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5186
circa 1900

the semi-attached leather cushion flanked by dramatic flared openwork arms with mother-of-pearl inlay over a similar openwork apron with mother-of pearl inlay and turned elements creating an intricate latticework; with beautifully carved spandrels above turned feet; the benches display the skill of the Damascus craftsmen of this time; excellent condition with only minor repairs; new leather upholstery

Height: 
26"
Width: 
45"
Depth: 
18"
$9,800
Available
60543
1960's

the rectangular upholstered seat above an ebonized wooden frame raised on splayed swords with gilt handles; newer upholstery; overall wear and chipping to painted surface

Height: 
15.5"
Seat height: 
18.5"
Width: 
22.75"
Depth: 
17.25"
$2,850
Available
Rare Pair of Jørgen Høj (Danish, 1925–1994)  Aluminum Stools/Benches with Black Leather Cushions
4821
early 1960's

each square stool composed of rectilinear tubes fitted with leather strapwork supporting loose cushions; good vintage condition with new leather upholstery; Jørgen Høj was originally trained as a metal worker and upholsterer at the Copenhagen School for Arts and Crafts. He led a successful design business until his death in 1994 working with such designers as Poul Kjaerholm and Bodil Kjaer

Height: 
18"
Width: 
24"
Depth: 
24"
$7,850
60479
modern

in three parts, the thick seat resting on waisted supports; overall even weathering and wear 

Height: 
18"
Width: 
98 1/4"
Depth: 
14 3/4"
$6,850
Available
Asian-inspired Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture cork top bench or low table with open wooden supports
60454
mid-century

the elegantly long rectangular cork top with flared ends raised on pierced splayed wooden supports; excellent condition; original design from 1948  

Height: 
13"
Width: 
70 1/4"
Depth: 
21"
$6,500
Available
an elegant and well-carved french louis xv style ivory painted and silver-gilt bench
4336
circa 1880

perfect for the foot of a bed; the shaped padded seat above a scalloped apron raised on graceful cabriole supports; adorned overall with rocaille and shell carving; overall even wear; excellent restored condition; newly upholstered

Height: 
21" (seat height)
Width: 
35"
Depth: 
18"
$6,800
Available

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