraton Victorian Walnut Oval Occasional Side End Table
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian Walnut Sheraton floral inlaid oval occasional table Historically this would have been used as a silver or tea...
Walnut
$596Sale Price|25% Off
Claw Footed Occasional Lamp Side Table Vintage by Hickory Chair Co
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Mahogany
Mahogany And Satinwood Inlaid Occasional Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
A fine quality Edwardian inlaid mahogany armchair of elegant Sheraton revival design, dating to the early 20th century. The chair is beautifully proportioned with a shaped top rail a...
Wood
$2,000 / item
Piedmont Occasional Chair by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
In classic Klismos form, our Piedmont Occasional Chair features a curved, caned back and caned seat with a comfortable, removable upholstered seat cushion and splayed back legs. The ...
Rattan, Linen, Wood
Elinor McGuire M-71 Occasional Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-71 occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. McGuire furniture is made to last for generation...
Leather, Rattan
Ocra Linen Slipcover Occasional Chair by Frances Jean
Located in London, GB
The Ocra Occasional Chair is designed with an embracing silhouette and a supportive, balanced scale, offering both comfort and understated refinement. A relaxed linen slipcover gives...
Linen, Upholstery
German Modern, Occasional Chairs, Tweed, Beech, Germany, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
German Modern, Karl Springer Style, Occasional Chairs, Tweed, Beech, Germany, 1960s Pair of brutalist style occasional chairs in stained beech and tweed fabric. Tweed, Beech; Germa...
Fabric, Beech
Danish Modern Occasional Chair with Truncated Arms
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This striking little occasional chair has a new Danish-cord seat. Frame is a stained oak with just a touch of glossiness to the finish. Professional, skilled furniture restoration...
Papercord, Oak
English Vintage Mid-century Flexible-back Occasional Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English vintage mid-century modern armchair in the manner of Kofod-Larsen with a detached seat back on springy metal bars that bend to the sitter’s preferences of recline. The shell ...
Metal
Dux Teak Occasional Chair by Ekselius, Ohlsson Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid teak framed occasional chair with flared arms and upholstered in a cream toned tightly woven linen. Retains the manufactures branded mark to the seat bottom by Dux made in Sw...
Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Occasional Chairs, Minimalist Design, 1960
Located in New York, NY
These sleek chairs are perfectly proportioned in the minimalist style of the mid century. Lightweight, but made from teak- a strong tropical hardwood they are sprung and cushioned i...
Teak
High Style French Deco Sculpted Arm Occasional Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in St. Louis, MO
French deco, French Moderne or midcentury single armchair, circa 1940s with sculptural scroll arm and dramatic triangle form legs. Older upholstery should be updated, would look grea...
Upholstery, Oak
Gaulino Easy Chair by Oscar Tusquets natural ash wood occasional chair, Spain
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Gaulino Easy Chair is the natural progression from the iconic Gaulino. It retains the functional artistry of the Gaulino while sitting lighter, wider, and lower. BD introduced ...
Hide, Ash
Roo Occasional Chair / Stool in Linen by Frances Jean (Travertine)
Located in London, GB
The Roo Stool is a compact and proportion-led occasional seat designed with a low crescent back for gentle support and comfort. Its refined oval silhouette allows it to slip neatly b...
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery
1960s pair of rosewood occasional chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Victoria, BC
A pair of 1960s occasional chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, crafted in rosewood with newly upholstered black leather seats. The design reflects Vodder’s characteristic bal...
Leather, Wood
Louis XIII, Barley Twist Occasional Chairs, Fabric, Cherry, France, 17th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XIII, Barley Twist Occasional Chairs, Fabric, Cherry, France, 17th c. Pair of baroque armchairs designed and produced in France in the mid to later half of the 17th century. E...
Fabric, Cherry
Dunbar Occasional Arm Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1954
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 5517 occasional armchair with exposed mahogany frame supporting a fully upholstered seat, back rest and arms, covered in vintage upholstery. Designed in 1954 as a component o...
Mahogany
Winsor White & William Millington Occasional Chair for Baker Furniture Co. 1950s
By William Millington, Winsor White, Baker Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Baker Furniture's 1954 Continental collection, by Winsor White & William Millington. Single curved arm occasional chair to be refinished and reupholstered, new foam with COM - 7 yard...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Arm Chairs, Wood, Boucle, France, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
French Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Arm Chairs, Wood, Red Boucle, France, 1980s A pair of 20th-century French modernist armchairs featuring an exposed oak frame with scroll armres...
Fabric, Wood
Fabulous 1940s Billy Haines Style Channel Back Occasional Tub Chair - Restored
By Edward Wormley, William Billy Haines, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
1940s Billy Haines style channel back occasional tub chair, reupholstered in a mocha beige linen fabric with refinished dark mahogany legs.
Upholstery, Wood
ViNTAGE CELTIC DESIGN BURR OAK & WALNUT DINING OCCASIONAL GAMES TABLE & CHAIRS
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisitely designed, hand made in England occasional dining table with Celtic design top and three Geo...
Oak, Walnut
Ib Kofod Larsen Model 70-15 Occasional Chair for Selig, c. 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Denver, CO
A hard-to-find, rare Model 70-15 Occasional Chair Designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This single chair is in fabulous condition. It features a Teak frame with no scratching, fadi...
Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat Please note...
Elm
Pair of Stunning circa 1800 Chinese Bamboo Primitive Occasional Chairs His & Her
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original pair of circa 1800 primitive Chinese bamboo framed occasional chairs A very rare and highly decorative pair of bamboo framed chairs,...
Bamboo
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