Rare Huanghuali Emperor & Empress Chairs with Side Table
A rare pair of quality Chinese huanghuali Emperor and Empress chairs together with the matching side table; fine pierced and carved detail to the scrolling arms, back panels and supports, the seats panelled, the plain scrolling legs with fully stretchered…
David Trubridge Pacific Series Timber Bench Seat (Oregon Pine)
David Trubridge, Pacific series timber bench seat, Oregon pine, width 237 cm. Provenance: purchased directly from David Trubridge, original drawing study and documentation included
Iconic Curvesse Chair: A Unique Kiwi Design
Garth Chester, a fine and original pair of 'Curvesse' chairs, designed in 1944. The 'Curvesse' chair is an icon of New Zealand design. Author Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins, in his book at home: a century of New Zealand design, notes that the Curvesse chair was…
50,000-Year-Old Kauri Table Encased in Resin
A stunning ancient kauri table, Approximately 50,000 years old. A slab of ancient swamp kauri excavated in the North Island of New Zealand, the kauri is then dried out for several years and then kiln dried for 6 months. It has then been sliced and then…
A resident studio carbon fibre Interstellar dining table, with its unique carbon fibre tabletop, Interstellar is a dynamic statement piece with an ultra-thin profile that has the appearance of floating in space. Black powder-coated or brushed stainless…
Garth Chester's Iconic Curvesse Chair: A Kiwi Design Triumph
A Garth Chester Curvesse chair, C. 1944, bent plywood, height 82 cm, width 60 cm, diameter 62 cm, Auckland born Garth Chester (1916-1968) is a pioneer of New Zealand design and, just looking at the Curvesse chair, it isn't hard to see why., following in…
Ceramic Mosaic Coffee Table with Nature Design
Russell Clark, Modernist coffee table, with ceramic mosaic top featuring a dragonfly, crab, fish and butterfly design in nature, on a 4 point kauri base, circa 1955, length 108 cm, width 52 cm, height 40 cm. Provenance: From the collection of the artist's…
Iconic New Zealand Curvesse Chair, 1944
An iconic New Zealand Garth Chester Curvesse chair, constructed from a single piece of bent plywood, c.1944. This chair remains the single most significant piece of furniture produced in New Zealand, in good polished finish
Iconic NZ mid-century 'banana' lounge suite
A 1955 McKenzie & Willis (Christchurch, NZ) three-piece 'banana' lounge suite, the striking curved frame later reupholstered in white vinyl and a geometric turquoise, cream and green fabric. 190 x 76 x 70 cm (couch). Note: This superb New Zealand classic…
Marilyn Sainty's Barely-There Cocktail Chair
A Marilyn Sainty cocktail chair, 1988, crafted in New Zealand by fashion and furniture designer Marilyn Sainty. Comprising of a painted wooden seat, a powder-coated steel structure and a rubber arm and backrest, recycled from a milking-machine hose. In…
Wonderland-inspired Broken Drawer Chest
A Henk Verhoeff 'Broken Drawer' chest, designed and manufactured in New Zealand with the intention of delighting and challenging, this working set of drawers appears to have jumped right out of Alice in Wonderland, height 115 cm, width 70 cm, depth 30 cm
American Ash Dining Chairs with Tasman Leather
Montreux of Christchurch, A set of eight dining chairs, in American ash and premium Tasman leather, manufacturer's labels to underside
1960s Mid-Century Geometric Lounge Suite
A Fantastic mid-century lounge suite circa 1960s, a gondola shaped sofa and two lounge chairs, with geometric and brown vinyl period upholstery, sofa length 228 cm, depth 80 cm, height 75 cm. Chairs height 75 cm, width 94 cm, depth 80 cm, each
Garth Chester's iconic Curvesse chair
A Garth Chester Curvesse chair, c1944, bent plywood, height 82 cm, width 60 cm, depth 62 cm, Auckland born Garth Chester (1916-1968) is a pioneer of New Zealand design and, just looking at the Curvesse chair, it isn't hard to see why., following in the…
Marilyn Sainty Cocktail Chair
A Marilyn Sainty cocktail chair, C. 1988, crafted in New Zealand by fashion and furniture designer Marilyn Sainty. Comprising of a painted wooden seat, a powder-coated steel structure and a rubber arm and backrest, recycled from a milking-machine hose. In…
Ernst Pilschke Radiata Pine Coffee Table with Magazine Rack
A rare Ernst Pilschke coffee table, C. 1948, in radiata pine, with integral magazine rack, length 56 cm, width 33.5 cm, height 38.5 cm
White and Green Side Table in Nicholson Chapel Style
Garth Chester, rare white and green painted side table, in the manner of the seating made for the Nicholson Chapel in Napier. Diameter 58 cm high.60 cm
Ecru Mosaic Coffee Table with Metal Base
A good John Crichton circular coffee table, the mosaic tile top in ecru, brown and orange raised on a blackened metal base, 62 cm diameter
Worn Kura Kowhatu Chairs for Wellington Library
Carin Wilson, Kura Kowhatu chairs, Mangeao wood, steel and vinyl, pair of chairs designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear
Organic Modernism Dining Table
A Rudi Schwartz rosewood and mahogany dining table, stunning in its simplicity, this memorable dining table is an ode to the restrained beauty of organic modernism. It's the perfect place to entertain guests and a unique example of mid-century New Zealand…
Bent Plywood Curvesse Chair by Garth Chester
A Garth Chester bent plywood Curvesse chair. Height 77 cm. Width 60.5 cm.
Ebonised oak high-back chair by Humphrey Ikin
Humphrey Ikin, chair, ebonised oak with high back, height 127 cm, width 47 cm, diameter 60 cm
New Zealand Banana Lounge Suite with Grey Upholstery
Mid century New Zealand 'Banana' three-piece lounge suite, comprising a three-seater couch and two chairs with grey upholstery, the couch, 187 x 75 x 72 cm
Garth Chester's Cantilevered Plywood Curvesse Chair
A Garth Chester Curvesse chair, C. 1944, bent plywood, height 75 cm, width 60 cm, depth 72 cm, Auckland born Garth Chester (1916-1968) is a pioneer of New Zealand design and, just looking at the Curvesse chair, it isn't hard to see why, following in the…
Mangeao Chairs: Wellington Library Design, 1991
Carin Wilson Kura Kowhatu chairs Mangeao wood, steel and vinyl, pair of chairs designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear
Walnut Mr. Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
George Mulhauser for Plycraft early Mr. Chair and matching ottoman, bentwood walnut shell and original black naugahyde upholstery
An early Garth Chester chair, 1916-1968. Early design showing details similarly seen in his 'Curvesse' and '1947 Nicholson Chapel' chair designs, height 72 cm, width 61 cm, diameter 56 cm
Black Bird Table
Frans van Der Heijden and Kate Hume, bird man table, in black veneer over solid oak. Length 250 cm width 90 cm. Provenance: from Mollies Boutique hotel, Auckland
Green Modular Sofa with Ottoman and Corner Seats
Simon James, low back sofa modular sofa, comprising two single seats, two corner seats and two ottomans with green fabric upholstery
David Trubridge Nananu chair, sculptural steam bent ash. New Zealand c 2007, 65 cm high, 144 cm wide, 112 cm deep
Maori Carved Side Table, 1942
A Jane Brenkley Maori folk art side table. The rectangular top with highly detailed carving depicting a man, woman and dog in the foreground, and a lake scene in the mid ground. Carved figural central column and stepped base. Signed and dated 1942. Height…
Maori Scenic Pedestal Side Table by Jane Brenkley (1944)
Jane Brenkley folk art carved Maori scenic pedestal side table, the oval top including eight figures and a dog in a lake landscape with canoe and whare, highlighted in colours and signed and dated 1944, the stylised Maori figured stand carved and pierced,…
Blue Velour Lounge Chair by Bob Roukema
Bob Roukema for Jon Jansen, wingback lounge chair, raised on a four point base with tapering cylindrical legs, and blue velour upholstery
Worn Kura Kowhatu Chairs for Wellington Library
Carin Wilson, Kura Kowhatu chairs, Mangeao wood, steel and vinyl, pair of chairs designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear
Sustainable Oak Dining Table with Black Stained Legs
A Simon James Soul dining table, designed by Cameron Foggo for Nonn. The tabletop is made from a sustainably grown solid oak, and the legs are a black stained hardwood. Made in New Zealand, height 74 cm, width 240 cm, diameter 90 cm
Wooden Bench by Humphrey Ikin
Humphrey Ikin, bench, wood, 2003, height 43 cm, diameter 40 cm, length 210 cm
Mangeao Chairs: Wellington Library Design (1991)
Carin Wilson Kura Kowhatu chairs Mangeao wood, steel and vinyl, pair of chairs designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear
Sanderson Floral Lounge Chair by Bob Roukema
Bob Roukema for Jon Jansen, wingback lounge chair, raised on a four point base with tapering cylindrical legs, and later Sanderson floral upholstery
White Leather Swivel Tub Chairs with Black Stitching
A pair of white leather swivel tub chairs, globular form with black stitching detail and padded leather seat. Swivels smoothly. Height 68 cm, diameter 90 cm
Rare Garth Chester 'Nicholson Chapel' Chair, c1945
A Garth Chester 'Nicholson Chapel' chair, c1945, plywood with original varnished finish, originally from a conjoined pair. Note; Only 50 of these chairs were commissioned.
Trubridge's Handmade Nanu Chair Prototype (2000)
A David Trubridge Nanu chair, prototype early edition C. 2000. Handmade by Trubridge from his atelier. Slightly smaller than his later production version. Steam bent wych elm with pegged joints, width 150 cm, height 67 cm, depth 106 cm
Clear Curvesse Chair by Greg Smith
Greg Smith clear chair, inspired by Garth Chester's Curvesse chair. In clear acrylic poly laminate, 1 of 2. Made in 2009
A David Trubridge South Pacific 'Rocker' rocking chair and 'Flip' ottoman, early 2000s, New Zealand. Made from hoop pine plywood and ash. Before settling in New Zealand in 1985, David Trubridge and his family set out on an open ended adventure sailing the…
Stanley Finnline Cherry Sideboard with Ebony Details
A sideboard by Stanley distinctive, C. 1960, Finnline series. In cherry with ebony details, length 163 cm, height 77 cm, depth 46 cm
Michael Payne's Osaka Expo Chair
A Michael Payne Osaka Expo chair, designed by architect Michael Payne for the 197 cm, design exhibition in Osaka Expo. Height 840 S height 49 cm, width 610 cm, depth 50 cm
Sling Hammock Sculpture-Furniture
David Trubridge, early Sling raft, resolved, abstracted 'Hammock like' form that is both furniture and sculpture. This early example made in steam bent elm.
Mid-century Mahogany Coffee Table with Magazine Rack
An Ernst Plischke style coffee table, a mid-century design, in dark mahogany, with integral magazine rack, height 37.5 cm, width 33.5 cm, depth 56 cm
Mid-Century Oak Desk by Jon Jansen
A mid-century solid oak desk, Jon Jansen attributed. Twin pedestal form joined by central stretcher. Raised on four outwards splaying square form legs, the oak finish restored to original condition. Four drawers to each side flanking the central long…
Mangeao Chairs: Wellington Library Design (1991)
Carin Wilson Kura Kowhatu chairs Mangeao wood, steel and vinyl, pair of chairs designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear
French Style Grey Linen Couch with Matching Ottoman Set
A Designers Collection French style three seater couch, the scrolling wooden frame upholstered in a grey linen, three separate seat cushions, raised on short scrolling cabriole legs. Together with a matching ottoman. 223 x 98 x 95 cm and 100 x 66 x 52 cm.
Teak Ships Table and Chairs by Castles Manufacturing Co
Castles Manufacturing Co teak Slatted ships table and four chairs with original makers label to the base
Wave Dining Suite by Chiara Corbelleto
A Chiara Corbelleto dining suite, a one off design by the established New Zealand artist. The table in laminated layered plywood forming the shape of a rolling wave. Contrasted with the rectangular glass top. The chairs in a single piece of moulded ply…
Sefton Powrie Georgian Style Dining Chairs Set
A set of eight Sefton Powrie walnut and oak Georgian style stick back dining chairs, comprising two carver chairs in oak and six conforming side chairs in walnut all with upholstered drop in seats.
Jane Brenkley Pokerwork Table with New Zealand Landscape
A Jane Brenkley pokerwork table, the top with a New Zealand landscape scene and central Kea. The column and base carved with New Zealand flora. signed Jane Brenkley 1944. Old split to base, slight warp to top. Height 59 cm. Width 43 cm. Depth 37 cm
Rare 1950s Wingback Armchair with Provenance
Bob Roukema for Jon Jansen, rare wingback 1950s armchair, raised on four tapering cylindrical legs with original red upholstery. Provenance: Betty Cutter collection, purchased directly from the Jon Jansen furniture store in the 1950s and retained in the…
Art Deco New Zealand Wood Drinks Table
An Art Deco drinks table, made from New Zealand woods. With circular exterior frames and inlay, height 71 cm, width 67 cm, depth 45.4 cm
Van Der Heijden & Hume Oak Birdman Table
A Frans van Der Heijden and Kate Hume 'Birdman' table, in veneer and solid oak, height 74 cm, length 50 cm, depth 90 cm
Whimsical Broken Drawer Chest
A Henk Verhoeff 'Broken Drawer' chest, designed and manufactured in New Zealand with the intention of delighting and challenging, this working set of drawers appears to have jumped right out of Alice in Wonderland, height 110 cm, width 53 cm, depth 32 cm
Distressed Jon Jansen Lounge Chair in Need of Restoration
Bob Roukema for Jon Jansen, 1950s lounge chair raised on tapering spayed legs. Distressed condition requiring restoration. Provenance: Purchased from the Jon Jansen store in Queens Arcade and held in the same collection for the last fifty years
Maori Design Carved Pedestal Side Table by Jane Brenkley
Jane Brenkley folk art carved Maori design pedestal side table, the oval top with two women performing a hongi, a dog beside and with distant whare with further figures within a bush and lake landscape, coloured highlights, signed and dated 1944 upon a…
Wych Elm Body Raft by David Trubridge
David Trubridge, body raft 1998, steam bent wych elm with pegged joints
Ernst Plischke Pine Chair with Cream Upholstery
An Ernst Plischke chair, C. 1948. Constructed from New Zealand pine with hessian webbing and canvas backs, complete with original foam squabs and reupholstered in cream fabric, height 78 cm
Japan Expo Swivel Chair
Japan Expo 1970 swivel chair by Michael Payne, shaped plywood frame, upholstered button back black leather on chromed x-form base with ball feet
Mosaic Coffee Table with Metal Base
John Crichton, A large circular coffee table, the mosaic tile top in aqua, blue, brown, black and white, raised on a blackened metal base, Diameter 92 x Height 46 cm
Maori Scene Kauri Table by Jane Brenkley (1942)
Jane Brenkley kauri table the surface carved with Maori scene beside river on standing tiki support, signed -Jane Brinkley- & dated -1942-, 35 x 60 x 59 cm
Wellington Library Chairs: Kura Kowhatu Design, Showing Wear
Carin Wilson Kura Kowhatu chairs Mangeao wood, steel and vinyl, pair of chairs designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear
Olaf Svendsen Teak Sideboard: 1960s Sweden/New Zealand Design, 81x229x47 cm
Olaf Svendsen teak sideboard for Backhouse, four drawers and two tambour doors with internal shelving, Sweden / New Zealand, designed 1960s, 81 cm high, 229 cm wide, 47 cm deep
Whimsical Wonderland Drawer Set
A Henk Verhoeff 'Broken Drawer' chest, designed and manufactured in New Zealand with the intention of delighting and challenging, this working set of drawers appears to have jumped right out of Alice in Wonderland. Height 170 cm, width 740 cm, depth 30.3…
Stephane Rondel 'Peanut' Chairs Set
A set of six Stephane Rondel 'Peanut' chairs. The curvacious chairs in copper plated steel and hand woven cane an excellent example of New Zealand design by the important Stephane Rondel. A rare and coveted set, height 83 cm, width 50 cm, depth 60 cm, each
Olive Three Piece Lounge Suite by Simon and James
Simon and James three piece lounge suite, Simon and James three piece lounge suite, comprising an arcade two seater sofa and two modular armchairs. Olive textured upholstery
Rare Garth Chester Salon Chairs with Original Vinyl Covering
Garth Chester, a pair of rare salon chairs, in original condition with original red vinyl covering, curved ply back and shaped arms raised on tapering legs. These important chairs were part of a small group made by Garth Chester for Winter's Beauty Salon
Mahogany Airest Sofa Daybed - Mid-Century Modern Design
A mid-century Airest sofa daybed, the sculpted form of the mahogany frame embraces the modernist values of functionalism and refrain from unnecessary ornament, height 790 cm, width 201 cm, diameter 87 cm
Wellington Library Chairs: Plywood and Metal Set (1991)
Set of eight plywood and metal chairs, designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear
Backhouse Rosewood Sideboard
A vintage rosewood sideboard by Backhouse. Height 81.5 cm. Width 149.5 cm. Depth 45.5 cm
David Trubridge's Ruth Rocker and Footstool
David Trubridge. Ruth Rocker' and matching footstool. Hoop pine plywood and ash. New Zealand c 2000s
Mahogany-framed Airest daybed sofa, fully reupholstered
An Airest daybed sofa, manufactured in New Zealand, C. 1960s, framed in sleek mahogany and fully reupholstered, width 200 cm, height 90 cm, depth 76 cm
Rosewood and Steel Console Table - 70x122x50cm
A rosewood and steel console table. Height 70 cm. Width 122 cm. Depth 50 cm
Mahogany Day Bed with Black Leatherette Upholstery
Backhouse day bed, with black leatherette upholstery and mahogany frame
Inlaid Games Table by William Norrie
Attributed to William Norrie (New Zealand) c.1890 an inlaid specimen wood tilt top table, having a games table top. Height 73 cm. Top diameter 57 cm
Rosewood Infinity Coffee Table with Circular Glass Top
A contemporary Infinity coffee table, rosewood angular frame with circular glass top, height 36.5 cm, depth 103 cm
Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Rudi Schwartz
A Rudi Schwartz for Whitmore Arti Domo (Christchurch) chest, rosewood chest of drawers, with two full width drawers, raised on square section legs. Height 72.5 cm, width 91 cm, depth 42 cm
Black Leather Swivel Chairs with Chromed Steel Base
A pair of modern design swivel chairs, following the modernist ethos of reductive form, upholstered in black leather and raised on four spoke chromed steel base. Swivel function smooth and uninterrupted, height 80 cm, width 75 cm, depth 65 cm
Ernst Plischke Chair with Tufted Upholstery
An Ernst Plischke attributed chair, C.1948. Constructed from New Zealand pine with hessian webbing and canvas backs, complete with original foam squabs and tufted red and cream woven upholstery, height 66 cm, width 55 cm, diameter 73 cm
Louis XVI Style Cream Sideboard by Cavit & Co
A Cavit & Co, Louis XVI style sideboard, matching the above table and chairs, parquetry top and pair of large cupboard doors, cream 'Terra' painted detail. 160 x 49 x 100 cm. Retail cost at time of purchase $14,350.
Mahogany-framed Airest daybed sofa, fully reupholstered
An Airest daybed sofa, manufactured in New Zealand, C. 1960s, framed in sleek mahogany and fully reupholstered, width 200 cm, height 90 cm, diameter 76 cm
Modernist Leather Bar Stools with Stainless Steel Frame
A pair of contemporary modernist bar stools, stainless steel frame with padded black leather seat, height 75 cm, width 36 cm, depth 36 cm
Mid Century Tub Chairs - Classic 1950s Design
A pair of mid century tub chairs, classic 1950s design, height 78 cm, width 83 cm, depth 77 cm
Airest Mid-Century Reclining Armchairs in Grey Finish
A pair of Airest mid-century reclining armchairs, sloped tapering armrests, sleek clean profile frame. Reupholstered in a superb grey finish. Push back reclining function, height 90 cm, width 68 cm, depth 80 cm each
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