Pair Of Armchairs Bega
Melchiorre Bega Italian Pair of Armchairs, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of armchairs design by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1950s. The chairs have a compact curved form
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Melchiore BEGA
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in London, GB
A pair of stylish Italian armchairs by Melchiore Bega. With French polished tapering walnut legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Blue Armchairs attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Cherry Wood, Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of blue armchairs attributed to Melchiorre Bega, cherry wood, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.11 in W 27.17 in D 29.73 in
Melchiorre Bega, Armchairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1949
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and beige fabric armchairs designed by Melchiorre Bega and produced by
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Melchiorre Bega Wing Chairs from the 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of wing chairs from the 1950s.
Design: Melchiorre Bega.
Frame and legs of wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
20th Century Turquoise Italian Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
polished Walnut, designed most likely by Melchiorre Bega in good condition. The sculptural armchairs have a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé
H 41 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Italian Green Skai & Wood '50s Armchairs in the Style of Melchiorre Bega
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Melchiorre Bega, Paolo Buffa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful and rare pair of light & forest green skai & wood armchair was produced in Italy in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plaster, Wood
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Pair of High Backs Italian Armchairs by Melchiorre Bega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of high backs Italian armchairs by Melchiorre Bega with strikingly modern lines.
Covered with
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20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Wingback Chairs by Melchiorre Bega 1940s, Reupholstered in Metaphore Fabric
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of wingback chairs designed by Melchiorre Bega, Italy 1940s, completely restored and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 36.23 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Italian Modern Lounge Chairs Attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Italy ca 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Utrecht, NL
Born into a family of furniture makers, Melchiorre Bega represented a leading figure in the Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Armchairs, Melchiorre Bega Style, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of armchairs, Melchiorre Bega (in the style of), Italian production from the 1950s.
Wood and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Italian Midcentury Art Deco Briar Walnut Wood Pair of Armchairs with Stools
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Melchiorre Bega, Dassi, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1940s midcentury Art Deco armchairs and stool with beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 27.17 in
Petite Armchairs in Blue Mohair in the Style of Melchiorre Bega - a Pair
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid century Italian armchairs in the style of Melchiorre Bega. Petite in size. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair
1950s Set featuring a Sofa and a pair of Armchairs by Melchirorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Paris, FR
A rare and elegant set by Melchiorre Bega, architect and designer, who was active between the 1930s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 27.56 in W 67.33 in D 34.26 in
Pair of Armchairs Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern armchairs newly upholstered in a premium, taupe, pure Alpaca wool fabric
Category
2010s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair of Armchairs Upholstered in Pure Ivory Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern armchairs newly upholstered in a premium, ivory, pure Alpaca wool fabric
Category
2010s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich, Poltrona Frau, Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of first edition Metropolis armchairs by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1950s. Newly upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
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Walnut, Genuine Sheepskin
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
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Sculptural Pair of Adolf Wrenger Armchairs in Beech and Velvet, Germany, 1950s
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This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Adolf Wrenger and produced by his company in Lippe, Germany in the early 1950s. The frames in solid, stained beech wood with sculptural ar...
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H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
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Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s.
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Pair of Melchiorre Bega Grey Velvet Armchairs
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of armchairs upholstered in grey velvet.
Wood feet.
Designed by Melchiorre Bega.
Italy
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Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of corner chairs attributed to Melchiorre Bega. The original vintage structure has been newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood
Rare Pair of Melchiorre Bega Armchairs
By Melchiorre Bega
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elegant pair of Melchiorre Bega armchairs 1950
grey velvet and walnut
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Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Melchiorre Bega, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of Italian armchairs attributed to Melchiorre Bega from the 1950s.
Melchiorre Bega
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Pair of Midcentury Armchairs Melchiorre Bega of Yellow Velvet Numbered from 1938
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of armchairs by Melchiorre Bega from 1938-1940. The pair of armchairs has been
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Melchiorre Bega for Grand Hotel Milano, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Melchiorre Bega armchairs for Grand Hotel Milano, 1950. Pair of Melchiorre Bega armchairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Velvet
H 35.83 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Melchiorre Bega Pair of Midcentury Walnut, Brass and Red Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of midcentury 1940s armchairs made of a walnut frame with solid brass back legs, newly
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H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Stunning Pair of Sculptural Italian Mahogany Silk Armchairs by Melchiorre Bega
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These chairs have just been upholstered with a beautiful, sturdy textured silk upholstery with gorgeous double piping detail. Gorgeous, sleek design.
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H 38.75 in W 23.25 in D 22 in
Pair of Melchiorre Bega Armchairs in Walnut, Brass, Ivory Fabric, Italy, 1940s
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Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare pair of armchairs was designed by Melchiorre Bega and produced in Italy in
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H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 34.26 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs Attributed to Melchiorre Bega in Bordeaux Velvet, 1950
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Pair of Italian armchairs attributed to Melchiorre Bega in Bordeaux velvet, 1950s. The pair of
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Melchiorre Bega Armchairs Model 511
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Pair mid-century Italian armchairs blue velvet Melchiorre Bega feet wood brass.
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20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs Attributed to Melchiorre Bega
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Melchiorre Bega, in good condition. The backrest of the armchairs are slightly curved with slim arched
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Melchiorre Bega Pair Of Red Velvet Armchairs
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Pair of armchairs designed by Melchiorre Bega for the forniture of the Hotel Bristol in Merano
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Melchiorre Bega Pair Of High Armchair From Hotel Bristol In Merano
By Melchiorre Bega
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Important pair of large armchairs designed by Melchiorre Bega for the forniture of the Hotel
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Melchiorre Bega Set of Two High Back Armchairs, 1940s, Italy
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Pair of Melchiorre Bega Mid-Century Modern design armchairs, Italy 1940s.
Art Deco floral club
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Pair of Italian Armchairs by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1950s
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Pair of Italian Armchairs by Melchiorre Bega in Brown Bouclè, 1950s
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Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Melchiorre Bega, Italy
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Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Melchiorre Bega, Italy.
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Stunning Pair of Sculptural Mahogany and Silk Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
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These chairs have just been upholstered with a beautiful, sturdy textured silk upholstery with gorgeous double piping detail. Gorgeous, sleek design.
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Pair of Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Walnut and Merino Sheepskin Armchairs C1940
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serve as co-editor of Domus in 1942 with Melchiorre Bega.
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H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
For Matt - Package deal
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Melchiorre Bega Attributed Pair
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Pair of Italian Armchairs Attributed to Melchiorre Bega, 1945-1950
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Pair of 1945-1950 Italian armchairs attributed to Melchiorre Bega.
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Melchiorre Bega Pair of Armchairs in Mauve Velvet, Italy 1950
By Melchiorre Bega
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Pair of Melchiorre Bega armchairs newly reupholstered in mauve cotton/viscose velvet, original
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Pair of Italian Bergere Armchairs
By Melchiorre Bega
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1950s very comfortable Italian pair of armchairs in the style of Melchiorre Bega.
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1950s Bergeres Attributed to Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of bergères attributed to Melchiorre Bega.
Original conditions.
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Pair of armchairs design Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
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pair of armchairs 50 years, design Melchiorre Bega, in cotton knit, gray, published in the book
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Pair Of Arm Chairs by Melchiorre Bega And Mario Gottardi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important pair of arm chairs by Melchiorre Bega and Mario Gottardi, promient Milanese architects.
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Italian Mid Century Blue Velvet Large Armchairs with Brass Feet, Milano, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of armchairs with brass feet and blue velvet upholstery attributed to Melchiorre
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
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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.
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