"Admiral" lounge chairs by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful lounge chair in very good vintage condition. The leather is very nice and in very good
Leather, Wood
$5,421
H 35.83 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
34/200 STEWART LINFORD ADMIRAL NELSON H.M.S VICTORY HAND CARVED BURL OAK CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Edition 34/200 Stewart Linford Admiral Nelson side chair made from Oak and Copper from H.M.S Victory and
Copper
$2,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 29 in D 22 in
Set of Four Admiral Dining Chairs by John Yellin for the IV Chair Corp c. 1960's
By John Yellen
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of four Admiral dining chairs designed by John Yellen, for the I. V. Chair Company, circa
Chrome
Unavailable
H 42.13 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Six antique Georgian Dutch Lacquer Chairs 'Property of Admiral David Beatty'
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
Set of six lacquer Queen Anne style chairs, with gilt Japanned chinoiserie exotic scenes. One
Beech
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 32.29 in
BICAlounge Modern Outdoor Steel Lounge Chair Admiral Grain with Ipê Wood Slabs
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAlounge is a sustainable stackable steel Lounge Chair made for the outdoors from recycled and
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 34 in W 33 in D 37 in
Eric Merthen for Ire Möbel "Admiral" Chair & Ottoman in Rosewood & Leather
By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen
Located in Norwalk, CT
". Eric Merthen's imaginative vision comes to life in the Admiral chair's safari-inspired slung leather
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 39.75 in W 32 in D 27 in
Ekornes Stressless Admiral Classic Base Grey Lounge Chair with Table and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Ekornes Stressless Admiral lounge chair and ottoman. This is a classic lounge chair with a
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 25.99 in
Stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Oxblood Leather Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely oxblood leather Chesterfield Admirals court
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.22 in D 25.2 in
Lovely Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Aged Green Leather Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely aged green leather Chesterfield Admirals court
Leather
Sold
H 38 in W 34 in D 30 in
Ekornes Stressless Admiral Maroon Leather Lounge Chair With Tray and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sophisticated Scandinavian design, this Admiral lounge chair and ottoman by Ekornes’ Stressless
Leather
Sold
H 38 in W 34 in D 30 in
Ekornes Stressless Admiral Maroon Leather Lounge Chair With Tray and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sophisticated Scandinavian design, this Admiral lounge chair and ottoman by Ekornes’ Stressless
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
IRE Möbler Eric Merthen `Admiral` Midcentury Green Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timeless 1960s leather lounge chair designed by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbler in Sweden. This
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33.67 in W 25.6 in D 26.58 in
Stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Captains Aged Green Leather Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We delighted to offer for sale this lovely aged green leather Chesterfield Admirals captain’s chair
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33.67 in W 30.32 in D 24.02 in
Stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Oxblood Leather Chair
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage oxblood leather Chesterfield Admirals court
Leather
Sold
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in L 31.89 in
Stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Oxblood Leather Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely aged green leather Chesterfield Admirals court
Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 26.38 in
Vintage Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Aged Green Leather Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage aged green leather Chesterfield Admirals court
Leather
Sold
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 24.22 in
Stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Aged Green Leather Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely aged green leather Chesterfield Admirals court
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 46 in W 26.25 in D 29 in
Svend Skipper Danish Wingback Armchair and Ottoman Model Admiral in Red Leather
By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen, Svend Skipper
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and eye-catching wingback armchair model Admiral designed by Erik Marquardsen and Takashi
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Amazing Sculptural Van Speyk Easy Chair by Rob Eckhardt, Holland
By Rob Eckhardt
Located in Voorburg, NL
Amazing Van Speyk easy chair, designed by Rob Eckhardt. This chair was produced in a small series
Steel
Sold
H 29.9 in W 33.9 in D 33.9 in
"Amiral" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in New York, NY
Admiral lounge chair and ottoman designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 29.5 in D 24 in
6 Dining Chairs by John Yellen for IV Chair Corp After William Katavolos
By John Yellen, William Katavolos
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning and rare set of 6 ‘Admiral’ chairs model 6400UC designed by John Yellen for I.V. Chair
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Eric Merthen, "Amiral" Easy Chair, Ire Möbler, Skillingaryd, 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare Admiral chair designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 30 in W 29 in D 23 in
Mid-Century 'Admiral' Dining Chairs by John Yellen I.V. Chair Corp ca 1960
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of four dining chairs designed by John Yellen for the I.V. Chair Corporation. Two larger end
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 32.88 in W 23.82 in D 26.19 in
Stunning Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Aged Brown Leather Cushioned Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely aged brown leather Chesterfield Admirals court
Leather
Sold
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 25.79 in
Vintage Cushioned Chesterfield Admirals Court Captains Aged Green Leather Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage aged green leather Chesterfield Admirals court
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 34.25 in D 33 in
Pair of Danish 1970s Mid-size Low Back Club or Lunge Chair from Hotel Admiral
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
condition. The chairs were once a part of the decor of famed Admiral Hotel in Copenhagen located near the
Wool, Teak, Down
Danish Modern Ekornes Stressless “Admiral” Recliner With Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Trenton, NJ
Indulge in the ultimate relaxation experience with this Ekornes Stressless Admiral Recliner Swivel
Leather, Textile, Wood
Danish 1960's Teak Lounge Chair Attributed to Aage Christiansen
By Folke Ohlsson, Aage Christiansen, Erhardsen & Andersen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
a variation of his chair model Admiral by Erhardsen and Andersen. Very similar to some of the
Wool, Teak
Set of Three Antique Prints of Pear Variaties by J.H. Knoop, 1758
By Johann Hermann Knoop
Located in Langweer, NL
, Cuisse Madame, Citron de Sirene, Cassolette, Bourdon, Admiral, Muscat-Fleury, Chair a Dame, Frontignac
Paper
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H 45.28 in W 34.65 in D 45.28 in
Ekornes Stressless Admiral Armchair & Footstool Set Brown Leather Recliner Chair
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
Ekornes stressless admiral armchair and footstool with brown leather modern recliner chair designer
Leather
Antique Stick Wicker Seating
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Vintage stick rattan set newly painted in Benjamin Moore Admiral blue. Additional chairs are
Rattan
$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
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exclusive lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s. The “Inca” model is spacious and exceptionally comfortable, featuring ...
Leather, Beech
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970. Solid beech frame with original brown leather cushions. Some wear and use.
Leather
$1,200 / set
H 28 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs by Gavina c 1960/1980's
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in New York, NY
Set of four leather and chrome dining chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina circa 1960-1970's. The chairs feature leather seats, arm rests and backs, on bright chrome fram...
Chrome
$4,000Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 39.25 in W 32.5 in D 33.5 in
'Falcon' Chair and Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic grey leather 'Falcon' sling chair and ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, signed on both the chair frame and the ottoman. A more rare variation of the Falcon design...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$14,750 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern S...
Leather, Walnut
$12,500 / set
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism established itself in the post-war period with furniture that appealed to the senses. Furniture design was gui...
Fabric, Wood
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair Rosewood Ire Möbler, Sweden 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
Armiral chair designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The chair has a beautiful rosewood frame and is upholstered in the original light brown leather. The cushi...
Leather, Rosewood
$4,186 / item
H 30.71 in W 41.74 in D 36.23 in
Brazilian Lounge Cognac Leather Armchair 1960s in the Manner of Jean Gillon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This big Lounge Armchair is from the 1970. It is made of Pau Ferro wood and aniline cognac leather. Underneath the cushion are saddle leather straps. The design has references to ...
Leather, Wood, Foam
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