Caquetoire Lord Chair in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
The Caquetoire Lord Chair by Brent Warr is a sculptural reimagining of a classic form rooted in 16th and 17th century French design.
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint
$5,503Sale Price / item|20% Off
Lord Chair in Solid Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Lord with hand carved structure in solid wood polished and natural varnished, with upholstered seat covered with black Jet fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Magis Cyborg Lord Chair with arms Marcel Wanders Polycarbonate - Pink Kvadrat
By Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Varedo, MB
Magis – Cyborg Lord Armchair Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lord Cyborg Lord is an armchair designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection t...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lord Chair with arms Marcel Wanders Polycarbonate - Blue Kvadrat
By Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lord Cyborg Lord is an armchair designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection that explores the contrast betw...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lord Chair with arms Marcel Wanders Polycarbonate and Beige Kvadrat
By Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Varedo, MB
Magis – Cyborg Lord Armchair Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lord Cyborg Lord is an armchair designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection t...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lord Chair with arms Marcel Wanders Polycarbonate Dark Grey Kvadrat
By Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lord Cyborg Lord is an armchair designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection that explores the contrast betw...
Fabric, Plastic
Magis Cyborg Lord Chair with arms Marcel Wanders Polycarbonate and Green Kvadrat
By Magis, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Magis Design: Marcel Wanders Model: Cyborg Lord Cyborg Lord is an armchair designed by Marcel Wanders for Magis, part of the Cyborg collection that explores the contrast betw...
Fabric, Plastic
Caquetoire Dining Chair in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
A pared-down counterpart to the Lord Chair, this version features a singular sculptural sphere at the back—an understated nod to the original’s ornate silhouette.
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint
$2,420 / item
Cyborg Lord Armchair by Marcel Wanders for MAGIS
By MARCEL WANDERS, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The design of the Cyborg armchair is based on an industrial part consisting of the four very simple plastic legs, almost basic, deliberately “non-designed” and on an ar- tisanal “des...
Fabric
2010s Lord Norman Foster for Walter Knoll Model 500 Leather Arm Lounge Chair
By Sir Norman Foster, Walter Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and unusual Walter Knoll 500 chair in black leather designed by Lord Norman Foster, the renowned British architect.
Aluminum
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Castors by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Castors by Alfredo Häberli Reclining swivel armchair on castors. Five-spoke base in polished aluminum alloy with castors. Adjustable se...
Upholstery
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Feet by Alfredo Häberli
By Zanotta, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Feet by Alfredo Häberli Reclining swivel armchair on feet. Five-spoke base in polished aluminum alloy with feet. Adjustable seat height...
Upholstery
Pair of Baxter “Paloma” Chairs, in Cream Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
Pair of Flexform "Feel Good" Swivel Chair Armchairs - In Grey Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Warm regards, Daniel - Lord Browns Furniture
Leather
Pair of B&B Italia “Musa SM46G” Tall Bar Stool Chairs – In Dark Grey “Kasia” Lea
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
Pair of Chairs by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Red Lion, PA
A pair of “Lord” lounge chairs designed by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti Solid teak frame very good condition
Fabric, Teak
Ranger lounge chair with ottoman by Erik Deforce for Gervan Belgium, 1970.
By Ric Deforche
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
His best work, the 'the Lord' lounge chair from 1970, shows his passion for this kind of design.
Leather, Oak
10 Minotti “Arp 1” Dining Chairs, in Taupe Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
8 Matteo Grassi “Korium” Dining Chairs, in Brown Coach Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
4 Poltrona Frau "Vittoria" Dining Chairs - In Black "Pelle Frau" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is one of the most handsome, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, t...
Leather, Oak
Suite of 8 Walter Knoll “Jason 391” Dining Chairs, in Sky Blue Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
12 Important John Gee 1779-1824 Original Regency Hardwood & Brass Dining Chairs
By John Gee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Ayliffe was the fourth member of his family to be a turner to the King, so Gee was probably the junior partner. In 1790 Lord Wilton bought chairs for the Music Room at Heaton Hall, ...
Rattan, Rosewood
B&B Italia "MUSA SM46G" Tall Bar Stools - SUITE OF 6
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
Suite of 4 Walter Knoll “Turtle” Armchairs – in Lime Green Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Fabric
B&B Italia “Grande Papilio” Armchair – in Green “Ego” Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Wool
B&B Italia "Fat Sofa Fs91a" Armchair, in Brown Linen
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Linen
Poltrona Frau “Chancellor” Swivel Armchair, in Red “Pelle Frau Sc” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
12 Ton "Split" Armchairs - In Grey Leather & Dark Wenge
Located in Barrowford, GB
Warm regards, Daniel – Lord Browns Furniture
Leather, Wenge
Mid-Century Investiture Chair Designed by Lord Snowden for Prince Charles 1969
By Remploy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This chair was designed by Lord Snowden in 1969 and produced by Remploy for the Investiture ceremony of Prince Charles, and done in the period Mid-Cetury Modern style.
Wool, Bentwood
Superb Suite of 4 Ton “Split” Armchairs in Leather & Dark Wenge
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
Lord Yi Marble Side Table Philippe Starck Chair Postmodern Minimal in Stock
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Lord Yi table designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. White marble top and aluminum leg.
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Sublime Huge B&B Italia “Max” Dining Table & 10 “Maxalto” Dining Chairs in Grey
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
The Lord Leighton Klismos Dining Chair
By Tim Gosling
Located in London, GB
The most iconic and oldest chair shape in history, Gosling’s interpretation of the Klismos allows you to lounge back into the seat as if it was a carver. Set around the dining table ...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Teak Chairs from Lord's Cricket Ground
Located in London, GB
We have a number of these solid teak chairs of exceptional quality, reclaimed from the member's area of Middlesex Country Cricket Club whose home ground is Lord's Cricket Ground in N...
Unavailable
H 34 in W 26 in D 21 in
Antique Turner’s Chairs Set of Four, 19th Century, England, Circa 1894
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Triangular English chair 1892-1904 made by John Starkey Oak these are reproductions of the celebrated seventeenth century turned chair at Lord Leycester's Hospital in Warwick.
Oak
Lord's Chair #2
Located in Deddington, GB
Lord’s Chair #2 [2021] limited_edition Silk Screen on Paper Edition number 2 Image size: H:137 cm x W:102 cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indicatio...
Paper, Screen
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H 53.94 in W 40.16 in D 0.04 in
Lord's Chair #3, Still Life Print, Contemporary Interior Chair Art Minimal Style
Located in Deddington, GB
Lord’s Chair #3 [2021] Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Lord’s Chair #3 is part of a series of large scale screen prints presenting dif...
Paper, Screen
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H 53.94 in W 40.16 in D 0.04 in
Lord's Chair #1, Still Life Furniture Print, Contemporary Minimalist Style Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Lord’s Chair #1 is part of a series of large scale screen prints presenting different takes on the classic Monobloc chair, often described as the world's most common plastic chair.
Archival Paper, Screen
Arne Norell Club Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Round Top, TX
These chairs called Lord chairs are very comfortable and in great condition.
Leather, Wood
Ric Deforche Lord lounge chair for Gervan, Belgium, 1970s
By Ric Deforche, Gervan International
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
Rare Ric Deforche Lord lounge chair for Gervan , Belgium, 1970s. With its original fabric , this is a particularly strong and rare example of iconic Belgian modernist design .
Chrome
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H 28.35 in W 29.14 in D 36.23 in
Pair of “Jeans Rondo” Easy Chairs by Erik Deforce for Hi-Plan, Belgium 1972
By Ric Deforche
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Alongside the Lord chair, the Jeans Rondo collection illustrates his innovative approach, blending affordability, Pop-Art influences and sculptural form.
Leather, Plywood
Pair of Stylish Ico Parisi “Lord” Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of “Lord” lounge chairs designed by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti.
Palisander
Ric Deforche Lord lounge chair Gervan Belgium 1970
By Ric Deforche
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking shaped large lounge chair called 'Lord' designed by Ric Deforche and manufactured by Gervan, Belgium 1970.
Chrome
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H 41.34 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Timber Hall Chair, Oak From HMS Foudroyant, Lord Nelson's Flagship
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare timber hall chair made from the oak salvaged from the Foudroyant, Lord Nelson’s flagship.
Oak
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H 41.34 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Timber Hall Chair, Oak From HMS Foudroyant, Lord Nelson's Flagship
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare timber hall chair made from the oak salvaged from the Foudroyant, Lord Nelson’s flagship.
Oak
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H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in
Suite of 8 Driade “Lord Yo” Outdoor Dining Chairs with White Cotton Covers
By Driade
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is one of the most handsome, refined suites of outdoor/indoor dining chairs you could hope to find an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the b...
Cotton
Pair of Arm Chairs by William Pahlmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of William Pahlmann Chairs Designed for Lord & Taylor
Upholstery
Sold
H 37 in W 27 in D 25.5 in
Baker Stately Homes Wollaton Hall Queen Anne Mahogany Gooseneck Throne Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Distinctive cabriole legs, with unusual splayed back legs. Nailhead trim. This chair owes to Lord Middleton and the family's home at Wollaton Hall - a Tudor palace filled with the wo...
Upholstery, Mahogany
8 Arper Dining Chairs, in Brown Saddle Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
6 Linley “Dice” Dining Chairs, in Pink Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Fabric
Fine Set of Eight Regency Lacquered & Parcelgilt Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The father retired in 1823, the business being taken over the following year by Charles Bridges, who also received a Royal appointment, Few payments to the firm have come to light, ...
6 Linley “Carver” Dining Chairs, in Woven Fabric & Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Fabric
A Fine Set of Eight Regency Lacquered & Parcelgilt Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The father retired in 1823, the business being taken over the following year by Charles Bridges, who also received a Royal appointment, Few payments to the firm have come to light, ...
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H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
12 Matteo Grassi “Sistina” Dining Chairs, in Black Saddle Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
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H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Suite of 6 Poltrona Frau “Liz B” Dining Chairs – In Brown “Pelle Frau” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
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H 33 in W 21 in D 18 in
A Fine Set of Eight Regency Lacquered & Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs by John Gee
By John Gee
Located in Sheffield, MA
The father retired in 1823, the business being taken over the following year by Charles Bridges, who also received a Royal appointment, Few payments to the firm have come to light, ...
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Superb Suite of 8 B&B Italia “Arcadia” Dining Chairs in Tan “Gamma” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
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H 33.47 in W 33.08 in D 39.97 in
George Smith Armchair & Run-Up, Medium Signature “Standard-Arm”–Purple Chenille
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Chenille
B&B Italia “Maxalto Clio” Armchair, in Black Leather & Linen X2
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather, Linen
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H 34.65 in W 30.32 in D 41.34 in
B&B Italia Armchairs, “Maxalto Kalos 9750”, in Red “Gamma” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
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H 34.65 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
Pair of B&B Italia “Imprimatur Apta” Armchairs, in Dark Brown “Gamma” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
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H 31.5 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in
Pair of SCP Matthew Hilton “Balzac” Armchairs & Ottoman – in Nubuck Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
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H 30.25 in W 21.25 in D 22 in
Rare Mid-Century Prince Charles Investiture Chair Designed by Lord Snowdon, 1969
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A Prince Charles investiture chair designed 1969 by Lord Snowdon (Anthony Armstrong Jones) of laminated ash painted red with slightly indented gilt Prince of Wales feathers and his m...
Fabric, Wood
Erik Jorgensen “Corona” EJ5 Chair in Black “Apache” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello friends, and welcome to Lord Browns Furniture. On offer on this occasion is a rare, striking “EJ5 Corona” Chair dressed in Black “Apache” Leather, from the world-renown Dani...
Leather
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H 38.19 in W 34.65 in D 32.29 in
Spectacular Pair of Erik Jorgensen “Corona” EJ5 Chairs in Black “Apache” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello friends, and welcome to Lord Browns Furniture. On offer on this occasion is a rare, striking pair of “EJ5 Corona” Chairs dressed in Black “Apache” Leather, from the world-re...
Leather
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H 38 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Antique Lord & Taylor Windsor Country Farmhouse Rush Bentwood Slat Back Chair
By Lord & Taylor
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Lord & Taylor Windsor farmhouse chair featuring a bentwood slat back with rush seat and turned supports.
Rush, Bentwood
Edra 'Sushi" Chair by Fernando and Humberto Campana
By Campana Brothers
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Fabric
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H 37 in W 26.5 in D 63 in
British Colonial Imports Caned Leather Plantation Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Canning is still in good condition. Lounge chair or plantation chair. Named 'Lord Canning Lounge Chair'.
Sold
H 35.04 in W 17.33 in D 8.67 in
8 Roche Bobois "Holly" Dining Chairs - In Dark-Brown "Caffe" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Warm regards, Daniel – Lord Browns Furniture
Leather
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H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Superb Suite of 12 Walter Knoll “Andoo” Dining Chairs in Dark Brown Leather & Wa
Located in Barrowford, GB
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Leather
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H 41.34 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Hall Oak Chair From The Foudroyant, Lord Nelson’s Flagship
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare timber hall chair made from the oak salvaged from the Foudroyant, Lord Nelson’s flagship.
Oak
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H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 27.17 in
8 Erik Jorgensen "Apollo" EJ 96 Chairs in Mid-Grey Alcantara Suede
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello friends, and welcome to another spectacular offering from Lord Browns. On offer on this occasion is a rare, striking suite of 8 "EJ 96 Apollo" Chairs dressed in Mid-Grey Alc...
Suede
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H 31.5 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
Ico Parisi Pair of "Lord" Lounge Chairs for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1959
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Woudrichem, NL
A very rare pair of “Lord” lounge chairs designed by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1959 Elegant and sleek lounge chairs with a sculpted solid jacaranda rosewood frame.
Linen, Jacaranda
Pair of Investiture Chairs
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of Prince of Wales investiture chairs. Designed by Lord Snowdon in 1969. Ash laminate, painted red and gilt with Prince of Wales feathers and his motto ICH DIEN [I serve], t...
Wood
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H 40.95 in W 32.09 in L 40.95 in
Lord Monson's, Wanstead House Chairs a Pair of George I Carved & Gilded Armchair
By James Moore
Located in London, GB
An exceptional, Important and well documented pair of George I Gilt gesso open armchairs. Covered in their original blue and red wool and silk needlework. The pronounced scrolled arm...
Tapestry, Giltwood
Lord, Chaise Longue in Leather Made by Belgian Company Gervan
By Gervan International
Located in Wingene, BE
Chaise longue "Lord" made by Gervan. Chair was designed and made in Belgium, by Rik Deforche.
Chrome
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H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Investiture Chairs, Lord Snowden Vermillion Stained Beech Ply circa 1969
By Lord Snowdon
Located in London, GB
Pair of Prince of Wales Investiture chairs designed by Earl of Snowden in 1969. Reupholstered seats in Welsh tweed. The back of the chair is indented with gilded Prince of Wales feat...
Beech, Giltwood, Plywood
Original Philippe Stark Lord Yo Pair of Easy Chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Pasadena, CA
Aluminium structure and anodised aluminium legs and polypropylene shells, these chairs are very comfortable and light. They are perfect for outdoor with the 2 holes to let the rain ...
Aluminum
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H 37.25 in W 24.25 in D 23 in
Antique Set of Eight Irish George II Style Dining Chairs, Ex-Viceroy of India
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Richmond, London
Unlike the majority of mass-produced Georgian revival chairs, this bespoke set was commissioned by Lord Rufus Daniel Isaacs, the Viceroy of India in 1921-1926.
Leather, Walnut
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H 37.5 in W 25.75 in D 24.5 in
Ex-Viceroy of India Antique Irish 18th Century Style Hoof Feet Walnut Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Richmond, London
Unlike the majority of mass-produced Georgian revival chairs, this bespoke armchair was commissioned by Lord Rufus Daniel Isaacs, the Viceroy of India in 1921-1926.
Leather, Walnut
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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