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Colefax Fabric

Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Quilted Floral Chintz Colefax & Fowler Fabric
By John Colefax
Located in Morristown, NJ
ottoman are upholstered in a Colefax and Fowler quilted floral printed cotton. The chair is skirted over
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1990s American Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Benches White Painted With Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
with striped linen blend in shades of green (Forest Green) from Colefax & Fowler. Resting on 4 reeded
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Early 20th Century Danish Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Wood

French Painted Upholstered Stool
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C French painted stool, upholstered in Colefax and Fowler fabric. Very stylish. 1890
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Beech

French Painted Upholstered Stool
French Painted Upholstered Stool
H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Bergère Armchair
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Sweden 1780-1790. Newly upholstered in pale green linen fabric from Colefax & Fowler.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Swedish Gustavian Painted Bergère Armchair
Swedish Gustavian Painted Bergère Armchair
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Tubular Steel Armchairs from Mücke-Melder, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Wien, AT
. Reupholstered by English Fabric Company Colefax and Fowler. The nickel-plated steel tube is in very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Nickel

Coffee Table or Footstool from Tatra, 1960s
By Tatra
Located in Wien, AT
black piano lacquer and birch veneer strips. Covered in a fabric from English company Colefax and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech, Coconut

Mid-Century Czech Stools, 1960s, Set of Two
Located in Wien, AT
from the brand Colefax and Fowler.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Beech, Coconut, Fabric, Wool

Mid-Century Czech Stools, 1960s, Set of Two
Mid-Century Czech Stools, 1960s, Set of Two
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Four Arts and Craft Oak Dinning Chairs by Pennsylvania House Furniture 1887 2005
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Bellport, NY
beautiful. New upholstered seat cushions in a luxurious Colefax and Fowler fabric.
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Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Giltwood Open Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
patina. New upholstery with Fabric 'Moire' from Colefax & Fowler.
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

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Original Paint 18th Century French Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
Original hand-carved 18th century French original paint panel just removed from a French chateau. A warm complimentary bluish putty gray finish highlights this fine architectural fra...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Panelling

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Wood, Paint

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Three Antique Painted French Doors
Located in Houston, TX
Three antique painted French doors, heavy painted antique wooden doors (circa 1910-1930, France), deeply carved with geometrical moldings, in their original paint. Two doors hinge to...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Iron

Three Antique Painted French Doors
Three Antique Painted French Doors
H 98.75 in W 59.38 in D 3 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Live Edge Elm Trestle Olavi Hanninen Dining Table
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Gorgeous live edge elm dining table with trestle and wood pegs. Lightly refinished with an impressive grain. A unique blend of Rustic and Brutalist Modern design. Comfortably seats 6...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Dining Room Tables

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Elm

Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early iconic design. The LCW designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Evans for Herman Miller. This piece is being sold in found condition with original Evans labeling. F...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
H 26.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
French Needlepoint & Painted Prie Dieu
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French prie dieu upholstered in colorful needlepoint. This painted prie dieu has a shaped back with a cross and turned spindle designs. The top has a needlepoint upholstery allowin...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French Needlepoint & Painted Prie Dieu
French Needlepoint & Painted Prie Dieu
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Antique Primitive Green Bench
Located in Mckinney, TX
Lovely layers of chippy green paint add charm to this vintage hand-crafted wooden bench. Long and sturdy, the bench is loaded with character. Use the bench as a place of rest to kick...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Primitive Green Bench
Antique Primitive Green Bench
H 18.25 in W 96 in D 11.75 in
French Style Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French style pine drapers table. Very distressed paint finish. Custom made to your specification. POA. Dimensions 114.5 inches (291 cms) Wide 35 inches (89 cms) Deep 37 inches...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Pine

French Style Drapers Table
French Style Drapers Table
H 37 in W 114.5 in D 35 in
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
French Original Painted Drapers Console
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French original painted oak and pine drapers console. 1890. Reference: 8321 Dimensions 77 inches (196 cms) Wide 20 inches (51 cms) Deep 34 inches (86 cms) High
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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

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Oak, Pine

Green-Painted French Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Green-painted French glass paneled iron lantern circa 1900-1930. Newly wired with a drop-cluster of three candelabra lights. Includes chain and a canopy (listed measurements do not i...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

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Brass, Iron, Steel

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Pair of 19th Century Egyptian Style Settees
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
. Raised on four carved up-rights and upholstered in a velvet by Colefax and Fowler. Similar furniture
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Antique Mid-19th Century Egyptian Revival Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Egyptian Style Settees
Pair of 19th Century Egyptian Style Settees
H 35.04 in W 70.08 in D 24.02 in
Mid Century Danish Armchairs by Borge Mogensen, 1960’s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
complemented nicely by the new cushions in a Colefax and Fowler fabric. The chairs have been sympathetically
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

English Regency Chiffonier
Located in Tacoma, WA
English Regency painted chiffonier. Door panels have been faux painted as gathered fabric
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Regency Chiffonier
English Regency Chiffonier
H 37.5 in W 41.5 in D 15 in
The Tented Wardrobe
By John Colefax
Located in London, GB
A novelty wardrobe inspired by a design by John Colefax. The wardrobe is available to order in any
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21st Century and Contemporary British Wardrobes and Armoires

The Tented Wardrobe
The Tented Wardrobe
H 92 in W 32 in D 32 in
Fine English George II Period Mahogany Wing Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
Colefax fabric. We stripped this antique frame down and can confirm that the whole frame is totally
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Antique 1760s European George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Napoleon III checked blue fabric Sofa wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
collection in Laussane, Switzerland. It has recently been reupholstered, with a gingham fabric from Colefax
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Antique 1890s Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Armchairs with Zebra Fabric, 1950s, Set of Two
Located in Wien, AT
fibres which are wrapped with sheep's wool. This pair has been upholstered with a fabric from English
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Coconut, Fabric, Wood

Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark 1968
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Munich, DE
Fantastic rosewood sofa from Denmark, new upholstery in fabric dune aqua by Colefax and Fowler
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Rosewood

Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark 1968
Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark 1968
H 32.29 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
Hollywood Regency High Back Blue & Gray Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
upholstered in blue/gray woven cotton fabric by Colefax & Fowler. Base is newly refinished in pale gray gloss
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Giltwood Canapé Sofa in Louis XVI Style, circa 1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
patina. Newly upholstered with Aquamarin fabric from Colefax & Fowler.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Mid-Century Armchairs from Tatra, 1960s, Set of Two
Located in Wien, AT
new upholstery in English fabric from Colefax and Fowler.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Birch

Armchairs from Mücke & Melder, 1930s, Set of Two
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Wien, AT
innerspring. Covered with an English fabric from Colefax and Fowler. Measures: Seat height 15 inch.      
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Adjustable H-70 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
has been upholstered with a fabric from English manufacturer Colefax and Fowler.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique Late Empire Benches, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
Colefax & Fowler in the beige and blue palette. Seat height: 48 cm. Arms joined by stretcher
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches

Materials

Bronze

Antique Late Empire Benches, Denmark
Antique Late Empire Benches, Denmark
H 30.71 in W 58.27 in D 14.97 in
Tubular Steel Armchairs from Mücke-melder, 1930s, Set of Two
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Wien, AT
. Reupholstered by English Fabric Company Colefax and Fowler. The nickel-plated steel tube is in very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel

Tubular Steel Armchairs from Mücke-melder, 1930s, Set of Two
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Wien, AT
Reupholstered in Zebra print by English fabric company Colefax and Fowler The nickel-plated steel tube is in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Regency Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
, 1820. New apholstret with fabric from "Colefax&Fowler".
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Antique 1810s British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Bog Wood

Pair of Regency Armchairs
Pair of Regency Armchairs
H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Regency Style Cane Chairs
Located in London, GB
seats and cushions in Colefax & Fowler fabric.   
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Vintage 1930s English Armchairs

Pair of Regency Style Cane Chairs
Pair of Regency Style Cane Chairs
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 28.35 in
Danish Louis XVI Painted and Parcel-Gilt Fauteuil a La Reine, circa 1780s
Located in Kastrup, DK
interesting twist carved fluting to the arm supports and legs. New linen fabric by Colefax & Fowler.
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Louis XVI Painted and Parcel-Gilt Fauteuil a La Reine, circa 1780s
Located in Kastrup, DK
interesting twist carved fluting to the arm supports and legs. New linen fabric by Colefax & Fowler.
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Armchairs

Danish Louis XVI Painted and Parcel-Gilt Fauteuil a La Reine, circa 1780s
Located in Kastrup, DK
interesting twist carved fluting to the arm supports and legs. New linen fabric by Colefax & Fowler.
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Period Ebonised X-Frame Stool
Located in London, GB
scrolling X-form legs, with gilded roundels and raised on ball feet. The fabric: vintage colefax and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th c. Walnut Lift-Top Bench Upholstered in Lewis and Wood
Located in Greenwich, CT
-dyed Lewis and Wood indigo fabric and the interior lined in Colefax and Fowler gray and white check
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches

Materials

Walnut

The Monroe Bespoke Wingback Armchair by Noble 'Showroom Model'
Located in Tetbury, GB
entirely beech frame with stained exposed wood. This example is covered in Colefax and Fowler 'Quadretto
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21st Century and Contemporary British George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of George Smith Chelsea Floral Upholstered Chesterfield Armchairs
By George Smith, Chesterfield
Located in GB
me. The fabric is a George Smith vintage affect floral, you can buy a similar fabric from Colefax
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20th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Oak

Matching Pair of Original George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Two Seat Sofas
By George Smith
Located in GB
them. My plan was to reupholster the pair in a nice Colefax and Fowler Damask fabric, at the moment my
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

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Upholstery

Colefax & Fowler's Interior Inspirations by Roger Banks-Pye, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Colefax & Fowler's Interior Inspirations by Roger Banks-Pye. Little Brown & Company, 1997. Stated
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1990s American Books

Materials

Paper

Hollywood Regency Lucite Armchair
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Munich, DE
Fantastic Italian Lucite armchair from 1970s, new upholstery in fabric Dune Aqua by Colefax and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Lucite Armchair
Hollywood Regency Lucite Armchair
H 27.76 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Small Midcentury Bench Stool Footstool, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
completely reupholstered and restored bench is covered with a fabric by English Fabric Company Colefax and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Small Midcentury Bench Stool Footstool, 1960s
Small Midcentury Bench Stool Footstool, 1960s
H 21.66 in W 28.75 in D 14.57 in
Cantilever Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navratil for Up Zavody, 1950s, Set of Two
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wien, AT
veneer. Upholstery covered with an English fabric from Colefax and Fowler. We offer shop to door
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
from Colefax and Fowler. The wooden parts are repainted. Due to the nature of our restoration we
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

19th Century, English Hand-Painted Chinese Chippendale Side Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
details. Newly upholstered in Colefax & Fowler 'Malabar' chenille fabric with nailhead detailing. Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Downfilled Floral Cushions with Brush Fringe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Colorful and decorative pair of downfilled cushions with brush fringe. Fabric is Colefax and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Early 20th Century Reupholstered Art Deco Bergere Chair in Mahogany
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Reupholstered with fabric from Colefax and Fowler.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Venetian Settee
Located in London, GB
Saint Mark. Newly upholstered in Colefax & Fowler fabric.  
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Antique 1790s Settees

18th Century Venetian Settee
18th Century Venetian Settee
H 42.13 in W 65.75 in D 23.63 in
H-269 Streamline Chair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
piece has been completely restored with a new spring. Covered in a velvet fabric from English company
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Tubular Steel Couch Daybed from H. Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Wien, AT
. The mattress is made of solid coconut fibre. Very quality English velvet upholstery from Colefax and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Art Deco Tubular Steel Couch Daybed from H. Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Wien, AT
. The mattress is made of solid coconut fibre. Very quality English velvet upholstery from Colefax and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Daybeds

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
, with new hand-woven canework seats to support the custom squab cushions, newly recovered in a Colefax
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery, Cane

Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Chairs
H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Willow Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh Production Cassina Authenticated, 1978
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in London, GB
hinged storage compartment under the seat and accompanying cushion newly upholstered in Colefax & Fowler
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Ash

Mid-Century Armchairs from Tatra, 1960s, Set of Two
By Tatra
Located in Wien, AT
upholstery in English fabric from Colefax and Fowler. We offer shop to door delivery worldwide. Please ask
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Birch

Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair
Located in Pewsey, GB
and a Colefax and Fowler Fushica patterned fabric on the arms and back legs leading to ceramic castor
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair
Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair
H 38.59 in W 26.38 in D 33.47 in
Bed Corona or Baldachine
Located in Savannah, GA
wall (as shown in accompanying photo) the top (currently covered in a check Colefax fabric) is not
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20th Century American Bed Coronas

Materials

Wood

Bed Corona or Baldachine
Bed Corona or Baldachine
H 6 in W 39 in D 21 in
Pair of 18th Century Baltic Side Chairs in Colefax & Fowler Fabric
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
blue-green Colefax & Fowler fabric.
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Antique Late 18th Century Baltic Side Chairs

Wingchair Queen Anne Style with Kelim Fabric
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
upholstered with a new fabric Aubin Orge from Colefax and Fowler. The left- and right side of chair, as well
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20th Century European Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Cotton

Wingchair Queen Anne Style with Kelim Fabric
Wingchair Queen Anne Style with Kelim Fabric
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
1950s Pair of Small Italian Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of small armchairs, refined details and newly recovered with a Colefax and Fowler
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Pair of Small Italian Armchairs
1950s Pair of Small Italian Armchairs
H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Garden Umbrella Vintage Parasol Sunshade Heritage Textile Pink Liberty of London
By Sunbeam Jackie
Located in Penzance, Cornwall
made using a unique combination of vintage fabrics from legendary British textile houses including
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2010s Great Britain (UK) Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wicker Sofa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Upholstered in Colefax & Fowler Tarn fabric. Painted in Farrow & Ball Mahogany.
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20th Century Sofas

Wicker Sofa
H 30 in W 84 in D 33 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Fauteuils
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
exposed wood, recently upholstered in a pink and cream Colefax & Fowler linen fabric.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Fauteuils
Pair of French Louis XVI Fauteuils
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Diminutive Painted French Bergères
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
upholstered in Colefax and Fowler's iconic chintz "Bailey Rose" fabric with down cushions original cream paint
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Vintage 1930s French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Terra Cotta Urns
Located in New York, NY
of fabric draped over a lidded ovoid shaped urn, the body painted black, raised on a socle with egg
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Italian Urns

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Terra Cotta Urns
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Terra Cotta Urns
H 16.75 in W 9.125 in D 7.75 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Terra Cotta Urns
Located in New York, NY
fabric draped over a lidded ovoid shaped urn, the body painted black, raised on a socle with egg and dart
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Terra Cotta Urns
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Terra Cotta Urns
H 16.75 in W 9.13 in D 7.75 in
Crapaud Chair 'Elegant Ezra'
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
upholstered with fabric 'Kruger' from Colefax & Fowler.
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Late 20th Century Dutch Kilim Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Crapaud Chair 'Elegant Ezra'
Crapaud Chair 'Elegant Ezra'
H 81 in W 68 in D 70 in
Mid Century Sofa Mahogany & Velvet, Danish Design 1950’s
Located in London, GB
and reupholstered using expensive high quality fabrics from Colefax & Fowler and Zoffany to compliment
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of French Oak Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstered in Zoffany velvet with Colefax and Fowler cord detail at the arms. Wonderful at a game or small
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of French Oak Armchairs
Pair of French Oak Armchairs
H 38 in W 23.5 in D 20 in
Victorian Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa Attributed to James Shoolbred circa 1890
By James Shoolbred
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Colefax and Fowlers’ Perseus carpet inspired fabric, with single piping and sitting on ring turned
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.