Category: Chairs, Sofas & Lounges

60 Press Releases

• AuctionDaily

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  Auction Industry

  Seasonal Splendor: Billings' December 13th, 2025 Winter Design Auction

  Modern Design, incorporating the finest aspects of the machine age to contemporary elements, remains timeless in its appeal, aesthetics, and ability to bring a space to life in magical ways. Billings, of Los Angeles, California is presenting its 376 lot Winter Design auction on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, starting at…

  Dec 2, 25

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  Auction Industry, Press Release

  Turner Auctions + Appraisals Presents The Diverse Estates Of Jon S. Emerson, Robert A. Unger, And Donald C. Saiger On November 2

  SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 21, 2025 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is very pleased to present the Estates of Jon S. Emerson, Robert A. Unger, and Donald C. Saiger on Sunday, November 2, at 10:30 am PST. Featuring over 380 lots, this wide-ranging auction features an intriguing array of…

  Oct 24, 25

• La Gazette Drouot

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  Auction Industry

  Georges de Feure’s Chairs: Chic Lacquer

  The painter and interior designer played with materials to his heart's content, choosing red to dress up a fur salon. Georges de Feure (1868-1943), pair of chairs in carved molded wood and relacquered in bengara red, curved oval back, curule seat, molded scrolled stretchers connecting four sheathed legs with gilt…

  Jul 5, 23

• La Gazette Drouot

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  People

  Thierry Barbier-Mueller, a Passionate Design Collector

  We had talked to the art and design collector about his passion for chairs, some of which are on display in Lausanne. His sudden death on January 24 put the interview into a darker light. Thierry Barbier-Mueller© Olivier Vogelsang After your grandfather Josef Mueller and your parents, Jean Paul and…

  Mar 1, 23

• La Gazette Drouot

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  Auction Industry

  The Estate of Unclassifiable French Designer André Dubreuil

  A bold, atypical creator, André Dubreuil left a legacy of metal works imbued with mysticism together with a magical, fanciful collection reflecting his spirit. André Dubreuil (1951-2022), half-moon cabinet with patinated wrought iron uprights, with two doors featuring engraved copper plates, and vertical uprights decorated with green and orangey ochre…

  Feb 8, 23

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  Auction Industry, Press Release

  Lark Mason Associates Sale of Furniture, Fine and Decorative Arts Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com

  New York: Lark Mason Associates announced that their Furniture, Fine and Decorative Arts on igavelauctions.com goes live on September 22 through October 11. Among the 250 lots offered is an important collection of fine 18th century Venetian furniture and mid-20th century pieces by Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames. Running concurrently…

  Sep 28, 22

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  Auction Industry, Press Release

  Showplace’s Sept. 25 Sale Features Art Deco Diamond Ring, Exceptional American Furniture

  The upcoming New York City Estate Auction from Auctions at Showplace will be held on September 25, 2022. A selection of vintage and luxury jewelry leads the listings, as well as fine silver, vintage furniture, Persian rugs, and decorative art. Bidding begins live and online at 12:00 PM EDT. Art…

  Sep 20, 22

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  Auction Industry

  Upcoming Auctions at Showplace Event Features Neoclassical, Modern, and Brutalist Furniture Pieces

  Auctions at Showplace will soon bring a global selection of furniture to the auction block. During its September 25, 2022 New York City Estate Auction, the company will present notable pieces of furniture attributed to Duncan Phyfe and Paul Evans, among others.  Auction Daily examines some of the top furniture…

  Sep 16, 22

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  Auction Industry, Press Release

  Toomey & Co. Auctioneers To Hold Modern Design + Post-war & Contemporary Art Sale On August 24

  Oak Park, IL — On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Toomey & Co. Auctioneers will hold a Modern Design + Post-War & Contemporary Art sale with over 350 lots by influential figures from the mid-20th century to the present. Items on offer include paintings, prints, sculptures, furniture, lighting, metalwork, pottery, glassware, and more. Along with…

  Aug 23, 22

• La Gazette Drouot

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  Auction Industry, Exhibitions

  Jean Touret and the Resurrection of Les Artisans de Marolles

  The sculptor fell into oblivion after the success of Les Artisans de Marolles in the 1950s-1960s. This spring, a book and two exhibitions in Paris will bring him back to life—and provide an opportunity to see how his prices have trended. Les Artisans de Marolles et du Loir-et-Cher, under the…

  Apr 14, 22

• La Gazette Drouot

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  Auction Industry

  The Jeanne Tachard Collection: The Choice of Modernity

  Free-spirited, headstrong Jeanne Tachard ranks among the 1920s’ leading patrons. She commissioned works from French cabinetmaker and designer Pierre Legrain and was a pioneering collector of African art. Congo, Ngombe chair, studded seat, worn patina on the seat and black lacquered patina on the legs, l. 60 cm/23.62 in, seat…

  Mar 14, 22

• La Gazette Drouot

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  Auction Industry

  Sentou Collection, 75 Years of Design and Discoveries

  On the occasion of the auction of the Sentou Collection, we have the opportunity to rediscover the emblematic objects that have shaped the image of this French design house... whose adventure is just beginning. Roger Tallon (1929-2011) designer for the “Crypto Café” by Sentou éditeur, Cryptogamme, model initially designed in 1969, series…

  Feb 16, 22

• La Gazette Drouot

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  Auction Industry

  The Stéphane Bern Collection: A Parisian Interior

  The French television host is leaving his apartment in the ninth arrondissement and selling all his furniture, which might surprise you by its eclecticism that mixes the 18th century and contemporary design. The living room with the portrait of Elisabeth-Christine (Austrian school, 18th century, attributed to Martin Van Meytens, €20,000/30,000) and the hanging…

  Jan 18, 22

• La Gazette Drouot

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  Auction Industry

  Ron Arad: Design with a Jazz Beat

  With this rare New Orleans armchair, Ron Arad yet again transcends categories, poised to give a swing to the bidding. Ron Arad (b. 1951), New Orleans Armchair made in 1999 for the Gallery Mourmans, pigmented polyester, gel-coated fiberglass, 94 x 133 x 84 cm/37 x 52.4 x 33 in.Estimate: €60,000/80,000. In 1999, the Gallery Mourmans…

  Dec 7, 21

• AuctionDaily

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  Auction Result, Press Release

  Nadeau's Auction Gallery's Annual Major Fall Americana and Chinese Auction with Extensive Clock Collection Sale Brings $769,000 In Sales!

  This signature event offered over 500 lots of breathtaking pan-Asian treasures, antique furniture, fine and decorative arts, and other important antiques. Windsor, CT, November 11, 2021 - Nadeau's Auction Gallery, Connecticut's largest and fastest growing auction house, is proud to announce the results of their October 30, 2021 mid-fall event.…

  Nov 16, 21

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  Annmaris and PIASA Offer Curated Auction of Finnish Furniture Design

  At the end of World War II, Finland’s landscape was devastated. Retreating German armies left behind great swaths of scorched land, and various peace agreements forced the Finnish government to cede territory. The rural Finnish population fled their homes and flocked to the inner cities.  This rapid migration proved to…

  Sep 3, 21

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  Auction Industry, Press Release

  The Dr. Mead Shaffer Collection At Briggs Auction On Friday, September 24th

  GARNET VALLEY, Pa. - Briggs Auction is pleased to offer the Dr. Mead Shaffer collection of early American antiques on Friday, September 24th. Bidding is online only, through Briggs Auction's Bid at Briggs platform and through Live Auctioneers.com. Pre-auction/absentee bids will be accepted until 10 am on the date of…

  Aug 24, 21

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  Set a Place at Extraordinary Nakashima Table at Heritage Design Auction

  Coveted offerings also include chairs and frame from revered studio George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990). Frame & Set of Six Conoid Dining Chairs DALLAS, Texas (June 14, 2021) – More than three-quarters of a century after George Nakashima opened his studio, the works it produces remain in high demand among collectors who prize…

  Jun 23, 21

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  Auction Industry, Press Release

  The 31st Annual Cody Old West Auction Will Be Held June 26th In Santa Fe, N.m., Live And Online With 384 Lots. The Old West Show Is June 25-27

  Both events will be hosted by Brian Lebel’s Old West Events. The auction and show are both free and open to the public. Online bidding will be via https://www.auctions.oldwestevents.com. 1880s roll-top desk and chair used by Pat Garrett as Dona Ana County, New Mexico sheriff from 1896-1900, in poor condition…

  Jun 10, 21

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  Auction Guide

  Online Furniture Auctions: Buying and Selling Guide

  For many collectors, furniture serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. Antique and vintage furniture can add character to a space and tie together your home. Attending a live, timed, or online furniture auction is one of the best ways to find inspiration. Additionally, consigning to furniture auctions online can give…

  May 25, 21