$8,500 / set
H 24 in W 12 in D 16 in
Brazilian Modern Set of 4 Chairs in Hardwood, Metal & Chenille, Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the iconic “Contempo” chairs, designed by the renowned Percival Lafer in 1977. These
Metal
Vintage Dinette Set by Contempo of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six vintage tufted vinyl and chrome dining chairs by Brooklyn based Contempo Company
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Contemporary Upholstered Designer Occasional Chair, Gattopardo
By Contempo
Located in Santa Cruz do Bispo, PT
The contemporary upholstered designer occasional chair is an example of charming beauty, original
Velvet
Luxury Upholstered Soft Velvet Dining Chair, Signature
By Contempo
Located in Santa Cruz do Bispo, PT
The Luxury upholstered soft velvet dining chair is the most striking addition to any setting
Brass
Exclusive Modern Velvet Leopard Chair, Gattopardo
By Contempo
Located in Santa Cruz do Bispo, PT
Exclusive modern Italian velvet chair. Superbly executed by master Italian craftsmen this superb
Velvet
Italian Curved Designer Suede Fabric Chair, Collier
By Contempo
Located in Santa Cruz do Bispo, PT
The curved designer suede fabric chair is striking. Unmistakable handcrafted style, glamour, and
Velvet
Sold
H 40 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
Midcentury Chrome Swivel Pedestal Base Dining Armchairs by Contempo, Set of 4
By Contempo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern chrome swivel white pedestal base dining armchairs by Contempo - Set of 4. Item
Chrome
Contemporary Italian Recliner Chair
By Contempo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Foot rest slides under the chairs .
Metal
Sold
H 40 in W 19.5 in L 40 in
4 Vintage Woodard Andalusian Style Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Contempo Frames
By Contempo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 vintage Woodard Andalusian style wrought iron dining chairs by Contempo Frames. Items
Wrought Iron
Sleek Midcentury Polished Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Contempo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Milo Baughman style arm chairs with polished chrome frames. Attractive arching lines
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Contempo Lounge Chairs, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed and produced in 1977 by the master Percival Lafer, this pair of lounge chairs is a true
Steel
Set of Four Vintage Swivel Armchairs by Contempo
By Contempo
Located in Atlanta, GA
button tuft on the reverse. Extremely comfortable. Chairs were made by Contempo, NY.
Chrome
Sold
H 39 in W 20 in D 23 in
Contempo Vintage Woodard Andalusion Style Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contempo Vintage Woodard Andalusion style wrought iron dining chairs - set of 4. Item features (4
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 34 in W 20 in D 20 in
Style of Milo Baughman "Z- Frame" Dining Chairs, Set of Four, by Contempo
By Contempo, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Mid-Century dining chairs in "z-frame" chrome and off-white vinyl. These
Steel
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
$2,475 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Serge Mouille - Spider Ceiling Lamp with 3 Arms
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
A slight angle at the end of each arm allows this classic design to be equally at home on the ceiling. With rotating heads on fixed arms, the versatility is only rivaled by its beaut...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$5,231Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$3,800 / item
H 26.25 in W 52.5 in D 18.5 in
Model 03 – Modern Solid Wood Dresser Credenza w/ Painted Steel and Leather
By Koba
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Model 03 is our most versatile creation of Series 01. Capable of filling the role of a dresser, credenza or sideboard. Drawing inspiration from Mid Century cabinetry, Model 03 is our...
Steel
$14,500 / set
H 34.5 in W 25.25 in D 35.5 in
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet and black-painted metal lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions: 34.5"H x 25.25"W x 35.5"D Seat Height (inches): 16.75" ...
Metal
"Contour" Dining Chair by Donzella
By Donzella
Located in New York, NY
Black-painted iron chair with a modern industrial spirit. Upholstered seat and back. Highly sculptural and solid to sit in. Also available as shown in polished nickel, polished bras...
Metal
$12,075 / item
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Midcentury Brazilian Armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of armchairs, created in the 1970s by the designer Percival Lafer is extremely comfortable and is capable of bringing a sense of personality and style to any decor. The str...
Wood, Foam
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...
Brass
$7,208
H 35.83 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
P40 Armchair Osvaldo Borsani Tecno, 1955 first edition purple fabric mid-century
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Poltrona modello P40 progettata da Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno nel 1955, prima edizione. La P40 è considerata una delle icone del design italiano del dopoguerra e rappresenta una rein...
Metal, Brass
$21,800 / item
H 31 in W 49 in D 31 in
Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Presidencial" lounge lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the legendary Polish-Brazilian architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s. Th...
Chrome
$5,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Percival Lafer Rosewood & Black Suede Dining Chairs, set of 4, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
Percival Lafer Rosewood & Black Suede Dining Chairs, set of 4, Brazil. Chairs have been restored and newly upholstered in black suede. Measure 21” wide 22” deep 31.5” tall seat heigh...
Suede, Rosewood
$22,000 / set
H 31.9 in W 18.9 in D 17.7 in
“Cuiaba” Set of of 4 Chairs in Hardwood and Fabric by Sergio Rodrigues, 1970’s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING included, this “Cuiaba” Set of of 4 Chairs in Hardwood and Fabric by Sergio Rodrigues, 1970’s is nothing less than the find of the ...
Fabric, Hardwood
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.
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