Poul Kjaerholm Black Leather Lounge Chair PK 22 for E. Kold Cristensen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
The chair was produced by E. Kold Christensen until 1982.
Steel
Set of Four Miss Dorn Chairs by Philippe Starck, 1982
By Philippe Starck
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Set of four Miss Dorn chairs by Philippe Starck. Design for the V.I.A Center in 1982.
Fabric
Paolo Deganello Torso 654 Lounge Chair by Cassina, circa 1982
By Cassina
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Paolo Deganello Torso 654 lounge chair by Cassina, circa 1982 Paolo Deganello’s Torso 654 lounge chair by Centro Design e Comunicazione, produced by Cassina Italy circa 1982, the ...
Polyester
Radboud Van Beekum FM62 Chairs for Pastoe, 1982
By Radboud Van Beekum, Pastoe
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Set of two cube lounge chairs designed by Radboud Van Beekum for Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1980s. This highly comfortable pair of armchairs has a strong, graphical character. Followin...
Metal
Postmodern 'Peter Pan' Lounge Chair, Michele De Lucchi for Thalia&Co, Italy 1982
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Zagreb, HR
The very rare lounge chair 'Peter Pan' was designed by the influential Italian architect and designer Michele de Lucchi in 1982 for Thalia & Co.
Metal
Vintage Bent Lounge Chair in Rattan, Ikea Hestra, Tito Agnoli P3 Style, 1982
By IKEA
Located in Zagreb, HR
Minimalist, organic, sculptural, and iconic vintage wicker lounge chair manufactured by IKEA in the 1980s. The design of the chair is almost an identical copy of the 1960s P3 lounge...
Metal
Niels O. Møller 1920-1982, 6 Rosewood Chairs Model 77 J.L. Møller, 1959
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vejle, DK
Niels O. Møller 1920-1982. 6 rosewood chairs, white wool clothing. Designed in 1959.
Rosewood
Sold|$1,295
Seconda Chair by Mario Botta for Alias
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Denton, MD
Seconda is more than a chair; it is architecture that you sit upon. Designed in 1982, this iconic chair shows the influence of all of Botta's mentors including Le Corbusier, Louis Ka...
Steel
Eight Knoll International Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Belmont, MA
Eight Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886-1968) for Knoll International Brno Chairs, United States, 1982, polished stainless steel frames, original upholstery, with Knoll Internat...
Stainless Steel
Black Lacquer and Leather Pratfall Chair by Philippe Starck
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Dorchester, MA
Philippe Starck designed his distinctive Pratfall chair in 1982 and deployed it throughout the Café Costes in Paris in 1984.
Steel
PK22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Kold Christensen between 1956 and 1982. The chair features a matt chrome-plated steel base with the original red brown leather upholstery.
Steel
Lounge Chair in Black Leather, Model 'Turner' by Jack Crebolder for Harvink
By Jack Crebolder, Harvink
Located in Zagreb, HR
This is a 1980s black leather lounge chair 'Turner', also known as 'Cobra' Designed by Jack Crebolder for Harvink, The Netherlands 1982 The chair is in good vintage condition, ...
Metal
Martin Szekely Set of 6 "Betty" Chairs, Ed. Galerie Neotu - France, Late 1980s
By Martin Szekely
Located in Dubai, AE
His work comes to prominence with his design of the "Pi" long chair in 1982. Szekely both works with exclusive design editors like Galerie Neotu, galerie Kreo, or Domeau & Peres : a...
Lacquer
Set of Ten Vintage Eames "Time Life Chairs" in Chocolate Brown Italian Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten vintage chairs available and dated 1982. Extremely comfortable chairs with soft leather.
Martin Szekely "Stoleru" Sofa for Galerie Neotu - France, Late 1980s
By Martin Szekely
Located in Dubai, AE
His work comes to prominence with his design of the « pi » long chair in 1982. Szekely both works with exclusive design editors like Neotu Gallery, Kreo Gallery or Domeau & Pe´re`s,...
Wool, Wood
Kartell Mid Century Plastic Magazine Holder in Ivory by Designer Giotto Stoppino
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Atlanta, GA
President of the Association for Industrial Design (ADI) from 1982 to 1984, he also chairs the Committee promoting the ICSID Congress (International Council of Societies of Industria...
Plastic
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