$1,600Sale Price|50% Off
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
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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
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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
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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...
Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a great example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made from beech wood, it exudes a timeless elegance and simplicity that is characteristic of Scandinavian design. With i...
Beech
$3,416
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
Aluminum
$3,200
H 26.5 in W 34.5 in D 16 in
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman Miller foil label, 4 drawers, pencil dividers, steel frame, minor pitting (lower ri...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 71.75 in D 36 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk with Chrome Trim and Legs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This desk features one pencil drawer in the middle, one large file drawer, four regular drawers, wooden vanity panel, chrome trim and legs. This stylish Mid-Century Modern desk would...
Chrome
Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp. Lamp is 18" H.
Steel
$3,314
H 29.34 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern EB04 desk. Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. Original veneered birch and plywood base supported by fou...
Birch, Plywood
$7,500
H 29 in W 71.75 in D 83 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Desk and Return, 1955 Walnut case with laminate top and aluminum “H” base legs. The long cabinet is finished on all sides, featuring ...
Aluminum
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
George Nelson & Associates Home Office desk, model 4658 Manufactured by Herman Miller USA, 1946 This example is constructed of combed oak, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, and leat...
Aluminum, Steel
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 72 in D 30 in
Denmark 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish writing desk original from the 1960’s. This is an attributed to Arne Vodder, it has no label or sign. This desk has enough space for storage, it has two drawers and ...
Teak
$2,220
H 29.34 in W 49.61 in D 24.22 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very elegant desk made by USM Pastoe. This desk was designed in the early fifties by Cees Braakman and is part of the oak series.
Oak
Steelframe Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. USA. Laminate top with newly refinished avocado green drawers. Original pulls. Remnants of a table in one drawer.
Steel
Vanity by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural vanity by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. Floating top with leatherette covered 'wings'. Angled base cabinets contain three drawers with original padded leatherette cov...
Faux Leather, Mahogany
$4,950
H 29.25 in W 72 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk Richard Schultz for Knoll International
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern executive desk designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International in the 1960s. Built-in chrome inlay on the top and integrated drawers...
Chrome
1960s Danish Desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Wonderfully designed Danish desk with good function and form with 3 storage draws in teak Dimensions 130cm wide 60cm. deep 75cm. high
Teak
$1,799Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 73.04 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautifully designed desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with high levels of practicality and comfort. It has six drawers, three of each side of the seating position. The exterior lo...
Oak
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thus is a Herman Miller Desk designed by George Nelson. It's from Nelson's Action Office Series. It has 2 pull out drawers and a mid drawer. The top is wood and the legs are steel wi...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut executive desk This desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
Metal
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 49.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom, 1962, USA
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your workspace with this 1960s Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom. This desk showcases rich walnut grain, clean architectural lines, and a sleek floating to...
Walnut
$1,822 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
$2,600Sale Price|28% Off
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 33.86 in
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk - Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bern, BE
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk. Lockable drawers with original key. Three pull out drawers located on the seating side. Three book / decor shelves on the open sid...
Steel
Peter Lovig Danish Modern Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice Danish Modern Teak desk with a sliding top. The desk was made by Peter Lovig
Teak
$1,822Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Italian Office Teak Desk in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1960's
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Teak and Cherry Wood Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s Refined Italian Office Teak Desk in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, manufactured in Italy i...
Brass
$81 / item
H 4 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in
Art Nouveau House Numbers Bronze Made after Hector Guimard Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau bronze numbers cast in bronze from the design of Hector Grimard from France. They are priced ( Each ) We have many of them . Let us know which one's you are interested ...
Bronze
$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
Embodying the clean architectural principles of modernist office design, this vintage executive desk is styled in the iconic manner of Florence Knoll. Featuring a walnut frame set wi...
Metal
Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950's
By John Stuart Inc., Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid century desk designed by Eero Saarinen for the John Stuart Furniture Company, circa 1950's. This stylish desk features a rectangular top, with a drop side leaf, which can b...
Aluminum
Olavi Hänninen, Desk, Oak, Finland, 1960s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak "Paletti" desk, designed by Olavi Hänninen and produced by HMN Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, Lahti, Finland, 1960s Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Wood, Oak
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "Made to Measure" Series Executive Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, lightly refinished, Cees Braakman for Pastoe executive "Made to Measure" desk. This desk features a black enameled metal riser, brushed steel legs, double stacked drawer...
Steel
Bent Silberg Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bent Silberg Mobler mid century Danish teak desk The desk measures: 51.25 wide x 23.75 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in...
Teak
$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
$1,708
H 29.14 in W 55.91 in D 23.63 in
Floating desk manufactured by Tijseling Nijkerk, The netherlands, 1960's.
By Tijsseling
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Dutch design teak desk by Tijsseling Nijkerk The Netherlands. Hairpin leggs. Look in my Storefront for Tijsseling 'desk chair 'Cow Horn chair' by same manufacturer. Perfect match. ...
Metal
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