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Material: Brass
Mid-Century Modern Timeless Office Chair Set of 2, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Greenapple Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Timeless dining chair was designed to withstand the passage of time, serving as a cher...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Four Umberto Mascagni Chairs, Harrods Series
Located in Sacile, PN
A set of four beautiful chairs designed by Umberto Mascagni for Harrods. Another set of four chair (lower seat) available.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

Vintage Folding Faldistorio Chair, mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Realized in Iron and Gilded Bronze h 53 x 70 c 88 cm. Iron, fabric, brass. Very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brass Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Louise Chair with Sage Steel Structure, Perforated Steel Back and Upholstery
Located in Lisbon, PT
Intended for modern working, dining, and living, the Louise chair combines a clean, steel structure, perforated steel back and upholstery resulting in an effortless modern classic th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Joan Bar Chair
Located in Milan, IT
Black padded high chair designed by Studio 63 for Marioni. This flawless seat is mounted on a brass frame with a cross design and features an upholstery in fine black Mohair velvet. ...
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2010s Italian Brass Chairs

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Brass

Joan Bar Chair
$5,520 / item
Set of 8 21st Century Brooklyn Dining Chair Black Walnut Linen Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. It spans the East River connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Since its construction, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brass Chairs

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Brass

Modern Mary Dining Chairs, Velvet Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Croix Chair in Bouclê latte and Ivory Lacquered Metal Feet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Delicate seaming in diagonal shapes throughout Croix upholstered back contrast with the smooth seating. Stylish and elegant, this armchair is extremely comfortable in its’ perfect fi...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Timeless Dining Chairs, Cotton-Linen, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Greenapple Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Timeless dining chair was designed to withstand the passage of time, serving as a cher...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Set of 4 Holophane Prismatic Glass Sconces by André Blondel, France, 1920s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 4 Holophane Prismatic Glass Sconces by André Blondel, France, 1920s Vintage Design The history of the HOLOPHANE company began in Paris in 1893. The French engineer André B...
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20th Century French Brass Chairs

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Brass

Modern Mary Dining Chairs, Beige Velvet Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Big Crocco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Crocco lounge chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 68 L X 71 D X 80 H cm Materials: Solid Etched Brass, Walnut Timber, Ardmore Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life part...
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2010s South African Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Caron Dining Chair Wood Brass by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Inspired by Paris, the charming capital of lovers, the Mid-Century Modern Caron Dining Chair exhibits a fascinating and romantic design. Any contemporary living space will become a p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brass Chairs

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Brass

Modern Margot Leather Dining Chairs, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Leather Dining chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot leather dining chair was designed to redefine modern living with effortless...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

1950s Augusto Magnaghi and Mario Terzaghi Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Magnaghi & Mario Terzaghi for F.B.G. Meda, armchair, original purple multicolored fabric upholstery, brass and lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s. This Italian easy chair, design...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Metal, Brass

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Modern Margot Leather Dining Chairs, Camel, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Margot Leather Dining Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot leather dining chair was designed to redefine modern living with eff...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia with Grey Bouclé and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the Space Age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concepts o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Set of 4 Art Deco Chairs, Black Ash Wood, White Upholstery Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Brass Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Patina Upholstered Bar Chair
Located in Lisbon, PT
The clean and sensual lines of the Moulin chair make this piece a comfortable and exuberant one, adorned with piping and a bent wood structure which frames a perfectly round seat. Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Tropic Folding Chair with Black Velvet Fabric in Brass or Nickel Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Folding chair tropic with structure in vintage brass finish. Upholstered with black velvet fabric, with fire retardant treatment.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Brass Chairs

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Brass

Modern Maia Leather Dining Chairs, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Maia Leather Dining Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Maia leather dining chair takes its name from the novel Maias, a compelling tale of feuds and love affairs spanning three generations of a Portuguese family—both serving as timeless statements that triumph over time. Designed with clean, modern lines and upholstered in premium leather, Maia combines contemporary aesthetics with unparalleled seating comfort, offering a delicate design that redefines the standards of modern living. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Maia Dining Chair can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. The Maia chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

Love Chair in Rubis with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love is all around. Clench yours tight, hold it close, and bestow on it the shiny perch it so wishes it deserved. Love Chair for Ghidini 1961 provides a sumptuously soft landing for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brass Chairs

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Brass

Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik, Denmark, 1928. Cuban mahogany, Niger leather, upholstery and brass nails. Marked. Our set of three ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint – they are known as ‘the small Red Chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, Leather Upholstery Brass Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Brass Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, White Upholstery Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Brass Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Brass Vintage Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern delightful vintage brass Chiavari side chair 1950s, Italy, shows a brass frame and a seat newly covered with green textile fabric. The vintage condition is good. A...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Minimalist Halston Chair in Black Louro Wood
Located in Freamunde, PT
Halston Chair is a seamless blend of refined elegance and modern craftsmanship, designed to elevate any dining space. With its sleek wooden frame, plush ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

GRACE Urban dining chair in Textured Boho fabric
Located in Frazão, Porto
The sophisticated character of the GRACE Urban chair is given by the combination of the most distinct raw materials, from wood to the fabric textures and metallic details, taking sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel

DeCastelli Via Veneto Armchair in DeLabré Orbitale Brass by Minelli Fossati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Via Veneto seat is inspired by the 1960s and recalls the atmosphere of the Roman “dolce vita”. The double symmetrical tubular structure in painted stain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Stitch Wing Back Parsons Chair Innovative Dining Chair – Light Reflecting Design
Located in Monroe, NY
Experience the harmony of modern artistry and ergonomic comfort with the Innovative Ocean-Inspired Chair, a luxury seating piece that brings the elegance of the ocean into your home....
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2010s American Art Deco Brass Chairs

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Crystal, Brass

Set of Four Lucite and Brass Dining Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four 1970’s ‘Waterfall’ dining chairs by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones. Newly recovered and the lucite has been professionally polished. Measurements: 23...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia with Yellow Bouclé and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the Space Age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concepts o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

Materials

Brass

DOOQ Dining Chair Odisseia in Blue Velvet and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the Space Age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concepts o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Lacquered and Leather Asia Style Barstools by Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of faux granite lacquered Asian Style barstools design by Marge Carson in the 1980s. The stools are constructed of wood that’s painted in black and gray faux granite...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

Ostrich Fluff Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostrich fluff sofa by Egg Designs. Dimensions: 160 L X 79 D X 85 H Materials: antique brass coated steel, brass buttons, ostrich feather trim, velvet upholstery. Founded by Sout...
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2010s South African Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Black Painted Brass Sculpted Chair with Seat Upholstered by Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Painted Brass Sculpted Chair with Seat Upholstered by Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand-sculpted chair in brass. The translation of Art Nouveau’s whi...
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2010s Thai Post-Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Victorian Adjustable Music Chair Beethoven 1900
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Victorian black-painted concert chair with an adjustable leather seat on a hinged mechanism, crafted around 1900. The chair features turned spindles, a decorative crest, and an authe...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brass Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Set of Six Brass High Back Dining Chairs by DIA
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous set of six polish brass high back dining chairs designed by Design Institute of America. Newly recovered in a beautiful nubby ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

Modern Mary Dining Chair, Black Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Love Chair in Ninfea with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love is all around. Clench yours tight, hold it close, and bestow on it the shiny perch it so wishes it deserved. Love Chair for Ghidini 1961 provides a sumptuously soft landing for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brass Chairs

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Brass

DeCastelli Pensando Ad Acapulco Chair in Polished Brass by IvDesign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pensando ad Acapulco (Thinking of Acapulco) is a tribute to the iconic Acapulco Chair of the Fifties. It gives shape to a new understanding of what a ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Set of 3 Italian Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs From 1950s New Upholstery
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three solid brass Italian Chiavari dining chairs with tall backs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Italian Bamboo and Black Leather Sling Reclining Campaign Chair, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Italian adjustable reclining campaign folding chair in lacquered bamboo, original black leather sling, and brass details, 1970s. This incredibly chic and modern campaign chair...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

Modern Margot Leather Dining Chairs, Cream, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Margot Leather Dining Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot leather dining chair was designed to redefine modern living with effortless refinement. Its graceful lines and expertly crafted leather upholstery create a warm, inviting presence, elevating any dining space with understated charm. Balancing design and function, the Margot leather dining chair offers an experience that lingers in memory—because true design is not just seen, but felt. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Margot Dining Chair can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. The Margot dining chair features an inner shell upholstered in beige linen fabric and an outer shell in beige leather. Its anti-fungal and vermin-free solid beech legs are closed-pore stained in dark brown walnut with a satin varnish. Seat and backrest structure, made from birch plywood, ensures strength and stability. Designed to withstand humid environments, it is also suitable for outdoor use when customized with weather-resistant fabric. Margot Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Chiavari Brass dining chair red mid-century unique piece
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Chiavarina in ottone, Italian production 1950-1959 Chiavari-brass-chair.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Design Small Chairs Gigi Radice for Minotti Green Velvet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian design small chairs Gigi Radice for Minotti green velvet.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

Solid Brass Chiavari Vanity / Side High Back Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair pf solid brass Chiavari chairs, Italy, 1960s Found in a beautiful as is condition in Italy with a beautiful patinated brass, the upholstery is also original and needs restorat...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

Brugola Metal Chair Designed by Martinelli Venezia for Mingardo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stackable modular iron chair characterized by clean and fundamental lines, and a genuine aesthetic enriched by brass countersunk head hex screws. The chair is made up of only seven elements that can be screwed together: the four legs and the cross bracing. These elements constitute the structure, which is made of 20 mm square section metal frames. The piece is completed with the seatback and the circular seat, both obtained from a 5 mm iron plate. The seat features a screw in its centre, where the legs join. Materials: Varnished iron frame. Brass hex screws Seat available in iron or brass Dimensions: cm 48 x 53 x 75 H. Version: Brass seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brass Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Italian Brass Chair 1960 s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This chair exudes an exceptional sense of quality, thanks to its sculptural gold frame and refined detailing. It draws inspiration from the elegant brass Chiavari chairs, which were ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

Maison Jansen, Set of two chairs and a table, iron, circa 1970, France
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Maison Jansen, Set of two chairs and a round table, Black lacquered iron and golden brass, With cane decoration, Table with curved base, circa 1970, France Measures: Chairs: depth...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Brown skai, wood brass 1956 chairs by Carlo Pagani for Cassina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 2 Mid Century modern chairs designed in 1956 by Carlo Pagani and manufactured by Figli di Amedeo Cassina. Good vintage condition: few skai defects; the wooden legs have been p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Chairs with Japanese Fabric, Italy, 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Chiavari chairs with high backs, polished solid brass, seats refurbished in Japanese fabric. Italy circa 1940.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

Midcentury Brass Bench with Saddle Stitched Leather Cushion
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern Brass Bench features a nude colored saddle stitched leather cushion. Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned c...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Ava Bar Stool with Soft Yellow Backrest and Seat with Pied de Poule Back
Located in Lisbon, PT
Comfortable and elegant, Ava bar stool is a versatile piece where creativity meets no boundaries: fabrics, solid wood, lacquered wood and brass fittings are chosen and combined to pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

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Brass

Apollo Dinning Chair, Modern, Sculptural, Brass Frame and Cream boucle
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo dining chair creates its own graceful simplicity, by presenting its fine metal loops outwards at each side, rather than to the front. Th...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Brass Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Yellow Color Wood Brass Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian design Yellow color wood and brass feet.  
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Chairs

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Brass

Neoclassical Single Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical armchair. Mahogany with patinated brass inlay, details and sabots.
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Mid-19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Brass Chairs

Materials

Brass

Counter Chair with Terracotta Soft Velvet and Brass footrest Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia counter chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Brass Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Set of Four Dining Chairs in Red Leatherette Oak Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leatherette, oak, brass, France, 1940s The strong, elegant form of the geometrical backrest with spindles, all executed in the finest oak is absolutely s...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Brass Chairs

Materials

Brass

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