$17,004
H 50 in W 39 in D 42 in
Original 1970s Lee West ‘Alpha” Stereo Egg Chair, Black Fiberglass and leather
By Lee West
Located in Echt, NL
Original and iconic ‘Alpha' music chair end stool in excellent condition. The ‘Alpha' chair was
Leather, Fiberglass
Alpha Egg Chair with Ottoman in the Style of Lee West
By Lee West
Located in Dallas, TX
The Alpha Egg Chair seamlessly blends 60s-inspired design with contemporary comfort. Its striking
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Sold
H 50 in W 39 in D 42 in
1970s Lee West Alpha Egg Chair and Ottoman Restored in New Zealand Sheepskin
By Lee West
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An original 1970s Lee West Alpha Chamber Stereo egg chair in the house! We not only restored the
Sheepskin, Fiberglass
Vintage Modern Lee West Alpha Style Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Lee West
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Even without speakers, this piece will surround the sound of the music you listen to, new upholstery and restored fiberglass, it has some scratches from internal movements photos ava...
Fabric, Fiberglass
1960's Stereo Alpha Pod Chair And Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Two person Alpha stereo pod egg chair with an ottoman. Made in the 1960's by Lee West Inc
Fiberglass, Fabric
1970 Vintage Lee West Alpha Chamber Egg Pod Stereo Chair
By Lee West
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Vintage Lee West Alpha Egg Chair, Original white fiberglass and black upholstery. Hard to find
1970 Vintage Lee West Alpha Chamber Egg Pod Stereo Chair
By Lee West
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Vintage Lee West Alpha Egg Chair, Original mustard yellow fiberglass and Brown Fabric. In
Fiberglass, Fabric
Lee West Alpha Egg Stereo Chair
By Lee West
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare vintage 1970s chair with in eggshell white fibrglass and the original blue fabric
Space Age Lee West Music Chamber Speaker Chairs, circa 1960s
By Lee West
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
"Egg" or "Alpha" chair these were purchased from the original owner and are both in excellent working
Nylon, Naugahyde, Fiberglass
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps made from Copper and inserted glass, 1960 This is a large version with 12.2" (31cm) in diameter. Rare pair of large 12.2" copper bubble pendant lights...
Brass
$7,800Sale Price|32% Off
H 72 in W 120 in D 12 in
Janet Schweitzer Polished Aluminum and Glass Obra Wall Unit design for Pace
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Ferndale, MI
1970s " Obra " system designed by Janet Schweitzer for Pace . Three inch diameter arms mount horizontally to 72" tall half round polished aluminum uprights . Uprights are mounted t...
Aluminum
$6,250
H 31 in W 52 in D 31 in
Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa
By Irving Harper, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
George Nelson Office – Limited Edition Marshmallow Sofa Designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson office, this multicolored Marshmallow Sofa is a limited edition piece manufact...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
1960s Reupholstered Dusty Pink Velvet 'Palazzo Torta' Sofa
Located in Florence, Tuscany
I love a 'Palazzo Torta' sofa. These wonderful round sofas are mainly found in large palazzi or in old hotels in Italy. This one was found in Naples - it was made in the 1970s and we...
Canvas, Cotton, Silk, Velvet
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.25 in W 44 in D 92 in
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa in Light Tan Velvet, American Leather, 2000's
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan didn’t just design furniture—he created seductive works of furni-art. And this Zoe Sofa? It’s no exception. Designed in the early 2000s for American Leather, this beau...
Velvet
"LA BOULE" Space Age modular tableware, Villeroy & Boch
By Villeroy & Boch, Helen von Boch
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary modular tableware LA BOULE designed by Helen von Boch & Federigo Fabbrini for Villeroy & Boch in 1971. The 19-piece tableware consists of various plates, serving plates, bo...
Ceramic
Chinese Slatted Back Bench, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming bench from the early 20th century comfortably seats three and combines the proportions of Western furniture with the decorative opulence of Qing-dynasty designs. Crafte...
Wood
Byron Botker for Landes Lounge Chair with Tubular Frames
By Byron Botker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, lounge chair, blue fabric, chrome-plated steel, United States, 1970s A comfortable easy chair that features a curved, chromed tubular frame. The frame appea...
Chrome
Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1960s
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel armchair in beige canvas and black shell by Joe Colombo. Elda model. Seat height 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of armchair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Fiberglass, Canvas
$6,000 / set
H 53.15 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Claudio Salocchi “Napoleone” Dining Chairs for Sormani, 1972, Set of 2
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Claudio Salocchi “Napoleone” dining chair for Sormani, cognac leather and wood, Italy, 1972, set of two This captivating “Napoleone” chair, designed in 1972 by Claudio Salocchi for ...
Wood
$12,226 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Red Modular Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a mid-century design classic. This two seater, three seater and corner piece are incr...
Fabric, Foam
$89,000
H 66 in W 108 in D 17.75 in
Italian Art Deco Marquetry Cabinet Storage Buffet Lacquered Goatskin Masterpiece
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco tall, handsome and attention-grabbing trophy of 20th century Italian Cabinet, Buffet design and sophistication. Featuring four parchment covered doors with marquetry panels...
Goatskin, Lacquer, Wood
$2,064
H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
1970 White Carrara Marble Italian Modernist Design Modern Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture Table Lamp Italy, 1970 White Carrara Marble Excellent quality of Manufacture Light chip at the corner base (shown in the picture) Excellent Condiction Perfect working order
Marble
Stool 014 (st-ar-014)
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The ST-AR-014 is a small-batch, sculptural concrete stool designed and handmade in Brooklyn, NY. Raw yet refined, it balances functionality with an imagistic presence—serving equally...
Concrete, Cement
$4,554
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Rare Large RAAK ‘Light Sculpture’ Table Floor Lamp by Maurice Grothausen, 1960
By Maurice Grothausen, RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare RAAK ‘Light Sculpture’ table floor lamp in very good condition. The lamp consists of four anodized aluminum tubes, they all have a different shape and can be exchanged amo...
Aluminum
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