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Roger Landault French Oak Compass Armchairs Wool Bouclé, 1950s
By Roger Landault
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant compass armchairs are sure to add an element of modernism chic to any room in your
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

1950s French Design Style Brass Compass Feet with Beige Bouclé Fabric Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s French design style brass compass feet with Bouclé Fabric Lounge armchair.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vittorio Nobili Armchair
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in San Francisco, CA
Armchair mod Seat and armrests in one piece of curved plywood. Compass signaling Gold 1956. Prod
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Vittorio Nobili Armchair
Vittorio Nobili Armchair
H 31.75 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Strips Armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970
By Cini Boeri
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Strips armchair designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in 1970, the project won the gold compass in 1979
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Strips Armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970
Strips Armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970
H 25.99 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Martin Grierson for Arflex. Pair of Oxford armchairs. Year 1963.
By Martin Grierson, Arflex
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Martin Grierson for Arflex. “Oxford” model armchair. Back in rosewood and openwork leather, seat
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Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Joe Colombo 'Supercomfort' Armchair 1964 for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Supercomfort' Armchair for B-Line. Designed in 1964. New, current production. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Elegant Pair of Reclining Green Armchairs in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s. A graceful pair of adjustable reclining armchairs in mahogany-stained fruitwood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, GB
Erik Kirkegaard - Compass Desk Chair, c1960s A rare and highly sought-after desk chair by Erik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 16.54 in
Children's Club Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Adorable children's armchair of the 1950s Original by its dimensions (seat height 25cm), its
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Antique 1650s French Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Children's Club Chair
Children's Club Chair
H 25.2 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Office Cane Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
backrest in braided canework. Tilted backrest and asymmetric flat profiled "compass"-type double side leg
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Office Cane Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
backrest in braided canework. Tilted backrest and asymmetric flat profiled "compass"-type double side leg
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Office Cane Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-SI-28-A, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
in braided canework. Tilted backrest and asymmetric flat profiled "compass"-type double side leg
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s iconic “compass” style
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

"Senate Committee Chairs" by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
Set of two senate-committee teak chairs, flat inclined backrest, compass base with tapered legs
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Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

"Senate Committee Chairs" by Pierre Jeanneret
"Senate Committee Chairs" by Pierre Jeanneret
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Cane, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Easy' Armchairs, Model PJ-SI-29-A. Iconic pair of teak and cane lounge chairs have a compass-type
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s iconic “compass” style
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Friso Kramer Repose Chair Ahrend de Cirkel Holland 1959
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, Holland 1959. The chair has a very nice compass shaped frame with metal structure, very similar from the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Compass Wood Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
By Augusto Romano, Gio Ponti, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Royère
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Pair of wood teak Compass feet armchairs, chairs. In the mood of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Vintage French Armchairs Compass Legs 50's Roger Landault Style
By Roger Landault
Located in Lyon, FR
French vintage armchair from the 50's, unidentified work in the taste of Roger Landault. Solid oak
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chiavari Brass Compass Chairs, 4x
Located in Hanover, MA
nautical ships compass motif in the style of Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi. Seat cushions recently covered in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chiavari Brass Compass Chairs, 4x
Chiavari Brass Compass Chairs, 4x
H 36 in W 16.25 in D 19 in
Compass Chairs by Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture Hotel Humbold
By Cornelis Zitman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, rare teak compass chairs by Dutch born sculptor and draftsman Cornelis Zitman for
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Vintage 1950s Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Velvet

Artifort Compass Set of Four Solid Oak Tables Designed by Mike & Maaike
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Artifort Compass tables are simple, elegant wooden sofa companions that enhance seating spaces
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2010s Dutch Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of Four White Leather Cab Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mario Bellini is a globally known architect and designer. He received eight golden compass awards
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Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

1950s Italian Brass Chiavari Armchair with Crossed Arrows Motif
By Gio Ponti, Tomaso Buzzi, Chiavari, Marc du Plantier
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s Italian brass Chiavari armchair with crossed arrows motif in the style of Gio Ponti, Tomaso
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare and Stunning Pair of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Easy Low’ Armchairs
Located in Alton, GB
A rare and stunning pair of Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ010104T ‘Easy Low’ Armchairs. Circa.1953
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique armchair frame is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
talents such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen into its compass. Their work would help change
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Midcentury Armchair in Teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng, Model 52, 1960s
By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Armchair in teak with reupholstered seat in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Erik
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Lambskin

Pair of Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frames
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique armchair frames are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Cab 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Oxblood Red Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Fabulous, RARE set of 6 original Mario Bellini for Cassina 414 Cab Armchairs! Complete set, in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Original 1970s Cab 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in RARE D
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Fabulous, RARE original Mario Bellini for Cassina 414 Cab Armchairs in gorgeous dark Grey / Black
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fine French 1950s Leather Covered Desk and Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
metal details, a compass style cherry frame with tapered legs finished with silver-plated sabots. The
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Emile Roset Yellow Lounge Chair Roset Editeur 1955 Antony university residence
By Ligne Roset
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
, furniture for the Jean Zay University Residence in Antony, France Suite of 2 armchairs; Compass-style legs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Foam

Jeanneret Easy Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
1960s. This type is known as the cane and teak wood armchair/easy chair. The assymetric compass type
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Jeanneret Easy Chair
Jeanneret Easy Chair
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Relax Sofa Set by Marco Zanuso for Poltronova, 1970s
By Poltronova, Marco Zanuso
Located in Roma, IT
. Leather, wood, metal. Ashtrays on arms. Coach; height 82 cm, lenght 122 cm, depth 70 cm. Armchair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
-moon aluminum pulls and drafting compass-shaped legs, Circa 1950-1959. Recently refurbished with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vico Magistretti Black CS49 Samarcanda Black Chest of Drawers by Poggi 1970s
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
panel of judges for the Golden Compass Award for the first time. His work as an architect was almost
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Leather Model 412 CAb Cassina Chairs Mario Bellini Provenance Cass House
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in High Wycombe, GB
chair-armchair developed in the golden age of Italian design and today an iconic piece in the Cassina
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
, the two main armchairs that featured roll top upholstered arms and fully upholstered seats and backs
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel and Leather by Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
craftsmanship, the Cab Lounge armchair is perfectly suited to both residential or contract use. The leather
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, by Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
craftsmanship, the Cab Lounge armchair is perfectly suited to both residential or contract use. The leather
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, by Cassina
Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, by Cassina
H 39.38 in W 31.89 in D 31.5 in
Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
with age and use. The armchair has its original leather upholstery with patina and discolouration in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Two 'Easy Armchairs' by Pierre Jeanneret '1896-1967'
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
and side compass design legs. Cane seat and backrests. Slight difference from one chair to another
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Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Two 'Easy Armchairs' Circa 1955 by Pierre Jeanneret '1896-1967'
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
and side compass design legs. Cane seat and backrests. Slight difference from one chair to another
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Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Lounge Armchairs *OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE BY JACQUES DWORCZAK*
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-010705 ‘Compass’ Teak Lounge Armchairs circa 1956 *OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'A Frame' or "Compass' Arm Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Walnut 'A Frame' or "Compass' chairs by Ed Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1951, model #5130
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Oak Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, 1960s
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
This pair of Erik Kirkegaard armchairs in oak was designed in 1952, 'Model 52' for Høng Stolefabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Armchairs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Moscow, RU
the Golden Compass Award eight times and 25 of his works are in the permanent design collection of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Armchairs
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Armchairs
H 28.75 in W 41.34 in D 33.47 in
Pierre Jeanneret Teak Four Office Cane Armchairs for Chandigarh, India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Illetas- Mallorca, Islas Baleares
This teak four "office cane armchairs" designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh administrative
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Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Six Spectacular Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur Armchairs for Munch
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur, Munch Møbler
Located in Portland, OR
. Each chairs has detailed jointed back in a semi compass surround back.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret Teak Set Two Office Cane Armchairs for Chandigarh India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Illetas- Mallorca, Islas Baleares
This teak four "office cane armchairs" designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh administrative
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-010806 ‘Easy Lounge’ Armchairs Set 2 Circa 1958-59
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-010806 ‘Easy Lounge’ armchairs set 2 Circa 1958-59 Magnificent mid twentieth
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ010104T ‘Easy Low’ Armchair Circa 1953-54 GEOG-3
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ010104T ‘Easy Low’ Armchair Circa 1953-54 Number 4 Fabulous mid
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Stunning Chair in Teak, No. 52 by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Beautiful armchair 'Compass' by Erik Kirkegaard in teak. This chair has a comfortable curved
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Pink Certificate by Jacques Dworczak 1953
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
official Certificate by Jacques Dworczak Magnificent Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ010803 Teak Armchair also
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Purple Certificate by Jacques Dworczak 1953
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
an Certificate by Jacques Dworczak Magnificent Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ010803 Teak Armchair also
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Yellow Certificate by Jacques Dworczak 1953
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Officila Certificate by Jacques Dworczak Magnificent Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ010803 Teak Armchair also
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Blue Certificate by Jacques Dworczak 1953
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
official Certificate by Jacques Dworczak Magnificent Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ010803 Teak Armchair also
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Brown Certificate by Jacques Dworczak 1953
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Official Certificate by Jacques Dworczak Magnificent Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ010803 Teak Armchair also
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Turquoise Certificate by Jacques Dworczak 1953
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Official Certificate by Jacques Dworczak * Magnificent Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ010803 Teak Armchair also
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

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Compass Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the compass armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every compass armchair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer compass armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A compass armchair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one compass armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik and Dunbar produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Compass Armchair?

Prices for a compass armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $220 and can go as high as $23,980, while the average can fetch as much as $2,202.

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