Pair of Folding Chairs by Arrben, model Tamara, in cognac leather, Italy 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of exceptionally rare postmodern folding chairs manufactured by Arrben. They feature chrome plated steel frames and cognac leather seats and back...
Steel
Set of Six (6) Arrben Italy Black Leather Folding Chairs
By Arrben
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare postmodern set of six folding chairs manufactured by Arrben, Italy, 1970's. The "Tamara" chairs feature chrome plated steel frames and black leather seats and backrests.
Chrome
Tamara Folding Chair by Arrben Italy 1970s Chrome Frame & Red Leather, Vintage
Located in Hannover, DE
Tamara Folding Chair by Arrben, Italy, 1970s Only 1 chair available.
Metal
Pair of Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben
By Arrben
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This pair of Tamara folding chairs by Italian maker Arrben is the quintessential example of the form in split leather and chrome-plated steel polished to a mirror finish.
Steel, Chrome
Italian Leather Folding Chairs "Tamara" by Arrben, 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Rare set of three beautiful folding chairs by Arrben, made in the 1970s. This set of four Tamara chairs was manufactured by the Italian Arrben factory during the 1970s.
Chrome
Tamara Folding Chairs from Arrben, 1970s, Set of 4
By Arrben
Located in Budapest, HU
These Tamara folding chairs by Italian maker Arrben are the quintessential example of the form in split leather and chrome-plated steel polished to a mirror finish.
Stainless Steel
Eight Italian Tamara Folding Chairs
By Arrben
Located in Miami, FL
These chairs have hardly been used. The original black leather is in great condition as well as the frames.
Vintage Minimalist Italian Arrben “Tamara” Folding Chairs - Set of 4
By Arrben
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Minimalist Italian dining chairs. The “Tamara” chair from the iconic Arrben group. Black leather and polished chrome.
Chrome
Sold
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in
Two Arrben Tamara Folding Chairs in Black Leather and Chrome, 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two folding chairs by Arrben Italy, model 'Tamara' from the 1970s. Thick Black saddle leather upholstery on a chromed steel frame.
Leather
Arrben Leather Folding Chair Italy 1970s Model Tamara
By Arrben
Located in Den Haag, NL
Arrben leather folding chair. Looking great at your desk.
Leather
Set of 4 Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben, Italy
By Arrben
Located in North York, ON
This set of 4 “Tamara” folding chairs by Arrben, crafted in Italy circa 1970’s, embodies sleek mid-century modern styling with a refined utilitarian edge.
Steel
Vintage 1970 Tamara Model Folding Leather and Chrome Chairs by Arrben
By Arrben
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of vintage Italian Tamara chairs made by Arrben. Sleek and modern with polished chrome frames and black saddle leather.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Black Leather and Chrome 'Tamara' Folding Chair by Arrben Italy, 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage leather and chrome folding chair, model 'Tamara', produced by Arrben Italy, 1970s. Fully functional an in good vintage condition with expected signs of age and patina, as ...
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Vintage Minimalist Italian Tamara Folding Leather Chairs from Arrben
By Arrben
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four Tamara chairs was manufactured by the Italian Arrben factory during the 1970s.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Chrome and Brown and Black Velvet Folding Chairs Tamara by Arrben Italy 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Vienna, AT
This two Tamara chairs were manufactured by the Italian Arrben factory during the 1970s.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.75 in W 19.75 in D 17.75 in
Tamara by Arrben Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Leather Folding Chairs, a Pair
By Arrben
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of chrome and leather folding dining chairs by Arrben, Italy, circa 1970s. Makers mark impressed in leather seat and cast into chrome frame. Chrome frames in excellent vintage...
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Folding Chairs by Arrben, model Tamara, in cognac leather, Italy 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Diest, BE
Pair of exceptionally rare postmodern folding chairs manufactured by Arrben. They feature chrome plated steel frames and cognac leather seats and back rests. Made in Italy in 1970s. ...
Chrome
1970's Tamara folding chairs by Arrben set of 7
By Arrben
Located in Diest, BE
Tamara folding chairs by Arrben set of 7 Italy 1970's
Leather
Sold
H 32 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Arrben Italy Italian Modern Chrome Black Leather Tamara Folding Chair - Set of 6
By Arrben
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arrben Italy Italian Modern Chrome and Stitched Black Padded Leather "Tamara" Folding Chairs - Set of 6.
Steel
Sold
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Chrome and Leather “Tamara” Folding Chairs by Arrben, Italy, 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chrome and leather “Tamara” folding chairs by Arrben, Italy, 1970s Metal has some rust, backs have new black leather upholstery.
Chrome
Gilbert Poillerat Art Deco Side Table, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gilbert Poillerat Art Deco Side Table, France, 1940s A refined example of French decorative ironwork, this side table reflects the unmistakable hand of Gilbert Poillerat, whose work...
Brass
$2,724
H 19.69 in W 10.24 in D 20.87 in
Nesting Table in Faux Tortoiseshell Curved Lucite attributable to Dior Home, 70s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a rare set of 1970s faux tortoiseshell Lucite nesting tables, attributed to Dior Home. Dating from the 1970s to the early 1980s, this elegant and hig...
Lucite, Acrylic
Modular De Sede Sofa DS-12 in Cognac Leather, 70s
By De Sede
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
Modular De Sede sofa from the 70s. Model DS-12, Switzerland. Covered in the original brown/cognac buffalo leather with a great patina. The modules are held together with screws and t...
Leather
$4,250
H 27 in Dm 54 in L 27 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Pedestal Dining Table with New 54 Round Glass
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Warren Platner for Knoll (attributed) 54″ round glass dining table. The sculptural steel base has that classic Platner silhouette—an elegant flare at the top and bottom formed by doz...
Stainless Steel
$16,823 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Arredoluce Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1950s Arredoluce Brass Sputnik Chandelier – Mid-Century Modern Icon Bring a burst of vibrant mid-century style into your home with this stunning Sputnik chandelier by Arredol...
Metal, Brass
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne “Chan” Coffee Table, Acid Etched Brass, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is an iconic Philip and Kelvin Laverne "Chan" coffee table made of acid etched brass over pewter over wood and patinated brass. The table features a substantial 47.25" round top...
Brass, Pewter
Sold|$12,500
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 6 in L 5 in
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery pitcher/vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Têtes (Heads)". The piece features two hand painted images of ...
Ceramic, Paint, Pottery, Earthenware
$25,000
H 13 in Dm 48 in
Contemporary Round Coffee Lime Mantis Green Table Translucent Resin by Ian Cochr
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Plump Coffee Table by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Solid Resin H 13" x D 48" A continuation of the Plump series of sculptural furniture. The shapes play u...
Resin
$4,500
H 32 in W 24.25 in D 27.25 in
Expertly Restored - Californian Studio Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Leon Meyer
By Leon Meyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, Steel Hardware ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take...
Steel
Constance Spry 'Datura' Vase by Fulham Pottery, 1930s England
By Fulham Pottery, Constance Spry
Located in London, GB
Elegant 'Datura' flower vase in very good vintage condition. Inspired by the striking datura flower which was a favourite of Constance Sprys. Designed in the 1930s by the famous Brit...
Ceramic
Vintage Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa From France, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa From France, Circa 1950. Original black leather upholstery with nice patina and use.
Leather
$110,000 / set
H 18 in W 17 in D 18 in
Brazilian Modern Sculptural Table with 6 Matching Stools in Reclaimed Wood, 1975
Located in New York, NY
A singular expression of Brazilian design from the 1970s, this monumental table and six-stool ensemble occupies the rare territory between furniture, sculpture, and functional art. P...
Wood
$23,250
H 12 in W 32 in D 54 in
Contemporary Coffee Table in Deep Olive Resin Biomorphic Shape by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Plump Coffee Table by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Polyurethane Resin H 16" x L 54" x W 32" The Plump Coffee Table notches together without any hardware or...
Resin
Candence Dining Table Travertine
By Wilén-Jong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wilén-Jong is the artistic union of Johan Wilén-Jong and Ashley Wilén-Jong—a Stockholm-based duo whose work blurs the line between function and narrative. Rooted in Scandinavian refi...
Travertine
Vintage “Cloud” Sofa with Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine transforming your living space with this stunning vintage cloud sofa, a piece that pays homage to the renowned designer Vladimir Kagan. Its sweeping, sculptural lines and gen...
Fabric, Walnut
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