Model 65A Armchair (for Rolex) by Florence Knoll for Knoll, USA, 1960s, Set of 2
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
Reference: Knoll Associates, Inc. Price List May 1, 1964, p. 6 Condition: The chairs are in excellent vintage condition, newly reupholstered in high-quality fabric with a solid and ...
Chrome
Newly Refinished - Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
During the 1950s and 1960s, Century expanded substantially, including the establishment of its dedicated chair division in 1964. Designer Raymond K. Sobota joined Century in 1952 and...
Metal
$9,500 / set
Geraldo De Barros leather armchairs
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Created circa 1964, these chairs exemplify the designer's unique ability to reconcile the formal discipline of modernism with exceptional comfort and craftsmanship.
Leather, Wood
Model 2093 Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing Lamp 'Double Flower' Available Now
By Olivier Mourgue, Pierre Disderot
Located in London, GB
Olivier is the designer of famous pieces of furniture including the Djinn long chair (1964) which is present in “the Space Odyssey” movie by Stanley Kubrick.
Chrome
Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing Lamp 'Double Flower' SEE VIDEO
By Olivier Mourgue, Pierre Disderot
Located in London, GB
Olivier is the designer of famous pieces of furniture including the Djinn long chair (1964) which is present in “the Space Odyssey” movie by Stanley Kubrick.
Chrome
An Original Pair of "Pileino" Table Lamps By Gae Aulenti For Artemide, 1972
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Iconic designs by Aulenti include the Pileino Lamp for Artemide (1972); the Giova Lamp (1964), Tavolo Con Ruote Table (1980), and Tour Table (1993) for Fontana Arte; the Sgarsul Rock...
Metal
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair for Cassina, Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant ...
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina, Solid Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant ...
Wood
$3,370 / item
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant ...
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina, Solid Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magi...
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina, Solid Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magi...
Wood
William Plunkett 1971 White Formica & Curved Steel Modernist Coffee Table
By William Plunkett
Located in Reading, Berkshire
His steel-framed semi-circular Coulsdon Chair (1964) and glass-topped Coulsdon Coffee Table (1965) – which won a Council of Industrial Design Award – were particularly refined in for...
Steel
Model 2093-80, Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing/Table 'Flower' Lamp
By Pierre Disderot, Olivier Mourgue
Located in London, GB
Olivier Morgue is the designer of famous pieces of furniture including the Djinn long chair (1964) which is present in “the Space Odyssey” movie by Stanley Kubrick.
Chrome
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina, Solid Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magi...
Wood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two armchairs model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius ...
Wood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magi...
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina, Solid Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magi...
Wood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two Armchairs model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of ...
Wood
Price Upon Request
PK 12 Chair by Poul Kjaerholm, 1964
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
PK 12 chair with hand braided brown leather armrest and stainless steel frame.
Blown Glass
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