George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Mateo, CA
of the pedestals from chairs bumping it over the years. The top shows minimal wear. The J pulls are
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
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
executed element of the chair. It is bumped into concave to ensure more comfort and support. When collapsed
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
back washer. Small bump marks. The chair’s seat cushion has been reupholstered recently in premium
Fabric, Wood
Poul Kjaerholm PK9 E Kold Christensen in cognac leather 1961
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
in good condition, just some minimal bumps but they fit the chairs patine. This chair is a sculpture
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
oakwood frames also original condition, bumps and bruises, one chair wood a bit faded, Amazing design
Fabric, Oak
2100 Metal Tubular Chairs: a Typology
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
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
slight rough edge to ottoman from being bumped by the chair. It is minimal. The cushions are original
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak construction with finished back. Clean & ready to use condition. No drawer keys present but ...
Teak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$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
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
Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Davis Allen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 65.25 wide x 32.25 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches All pieces of furniture can...
Chrome
$4,975
H 28.5 in W 31.5 in D 70.5 in
1960s Finn Juhl France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak Made in Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960's Finn Juhl for France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak. Overall this item is in very good to excellent condition. The wood top is free from any majo...
Metal
$3,900
H 29 in W 84 in D 42 in
Rare Palisander Veneer Custom Eames Dining / Conference Table, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Palisander Veneer "Custom" order Eames Dining / Conference Table designed by Charles Eames manufactured by Herman Miller.. Originally designed in 1962, Custom made for client b...
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Executive Office Group desk model 9959 and typewriter return desk model 4751 by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a dark walnut finish with steel legs, alu...
Steel
Mid Century Rosewood Desk Probber c 1950/60's
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural design desk, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950/60's. The desk features a vibrant rosewood top, sides, and drawer fronts, with contrasting graphic black trim ...
Rosewood
$7,195
H 44.25 in W 80.75 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return This desk measures: 80.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 44.25 high The return measures: 59 wide x 29.5 deep x 29 inches high...
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
1970s Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk Styled After Knoll
By Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk This refined mid-century executive desk is an elegant piece inspired by classic Knoll designs from the 1970s. Expertly crafted with a ri...
Chrome
$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
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
Midcentury Cabinet Top Set of Drawers
By Evelyn Ackerman, Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these simply beautiful miniature set of drawers featuring black walnut and brass pulls. The cabinet was crafted in Finland and the knobs are made in Italy ...
Brass
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