1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
In the mid to late 60’s, the Christie Tyler Group took over Arkana, which also included Avalon Furniture and the Bath Cabinet Makers in Bath, England.
Metal
Midcentury Rosewood Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke for Arkana
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Glasgow, GB
They seem to have had major problems around 1985 and closed Avalon at this time, BCM and Arkana having gone prior to that, in the late 1970s. Christie Tyler went bankrupt in 2005. Un...
Rosewood
Sold
H 27.17 in W 25.6 in D 27.17 in
1960s Black Faux Leather Teak Safari Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke for Arkana UK
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Christie Tyler was a successful upholstery manufacturer who, in the 60s, took over furniture makers such as Avalon, Bath Cabinet Makers and Arkana.
Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in W 25.6 in D 27.17 in
1960s Pair of Maurice Burke for Arkana Safari Campaign Lounge Chairs Black
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
By the late 1960s Arkana was acquired by the Christie Tyler group, who already owned Bath Cabinet Makers and Avalon Furniture, and therefore production of Arkana pieces subsequently ...
Steel
Sold
H 31 in W 21 in D 20 in
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
By 1968 Arkana had been acquired by Christie Tyler and merged with Bath Cabinet Makers and Avalon as Arkana Limited.
Metal
Sold
H 34.65 in W 25.2 in D 43.31 in
A pair of leather and aluminium 1940s Christie Tyler Aeroplane chairs
By Christie Tyler
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A rare pair of Christie Tyler Aeroplane Chairs, produced in Britain in 1947 and reimagined for the 21st Century.
Aluminum
Pair of Aluminum and Leather Christie Tyler Easy Chairs
By Christie Tyler
Located in New York, NY
Pair of polished aluminum easy chairs by Christie Tyler with newly upholstered brown leather "hammock" seats
Aluminum
Pair of Christie Tyler 1940s Lounge Chairs
Located in Flamborough, Bridlington, GB
A pair of Christie Tyler 1940s reconditioned lounge chairs, with an aluminium and steel frame.
Aluminum, Steel
60s Maurice Burke Dining Chair for Arkana Furniture Set/4
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
In the mid to late 1960s, Arkana was acquired by the Christie Tyler Group, which also included Avalon Furniture and the Bath Cabinet Makers.
Metal
Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet by E Gomme 'G Plan', 1936
By Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
They sold the business to the then directors 1989, sold to the Christie Tyler part of the Hillsdown Group. 1989, 100 workers were laid off 1990 the Wrexham and Nelson plants...
Mart Stam S34 Dining Armchair in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s
By Mart Stam, Fasem International
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Mart Stam S34 dining armchair by Fasem – Italy, circa 1960-70. Designer: Mart Stam Manufacturer: Fasem Country: Italy Model: S34 arm dining chair Color: Tan cognac saddle leather ...
Chrome
Abel Gonzalez Sling Safari Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Abel Gonzalez, sling safari chair, wood, leather, brass, Argentina, 1960s. This safari chair by the Argentinian designer Abel Gonzalez is based on a proportioned layout. Straight li...
Brass
Safari Chair by Kaare Klindt in Cognac Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Karlstad, SE
Classic Safari chair by Kaare Klindt, manufactured by Rud Rasmusen, Denmark. This chair shows perfect original patina on the leather. Condition: The leather is well taken care of an...
Leather, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Wood and Cognac Leather Safari Armchair
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome mid-century safari-style armchair combining a warm wood frame with beautifully aged cognac leather. The chair is constructed with turned and gently shaped wooden uprights ...
Leather, Wood
$36,666
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen Additional Information: Material: Teak and original cognac leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Easy chair mode...
Leather, Teak
$2,150
H 33 in W 26 in D 24 in
1950s American Modern MCM Solid Walnut & Naugahyde Armchair by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair by Gunlocke – Original Naugahyde Upholstery A rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern lounge chair by Gunlocke, beautifully crafted with scul...
Naugahyde, Walnut
$4,463
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 24.02 in
Safari Chair with Newly Upholstered Full-Grain Leather and Beech Frame 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Safari chair with a beech wood frame, newly upholstered in full-grain leather in a natural tan colour. The chair features a woven leather seat, leather armrests and a backrest made f...
Leather, Wood, Beech
$2,203
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in stained Ash and Brown Leather, Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden, 1960s. Solid stained Ash wood frame with the original cushions in beautiful brown p...
Brass
Abel Gonzalez Saddle Leather Argentina Safari Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Abel Gonzalez Safari lounge chair Made in Argentina. Made in the 60ties. Oiled Cuban mahogany wood frame and skin colour saddle aniline leather. The saddle leather on the armrest ...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,464Sale Price|33% Off
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint, Cognac Leather Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
The legendary safari chair in cognac coloured leather on a very dark oak frame designed by the grandfather of Danish design, Kaare Klint, in 1933 for his long time collaborator Rud R...
Leather, Oak
Safari Armchair in Brown Leather with Sculptural Wooden Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Safari chair, stained beech, leather, metal, Europe, 1970s A safari chair made in beech and leather, manufactured in Europe in the 1970s. This design is very robust yet stately in i...
Metal
$784Sale Price|60% Off
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Mid Century Lounge Chair, Walnut, Leather Bordeaux
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
Piece designed by Michel Van Beuren in the early 60s. It is an occasional lounge chair, reupholstered in cowhide (100% original) in burgundy color. With very clean and elegant design...
Leather, Walnut
$2,733
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair by Cado, Teak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather Made of solid teak. Model senator, made by Cado.
Teak, Leather
$5,700Sale Price|50% Off
H 31.5 in W 33 in D 29 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Giroflex Armchair, Leather & Wood, 1970s
By Giroflex Stoll
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Design Stoll Giroflex armchair was manufactured in Switzerland in the 1970s. It is in very good vintage condition but has underdone a modest transformation with lightly ...
Leather, Wood
Ole Wanscher Model Fd-159 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak + Leather
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Ole Wanscher Manufacturer: France + Daverkosen Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, leather Measurements: 41.25? tall Condition: In excellent original condit...
Leather, Teak
$1,180
H 28 in W 22 in D 24 in
Edward Wormley / Dunbar walnut & leather arm chair..Classic modern design
By Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural Modernist Arm Chair designed by Edward Wormley manufactured by Dunbar.. Sculptural walnut frame with original warm finish , patina . Also retains it's original leather sea...
Leather, Walnut
$2,508 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$5,604 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Iroko veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable she...
Wood
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown leather lounge chair designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5"H x 27.65"W x 32.0"D Seat H...
Leather, Wood
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco 'Tulip' Stool in Floral Tapestry, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco 'Tulip' stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry. Dimensions: Height: 44 c...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
$185 / item
H 34.5 in W 14.5 in D 17 in
Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Located in New York, NY
46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand-wrought iron frame with upholstered pad seat, seats show some wear, normal and consist...
Wrought Iron
$2,259
H 13 in Dm 17.33 in L 13 in
Substantial Brass Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
Substantial Brutalist brass pendant light designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s. * Large pendant light with layered flame-cut brass slats * Designer: Svend Aage Holm Sør...
Brass
$13,097 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early iconic design. The LCW designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Evans for Herman Miller. This piece is being sold in found condition with original Evans labeling. F...
Wood
Massive Oversize Scoop Brass Chandelier MCM style
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold , sculptural , playfull stylish huge massive brass chandelier made of 8 fully ajustable oversize scoop. Hand crafted with prime quality brass and hardware . Solid stur...
Brass
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) ...
Bouclé, Maple
$1,995
H 21.25 in W 24 in D 28.75 in
Milo Baughman Style Hekman Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Side End Table
By Milo Baughman, Hekman Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Hekman Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Side End Table This side table measures: 24 wide x 28.75 deep x 21.25 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Small Areas of ...
Brass
19th Century Corner Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century cupboard especially made to put in a corner. Originates Germany, dating circa 1880.
Oak
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