Price Upon Request
H 38.59 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
"Commander" chair by Jorge Zalszupin in Rose Uniacke Velvet
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
"Commander" chair by Jorge Zalszupin upholstered in Rose Uniacke Cotton Velvet
Fabric
Jorge Zalszupin Commander Office Chair
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Handsome vintage Commander Chair designed by Brazilian master Jorge Zalsuzpin. Features a rare gray
Metal
$10,400
H 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to
Aluminum
$7,500
H 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to
Aluminum
$9,500
H 42 in W 25 in D 28 in
Jorge Zalszupin “Tall Commander” Swivel Chair, 1973 – Aluminum, Chenille, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
chair’s architectural lines while providing exceptional comfort. One of the Commander’s most distinctive
Aluminum
$6,500
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
“Low Commander” Swivel Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, Chenille & Aluminum, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) and introduced in 1973, the “Low Commander” armchair
Aluminum
Adrian Pearsall 1960s High Back Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Four monumental Adrian Pearsall commander dining chairs upholstered in plaid wool.
Walnut, Wool
Unavailable
H 16 in W 21.5 in D 12 in
Egyptian Folding Stool by Ole Wanscher in Indian Rosewood and Black Leather
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
was a commander's chair that followed the king and thus became the seat of power wherever the king
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in L 30.71 in
Pair of Jorge Zalszupin Commander Chairs in Aluminum and Fiberglass, Brazil 1975
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Fully restored and refinished chairs. The fixed version is rare, and it has this unique Spage Age
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Flight Commander's Aviator Red Leather & Aluminium Club Chairs
Located in Nottingham, GB
This striking pair of Flight Commander's Aviator club chairs offers a perfect blend of bold
Aluminum
Jorge Zalszupin ‘Commander’ Armchair, Brazil, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare ‘Commander’ armchair by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier, Brazil, 1960s. Beautiful shaped form
Aluminum
Sold
H 15 in W 21.5 in D 13.5 in
Ole Wanscher Rosewood and Goatskin "Egyptian" Stools for AJ Iversen, 1957
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Coronado, CA
1934 on a chair at the Egyptological museum in Berlin. It is a commander’s chair which followed the
Goatskin, Rosewood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 32.29 in D 24.81 in
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Designed 1958, Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hitchin, England
patinated cognac colored leather. Mogensen inspiration was a Spanish military commander's chair. This piece
Oak, Leather
Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Jorge Zalszupin was born in Poland, but spent most of his productive life in Brazil, where he established himself as one of the most important designers of the Brazilian modernism. T...
Aluminum
Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Jorge Zalszupin was born in Poland, but spent most of his productive life in Brazil, where he established himself as one of the most important designers of the Brazilian modernism. ...
Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was inspired by a Spanish military commander's chair.
Pair of Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was inspired by a Spanish military commander's chair.
Leather, Oak
Pair of Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Mogensen was inspired by a Spanish military commander's chair.
Leather, Oak
Antique Armchair the Khrushchev Wing Commander Lounge Chair Bespoke
By Parker Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, spent bullet shell detail to the rear of the chair. Resting on blackened chalk painted splayed legs
Mahogany
Antique Armchair the Khrushchev Wing Commander Lounge Chair Bespoke
By Parker Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, spent bullet shell detail to the rear of the chair. Resting on blackened chalk painted splayed legs
Mahogany
Pair of Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stolefabrik. Mogensen was inspired by a Spanish military commander's chair.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 48 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of Six American Modern Walnut "Commander" Dining Chairs, Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hollywood, FL
High upholstered back and set over a dark walnut sculpted frame.
Upholstery, Wood
Egyptian Folding Stool in Indian Rosewood by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, P.J. Møbler
Located in New York, NY
measurements in 1934 on a chair at the Egyptological museum in Berlin. It is a commander’s chair which followed
Leather, Rosewood
$1,923 / 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
$28,845 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Paul Geoffroy, Uginox
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Sectional Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing nine-piece sectional sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier. Seven of the pieces are similar shaped, much like slipper chairs on their own and two are triangularly-shaped, ser...
Leather, Rosewood
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
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
On Hold|$8,400
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The first model was developed betwe...
Aluminum
Pair of “Cubo” Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Part of the “Cubo” line, this beautiful pair has just been reupholstered in French Boucle. Sold as set of 4.
Fabric
$5,470 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In 1973, Claudio Salocchi designed Free System: a system of padded furniture deriving from the concept of “operated flooring”, or tatami, where the padded units could be placed freel...
Upholstery
Accademia Tavolo Picoli by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Artemide, Cini Boeri
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a small-scale version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minimalist ...
Iron
Mid Century Modern " Quadrifoglio " Floor Lamp, Guzzini, Italy
By Guzzini, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern " Quadrifoglio " Floor Lamp, Harvey Guzzini, Italy This iconic and rare Quadrifoglio floor lamp, designed by Luigi Massoni and Studio 6G for Harvey Guzzini in the...
Steel, Chrome
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Zapf for Knoll International, desk chair, leather, lacquered metal, United States, design 1974 When Bobby Cadwallader, the former president of Knoll, encountered the German des...
Metal
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