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Alvar Aalto Model 31 Cantilevered Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Ferndale, MI
I believe this to be an early production chair in original somewhat worn finish. One of several designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto during time he was building a tuberculos...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Birch
Set of Four Aluminum Vico Magistretti for Kartell Bar or Counter Stools
By Vico Magistretti, Kartell
Located in Ferndale, MI
Four bar stools designed by Italian master Vico Magistretti for Kartell. Lightweight aluminum frames are powder coated supporting plastic seats with grab ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chairs, set of four, black leather, H-base, circa 1954,
Boot glides
The abbreviated Eames DKX chair, part of the Wire Mesh Series, stood for Dining (D) height, K-Wire (K) chair on X-base (X). As with all the mesh series, the numbers represented the upholstery cut, with 1 meaning the full chair cover and 2 the two-part ‘bikini’ version.
The X in the name of the DKX, LKX and MKX stands for the X-base, an original patterned base with a clear criss-cross where the base joins the top. This base was developed for the plastic series and was later utilized for the wire mesh chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Steel
Set of Green and Red Chairs by Roger Landault for Robert Sentou
By Roger Landault
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W555 D355 H485 mm ? / each
50s vintage chair by Roger Landault. Edition is Robert Sentou. The original fabric is also extant and is a rare...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Wood
Tito Agnioli for Matteo Grassi Korium Armchairs
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Leather armchair Korium Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Sophisticated, stylish and very comfortable is this Korium full leather arm chair which was designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1970...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Leather
Wood, Fabric and Bronze Large Sofa, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, fabric and bronze large sofa. Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Bronze
Papillonne Salmon Pink Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Papillonne Salmon pink armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space...
I...
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2010s Turkish Modern Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two Italian Faux Leather Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rinaldi Gastone, RIMA, lounge chairs, Italy, 1960s
Remarkable lounge chair by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA. Beautifully detailed metal frame, artificial l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Metal
Ligne Roset Limited Edition Canapé Patate Sofa Frédéric Ruyant, Gold Silver 2005
By Ligne Roset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frédéric Ruyant for Ligne Roset limited edition Canapé Patate sofa, silver, 2005. Also known as “Soft Machine.” Rare piece. Gorgeous warm silver vegan leat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Textile
Italian 20th Century Modernist Magis Condor Andries and Hiroko Van Onck Stools
By Magis, Andries & Hiroko van Onck
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian 20th century modernist Magis Condor Andries and Hiroko Van Onck bar stools bar set of four
Metal frame and plastic seats.
Category
1880s Italian Post-Modern Antique Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Metal
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Black Leather Armchair by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1980s
By Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage black leather armchair by Carlo Bartoli designed in the 1980s for Matteo Grassi. Very heavy because of the steel frame.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Steel
H 37.41 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Green Plastic Chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell 1970s, Set of 6
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Padova, IT
Oustanding and rare set of 6 green plastic chairs 4875 model, designed by Carlo Bartoli and produced by Kartell 1970s.
In Good condition, wear con...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Plastic
H 29.14 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
1960s Vintage Robert Haussmann for Stendig Rh- 304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
By De Sede, Stendig Co., Robert Haussmann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique set of six RH-304 leather chairs
designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig / de sede. This set is hand built in the 1960s, these chairs are upholstered in sa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 20 in D 24.25 in
Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair Natural Multicolor Set for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Parchment, Raw Umber, Elephant Hide Grey and Black. Assembled...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 10
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of ten.
The chairs have a simple and timeless design. The fancy backrest and seat in straw com...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of Three Mid-Century White Faux-Suede Bar Stools
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of three mid-century white faux-suede bar stools
3 large sturdy bar stool on wooden and chrome legs and with upholstery in white spill-proof faux suede.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Chrome
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Armchair for Matteo Grassi
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Weesp, NL
Leather Armchair Korium Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi.
Sophisticated, stylish and very comfortable is this Korium full leather arm chair which was designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1980...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Leather
Modern Brown Leather Vintage Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1979
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 8 cognac brown vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy.
A special feature from the model of chair Korium is hi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Corner sofa in blond wood and fabric,, Italy, 1950's
What stands out most in this low corner bench are the recesses in the framework and the 9 straight, tapered, squared stiletto legs that are so typical for that period in Italy.
As you can see the backrest is optional and was probably designed later to give it some extra comfort. Back in the days these sofas were mostly used for very practical purposes like a quick coffee or pasta.
This sofa would work very well in a corner of course but strangely enough this rectangular sofa also works very well in the middle of a room for example with a round table and two chairs...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Fabric, Wood
70 Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 65 of the these original Herman Miller polypropylene molded chairs designed by Ray and Charle Eames. We have 65 white chairs.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Metal
Set of Four 1950's Burlesque Erotica Bar Ware Cups
By Shafford China
Located in Stamford, CT
Amusing and rare full set of post war Japanese vintage erotic 'Party Girl' porcelain mugs by Shafford. Based on striptease burlesque, these will be gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Ceramic
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 6
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand dining chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of six.
The chairs have a simple and timeless design. The fancy backrest and seat in straw comb...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art & Design Curated Auction
Materials
Straw, Wood
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