$4,095
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 37.41 in
Italian Designer Leather Lounge Chair 1980s Nicoletti Salotti Avanti Black Red
By Nicoletti Salotti, Avanti
Located in London, GB
enhancing the bold 1980s aesthetic. Ambassador chairs are rare and much sought after for their unique and
Leather
$1,570 / item
H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
of manufacture and metal sticket with name of hotel. Found total five-pieces of these chairs, three
Bentwood
$3,900 / set
H 32.49 in W 23.43 in D 24.41 in
Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
$7,750
H 10.83 in W 76.38 in D 32.88 in
Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 37 in W 36 in D 36 in
Aage Christensen Designed Danish Modern 'Ambassador' Leather Lounge Chair
By Aage Christensen
Located in BOSTON, MA
An Aage Christensen designed for Erhardsen and Andersen 'Ambassador' leather high back lounge chair
Leather
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Artifort F194 Ambassador Swivel Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt 1980s
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Enschede, NL
A set of two Artifort swivel lounge chairs F194 ambassador in black leather. Excellent, original
Leather
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Ambassador Office Chairs by Geoffrey Hartcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Porto, PT
Beautiful and very confortable pair of office chairs by Geoffrey Hartcourt for Artifort
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Artifort F194 Ambassador Swivel Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1980s
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Enschede, NL
Artifort swivel lounge chair F194 Ambassador in black leather. Excellent, original condition with
Leather
1960s Aage Christensen Model Ambassador Leather Lounge Chair
By Erhardsen & Andersen, Aage Christensen
Located in New York, NY
This is the Ambassador chair designed by Aage Christensen in the 1960s and manufactured by
Steel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 35.44 in D 41.74 in
Impressive Erton Deauville Ambassador Model French Leather Club Chair Circa 1940
Located in Hastings, GB
An Impressive & Rare Erton Deauville Ambassador Model, French Leather Club Chair Circa 1940's This
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 44.89 in D 38.59 in
Nicoletti Salotti Ambassador leather armchair set of 2 for Avanti
By Avanti, Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These two Ambassador leather chairs are in excellent condition. The soft black leather is flawless
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 35.04 in D 42.52 in
A Remarkable & Rare Salon by Erton Deauville, Ambassador Models, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
comprises of a two/three-seater sofa and an excellent pair of Ambassador club chairs. With its expressive
Leather
Børge Mogensen Model 2256 "Sled Chairs", Denmark 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s goal has always
Bouclé, Wood
Small Børge Mogensen Rosewood Sideboard, Denmark, 1950s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s goal has always been to
Rosewood
Sold
H 21.26 in W 70.87 in D 27.76 in
Model 5268 Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Utrecht, NL
resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the
Oak
Sold
H 36.42 in W 26.19 in D 33.08 in
Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Utrecht, NL
pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s goal has always been to
Bouclé, Wicker, Oak
Sold
H 37.21 in W 25.79 in D 34.45 in
Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s goal has always been
Metal
Two Bookcases by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s goal has always been to design and produce quality
Wood
"Ambassador" chairs by Raphael
Located in Newburgh, NY
Stunning pair of chairs by Raphael with floating armrests and very elegant details.
Mahogany, Leather
Ambassad Chair By Mats Theselius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 'ambassador' chair by belgian architect and designer , mats theselius. you may not at first
Leather
Ekornes Stressless Windsor Sofas, Chair and Footstool
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
Beautiful Ekornes stressless windsor leather sofas with a matching stressless ambassador leather
Leather
Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Royere, a Pair
By Jean Royère
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A stunning and rare pair of lounge chairs in the manner of Jean Royere's "ambassador" chair. The
Velvet
1980s Memphis Style 'Conica' Pale Yellow Glass Table Lamp for Artemide
By Alessandro Mendini, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1980s Memphis Style 'Conica' Pale Yellow Glass Table Lamp for Artemide. Designed by Alessandro Mendini. Handcrafted in pale yellow Murano glass, this petite lamp is strongly associat...
Glass, Art Glass
$16,660 / set
H 33.27 in W 36.42 in D 44.3 in
New Pair of George Smith Flying Ducks Armchairs & Ottoman Footstool
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of fully refurbished, George Smith Signature Scroll arm armchairs and matching footstool upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks velvet T...
Upholstery, Beech
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 23 in D 24.5 in
Ward Bennett For Brickel Associates Ebonized Ash & Cane "Landmark" Lounge Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage lounge chair is a variation of Bennett's famous Landmark design, originally designed in 1964 to emulate classic English forms. Structured with a fluid bentwood ash frame...
Cane, Ash
Foglio Sconces by Tobia Scarpa in Nickel Finish
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Phenomenal modern and sleek pair of Foglio sconces by Tobia Scarpa in satin nickel outside and lightly aged un-lacquered satin nickel finishes inside.
Steel, Nickel
$15,701 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of English red leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ sha...
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$6,750
H 10.63 in W 91.74 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand "Tokyo" Bench with Cushions by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Dronten, NL
Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular piece can be used as a low coffee table, bench, or – with cushions – as a sofa. Th...
Fabric, Oak
On Hold|$3,400
H 27.56 in W 41.34 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Meer, VAN
De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s Directly from the first owner, this is an early 1970s De Sede DS-101 lounge chair in wonderfully patinated cognac leath...
Leather
Pair of Brutalist Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very nice sculpted rustic chairs in plain wood. Close to the work of Chapo.
Elm
Guillerme & Chambron Wardrobe in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or wardrobe, oak, brass, France, 1960s This charming wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the graphical de...
Brass
$4,000
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, a Model '1255/3' Art Deco Chandelier, Finland, 1930's
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing chandelier, model '1255/3', designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1930s for Taito Oy, Finland. This exquisite chandelier features a trio of gracefully curved arms, each adorned ...
Brass
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa This iconic piece of Swedish furniture was designed in 1956 by master-designer Carl Malmsten. It was originally produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden...
Sheepskin, Beech
$3,600
H 51.78 in W 76.78 in D 21.46 in
Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Kjærnulf Style, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A fantastic classic sideboard in oak with a sculptural front design. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This piece is in a good vintage condition, with few traces of wear. ...
Oak
$1,739Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 72.45 in D 97.25 in
Luciano Frigerio italian vintage Brass bed, branded
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time to the glamorous 1970s with this exquisite Italian double bed designed by the talented Lucino Frigerio and proudly marked by the same illustrious manufacturer. Its ...
Brass
$13,044
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Original Josef Hoffmann/Gebrüder J&J Kohn Chair, Early 20th Century, Jugendstil
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and so far undocumented armchair by Josef Hoffmann, original leather upholstery, branding iron J&J Kohn. An identical chair with a different upholstery is available as well.
Leather, Beech
Paul McCobb Brass Base Console Table with Vitrolite Top
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
A stunning example of McCobb's masterful, minimalist design aesthetic, this sublime console table features a brass base which supports a top of opaque white Vitrolite glass. This ra...
Brass
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