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Eames "Billy Wilder" ES106 Chaise Longue for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
A handsome example of the Billy Wilder chaise lounge by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. In
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Billy Wilder Eames Chaise w/ New Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1970s Eames ES106 chaise lounge chairs, also known as the Billy Wilder chaise (the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Herman Miller, United States, 1957
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eames lounge chair with ottoman, designed by the iconic duo Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
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Oscar Niemeyer Chaise Lounge Model Rio Prod. Fasem, Italy
By Fasem International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Milan, Italy
A sculptural rocking Rio chaise lounge, designed in 1978, contemporary edition. Base composed of three elements including supple ribbons of molded darkened ash laminate, cushions mai...
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2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
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1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Plywood
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi UTOPIA
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
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Le Corbusier - Cassina Gray Beige Petit Confort LC2 Club Lounge Chair + Ottoman
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantasitc Petit Confort lounge or club chair was designed by numerous artists, most notable among them being Le Corbusier, an icon of modern furniture design. Manufactured by Ca...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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Chrome
H 26.4 in W 29.9 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Leolux 3 Seater Oak and Leather Sofa
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Mid-Century 3 seater sofa with thick natural leather and lightly refinished oak frame. Expertly made by Dutch furniture manufacturer Leolux that has been producing all its ...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670-671 in Original Chocolate Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames lounge chair in rosewood shell frames with ottoman, in original chocolate leather cushions. The chair has been restored and refinished in lacquer. Metal ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Wave Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare sculptural chaise lounge in the style of Milo Baughman. A statement piece that is both comfortable and packed with personality! Outstanding form and design. Very good condition,...
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Adjustable Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long leather chaise lounge with adjustable headrest. Black leather on metal frame gives a comfortable lounging chair.
Headrest: 24-30.75" in height
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Italian Chaise Lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern Italian vinyl chaise lounge. Striking angular design with a sloped backrest and form-fitting bed area. Vertical accents on the backrest's upholstery. Please...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
SOLD 03/18/24 Eames Mid Century White Oak High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames Mid Century White Oak High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 32.75 wide x 37 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height/chair clearance of ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
H 34 in W 32.75 in D 37 in
Mid Century Oak Spindle Back Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very nice, original mid century original oak spindle back sofa.
Seat cushion and fabric are all new. Wood has very minimal marks from age and use. Please see images.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with New Ivory Leathe
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosewood Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and new ivory cushions in perfect condition. Impeccable wood color and grain detail. Cushions custom made to order with 3 week production time.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage LC4 Chaise Lounge
By Le Corbusier
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage cowhide chrome chaise. Two available.
The LC4 Chaise Longue (1928) embodies this notion with a “floating” frame that moves with the body. The LC4 is included in the permanen...
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Late 20th Century Modern Chaise Longues
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Steel, Chrome
Restored Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman w/ New Custom Tiffany Blue Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful, Eames Lounge, Chair, and Ottoman with Tiffany blue brand new custom, European leather. Rose wood shells have been refinished and shock mount have been replaced in seat pan...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Custom White Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Eames lounge and ottoman in brand new white leather. New shock mounts installed in seat panel ($600 value). All adjustable feet intact. Chair swivels smoothly.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather
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Charles and Ray Eames "Billy Wilder" Chaise
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Classic leather chaise longue. Seven large leather pillows cushion your back and two smaller ones are for your head. Sleek, streamlined and sexy.
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Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Chaise for Billy Wilder in Black
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Asheville, NC
filmmaker Billy Wilder. This is an early production Eames chaise with black leather cushions on a black die
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames Billy Wilder Chaise
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plastic coated aluminum & black leather chaise for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Eames “Billy Wilder” chaise lounge by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1968 for friend and filmmaker Billy Wilder after he told Charles and Ray Eames that he
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Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
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Aluminum
Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Billy Wilder Chaise Longue, Label
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Icon design and well know story of this Charles Eames chaise lounge.This piece is from the late 80
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
Eames Chaise Longue for Billy Wilder
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
A custom design by Charles Eames for director Billy Wilder.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Billy Wilder Chaise by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
A Billy Wilder chaise in brown leather with eggplant colored frame. Designed by Charles Eames for
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Vintage 1980s Chaise Longues
Custom Billy Wilder Chaise by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful custom Billy Wilder chaise in white leather with eggplant colored frame. Designed by
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Vintage 1960s Chaise Longues
Billy Wilder Chaise by Eames
Located in Pasadena, CA
20th century Billy wilder chaise by Eames with grey leather. Includes two pillows.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
"Billy Wilder" Chaise Lounge by Ray + Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York City, NY
"Billy Wilder" Chaise Lounge by Ray + Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Black Steel base and black
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Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
Soft Pad 'Billy Wilder' Chaise by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Doornspijk, NL
freshened up.
The chaise was designed for film director and Eames friend Billy Wilder. In 1955, while on
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
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Metal
Billy Wilder Chaise Longue by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Billy Wilder chaise in black leather on an eggplant powder coated frame. By Charles and Ray Eames
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
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Metal
Charles Eames for Herman Miller ''Billy Wilder'' Leather Chaise Lounge
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
An iconic design by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Often referred to as the Billy Wilder chaise
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.5 in W 77.5 in D 18.25 in
Charles Eames Softpad Chaise, Daybed 1968 Herman Miller for Billy Wilder
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
filmmaker Billy Wilder.
This is an early production Eames chaise with black leather cushions on a black
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
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Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 75.6 in D 17.72 in
Billy Wilder Lounge by Charles & Rays Eames Manufactured by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Designed in, 1968 for friend and filmmaker Billy Wilder after he told Charles and Ray Eames that he
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20th Century American Chaise Longues
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Aluminum
H 30.5 in W 77.5 in D 18.25 in
Billy Wilder chaise by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Leather chaise lounge with eggplant frame. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1960s Chaise Longues
1968 Charles & Ray Eames for Billy Wilder, Red Leather Daybed / Padchair, ES106
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
The famous ES106 designed for Billy Wilder.
Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s Daybeds
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 76.78 in D 17.33 in
Billy Wilder Chaise Lounge by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
Billy Wilder Napping Chaise
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Billy Wilder Chaise Longue by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed 1988
By Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and well cared for example of the Billy Wilder chaise longue by Ray and Charles Eames
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
H 30.5 in W 77.5 in D 18.25 in
Eames Chaise Lounge
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A black leather cushioned Eames chaise lounge chair with head pillow sitting on a eggplant colored
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Chaise by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Munich, DE
designed in 1968 for Billy Wilder.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
ES 106 Eames Chaise Lounge
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eames ES 106, also know as the "Billy Wilder" chaise, black leather chaise lounge.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
Eames Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
This Eames chaise is in like new condition. These currently sell new for almost 6000. Here is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Chaise Lounge and Ottoman, 50s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Turin, Turin
Charles Eames is a very important designer in design history, who worked along with his wife Ray
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather and Santos Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Billy Wilder, the movie director in 1956, and after much admiration was then put into production by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Hardwood, Plywood
Eames Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller circa 1970.
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding example of the Eames Chaise Lounge, famously designed for director Billy wilder in 1968
Category
20th Century American Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller, circa 1970
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of very rare and much sought after pair of lounge chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.29 in W 34.65 in D 33.08 in
HERMAN MILLER EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR (670) / OTTOMAN (671)
Located in New York, NY
Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair (670) and ottoman (671) made with Brazilian Rosewood and brown
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
la Eames or traditional decor a la Billy Baldwin, this definitive Moroccan carpet has a striking
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20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Eames “Billy Wilder” Chaise Lounge by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1968 for friend and filmmaker Billy Wilder after he told Charles and Ray Eames that he
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
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Aluminum
"Billy Wilder" Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
The renown "Billy Wilder" chaise that Wilder asked Eames to design to his specifications. Includes
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Billy Wilder Chaise Lounge by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Mateo, CA
Aluminum and leather chaise lounge designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This has an eggplant frame
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Billy Wilder Chaise Longue
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic design by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller.
The so called Billy Wilder chaise
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Billy Wilder Chaise Lounge by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and well cared for example of the Billy Wilder chaise lounge by Ray and Charles Eames
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Billy Wilder Chaise Lounge
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles and Ray Eames chaise lounge
Manufactured by Herman Miller.
Original eggplant color frame
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
Herman Miller Eames Chaise Lounge
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One Eames chaise lounge (designed in 1969, for Billy Wilders office) in cognac leather by Ray
Category
Late 20th Century American Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
Charles & Ray Eames, 1968, Soft Pad Chaise ES 106 by Herman Miller Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Munster, NRW
Charles & Ray Eames, soft pad Chaise ES1061968 by Herman Miller, USA
American director Billy
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.75 in W 75.6 in D 17.72 in
Eames "Billy Wilder" Chaise
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Eames "Billy Wilder" chaise upholstered in leather.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
Early Charles & Ray Eames "Billy Wilder" Chaise Lounge ca.1970
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
"Billy Wilder" Chaise Lounge designed by Charles & Ray Eames.
Designed for friend and filmmaker
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames "Billy Wilder" lounge for Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The famous "Billy Wilder" napping lounge designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Eames Chaise for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Black leather and eggplant frame Charles and Ray Eames "Billy Wilder" chaise for Herman Miller.
Category
Late 20th Century Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
"Billy Wilder" Chaise by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. Supple black leather cushions on a steel frame
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
"Billy Wilder" Chaise by Ray & Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980s example of the classic Eames chaise by Herman Miller. Beautifully, perfectly worn black
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Billy Wilder Chaise Lounge by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Billy Wilder chaise in black leather by Charles and Ray Eames. This leather and metal chaise is all
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
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BILLY WILDER CHAISES LONGUES--BY CHARLES EAMES
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
LOUNGE
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Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
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Metal
Billy Wilder chaise by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Billy Wilder chaise by Charles and Ray Eames
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American Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
Billy Wilder chaise by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Billy Wilder chaise by Charles and Ray Eames
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20th Century American Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
Charles Eames Chaise for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Eames Chaise for Herman Miller, 1968.
Eggplant finish electrostatically applied to frame
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Chaise Longues
Charles et Ray Eames & Mobilier International - Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Charles et Ray EAMES, édité par Mobilier International:
Lounge chair and ottoman, rosewood and
Category
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 21.26 in
Early Production Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounger and Ottoman 670/ 671
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Absolutely outstanding early production black leather and rosewood Eames 670/671 lounge chair and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
CHARLES & RAY EAMES 671 & 671 LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ORIGINALLY THIS DESIGN WAS CONCEIVED FOR BILLY WILDER THE FILM DIRECTOR AND BECAME A BIG SUCCESS
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues
Charles et Ray Eames & Mobilier International Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
birthday of director Billy Wilder.
A 670 and 671 Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman produced
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Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 21.26 in
Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kagan. (Key Word Search: James Mont, Serge Roche, Karl Springer, Tommi Parzinger, Billy William Haines
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Eames Billy Wilder Chaise
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Southampton, NY
The Billy Wilder chaise in black leather by Charles and Ray Eames. Inspired by Billy Wilder, who
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Billy Wilder Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Billy Wilder Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
1970s Eames Herman Miller Lounger and Ottoman 670 / 671
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Absolutely beautiful 1970s black leather and rosewood Eames 670 /671 lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the eames billy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each eames billy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. There are many kinds of the eames billy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A eames billy, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one eames billy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames produced versions that are worth a look.
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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.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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