North American Armchairs
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Place of Origin: North American
Eames Lounge Chair production Herman Miller 1960-70
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic swivel armchair with ottoman designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. It features an enameled aluminum base, exotic wood shell, foam padding, and white lea...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Custom Made Rolling Upholstered Southwest Aztec Armchair - Set of Two
Located in Draper, UT
Reminiscent of Ralph Lauren's iconic southwest fabric, these two custom armchairs boast a sophisticated upholstery-grade Aztec fabric design. The cha...
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack North American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Warren Platner for Knoll Arm Chairs/ Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Warren Platner for Knoll Pair of Armchairs. In like new condition! Chairs are not even 2 years old! Beautiful chairs in great condition! 1966 Design that still looks current! Ni...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Walnut Armchairs, Newly upholstered
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb walnut frame armchairs, newly upholstered in a chocolatey burgundy fine wool blend with all new foam. Elegant design by Paul McCobb. Both the sea...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Customizable Modern Cabinet Carmen, Solid wood, Mirror and natural fibers
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Category
2010s Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
6 Tubular Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Armchairs by Gordon International, 1979
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe attributed Brno armchairs or dining room chairs in original coral red fabric upholstery.
Solid chrome tubular frames with cantilever swing, very comf...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Custom Cotton Glazed Floral Chintz Upholstered His and Hers Lounge Chairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c. his and hers chairs. One wingback with scroll arms and loose seat cushions, the other with tight seat and slightly curved back. Both with a pleated skirt over wood legs, unmarked.
Turn any space into a botanical paradise by bringing the great outdoors inside. The glazed cotton...
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian North American Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Colonial Regency Style Caned Mahogany Armchairs, Set of 4
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th, stylish and handsome mahogany arm chairs with scrolled backrest and arms, caned seat and back, on reeded legs ending in arrow feet, with metallic silver tone removable sea...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial North American Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
The VW Webbed Club Chair, by Vicente Wolf
By Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
The VW Webbed Club chair, by New York interior designer Vicente Wolf.
Handcrafted to order, from Vicente Wolf's Webbed collection
Sturdy maple wo...
Category
2010s Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Wood
Rare Dan Johnson for Shelby Williams Walnut and Aluminum Armchair, circa 1960s
By Shelby Williams, Dan Johnson
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE DAN JOHNSON FOR SHELBY WILLIAMS CAST ALUMINUM AND WALNUT SWIVEL-BACK ARM CHAIR
Manufactured by Crucible, circa 1960s
Item # 011FPA11K-1
Built to last an eternity, this cast a...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Octavio Vidales Regal Mahogany Armchairs Mexico City
By Octavio Vidales
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Regal Armchair Set by Octavio Vidales for Muebles Johrvy Mexico City
New upholstery gray-silver velvety fabric.
Brass accents.
30.5 h x 33 w x 28 d seat 16.5 h arm ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Schumacher Jansen Deconstructed Stripe Maplewood-Legged Sock Arm Chair
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This striking Schumacher Jansen sock arm chair is upholstered in our Deconstructed Stripe fabric in a black color way. Comfortable and chic, this armchair features a box edge seat cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Maple
Jacques Adnet Model of Pair of Large Comfortable Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Encino, CA
Jacques Adnet model of
Pair of large comfortable armchairs in off white/beige lacquered mahogany upholstered in gray/green textured fabric.
Socke...
Category
1980s Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hollywood Ebonized Walnut Lattice Occasional Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated pair of 1940s Hollywood occasional chairs were designed by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House, circa 1945. Created in ebonized walnut, they offer lattice...
Category
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Handmade Outdoor "Canoa" Armchair
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
"Canoa" armchair handmade by artisans in nylon and Guanacaste wood (Parota), ideal for roofed exteriors or even interiors.
Canoa armchair can be used outside in covered areas.
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts North American Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Nylon
Guerrero Armchair, Leather and Dark Tropical Wood, Contemporary Mexican Design
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Guerrero armchair is a favorite best seller since it was first designed in 2015. A great piece for a small waiting area, it’s so comfortable that it also makes for a perfect read...
Category
2010s Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
1970s Brutalist Zovala Throne Armchair Iron Bronze & Leather
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Magnificent Throne Armchair Sculptural Bronze Iron and Leather
Construction is bronze with an interior steel frame and brass.
Steel drawer bronze cover + sculptural handle.
Sea...
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Customizable Modern Accent Armchair Toledo, Solid wood, Wicker and upholstery.
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This distinctive armchair can add boldness to your living room. The soft, big-cushioned seat makes it very comfortable and the small leather cushion perfectly supports the lower back...
Category
2010s Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Hardwood
Vintage Ivory Leather Copper Frame Tubular Knoll Brno Chair, Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe with tubular steel frame. This chair has been lovingly restored with a new ivory leather with a frame powder coated in a rust...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Armchairs with Ottomans
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of sculptural armchairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, model #2291-C.
Beautiful walnut frames with exaggerated, angled arms, curved backs and unusual slanted legs. ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Club Chair with Walnut Banded Barrel Back and Hand-Turned, Tapered Legs
By Michael Moran and Celia Gibson, Moran Woodworked Furniture
Located in Gallatin, NY
Our barrel form, fit to your body, sits atop four hand-turned and tapered legs. As the back band meets the line of the arm and joins the face frame, a three-way mitered joint unites ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cotton, Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Modern Tufted Mohair and Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern arm chairs with polished chrome frames and tufted back and seat (reminiscent of the flat bar lounge chairs by Milo Baughman but an Italian design...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 6 rare Tommi Parzinger dining chairs. Two arm chairs. Four side chairs. Original fabrics and finish.
Arm height 24.5". Side chairs: 15.5" W 20.5" D 39.5" H 18.5" seat height...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production / first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW Rope Swivel chair in color salmon (faded) / dowel legs in birc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production / first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW rope swivel chair in color grey elephant / dowel legs in birch / all original parts / the awesome dowel base reads Seng Chicago...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production/first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller/Charles Eames PAW Rope Swivel chair in color lemon yellow parchment/dowel legs in walnut/all original parts/the awesome dowel base reads Seng Chicago...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Antique French Louis XVI Gold-Leaf Gilded Carved Wood & Cognac Leather Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Gold-Leaf Gilded Carved Wood & Cognac Leather Arm Chairs
Designer: Unknwon
Country: United States
Manufacturer: Unknown
Materials: Gold-Leaf Gilded Wood,...
Category
1920s Louis XVI Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Vintage Preview Accent Chairs on Brass Caster Wheels
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sophisticated "Preview" arm chairs designed in the late 1980s / early 1990s. Preview, a division of Wieman Furniture of Hickory North Carolina, gained acclaim in the late 1980s-1990s...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category
1940s American Classical Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
1950s Hacienda Armchairs in Palmwood Mexican Estate Guadalajara
By Francisco Artigas, Luis Barragan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Exclusive Armchairs Exotic Palmwood Stately Hacienda 1950s Guadalajara Mexico Estate
Raw materials in an organic modern midcentury piece unparalleled quality and craftmanship.
Tropical Sustainable Palm Wood.
In the style of architect Francisco Artigas...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Palmwood
Contemporary Cooperage Dining Chair in Striped Oak by Fort Standard, In Stock
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This side chair is a part of the new Cooperage Dining collection. Each piece features large faceted round elements that with its namesake reference the traditional cooper's trade of ...
Category
2010s North American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak
Pair of Vintage Sculpted Oak Armchairs by Madison Furniture
By Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature unique "box" style sides. The beautiful wood grain and floating angled backrest add to the allure. Smooth edges and plush blue upholstery ensure comfort in any modern interior. Made by Madison Furniture Industries...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
Set of Four Fabulous Modern Gray Armchairs Floating Wood IRGSA Mexico City
By Pedro Ramirez Vazquez, Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Set of Four Fabulous Modern armchairs floating mahogany wood legs IRGSA Mexico City
Dark Gray Vinyl Pearl Satin Finish Mahogany Wood Base
Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA IGRSA Mexico DF...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Faux Leather
Pair of Model R-83 Armchairs by Ladislav Rado for Knoll & Drake
By Knoll & Drake, Ladislav Rado
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of model R-83 lounge / armchairs designed by Czechoslovakian Architect, Ladislav Rado, and produced for only one year in 1955 by Knoll and Drake (...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Emeco 1 Inch Reclaimed Chair in Bordeaux by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
For the 1 Inch Reclaimed Jasper Morrison designed a one-piece mono-block stackable chair, that is useful and durable, engineered to meet the demands of high use environments, and sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
1950s Stately Gray Armchairs Mahogany & Bronze by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Stately arm chairs in Mexican mahogany wood with bronze.
Mexico 1950s
Attributed to Arturo Pani. Pieces are unmarked.
Incredibly elegant and ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Blue Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, Ideal for Waiting Areas (80s)
By Sergio Mannino Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It seats two people back to back or one next to each other. Made in Italy
Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona cha...
Category
2010s Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of McGuire Style Organic Modern Rattan Barrel Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of organic modern rattan bamboo barrel form armchairs made in the California coastal manner and style of McGuire. Produced by California artisans in Los Angeles the cha...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Gino Russo Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
By Gino Russo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Russo, pair of dining chairs, oak, woven seagrass, United States. circa 1984
These armchairs is designed by the Italian American furniture designer Gino Russo. The frame of thi...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Oak
Serif Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Travis Hyatt
Located in Raleigh, NC
Serif Lounge with Ottoman designed and made by craftsman Travis Hyatt. Made from ash wood with black cording. The contrast between the cording and wood tone are utter perfection. Hya...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Cord, Rope, Wood, Ash
Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell
By Alexander Girard, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Alexander Girard Jacobs Coat Eames fiberglass arm shell chair by Herman Miller. There are 6 available,, ***PRICE PER CHAIR , Good original condition,, fabric no longe...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Metal
"Xitle" Armchair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" chair is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archytypical modern furnitur...
Category
2010s Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll 1966 (Old Edition)
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Argelato, BO
Vintage Warren Platner Easy Chair (Model 1705; aka Easy Lounge Chair)
It is one of the most iconic and representative models of the famous American architect and designer Warren Pl...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Club Chair by Brian Holcombe in Mahogany with Upholstery
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
Upholstered club chair in mahogany wood with carving details on the sides. The carvings are of a motif found in 18th century Ming furniture. The carvings are done by hand.
This ch...
Category
2010s North American Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Hand-Woven Contemporary Armchair in Caribbean Walnut
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, crafted by a family of artisans from Bacalar, Mexico, the "partridge eye" technique is used with cotton or nylon thread.
The design of Cocom armchair draws its inspiration from the wicker rockers and armchairs traditionally woven in Yucatan. Nowadays, this tradition is fading away, along with the art of hand-weaving chairs. That's why the intention behind the design of the Cocom collection is to remember and reclaim that heritage.
This piece merges tradition with modernity and elevate craftsmanship to its highest expression in terms of attention to detail.
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design: Ania Wolowska
finish: waxed
weaving: cotton
available in: Caribbean Walnut...
Category
2010s Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut, Cotton
Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5480 Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Edward Wormley design, the ‘A-Frame' chair is a wonderful example of Wormley’s expertise in mixing materials into sophisticated, architectural forms.
Employing dark stain...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Lucite and Leather Space Age Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of vintage midcentury Space Age acrylic swivel chairs with blood orange leather and newly powder coated bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century Space Age North American Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Faux Bamboo Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage faux bamboo armchair with newly upholstered seat cushion.
Category
20th Century North American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Walnut Armchairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of armchairs features deep grained walnut wood, and stylish upholstery seats and backs. This beautiful set of chairs will go perfect in your home office, library or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery.
Feat...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Management Chair by Charles Eames, c. 1965
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Belmont, MA
Eames Aluminum Group for Herman Miller Task Chair, Zeeland, Michigan, c. 1965, aluminum, leather, Herman Miller manufacturer's label, ht. 30, ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Russo Armchair in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
By Gino Russo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Russo, dining chair, oak, woven seagrass, United States, circa 1984
This armchair is designed by the Italian American furniture designer Gino Russo. The frame of this piece of ...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Oak
Cherry Gothic Gargoyle Chair - Vicorian Era
Located in Asheville, NC
Hand-carved cherry chair with grotesque face from a Palm Beach family estate.
Category
1880s Victorian Antique North American Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs Blue/Green Animal Print Velvet Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
These lovely Louis XVI grey/green painted armchairs are original to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel circa 1930-1940. They have been lovingly restored and reupholstered with a blue/green animal print...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI North American Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-cenutry barrel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel, Precedent Collection features a black lacquered walnut frame with off-white cords that are woven into the back as an i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Cord
Mid-Century 'Diamond' Chair in Leather by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, USA, c. 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited "Diamond" chair designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in 1952 for Knoll, the diamond chair was by far Bertoia's most famo...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Gothic Jacobean Style Carved Ornate Walnut Throne Accent Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Gothic Jacobean Style Carved Ornate Walnut Throne Accent Chair
Beautiful and Excellent Quality late 19th / early 20th Century carved Walnut Jacobean style Armchair, Wonderful...
Category
Late 19th Century Jacobean Antique North American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning iconic cotton strap, webbed, lounge, armchair, 652W design (1943) early edition, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll International. Features a solid maple frame with original woven cotton straps. It is one of the most comfortable pieces you will sit in, the exquisite curved back provides lumbar support making this chair as comfortable as it is beautiful. The removable webbed, basket seat, shell is supported and rests on the arm frame base. Very Rare Vintage Modern Classic design. An iconic piece of furniture, this example has remained in a single collection since it was acquired by the prior owner from Knoll International and the original early label remains affixed beneath. (Knoll Associates Inc. 601 Madison Ave New York 22). This label has the earliest Knoll Associates showroom address, which opened in 1946.
Measurements: 24.5 ” tall x 24? wide x 30? deep x seat height 18? (arm height 21") (seat to the lowest point 11")
Jens Risom
Danish-American architect-designer Jens Risom was born in Copenhagen in 1916, the son of a nationally renowned architect of the Nordic Classicism style. Between 1935 and 1938, he trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint, alongside classmates Hans Wegner and Børge Mogensen. For a short time following his studies, he took on furniture and interior designer projects for the Copenhagen-based architectural firm Ernst Kuhn. He then moved briefly to Stockholm, where he worked for Nordiska Kompaniet and met Alvar Aalto and Bruno Mathsson. Around 1939, he immigrated to New York with ambitions to introduce the Scandinavian modernist approach to the US furniture market.
Risom’s arrival in the US coincided with the years of materials shortages brought on by the war. As a result, Risom was unable to secure a position in a furniture company, and, instead, found work designing textiles for decorator Dan Cooper. Eager to do more, he soon convinced Cooper to expand into the furniture market, and together they found projects with young, progressive architects like Ed Stone and George Nelson. In 1939-40, Ed Stone was invited to create Collier Magazine’s House of Ideas pavilion at Rockefeller Center as part of the New York World’s Fair, and Risom designed all of the furniture.
Around 1941, Risom met Hans Knoll, a German-born entrepreneur in the furniture industry who had a showroom on Madison Avenue dedicated to rather lackluster furnishings. Sharing a dream to do something more vanguard, they joined forces and set off on a four-month tour of the US in search of design inspiration. By 1942, Knoll launched Hans Knoll Furniture Company with Risom on board as his head designer.
Risom’s early designs for Knoll made use of military surplus...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
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