Dan Johnson for California Living Model 2750 Lounge Chair with Sheepskin
View Similar Items
Dan Johnson for California Living Model 2750 Lounge Chair with Sheepskin
About the Item
- Creator:Dan Johnson (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 32.75 in (83.19 cm)Depth: 35 in (88.9 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:2000
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition. Sheepskin is new.
- Seller Location:SAINT LOUIS, MO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1701212041483
Dan Johnson
While most postwar furniture designers were looking to the future, Dan Johnson found inspiration in the past. The mid-century modern maverick is remembered for his beautiful armchairs, lounge chairs and dining tables with designs that are reminiscent of ancient Rome.
The American furniture designer began his career in the late 1940s by creating solid wood pieces like desks and dining chairs for California furniture manufacturer Hayden Hall. By the early 1950s, he was designing chairs and tables for American furniture importer and producer Selig. In 1955, Johnson moved to Rome on an apartment design commission. While there, he launched Dan Johnson Studio with the goal of bringing a modern approach to the Roman furniture of antiquity.
The pieces from this era of Johnson’s career are characterized by their sculptural metal designs. His most famous work was the elegant Gazelle line, sold in America by Selig. It features dining tables, coffee tables and multiple chair designs that involve a green “Pompeian Verde” patina, metal framing and traditional caning techniques. Due to a high manufacturing cost, the production line was limited and is highly exclusive today.
Another popular design by Johnson for Selig in the 1950s was the Viscount chair. More typical of the mid-century style, it was made with a wood frame, polished brass accents and orange leather upholstery. In the 1960s, Johnson designed a similar aluminum chair for American furniture manufacturer and distributor Shelby Williams, this one with blue upholstery.
Johnson died in 1978. The Gazelle armchair is in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum and Denver Art Museum, and a prototype of the Gazelle lounge chair is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Interior designers regularly use Johnson’s furniture for upscale outdoor spaces in California and New York.
On 1stDibs, find Dan Johnson seating, tables, desks and more.
- Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California SheepskinBy Eero Saarinen, KnollLocated in SAINT LOUIS, MOA favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcylced womb chairs are some of our most pop...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsSheepskin
- Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair Without Ottoman in California SheepskinBy Eero Saarinen, KnollLocated in SAINT LOUIS, MONote: The listing is for womb chair only, no ottoman included. A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting f...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsSheepskin
- Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California SheepskinBy Arne Jacobsen, Fritz HansenLocated in SAINT LOUIS, MOWe have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This egg chai...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsSheepskin
- Forsyth x Old Hickory Butte Bench with Custom California Sheepskin CushionBy Old Hickory Furniture CompanyLocated in SAINT LOUIS, MOForsyth X Old Hickory butte bench with custom California sheepskin cushion and Loro Piana buffalo leather When the Old Hickory Furniture Company a...Category
2010s American Modern Benches
MaterialsSheepskin, Hickory, Leather
- Hans Wegner Early Flag Halyard Chair with SheepskinBy Hans J. WegnerLocated in SAINT LOUIS, MOAn early c. 1950 Flag Halyard chair in very good vintage condition. Hans Wegner conceived this iconic design while lounging at the beach. We added one of our cozy, high loft Californ...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsSteel
- Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor - 2 Chairs AvailableLocated in SAINT LOUIS, MODescription Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
MaterialsBeads
- Dan Johnson for Shelby Williams Crucible ChairBy Dan Johnson, Shelby WilliamsLocated in BROOKLYN, NYDan Johnson for Shelby Williams Crucible Chair having cast aluminum and wood frame on upholstered seat and back. Beautiful lines on this seldom found chair. In amazing original vinta...Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsAluminum, Bronze
- Pair of Dan Johnson for Selig Black Lacquered High-Back Lounge Chairs, 1950sBy Dan Johnson, SeligLocated in San Francisco, CArare pair of 1950s black lacquered high-back upholstered lounge chairs by Dan Johnson for Selig. Features elegantly tapered opposing curvilinear lines with a distinctive yet timel...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of bronze Gazelle chairs Dan JohnsonBy Dan JohnsonLocated in Atlanta, GAA pair of bronze "Gazelle" armchairs model 20B. These amazingly sculptural chairs were designed and cast in solid bronze by Dan Johnson circa 1950s. Iconic mid-century silhouette tha...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsBronze
$36,000 / set - Dan Johnson Walnut and Brass Viscount Chair by SeligBy Dan JohnsonLocated in Wilton, CTThis Dan Johnson Viscount chair is in its original condition. It has a lovely patina and has kept its structural integrity due to its fine workmanship. Upholstered in its original bl...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsBrass
- Restored Wrought Iron Chair and Ottoman by Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron, USABy Dan JohnsonLocated in Deland, FLClassic design meets modern materials. This ultra-rare chair and ottoman set, designed by Dan Johnson and produced by Pacific Iron between the late 40's and early 50's, has recently ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsWrought Iron
- Dan Johnson"Viscount" ChairBy Selig, Dan JohnsonLocated in Highland, INOften incorrectly attributed to Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen, these elegant chairs are an early design by American architect Dan Johnson. They were produced and distributed by Sel...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsBrass
