Cowhide F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Izegem, VWV
The F675 als known as the Butterfly Chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1963 and manufactured by Artifort, Holland. This chair with elegant lines is edited with the original cow s...
Metal
Pair of Cowhide Butterfly Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of cowhide butterfly chairs with original white frames.
Cowhide
BKF Hardoy for Knoll Butterfly Chair with New Cowhide Sling
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hardoy for Knoll Butterfly Chair that date to the mid-60's. New Cowhide Sling gives it a fun look and feel!
Iron
Sold
H 35.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Butterfly Chairs, New Hair-On Cowhide Leather Covers, Hardoy Design for Knoll
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vintage Knoll Hardoy BFK butterfly sling chairs with new tan cowhide leather.
Wrought Iron
French Butterfly Lounge Chair in Cowhide Leather, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare butterfly lounge chair, handcrafted by a French artisan in the 1960s.
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Original Cow Hide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice mid century butterly chair with original cow hide
Iron
Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chair in Brown and White Cowhide
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Westport, CT
Pierre Paulin vintage butterfly chair in brown and white cowhide.
Stainless Steel
"Butterfly" Chair by Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Make a statement with this classic "Butterfly" chair made of rolled steel with a cowhide sling.
Cowhide
Cow Hide Butterfly Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Cow hide upholstered butterfly chairs with metal legs. Please note of wear consistent with age.
Metal
Odile Mir Filo lounge chair Prisunic France 1971
By Prisunic, Odile Mir
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare Filo lounge chair model 203, designed by French artist and designer Odile Mir in 1971 and manufactured by Prisunic, exemplifies the innovative spirit of 1970s French design...
Chrome
Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chair, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautifully patinated F444 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin. Pierre Paulin designed this lounge in the 1960s for the well-known manufacturer Artifort. These chairs are becoming increasi...
Chrome
$4,254
H 25.6 in W 37.01 in D 33.08 in
Zen Lounge Chair in cowhide by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, 1970s
By Kwok Hoi Chan, Steiner
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
An iconic Zen lounge chair designed by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner in the 1970s. This highly recognizable design is celebrated for its fluid, architectural form, created from a single ...
Cowhide
$2,680
H 37.8 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
"Butterfly" Chair designed by Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original "Butterfly" chair black lacquered metal and original red leather, suede. Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari. Manufactured from 1947-1975 by Knoll International. An absolute au...
Metal
Pierre Paulin F444 Lounge Chair Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The F444 chair by Pierre Paulin is a true design classic. With its metal frame and saddle leather seat, it has a strong and elegant look. This is an early edition of the chair, makin...
Metal
Le Corbusier Lounge Chair LC4 For Cassina, Italy, 2000s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Brussels, BE
Le Corbusier Lounge Chair LC4 For Cassina, Italy, 2000s
Metal
Pierre Paulin F300 Lounge Chair by Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Highland, IN
Pierre Paulin's sublime sculptural sensibility is on full display with this F300 lounge chair designed in 1964 for Artifort. The one piece form in smooth fiberglass curves, folds a...
Fiberglass
$5,594
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 28.35 in
! Poul Kjærholm PK 22 Chair Reupholstered in Cowhide E. Kold Christensen 1963
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Poul Kjærholm (1929–1980) the praised Danish designer, the "furniture architect", designed the emblematic PK22 Chair in 1956. Standing out from the other Danish mid century designers...
Steel
$5,291
H 27.17 in W 33.08 in D 27.17 in
The Iconic "Anneau" (AP-14) by Pierre Paulin for A.P. Polak The Netherlands 1956
By Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful Anneau Chair designed by Pierre Paulin produced by Dutch manufacturer AP Polak. This model is also know as the AP 14 We hand selected the finest piece of thick sling saddl...
Steel, Chrome
$6,723
H 25.2 in W 23.23 in D 25.2 in
DESiGNER VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN LE CORBUSIER CASSINA LC1 COW HIDE ARMCHAIR
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exqusite, highly collectable Mid Century Modern, Cassina LC1 Le Corbusier Cow Hide armchair ...
Chrome
Model F-580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic Groovy chair, designed for Artifort and also known as the M chair, is a first edition model designed with soft sculptural curves. The piece has been reupholstered in a Rog...
Metal
Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chair for Artifort Netherlands 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This stunning and original F444 lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in 1963, captures the experimental spirit of the 1960s. During this period, desig...
Stainless Steel
'F444' Leather lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Brussels, BE
Iconic F444 Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin A true design classic. The F444 lounge chair is a standout piece in the legacy of renowned French designer Pierre Paulin, a visionary born ...
Stainless Steel
Mid Century F555 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare F555 model, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 60's. Just upholstered with new foam and lovely Pierre Frey bouclé fabric. The chair is in perfect condition. Ver...
Metal
Model F598 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy chair (or "M" Chairs), designed by Pierre Paulin. This F598 model is designed and produced in the 80's. The chair is just upholstere...
Aluminum
$2,850
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Paulin F-444 Lounge Chair by Artifort, 1960s — Mesh Seat
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
A striking example of mid-century innovation, this F-444 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort epitomizes the designer’s sculptural yet functional approach to modern seating. D...
Steel
Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and hand stuffed. Each step is met...
Zebra Hide
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$1,351 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,135 / item
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Navy Blue Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in navy blue & white marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed...
Resin
$29,139 / set
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
JMF Chair by Forsyth
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The JMF Chair is inspired by and in homage to the lean, modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank. 1 and a quarter inch solid oak, richly stained, is hand...
Oak
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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