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Material: Natural Fiber
N-Gene Armchair with Blue Checker Fabric and Brown Leather
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engin, in the 1970s. The N-gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholstere...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Sculptural Wicker and Iron Armchair, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking sculptural chair featuring a woven wicker frame and slender black iron legs. The chair’s distinctive curved shape and wide arms create a bold silhouette that blends organi...
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1970s American Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Iron

Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Chromed Steel Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, cover...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and sought after ‘Curva’ chairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactures by his own company Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações, Brazil 1961. Tenreiro was a sculptor, painter, engraver and designer, born into a family of joiners. By the late 1940s, the modern movement had taken hold...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Boho Style Sculptural Wicker Chair and Ottoman
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic "Boho" style sculptural wicker chair and ottoman, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and measure 31"D x 30"H with a seat height of 16"; the ottoman is 18.5...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Gottler MG501 Cuba Outdoor Chair in Teak and Charcoal for Carl Hansen Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Outdoor Chair in Teak and Charcoal for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak, Wood

French Cherry Wood Chairs with Seats of Woven Papercord, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
‎In mid-century French design, timeless elegance and craftsmanship dominated the era and organic materials such as wood and papercord. Crafted from the warm, reddish-brown hues of ch...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Set of 6 Chairs in bentwood by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus Vienna Austria, 1900s
Located in Beirut, LB
Rare Josef Hoffmann set of Chairs for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914 Beautiful antique chair by Josef Hoffman for Mundus Vienna Austria. The chairs are in exceptionally good quality...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Caned Porters Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of vintage porters chairs crafted in faux bamboo wood frames having a faux tortoise finish with reed wrapped joints, double caned hoods, sides and backs, upholstered ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane, Reed

Chair Bauche n18 by Charlotte Perriand
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chaise bauche numéro 18 de Charlotte Perriand vers 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Pair of Red and Gold Painted Wood Chairs with Straw Seat, 1990s
Located in Cantù, IT
Pair of handcrafted wooden chairs, featuring a vibrant red color and golden details, represents a perfect balance of tradition and style. Featuring a sturdy frame and woven straw sea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Patent Leather, Straw, Wood

W.F. Whitney design Ladder Back Shaker Farm House Chairs with Rush Seating 4
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A set of 4 (1 captain and 3 sides) rush seated ladder back chairs from W F Whitney. circa 1920's. These chairs have a unique soulfulness to them from years of use but not abuse. Wond...
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Early 20th Century American Shaker Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of 4 Chiavarine Chairs in Red Stained Beech and Bamboo Rope, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Set of 4 Chiavarine chairs 3 slats model. These extremely light chairs were designed by the Levaggi brothers in the 1950s in Chiavari, Italy. The chairs feature a struct...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bamboo, Cane, Beech, Rattan

Early Mid-Century Francis Jourdain Armchair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Early and important midcentury Francis Jourdain armchair. This particular model is also in the MET collection. This chair has been left in original condition. At the buyers request I...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Desk/Dining Chair, 1940s 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cane chair in vintage condition (well preserved) very rare find. Production period: 1940s Materials: Hardwood, cane Condition: great, signs of use.
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1940s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Desk/Dining Chair, 1940s 1 of 2
Desk/Dining Chair, 1940s 1 of 2
$260 Sale Price / item
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Mara Walnut Wood and Wicker seat Dinning Chair by Adriane Escarfullery
Located in PALMA, ES
The MARA chair blends Mediterranean naturalness with minimalist lines, achieving a timeless design that fits perfectly in any setting, both indoors and outdoors. Its structure, craf...
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2010s Spanish Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak, Walnut

Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
This charming set of four rustic wood French chairs dates back to circa 1950 and showcases the timeless elegance of French design. The chairs are made of high-quality wood and rattan...
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1950s French Rustic Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Papier Mache Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the captivating allure of this exquisite vintage accent chair, featuring intricate mother-of-pearl inlay shimmering against a deep black lacquered finish, likely over a trad...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cane

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Black Ebonized Solid Wood
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Incredible Wave Slipper Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare majestic large-scale slipper chair and ottoman by the great Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal, circa 1970. Heavy wrought iron frame finished in bamboo, with handsome cane accents. E...
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1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victor Courtray Set of 12 Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of twelve chairs designed by Victor Courtray (1896-1987) School of Maurice Dufrene, Paul Follot, chairs with the original straw for 10 and 2 redone.
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Wood, Straw

Asian wood small occasional chair
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a great Asian wood occasionally chair that would fit perfectly in a hallway or in a nook Just has such a great architectural feel
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 4
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 dining chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, in metal, wood and rattan.
Category

1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gottler MG501 Cuba Outdoor Chair in Teak and Sesame for Carl Hansen Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Outdoor Chair in Teak and Sesame for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Teak

Caned Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Verdigris Bronze Finish Metal Legs circa 80s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cane Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Verdigris Bronze Finish Metal Legs, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, probably Italian, circa 1980s. They have been newly upholstered in an ivory ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, Model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design cow horn chair, model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen. Rare dining or desk chair by the master Hans J. Wegner in solid teak with rosewood inlay. New cane seat, in ve...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Morten Gottler MG501 Cuba Chair in Oak, Oil Papercord for Carl Hansen Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Liberty Co. Style of CFA Voysey. A Pair of Oak Rush Seat Ladderback Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, in the style of C F A Voysey. A pair of oak rush seat ladderback armchairs with circular caps to the tops and wavy ladders to the back, the arms with subtle outward sha...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Gio Ponti, Chair for Casa e Giardino, wood and wicker, Milan 1939 circa
Located in Argelato, BO
Sculptural fireside chairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, circa 1939. Natural woven rush seat.
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

JH 505 - Cowhorn in oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 505 - 'Cow Horn Chair' in patinated oak with seat in original wicker. Designed in 1952 by Hans J. Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Vintage Regency Style Armchair with Cane Back and Silk Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style armchair. Cane back with a hand painted lattice motif. Newly upholstered in bone silk fabric by Scalamandre.
Category

20th Century French Regency Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Silk, Cane

1950 s Stitched Leather and Rope Pair of Chairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and rope pair of tall chairs. Designed by Jacques Adnet. France.
Category

1950s French Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope

Bamboo-Form Cabriole Leg Cane Back Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Faux bamboo framed armchair with cabriole front and back legs, cross and side stretchers and a caned back and seat. Sold with original ivory cut velvet button tufted seat cushion.
Category

1960s American Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Velvet, Wood

American Ladder Back Chair, c.1800
Located in Savannah, GA
An American three slat ladder back chair with cane seat, circa 1800. 18 ¾ inches wide by 14 ¾ inches deep by 38 ¼ inches tall; seat height 15 ¼ inches
Category

Early 1800s Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative qu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Pair Napoleon III Painted Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of period Napoleon III side chairs with cane seats, hand turned, exquisitely carved fluting at front legs and beautiful hand painted detailing. New down feather dark moss green ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Early 1900s Slovak Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 511, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 511. Vienna Secession, circa 1904.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rattan, Bentwood

Straw Chair by Marcel Gascoin
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage chair by Marcel Gascoin. It has his signature backrest design. The straw on the seat and back has a feeling of tearing due to aging, but it is not decisively cut. It can be...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Set of 4 21st Rattan Spencer Dining Chair Wood by Wood Tailors Club
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Member of one of the most exquisite gentlemen’s clubs in London, the Brook’s, Spencer Cavendish has the distinction of having served as leader of three political parties. The 8th Duk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Walnut

Emanuele Rambaldi, 6 Dining Chairs Leggerissima Model, Figli Di Sanguineti, 1951
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A very rare set of six dining chairs ''Leggerissima'' (ultralight) model designed by Emanuele Rambaldi and manufactured by Figli di Sanguineti G.B. Made of beech painted in a ros...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Wicker Canopy Chair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare, tall wicker hooded canopy chair, Bohemian, circa 1960s, 1970s. Chair is entirely wicker, with wicker arm rests, finished with a simple round seat cushion...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Wicker

An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
Located in London, GB
An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design has evolved from a long line of English chair maker...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Dining Chair in Walnut and Cane by Boyd Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This dining chair in walnut and cane was originally designed for a restaurant in Santa Fe but looks elegant in many dining rooms. We love the combination of cane with walnut and cons...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Cane by Kai Kristiansen, 1965
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak, Cane and Recently Reupholstered in Savak Wool Fabric by Kai Kristiansen, 1965 Additional Information: Material: Oak, cane and recently reupholstered in S...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Wool, Cane

Armchair (Attributed Edward Wormley) in wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair Art Deco Year 1935 Materials : Wood Country: United State Elegant and sophisticated armchair. You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs your project ne...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wicker

Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Thonet Style Red Dining Chair made by Dal Vera, Italy, 1980s. Made of bent beechwood and finished in bright red colour. The seat in cane/rattan. In o...
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1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Set of Four Antique Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This set of four antique rush seat ladder-back chairs features beautifully woven rush seats, dating to the 19th century. Crafted from solid hardwood with a rich, warm patina, each c...
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19th Century European French Provincial Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-54-A Box Chairs Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
Located in Hasselt, VLI
(A set of 4 available / price per piece) authentic PJ-SI-54-A box chairs by Pierre Jeanneret - Sometimes named the PJ-010204 teak chair. Overall good condition, amazing patina and...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition with new cane on seat, cane ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. A chic woven rattan with a heavy trim. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century 1948 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Set of 4 Chairs
Located in London, GB
This set of four chairs, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in 1948, is a refined example of Brazilian modernist furniture. Crafted in peroba wood with woven straw seats, the chairs reflec...
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1940s Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Woven Rush-Backed Dining Armchair by Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2018, the woven rush-backed dining armchair is classically midcentury. This colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Rasmussen MR01 Indoor/Outdoor Initial Chair in Iroko Wood for Gubi
By Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Rasmussen 'MR01' Indoor/Outdoor Initial Chair in Iroko Wood for Gubi Created by woodworker Mathias Steen Rasmussen, the 'MR01' initial chair unites traditional craftsmanship with or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Drawn HM3 Chair, Oiled Walnut/Natural Paper Cord-Hvidt Mølgaard for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design. Relying upon traditional craftsmanship techniques and built...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century British Colonial Child s Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century British Colonial chairs made for children with cane seats, nicely carved arms and half-moon legs.
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19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Dark Orange Velvet, Walnut Wood Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Terracotta Velvet, Walnut Wood Legs In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Walnut

Perriand - Inspired - Set of Six Chairs - Olivetree and Rush - 1950 - France
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a stunning set of six mid-century chairs from France, crafted with a beautiful combination of olivewood and rush seating. These chairs pay homage to the influential works...
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rush, Olive

Italian Liberty outdoor chair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Liberty outdoor chair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s Outdoor chair entirely in woven rattan. The rectangular backrest is in rattan with brown, white and green wicker weaves with a rectangular pattern. The seat is in brown rattan with green and white details. The curved rattan legs are finished with green and white wicker parts. This seat is perfect for the garden. Produced in the early 1900s in full Liberty style, this seat comes from Palazzo Falconi, a historic building from the 1700s which in the first half of the 1900s was a prestigious Italian hotel...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy Chair , Model No. PJ-SI-35-A
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Pierre Jeanneret armless easy chair. Teak and rattan.
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Teak

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