Furniture
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S-36
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Rare "Mosque" Chair by Carlo Bugatti
Rare "Mosque" chair by Carlo Bugatti made of ebonized wood, upholstered with parchment and suede, fitted with typical silk tassels, inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decorations. Carlo Bugatti was a famous designer active at the turn of the century. His pieces are rare and highly prized. He was the father of Rembrandt Bugatti who was a renowned sculptor, his work is also highly valuable and very rare since he died at 32. Ettore Bugatti, his other son founded the Bugatti Motor Car Company.
- width
- 20 in.
- height
- 53 in.
- depth
- 19 in.
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S-38
Pair of Modernist Velvet and Bronze Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Modernist velvet and bronze Wingback Armchairs with Bronze Structure. France: circa 2000.
- width
- 35.5 in.
- height
- 41.25 in.
- depth
- 28.75 in.
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S-39
Set of 4 Elmwood Benches Model S38 by Pierre Chapo
Set of 4 Elmwood Benches Model S38 by Pierre Chapo. France: circa 1965
- width
- 56.25 in.
- height
- 17.5 in.
- depth
- 12.5 in.
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S-40
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Pair of Chairs by Paul Evans
USA Rare pair of sculptural chairs by renowned furniture designer Paul Evans. This unique pair of chairs was hand made by Evans and his assistant; it is interesting to see the classical lines of a 'klismos' chair in such an avant-garde creation. They are made of a metal structure to which they applied a sculptural cement that was then bronzed and patinated, upholstered in original orange silk velvet. Paul Evans coffee table, from the same provenance, also available. Provenance: Estate of a gentleman who resided in the Mies Van Der Rohe building at 3 Westmount Sq. Montreal, Canada.
- width
- 29
- height
- 31
- depth
- 26
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S-41
Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs
Large pair of Louis XV style parcel gilt carved oak armchairs. France.
- width
- 24 in. (61 cm)
- height
- 43 in. (109 cm)
- depth
- 21 in. (53 cm)
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S-42
Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebe stool
Walnut Egyptian Revival thebe stool England circa 1900
- width
- 17 in.
- height
- 14.5 in.
- depth
- 17 in.
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S-43
Set of Four Art Deco Armchairs
Set of 4 Art Deco Armchairs upholstered with turquoise leather. America circa 1940.
- width
- 20
- height
- 31.75
- depth
- 18
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S-44
Pair of Late 17th Century French Beechwood Long Benches
Pair of late 17th century French beechwood long benches. Provenance: Frederick Cleveland Estate Morgan le Sabot Senneville. Bought at le Bon Marché Paris, 1929. France.
- width
- 58 in.
- height
- 19 in.
- depth
- 5 in.
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S-45
Rare and important carved mahogany Empire Period armchair by Jacob Desmalter
Rare and important carved mahogany Empire Period armchair by Jacob Desmalter, France circa 1810, of neoclassical form inspired by the design of Percier et Fontaine, architects to the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, the armrests beautifully carved with leopards heads and torso, the front legs ending in carved paw feet. Attributed to Jacob Desmalter. France, circa 1800. Provenance: The front under railing stencilled “Raincy” also period paper labels hand written: Mre Duque Orlean, Grand Salon, Palais Royal. This chair was part of a large salon suite (this one is number 45) belonging to King Louis Philippe - Duke of Orléans - the last king of France. An almost identical model was known to be part of the collection of Molly de Balkany who had an important collection of Empire furniture. Sister of Robert De Balkany - a real estate mogul -and once married to Marie Gabrielle de Savoie - daughter of the last king of Italy. Seat hight 17 in.
- width
- 25
- height
- 37.5
- depth
- 28
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S-46
Pair of Wrought Iron and Leather Curule Stools by Morgan Colt
Pair of Wrought Iron and Leather Curule Stools by Morgan Colt. United States: circa 1900
- width
- 25 in (63.5 cm)
- height
- 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
- depth
- 18 in (45.72 cm)
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S-47
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Polychrome Welded and Patinated Steel Stool by Paul Evans
Polychrome welded and patinated steel stool by Paul Evans Welded signature and date to one side ‘PE 68’. USA 1968 Provenance: Private Collection, Princeton Literature: Directional, manufacturer's catalog, unpaginated
- width
- 18 in.
- height
- 18 in.
- depth
- 18 in.
- condition
- Very good original condition.Reupholstered.
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S-48
Great Pair of Leather Armchairs by Illum Wikkelso
Great pair of leather and hardwood by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen. Denmark 1960
- width
- 27 in.
- height
- 27.5 in.
- depth
- 26.5 in.
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S-50
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Rare Throne Chair in Pewter Copper and Parchment by Carlo Bugatti
Rare and important carved walnut throne chair by Carlo Bugatti, upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decorations. Italy, circa 1902. In 1888 when Bugatti exhibited at the Italian Exhibition in Earls Court, London, from which nine pieces of his furniture were illustrated in the Queen, The Lady’s Newspaper. Bugatti made a strong impression on the British, being awarded a diploma of honour and subsequently receiving one of his most notable interior design commissions, the bedroom for the English society figure Cyril Flower, Lord Battersea. The first example of this chair can be seen in one of the rooms designed by Bugatti for Lord Battersea ( see period photos ). A similar example can be seen in the book Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, Dejean, pg. 44 See current image of current 2024 exhibition: "Monticelli, précurseur de l'impressionnisme & Bugatti, une dynastie de créateurs" in Uzès France. Provenance: Blackman Cruz : Beauty and Mischief , private collection of David Cruz Los Angeles, acquired in Mexico City about 30 years ago by David Cruz .
- width
- 30
- height
- 61
- depth
- 23
- condition
- Very good original condition, retaining its original cotton tassel work which shows wear and fragility, original hand painted parchment showing normal wear and patination considering age and use.
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S-51
Rare Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Reffence: Beauty & Mischief: The Design Alchemy of Blackman Cruz, Blackman, Cruz and Stukin, pg. 132 illustrates similar example of Carlo Bugatti shown at Musée d'Orsay, Massé, Bugatti, Dejean, pg. 85 illustrates similar example. Italy: circa 1902 Provenance: Private collection Dallas Texas , Blackman Cruz collection Los Angeles
- width
- 18
- height
- 36.75
- depth
- 18
- condition
- Very good vintage condition. Surface wear consistent with age, original hand painted parchment .
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S-52
Restauration Beechwood Armchair by Jacob-Desmalter
Restauration Beechwood Armchair by Jacob-Desmalter the square back with acanthus- and rosette-carved rails, the open armrests terminating in cylindrical elbows centred with rosettes, the uprights and legs with stylised palmettes and scrolls, resting on tapering legs. the underside with partial stencil '?.D No. II36 (?). France: circa 1815
- width
- 28.5 in.
- height
- 39.5 in.
- depth
- 19.5 in.
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S-54
Pair of French Art Deco 1930s Blue Velvet Sofa's
Pair of French Art Deco 1930s blue velvet kidney shaped sofa's resting on sycamore carved feet.This is a true pair of sofa's one is the mirror image of the other. France: circa 1930
- width
- 108 in. (274.32 cm)
- height
- 43 in. (109.22 cm)
- depth
- 39 in. (99.06 cm)
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S-55
Charles II Period Oak Long Bench
A Charles II oak long bench resting on four splayed block & turned supports braced by bar stretchers. England: circa 1760
- width
- 69 in (175.26 cm)
- height
- 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
- depth
- 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
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S-56
Pair of "Hyaline" Leather and Glass Fabio Lenci Chain Armchairs for Stendig
Pair of Leather and Glass Fabio Lenci Chain for Stendig. Bearing sticker 'Stendig Made in Italy: circa 1967
- width
- 27
- height
- 27
- depth
- 35
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S-57
Whimsical pair of Chinese Elephant Benches
Whimsical pair of painted and gilt, Chinese carved wood elephant benches fitted with glass eyes. China.
- width
- 31
- height
- 21
- depth
- 22
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S-58
Pair of Leather and ebonized Wood Folding Chairs by Maison Jansen
Pair of leather and ebonized pear wood folding chairs by Maison Jansen. France: circa 1950
- width
- 20 in.
- height
- 38 in.
- depth
- 25 in.
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S-59
Pair of Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte Style Armchairs by Wittmann, Austria
Pair of Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte style tub chairs by Wittmann, Austria, upholstered with velvet-textured fabric. Austria circa 1980.
- width
- 29.5 in.
- height
- 30.5 in.
- depth
- 24 in.
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S-60
Set of eight French Art Deco Chairs in Macassar Ebony
Set of eight French Art Deco dining Chairs in Macassar Ebony with curved foot. France: circa 1940.
- width
- 18 in.
- height
- 35 in.
- depth
- 19 in.
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S-61
Set of Six Rustic Beechwood Stools
Interesting set of six rustic folding beechwood curule form chairs. France.
- width
- 25
- height
- 27
- depth
- 14.5
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S-63
Set of Four Polished Steel Armchairs
Set of four polished steel neoclassical style armchairs. Stamped: Italy. Italy.
- width
- 19
- height
- 32
- depth
- 17.5