$2,197
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
"Palo Alto" Chair by Byron Botker for Landes - Lyda Levi, Italy, 1970s
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Milan, IT
"Palo Alto" chair by Byron Botker for Landes - Lyda Levi. Chrome tube frame and canvas seat.
Metal
Byron Botker for Landes Lounge Chair with Tubular Frames
By Byron Botker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, lounge chair, blue fabric, chrome-plated steel, United States, 1970s A comfortable easy chair that features a curved, chromed tubular frame.
Chrome
$2,902
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
Black Leather "Palo Alto" Chair by Byron Botker for Landes - Lyda Levi, 1970s
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Milan, IT
"Palo Alto" chair by Byron Botker for Landes - Lyda Levi. Chrome tube frame and black leather original seat.
Metal
$3,850
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Byron Botker for Landes Lounge Chair with Tubular Frames in Light Pink
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, lounge chair, pink fabric, chrome-plated steel, United States, 1970s A comfortable easy chair that features a curved, chromed tubular frame.
Steel, Chrome
Rare Sculptural Byron Botker for Landes Chrome Dining Set
By Byron Botker
Located in Culver City, CA
A truly rare and stunning dining set by Byron Botker for Landes of California. This sculptural dining set is beautiful in form and function.
Chrome
Midcentury Set of Four Chairs by Byron Botker for Landes, 1970s
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Truly rare and stunning set of four chairs well designed by Byron Botker for Landes Manufacturing Co. in 1970s.
Steel
Sold
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
4 Red Fabric Chairs with Curved Metal Frame by Byron Botker for Landes, 1970s
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Four chairs by Byron Botker for Landes Manufacturing Co., 1970s.
Metal, Steel
Pair of Cantilevered Lounge Chairs by Byron Botker for Landes
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of cantilevered chrome chairs designed by Byron Botker for California-based Landes Manufacturing Co.
Steel
Pair of Byron Botker Palo Alto Chairs for Landes, 1970s USA
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important pair of armchairs by American designer Byron Botker. Large, tubular chrome frame makes a substantial and grounded seat.
Chrome
Byron Botker & Jerry Johnson Leather Sling Chair for Landes MFG
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co., Jerry Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Aluminum, Walnut & Leather Sling Chair with Steel frame/webbing Designed by Byron Botker & Jerry Johnson for Landes MFG Circa 1970 Leather Straps on back side & Under seat ...
Metal, Steel
Pair of Mid Century Modern Chairs by Bryon Botker for Landes
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Astoria, NY
Vintage pair of California modern chrome and vinyl chairs by Bryon Botker for Landes Manufacturer. Good condition with age appropriate wear; some scratches to seats.
Chrome
1970s Lounge Chairs by Byron Botker for Landes of California
By Byron Botker
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of fat chrome-plated steel tube sling lounge chairs designed by Byron Botker for Landes of California. Very comfortable and super cool.
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Chairs by Bryon Botker for Landes
By Byron Botker
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vintage pair of California Modern chrome and fabric chairs by Bryon Botker for Landes Manufacturer. Good condition with age appropriate wear.
Chrome
Chrome and Leather Palo Alto Chair by Byron Botker for Landes
Located in New York, NY
A space age occasional chair with a wide tubular frame in chrome steel and a black leather sling seat, by Byron Botker for Landes. It was featured in the CA Design 11 exhibition in ...
Chrome
Byron Botker for Landes Manufacturing Co. chair
Located in Queens, NY
Fantastic design
Chrome
Sold
H 29.63 in W 33.18 in D 32.75 in
Jerry Johnson and Byron Botker Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Waxed Leather, Set
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co., Jerry Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
* Currently on hold * Set of rare lounge chairs #603 model by Jerry Johnson and Byron Botker for Landes Manufacturing USA, circa 1970s Polished chrome, mahogany, waxed canvas (b...
Chrome
Tubular chrome & leather chair by Byron Botker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Palo Alto" lounge chair in 3"diameter tubular chromed steel with black leather sling seat by Byron Botker for Landes Manufacturing Co, California.
Chrome, Steel
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
Swedish Pine Wood Table Lamp by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Desk lamp made by Markslöjd in the 1980s. * Table lamp in Pine wood with a white lace-trimmed fabric shade. * Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden * Style: 1532 ...
Wood, Pine
$11,165 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$776 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 8.67 in
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Clear And White
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear and matt white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm. Colours: clear and matt wh...
Resin
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$10,887 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$15,500 / set
H 35.04 in W 31.7 in D 29.14 in
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen Pair of 'PK20' Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of lounge chairs model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1968 A highly modern design that embraces clear lines and curvaceou...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$7,591 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$1,880 / 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 Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
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
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
Milo Baughman MCM Chrome Loveseat w Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman mid century chrome base loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric. This loveseat measures: 75 wide x 38 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm he...
Chrome
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
Leather
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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