$2,880Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 26 in
6 Brody Seating Company USA Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of 6 American tubular Chrome, Vinyl & Cord Cantilever Dining Chairs made by B. Brody
Chrome
Brody Velvet and Wood Ottoman
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
This ottoman is the perfect addition to any living space to add a bit of decorative flair and extra comfort. A soft, pink velvet covers the central and square part of the ottoman, wh...
Wood, Velvet
Edward Wormley Style Bar Stools by Brody Furniture
By Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley style bar stools by Brody Furniture. Probably from the early 1960s! Great blue vinyl
Brass
Sold
H 17 in W 14 in D 36 in
A Pair of Iron and Leather Benches designed by William Haines for Francis Brody
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These benches, created by William Haines for the home of the Brody’s located in the Holmby Hills
Iron
Sold
H 27.5 in W 65.25 in D 42 in
Mid-Century Dinette Set, Oval Double Pedestal Table with Six Swivel Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
B. Brody Seating Company. I did find a reference to this exact set online from The People History
Aluminum, Chrome
Brody Seating Co. Vinyl Settee or Banquette on Tapered Legs
Located in Astoria, NY
A settee or banquette circa 1950s, manufactured by the Brody Seating Company of Chicago, Illinois
Brass
Mid Century Chrome Chair Brody
Located in Northfield, IL
New Mohair Upholstery
William "Billy" Haines Barstools from The Brody Estate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great iron barstools designed for the Sidney and Frances Brody estate in Holmby Hills.
William "Billy" Haines Lounge Chairs from The Brody Estate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great pair of slipper chairs from the Sidney and Frances Brody estate.
$3,979Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll ...
Steel, Chrome
$5,981Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
By Thonet, Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This set is comprised of two, tagged Knoll production chairs and four tagged Thonet pro...
Chrome
$3,500Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 31 in W 23.25 in D 25 in
Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever arm chairs in bright polished flatbar chrome. Due to their generous size, these could serve equally well as dining chairs or a...
Chrome
$3,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 4 Knoll Brno chairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chai...
Steel
$5,000 / set
H 29 in W 21 in D 20 in
Willy Rizzo attr, Chromed Steel, Leather, Tubular Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Manhasset, NY
Willy Rizzo Attribution, Chromed Steel, Cognac Leather, Tubular Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s Set of 5 leather and chromed steel dining or side chairs attributed to Willy Rizzo and pr...
Steel
$6,600 / set
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 26 in
Set of Six Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Saint Louis, MO
1970s Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman style set of six chrome armchairs newly professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé and attributed to Design Institute of Ame...
Chrome
$3,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
THIS LISTING IS FOR A SET OF 4 Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oat...
Steel
$3,250 / set
H 30 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Set of Six Mod Cantilevered Black Framed Dining Chairs with Gray Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Mod cantilevered dining chairs with black frames and newer upholstered seats in dark grey. Seat width measures 16.75". In original condition with visible wear, consistent wi...
Metal
$2,595 / set
H 33.5 in W 19.75 in D 23 in
Paul Evans for Directional MCM Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8 Each chair measures: 19.75 wide x 23 deep x 33.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of...
Chrome
Set of Eight Chrome Thin Line Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of eight 1970’s ‘Thin line’ dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. Newly recovered with all new foam. The fr...
Chrome
$4,117 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Cane Cantilever Dining Chairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are made in Italy from the 70ties In the manner of Marcel Breuer the chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement and also from Finland Desig...
Cane, Beech, Birch
$9,950 / set
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 25 in
Six Cantilevered "Lugano" Dining Chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace, Italy
By Pace Collection, i4 Mariani, Leon Rosen
Located in Dallas, TX
For your consideration is a phenomenal set of six "Lugano" dining chairs, model no. 187, designed by Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection Inc. Produced by i4 Mariani Italy, circa the 1...
Chrome
$7,400 / set
H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 27 in
Set 6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960. 2 captain chairs and 4 side chairs. Original upholstery in good vintage condition. We can also reupholster thes...
Chrome
1970s Kinetics Dining Chairs
By Kinetics
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Visually very hefty and sculptural; 1970s manufacture. This set of eight was used in an industrial setting. Loads of patina, but very structurally sound. A very rare offering in a se...
Enamel
$12,500 / set
H 35 in W 27 in D 22 in
Set of 6 Scoop Shape Seats Chrome Dining Milo Baughman Room Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern scoop seats dining room chairs by Thayer Coggin.
Chrome
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