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Pink Mohair Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1980’s pink soft mohair lounge chair and ottoman by Design Institute of America. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

1980s Post Modern Design Institute of America Chrome Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Design Institute America
Located in Boston, MA
DIA lounge chairs and ottoman, circa 1980s. Steel gray channel cushions to evoking futuristic vibe
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Design Institute Of America Recliner
By Design Institute America
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern recliner made by the Design Institute of America. A flatbar chrome frame with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Cantilever Scoop Chair and Ottoman by Design Institute America
By Poul Kjærholm, Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lounge and ottoman by Design Institute America, or DIA, circa 1986. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Pair of Vintage DIA Lounge Chairs and Ottoman's
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design Institute of America. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ). Measures: Chairs 28W 32D 34.75H
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Scoop Style Lounge Set
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in New Haven, CT
Three fantastic scoop lounge chairs by DIA Design Institute of America in the style of Milo
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Scoop Style Lounge Set
Scoop Style Lounge Set
H 28 in W 24 in D 29 in
Oasis Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Oasis lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, Aluminum. Also available in
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Oasis Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Oasis Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 29.93 in W 31.11 in D 41.93 in
Cabaret Indoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyester fabric, urethane foam, steel, wood
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cabaret Indoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Cabaret Indoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 39.38 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in
Cabaret Outdoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Acrylic fabric, reticulated foam, steel, and
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cabaret Outdoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Cabaret Outdoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 39.38 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in
Dragnet Lounge Chair Outdoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragnet lounge chair outdoor by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: acrylic fabric, steel, stainless
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Dragnet Lounge Chair Outdoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
Dragnet Lounge Chair Outdoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 53.55 in W 43.31 in D 33.86 in
Dragnet Lounge Chair Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragnet lounge chair indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polycotton, steel, stainless steel
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Dragnet Lounge Chair Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
Dragnet Lounge Chair Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 53.55 in W 43.31 in D 33.86 in
Indoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor lasso lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: rattan, steel. Also available in other
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Indoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 83.86 in W 46.86 in D 33.86 in
Outdoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Lasso lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethylene, Aluminum. Also
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 83.86 in W 46.86 in D 33.86 in
Gaby Fois Dorell Voyager Lounge Chair and Footstool
By Saporiti, Gaby Fois Dorell
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional and rare Voyager lounge chair with footstool designed by artist Gaby Fois Dorell for
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
!! Designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, this fantastic lounge chair and ottoman are comprised of walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Drexel Declaration molded plywood and black faux leather lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Vintage Mid-Century Barrel Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Winchendon, Arch Gordon, Design Institute America, George Kovacs, Directional, Henredon and Drexel, among
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chairs, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984
By Ward Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc. Black ash scissor lounge chair pair, set of two, red wool bouclé
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984
By Ward Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc. black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984, New York
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

A Stylish Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Open-Back Cut-Out Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
each cube-form chair with 'floating' backrest above a tubular chromed steel base; newly upholstered
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
. Approximately thirty of these Sling Swinger chairs were placed around the MSC "Flag Room" which was designed and
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Wendell Castle White Fiberglass "Castle Chair"
By Wendell Castle
Located in West Chester, PA
This striking mid century modern Wendell Castle lounge chair was designed and produced circa 1969
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Dragnet Hanging Chair Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While completing his studies, he apprenticed for a
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Mexican Modern, Don S Shoemaker, Sling Swinger chair with footstool, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair with footrest. Made from cocobolo (Mexican rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Frank Gehry Cross Check Chair Bent Maple Wood with Arms Knoll International USA
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Hamburg, HH
Frank O. Gehry for Knoll. 'Cross Check Chair'. Designed in 1990-1992. Bent maple wood band
Category

1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Indoor Lolah Capsule 1 by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
, Philippines. His passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Rattan

Indoor Lolah Capsule 1 by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Lolah Capsule 1 by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 86.62 in W 40.56 in D 44.69 in
Outdoor Lolah Capsule 1 by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
, Philippines. His passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Rattan

Outdoor Lolah Capsule 1 by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Lolah Capsule 1 by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 86.62 in W 40.56 in D 44.69 in
Lolah Capsule 2 by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lolah Capsule 2 by Kenneth Cobonpue
Lolah Capsule 2 by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 77.56 in W 61.82 in D 46.07 in
Cabaret Indoor Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
. His passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cabaret Outdoor Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Indoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Indoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 29.53 in W 39.97 in D 38.78 in
Outdoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
, Philippines. His passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 29.53 in W 39.97 in D 38.78 in
Indoor Balou Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While completing his
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Indoor Balou Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Balou Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 16.54 in W 35.04 in D 23.63 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Flat Bar Chrome & Black Leather Armchairs - a Pair
By Pace Collection, Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
We have this incredible pair of Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale. They are original from
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in bari, IT
Set two lounge chairs model EA 108 designer Charles Eames for Herman Miller production 1960s
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
H 33.08 in W 22.25 in D 19.3 in
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swiveling Chaise Lounge in Luxurious Latte Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Caterpillar Chairs Newly Upholstered in Camel Color Mohair Design Institute of America Black & Brass Revolving
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Vintage Modern Rectangular Chrome Glass & Wrapped Rattan Side Table Attr to DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
(Design Institute of America). Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Don Shoemaker Folding Lounge Chairs, Mexico c.1960
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per chair. Four available. Original folding lounge chairs designed by Don
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

20th Century American Pair of Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern American pair of lounge chairs made of hand crafted chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Outdoor Lulu Club Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
design. Today, the Kennethcobonpue brand has become known globally for its unique designs and extensive
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Lulu Club Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Lulu Club Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 31.7 in W 33.08 in D 30.71 in
Indoor Lulu Club Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
design. Today, the Kennethcobonpue brand has become known globally for its unique designs and extensive
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Indoor Lulu Club Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Lulu Club Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 31.7 in W 33.08 in D 30.71 in
Vladimir Kagan Caterpillar Chairs Newly Upholstered in Camel Color Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
available within our shop - Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swiveling Chaise Lounge in Luxurious Latte Bouclé Design
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Sculptural High Back Swivel Chairs in Textured Ivory Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Luxurious Latte Bouclé Design Institute of America Black & Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee Table Post Modern
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Outdoor Lulu Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
design. Today, the Kennethcobonpue brand has become known globally for its unique designs and extensive
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Lulu Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Lulu Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 34.45 in
Indoor Lulu Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
design. Today, the Kennethcobonpue brand has become known globally for its unique designs and extensive
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Indoor Lulu Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Lulu Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 34.45 in
Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This EA 108 chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1958 and produced by US maker Herman
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, "Contemporary American Industrial Art." One of his designs was the "Semi-Arm" chair, with bent chrome-plated
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Ilmari Tapiovaara Crinolette Lounge Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Scandinavian design. Less than 5000 of these chairs were ever created. Winner of the American Institute of
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Crinolette Lounge Chair
Ilmari Tapiovaara Crinolette Lounge Chair
H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Bird for Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Bird for lasso lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Aluminum. Dimensions: 17.5 cm x 74 cm
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Chapo T20A Dining Table with Set of Eight Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs
By Haimi Oy, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
he focused on designing functional furniture. In 1964, he designed his famous Karuselli lounge chair
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Joseph D’Urso for Knoll High Table in American Cherry and Chrome, 1995
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in San Francisco, CA
studied interior design and architecture at Pratt Institute, Royal College of Art in London, and
Category

1990s American Minimalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Steel

Pair of Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Trestles, Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Roma, IT
, the 989-103 lounge chair introduced in 1963, and the 955-304 sofa. In 1965, he converted to The Church
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Easels

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Four-Legs Chromed Steel Italian Trestles After Baughman 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Roma, IT
chair introduced in 1962, the 989-103 lounge chair introduced in 1963, and the 955-304 sofa. In 1965, he
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Easels

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi Armchairs in Red Leather and Steel
By Ross Littell, Matteo Grassi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chairs are designed by the American designer Ross Littell (1924-2000) for Matteo Grassi. Littell came up
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
name. Like the regal bird, this lounge chair truly stands out among the flock. Designer's Biography
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 77.96 in W 35.44 in D 26.97 in
Arne Jacobsen Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Weesp, NL
of his first furniture designs was the Paris lounge chair from 1929 which was also displayed as a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi Armchair in Black Leather and Steel
By Matteo Grassi, Ross Littell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designed by the American designer Ross Littell (1924-2000) for Matteo Grassi. Littell came up with this
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Peacock End Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
bird, this lounge chair truly stands out among the flock. Designer's Biography Kenneth Cobonpue
Category

2010s Philippine Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Peacock End Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
Peacock End Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 19.89 in W 19.69 in D 13 in
James Jacques Joseph Tissot "Soirée d'été" 'Summer Evening' Etching & Dry Point
By James Tissot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Joseph Tissot (French, 1836-1902) depicting Mrs. Kathleen Newton resting on a lounge chair. Signed and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Greta Grossman Folding Chair
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in New York, NY
, Inc. The chaise and lounge versions of this chair appear in the Greta Grossman archives, and are
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Greta Grossman Folding Chair
Greta Grossman Folding Chair
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 23 in
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