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Joseph Andre Motte 770

Armchairs Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Armchairs model 770 by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, 1958. Black metal-lacquered feet. To be
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armchairs Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
Armchairs Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
"770" Armchair by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
"770" Armchair and Ottoman by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1950s. Reupholstered with
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Sofa Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1960s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa model 770 by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1960s Ready to be reupholstered.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Metal

770 Armchairs by J.A Motte for Steiner, France 1950's
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in New York, NY
Andre Motte for Steiner 770 large lounge chairs, extremely comfortable and lightweight, ideal
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 70s Style Bow Wood Armchairs
By Hugues Steiner
Located in TARBES, FR
armchair with molded shell (1951), the Tonneau chair (1953) or the Corb armchair (1956) - Joseph-André
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 70s Style Bow Wood Armchairs
Pair of 70s Style Bow Wood Armchairs
H 37.8 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in

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Joseph André Motte 770 Armchairs
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Newburgh, NY
770 chairs by J.A Motte. It is made of a metal frame covered in foam on a brass base. Referenced in
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Mid-20th Century French Settees

Materials

Brass

Joseph André Motte 770 Armchairs
Joseph André Motte 770 Armchairs
H 36 in W 24 in D 35 in
Joseph-André Motte 770 Armchair
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
One famous 770 chairs by Joseph-André Motte, brass feet, editor Steiner's stamp on the bottom
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Joseph-André Motte 770 Armchair
Joseph-André Motte 770 Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Joseph André Motte 770 armchairs
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Two 770 chairs by Joseph André Motte with black metal feet and Kvadrat fabric
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Joseph André Motte 770 armchairs
Pair of Joseph André Motte 770 armchairs
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model 770 by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, 1950s.  
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model 770 by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, 1950s. Ready to be re-upholstered.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
By Steiner, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model 770 by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, 1950s.  
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
By Steiner, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model 770 by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, 1950s, recently reupholstered with a Kvadrat
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model 770 by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, 1958. Black lacquered metal feet. Matching
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model 770 by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, 1958. Black lacquered metal feet. Matching
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
Armchair Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Sofa Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa model 770 by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, 1958. Black metal-lacquered feet. Recently
Category

Vintage 1950s French Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
Sofa Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
H 37.01 in W 60.24 in D 33.86 in
Armchair by Joseph-André Motte Model 770 for Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Joseph-André Motte armchair model 770 for Steiner.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

770 Chair by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
By Steiner, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
770 chair by Joseph-Andre´ Motte for Steiner. Different colors and conditions but these 10 chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

770 Chair by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
770 Chair by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Armchairs Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte, 1958
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of armchairs model 770 by Joseph-André Motte - 1958.
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Armchairs by Joseph-André Motte Model 770 for Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Joseph-André Motte armchairs model 770 for Steiner, newly covered in Kvadrat upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Set of Four 770 Chairs by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Four chairs 770 by Joseph André Motte. The set is "as is". Black painted metal feet in good
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

1950s Pair of 770 Armchairs, Brass and Velvet, Joseph-André Motte, Ed Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "770" armchairs designed in the 1950s by the French designer Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of 770 Armchairs, Brass and Velvet, Joseph Andre Motte, Ed Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "770" armchairs designed in the 1950s by the French designer Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of 770 Armchairs, Brass and Velvet, Joseph-André Motte, Ed Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "770" armchairs designed in the 1950s by the French designer Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of 770 Armchairs, Brass and Velvet, Joseph-André Motte, Ed Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "770" armchairs designed in the 1950s by the French designer Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of 770 Armchairs, Brass and Velvet, Joseph-André Motte, Ed Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "770" armchairs designed in the 1950s by the French designer Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of 770 Armchairs, Brass and Velvet, Joseph Andre Motte, Ed Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "770" armchairs designed in the 1950s by the French designer Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of 770 Armchairs, Brass and Velvet, Joseph Andre Motte, Ed Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "770" armchairs designed in the 1950s by the French designer Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of 770 Armchairs, Brass and Velvet, Joseph Andre Motte, Ed Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "770" armchairs designed in the 1950s by the French designer Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of 770 Armchairs, Brass and Velvet, Joseph Andre Motte, Ed Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "770" armchairs designed in the 1950s by the French designer Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Joseph-André Motte - Pair of 770 Lounge Chairs and for Steiner - France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of lounge chairs and ottoman, model 770 by J.A. Motte for Steiner. Sleek black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Armchairs, 770 Model, Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, circa 1958
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Joseph-André Motte (1925-2013). Pair of large armchairs with wide armrests extending by a high
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Iron

1950s Pair of Armchair, Model 770 by Joseph Andre Motte, Pink Velvet and Brass
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s pair of armchair, model 770 by Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner. Elegant and comfortable
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Vintage 1950s French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

"770" Armchair and Ottoman by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1950s
By Steiner, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair and ottoman, model 770, by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Armchairs, 770 Model, Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, circa 1958
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Joseph-André Motte, (1925-2013). Pair of large armchairs with wide armrests extending by a high
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1950s Armchairs by Joseph Andre Motte
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs by Joseph Andre Motte model 770 with polished brass Legs. Edited by Steiner
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Armchairs by Joseph Andre Motte
Pair of 1950s Armchairs by Joseph Andre Motte
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Pair of model 770 armchairs by Joseph-André Motte Ed. Steiner, France circa 1958
By Steiner, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of large armchairs with wide armrests extending by a high back. Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Armchairs by Joseph, 1958
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs by joseph andre motte model 770 edited by Steiner From 1958. Fabric by Maison
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Armchairs by Joseph, 1958
Pair of Armchairs by Joseph, 1958
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Motte Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs by Joseph-ANdré Motte, armchair "770", 1950's. Reupholstored with a red Bisson
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Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Motte Armchairs
Pair of Motte Armchairs
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 22.05 in
Armchairs Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Armchairs model 770 by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, 1958. Black metal-lacquered feet. Recently
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armchairs Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
Armchairs Model 770 by Joseph-André Motte
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Set of three "770" armchairs by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Set of three "770" armchairs by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner Ready to be reupholstered.
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1954 Living Room Set, Model 770 by Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1954 living room set, model 770 by Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner. Elegant living room set
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Pair of armchairs model 770 by Joseph André Motte for Steiner - France 1958
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of armchairs model 770 by Joseph André Motte for Steiner - France 1958
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Four armchairs 770 model by Joseph-André Motte Ed. Steiner, France circa 1958
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Four large armchairs with wide armrests extending by a high back. Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of "770" Armchairs by Joseph-André Motte, France, 1958
By Siege Steiner, Joseph-André Motte
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern icon Steiner Meubles editions New upholstery- Bisson Bruneel "bouclette" fabric Original black enamel on feet.   
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of model 770 armchairs by Joseph-André Motte Ed. Steiner, France circa 1958
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of large armchairs with wide armrests extending by a high back. Joseph-André Motte for Steiner
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

J.A Motte '770' lounge set comprising pair lounge chairs & sofa, 1958, Restored
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Joseph Andre Motte for the French company 'Steiner' . The set comprises of a pair of lounge chairs with
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Joseph-André Motte's Armchairs "770"
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in PARIS, FR
Joseph-André Motte (1925-2013) Beautiful pair of armchairs model 770 Green velvet from Misia
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Joseph-André Motte's Armchairs "770"
Joseph-André Motte's Armchairs "770"
H 35.5 in W 35 in D 33.5 in
Pair of armchairs model 770 by Joseph-André Motte - Steiner Edition - 1958
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs model 770 by Joseph-André Motte (1925 - 2013) - Steiner Edition - 1958
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

J. A. Motte 770 Armchairs
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Newburgh, NY
Large armchairs by JA Motte for Steiner. It is made of a metal frame covered in foam on a brass
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

J. A. Motte 770 Armchairs
J. A. Motte 770 Armchairs
H 35 in W 35 in D 33 in
"770" Chairs by J.A Motte for Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Newburgh, NY
770 chair by J.A Motte, referenced in "decarateur des annees 50" by P Favardin, with matching
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Joseph Motte "770" Armchair, 1958
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single lounge chair "770" by Joseph-André Motte, Steiner Edition. Bronze Metal Legs with
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Joseph Motte "770" Armchair, 1958
Joseph Motte "770" Armchair, 1958
H 35.5 in W 35 in D 30 in

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Joseph Andre Motte 770 For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the joseph andre motte 770 you’re looking for. Each joseph andre motte 770 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and brass. There are many kinds of the joseph andre motte 770 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A joseph andre motte 770 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Joseph Andre Motte 770?

Prices for a joseph andre motte 770 start at $650 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $10,667.

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