Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair
By Eric Merthen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage arm chairs with hide seats on leather straps. Great mid-century design with black and white flair. Please confirm location.
Teak
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair Rosewood Ire Möbler, Sweden 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, FR
Armiral chair designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The chair has a
Leather, Rosewood
Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair Mid Century Modern
By Eric Merthen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair. Original Dark Green Leather. Some restoration on one strap on seat.
Leather, Oak
Eric Merthen's "Amiral" Style Leather Chairs, a Pair
By Eric Merthen
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous pair of French oak and green leather lounge chairs styled after Eric Merthen's "Amiral
Leather, Oak
Eric Merthen Amiral Easy Chair Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
By Eric Merthen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd
Leather, Rosewood
Eric Merthen sofa table in oak and slate, 1960s, model Amiral
By Eric Merthen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low table in oak with slate top. Designed by Eric Merthen. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great
Slate
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H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Pouf Rosewood Ire Möbler, Sweden 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, FR
Armiral chair with its footstool designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The
Leather, Rosewood
"Amiral" Low Table in Oak with Slate Top by Eric Merthen, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in oak with slate top. Designed by Eric Merthen. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great
Slate
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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
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H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 37.41 in
A pair of Eric Merthen armchair mod "Amiral" rosewood or IRE Mobel AB Sweden
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, FR
'Armiral' easy chair designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The chair has a
Leather, Rosewood
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H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair "Amiral" by Eric Merthen
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous armchair, "Amiral" by Erik Merthen for Swedish IRE Mo¨bler from the Scandinavian Mid
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 2 "Amiral" Easy Chairs Designed by Eric Merthen, 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original black leather, model Amiral. Produced in the 1960s by IRE möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden.
Leather, Walnut
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H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 37.01 in
Eric Merthen Amiral Lounge Chair in dark wood and red leather for IRE Möbler
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable Brazilian-inspired (safari) lounge chair, model Amiral, designed by Eric Merthen for
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
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H 32.68 in W 33.47 in L 32.68 in
Erik Merthen ‘Amiral’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ire Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen
Located in Voorburg, NL
Distinctive ‘Amiral’ lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Erik Merthen for Ire Möbler Sweden
Leather, Rosewood
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H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 39.38 in
Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of Mid-Century easy chairs with foot stool model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced
Leather, Rosewood
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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, FR
Rare Admiral chair designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden
Leather, Oak
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H 31.11 in W 31.89 in D 37.41 in
Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
By Eric Merthen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in
Leather, Rosewood
Easy Chair Model "Amiral" Designed by Eric Merthen, 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original black leather, model Amiral. Produced in the 1960s by IRE möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of "Amiral" Easy Chairs by Eric Merthen, 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original black leather, model Amiral. Produced in the 1960s by IRE möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden.
Leather, Walnut
Eric Merthen "Amiral" Lounge Chair for IRE Möbel, Sweden 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Amiral” is undoubtedly Swedish designer, Eric Merthen’s most famous model. The uncompromising
Leather, Wood
Vintage Leather Amiral Lounge Chair by Ire Mobler
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the stylish vintage design of Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler. Unique tapered frame features sculpted post
Leather, Rosewood
‘’Amiral’’ Armchair by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbel Skillingaryd
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Madrid, ES
‘’Amiral’’ armchair designed by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbel Skillingaryd in rosewood and leather
Leather, Rosewood
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H 30 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Ottoman Rosewood Mid-Century Modern
Located in Boise, ID
Such a great looking chair but most importantly its extremely comfortable great rosewood grain and the leather is in amazing condition.
Rosewood
Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
Easy chairs model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden, designed by Eric Merthen. Frame of
Leather, Wood
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H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
"Amiral" Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood lounge chair with matching foot stool, designed by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s. Original
Leather, Alpaca, Rosewood
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Ottoman Rosewood Mid-Century Modern
Located in Boise, ID
stunning and crazy comfortable lounge chair and ottoman great condition
Leather, Rosewood
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H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 36.62 in
Rare Easy Chair Model Amiral Designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler, Sweden
By Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifully sculpted lounge armchairmodel Amiral by Erik Merthen for Ire Møbler, Sweden, 1964. Made
Leather, Wood
$5,737
H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 36.62 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers defined mid-20th century modern seating. The Danish Cabinetmakers focused on minimalist design executed by expertly skil...
Wool, Velvet
Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of two lights Maison Arlus sconces, perpex shades Two lights, 65 watts max per light US rewired and in working condition Backplate: 1.1/2 inches W, 4inches H Glass...
Steel
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
Velvet, Birch
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished ...
Silver Plate, Aluminum
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
$4,850 / set
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs. Expertly Restored to Like New.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of fully upholstered Danish modern lounge chairs in a neutral cream fabric. Very comfortable.
Upholstery, Wood
Folke Ohlsson Model 71-C Teak Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
$9,500 / set
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Adrian Pearsall Model 2291-C Leather Wingback Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Ramseur Furniture
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century walnut credenza, crafted by cabinet maker Ramseu Furniture in the United States in 1960, showcases exquisite design and functionality. The credenza features two spac...
Walnut
$10,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 32.5 in
Göperts Möbler, Rockings Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and green fabric rocking lounge chairs produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use. Iron reinforcements to old repairs pr...
Fabric, Wood, Pine
$11,000
H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 31.11 in
Norwegian Two-Seater Sofa in the manner of Finn Juhl, Norway 20th Century
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though their country has a long tradition of craftsmanship, for numerous reasons mid-century Norwegian designers never gained the same international renown as their peers in neighbou...
Fabric, Wood
Stilnovo Opaline & Brass Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Smart looking table or boudoir lamp by Stilnovo with opaline glass cylinder shades supported by 3 brass pins.
Brass
On Hold|$13,587 / set
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 27.96 in
Marco Zanuso Pair of Milord armchairs for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Milano, IT
This splendid pair of Milord armchairs, designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in the 1950s, represents a masterpiece of mid-century Italian design, perfectly balanced between elegance...
Brass
Impeccable Hamilton Sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti
By Minotti, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A masterclass in modern elegance, this custom Hamilton sofa exemplifies Minotti's commitment to refined craftsmanship and understated sophistication. With sculptural lines, luxurious...
Nickel
$50,000 / item
H 33 in W 40 in D 30 in
Modern Flat File Cabinet in Solid Claro Walnut Ebony and Blackened Steel
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The architects cabinet by Taylor Donsker is meticulously detailed in every dimension and features traditional style joinery to ensure generations of use. It is perfectly suited to ho...
Steel
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