Cervo Bianco Beech Wood Frame Sculptural Chair
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
The Cervo Bianco sculptural chair features a solid beech wood seat structure upholstered in a soft wool-effect fabric, offering inviting comfort and tactile warmth.
Wood
$962 / item
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Gervasoni Ghost 125 – Upholstered Chair with armrests - Lino Bianco
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
This version is upholstered in Lino Bianco fabric, Category B. If unavailable, the chair will be supplied in a similar fabric while preserving the distinctive textile identity of the...
Fabric
$643 / item
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Gervasoni Ghost 23 – Upholstered Chair design Paola Navone - Lino Bianco
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
This version is upholstered in Lino Bianco fabric, Category B. If unavailable, the chair will be supplied in a similar fabric while preserving the distinctive textile identity of the...
Fabric
$731 / item
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Gervasoni Ghost 123 - Upholstered Chair design Paola Navone - Lino Bianco
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
This version is upholstered in Lino Bianco fabric, Category B. If unavailable, the chair will be supplied in a similar fabric while preserving the distinctive textile identity of the...
Fabric
$624 / item
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Chair Gervasoni Ghost 23 design Paola Navone - White linen
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 23 - Chair Design: Paola Navone Ghost 23 is a comfortable and elegant chair from the Ghost collection. Its structure is padded with polyurethane foam for lasting sup...
Fabric
$4,271 / item
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Bianco Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Bianco Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative...
Rattan, Ash
$885 / item
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Chair with armrests Gervasoni Ghost 25 design Paola Navone - Lino Bianco
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 25 - Chair with Armrests Design: Paola Navone Ghost 25 is a comfortable and elegant chair with armrests from the Ghost collection. Its structure is padded with polyu...
Fabric
Elegant set consisting of 4 "Nordic White" wooden chairs, 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Elegant set consisting of 4 chairs in Scandinavian/vintage style, white painted wooden frame and black upholstered seat. Essential and timeless design, ideal for dining room, kitchen...
Wood
Set of 4 vintage 70's chairs white fabric Italian design
Located in None, IT
Set of four chairs with wooden frame and white fabric seat, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 82 c...
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian vintage rocking chair in white lacquered wood
By FDB Møbler
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s rocking chair in white lacquered wood. Simple lines with decorative details at the top of the backrest. Vintage Scandinavian rocking chair from the 1950s, made of...
Wood
$3,894 / set
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Matt white painted beech chair with upholstered seat and fabric, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 6 White Painted Beech Chairs with Upholstered Seat - Italy, Vintage Style Elegant set of 6 chairs with machined slatted back and steam-curved backrest, an example of Italian ...
Fabric, Beech
Gervasoni Ghost 25 – Upholstered Chair with Armrests
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
This version is upholstered in Lino Bianco fabric. If unavailable, the chair will be supplied in a similar fabric while preserving the distinctive textile identity of the Ghost colle...
Cotton
S-Chair, design Tom DIXON for CAPPELLINI. Italy, 1992
By Cappellini, Tom Dixon
Located in Torino, IT
MARCA CAPPELLINI MODELLO S-Chair MATERIALI Struttura in metallo; imbottitura; rivestimento in pelle bovina con pelo naturale SPECIFICHE Profilo continuo a S; base ad anello circol...
Metal
Sold
H 50.01 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
1950s, Gio Ponti Made by Vittorio Bonacina / Italy for “Conte Manu Bianco"
By Vittorio Bonacina, Gio Ponti
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Original Gio Ponti (1891) made by Vittorio Bonacina / Italy for “Conte Manu Bianco”. Chair is in excellent condition. Period 1950.
Rattan
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
Six Brown Leather D Bianco & Son's Chairs Council Chambers London Stock Exchange
By D. Bianco & Son's LTD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of D Bianco & Son’s LTD brown leather chairs made for the Council Chambers in the London Stock Exchange 1972 A very rare set...
Leather
Bergere 1950s ice white armchair
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair, sprung upholstery with feather cushion, fabric cover (not original to the period) wooden legs. Very good condition, fully restored.
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
Sold
H 24.41 in W 26.78 in D 31.11 in
Liisi Beckmann, Karelia armchair in white vinyl, first model, 1966
By Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Firenze, IT
First model of the Karelia armchair, designed by Liisi Beckmann in 1966 for Zanotta. The armchair features its original white vinyl upholstery. One of the first frameless armchairs m...
Faux Leather, Foam
Sold
H 24.81 in W 28.35 in D 30.32 in
Mid Century low bedroom armchairs in white lacquered wood and fabric
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of 1970s armchairs in white lacquered wood with upholstered cushions covered in floral fabric. Vintage chairs, perfect for use as furniture elements in a large living room or a...
Fabric, Wood
1970s beechwood chairs with white teddy bear-type fur seat
Located in Premariacco, IT
Set of walnut-stained beechwood chairs with white teddy bear-type fur seat, suitable for dining room or for furnishing designer rooms. The chairs are an Italian production from the ...
Textile, Beech
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