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Technique: Painted
White Ash Wood Epoxy Resin Chair - Chair Design - Wooden Chair
Located in İnegöl, TR
WALNUT EPOXY CHAIR Check out our Walnut Wood & Epoxy Chair – a sturdy and good-looking seat for your place. It's made with strong walnut wood that has cool patterns. This chair i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut

Set of Four Red Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Painted Paper Pulp Rocker Goodnight Moon Edition
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocker by Chiaozza 2021 Materials: Painted Paper Pulp Dimensions: H 37" x W 29" x D 22" Edition: Unique Pulp Rocker is inspired by the form of the round-backed rocking chair in the classic children's book Goodnight Moon...
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2010s American Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Paper

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Beige Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Beech

Set of Four 19th C Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These chairs were found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and are in very good and sturdy condition. Beautiful set of four mauve colored hand painted plank bottom chairs...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Tulipwood

Fine Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Fauteuils
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of Louis XVI painted fuauteuils "au chasse" William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interiors since 1956.
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Paint

Six Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Tabacco Wool Millais by Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications o...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif. Two arms and six sides. Chairs have cane seats with...
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1810s American American Classical Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Four 20th Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Wool, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful wool italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your specification...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Zebra Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Beech

Nichols Stone Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair in Honor of U.S. Gen. Thayer
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair crafted by Nichols & Stone. Splendid black, gold and tan with intricate hand painted flowers. This fabulous chair was crafted by Nichols and Stone in Honor US Civil War General...
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Painted Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Chair Gir A2 Made of Steel and Solid Wood by Dali Home
Located in Berlin, BE
Unusual combination of art product design and functionality. The idea of building genuine eco & sustainable brand, using mostly tested materials, which we cover with lifetime warranty. Our innovative furniture for better living, used by people with the modernist principles, respecting freedom and 'lagom' way of life. Design - is an expression of love. We believe that furniture is a part of everyday life, that could turn it brighter, at the same time could bring it down. Every object that surrounds us, impacts on us, so we are careful with sticking together the design, comfort, and functionality of every piece of furniture we produce. The idea about Gir collection - to create minimalistic seats that could feet any interior. Exactly this chairs are successfully used and tested at commercial facilities. While looking at this collection, you get the feeling of open airspace maintain the minimalist feel of the chair something perfect and minimalistic. The balanced, symmetrical shape comes from Scandinavian culture. A genuine combination of natural materials, wood textures, and light weight make this collection special. Every chair 100% handcrafted by Ukrainian people. All products in steel collection could be sold back to Dali Home...
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Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set Of Five Art Deco Chairs, 1939-1949, Portuguese, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular set of 5 Art Deco coffee chairs with classic lining reupholster. A set for a very cozy coffee environment once used in little cafes to provide some cool space desi...
Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Painted Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

American 19th Century Lambert Hitchcock s Child Chair with Black and Gold Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American Lambert Hitchcock's child's chair from the 19th century, with black and gold finish and grape motifs. Created by American furniture manufacturer Lambert Hitchcock during ...
Category

19th Century American Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Mid Century Mushroom Chairs, Tufting Blue Zebra Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Beech

19th Century Victorian Painted Oak Adjustable Music Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Painted Oak Adjustable Music Chair. Adjustable seat height 18" to 25". 14.5" wide x 17" in depth and stands 38"
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Oak, Paint

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Jacquard, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your spec...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Tom Dixon Groove Aluminum Outdoor Stool in Putty
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Stool in Putty New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum, the sta...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Saddle Cushion, Verde for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle cushion, Verde for Tria chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012 Dimensions:- Materials: Shaped for Tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Category ...
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2010s Italian Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Walnut Dining Chair, Custom Wooden Chair, Wood Chair, Rustic Wood Chair
Located in İnegöl, TR
WALNUT WOOD CHAIR Check out our Walnut Wood Chair – a sturdy and good-looking seat for your place. It's made with strong walnut wood that has cool patterns. This chair is made of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut

Late 19th Century Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Decorated Cane Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A completely refinished Late 19th century Ebonized and Parcel Gilt and hand decorated Cane Seat Side Chair. Very sturdy and will last the next few decades.
Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Painted Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle and Walnut Wood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be cu...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Five 20th Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Wool, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful wool italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your specification...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Four Mid Century Mushroom Chairs, Hand Tufting Blue Green Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Heart Chair, Yellow Gaston Daniela Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your sp...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Swedish Brick Chair with Painted Panel, from Dalarna ca 1770–1779
Located in Farsta, SE
Brick Chair with Painted Panel, Dalarna, Sweden circa 1770–1779 The chair has a stunning patina that reflects its age and history, making it a true collec...
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1770s European Scandinavian Modern Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 6 Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great set of 6 ice cream parlor chairs from the late 19th century. Brand New hardwood plywood seats. Disregard seat pics with multiple color fa...
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1890s American American Classical Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Iron

Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare early swiveling dowel leg chair with walnut legs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, model DKW-1, 1951/1952. Wire top and timeworn weaved fabric seat. Original t...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Chairs

Materials

Wire

Pair of Hollywood Regency Tassel-Motif White Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency style side chairs. Newly repainted in antique white painted finish. Newly upholstered in Schumacher woven fabric in light gray. Measures: Seat 18" H.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hand Painted Tiger Gaulino Easy Armchair Ash Wood Limited Edition of 50
Located in Barcelona, ES
«A limited edition of 50 unique pieces, where the seat has been painted one by one by myself, with the interpretations of a tiger’s skin. This edition celebrates, on the one hand, BD...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Hide, Ash

Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Wool, Light Wood, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be customi...
Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Eight MidCentury Butterflies Chairs, Beige Red Jacquard, Black Wood Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with black stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Jacquard

18th/19th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Rococo Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming Italian hand painted, carved, and woven cane side chair with beautiful heavily worn and distressed original patina perfection ove...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Six Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful linen italian fabric (color number 17). This chair can be customized to...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century maple side chairs with rush seats. Seats with remnants of paint. Frames tightened. Chairs touched up & polished.
Category

Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Carlo Ratti Set of Four Lulli Dining Chairs in Steel and Wood by ILC 1950s Italy
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The set of four Lulli dining chairs, designed by Carlo Ratti for ILC Lissone in the 1950s, features black painted steel legs combined with a curved and shaped veneered wood seat and ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Zebra Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. A very characteristic form, one of the most interesting Pol...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Armchair
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
an 18th century Swedish open armchair displaying dry scraped paint. Featuring a pierced splat back, raised on, cabriole legs, united by a cross s...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Unique Sculptural Folding Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 6 unique folding chairs. Seat & back collapse in a unique way, folding towards each other part. Chairs have been painted and recovered but the vinyl on a few chairs is undone,...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful jacquard italian fabric. This chair can be customized to y...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Pair of French Mid Century Hand Painted Neoclassical Cock Fighting Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of neoclassical cock fighting chairs with lyre backs and swivel seats. Hand painted with bronze rods in the lyre. Seat height is 19inches.
Category

1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Painted Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight Mid-Century Zebra Chairs, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. A very characteristic form, one of the most interesting Pol...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Light Creme Boucle, Poland, 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 01). This chair can be c...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bouclé

Set of Six Glossy Orange Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Plastic

French Provencal Kids Chair in Lavender Patina and Burlap Seat
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool wooden child chair in lavender patina. France, 1940s This cute chair is handcrafted in wood and painted in lavender color. The seat is upholstered w...
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Painted Chairs

Materials

Wood, Burlap

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful linen italian fabric (color number 17). This chair can be customized to...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Early Ice Cream Parlour Style Wire Shoeshine Chair by Royal Products, Chicago
By Royal Chicago Products Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 20thc. Ice cream parlour style wire shoeshine chair by Royal Products Chicago, seldom seen, retains original bottom drawer for polish, brushes, r...
Category

1910s American Late Victorian Vintage Painted Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Nickel

Ogdens Of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Parcel Gilt Nursing Chair
Located in London, GB
Ogdens of Manchester, in the style Dr Christopher Dresser. Aesthetic Movement ebonized and parcel gilt walnut nursing chair, with a carved lotus f...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Set of Four Mid Century Acqua Wool Vintage Chairs, Fameg Factory, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko. The seat is covered with high quality italian wool abric. The chair has undergone a f...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair Of Italian Rococo Painted Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely painted with shaped crest rail and vasiform splat ,drop in bowed seat and cabriole legs.
Category

1760s Italian Rococo Antique Painted Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Butterfly Chair and Stool Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful jacquard italian fabric. This chair can be customized to y...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Spanish Regency Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Spanish Regency parcel gilt and ebonized lacquered upholstered armchairs with splayed legs. Measure 23" in width, 25" in depth, 34.5" in h...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Regency Painted Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Chic Méandre Bronze Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Méandre™ dark bronze side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®. Chic and understated.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bokken Chair, walnut structure Golden Leaf back, Minimalist Design made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
This is a set of 2 chairs, packaged in a single box. An essential chair in the form, yet precious for the walnut structure and the authentic handmade golden leaf backrest. It is extr...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Painted Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs in Hardwood Cane, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of four 1960s Brazilian dining chairs features solid rosewood (jacaranda) frames paired with handwoven cane seats and backs. The combination of clean geometric lines...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Gray Boucle, Dark Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (col...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

2 Reproduction Louis XVI Dining-Chairs with Large Rush Seat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These chairs are a reproduction of French 19th century Louis XVI dining-chairs with large rush seat made to order.  
Category

2010s American Painted Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be cus...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Painted Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Heywood Company Victorian White Wicker Parlour Armchair Set
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian white painted wicker parlour chairs. Hand crafted intricate heart design back, and curved wicker leaves climb the front legs. Wonderful parlour, sunroom, or patio ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Painted Chairs

Materials

Wicker

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