$3,690 / set
A Set Of Six Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
George III Style Mahogany Ladder-Back Dining Chairs, each with stuffover seats, upholstered in honey velvet fabric raised on moulded legs
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,071Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Vintage Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Carver, Seat, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four vintage ladder back chairs. An Irish, mahogany carver and seat, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Wood
$2,074 / set
Pair Of Ladder Back Hall CHairs By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of elegant, curved ladder back hall chairs by Paolo Buffa. Newly upholstered in scarlet velvet.
Beech
Ladder Back Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Ladder back lounge chair by Ole Wanscher designed for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Beech
$743Sale Price / set|50% Off
Set of 2 Tall Spanish Ladder-Back Chairs, 1940s
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 2 Tall Spanish Ladder-Back Chairs, 1940s Bring a touch of vintage Mediterranean charm to your space with this stunning pair of high-back chairs from 1940s Spain. Their bold r...
Straw, Wood, Beech
Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of high back ladder chairs, Spain mid-1900s.. Re-upholstered in goatskin and linen. Sculptural, decorative and functional.
Goatskin, Linen
Rolex Steel Classic "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet, 1949
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 5015 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1949 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 3...
Set of Six French Provincial Ladder-Back Chairs with Rush Seats, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Provincial workshop, set of six ladder-back chairs, oak and rush, France, 1940s. The back of each chair follows the classic ladder format, with three horizontal rails set betw...
Rush, Oak
1950's primitive brutalist arm chair with rounded legs - new wool upholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Liberty, NY
Very nice 1940 -1950's primitive ladder back arm chair with rounded splayed legs that widen at bottom - reminiscent of some DePuydt style legs.
Wool, Maple
Pair of French Oak and Rush Ladder Back Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Each with a ladder back, the in-curved armrests raised on columnar supports, above the rush seat, raised on columnar legs.
Oak, Rush
Paolo Buffa, a Pair of Mahogany Ladder-Back Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
The beautifully carved high back chairs have a sophisticated sculptural quality. The back composed of four lozenge shaped cross braces joined to the curved and pointed uprights, the ...
Mahogany
English Oak Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Kitchen Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning set of antique ladder back dining chairs were made of solid oak in England, circa 1940.
Oak
Sold
H 33.47 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Sturdy Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Sturdy Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Three 1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Sturdy Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Three.
Bentwood
Ladder Back Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of six ladder back chairs. The wood is oak and the seats have been reupholstered in linen. The armchairs are 25"W, 41.50"H, 19"D, seat 19"H, arm 25.50".
Oak
Set of 6 Ladder-back Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual and rare set of 6 ladder-back side chairs in cerused oak by Charles Dudouyt, the seats in black naugahyde, the frames retaining their original finish.
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Ladder Back Rush Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hudson, NY
A striking pair of French ladder back arm chairs designed by Charles Dudouyt.
Rush, Oak
French Provincial Rush Seat Ladder Back Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage standalone chair, can be used as an accent piece for various different styles. The rush seat and ladder back make a perfect pair for a Classic and timeless chair de...
Rush, Wood
Handsome Set of 6 Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome set of 6 classic Vermont ladder back side dining chairs having charming rush seats.
Oak, Rush
Ole Wanscher Ladder Back Chairs, Beech & Jacquard Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Portland, OR
Rare pair of ladder back chairs by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen. Stained beech frames with removable seat cushions. Great vintage condition gently restored with oil finish. Elegant ...
Upholstery, Beech
French Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 1940's oak ladder back chairs with carved shells with rush seat, they are in great condition.
Sold
H 38 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
Set of 6 Charming Vintage English Wavy Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful set of six super high quality English wavy ladder back chairs just waiting for everyday use in a country kitchen. Really adds elegance and visual punch to the Classic lad...
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 35 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
Set 6 Vintage French Dining Chair Rush Seat Louis XV Ladder Back Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Vintage French Dining Chair Rush Seat Louis XV Ladder Back Carved Oak. Direct from France, a lovely set of 6 vintage French chairs with classic French style. Beveled, serpenti...
Rush, Oak
A Pair of 1930s Mahogany Georgian Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair 1930s mahogany ladder back dining side chairs. Each with square legs and crossbar bottoms in the Georgian style. All having pretzel ladder backs. A fine pair of dining chairs. ...
Sold
H 16 in W 17 in L 16 in
Set 6 Vintage French Carved Oak Ladder Back Dining Kitchen Chair Rush Seat
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 vintage French carved oak ladder back dining kitchen chair rush seat. Direct from France, a lovely set of 6 vintage French chairs with classic French style. Beveled, serpent...
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 34.25 in W 22.25 in D 20.13 in
Ole Wanscher Ladder Back Armchairs for Fritz Hansen in Blue Lacquer
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular pair of armchairs by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen. Newly lacquered in a rich and bright teal color with new white linen cushions. Stunning undulating back and lines. Per...
Beech, Linen
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H 41.5 in W 18.25 in D 17.5 in
Set 6 Antique French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Country
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 antique French ladder back dining chairs carved oak rush seat country. Direct from France, a lovely set of 6 antique French chairs, perfect for either a dining room or kitch...
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 41.15 in W 17.52 in D 18.31 in
Lovely Suite of Six circa 1940 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely suite of six original Dutch circa 1940 Ladder back rush seat dining chairs A very good looking and well-made suite, the timber is all solid oak, th...
Oak
Rolex Steel Bubble Back with Romabic Dial 1940's with Original Ladder Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This unique watch is also fitted with a new old stock ladder bracelet. These were offered originally with this watch.
Set of 8 Estate English Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats, circa 1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8 estate English ladder back chairs with rush seats, circa 1940. 6 side chairs and 2 armchairs.
Pair of tall ebonised Ladder Back Chairs, Italian ca. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ebonised Tall ladder back Chairs. Upholstered seat.
Upholstery
French Ladder Back Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
sweet, ladder back style dining chair with a delighful rush seat. a quantity of four are available.
Maple
Vintage 6 Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs 4+2, Scotland 1940, B2937
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage 6 oak ladder back rush seat chairs 4+2, Scotland 1940, B2937 Scotland 1940 Solid oak Original finish Five ladder back shaped rails to the back Original rush seats A...
Oak
Set of Six Oak Ladder Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Six Antique Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats Simple Stretcher and Block Leg Feet Circa 1940's, Bar Harbor, ME Seat Height-18.5" H
A wonderful pair of stylized ladder back chairs
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of stylized ladder back chairs in Mahogany featuring turned and carved front legs with brass sabots, sprung seats and very high backs.
Brass
Set of Six 1940s Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six 1940s Danish ladder back chairs made of solid oak.
Oak
English Oak Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Kitchen Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These solid oak antique ladder back dining chairs have been finished a dark color and have been nicely worn since they were made. This wear from normal use is what creates a lovely p...
Oak
Ladder Back Counter Stools with Vintage African Fabric Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold yellow stools with newly reupholstered graphic African textile seats. Sold individually.
Six "Ladder Back" Walnut Chairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
Six "ladder back" walnut chairs in the style of Paolo Buffa.
Walnut
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,534 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$6,869 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,355 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$652Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$4,510 / item
H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...
Wood
LUte Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning LUte sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is an up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in unlacquered patinated brass or unlacquered gold finish. An all brass fixture, with ...
Gold, Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
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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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