Gilbert Rodhe, Lounge Chair, Chrome, Vinyl, USA, 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chrome metal and white vinyl lounge chair with ottoman designed by Gilbert Rodhe and
Chrome
$3,850 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 4 tubular chrome chairs, two with arms, two side chairs. We are not sure of the designer and
Chrome
$2,113 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
Set of Three Bauhaus Chrome Dining Chairs by Mauser, 1940s
By Mauser Werke
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, around 1940s - completely original and perfect condition with patina, see the photos
Chrome
Pair of Chairs, Verkstads AB Lindqvist, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of chairs, manufactured by Verkstads AB Lindqvist, Sweden, 1940s. Chromed metal frame, faux
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$1,527 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Original Art Deco Chairs, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czech, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four early 20th-century chairs embodies the iconic Czechoslovak Art Deco design
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer
$1,500Sale Price|40% Off
H 32 in W 18 in D 22 in
Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back. This Very unique
Chrome
$3,290
H 24.02 in Dm 24.02 in
Pair of White Leather Swivel Chairs Made in Czechia, 1940s, Fully Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of white high quality leather swivel chairs made in Czechia in the 1940s and professionally
Steel, Chrome
$822
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Red Art Deco/Bauhaus Chair Made in 1940s Czechia, Restored Leather and Steel
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Red Art Deco chair made in Czechia in the 1940s and professionally restored by our team. Material
Steel, Chrome
1940s Bauhaus Restored Tubular Armchair, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly lacquered wooden parts - Chrome parts with minor signs od use - high of seat 46 cm
Chrome
1940s Chrome and Black Adjustable Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chrome and black leather adjustable lounge chair from the US captures the essence of
Leather
$5,000 / set
H 34 in W 24 in D 28 in
1940s Pair of Kem Weber for Lloyd Maufacturing Cantilevered Arm Chairs in Steel
By Kem Weber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
listed price includes the pair of chairs as shown. Their design features a chromed-steel tubular
Steel, Chrome
Mint 1940's Chrome Club Chair Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
Senational Condition. This pair of Deco/Moderne club chairs are just as comfortable as they are
Set of Four French 1940s Tubular, Chrome Frame Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four French 1940s tubular chromed frame chairs.
Midcentury Pair of Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, 1940s
Located in Nashville, TN
Midcentury pair of lounge chairs, Netherlands, 1940s. Chrome frame with original green velour
Chrome
Sold
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Tubular Chrome Bauhaus Blue Seating Set, 2 Armchairs and 4 Chairs, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
: 1940-1949 Amchair dimensions: Height 74 cm (29.13 in) Width 59 cm (23.23 in) Depth 63 cm (24.80 in
Chrome
1940s Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen, 2 Pieces
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Saarinen and the Womb chair A Finnish born American architect, joined Knoll International in the 1940's
Chrome
Set of two Flemish occasional chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of original 1940's Flemish occasional chairs - Chrome with original leather seating and back
Chrome
A beautiful set of 6 iconic cesca chairs made by GFM, circa 1940s(?)
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful set of 6 iconic cesca chairs made by GFM, circa 1940s(?). Early production Marcel
Chrome
1940's Lounge 3 Piece Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very late 1940's, chrome frame chairs original upholstory very easy to reupholster. coil springs
Chrome
Sold
H 34.75 in W 23 in D 32.13 in
Streamline Moderne KEM Weber for Lloyd Chrome Tubular Lounge Chair, circa 1940s
By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A delightful streamline Moderne lounge chair designed by KEM Weber and manufactured by Lloyd in the
Steel
Pair KEM Weber Lloyd Chromed Lounge Chairs Circa 1940s with Ottoman
By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Weber and manufactured by Lloyd in the 1940's. Each features tubular chrome frames with three vertical
Steel
Sold
H 24.02 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Set of Three Design Chrome Armchairs in Style of M.van der Rohe, 1940s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare and interesting model, - 1940s - Chrome and leather with patina - Rubber stripes
Chrome
Vintage Royal Chrome Armchair in Monochrome Black, 1940s
By Royal Chrome
Located in Alhambra, CA
Machine Age chrome tube armchair refinished in gloss black powder coat with vintage black leather
Steel
PAIR 1940's TUBULAR CHROME ARM CHAIRS
Located in York, ME
PAIR OF 1940'S TUBULAR CHROME PLATED STEEL ARM CHAIRS RE UPHOLSTERED IN HIDE HAVE ORIGINAL LABEL RE
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Classic Czech Chrome Chairs from Mücke Melder, 1940s, Set of 3
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
Classic Czech chrome chairs from Mücke Melder, 1940s, set of 3. Original condition. Dimensions
Chrome
Sold
H 30.75 in W 59.5 in D 30.5 in
Art Moderne Cerused Oak Waterfall Desk with Matching Chair, Circa 1940s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A finely crafted Art Moderne cerused oak executive desk and matching desk chair from the late 1940
Chrome
Art Deco Bauhaus Style Chair and Sofa Set with Round Table, 1940s
Located in Budapest, HU
A fantastic set of period Art Deco Bauhaus style lounge chairs and sofas made in tubular steel with
Chrome
Pair of 1940s "Do-More" Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Classic 1940s utilitarian office chair in chrome and green leather known as the "Do-More" chair
Classic Czech Chrome Chairs from Mücke Melder, 1940s, Set of 2
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
Classic Czech chrome chairs from Mücke Melder, 1940s, set of 2. Original condition. Dimensions
Chrome
$2,115 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'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 “...
Textile
$5,000 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table 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 ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$3,978Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll ...
Steel, Chrome
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$2,091 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$5,987Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
By Knoll, Thonet
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This set is comprised of two, tagged Knoll production chairs and four tagged Thonet pro...
Chrome
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$6,463 / set
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Matteo Grassi MG15 Mart Stam Mocca Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Matteo Grassi MG15 Mart Stam Mocca Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs, Set of 6 Beautiful set of 6 pcs. vintage leather Matteo Grassi MG15 dining chairs in a rich Mocca Mousse color (...
Steel, Chrome
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$3,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four very chic dining chairs from the 1970s. Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima. Newly reupholster in a gray Ultra-suede fabric.
Suede
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