$78,000 / set
Pair of Arnold Madsen Chairs in Shearling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Shearling Oak Origin: Norway Dimensions: 25” W X 32.5“D X 31“H, SH 14.5” AH 22” Quantity: 1 pair Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960 At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique col...
Oak
Marzio Cecchi Pair of Leather Travertine Brass Low Coffee Tables, Circa 1970
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Vienna, AT
Marzio Cecchi is well known for his extraordinary and eclectic designs such as the Diapason steel desk and the iconic Lounge chair Balestra. This table was once produced with leather...
Travertine, Brass, Steel
Rare Renato Balestra Lounge Chair, from France, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare Renato Balestra lounge chair, from France, 1970s. Original tan leather upholstery on a solid steel frame.
Leather
Sold
H 33.67 in W 29.73 in D 35.44 in
Marzio Cecchi 'Balestra' Lounge Chair, Original Black Vegan Leather, Italy, 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Marzio Cecchi 'Balestra' lounge chair, original leather, Italy, 1968
Faux Leather
Mint condition "Balestra" lounge chair by Cinova
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Leather lounge chair manufactured in early 70s by Cinova. As this chair comes from an old stock is in perfect original condition. Particular elastics shape of the steel structure all...
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H 39.38 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Balestra Lounge Chairs by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of two lounge chairs by Marzio Cecchi in 1968. The geometric structure of the furniture is specific of this period. All the lines are sober and pur. Marzio Cecchi is a very ...
Steel
Renato Balestra Leather Lounge Chair for Cinova
By Renato Balestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cantilevered lounge chair by Renato Balestra for Cinova c.1970s, Italy.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Renato Balestra Leather Lounge Chairs for Cinova Italy, circa 1970
By Renato Balestra
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Renato Balestra leather lounge chairs for Cinova Italy circa 1970.
Steel
Pair of French Easy Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Wood, Hair on Hide Origin: France Dimensions: 23.25” W X 34” D X 29” H, SH 17, AH 23.5 Quantity: 1 Pair At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and...
Leather, Oak
Marzio Cecchi Balestra Lounge Chair
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
This great lounge chair was designed by the Italian architect Marzio Cecchi.
Metal
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H 37.8 in W 31.89 in D 63 in
Mid-Century Modern Mod Balestra Lounge Chair Designed by Marzio Cecchi For Most
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair with footstool mod. "Balestra" designed by Marzio Cecchi for Most. Composed of a metallic structure lacquered in black, with circular cushions placed in a curved line and up...
Metal
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H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, COR
Located in Vienna, AT
It resembles designs by Marzio Cecchi ('Balestra' Lounge Chair) but also Joe Colombo Roll chair.
Steel
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H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, COR, Reinhold Adolf
Located in Vienna, AT
It resembles designs by Marzio Cecchi ('Balestra' Lounge Chair) but also Joe Colombo Roll chair.
Steel
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H 28.75 in W 32.29 in D 30.32 in
Marzio Cecchi Visionaire Spiral Nest Armchair, Blue Fabric Unique from the 60s
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Marzio Cecchi founded Studio Most to produce his creations and crossed the 70s and 80s decade with iconic pieces such as the diapason desk, the cow sofa, and the balestra lounge chai...
Iron
Lounge Armchair by Renato Balestra for Cinova, Italy 1970s
By Renato Balestra
Located in Argelato, BO
Renato Balestra "Lounge" armchair or fireside chair by the Italian designer Renato Balestra for Cinova, published in 1973.
Metal
Chrome/Ivory Italian Lounge Chairs by Renato Balestra, 1970s
By Renato Balestra
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian balancing lounge chair by Renato Balestra, newly reupholstered in ivory jacquard fabric, original chrome structure in perfect condition and beautiful vintage patina, 1970s.
Chrome
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H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 39.77 in
Balestra Rocker Chair with Ottoman by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Italy 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Space age, modernism, minimalism and topped with Italian flair; all seems to be bundled in this one of a kind iconic design by the late Florentine architect Marzio Cecchi (1940-1990)...
Steel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$2,066 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Bertu Nightstands, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in maple (or the wood ...
Maple
$1,985 / item
H 12.9 in Dm 7 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija' Table Lamp in Brass and White for Santa & Cole
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija' table lamp in brass and white for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, M...
Metal, Brass
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
Copper
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$8,475 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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