Set of Four Upholstered Dining Chairs By Contemporary Shells Inc.
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enhance your dining space with this set of four upholstered dining chairs by Contemporary Shells Inc., beautifully blending comfort and mid-century inspired design.
Metal
$4,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 19 in D 24 in
Set of Six Pierre Cardin Z Dining Chairs by Contemporary Shells Inc. c. 1970's
By Pierre Cardin, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, sophisticated set of Hollywood Regency style dining chairs, designed by Pierre Cardin, for Contemporary Shells Inc.
Metal
Set of Six Black and Chrome Cantilever Dining Armchairs
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Featured here is an amazing set of cantilevered chrome dining chairs armchairs by Contemporary Shells Inc. Contemporary Shell Inc. was based in Hempstead NY and produced works for ma...
Chrome
Mid Century Chrome Dining Chairs Six Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid century chrome dining chairs by contemporary shell, two arm chairs and four side chairs.
Chrome
Contemporary one of a kind Nocturne Shell Chair
Located in 1204, CH
With a keen interest in the uncomfortable relationship between intimacy and voyeurism, Middernacht & Alexander thrive on investigating the psychological aspects of everyday life. Per...
Steel
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Contemporary Dining Chair Leather Shell Fabric Interior Backrest and Seat
Located in Modugno, IT
Nora dining chair, a wood padded structure with multi density foams covered in velvet or leather. The legs are in a smoked gray oak. Nora is part of the "Hoffman" collection.
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
Chrome and white leather chairs by Contemporary Shells, circa 1970
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of chrome and white leather cantilever lounge chairs by Contemporary Shells, early 1970s. Pick up in LA or we ship worldwide; please don’t hesitate to reach out for alternativ...
Chrome
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H 30 in W 32 in D 26 in
Midcentury Contemporary Shells Inc Overman White Vinyl Swivel Lounge Pod Chair
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern contemporary Shells Inc Overman style white vinyl swivel lounge pod chair.
Metal
Pierre Cardin, Chromed Metal, Velvet, Six Dining Chairs, USA, 1970s
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Pierre Cardin
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Cardin, Hollywood Regency, Chromed Metal, Velvet, Six Dining Chairs, USA, 1970s Set of six Hollywood Regency style velvet and metal dining chairs designed by Pierre Cardin fo...
Metal
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H 29 in W 48 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Five Saarinen-Style Tulip Dining Chairs and Table
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Signed by Contemporary Shells Inc. Measure: Table: 48" W x 30.5" D x 29" H Chairs: 18.5" W x 21" D x 30.5" H sea height: 18.25" H.
Metal
Lawrence Peabody for Selig Fibreglass Chair
By Selig
Located in London, GB
This piece is a compelling contemporary to the pervasive Eames shell chair, playfully filtered through American Atomic Age Modernism.
Metal
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H 25.6 in W 32.68 in D 25.2 in
20th century lounge chair Groovy, model F598, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) made a considerable impression with a contemporary shell lounge chair, at an international furniture show organised by Kho Liang le.
Aluminum
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H 32.25 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Contemporary Modern Pair of Black Modernica Shell Chairs on Eiffel Tower Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a pair of Modernica black shell chairs on Eiffel tower bases. Dimensions: 24.5 W x 24 D x 32.25 H arm height: 26" seat height: 17" seat depth: 16.5".
Shell
Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs Set of Ten
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Denton, TX
Set of 10 cantilevered dining chairs made by Contemporary Shells inc. Contemporary Shell Inc was based in Hempstead NY and produced works for many designers including Arthur Umanoff.
Chrome
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H 28.5 in W 25 in D 20 in
4 Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Armchairs, Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary
By Eero Saarinen, Arthur Umanoff, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Although done in the style of Eero Saarinen’s tulip chairs which were produced by Knoll, this set of four were redesigned by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells, Inc.
Aluminum
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H 28 in Dm 48 in
Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Chairs and Table by Umanoff for Contemporary
By Arthur Umanoff, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Eero Saarinen
Located in Topeka, KS
Subsequently Burke, Inc. and others came out with their own version. This set of four chairs and table were redesigned by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells, Inc.
Aluminum
Wingback Fiberglass Chair by Lawrence Peabody for Selig
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful wingback fiberglass chair by Lawrence Peabody for Selig. A compelling and unexpected contemporary to the pervasive Eames shell chair, peabody's take is a more traditional...
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Upholstered in Black Felt Wool and Chrome Armed Dining Chairs
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a unique set of four chrome and wool felt dining chairs armchairs by Contemporary Shells Inc. Contemporary Shell Inc. was based in Hempstead NY and produced works for many...
Chrome
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$5,449 / set
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Brass
Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were ori...
Chrome
$4,016Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll ...
Steel, Chrome
$9,995 / set
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
1970s Flat-Bar Brass Plated Set of Six Dining Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the iconic Brno chairs, these hefty flat bar cantilevered chairs by Brueton. Distinguished by its flowing lines, featuring stainless steel frames in a rare brass plated f...
Brass
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were...
Chrome
$3,392Sale Price|54% Off
H 27.75 in W 52 in D 15 in
Pierre Cardin White Laquer Waterfall Console Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Cardin White Laquer Waterfall Console Table France, circa 1970s Experience the epitome of 1970s chic with this Pierre Cardin White Lacquer Waterfall Console Table. Crafted i...
Lacquer
$7,062 / set
H 29 in W 24 in D 24 in
1970s Bonzanini Rudy Design for Tecnosalotto Mantova Italy armchairs, Set of 4
By Rudi Bonzanini
Located in Biella, IT
Bonzanini Rudy design for Tecnosalotto Mantova Italy in years 70 Set of 4 armchairs with structure in metal chrome and cushions covering textile simil leather sand/tobacco colour,...
Chrome
$5,684Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Cardin, Mid-Century Modern, France
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This exceptional set of two lounge chairs by Pierre Cardin is in excellent condition. The opulent design of the upholstery, which is visually arranged in multiple layers, gives the c...
Fabric
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
$925Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Manufactured by Knoll Furniture, the mid-century classic vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in its original black leather and chromed steel tubular legs. We have more chairs av...
Chrome
1970s Pierre Cardin Art Deco Queen Size Bed Headboard and Platform Bed
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Vintage Pierre Cardin queen size platform bed with spotlight bridge and headboard cabinet. This Art Deco revival piece is in white laminate, and embellished with aluminum bandi...
Aluminum
Italian Marble Dining Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian marble dining table, 1970. Original
Marble
$6,500
H 29.25 in W 38.25 in D 72.5 in
Spectacular Pierre Cardin Burled and Brass Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome burl and brass dining table by Pierre Cardin, circa 1970s. Bookmatched olive wood with lovey brass detail. Pure sophistication! Very nice vintage condition, brass with wonde...
Brass
Pierre Cardin Cage Style Base Dining Table in Mixed-Metals
By Pierre Cardin
Located in North Miami, FL
This table is comprised of TWO Pierre Cardin cage style bases in nickel and brass interlocking flat bars (can be used as square shown here or in diamond shapes). The 1 inch thick gla...
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Floor Lamp Design Pierre Cardin for Sciolari, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin, Sciolari Lighting
Located in taranto, IT
70s Floor lamp, original Sciolari production, made of curved steel sheets on four sides. Exclusive design Pierre Cardin for Sciolari. The lamp was found in a closed shop, it st...
Steel
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