"Palo Alto" Chair by Byron Botker for Landes - Lyda Levi, Italy, 1970s
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Milan, IT
"Palo Alto" chair by Byron Botker for Landes - Lyda Levi. Chrome tube frame and canvas seat.
Metal
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
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 Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Truly rare and stunning set of four chairs well designed by Byron Botker for Landes Manufacturing Co. in 1970s.
Steel
Pair of Cantilevered Lounge Chairs by Byron Botker for Landes
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of cantilevered chrome chairs designed by Byron Botker for California-based Landes Manufacturing Co.
Steel
Sold
H 26 in W 34 in D 31 in
Pair of "Palo Alto" Lounge Chairs by Byron Botker for Landes Manufacturing Co.
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Palo Alto" lounge chairs by Byron Botker for California-based company, Landes Manufacturing, c1970s.
Steel
Pair of Byron Botker Palo Alto Chairs for Landes, 1970s USA
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
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 Jerry Johnson, Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
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 Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
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 Landes Manufacturing Co., Jerry Johnson, Byron Botker
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
$7,428
H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 39.38 in
Baffo lounge chair by Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didonè for Busnelli, Italy, 1969
By Busnelli, Ezio Didone
Located in amstelveen, NL
Baffo lounge chair by Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didonè for Busnelli, Italy, 1969. Sculptural chromed tubular steel frame with suspended original black leather sling seat. A celebrat...
Chrome
Space Age Flynn Chair By Gastone Rinaldi For Rima Italy 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Flynn Chair By Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 1970s
Chrome
$14,600
H 36.82 in W 39.77 in D 37.01 in
Joe Colombo for Comfort Lounge Chair 'Elda' in Black Leather and Fiberglass
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lounge ch...
Leather, Fiberglass
$5,291
H 36.23 in W 40.95 in D 33.47 in
Black Leather T-Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Madrid, ES
William Katavolos, together with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell, designed the iconic model 3LC or T-chair for Laverne International in 1952. The T-chair is exhibited in the permanent ...
Steel
$3,000
H 33 in W 20.5 in D 26 in
Guido Faleschini Tucroma Dining Chair in Black Leather for Mariani, 1980s Italy
By Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Tucroma dining chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani. Distributed by Pace in New York. Great original leather in black along with the iconic metal tube frame in solid black ...
Chrome
$3,850
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Paulin F444 Lounge Chair in Black Leather – All Original, Vintage
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
A true design classic, this vintage F444 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort embodies the relaxed, sculptural elegance of 1960s modernism. The chair features its original blac...
Steel
Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1960s
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel armchair in beige canvas and black shell by Joe Colombo. Elda model. Seat height 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of armchair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Fiberglass, Canvas
$1,950
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 29.93 in
ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, Black Leather, Denmark, 2000s
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Antwerp, BE
ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, with a chromed metal frame and black leather upholstery. Model Cuba was inspired by the "Timeless Chair", an original design by Italian architect...
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi Chair for Rima 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Chrome
Augusto Savini for Pozzi "Pamplona" Chair, Italy 1960s
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Naples, IT
the Pampelona chair designed by Augusto Savini in the 1960s is a model prized for its massive wooden frame that forms two arches on the back feet and joints with steel pieces. It is ...
Fabric, Wood
Woodline Chair by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1970's
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Austin, TX
Woodline black calf leather lounge chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Supple original black leather upholstery sits within a bent plywood matte black frame. Very comfortable. Italy...
Leather, Bentwood
$1,257
H 40.56 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Armchair by Giancarlo Vegni and Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem, Italy, 1980s
By Fasem International, Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti
Located in Delft, NL
Armchair by Giancarlo Vegni and Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem Italy, 1980s Black metal and leather armchair with high back The measurements are: 103 cm high, 57 cm wide a...
Metal
$3,900Sale Price|50% Off
H 28 in W 26 in D 36 in
Milo Baughman EZ Rider Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Thayer Coggin, 1969.
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Leather Lounge Chair, Stainless Steel, 1969. Born to be wild in 1969, Milo Baughman's EZ Rider armless lounge chair is a timeless modern classic...
Stainless Steel
$742
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Ross Littell Cigno Club Chair by ICF De Padova, Italy, Circa 1968
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, ICF De Padova
Located in bari, IT
Sedia modello Cigno di Ross Littell per ICF Milano design anni 60 struttura tubolare in acciaio cromato con seduta in cuoio originale.
Steel
$3,976Sale Price|40% Off
H 107 in W 82 in D 76 in
Vintage Italian AEO lounge chair in black leather by Paolo Deganello - Cassina
By Paolo Deganello
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare AEO armchair in its original black leather. Designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina. First owner (1978) The Aeo chair was the last product designed in 1973 by P...
Leather
$5,256
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
P60 Lounge Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1980s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Greding, DE
P60 lounge chair with beige cover. The armchair was first designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in the 1960s. The cover is in good condition.
Fabric
$1,184
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Matte White Reclaimed Wood Collage, Set of 4 Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural Matte White collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of...
Wood
Forsyth Zebra Cube Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Cube Ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our zebra hides. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and...
Zebra Hide
$1,828 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$3,199
H 14.97 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in
1960s Chrome Serving Trolley Coffee Table Smoked Glass Top & Faux Laminated Wood
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Grid Coffee Table, Wood and Glass, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Italian Grid Coffee Table, Wood and Glass, 1960s
Glass, Wood
$1,302Sale Price|40% Off
H 14.38 in W 42.92 in D 28.94 in
Italian Design Wooden Coffee Table with Bar Compartment, 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This is a stunning and sophisticated piece of mid-century furniture. 1970s Italian design often combines elegance and practicality, making this coffee table truly unique. Its rectan...
Glass, Plywood
$2,950
H 14.18 in W 51.19 in D 22.45 in
Ico Parisi for Cassina '751' Coffee Table in Dark Wood and Glass
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Figli di Amedeo Cassina, coffee table, model '751', stained wood, glass, Italy, 1962 This coffee table, designed in 1962 by Ico Parisi for Figli di Amedeo Cassina (m...
Glass, Wood
Rosewood and Goatskin Parchment Paper Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Italian rosewood and Goatskin parchment paper Art Deco Coffee Table. Constructed of rosewood veneer with a goatskin parchment paper top and finish with a thick clear lacq...
Goatskin, Wood, Parchment Paper
$1,800
H 9.06 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Japanese Antique Brutalist Low Table 1900s-1940s / Side Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This low table boasts an impressive organic form, seemingly a direct reflection of natural shapes. The powerful wood grain, characteristic of a single slab, and the subtle black tex...
Wood
$3,314 / set
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli. The ...
Brass
$12,004
H 29.93 in W 59.18 in D 29.45 in
Willy Rizzo Brushed steel and tinted glass desk. Italy c1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
Superb Willy Rizzo brushed steel, chrome and tinted glass desk. Italy c1950
Steel, Chrome
B & B Italia Rose Marble Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural coffee table with conical marble bases and an elongated oval top, displaying refined Italian modernist craftsmanship
Marble
$16,700Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 26 in D 28 in
'Sphere' Chairs by Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, France, 1960s
By Mobilier Modulair Moderne, Boris Tabacoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible condition on this pair of Boris Tabacoff 'Sphere' lucite lounge chairs, France, circa late 1960s. Designed for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, these sculptural easy chairs rep...
Fabric, Lucite
$5,995
H 30 in W 66.5 in D 36 in
Baker Furniture Egyptian Revival Rosewood Leather Top Executive Bureau Plat Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical, or Empire style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Rosewood, with embossed leather top...
Brass
Anthracite Black Leather Coupe Sofa
By Kai Kristiansen, Bramin Mobler
Located in London, GB
A very bold and unusual anthracite black leather coupe sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, circa 1970's. A solid statement design. Soft anthracite leather with feathe...
Leather
Unique Cubist Terracotta Head Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking Cubist-style head sculpture executed in terracotta during the 1970s. This unique artistic work reflects the influence of the Cubist movement, characterized by its bold geome...
Terracotta
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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