Late 20th Century Cowhide Armchairs
Cowhide LC1 armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Lasne, BE
Chair in black cowhide and metal frame by Le Corbusier. Stamped Le Corbusier. Seat height: 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Large cowhide armchair on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this fantastic large English cowhide armchair on wheels with an amazing appearance.
With its reclining backrest, this is a armchair in which you can sit for hours. Additi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Classical Roman Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
LC1 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, 1980s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Norwalk, CT
The LC1 chair is an icon of modern design, combining functional comfort with an exceptional aesthetic, featuring a tubular steel frame, and this example has black hair on cowhide sta...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Maitland Smith Bamboo Armchairs with Cowhide Zebra Print Leather Seats, 1990s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hamburg, PA
A magnificent pair of faux bamboo mahogany armchairs with leather and cowhide zebra print fabric. The chairs are accented with brass finials and rawhide detail. These chairs would wo...
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1990s Indonesian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.38 in W 26.25 in D 27 in
Cowhide LC1 armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in cowhide and metal frame by Le Corbusier. Stamped Le Corbusier. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age of the armchair.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1984
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Lasne, BE
LC4 lounge chair in foalhide, leather and metal. Stamped LC4 and Cassina. Seat height: 28 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Insanely unique set of two cowhide leather Chesterfield armchairs/arm chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this set of two very expressive and well-designed cowhide Chesterfield armchairs.
Due to their striking design and comfortable seating, this set is a good addition for lo...
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
H 32.29 in W 33.86 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Set of Cowhide Armchairs, 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful set of armchairs made of cowhide with use it has acquired even more appearance. These robust chairs are covered with cowhide. The armchairs have a very strong framework and...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
Elegant Pair of Italian Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant Italian armchairs with cowhide upholstered seats.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Set of Two Ethnic Inspired Armchairs in the Style of the 30's in Palm Wood E541
Located in Lyon, FR
Stool vincent vincent "80/20" burnt oak - VV112
Presents the latest creation of the cabinetmaker Vincent Vincent. This Ethnic inspired stool in solid oak will bring a unique touch...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Primitive Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood, Palmwood
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 33.86 in
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Le Corbusier & Cassina - Sofa LC2 Black Leather
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic LC3 sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret in 1928.
Cassina edition in black leather.
Engraved serial number and Cassina signature.
Very nice condition.
W...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
4 Metal Iron Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35 3/4in W: 19 1/2in D: 20 1/4in SH: 19 1/2in
This set of 4 Metal Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs are made of the highest quality and are perfect for you ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Charlotte Perriand & Le Corbusier for Cassina LC6 Dining Table or Desk
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed in 1928 as a collaboration between Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier, this minimalist modern Italian dining table was developed years ahead of its time and retains its mod...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Maitland Smith Faux Tortoise Bamboo Lacquered Two Door Cabinet, Circa 1980
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rochester, NY
Maitland Smith faux bamboo tortoise finish bow front two door cabinet / splayed front legs / exotically decorated lacquered panels / black lacquered interior w/ fitted center shelf /...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Three-Seater Natural Leather Space Age Sofa, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Splendid three-seater sofa made in Italy in the 70s. The seat is very comfortable and supportive. The pads are still original and in very good condition. Original natural leather uph...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 90.95 in D 40.56 in
Vintage Contemporary Corbusier for Cassina Lc1 Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Contemporary leather lounge chair. The iconic Corbusier design made by the Cassina group in Italy. Beautiful chrome frame with a deep brown leather upholstery. Ta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in W 25.5 in D 16 in
Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, Sweden, 1960
By Johannes Andersen, Trensum
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Capri sofa designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Trensum, Sweden, 1960. This fine example retains the original upholstery in good condition. There are a few light spots so ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Biomorphic kidney-shaped coffee table with faux eggshell lacquer mosaic pattern
By Karl Springer, Alexander Lamont, Jean Dunand, Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
Biomorphic kidney-shaped coffee table, Mid-century style, c. 1980s
Zebra/tiger faux eggshell lacquer mosaic and inlaid wood pattern print finish on composite top, wooden legs
A tru...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
H 17.92 in W 47.64 in D 28.75 in
Chinoiserie-Themed, Painted & Parcel-Gilt Etagere Shelf by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
80” H x 23.50” W x 16.75” D
Materials: Mahogany, Marble Top, Gilded Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Marble
H 80 in W 23.5 in D 16.75 in
Vintage oriental folding screen Bamboo with fabric, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo wooden folding screen, screen or partition with four wall panels. Bamboo in combination with a beautiful drawing of flowers and birds in cheerful colors lan...
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, IT
At the height of the Seventies, in an era of innovation and avant-garde design, a sofa was born that remains a testimony to the genius of Tito Agnoli and the craftsmanship of the Cin...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Bonanza Lounge Chair for C&B Italia, 1970, Set of 3
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set composed of three Bonanza lounge chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer C&B Italia (now B&B Italia), in 1970.
The set features a ch...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Plastic, Leather, Foam
H 30.71 in W 25.99 in D 39.38 in
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal Bauhaus style Thonet chrome tube cantilever frame & cognac leather armchairs in the style of Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich, set of 12. Beautiful condition...
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 22 in D 24 in
Le Corbusier LC3 Leather and Chrome Sofa
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Authentic LC2 sofa in chrome and black leather designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand and produced by Cassina.
Black leather. Stamped. Some Patina on leather.
Category
Vintage 1980s Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Modern Tessellated Marble & Pencil Bamboo Waterfall Style Side Tables, Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are awesome! This is a pair of modern tessellated waterfall style tables wrapped in pencil or reeded bamboo. They date to the 1970s or 80s and are believed to be Italian.They a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
H 22 in W 27.5 in D 22.5 in
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Stokke Gravity Balans Armchair, Designed by P. Opsvik, 1980s
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Stokke Gravity Balans armchair, designed by Peter Opsvik, 1980s. Fully original, signed. Superficial cracks in the skin on the seat. Generally very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
Rocking Chair Designed by Paul Tuttle, Strässle, Switzerland, 1970s
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
A rocking chair designed by Paul Tuttle, Strässle, Switzerland in the 1970s Fully original, without renovation. The chair uses the highest quality natural leather. There are visible ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs with Cowhide, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1970s. Attributed to Arne Norell.
Dark stained beech and leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
LC1 armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina 1970S, set of 2
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 2 chairs in cowhide and metal frame by Le Corbusier. Stamped Le Corbusier. Seat height: 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Cowhide LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Lasne, BE
LC4 Lounge chair in cowhide, leather and metal. Stamped LC4 Le Corbusier. Seat height: 30 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chic Pair of Hand Wrought Iron Armchairs with Cowhide Animal Print Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of hand wrought iron frame armchairs upholstered in chic animal print cowhide.
arm height 26.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.5 in W 16 in D 20.75 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Pair of LC1 Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1928 and produced by Cassina since 1960.
Identification number 5402, Cassina edition from t...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
1970s, Danish High-Backed Armchair, Teak, Fabric, Cowskind
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, completely renovated, reupholstered high back armchair. Brand new upholstery with natural coconut mat. Upholstered in quality light gray upholstery fabric. Brand new neck pillow...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Fabric, Teak
1970's Marcel Breuer Wassily Style Armchair in Cowhide
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
The 1970's Marcel Breuer Wassily 'Style' Armchair was reimagined in thick hairy Texas cowhide.
The chair is great vintage condition with minimal wear to the chrome frame. The frame...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe 1970s Armchair, Cowhide and Polished Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Valladolid, ES
Magnificent midcentury armchair "Brno Flat chair" design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Seat produced in the 1970s with a modern and contemporary aesthetics. The structure is...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Show Stealer Artisan Made Painted and Cowhide Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fun one of a kind conversation piece of an armchair having hand painted black and white geometric and animal print decoration and upholstered in complimentary brown and cream cowhide.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Swedish Easy Chair with Cowhide, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1970s. Attributed to Arne Norell.
Dark stained beech and leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
"Kilin" Brazilian Midcentury Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1973
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues "Kilin" armchair it’s made of hard structure (freijo) and cowhide seat and back. The chair is in original condition with minor wear to the hard wooden fr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs Restored in Stevie Howell "Brambles"
By Milo Baughman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs Restored in Stevie Howell "Brambles" with Brazilian Cowhide Welting and Bolster Pillow
We designed this one-of-a-kind pair of Parsons style chai...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Linen
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs Restored in Stevie Howell "Brambles"
By Milo Baughman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs Restored in Stevie Howell "Brambles" with Brazilian Cowhide Welting and Bolster Pillow
We designed this one-of-a-kind pair of Parsons style chairs...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Linen
1970s Arkana Safari Sling Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke in New Cowhide Leather
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our restoration team has raised the bar for the Safari chair. Not only did we go with new, authentic cowhide leather, but the frame has been repainted to match the original black sat...
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
H 27 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of LC1 Sling Chairs in Cowhide, by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of LC1 sling chairs in Cowhide, by Cassina
Each chair stamped " Le Corbusier, LC 1 and numbered (1436 & 1369)
Excellent 1991 examples of Le Corbusier's, Charlotte Perriand and...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pine and Cowhide Chair, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pine framed rustic chair upholstered in white cowhide. Some age appropriate wear to the frame.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Pine
Pair of Midcentury American Armchairs Done by W. Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Warren Platner (June 18, 1919–April 17, 2006) was an American architect and interior designer.
Platner produced a furniture collection that has proved to be a continuing icon of 196...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Palisander
Western Arm or Lounge Chair in Wrought Iron Horn Antler and Cow Hide
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Western Arm or Lounge Chair in Wrought Iron Horn Antler and Cow Hide. One-off Miami Beach 1980's.
Unique, brutalist bizarre, fantasy sculptural furniture ‘Chieftan’ chair in wrought ...
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Late 20th Century American Black Forest Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Cowskin Lounge Chairs Brushed Steel, 1970
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and unusual pair of lounge chair designed by unknown designer or manufacturer, Italy, 1970. The chairs have a brushed steel tubular metal frame and cow skin upholstered sea...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sergio Rodrigues 'Kilin' Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s 'Kilin' armchair by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues with cowhide sling back and seat, against rich toned wood frame. Excellent vintage condition, consistent with age and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Pair of Vintage Antler Armchairs by Anthony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage, hair on hide, antler armchairs by Anthony Redmile. These chairs feature graceful animal form front legs with hoof feet. They are sculptural as well as functional. In...
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Late 20th Century Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Antler, Cowhide, Wood
Mid-Century Desk Chair by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic Steelcase armchair, newly upholstered in "Hair on Calf Hide."
Polished chrome frame, black casters, rolls perfectly.
The seat height is adjustable. Original Label on bottom ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vico Magistretti Incisa Swivel Armchair, 1990s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Winnetka, IL
A beautiful example of Magistretti's Incisa swivel armchair, designed in 1992 for De Padova. The recipient of many awards including the Compasso d'Oro in 1967 and 1979 and the Gold M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1980's Chauffeuse Covered With Cow Hide
By Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
A 1980's low armchair by Steiner, covered at nine of genuine beautiful cowhide.
You can sit in all directions, including on backrest.
Category
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Le Corbusier Sling Chair in Hide
By Le Corbusier, Charles Stendig
Located in New York, NY
A vintage LC1 sling chair in cowhide with adjustable back, leather armrests and a tubular chrome frame. The piece was designed by Le Corbusier and manufactured by Stendig.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Kilin Brazilian Caviuna Armchair by Sergio Rodriguez
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Kilin caviuna armchair by Sergio Rodriguez upholstered with cowhide.
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Hide, Wood
Charles Hollis Jones "Oakland Raiders" Armchair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Designed for Al Davis,late owner of the Oakland Raiders.
These were for Mr. Davis's personal conference room at the stadium.
These were for Mr. Davis's personal conference room at the stadium.
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Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Sixteen Davis Allen Chairs
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
Sixteen Davis Allen Andover Chairs produced in italy by Stendig. Upholstered in A. Edelman Cowhide. Net Price per chair - $400.
These were introduced before Knoll bought the r...
These were introduced before Knoll bought the r...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cowhide
PAIR ART DECO CHROME AND ZEBRA PRINT ARM CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair Art deco chrome and Zebra print Arm Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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Set of Four Vintage McGuire Captain's Chairs
Located in Southfield, MI
Lovely set of four vintage McGuire signed captain's chairs rendered in heavy rattan with leather bindings, brass supports, and ocelot-imprinted cowhide coverings. Removed from the lo...
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Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Cowhide BRNO Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair BRNO chairs, newly upholstered in soft camel-flecked cowhide.
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Custom Made Cowhide and Cane Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Killer looking pair of custom made cowhide and cane chairs. They are large and comfortable, and covered in real cowhide. The cowhide on the loose cushions is splitting, so needs to b...
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Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cane, Cowhide
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Late 20th Century Cowhide Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of late 20th century cowhide armchairs is available at 1stDibs. Late 20th century cowhide armchairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Late 20th century cowhide armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Sergio Rodrigues, Le Corbusier and Arkana Furniture are consistently popular.
How Much are Late 20th Century Cowhide Armchairs?
Late 20th century cowhide armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.
Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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