Virgola Armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, Italy, 90's
By Yaacov Kaufman, Arflex
Located in Padova, IT
The Virgola armchair, designed by Yaakov Kaufman for Arflex, has a steel frame with molded polyurethane padding and polyester fiber, springing on elastic straps, legs in aluminum or ...
Steel
$2,552 / set
Posrmodern Red Armchairs by Arflex, Italy 90s
By Arflex
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of two Postmodern Italian armchairs made by Arflex in the 90s in red fabric and black metal frame.
Metal
3 "Virgola" red armchairs by Yaacov Kaufmann per Arflex 90s
By Arflex, Yaacov Kaufman
Located in Padova, IT
Yaacov Kaufman (born 1945) is a distinguished Soviet-born Israeli industrial designer and academic, celebrated for his innovative contributions to lighting, furniture, and conceptual...
Metal
Virgola Armchair Designed by Yaakov Kaufman for Arflex, Italy 90s
By Yaakov Kaufman 1, Arflex
Located in Lucija, SI
Virgola is an armchair designed by Yaakov Kaufman in 1991 for Arflex. Its name is clearly inspired by the shape that characterizes it, which is precisely that of the punctuation mar...
Metal
Giovannetti, Elegant and Functional Armchair by M. Lovi 90s, "Ancella"
Located in Casalguidi, IT
A unique bedroom armchair - elegant, comfortable, and functional at the same time. ancella is suitable for the bedroom and the dressing room. Beechwood frame. Shappe-retaining polyur...
Fabric
Giovannetti, Armchair with Wooden Backrest from the 90s by M. Matteini, Nausicaa
Located in Casalguidi, IT
An elegant armchair suitable for conversation, with detailing finished in high quality wood and brass. Available in various colors. Wooden frame Padding in shape-retaining polyu...
Leather, Fabric
Giovannetti, Modern 90s Style Armchair and Sofa L'agostina by Barbero & Navone
Located in Casalguidi, IT
"A spirited piece with rounded lines, expressly designed for the home that's young and lively". Available in various colors and fabrics. Wooden frame. Springing with reinforced...
Cotton, Velvet
Modern White Felt Chair Designed By Marc Newson, Italy 90s
By Marc Newson
Located in Madrid, ES
Marc Newson's Chair for Cappellini, Italy 1993 This chair is made from a single piece of reinforced fiberglass, which is bent and molded to create the desired structure, achieving a...
Aluminum
Original de Sede Sessel DS 50 Leder dunkelgrün Design 90s 00s
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Sessel vom Schweizer Premiumhersteller de Sede zum Verkauf an. Das Modell heißt DS 50 und steht hier in der beliebten Ausführung in dunkelgrüne...
Leather
20th Century Carlo Mo Pair of Seating Mod. Chip in Wood for Tecno, 90s
By Tecno, Carlo Mo
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Famous sculptor, Carlo Mo was born in Piovene Rocchette in 1923. He then studies in Genova, and then in Pavia at the Univeristy. After the Second World War he travelled to Africa. In...
Metal
Pair of Ox-Blood Red Leather Lounge Chairs Begére by Baxter Italy 90s
By Baxter Furniture
Located in DE MEERN, NL
OX-BLOOD RED LEATHER ART DECO LOUNGE CHAIRS "BERGÈRE" BY BAXTER, ITALY Looking for a statement piece to elevate your living space? Look no further than the stunning OX-BLOOD RED LEA...
Leather
Set of 4 Vintage Postmodern Geometrical Armchairs, Sculptural Memphis Style, 90s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vintage postmodern armchairs featuring black faux leather upholstery, a black metal frame, and natural wood backrest/armrest and seat detail. Reminiscent of Memphis Milan...
Metal
Set of Postmodern AC2 Swivel Leather Armchairs by Antonio Cittero for Vitra 90s
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Hamburg, DE
Four AC2 swivel chairs by Vitra, designed by Antonio Citterio in the late 1980s. Shown here in the higher-quality version in gray leather. A design classic from the Vitra collection...
Metal
$1,392Sale Price|20% Off
Luxurious Extendable Armchair by Zanotta
By Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace the epitome of modern Italian design with this exquisite Zanotta extendable armchair. Originating from the late 90s to early 2000s, this armchair exemplifies the innovative s...
Iron
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Luis XVI Style Armchair, Hand Carved and Gold Leaf Finishing, Made in Italy
By Marco Belloni
Located in Barlassina, IT
Luis XVI style dining armchair. It was proposed for the first time in the early 90s and become an iconic armchair for Belloni production.
Wood
Virgola armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, Italy, 90's
By Yaacov Kaufman, Arflex
Located in Padova, IT
The Virgola armchair, designed by Yaakov Kaufman for Arflex, has a steel structure with padding in molded polyurethane and polyester fibre, sprung on elastic straps, black painted st...
Metal
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H 25.99 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Postmodern Italian Toribio Armchair by Studio Lievore for Verzelloni, 90s Italy
By Lievore Altherr Molina, Verzelloni
Located in Zagreb, HR
A Memphis-influenced 1990s 'Toribio' Armchair designed by Studio Lievore Altherr Molina for Italian manufacturer Verzelloni, produced in the late 1990s. Unique and eye-catching des...
Metal
Farstrup swivel armchair
By Farstrup
Located in Lemmer, NL
Farstrup swivel chair armchair teak period 90s design Farstrup Denmark condition good light signs of use size 111 x 70 x 70 (hxwxd) seat height 45; details teak; adjustabl...
Fabric, Teak
Guy Schneegans Armchair 1990s
Located in PARIS, FR
Guy Schneegans armchair from the 90s. Built from wood cut by hand and assembled by metal rods.
Wood
Leolux Excalibur leather armchair by Jan Armgardt
By Jan Armgardt, Leolux
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Dutch designer Jan Armgard designed this armchair in the 90s for the Dutch manufacturer Leolux.
Leather
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H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 36.62 in
Baisity leather armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia 80s, 90s
Located in Padova, IT
Outstanding leather armchair Baisity model designed by Antonio Citterio at the end of 80s. Beautiful and comfortabel seating. The chair has two wheel upfront so it can easily moved ...
Leather
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H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Set of Eight Chairs Armchairs 90s Lipse Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Walter Knoll
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set of eight chairs with structure and central bar in chromed steel, body in curved wood and seat upholstered in yellow fabric. Lipse model, design Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Walter Kn...
Steel
Original Togo Ligne Roset Cognac Leather Armchair 90s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in OSS, NB
Togo ligne Roset fireside chair, this is an original piece from the early 90s in its orginal cognac leather. Very rare find. Designed by Michel Ducaroy's for Ligne Roset. This t...
Leather
Utrecht Armchair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, Italy 90s
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Unique, original, iconic: the Utrecht armchair is the Uber-rational face of theNeoplastic movement designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1935 is the history of design. This model is the cla...
Wool
Stickley Willow Pattern Arts and Crafts Wicker Furniture Set 6 pieces
By Gustav Stickley
Located in East Hampton, NY
Stickley wicker furniture set, in the rare Stickley Willow pattern, Stickley Armchair, Stickley furniture, arts and crafts furniture set, arts and crafts wicker, wicker settee, Stick...
Wicker, Rattan, Willow
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