Authentic Aircraft Martin Baker Ejection Seat MK5

This pilot's or passenger's seat from a circa 1920s airplane is an excellent example of early 20th century industrial design. The frame is made from rod iron, and the seat and back are woven rush. The rear of the seat back has a cleverly integrated map pocket of the same woven material. The legs bend at the bottom to form feet, which have holes to allow them to be secured to the floor of the aircraft. The design is an elegant and functional solution to the specific needs of light weight plus strength. We purchased this piece from the estate of a collector of aviation related items. It was only identified as an airplane chair...

This is an ejection seat from a Boeing B-52 that is set up for training. The tag on the seat indicates that it was the Bombardier's seat, which is a downward ejecting seat located on...

Unique, top quality hand carved and highly decorative antique set of 3, 19th Century curule armchairs in red velvet – Renaissance Revival Elegance. This elegant set of three matchin...

Offered here is an exceedingly rare and fully authenticated Costela (Rib) Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler for Móveis Artesanal, Brazil, circa 1950s. This sculptural masterpiece is a la...

Sotheby's Catalog: Magnificent English Furniture from the Collection of Theodore and Ruth Baum - New York - October 22 2004. First edition softcover catalog, 475 lots photographed in...

Thomas Chippendale's, The Gentleman and cabinet makers Director. Published by The Chippendale Society, Leeds, United Kingdom, 2005. 1st Ed thus hardcover with dust jacket. A beautifu...

This horn chair came from Texas and was made for the Glantz Ranch between 1880 and 1900. The piece was inherited by Ruth Glantz around 1920 and purchased from her daughter by Fred an...

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A dentist chair Type III, series 3266 by J. Corno, Union Frimor, France ca. 1920 The heavy chair has the color in a mahogany look with gold line. The chair has leather headrests a...

Bent Wood And Metal Furniture 1850-1946 by Derek Ostergard. Published by NY American Federation Arts, 1987. 1st Ed softcover. 368pp., b&w. illustrations. Profusely illustrated collec...