Seating
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S-23
A rare Indian giltwood and polychrome throne chair, Tamil Nadu
A South Indian giltwood and polychrome throne chair, Tamil Nadu, mid-19th century India: circa 1850 Provenance: Andrew Allfree Provenance: Collection of Andrew Allfree , Chateau de Montigny , Normandy, France . British antiques dealer Andrew Allfree collected through a lifetime of travel, an obsession with colour, a love for India and interiors of intelligent timelessness – the long-standing passions of Andrew Allfree underpin his collection of objects and furniture, brought together over decades by the English interiors and antiques advisor. Described as a ‘Haut Bohemian’ Allfree is an aesthetes who cultivate his eye and sharpen his mind, creating multi-layered and antihierarchical interiors in which every eloquent object has a story to tell. Andrew Allfree’s shrewd taste and his rich body of work are fine embodiments of this concept, present throughout this selection in characterful Anglo-Indian furniture, bespoke lighting designed for Allfree interiors, exquisite textiles and unexpected European objects.
- width
- 26 in.
- height
- 43.75 in.
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S-24
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Oak and Leather Upholstered Bridge Chair by André Sornay
Oak laminate and leather upholstered bridge chair by André Sornay, inlayed with typical metal dots. Branded manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Breveté France Sornay Etranger’. France: circa 1935. provenance: New York private collection, Hostler Burrows New York literature: André Sornay, Roche, ppg. 30, 73, 108, 120, 155 André SORNAY mainly exhibited his work at the Lyon autumn fairs. He, nevertheless, took part in two Parisian exhibitions. In 1925, at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs Industriels et Modernes (International Exhibition of Industrial and Modern Decorative Arts), his work did not seem yet to be fully undestood. His contemporaries were still drawn to artists such as RUHLMANN, JALLOT, SÛE and MARE. Twelve years later in 1937, he was awarded the bronze medal for the display of his own personal study at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne (International Exhibition of Arts and Techniques in Modern Life )
- width
- 20.25
- height
- 36
- depth
- 18
- condition
- Good original condition some small missing edge veneer replaced, refinished
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S-25
Pair of Louis XV Style Yellow Painted Armchairs
Pair of Louis XV Style Yellow upholstered painted armchairs. France: circa 1950
- width
- 27 in.
- height
- 36 in.
- depth
- 26 in.
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S-26
Pair of Ash Armchairs
Pair of ash and orange leatherette upholstered armchairs. USA circa 1950
- width
- 24
- height
- 34
- depth
- 26
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S-27
Pair of White Painted Side Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI style white painted side chairs with lyre form back rest. France, circa 1920.
- width
- 17.5
- height
- 36
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S-28
Jacaranda and Leather "Mischevious Chair" by Sergio Rodrigues
Jacaranda and Leather "Mischevious Chair" by Sergio Rodrigues. Brazil: circa 1963. Jacaranda wood and leather.
- width
- 42.5 in.
- height
- 29.5 in.
- depth
- 36 in.
- condition
- Very good condition, leather newly upholtered.
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S-30
Teak ''Papa Bear'' Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Teak ''Papa Bear'' Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, Signed with metal tag: "Furnituremakers Danish Control". Denmark: circa 1950 Dimensions of the ottoman H:16 W:27.5 D:16 in. Provenance: Acquired in 1959 by the original owner | Private Collection, Duluth Minnesota . literature: Hans J. Wegner's 100 Chairs, Oda, pg. 49 Wegner: Sitting Pretty, Nielsen, pg. 70
- width
- 36 in.
- height
- 39 in.
- depth
- 36 in.
- condition
- Very good original condition , upholstery not original.
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S-31
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Walnut Settee by Carlo Bugatti
Ebonised walnut settee by Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940) decorated with pewter and brass inlay and embossed copper, upholstered with parchment.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
- 47.5 in. (121 cm)
- height
- 30.5 in. (77 cm)
- depth
- 20 in. (51 cm)
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S-32
Pair of Modernist Velvet and Bronze Wingback Armchairs with Bronze Structure
Pair of Modernist Velvet and Bronze Wingback Armchairs with Bronze Structure France : circa
- width
- 35.5 in (90.17 cm)
- height
- 41.25 in (104.78 cm)
- depth
- 28.75 in (73.03 cm)
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S-33
Pair of Oak "Round'' Arm Chairs by Hans J Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Pair of “The Chair” model JH501 oak and caned armchairs by Hans J Wegner Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of each example ‘Johannes Hansen Copenhagen Denmark’. Denmark 1949 literature: Hans J. Wegner, Bernsen, pg. 70 Hans J. Wegner's 100 Chairs, Oda, ppg. 36-37 Danske Stole, Ditzel and Ditzel, ppg. 36-37 Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar: 1947-1956, Jalk, pg. 99 Hans J. Wegner, Møller, pg. 25 Provenance: Private collection Chicago
- width
- 24.75 in.
- height
- 29.75 in.
- depth
- 20 in.
- condition
- Good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use, including scuffs, scratches, impressions, and marks. Finish wear, discoloration and some scattered loose threads to the caning.
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S-34
Art Deco Cherrywood Low Armchair by André Arbus
Art Deco cherrywood low armchair by André Arbus. A classic design by Andre Arbus , inspired by the French Directoire period . France circa 1940. Reference: André Arbus by Yvonne Brunhammer. Edition Norma, France: 1996. p .114-115-141-143 Provenance: Private collection of Mr. M.L.R., Andre Arbus personal physician in Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Seat hight : 14"
- width
- 25 in. (63.5 cm)
- height
- 37 in. (93.98 cm)
- depth
- 25 in. (63.5 cm)
- condition
- Very good original condition, reupholstered.
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S-35
Fine And Stylish Pair of Art Deco Gilt Wood Armchairs by Decoration Levitan.
Extremely fine and stylish pair of French Art Deco style gilt wood armchairs upholstered in a dark grey satin fabric. France: circa 1930.
- width
- 27.25 in.
- height
- 29.75 in.
- depth
- 32.5 in.
- condition
- gilding restored and newly reupholstered
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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.