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Custom Made Mohair Velvet Armchair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 Armchair
A custom-made lounge chair with solid hardwood frame, stained
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Marc Sadler Armchair and Ottoman Model "Poggiapiedé Hal", 1997
By Marc Sadler
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
L 66 x P 54
Model Poggiapiedé Hal
Designed in 1997
Published by Cassina
Metal structure upholstered
Category
1990s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 54 L Armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Gae Aulenti
Producer - Knoll
Model - 54 L Armchairs
Design Period - Seventies
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 24.02 in
Nino Zoncada Armchair Model "1101" by Cassina from Italy, 1958
By Nino Zoncada, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "1101" armchair model was designed by Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada and manufactured by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Philippe Starck Miss Dorn Model Armchair for Disform, c. 1982, France.
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Philippe Starck Miss Dorn model armchair for Disform 1982.
Black metal structure, original black
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Armchairs Model EK32 by Hynek Gottwald, 1935
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of rare Bauhaus cantilever chrome-plated tubular steel armchairs, model "EK32", designed by
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 26.38 in
Armchair Model "1101" by Cassina from Italy, 1958 with the Manufacturers Label
By Nino Zoncada, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "1101" armchair model was designed by Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada and manufactured by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Swinging Armchair, Model Pj-si-07-b, Chandigarh 1955, rare
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Gourcuff Gradenigo / Galerie 54, 2010
This is a museum piece. Photos before restoration as well as
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metallic Thread
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 25.2 in
Armchair, Model 1788, of Beech by Hans J. Wegner and Fritz Hansen, 1978
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The armchair, known as model 1788, is an elegant piece of furniture with an iconic wooden back in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 21.26 in
Triva Model Z Loveseat by Bengt Ruda
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bengt Ruda
Located in Berkeley, CA
: Beech, wool
Measurements: 54? wide x 29.5? deep x 32.25? tall
Condition:
In excellent original
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
Ulysse Left O2 Armchair by Babel Brune
Located in Geneve, CH
Ulysse left O2 armchair by Babel Brune
Dimensions: D 63 x W 54 x H 67 cm, Seat H 35 cm.
Material
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Ulysse Right O2 Armchair by Babel Brune
Located in Geneve, CH
Ulysse Right O2 armchair by Babel Brune
Dimensions: D 63 x W 54 x H 67 cm, Seat H 35 cm.
Material
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Peter Lovig Nielsen Desk + Folke Ohlsson Armchair, 1960s, Scandinavian Design
By Folke Ohlsson, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Desk, Denmark, circa 1960s. Designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen, this model is known as the Boomerang
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 32 in
European Armchairs Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Europe Late 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
What connected European seating models of the mid- and later 20th century was that comfort and
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Walnut Armchairs, Late 16th Century, French Renaissance, with Ram Mask C
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
"This rare pair of upholstered open armchairs relate to examples in museum collections in France
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 42.52 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Pair of "Edouard" Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
conversation chair. This type of seating was an armchair style which emerged during the European Renaissance in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
H 40.16 in W 29.93 in D 36.62 in
John Vesey Clean Lined Lounge Chair
By John Vesey
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined model "V-54" lounge chairs, by John Vesey, circa 1960s. While it appears to be chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Sculpted Brass Chairs, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of sculpted brass chairs, Misaya
Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63)
Hand
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
armchairs, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 54.25 in W 37.25 in D 32 in
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural throne armchair, attributed to
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 50.63 in W 34.25 in D 30 in
Philippe Starck Pair Of Miss Dorn Model Armchairs for Disform, c. 1982
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Philippe Starck Miss Dorn model armchairs for Disform 1982.
Black metal structure, original
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Set of Armchairs, Model No 62 Made In Teak By Niels O. Møller From 1962s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of two armchairs, model NO 62, designed by N.O. Møller in 1962, is a rare and exquisite
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Custom Made Boucle Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design
Model 54 Lounge Chair
A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and produced at
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A Low Table, Model 771, Cassina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Literature
Domus 453, agosto 1967, p.54
Domus 455, ottobre 1967, p.62-63
Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio 1950
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Lilla Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
of Chandigarh, India, matched to a fully upholstered Model ‘Pj Si 30 A’ Committee Chair.
Hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 26.38 in
4 B33 MART STAM CANTILEVER CHAIRS AND 1 S34 ARMCHAIR - 80s - 1980
By Mart Stam
Located in Paris, FR
model.
.
Rare to have such a series.
.
Dimensions :
4 large chairs:
Height 84 cm
Width 48 cm
Depth 54
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Solid Teak Six Danish Armchairs by Th. Harlev for Farstrup Møbler
Located in London, GB
Stunning set of six Mid-Century Danish teak armchairs / dining chairs by Th. Harlev for Farstrup
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Classic Mid-Century Modern office or desk armchair, model DAT-1 on castors and tilt swivel in off
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Two Seats Sofa Pierre Chareau Style
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Bochum, NRW
in.), height 80 cm (31.50 in.)
Same model pair of Armchairs available to match the sofa (item no
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 32.29 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Fabric
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard foam core covered with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard foam core covered with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 76 in W 500 in D 102 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Le Corbusier (1887-1965) - Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) "Lawyer Chair"
By Le Corbusier
Located in Altwies, LU
Le Corbusier (1887-1965) - Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
Lawyer chair model teak armchair with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 35.04 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
Seats in Walnut and Embossed Leather, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
structure is based on the traditional models of the Spanish armchair, providing decorative details from
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
Postmodern Vintage Rattan Six Dining Chairs by Borek Sipek Czech Republic 1988
By B. Sipek
Located in Vienna, AT
great, very rare and comfortable wicker seating set, which includes four armchairs model Liba and two
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 29.73 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves
By Edward Wormley
Located in Monrovia, CA
leaves 84 inches in diameter.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 5480 sculpted a-frame armchairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Josef Hoffmann 'Buenos Aires' Suite by J&J Kohn, Austria, Early 20th Century
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Austin, TX
and reupholstered.
Measurements:
Settee: 54" W x 28" D x 29" H
Armchairs (each:) 31.25" W x 28
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
H 40 in W 75 in D 58 in
De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in
90s Postmodern Vico Magistretti De Padova Incisa Chair Burgundy Saddle Leather
By DePadova 1, Vico Magistretti
Located in Basel, BS
model.
Superb 90s postmodern chair by coveted and sought after Italian designer. A must for any space
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ten Beech Velvet Grey Blue Dining Chairs, 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage set of ten vintage dining chairs or armchairs from grey stained beech
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 30.52 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard foam core covered with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS/600
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS/600
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS/600
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard foam core covered with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 76 in W 500 in D 102 in
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consisting of individual, addable armchair elements.
Additional information:
Material: Leather
Model: DS/600
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in
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Model 54 Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the model 54 armchair you’re looking for. Each model 54 armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and fabric. If you’re shopping for a model 54 armchair, we have 39 options in-stock, while there are 22 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer model 54 armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A model 54 armchair, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Gae Aulenti each produced at least one beautiful model 54 armchair that is worth considering.
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