80s Arrben ''Canasta'' Chair in Chrome Steel and Leather
By Arrben
Located in Madrid, ES
''canasta'' easy chairs in metal and black leather by Arrben. Italy, 80s.
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Steel, Chrome
80s Arrben ''Canasta'' Chair in Chrome Steel and Leather
By Arrben
Located in Madrid, ES
''canasta'' easy chairs in metal and black leather by Arrben. Italy, 80s.
Steel, Chrome
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
Located in WEERT, NL
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable This barber / desk chairs are made of steel, chromed aluminum, black plastic and imitation walnut (plastic).
Aluminum, Chrome
Unavailable
H 31.25 in W 45 in D 48 in
White Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, in Stock (80s style)
By Sergio Mannino Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shiro chair comes in several colors, custom or supplied by owner fabrics. Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona...
Stainless Steel
Vecta Style Chrome and Leather Tubular Chairs, early 80s
By Vecta Group
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of black leather and chrome Bahauas occasional chairs with thick tubular chrome frames and fanned out backs. Wear consistent with age but overall fab. Measures: 24” W x 22.5”...
Chrome
Saporiti 80's Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Vittorio Introini
Located in New York, NY
An Italian adjustable large modern club chair in a dark chocolate brown leather by Saporiti.
Chrome, Enamel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of 4 Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and brown faux leather stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian production, early 1980s. In good vintage condition w...
Steel, Chrome
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H 25.5 in W 27 in D 16.5 in
Vintage 80s Contemporary Stow Davis Distressed Leather Tub Chairs, a Pair
By Stow Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage 80s distressed leather tub chairs. Made by the iconic Stow Davis group.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Bauhaus Design Steel and Grey Faux Leather Armchair, Effezeta, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Italian chrome and grey faux leather armchair, produced by Effezeta, 1980s Italy. Quality made and in good vintage condition with expected signs of age, as can be seen fro...
Steel, Chrome
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H 22.45 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Klinte Easy Chairs Tord Björklund, Patinated Cognac Leather, Sweden, 80s
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in Göteborg, SE
A pair of “Klinte” easy chairs by Swedish designer Tord Björklund embodies the clean lines and refined materiality that define late 20th-century Scandinavian design. Produced in Swed...
Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Black Chrome Leather Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and black faux leather stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian production, early 1980s. Overall in good vintage condition wi...
Steel, Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Set of 8 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather Dining Chairs, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and brown faux leather stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian design, 1980s. Reupholstered in faux leather. In very good...
Steel, Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Beige Velvet, 80s Vintage Italian Chairs
Located in Zagreb, HR
1 of 7 Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and beige velvet stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian production, circa 1970s-1980s. All chairs have been re-upho...
Steel, Chrome
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H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
1 of 4 Vintage Leather Cantilever Armchairs in Style of Matteo Grassi, Italy 80s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four vintage Bauhaus design dark brown leather cantilever chairs, in style of Matteo Grassi or Fasem Madrid chairs based on the designs of Mart Stam. Thick dark brown leather and chr...
Steel, Chrome
80s Leather and Chrome Framed Lounge Fauteuil Set/2
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
One set of two identical black leather wide lounge fauteuils. The chairs are build on a chromed tubular frame and very comfortable to sit and relax in. Set is in good condition with ...
Leather
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H 31.25 in W 45 in D 48 in
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...
Stainless Steel
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