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Airborne Djinn

Djinn Chaise by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chaise by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chaise by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

An original chaise frame from Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in France, rewebbed, refoamed and recovered in Knoll international fabric, which all comply with current fire safety regula...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Daybed for Airborne, France 1965
Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Daybed for Airborne, France 1965

Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Daybed for Airborne, France 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Utrecht, NL

The light colour of the upholstery, covering every part of the daybed also contributes to its uniqueness, truly making it a statement piece in any interior. The ‘Djinn Series’ gaine...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Restored Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Chaise Lounge for Airborne
Restored Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Chaise Lounge for Airborne

Restored Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Chaise Lounge for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Berlin, DE

Newly upholstered Djinn Chaise Lounge in Kvadrat Tonus wool fabric. The color as close as it was shown in the 2001 movie by Stanley Kubrick. Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, 1960s
Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, 1960s

Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Antwerp, BE

Djinn sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s France, an iconic sofa upholstered in luxurious white bouclé.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

A conical Space-Age design from the 1960s: the “Djinn” lounge chair with matching ottoman, designed in 1965 by the French designer Olivier Mourgue for the manufacturer Airborne, is c...

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two-Seat Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Two-Seat Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Two-Seat Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Another classic piece by Mourgue, this one a two seat sofa, completely reupholstered including foam webbing and fabric, and the fabric used is top quality 'Stretch' by Knoll.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Longue for Airborne with Pierre Frey fabric
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Longue for Airborne with Pierre Frey fabric

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Longue for Airborne with Pierre Frey fabric

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

The Djinn chaise longue, designed by Olivier Mourgue (born 1939) for Airborne in 1963, is one of those very few quintessential and emblematic early space age designs which - much lik...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Djinn Lounge Chair for Airborne designed by Olivier Mourgue, 1960s
Midcentury Djinn Lounge Chair for Airborne designed by Olivier Mourgue, 1960s

Midcentury Djinn Lounge Chair for Airborne designed by Olivier Mourgue, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Praha, CZ

- completely original condition - original fabric!! - suitable as a collectible piece or into a museum - one small damage - profesionally cleaned - metal parts polished

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa
Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa

Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Greensboro, NC

Olivier Morgue Djinn Sofa, Manufactured by Airborne International, France.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Sofas

Materials

Steel

Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Iconic Djinn armchair and ottman designed by Olivier Mourgue for French company Airborne.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

French 'Djinn' Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1965
French 'Djinn' Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1965

French 'Djinn' Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Chicago, IL

The 'Djinn' chaise lounge, designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International in 1965, is an icon of futuristic and Space Age design.

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

"Djinn" Chaise Lounge By Olivier Mourgue For Airborne, France 1960's
"Djinn" Chaise Lounge By Olivier Mourgue For Airborne, France 1960's

"Djinn" Chaise Lounge By Olivier Mourgue For Airborne, France 1960's

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Iconic, heavily sought after and rare design piece. Made of a steel frame, foam and still in its original purple upholstery. the Djinn series became famous after appearing in Stanle...

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Chaise Lounge in Alpaca Mohair, France 1965
Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Chaise Lounge in Alpaca Mohair, France 1965

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Chaise Lounge in Alpaca Mohair, France 1965

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Iconic “Djinn” chaise lounge designed by Olivier Mourgue, originally created in 1965 and produced by Airborne International.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Alpaca

Djinn sofa, Olivier Mourgue for Ariborne International, France 1960
Djinn sofa, Olivier Mourgue for Ariborne International, France 1960

Djinn sofa, Olivier Mourgue for Ariborne International, France 1960

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Torino, IT

Djinn sofa, Olivier Mourgue for Ariborne International, France 1960

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Recent Sales

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Lounge, Airborne International French Modern 1960s
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Lounge, Airborne International French Modern 1960s

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Lounge, Airborne International French Modern 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Amsterdam, NL

At Airborne, Olivier Mourgue designed his well-known Classic Djinn chairs (1965) made famous by ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ by Stanley Kubrick.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Olivier Mourgue 'Djinn' Armchair Set & Ottoman in Bouclé, 1960s
Olivier Mourgue 'Djinn' Armchair Set & Ottoman in Bouclé, 1960s

Olivier Mourgue 'Djinn' Armchair Set & Ottoman in Bouclé, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Ongar, GB

A super rare set of Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" armchairs with the matching ottoman reupholstered in beige Boucle fabric. The Djinn series become iconic after being used in Stanley K...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé

Olivier Mourgue 'Djinn' Chaise Longue Made by Airborne, France, circa 1963
Olivier Mourgue 'Djinn' Chaise Longue Made by Airborne, France, circa 1963

Olivier Mourgue 'Djinn' Chaise Longue Made by Airborne, France, circa 1963

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Redfern, SYDNEY NSW

Original stretched fabric wrapped around a polyurethane foam over steel frame. The 'Djinn' chaise-lounge undulating, sculptural profile is a stand out. Designed as part of his seat...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

1960s French Djinn Lounge Sofa Set by Olivier Mourgue

1960s French Djinn Lounge Sofa Set by Olivier Mourgue

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in New York, NY

Stool 28.35" W x 23" D x 14" H. While working for Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue designed his well-known Classic Djinn chairs (1965) made famous by '2001: A Space Odyssey...

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Vintage 1960s French Sofas

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Upholstery

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Fireside Chairs and Ottoman
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Fireside Chairs and Ottoman

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Fireside Chairs and Ottoman

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H 26.5 in W 28.5 in D 30.5 in

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Fireside Chairs and Ottoman

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Baltimore, MD

Designed in 1965 for Airborne International, the then futuristic Djinn Fireside chair is an important piece of modernist furniture made famous by the appearance of the chair in the S...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wool, Foam

Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Djinn Space Age, 1960s
Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Djinn Space Age, 1960s

Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Djinn Space Age, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Telgte, DE

Lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Djinn Space Age, 1960s Model djinn by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1965.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Airborne Djinn Seating Group Design Olivier Mourgue Stanley Kubrick Odysse, 2001
Airborne Djinn Seating Group Design Olivier Mourgue Stanley Kubrick Odysse, 2001

Airborne Djinn Seating Group Design Olivier Mourgue Stanley Kubrick Odysse, 2001

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Munster, NRW

A seating group of 1965 djinn chairs by Olivier Morgue re-upholstery needed Airborne International, France, 1965.

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Antique 1690s French Space Age Living Room Sets

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Fabric

Olivier Mourgue ‘Djinn’ sofa Airborne, France, 1965
Olivier Mourgue ‘Djinn’ sofa Airborne, France, 1965

Olivier Mourgue ‘Djinn’ sofa Airborne, France, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in London, GB

Olivier Mourgue (b. 1939) is a French artist and industrial designer best known for his ‘Djinn’ series with Airborne International. Mourgue took inspiration from djinn, Arabian geni...

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Loveseats

Materials

Bouclé

Djinn sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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H 25.6 in W 50.01 in D 29.53 in

Djinn sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Wien, AT

"Djinn", designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France 1965.

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" stool for Airborne, France 1965
Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" stool for Airborne, France 1965

Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" stool for Airborne, France 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Renens, CH

'Djinn' stool by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne international, France 1964-1965.

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Vintage 1970s French Stools

Materials

Steel

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Djinn chair in red (as seen in 2001 space odyssey) for Airborne, France.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Olivier Mourgue emblematic Djinn Chaise Longue for Airborne
Olivier Mourgue emblematic Djinn Chaise Longue for Airborne

Olivier Mourgue emblematic Djinn Chaise Longue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

The Djinn chaise longue, designed by Olivier Mourgue (born 1939) for Airborne in 1963, is one of those very few quintessential and emblematic early space age designs which - much lik...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Chaise longue "Djinn" by Olivier Mourgue, Airborne France 1965
Chaise longue "Djinn" by Olivier Mourgue, Airborne France 1965

Chaise longue "Djinn" by Olivier Mourgue, Airborne France 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Renens, CH

Iconic chaise longue 'Djinn' by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France c.1965.

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Vintage 1970s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s
Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in bruxelles, BE

Blue fabric lounge chair. Djinn model by Olivier Mourgue. New fabric. Wear due to age and time. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric

‘Djinn’ Easy Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
‘Djinn’ Easy Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

‘Djinn’ Easy Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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H 26.38 in W 27.56 in L 26.38 in

‘Djinn’ Easy Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

'Djinn' easy chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France, 1964-1965.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Bench Made by Airborne, France circa 1963
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Bench Made by Airborne, France circa 1963

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Bench Made by Airborne, France circa 1963

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Munster, NRW

An Olivier Morgue Djinn Two Seater Bench for Airborne.

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Benches

Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s
Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in bruxelles, BE

Lounge chair in black fabric. Wear due to time and age.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric

Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

An original dinn chair and ottoman, freshly reupholstered in red Jersey. An iconic piece, as chosen by Stanley Kubric for 2001 a Space Odysee. Dimensions of chair are shown on th...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Lounge Chairs for Airborne, circa 1964
Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Lounge Chairs for Airborne, circa 1964

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Lounge Chairs for Airborne, circa 1964

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” lounge chairs for Airborne, Circa 1964. This pair has been restored in Kvadrat fabric.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
1960s Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

1960s Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Paris, FR

This Djinn lounge chair was designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne International, France.

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Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Djinn Chair and Footstool by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair and Footstool by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair and Footstool by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

An original pair of Djinn chairs and footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, as seen in 2001 a space odyssey, freshly reupholsterd in Knoll Stretch fabric.

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Djinn Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s
Djinn Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

Djinn Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Chaise lounge 'Djinn' by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne international, France 1964-1965.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Djinn Chaise Longue by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s
Djinn Chaise Longue by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

Djinn Chaise Longue by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Chaise longue 'Djinn' by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France, 1964-1965.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wool

Original Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Original Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Original Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is an original chair and stool as seen in 2001 a space odysee freshly upholstered in red, in perfect condition. the dimensions shown are for the chair alone, the ottoman dimens...

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Djinn Chairs with Geometric Upholstery by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chairs with Geometric Upholstery by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chairs with Geometric Upholstery by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of four Djinn dining chairs designed in 1965 by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne as part of the Djinn seating series, France.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Blue Armchair for Airborne 1960s New Kvadrat Fabric
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Blue Armchair for Airborne 1960s New Kvadrat Fabric

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Blue Armchair for Airborne 1960s New Kvadrat Fabric

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

The Djinn armchair, designed by Olivier Mourgue (born 1939) for Airborne in 1964-1065, is one of those very few quintessential and emblematic early space age designs which - much lik...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Olivier Mourgue Iconic Djinn Chair Airborne 1963 Reupholstered in Orange Kvadrat
Olivier Mourgue Iconic Djinn Chair Airborne 1963 Reupholstered in Orange Kvadrat

Olivier Mourgue Iconic Djinn Chair Airborne 1963 Reupholstered in Orange Kvadrat

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

The Djinn lounge chairs, designed by Olivier Mourgue (born 1939) for Airborne in 1963, are one of those very few quintessential and emblematic early space age designs which - much li...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in Boucle Fabric
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in Boucle Fabric

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in Boucle Fabric

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is an original Djinn chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne made in the 1960's but completely reupholstered with new webbing foam and fabric that complies with current fire regul...

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Djinn lounge chairs by Olivier Mourgue, for Airborne, 1970
Set of 2 Djinn lounge chairs by Olivier Mourgue, for Airborne, 1970

Set of 2 Djinn lounge chairs by Olivier Mourgue, for Airborne, 1970

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in amstelveen, NL

The color on the video is the most accurate. The Djinn chair is one element of a series of Djinn furniture designed by noted French designer Olivier Mourgue.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Djinn Chairs and Footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Pair of Djinn Chairs and Footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Pair of Djinn Chairs and Footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

An original pair of Djinn chairs and footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, as seen in 2001 a space odyssey, freshly reupholsterd in Knoll Stretch fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Djinn Chair with Ottoman in Bouclé by Olivier Morgue for Airborne, 1960s
Djinn Chair with Ottoman in Bouclé by Olivier Morgue for Airborne, 1960s

Djinn Chair with Ottoman in Bouclé by Olivier Morgue for Airborne, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Amazing 'Djinn' Lounge chair with ottoman by Olivier Mourgue currently freshly recovered in a cream boucle fabric. This incredible sculptural design is also highly comfortable! This ...

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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Djinn Chairs and Single Footstool by Olivier Mourguw for Airborne
Pair of Djinn Chairs and Single Footstool by Olivier Mourguw for Airborne

Pair of Djinn Chairs and Single Footstool by Olivier Mourguw for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This original pair of Djinn chairs and stool have the old blue fabric on, but the frames and foam all seem to be perfect for recovering, and with the zip on covers being there to use...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Djinn Chaise Lounge in Ivory Boucle by Olivier Mourgue, Airborne, France 1960’s
Djinn Chaise Lounge in Ivory Boucle by Olivier Mourgue, Airborne, France 1960’s

Djinn Chaise Lounge in Ivory Boucle by Olivier Mourgue, Airborne, France 1960’s

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Culver City, CA

This chaise lounge 'Djinn' by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne international, France 1964-65 is beyond stunning.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Stainless Steel

Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960
Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960

Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960

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H 25.6 in W 49.22 in D 26.38 in

Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960

Located in Oirlo, LI

Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960 Discover the timeless beauty of the Vintage Two-Seater "Djinn" Sofa, designed by Oliver Mourgue for Airborne in 1965.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn Settee" for Airborne, Reupholstery Needed
Olivier Mourgue “Djinn Settee" for Airborne, Reupholstery Needed

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn Settee" for Airborne, Reupholstery Needed

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Berlin, DE

Of wool upholstery over foam and internal steel frame. Manufactured by Airborne International in France, 1965. The Djinn series was featured in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: This Settee ca...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Vintage “Djinn” desk by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Vintage “Djinn” desk by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Vintage “Djinn” desk by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Desk from the "Djinn" series designed by Olivier Mourgue and published by Airborne in the 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Longue by Airborne International
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Longue by Airborne International

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Longue by Airborne International

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Futuristic chaise longue by Mourgue. Construction is foam suspended over a tubular metal frame covered in black stretch polyester fabric.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Olivier Mourgue Airborne International France Djinn Chaise Longue Upholstered
Olivier Mourgue Airborne International France Djinn Chaise Longue Upholstered

Olivier Mourgue Airborne International France Djinn Chaise Longue Upholstered

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Curitiba, PR

Olivier Mourgue Airborne International France Djinn Chaise Longue Upholstered in Velvet Olivier Mourgue: The Visionary Designer Behind Iconic Futurism Olivier Mourgue (1939–2022) w...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Upholstery

Djinn Lounge Chair Designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International
Djinn Lounge Chair Designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International

Djinn Lounge Chair Designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Paris, FR

This Djinn lounge chair was designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne International, France.

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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Olivier Mourgue Red Djinn Chair for Airborne, 1960s, French Design
Olivier Mourgue Red Djinn Chair for Airborne, 1960s, French Design

Olivier Mourgue Red Djinn Chair for Airborne, 1960s, French Design

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Djinn chair designed by influential French designer Olivier Mourgue, France, Airborne, 1965.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool

“Djinn” Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue
“Djinn” Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue

“Djinn” Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue

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H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

“Djinn” Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

“Djinn” lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue, reupholstered in hot purple wool fabric from Kvadrat. The “Djinn” series is perhaps the pinnacle of Space Age design. Designed in 1965, it ca...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965
Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965

Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Olivier Mourgue (1939) for Airborne, lounge chair model 8412, France, 1965. Structure in curved steel tube, padding in polyurethane foam covered with a removable cover in Jersey Feu...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965
Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965

Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Olivier Mourgue (1939) for Airborne, lounge chair model 8412, France, 1965. Structure in curved steel tube, padding in polyurethane foam covered with a removable cover in Jersey "Ca...

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Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Chaise Lounge in Toscana Fur
Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Chaise Lounge in Toscana Fur

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Chaise Lounge in Toscana Fur

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1960s in excellent, restored condition. This piece features a removable, button-clasp pillow. The fur is 100% authentic and was made by paneling over 25 Toscana sheep hides. This ...

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Djinn Chair designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1965
Djinn Chair designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1965

Djinn Chair designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1965

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Djinn Chair designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1965

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Stockholm, SE

Djinn chair designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1960's Recently reupholstered in a "Kvadrat" wool fabric. Designed in 1965 and are well-known from the movie "2001: A space Ody...

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Materials

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Olivier Mourgue 1960s "Djinn" Armchair in New Fluffy Alpaca Pierre Frey Fabric
Olivier Mourgue 1960s "Djinn" Armchair in New Fluffy Alpaca Pierre Frey Fabric

Olivier Mourgue 1960s "Djinn" Armchair in New Fluffy Alpaca Pierre Frey Fabric

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Hitchin, England

A rare Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" armchair in new Fluffy alpaca Pierre Frey fabric, France, 1960s. A highly in-demand & hard-to-find Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" armchair newly upholstered ...

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Olivier Mourgue 1960s "Djinn" Loveseat in New Fluffy Alpaca Pierre Frey Fabric
Olivier Mourgue 1960s "Djinn" Loveseat in New Fluffy Alpaca Pierre Frey Fabric

Olivier Mourgue 1960s "Djinn" Loveseat in New Fluffy Alpaca Pierre Frey Fabric

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Hitchin, England

A Rare Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" 2-Seat Loveseat in new fluffy Alpaca Pierre Frey Fabric, France, 1960s. A highly in-demand & hard-to-find Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" 2-Seat Loveseat ne...

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“Djinn” Settee in Upholstery and Steel by Olivier Mourgue, 1965
“Djinn” Settee in Upholstery and Steel by Olivier Mourgue, 1965

“Djinn” Settee in Upholstery and Steel by Olivier Mourgue, 1965

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

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Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” settee for Airborne International, France, 1965 This model was famously used in Stanley Kubrick's 2001 A Space Odyssey.

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Djinn 2-seater sofa in creme bouclé by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1970s
Djinn 2-seater sofa in creme bouclé by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1970s

Djinn 2-seater sofa in creme bouclé by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1970s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in amstelveen, NL

The Djinn sofa is one element of a series of Djinn furniture designed by noted French designer Olivier Mourgue.

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Pair of Easy Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Airborne, with Hermès Fabrics, 1950s
Pair of Easy Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Airborne, with Hermès Fabrics, 1950s

Pair of Easy Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Airborne, with Hermès Fabrics, 1950s

By Paul Geoffroy

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Another well-known piece of Airborne furniture is the famous “djinn” chair by Olivier Mourgue - thanks to an red-on-white appearance on the set of Stanley kubrick’s 1967 film 2001: a...

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20th Century Olivier Mourgue & Airborne Djinn Ottoman in Red Fabric
20th Century Olivier Mourgue & Airborne Djinn Ottoman in Red Fabric

20th Century Olivier Mourgue & Airborne Djinn Ottoman in Red Fabric

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Paris, FR

1960s Djinn ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne. Kvadrat red upholstery over foam and internal steel frame.

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Olivier Mourgue & Airborne, Red Djinn Chair for Airborne
Olivier Mourgue & Airborne, Red Djinn Chair for Airborne

Olivier Mourgue & Airborne, Red Djinn Chair for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Paris, FR

Djinn chair designed by Olivier Mourgue in the 1960s for Airborne.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Djinn single chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne as seen in the movie '2001 A Space Odysee', original frame with new stretch Jersey zipped cover and new foam.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Djinn Chaise by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chaise by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chaise by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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Djinn Chaise by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

An totally recovered Djinn chaise and original frame, covered red stretch Jersey.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is an original Djinn chair, as seen in 2001 a Space Odysee, the frame has been rewebbed, refoamed to current fire safety regulations and recovered in a top quality red stretch f...

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Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

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Original Djinn chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Industries, as seen in 2001 a space odyssey, recovered in original stretch Jersey to the closest possible tolerances, but allowin...

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Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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Original Djinn chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Industries, as seen in 2001 a space odyssey, recovered in original stretch Jersey to the closest possible tolerances, but allowin...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Airborne Djinn For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal airborne djinn for your home. Each airborne djinn for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and steel. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer airborne djinn, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each airborne djinn bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Airborne Djinn?

Prices for an airborne djinn can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,000 and can go as high as $16,481, while the average can fetch as much as $6,569.

Olivier Mourgue for sale on 1stDibs

With its undulating, futuristic and playful form, it’s easy to see why filmmaker Stanley Kubrick chose to use Olivier Mourgue’s iconic Djinn chair in his 1968 masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey. But the French artist and industrial designer is known for much more than the Space Age Djinn. From his whimsical Flower floor lamps to his anthropomorphic Bouloum chair, Mourgue is renowned as an important contributor to the 1960s Pop art era of modern furniture design.

Born in Paris in 1939, Mourgue grew up in an apartment filled with Empire-style antique furniture, which he derided as having “nothing to do with life.” He later studied art at Paris’s École Boulle, graduating in 1958. He then attended the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs.

In 1959, his former teacher at École Boulle, Marcel Merpillat, encouraged him to present a chair he designed at a competition hosted by furniture manufacturer Airborne. Airborne founder Charles Bernard was impressed by Mourgue’s design, which featured a leather-upholstered seat attached to a chrome steel frame; it was produced by the company under the name the Joker. Mourgue designed several other mid-century modern pieces for Airborne throughout the 1960s, including the Whist chaise longue, the rotund Montreal chair, the unique Cubique chair and the Djinn series, which first appeared in 1964.

In addition to Airborne, Mourgue has designed for furniture manufacturers such as Disderot and Prisunic, and collaborated with British architect and designer Sir Norman Foster and Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa.

Mourgue worked for Le Mobilier National to design the French Pavilion for Montreal’s Expo ‘67. In 1968, he received the International Design Award from the Institute of Interior Designers in New York for the Djinn lounge chair. He also exhibited several of his works at Expo ‘70 in Osaka, Japan.

Today, Mourgue’s pieces are part of the permanent collections at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Olivier Mourgue seating, lighting and more.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.