Outdoor Royal Botania Calypso Chair designed by Kris Van Puyvelde
By Royal Botania
Located in Boston, MA
Solid teak armchair with padded upholstered back designed by Kris Van Puyvelde for Royal Botania. Dimensions: W 22" x D 24.8" x H 29.1" x seat H 16.9" Finishes: Fabric: Frost...
Stainless Steel
Vittorio Introini Calypso lounge chair Saporiti Italy 1979
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic original Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed in 1979
Leather
Calypso lounge chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1970s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, Saporiti, 1970s A timeless masterpiece designed in 1979
Jacquard, Velvet
$3,399
H 31.89 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Calypso lounge chair in pink by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italy, 1970s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Original Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed in 1979 and
Leather
$2,099Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
Saporiti C35 Calypso-Leder-Loungesessel von Vittorio Introini
Located in Berlin, DE
impeccable. The Calypso has become a popular design icon of the 80s, as it is also available in colorful
Leather
$3,817 / set
H 31.89 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini represents an iconic example of Italian radical
Leather
Black Leather ‘Calypso C35’ Chair by Vittorio Introini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black leather “Calypso C35” chair by Vittorio Introini. Circle back on waterfall seat and chrome
Chrome
Saporiti C35 Calypso leather lounge chair by Vittorio Introini
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
impeccable. The Calypso has become a popular design icon of the 80s because it is also available in colorful
Leather
Calypso String Chair by Bernard Goss for Pandar, Melbourne, 1956
By Bernard Goss
Located in Melbourne, AU
. Advertised as the 'Calypso' chair, it suggests warm breezes and relaxation both in shape and in name. It
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
$1,650 / item
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
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$6,561
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Metafora coffee table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Casigliani Italy, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Sculptural Metafora travertine coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. in the 1970s. Inspired by the four forms of Euclidean geometry, the cube, the pyramid, the cylinde...
Travertine, Marble
$5,726
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-125 Sofa by Gert Lange in cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional and highly sculptural DS-125 sofa by Gert Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1980s. This iconic model exemplifies De Sede’s mastery of leather craftsmanship and arch...
Leather
Bagutta dining table by Henk Vos for Linteloo
By Linteloo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Linteloo Bagutta by Henk Vos , 2000 This beautiful design table is a unique creation by Henk Vos and produced by Linteloo. The model, called "Bagutta" exudes timeless elegance and h...
Oak, Teak, Walnut
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$20,280
H 27.56 in W 181.11 in D 39.38 in
Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
Leather
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Walnut Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory Japaneese glass sits on 4 Walnut Wood pedestal by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today f...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Olivier Mourgue, Eero Saarinen, Mario Bellini, Joe Colombo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory 100% mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Wood, Mohair
$4,533
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Paul Kingma slate and stone mosaic coffee table on steel base, 1967
By Paul Kingma
Located in amstelveen, NL
Striking and sculptural coffee table by Dutch artist and designer Paul Kingma, 1967. This work features a hand-composed mosaic top made from carefully selected pieces of natural sla...
Stone, Slate
Finale 1790 Travertine Coffee Table by Peter Draenert, 1970s
By Peter Draenert
Located in amstelveen, NL
Finale 1790 travertine dining table by German designer Peter Draenert. From the 1970s. Characterized by its sculptural presence and refined materiality, this table embodies the perf...
Travertine
$4,771 / set
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Maralunga lounge chairs in purple velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Maralunga lounge chairs, original dark velvet upholstery. Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1973. The backrest can be raised or lowered for total comfort. It won the Compasso d'Oro award ...
Velvet
Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Fabric, Oak, Cotton, Linen
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