George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Mateo, CA
There are some small losses and wear on the inside edge of the pedestals from chairs bumping it over the years. The top shows minimal wear.
Chrome
Bump chair - pure wool armchair, by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates
Located in London, GB
Introducing the versatile and very friendly Bump chair, the perfect solution for hotels and lounges.
Natural Fiber
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Bump Chair, Pure Wool Armchair, Classic Tight Fit, by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates
Located in London, GB
Introducing the versatile and very friendly Bump chair, the perfect solution for hotels and lounges.
Natural Fiber
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Antique Gillows 19th Century Victorian Ebonised Armchair Nursing Chair Prie Dieu
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
We have not inspected components concealed beneath the upholstery, but the seat is quite soft but comfortable without the typical lumps and bumps of an antique chair. There are some ...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 30.31 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Wooden Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Hamburg, DE
The backrest is the most executed element of the chair. It is bumped into concave to ensure more comfort and support.
Wood
Sold
H 25.4 in W 23.43 in D 31.89 in
Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Chair by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Sweden ca 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
Minor impact marks on the back washer. Small bump marks. The chair’s seat cushion has been reupholstered recently in premium light fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Poul Kjaerholm PK9 E Kold Christensen in cognac leather 1961
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for a rare and early 1960s example of the famous PK 9 chair with super patine from age and usage. This chairs is in cognac red brown leather and is in good condition, just so...
Steel
Sold
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 33.25 in
Classic 1970s Cantilvered Lounge Chairs by Lou Hodges, California Design Group
By Lou Hodges
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of 1970s Cantilieved lounge chairs by Lou Hodges, California Design Group,, In original condition, Retain original pale yellow upholstery .age appropriate wear, minor te...
Fabric, Oak
2100 Metal Tubular Chairs: a Typology
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
A veritable bible for researching and documenting tubular steel chairs. Some bumping and soiling to extremities.
Paper
Sold
H 33 in W 33.5 in D 33 in
Beautiful Rosewood Grain Original 1960s Charles Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
The shells are in great condition with only small slight rough edge to ottoman from being bumped by the chair. It is minimal. The cushions are original with surface crackling to arms...
$495
H 30 in W 60 in D 21 in
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Desks by Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co.
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
High Style, Art Deco, Machine Age, Industrial design desk(s) by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company circa 1930's. The desks feature a bank of three drawers which flank th...
Steel
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Fiberglass
$4,400
H 33.88 in W 63.75 in D 38 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK Denmark, circa 1970s Item # 405XLG28A This brilliant desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and originally was off...
Teak
De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather pouf/ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede with patchwork leather and wonderful selection of colors. Original soft leather with beautiful patina ...
Leather
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
$1,450
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in the 201...
Aluminum
$3,495
H 28.75 in W 52.5 in D 26.25 in
Maurice Villency Style Mid Century Teak Desk with Bookcase Front
By Maurice Villency
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maurice Villency Style Mid Century Teak Desk with Bookcase Front The desk measures: 52.5 wide x 26.25 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 25.25 inches Restored - Mint Cond...
Teak
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an example of Danish design from the 1960s and is made of teak wood, which gives it a natural and timeless look. The beautiful golden color and unique wood grain add cha...
Teak
$2,450
H 28.75 in W 67 in D 35.75 in
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Metal Executive Desk styled after Knoll
By Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Mid-Century Walnut & Metal Executive Desk ✨ This exceptional mid-century executive desk is a timeless example of minimalist design and fine craftsmanship from the 1960s. The desk ...
Metal
$2,100 / set
H 38.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests
By Dietiker, Bruno Rey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 beech bar stools designed by Bruno Rey for Dietiker. Small backrests and round, chrome footrests. Historically, created from the most successful Swiss chair ever produced, '...
Chrome
$870Sale Price / item|70% Off
H 31 in W 65 in D 32 in
Vintage Mid Century GF Davis Allen Oak Desk with Stainless Legs and Trim
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Oak and Stainless Desk Designed by Davis Allen and from the Davis Allen Collection. Drawing on the minimalist aesthetic of Donald Judd, this simple and highly functional ...
Oak
Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage desk made by Dillingham
Walnut
$3,399Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Ico Parisi for MIM Italian Midcentury Desk 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Executive corner desk was designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M Rome in Italy. The wooden top is connected to the black steel legs with corner elements in polished aluminum. The desk has ...
Aluminum
$3,195
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 30 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Fredrik Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Walnut
Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Sorrel Walnut
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1957 Desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Sorrel finish (walnut). Offers a bank of divided storage at left, the lowest of which is file size; a pull out writ...
Walnut
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Steel Desk
By Pace Furniture Company, Leon Rosen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Steel Desk This desk measures: 79 wide x 38 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches All pieces of furniture c...
Stainless Steel
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