Pair of French Midcentury 1950s Black Lacquered Open Arm Chairs 'Scmit, Paris'
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French midcentury (1950s) black lacquered open arm chair with red leather upholstered seat and square back (metal tag: SCHMIT, PARIS).
Leather, Wood
Set 6 Dan Johnson Viscount Chairs / Black Lacquer and Brass / Selig
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Buffalo, NY
Signature wrap-around brass arms curve continuously from back to front, creating the sculptural silhouette that defines Dan Johnson's 1950s Viscount design. reupholstered (10-12 year...
Brass
Warren McArthur Aircraft Navigator’s Seat, Grumman XJR2F Albatross (Model 364)
By Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
This rare revolving aircraft navigator’s seat, Model 360, was designed and manufactured by the Warren McArthur Corporation in 1947 for installation in the Grumman XJR2F Albatross, a ...
Aluminum
Pair of 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Black Leather Piping
By James Mont, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As eye liner brings attention to the eyes, black leather piping shows off the chairs sculptural lines.
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
$4,484Sale Price / item|20% Off
Chair / Table Height Stool W. Backrest Black Smoke Steel & Blue Navy Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility o...
Steel
$4,484Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Chair Table Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility o...
Steel
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 6
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair model 45 from Alvar Aalto made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather. Manufactured by Artek. The chairs are very comfortable and lightweighted. They are ...
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 4
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair Model 45 from Alvar Aalto.Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather. Manufactured by Artek. The chairs are very comfortable and lightweighted. They are in ...
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
70s Gae Aulenti Knoll Black Orsay Square Mod 54 Table + 4 Blk Leather Chairs SET
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Basel, BS
The spacious table—referred to as “Model 54” within the Aulenti Collection—features a curved or tubular metal frame and a top in shiny black lacquered or black laminated wood. The fo...
Aluminum
Contemporary Malicious Chair with Polished Brass Studs and Black Leather
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Malicious chair is the newest addition to the infamous Malicious family. CNC cut aluminium round edged studs located on the seating part moves down, thus allowing the seater to be su...
Metal
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model Y61 Stool Chair Black Leather 1 of 2
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare stool model Y61 from Alvar Aalto. Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather. Manufactured by Artek. The stools are comfortable and lightweighted. They are in bes...
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
20th Century Transat Chair Design Eileen Gray 1927, Black Leather, FR ca. 1975
By Eileen Gray
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very rare, valuable 20th century reproduction of the world renowed "Transat Chair", designed by none other than famous Irish designer Eileen Gray (1878 - 1976). There were only 12(!)...
Brass, Nickel
Modern Outdoor Dining Chair - Indigo Leather Upholstery with Gold Accents
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eleanor Dining Chair The Eleanor dining armchair is a piece whose starting point is comfort and functionality. Its simple design, feminine curves, and undulating texture highlight ...
Stainless Steel
Settle Director's Chair in Contemporary Stainless Steel and Leather Design
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Settle Director's Chair A fusion of comfort and elegance, Settle is not just a director's chair, it's also an invitation to find your place. With its clean lines and subtle presenc...
Stainless Steel
Customizable Black Matte and Gray Upholstered Lounge Chair - Soho Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with black matte finish and checkered gray fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Soho armchair brings vint...
Lacquer, Leather, Fabric, Cane
$3,627 / item
Customizable Tacchini Pigreco Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting LEATHER and glossy lacquer The essential nature of a sign. The proportion of solids and voids. The harmony between straight and curved lines. Every feature...
Textile, Leather, Lacquer
Rare Original “Copacabana” Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Original “Copacabana” Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1954 An original “Copacabana” lounge chair designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1954. The chair is constructed from a c...
Steel
Sensational avant-garde streamlined cantilever chairs – Heinz & Bodo Rasch
By Heinz Rasch
Located in Berlin, DE
The original cantilever armchairs offered here belong to the early RS series, developed in the 1930s by Heinz and Bodo Rasch for Alfons Mauser Werke. Furniture designed by the Rasch ...
Steel, Chrome
Jacques Adnet 1955 Chair: Black Lacquered Metal & Faux Leather
Located in Encino, CA
Jacques Adnet ( 1901-1984) Original chair in black lacquered metal and faux-leather camel color upholstery and vinyl piping.
Metal
$18,000 / set
Etienne Kohlmann Exceptional Game Table and Chairs
By Etienne Kohlmann
Located in Encino, CA
Exceptional set by Etienne Kohlmann containing one game table and three armchairs. Black lacquered iron and leather for the chairs and black lacquered iron, oak and green velvet for ...
Iron
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