$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Chair, Wicker, Gold, Italy, 1955
By Chiavari
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice elegant Chiavari chair. comes with the sort after Caned seat.
Wicker
Set of 4 Italian Bronze Chiavari Side Dining Chairs Neoclassical Italy 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Italian Bronze Chiavari Side or Dining Chairs with original green gold upholstery.
Bronze
Colombo Sanguineti set of 10 "Lucciola" dining chairs, Chiavari, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari, Colombo Sanguineti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful set of ten “Lucciola” in ebonised cherrywood with gold leaf detail, produced by Sanguineti Colombo, Chiavari, early 1960s There are chairs that stand out not just for th...
Gold Leaf
Gold Leaf Tiffany , Chiavari Style Chair, France, circa 1960s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Tiffany Style Chiavari Chair, France, circa 1960s Elegant Tiffany style chair, also known as the Chiavari chair, crafted in France circa 1960s.
Gold Leaf
$256Sale Price / item|20% Off
Gold Leaf Tiffany , Chiavari Style Chair, France, circa 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Tiffany style chair also known as the Chiavari chair made in France circa 1960s.
Gold Leaf
$2,658Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 12 Gold Leaf Chiavari Style Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
This set of twelve Chiavari style chairs, also known as Tiffany chairs, was made in France circa the 1960s.
Gold Leaf
Antique Chair Classical Bronze Chiavari Side Chair Bedroom Chair French Chair
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful, elegant chair from early 20th Century. Real French grace. Made of bronze. Laconic elements give the product a special chic. Polished bronze - gold color and soft, velor...
Bronze
Antique Side Chair Bronze Classical Chiavari Style Bedroom Chair, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful antique French bronze Chiavari spindle back chair with padded seats upholstered in golden velvet fabric. These polished bronze chairs are designed by Giuseppe Gaetano desc...
Bronze
$513Sale Price / item|20% Off
Napoleon III Chiavari Solid Wooden Hand-Crafted Gold Leaf Chairs, France, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 50 chairs, sold by units. Napoleon style solid wooden hand-crafted chairs. With turned bars in the back and turned legs. Gold leaf finished.
Gold Leaf
$7,000
Pair of Chiavari Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Their elegance and grace would come to charm Mid-Century Modernists, and inspire Gio Ponti to create his Superleggera chair. Unlike most midcentury chiavari chairs, which have cushio...
Gold
17th Century Gilded Italian Chiavari Chairs
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Offered for your consideration are a pair of antique Italian 17th century gilded Empire Chiavari chairs. Gilded willow hardwood with woven cane seat. Hand-carved ornamentation to top...
Gold Leaf
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H 36 in W 15 in D 14 in
1950s Chiavari Chair in Bronze Italy Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency
By Chiavari
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, 1950s Chiavari Chair in Bronze Italy patinated bronze sophisticated upholstery in light gray. 36 H x 15 W x 14 D Seat 19.75 H inches Original Unrestored Vinta...
Bronze
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H 41.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Italian Traditional Chiavari Bronze High Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern, Pair
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern high back bronze Chiavari chairs made in Italy, circa 1950. The pair retains the original red Velvet seat. Similar chairs are at the Le Crystal Room Re...
Bronze
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H 42 in W 14 in D 15 in
1970 Chiavari Patinated Bronze High Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern Italy, Pair
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern high back bronze Chiavari chairs made in Italy, circa 1970. The pair retains the original dark grey-charcoal Velvet seat under the foil and have a gothic...
Bronze
Set of Four Ebonized Chiavari Chairs-gold painted decoration
Located in Danville, CA
Gorgeous set of four Ebonized Chiavari chairs with hand caned seats. Gold decorative painting on legs and seatbacks.
Wood, Cane
Italian Chiavari Style Compass Rose Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Italian mid-century set of 10 dining chairs made of tole metal that has been finished with the original gold leaf and has a striking patina. These chairs feature a stylized compass r...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in palm beach, FL
Pair of Chiavari chairs, made of solid gilded brass with newly upholstered seats in green water velvet. Made in Liguria in Italy.
Bronze
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H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian Design Side Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi for Chiavari, Italy 1950
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Chiavari
Located in Oirlo, LI
Imagine yourself in glamor and luxury with this golden/brass chair from Chiavari. Country of origin: Italy.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Green and Gold Chiavari Brass Chairs, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Italian pair of Chiavari high back chairs, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern. Beautiful patinated brass chairs - carefully cleaned to preserve the original condition and profession...
Brass
Brass Chiavari Chair with Gold Leather Seat
Located in New York, NY
Heavy brass occasional chair with metallic gold calf leather seat, Italian, 1960s, newly republished and reupholstered.
Brass
Black Italian Chiavari Chair with Burgundy Velvet Tufted Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite Italian Chiavari chair with gold scroll work painted on the frame.
Oval Dining Table in Natural White Oak
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our exquisite Amber oval dining table, crafted from beautiful white oak for a touch of elegance. Its solid construction ensures durability and longevity, perfect for ever...
Wood, Oak
$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
$830 / item
H 11.8 in Dm 4.7 in
Serenity Sofie Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Serenity Sofie wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and midce...
Plaster
$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
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Sold|$816
H 36.23 in W 15.95 in D 16.54 in
Italian wood & Vienna straw Chiavari chair by Fratelli Levaggi, 1950s
By Fratelli Levaggi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Elegant and decorative Chiavarina chair in wood and original Vienna straw seat. Partially restored: one leg was repaired. general polishing of the wooden structure.
Straw, Wood
$1,290 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 23.63 in
El Topo • Natural • Sculptural Hand-Carved Acacia & Sheepskin Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
A tactile piece of domestic fantasy, the El Topo ottoman is a social object, featuring a carved Acacia base, burnt using the traditional method of Shou Sugi Ban and an animalistic, y...
Wood, Sheepskin
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Italian 1940s Pair of Gesso Sculpted Mirrors
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in CA, CA
An Italian pair of wall mirrors from the 1940s, made of sculpted wood and gesso, cream matt lacquered.
Gesso, Wood
$7,532 / 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
$16,558 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$6,800 / set
H 30.625 in W 27.5 in D 29 in
Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and fabric "Erik Gustav" lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.625"H x 27.5"W x 29.0"...
Fabric, Walnut
Maison Regain Daybed in Solid Elm
By Maison Regain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, daybed, solid elm, fabric, France, 1980s. A Maison Regain daybed, whose structure is composed primarily of solid elm, imparts a sense of warmth and organic texture to...
Fabric, Elm
Brazilian Designer, Counter Stools, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three bar or counter stools designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.25"H x 12.875"W x 12.875"D Seat Height (inches): 19.25" All upholst...
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
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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