$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
$28,822 / 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 Uginox, Paul Geoffroy
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
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the world of design, Percival Lafer was a visionary dedicated to enhancing both comfort and aesthetics. His innovation led to the creation of the dual MP-97 lounge chairs, which e...
Wood
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
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
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
$2,483 / 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
$2,379
H 30.32 in W 59.65 in D 21.66 in
Marco Fantoni Green Fabric and Enameled Steel Italian Bench for Tecno, 1982
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing modern green fabric and enameled steel bench. This marvelous piece was produced by Tecno in Italy in 1982 and designed by Marco Fantoni. This bench is unique as it is a one ...
Metal, Iron
$9,847
H 13 in W 51.19 in D 24.41 in
Roger Capron Signed Ceramic Coffee Table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Roger Capron Tk1 coffee table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France. 4 cylindrical oak feet plywood and enameled white and brown ceramic tiles, leaf and herb decor. Signed R...
Sandstone
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$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
Percival Lafer MP-41 Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, leather These Percival Lafer MP-41 lounge chairs are expertly han...
Leather, Walnut
Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries circa 1970s Edelman Leather, Brazillian Rosewood 28 3/4 x 40 x 28 3/4 inches.
Leather, Rosewood
$1,650 / item
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Carimate Dining Chairs in Leather & Dark Wood
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Casina, 'Carimate' dining chairs, model '115' leather, stained beech, Italy, 1963 This large set of dining chairs belongs to the 'Carimate' line, one of Vico M...
Leather, Beech
$12,400Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Percival Lafer MP-75 Lounge Chairs w Rosewood Buckles, 1970 Brazil, Set of Four
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These very rare and documented set of Percival Lafer 'MP-75' lounge chairs, designed and produced in the 1970s. This rare set of four (4) lounge chairs which feature Brazilian Rosewo...
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
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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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