Seating

The El Cap Barstool has a sturdy, detail-rich, hardwood frame topped with a channel tufted seat that resembles an ocean swell. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...

Step into the world of mid-century magic with this fabulous slipper chair designed by the legendary Gilbert Rohde. With its round body and a rounded, curved, button-tufted back, this...

Stunning, carved gilt-wood bench with rolled arms and velvet upholstery from Ebanista/Pakzad International Real 24kt gold leaf finish and salmon pink velvet upholstery. A stateme...

Enchanting antique Moroccan bench handcrafted in walnut featuring floral carvings, inlaid mother of pearl, balustrades, spindles and kilim upholstery.

Mid-century modern lucite lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1970s. The chairs' purple velvet upholstery not only looks stunning but also provides a ...

Hans Bellmann GA Chairs for Horgenglarus 1950s

Bench Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: hammered, dark [Suitable for outdoor use] SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in ...

This “Model 113” chair, with it's elegant and ergonomic shape, is instantly recognizable as being Danish Mid-Century Modern. As with most of Ditzel’s designs, like her iconic “Egg Ch...

These vintage Hollywood Regency armchairs are a beautiful representation of 1950s French design. Made from solid wood and covered in white lacquer, these chairs have been newly uphol...

A pair of French steel and bass footstools with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite pair of French footstools combines the elegance of steel and brass with the comfort of custom ...

A set of 6 original Danish teak dining chairs from the 1960s, epitomizing mid-century modern elegance. Crafted from durable teak, these chairs feature clean lines and timeless design...

Living room armchair made of bamboo in the shape of a pretzel, designed in the 1970s. Very good condition. LP1238

Set of eight Niels Koefoed “Ingrid” dining chairs in rosewood, c.1960s, Denmark for Koefoeds Hornslet. The set consists of six side ...

Very nice model DS11 sectional sofa designed and made by De Sede, Switzerland 1970. This sofa is unique and stands out due to its exceptional patina, giving it character. It's a love...

The poufs from Glistening collection cast a radiant glow, elevating any ambience and unleashing a combined feeling of novelty and extravagance. The iconic fringes are proposed in lillac. Upon request any of the characteristic fringe designs can be selected to complement the beaming seating...

Crafted from a single block of fragrant cedar wood, this stool boasts an all-natural construction. Perfectly suited for bar counters or reception areas, its ergonomic seat and footre...

Classic mid century modern design. Teak wood frame with high ladder backrest. New leather upholstered cushions. Refinished natural. Solid, sturdy and stout. Great for any interior...

An exceptionally well-preserved Seat 150 set consisting of 4 conference chairs, which are also used as dining room chairs. The gray fabric upholstery is in excellent condition, as ar...

Vintage set of four post modern arm chairs for sale. They have the original black lacquered frames, and the original stunning fabric. They were m...

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, antique Colonial Rosewood Thomas Chippendale, fret work carved dining chairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide and covers London only for the UK and local Europe for the rest of the world, if you are outside of this area please send me your address and I will provide you with an accurate quote Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is, Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history, these chairs are the only Colonial examples I have ever seen and in Rosewood no less, they weigh roughly three times more than a standard dining chair of the same style and size, they are very substantial The chairs are late 19th century circa 1880-1900, they are of course based on the original 18th century examples, the carving is exquisitely executed and the chairs look sophisticated and elegant from all angles The suite has been sympathetically restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, the seat covers have been left as they are, they are ok, I can have them reupholstered for the cost price to anything the new owners wish Literature Two chairs illustrated in Tabellenbuch Holztechnik, Hamburg, 2013, p. 271. Exhibited Ten chairs on loan to Birmingham Museums circa 1985-2010 and exhibited at Aston Hall, Birmingham, where photographed in situ.. Dimensions Height:- 93cm Width:- 56cm Depth:- 53cm Seat height:- 47cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Lot Essay These chairs are closely related to those in two recognised Chippendale commissions: Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet for Normanton Hall, Rutland and William Crichton-Dalrymple, 5th Earl of Dumfries (4th Earl of Stair, 1699-1768) for Dumfries House, Ayrshire. THE RELATED CHAIRS The chairs are of identical decoration to the set of two armchairs and ten single chairs, circa 1765, formerly at Normanton Hall (1). In 1759, Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet, succeeded to the vast inheritance established by his grandfather, also Gilbert, 1st Baronet (1652-1733), who was reputed to be ‘the richest commoner in England’ (2). The 3rd Baronet employed both Chippendale Senior and his son, Chippendale Junior, in the furnishing of his Palladian mansion, Normanton Hall in Rutland, and his London houses, 29 Grosvenor Square, London and Browne's House at North End, Fulham. Surviving Chippendale accounts, although incomplete, show that the firm was working periodically for members of the Heathcote family from 1768 to 1821. Most of the furniture listed in these accounts was intended for Browne’s House, although after 1798 when the family relinquished this residence some of the furniture was moved to Normanton Hall. The latter was sold in 1924, and any furniture not included in the Normanton Hall sale was taken to the Earl of Ancaster’s seat at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire. Chippendale’s earliest invoice for Sir Gilbert Heathcote records the acquisition in 1768 of ‘6 India Back and arm chairs Japand to imitate the Bamboe’, signifying how the family embraced the highly fashionable chinoiserie taste. Although the Normanton chairs cannot be conclusively identified in the extant Chippendale accounts, their form and ornamentation led Christopher Gilbert to suggest that they were possibly by Chippendale (3). The set of four mahogany chairs at Dumfries House have nearly-identical pagoda-form cresting rails and identical terminals but differ in the arrangement of the 'Chinese' paling in the backs and side panels. Although no documentary evidence for the Dumfries chairs survives, in their execution and sophisticated carving of the toprails, they are extremely close to Chippendale’s hand. Another near-set of closely related chairs is at Saltram House, Devon, where Chippendale worked between 1771-2; these dates are based on payments in John Parker's cash account book, and probably do not reflect a true picture of the entire commission as Parker often paid tradesmen by banker's draft (4). Comprising two armchairs and seven single chairs, this set, circa 1765, is made of padouk, and has been described by the National Trust as ‘Chinese Export’ (5). The set was returned to Saltram in 1951 having been accepted by H.M. Treasury in lieu of full payment of Death Duty from the Executors of Edmund Robert Parker, 4th Earl of Morley (1877-1951). Some of the chairs are currently on display in ‘The Chinese Chippendale Bedroom’. A further set of four padouk chairs of the Saltram pattern was almost certainly at Kenwood House, London; some of these are recorded in 18th century inventories drawn up by Lord Mansfield. This set was removed to Scone Palace, Perth, prior to the auction at Kenwood in 1922, and subsequently sold from ‘Scone Palace and Blairquhan: The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses’, Christie’s, London, 24 May 2007, lot 298. Another pair of padouk chairs of this model sold ‘The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller’, Christie’s, New York, 10 May 2018, lot 647 ($193,750 inc. premium). THE DESIGN Conceived in the Chinese manner expounded by William and John Halfpenny in Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste (1752), and Sir William Chambers in his Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines and Utensils (1757), the pattern for this set of ‘Pagoda’ chairs relates to nine designs for ‘Chinese Chairs’ in the 1st edition of Chippendale’s Director (1754); the cabinet-maker describes these designs thus: Plates XXIII, XXIV and XXV are nine Chairs in the present Chinese manner, which I hope will improve that taste, or manner of work; it having yet never arrived to any perfection; doubtless it might be lost without feeling its beauty: as it admits of the greatest variety, I think it the most useful of any other. The sizes are all specified on the designs. The three last (No. XXV.) I hope will be well received, as there has been none like them yet made. The Georgian period witnessed the proliferation of such railed and pagoda-crested chairs in both the ‘picturesque’ Chinese tea pavilions of landscaped parks as well as in fashionable apartments hung with ‘India’ paper. The geometric ‘Chinese’ feet of these chairs are also found on a set of pedestals...

Lounge chair, velvet, stained beech, Italy, 1970s The construction and usefulness of this lounge chair is well thought out by the designer, resulting in this sophisticated shape. F...

Victory model bench by the Belgium designer Olivier de Schrijver ( born 1958) for Ode s Design. Signed and numbered 9 from 500. Brown wood with original leather style Chesterfield

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Sofa. This unusual antique Italian Louis XVI style sofa , loveseat or canape has gorgeous exaggerated arms and is painted a gorgeous soft blue co...

A Pair of Regence Style Giltwood Fauteuils. The arched backrest above open arms with acanthus carved supports. The sprung seat above a rocaille carved seat rail and sides centred wi...

Pair of French early 19th century Louis XVI carved and painted fauteuil armchairs, with marguerite square at top of each fluted leg, upholstered in cut velvet silk, attached with uph...

Sink into luxury with this meticulously armchair by Ros Italia Interiors, boasting a sinuous silhouette with a curved seat curling into the armrest and broad swooping back. Crafted f...

The poufs from Glistening collection cast a radiant glow, elevating any ambience and unleashing a combined feeling of novelty and extravagance. The iconic fringes are proposed in silver. Upon request any of the characteristic fringe designs can be selected to complement the beaming seating...

Italian Design armchair with tapered black feet and high backrest with upholstered seat on all sides. The armchair has been reupholstered in a light gray fabric with black piping.

Pair of armchairs with ebonized frames and upholstered seat and backrest. The armchairs have been reupholstered with a green mottled fabric.

Curved dining chair in leather and wood, attributed to Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Italy, 1960/70s The legs, made of ash wood with a double-trestle structure, resemble those of the Cassina...

This vintage lounge chair was Designed by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul. Made in France, 19340. This mediterranean design reflects the material used by fisherman in t...

This Suelo Modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back...

A pair of lovely proportioned 19th century window seats. Rectangular newly reupholstered seat and hand tacked around the legs. The whole raised on six turned and fluted tapering legs...

An elegant and fine set with two arm and twelve side chairs. Finely carved walnut Louis XV style with deep Saddle tome leather upholstery and nailhead trim. With floral scrolled crests and the seat rails with carved leafy scrolls, the legs ending in an elegant SnailsHead Foot. side chairs H. 37", W. 18", Depth 20 1/2", seat H. 20" Condition: some expected scratches to the leather but minor, a few stains on four seats, one with a tiny tear...

When it comes to Mid-Century Modern chair designs, there's not many others out there that speak to me like the Mr. Chair does. The way the body and arms transition so beautifully in...

Nice pair of lounge chairs from the ‘Parallel Bar’ series designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1954. Probably manufactured around 1960 by De Coene in Kortrijk under license for K...

This amazing Yoko was only made for a limited period in the 80ties. Rare item, made out of foam and leather. The cognac leather is in excellent condition.

"Z stool by French designer François Arnal dating from the 1970s. This stool is entirely made of folded smoked methyl methacrylate (or smoked plexiglass), allowing for lines of grea...

Hardwood frame with black leather upholstered seat, designed by Niels Otto Møller 1963 in Denmark, mdel 71. Original condition not restored. Set of four.

A 2-seater sofa with armrests from the ‘Parallel Bar’ series designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1954. Early version from 1960 probably manufactured by De Coene in Kortrijk unde...

Rare set of 8 Monk chairs Made out of Canvas and wood. These chairs were designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Extreme comfortable, timeless design.

An English Turn of the Century bleached wood bench from circa 1900 with barley twist base and custom upholstery. This exquisite English Turn of the Century bleached wood bench from c...

Art Deco Tufted Curved Shell Sette / Denmark.. Retains original fuchsia pink velvet upholstery..Amazing color nice original condition,, could use a good cleaning.. interior foam hard...

Marcel Breuer Chairs Cesca By BENE Austria 1980s

French hand carved side chair in Louis XV style beautifully hand painted in light green with gilt wood accents. It is upholstered in floral silk textile and is in very good original ...

An Elegant Pair of French Art Deco tub chairs, raised on square tapered legs with ebonised and ivorine inlay with original upholstery. In the style of Sue et Mare. The spirit of c...

An English bleached oak bench from the 19th century with carved wooden back, downswept arms, cabriole legs and custom cushion. This exquisite English bleached oak bench from the 19th...

Set of 6 Safari dining chairs model 3237 and 3228 designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. A set like t...

A full size pair of Swedish Modern upholstered club chairs, Circa 1940s, with generous curved backs, rounded sprung upholstered seats raised on tuned and tapered legs. New bouclé uph...

An English wingback chair from the 19th century with blue fabric, turned legs in the front and saber ones in the back. This English wingback chair from the 19th century is upholstere...

Rarely seen Split Arm sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960s. Impressively sized sofa with elegant walnut base and back design. Model #5945A. Recently reupholstered.

Fantastic pair of ‘PK22’ easy chairs in natural wicker designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956. Exceptional because they are one of the first unstamped productions by EKC from the 1950s. T...

Pair of Lc1 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Original chromed structure with steel round tube and tilting back, and original leather armrests wi...

Handsome set of six mid-century modern dining chairs attributed to William Clingman for J. L. Metz Furniture’s Contempora Collection. Featuring metal ...

Exclusive set of two armchairs with ottomans of incredible design attributed to Antonio Citterio. These armchairs and ottomans are a beautiful and rare variant of the Scissor chair t...

Designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, this set of four Danish modern chairs feature teak frames with curved backrests and triangular seats on three legs. The chairs are upholstered ...

A charming late 19th century Victorian period mahogany child's rocking chair. A carved bowed crest rail of deep form with walnut inlay back support above a leather seat flanked by sm...

Giulio Minoletti (1910 - 1981) pair of chair designed for the first class dining car of ATR300 Settebello train and produced by Officine Breda, in 1950s. Golden metal and Sky leather...