Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chair from Farstrup, 1960s
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Safari Chair from the Danish manufacturer Farstrup. A minimalist design. The backrest and seat are made of a light canvas material. The solid wood frame can be dismantle...
Cotton
Verpan System 1-2-3 Deluxe Chair by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Divina MD
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Deluxe Chair Year: 1973 The System 1-2-3 Deluxe Chair by Verner Panton is an iconic piece from the celebrated System 1-2-3 se...
Steel
Verpan System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe, 1973 by Verner Panton, Swivel Base
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe remains a striking example of 1970s Danish modern design, combining sculptural aesthetics with comfort and usability.
Steel
Verpan System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe 1973 by Verner Panton, Swivel Base Green
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe remains a striking example of 1970s Danish modern design, combining sculptural aesthetics with comfort and usability.
Steel
System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe by Verner Panton with Dark Brown Leather
By Verner Panton
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful and comfortable Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe manufactured by VerPan International in Denmark.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title: Danish Deluxe was founded in Melbourne in the 1950s and is responsible for designing and manufacturing high-end Danish styled furniture with an Australian ...
Polystyrene
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 29.93 in D 30.32 in
Danish Deluxe pair of Anita armchairs fully restored soft Italian leather
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title: Danish Deluxe was founded in Melbourne in the 1950s and is responsible for designing and manufacturing high-end Danish styled furniture with an Australian ...
Polystyrene
Pair of Chairs by Danish Deluxe, 1960s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Pair of teak 1960s chairs made in Melbourne, Australia. They are one of the nicest designs not only by Wegner, but Denmark in general. With amazing finger jointed backs and balanced...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Australian Wing Chair
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Melbourne, AU
On offer is a very rare example by local Australian maker Danish Deluxe, 1950s. This is an exceptionally comfortable and equally stylish example of local manufacturing from the 1950s...
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Deluxe 1-2-3 armchair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1970s.
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Haderslev, DK
Verner Panton 1-2-3 deluxe chair in red Kvadrat wool fabric in original good condition. The chair is from the early 1970s. This particular 1-2-3 deluxe has the rare upholstered arm...
Wool
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Set of Two 1-2-3 Deluxe Armrest Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Haderslev, DK
Verner Panton 1-2-3 Deluxe set of two chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, early 1970s.
Chrome
Danish Style Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Danish style midcentury walnut lounge chairs - pair 28 wide x 33 deep x 37 high with a seat height of 18 inches 28 wide x 33 deep x 32 high with a seat height of 18 inches Thi...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 30.32 in W 26.19 in D 31.89 in
1960s Australian Inga Arm Lounge Chair by Danish Deluxe Midcentury Scandinavian
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very nice example of the classic Danish Deluxe “Inga” armchair, produced in Melbourne, Australia in 1963.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 23 in D 33 in
Danish Modern Verner Panton 'System 123' Deluxe Lounge Chair in Blue Velvet
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Dallas, TX
Navy blue velvet upholstered Panton System 123 lounge chair. It is difficult to capture how luxurious the upholstery on this chair looks in person. It swivels and is very stylish and...
Aluminum
$8,403 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$585
H 29 in W 21.25 in D 17.825 in
Mid-Century French Brutalist Tile Table, Red Ceramic, Twisted Iron Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French table combines Brutalist metalwork with artisan tile craftsmanship from the Mid-Century period. The frame employs traditional barley-twist ironwork, where each leg is hand-for...
Wrought Iron
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$234 / item
H 5.12 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style
Located in Christchurch, GB
Introducing our Chunky Woven Tray, a masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary style. Handcrafted with precision, this tray features a unique design and a rich teak stain fini...
Rattan
$6,699 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Silk
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
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
$8,758 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...
Brass
$1,850 / item
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Arms, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion in the thick weave fabric color ...
Oak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$3,270 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
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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