Tony Paul Chair
Tony Paul, Chairs, Brass, Green Velvet, Rubel, America, 1954
By Tony Paul
Located in High Point, NC
A pair brass and green velvet chairs designed by Tony Paul and produced by Rubel, United States
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Tony Paul Sling Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of vintage sculptural Tony Paul Sling Chairs with reinforced black leather seats and
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Wrought Iron Chairs after Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of midcentury wrought iron chairs, having hoop form backs, and newly upholstered pad
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Chair Att. to Tony Paul with Tilt Backrest
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
wear, normal and consistent with age. Design attributed to Tony Paul, unsigned.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Triangular Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Triangular Lounge Chairs by Tony Paul, c. 1954, USA
Enameled Steel with Canvas and Rattan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wrought Iron Dining Chairs in the Style of Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Denton, TX
Rare set of four "Pasadena" Iron dining chairs by Polly of California. Architechual design makes
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Tony Paul for Rubel Set of 2 Cafe Spiral Back Wire Chairs & Table
By Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tony Paul designed, Rubel produced, Black enameled Brass Wire & Walnut pair of dining chairs and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wire
Mid Century Atomic Age Sling Chair in Leather, Iron & Chrome by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique single sling chair in chrome pipping, with a solid iron combination, Freshly Recovered in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
MCM Rocking Chair in Canvas on Wrought Iron Base After Tony Paul, c. 1960's
By Tony Paul
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from wrought iron with the original forest green canvas seat and back. An exceptional build. Buy them as-is or message us prior to checkout if you are interested to discu...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas
H 29.25 in W 25.5 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Attributed To Tony Paul
By Tony Paul, Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate set of four wrought iron dining armchairs attributed to Tony Paul feature minimal frames
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Dining Set by Tony Paul Iron Wire Travertine Raymor
By Raymor, Tony Paul
Located in Fraser, MI
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Designed by Tony Paul for Raymor.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron wicker and wood Compact Bar by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful and compact Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar designed by Tony Paul in the 1950s. Made from bent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 34.65 in W 14.97 in D 32.29 in
Sling Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
A pair of Tony Paul sling chairs, having a canvas sling seat, above an iron and chrome frame.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Three Wicker and Wood Armchairs and Table, Italy 1960s
By Tony Paul
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous midcentury wicker and wood table and chair set. This fantastic set is in the style of Tony
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wicker, Wood, Cherry
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass, Malachite & Amethyst Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
to the geometric angles of mid-century modernism.
Paul Maitland-Smith established the company in
Category
20th Century Thai Louis XIV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Malachite
H 4.25 in W 9 in D 5.875 in
Regency Style Maitland Smith Mahogany Faux Partners Desk Leather & Brass Details
By Maitland Smith
Located in Topeka, KS
you’ve been looking for AND its spectacular Regency style will host almost any style desk chair and if
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Revival Desks
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
angles of mid-century modernism.
Paul Maitland-Smith established the company in Hong Kong in 1979
Category
Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze
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Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron
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Dining armchairs
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2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 medium mirror in black brass. The F.A. 33 Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass, and mirror ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
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Aluminum, Metal, Brass
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Natural Parota Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These NATURAL PAROTA collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Textile, Wood
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
DUO Wall Sconce in Bronze and Blown Opal Glass by Blueprint Lighting, 2020
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Walter Gropius
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the DUO wall light designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2020. A handsome study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus. DUO is truly a go-anywhere...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Bronze, Nickel
H 9.75 in W 4.75 in D 5 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
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Metal
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table.
2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.
Category
2010s Modern Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Pair of French Bar Stools Rope and Metal by Audoux Minet, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful patina is evident along the abaca rope seating and backrest of this pair of bar stools by Adrien Audoux et Frida Minet, giving away their vintage status. This natural style...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Wrought Iron
One Arm “Banquet” Bed, Maria Pergay, C. 1967
By Maria Pergay
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
One Arm “Banquet” Bed, Maria Pergay, C. 1967
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Vintage 1960s Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile
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Pair of Tony Paul Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Oakland, CA
These whimsical chairs were designed by Tony Paul and were distributed by Raymor in the 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Tony Paul Sling Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Austin, TX
Two atomic age chairs by Tony Paul. Original black leather seat with chrome and steel frame
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set of Four Tony Paul Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Tony Paul for Rubel,1954. Love these and you will too! ;-)! Super sexy and very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tony Paul, Chairs, Brass, Green Velvet, Rubel, America, 1954
By Tony Paul
Located in High Point, NC
A pair brass and green velvet chairs designed by Tony Paul and produced by Rubel, United States
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tony Paul, Chairs, Brass, Green Velvet, Rubel, America, 1954
By Tony Paul
Located in High Point, NC
A pair brass and green velvet chairs designed by Tony Paul and produced by Rubel, United States
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tony Paul Tilt Back Chair Raymor
By Tony Paul, Raymor
Located in Garnerville, NY
Tony Paul designed metal frame tilt back chair. Black metal frame with wire metal mesh back and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Steel
Set of 4 Tony Paul Side Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Los Angeles, CA
side chairs w/canvas back, round rattan seat, & iron legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Iron Slipper Chairs by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Scarce pair of slipper lounge chairs by Tony Paul with low-profile, angular wrought iron frames
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Tony Paul Armchair in Knoll Boucle
By Tony Paul
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tony Paul's wrought iron armchair reupholstered in a cream Knoll Boucle fabric. Chair has original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Tony Paul Cafe Chairs in Black Lacquered Wire MoMA "Good Design"
By Tony Paul
Located in Oakland, CA
Lacquered steel wire Cafe chairs with round upholstered seats by 1950s New York designer Tony Paul
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
A rare tall back sling chair in leather, iron & chrome atrib. to Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique single sling chair in chrome pipping , with solid iron combination , original patch work
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Tony Paul Armchair
By Tony Paul
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comfortable armchair reupholstered in a celery colored weave. Chair retains original plastic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Set of Tony Paul Male and Female Lounge Chairs, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Very Avant Garde set of Tony Paul with a wicker seat a wrought iron base, a rope and canvas back
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tony Paul Pair Atomic Brass and Metal Candle Sconces, ca 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Unusual Pair of Brass and Iron Atomic Style Candle Sconces designed by Tony Paul in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Newly Upholstered Wrought Iron and Wood Chair Attributed to Clifford Pascoe
By Clifford Pascoe, Paul McCobb, Tony Paul
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered chair made of wrought iron and wood attributed to Clifford Pascoe.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 27.56 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Pair Of Petite Bergere Chairs From A Tony Duquette Estate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Bergere chairs in original upholstery. Screen is also from the same Malibu Duquette
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Mid-Century Modernist Tony Paul Table Lamp for Westwood Industries, 1950s
By Tony Paul, Westwood Industries
Located in London, GB
Paul for Westwood Industries Inc., USA circa 1950s.
American industrial designer Tony Paul was born
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Four Stylish Iron Side Chairs
By Gallo Original Iron Works 1
Located in New York, NY
of use, normal and consistent with age. Nice metal work reminiscent of Umanoff, and Tony Paul.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Wrought Iron Armchairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Mid Century wrought iron and upholstered arm chairs in the style of Tony Paul with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Asian Arm Chairs From A Tony Duquette Commission
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of low Chinese arm chairs with hand-leafed frames from the Tony Duquette designed estate of
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Armchairs
Tony Paul, Chair, Brass, Green Velvet, Rubel, America, 1954
By Tony Paul
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green velvet chair designed by Tony Paul and produced by Rubel, United States, 1954.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tony Paul Lounge Chair
By Tony Paul
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wrought iron frame and upholstered body reupholstered about three years ago. Metal frame is capped in front with two plastic clear balls!
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Two Tony Paul for Raymor Ice Cream Parlor Group Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice pair of Tony Paul for Raymor twisted iron black metal chairs. Open metal framework, with four
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Set of Four Tony Paul for Woodlin-Hall Black Enameled Iron Bistro Chairs, 1950s
By Tony Paul, Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of four Tony Paul "Ice Cream Parlor Group"Indoor Outdoor Black Metal Chairs manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 15 in D 16 in
Tony Paul Tripod Wicker Stool, America, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Utrecht, NL
stool is perfect to add visual interest to any space.
This authentic Tony Paul wicker and walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Gothic 1950s Iron Rod Black + Brass High Back Accent Chair Vintage Minimalist
By Tony Paul, Paul Tuttle, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very fun, low cost 50s minimally constructed tall enameled steel rod dining chair. This example has
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 40.5 in W 14 in D 19 in
Children's Wrought Iron Hoop Chair, Attributed to Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Ferndale, MI
In the style of Tony Paul, a stylish children's hoop chair or salesman sample made of wrought iron
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tony Paul Spiral Back Cafe Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Hudson, NY
Designed by Tony Paul for Rubel 1954.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Iron Circle Chairs, Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Indoor Outdoor, California Design. Welded black iron frames with seats and backs upholstered in red woven fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Tony Paul Iron Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Berkeley, CA
Exceedingly rare pair of iron lounge chairs designed by Tony Paul. Each chair feature a pivoting
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
4 Tony Paul Cafe Chairs with Spiral Backs
By Tony Paul
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tre's adorable!
Designed by Tony Paul for Rubel,1954.
If Alexander Calder designed a chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
1954 Mid-century Modern Metal "Owl" Chair by Tony Paul for Rubel
By Tony Paul
Located in West Reading, PA
This is an "Owl" Chair, designed by Tony Paul and produced by Ravel in America in 1954. It is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Canvas, reed and iron lounge chair by Tony Paul
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Canvas, Reed and Iron Chair by Tony Paul
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Iron
Solid walnut, leather & steel chairs by Tony Paul
Located in Hollywood, CA
A pair of solid walnut chairs with sculpted detailing, original patinaned metal supports, and
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Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Table and Chairs Designed by Tony Paul
Located in Dallas, TX
Table and two chairs. The 24" diameter, 22.5" tall table has a maple top. the two chairs are
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
A Modernist Metal, Wood and Leather Armchair attr. to Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
to Tony Paul, American circa 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Metal Dining Set
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
McCobb - Tony Paul style.
Chair measurements:
32" tall
18" wide
21" deep
20" seat height
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Iron & Leather Dining Set
Located in New York, NY
Iron frame dinette set with four matching chairs in the manner of Tony Paul circa 1950 and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Rare Tony Paul Iron Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Berkeley, CA
Exceedingly rare pair of iron lounge chairs designed by Tony Paul. Each chair feature a pivoting
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Circle Chairs Designed by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff
By Tony Paul
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of iron circle chairs, designed by Joseph Cicchelli in 1953 and featured in the Museum of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
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Tony Paul Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic tony paul chair available at 1stDibs. A tony paul chair — often made from metal, fabric and iron — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tony paul chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each tony paul chair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one tony paul chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Raymor produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Tony Paul Chair?
A tony paul chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,450, while the lowest priced sells for $485 and the highest can go for as much as $8,450.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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