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Technique: Hand-Crafted
Shanti Leather Medium Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Shanti Leather Medium upholstered and covered with high quality italian smooth grey leather. Backrest in solid ash wood in natural finish. Also available with other leather col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Shanti Leather Medium Chair
Shanti Leather Medium Chair
$4,396 Sale Price / item
20% Off
SHAKER Armchair by AMBROZIA, Cowhide Leather, Black Steel Walnut
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern armchair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel frame. Very comfy and appreciated from our clients. They ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Steel

Yellow Black Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair yellow black with structure in solid blackened tinted wood. Upholstered and covered with yellow velvet high quality fabric. Also available with o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Yellow Black Chair
Yellow Black Chair
$2,633 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Maia Dining Chairs, Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Maia Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Maia leather dining chair takes its name from the novel Maias, a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood frames featuring a round handwoven cane seat. Supported by four round legs conjoined by a round stretcher. Each seat is stamped JJ Kohn Austria...
Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Olga Fabric Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Olga Fabric with all structure in solid walnut wood. Seat and back upholstered and covered with Fabric in CAT. B Also available with other fabrics colors, on request.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Olga Fabric Chair
Olga Fabric Chair
$4,249 / item
Early 20th Century Viennese Cafe Chairs by Adolf Loos Thonet Austria
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Poor unrestored condition. Secession armchairs, model no. 6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, Austria. W 23 x D 22 x H 31.5 in. Arm Height: 25 in. Seat Height: 18.5 in.
Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Beech

Lalia Chair with Blue Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Lalia with structure in solid wood, upholstered seat and back, covered with high quality blue velvet fabric. Also available with other fabrics on request.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Ribbon Cream Dining Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Dining chair Ribbon Cream with structure in solid mahogany wood in coffee finish, upholstered and covered with high quality cream fabric, in CC grade. Also available with other f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Four Midcentury White Blue Linen Boomerang Chairs, Dark Wood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
One of the most recognizable chairs from the Polish PRL period, produced in the 1960s in Goscininskie Furnitures Factory. Chairs type 299, commonly called Boomerang due to the very original and characteristic shape of the legs. They have undergone a comprehensive renovation. Beech wood thoroughly cleaned of old varnish and protected with colorless wood wax, which gave the surface a velvety coating. Upholstery and filling replaced. Upholstery fabric in the color of blue and white was used in this renovation. This is a sketchy textured fabric comprising rich melange tones in linen and cotton. This versatile plain with abstract weaves...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Eloise Black Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair eloise black with solid wood structure in stained. Wenge finish, upholstered and covered with high quality. Genuine black leather.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wenge, Leather

Eloise Black Chair
Eloise Black Chair
$6,225 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chair Next Level
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Next Level chair by Malerba features a matte black lacquered wood frame, metal feet, and customizable upholstery in leather or fabric from our collection. It is both elegant and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chair Next Level
Chair Next Level
$2,466 / item
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge armchair made with a thin and elegant hand-welded steel frame whose curvature supports the precious leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red, blue, black structure as per the full grain leather backrest in Havana, natural and black which is destined over time to soften and accomodate the anatomy of the body...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Modern Chicago Dining Chairs, Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern set of 6 Chicago Dining Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Wooden chairs in American Oak uph...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cotton, Bouclé

Mahal Armchair with Blue Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Mahal with structure in solid wood upholstered and covered with deep blue velvet fabric. Feet are covered with deep blue velvet fabric too. With nails in nickel finish. Also...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Cadrille Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Cadrille with structure in steel in chrome finish, with seat and back hand-crafted with anthracite rawhide.       
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Cadrille Chair
Cadrille Chair
$1,376 / item
SHAKER Modern Chair by AMBROZIA, Sandalwood Vinyl, Black Steel Walnut
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern dining chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. Available in a large variety of premium vinyls colors or leather in op...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Steel

Plum Dining Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Plum dining with all structure in solid ash in walnut stained finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Ash

Plum Dining Chair
Plum Dining Chair
$2,442 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Sun Bubble Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor, Silver 21st Century
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. The is available in modern patterns that are striking in its visual appeal. The ch...
Category

2010s South African Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Graphite Gray Boucle Chair, Medium Wood, M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Ten Mid-Century Ochre Boucle Chairs, Medium Wood, M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Ten Mid-Century Pink Blush Boucle Chairs, Light Wood, M. Zielinski, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mid-Century Pink Blush Boucle Chair, Light Wood, by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Gray Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 07). This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last picture with boucle color...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Bar and Knell Recycled Plastic Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful recycled plastic chair by the group Bar and Knell of Germany. Beata Bar, Gerard Bar and Hartmut Knell designed and manufactured thes...
Category

1990s German Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Stone over Wood Pair Armchairs Asian Modern 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maitland Smith Style Asian Modern tessellated stone over wood Armchairs, Side Chairs. A gray and taupe tessellated stone over wood covered chair with bronze color pattern and brass inlays. They come with custom seat cushions...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Stone, Brass

Mid-Century Pink Blush Boucle Chair, by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mid-Century Pink Blush Boucle Chair, Walnut Wood, by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Set of Four Mid-Century Cream Ivory Boucle Chair, by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mid-Century Cream Ivory Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Set of Eight Mid-Century Linen Boucle Chairs, by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mid-Century Linen Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Set of Twelve Mid-Century Zebra Black and White Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 12 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodwor...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Stunning Suite of Antique Anglo Indian circa 1880 Oak Iron Bound Hall Seats
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of original Anglo Indian circa 1880 oak and iron bound hall seating with internal storage A good looking and well made suite, the set ...
Category

1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Oak

Carbon Fibre Norton Chair by Madheke
Located in Gurugram, IN
The Norton chair delivers a striking balance of advanced design and sculptural elegance. Its inviting barrel back, upholstered in velvet, provides a soft, tactile experience, while ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel

Mid Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats were dressed in...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of Yellow Space Age Fiberglass Chairs, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Welcome to the space age with this pair of futuristic seaters. Coated in a vibrant canary yellow paint that will stand out in any setting. Adds a beautiful pop of color to a poolside...
Category

1970s American Vintage Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Gray Wool Chair Designed by Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Light form nice vintage chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It has been made of beechwood. Designed and produced in Poland. Chair is after undergone a...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Beech, Wool

Set of Eight Light Boucle Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 8 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Shanti Leather Large Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Shanti Leather Large upholstered and covered with high quality italian smooth grey leather. Backrest in solid ash wood in natural finish. Also avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Shanti Leather Large Chair
Shanti Leather Large Chair
$5,162 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Birdy Chair in Blue or Natural Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Birdy made in natural rattan in blue finish. With back and seat cushions included. Also available in natural rattan finish. Lead time production if on stock 2-3 weeks, if...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Birdy Chair in Blue or Natural Finish
Birdy Chair in Blue or Natural Finish
$3,783 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of Twelve Mid Century Lavender Velvet Chairs by Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Light form nice vintage chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It has been made of beechwood. Designed and produced in Poland. Chairs are after und...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Beech

Bold Orange Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Sober and inviting, this stunning armchair flaunts a clean and essential design of minimalist style. Defined by soft and curved lines, it rests on a brass structure upholstered on th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Brass

Coast Brown Chair
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant and sophisticated combination of hues and materials, this splendid chair is entirely fashioned of polished gold-finished brass, enriched with a soft brown Nabuk leather up...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Leather

Coast Brown Chair
Coast Brown Chair
$4,888 / item
Set of Sixteen Mid-Century Pink Boucle Chairs, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of sixteen beech chairs designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chairs have undergone a complete carpentry and upholstery renovation. Wood is cleaned and painted in semi glossy varnish. Seats covered with high-quality italian pink boucle fabric...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Six Mid-Century Light Linen Boucle Chairs, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of six beech chairs designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chairs have undergone a ...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Pink Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Light Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Twelve Mid-Century Light Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chair designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chair is after undergone...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Lofi Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Lofi with structure in walnut wood in matte finish, with seat upholstered and covered with red earth leather. Also available with other leather or fabric, on request.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Lofi Chair
Lofi Chair
$2,621 / item
Set of Six Pink Boucle Chairs, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of six beech chairs designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chairs have undergone a ...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Love Rubis Chair By Nika Zupanc
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite chair is part of the Love collection, first introduced at Milan Design Week 2018. Its brass structure boasts a charming heart-shaped backrest that is playful and moder...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Textile

Pair of Mid-Century Gray Boucle Chairs, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful beech chairs designed by M. Zielinski, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture Industry Center at the end of the 1960s in Poland. The chairs are after underg...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Twelve Light Boucle Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 12 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thor...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Winston Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Winston with natural old red genuine leather and with structure in solid wood with brass nails. Upholstered and covered with high quality natural genuine leather. Totally ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Winston Chair
Winston Chair
$3,534 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of Eight 20th Century Mustard Yellow Wool Chair, Rajmund Halas Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Have been made of beechwood. The chair is after complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been cleaned and refreshed. We used matte varn...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid Century Violet Blue Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. Chair was produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Cotton

Refined Full Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Refined Full with structure in solid walnut wood, wood treated with wax with natural pine extracts. Also available in oak or in burnt finish, on request.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Refined Full Chair
Refined Full Chair
$3,220 / item
Modern Maia Dining Chair, Beige Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Maia Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Maia leather dining chair takes its name from the novel Maias, a c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

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