$6,500
H 31 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs. In beautiful attractive
Fiberglass
Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg aCa
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Second series after 1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW Swivel chair in color salmon
Steel
$4,000
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Charles and Ray Eames paw walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Zenith Plastics / Herman
Steel
$6,683
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in
First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production, first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller, Charles Eames PAW rope swivel
Steel
$6,683
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 18 in
First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production / first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW Rope Swivel
Steel
$6,683
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 18 in
First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production / first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW rope swivel
Steel
$6,683
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 27.17 in
First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production/first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller/Charles Eames PAW Rope Swivel
Steel
$1,350
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Mid Century Modern Indigo Blue Charles Eames "PAW" Armchair by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful arm chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in indigo blue fiberglass with a walnut swivel
Steel
$2,250
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 18 in
Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's. Salmon color with birch legs, beautiful patina.
Steel
Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
First generation Eames rope-edge swivel base armchair. Manufactured only for a very short period
Fiberglass, Wood
Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sittard, NL
Charles & Ray Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Fiberglass Swivel Arm Chair for Zenith Plastics / Herman
Charcoal & Walnut Charles Eames PAW Swivel Dowel Leg Chair
By Charles Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Miller / Charles Eames with Charcoal Vinyl Cover.
Fiberglass, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Mid Century Modern Indigo Blue Charles Eames "PAW" Armchair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful arm chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in indigo blue fiberglass with a walnut swivel
Steel
Zenith Rope Edge Swivel PAW Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Houston, TX
Early Eames PAW chair with walnut, swivel dowel legged base. Fiberglass shell with rope edge by
Fiberglass
Eames Zenith Rope Edge Elephant Hide Grey PAW
By Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames Zenith rope edge PAW chair in elephant hide grey on rare Seng swivel base. The dowels are new
Steel
Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Charles & Ray Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Fiberglass Swivel Arm Chair for Zenith Plastics / Herman
Metal
Eames Herman Miller Zenith Parchment Dowel Leg Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles & Ray Eames PAW walnut Dowel leg fiberglass Swivel armchair for Herman Miller Inc. Very
Metal
Eames Swivel Lounge Chair in Parchment Rope Edge Dowel Eiffel Base PAW
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Framingham, MA
Lovely original first year Eames Zenith Rope Edge PAW Swivel Lounge in Parchment with excellent
Iron
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 18 in
Charles & Ray Eames Dowel Leg Swivel Paw Armchair by Herman Miller, 1949
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First generation 1949-1950 PAW rope swivel chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames produced by Zenith
Sold
H 31.25 in W 24.88 in D 24 in
PAW Dowel Leg Fiberglass Swivel Armchair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
This rare PAW Chair is constructed of a fiberglass shell seat on a swivel base with walnut dowel
Sold
H 30.75 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
1st Edition Zenith Plastics Rope Edge Paw Chair Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a 1st generation Zenith Plastics Co PAW rope edge chair, designed by Charles Eames
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Eames First Year Zenith Paw Swivel Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Rare armchair with swivel dowel base rope edge with label all original great condition no cracks or chips.
Fiberglass
Eames Herman Miller Dowel Leg Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles & Ray Eames PAW walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Herman Miller Inc. Very
Metal
$2,450 / set
H 17.25 in W 18.88 in D 13.63 in
Italian Brass Glass Nesting End Tables Directoire Maison Jansen Style, Set
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A versatile and substantial set/pair of Italian brass and glass nesting tables in the Directoire style, in the style of design house Maison Jansen, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Ita...
Brass
$938 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$950
H 8 in W 14 in D 9 in
Beautiful Large Portuguese Ceramic Nautilus Shell Pottery Planter Flower Pot
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye catching large white ceramic flower pot planter in the shape of a lovely nautilus shell.
Ceramic
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 96 in D 35 in
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Atomic Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch 96"
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era sofa or couch featuring traditional gondola form with the original peach and tufted floral fabric. Dimensions: 96" x 35 x 28"; seat 15"
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,500
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Steel
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 128 in D 36 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury modern, mosaic tile top coffee table with brass trim and legs. The mosaic pattern is comprised of ivory, two warm shades of light brown, a rich dark espresso brown, manda...
Brass, Steel
$696 / set
H 4.34 in W 7.88 in D 4.93 in
Mid-Century Gio Ponti Silver Plated Set, tea Pot, sugar and bowl, for A. Krupp
By Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Gio Ponti, A large Mid-Century Silver Plated 75CL Tea Pot with sugar, breakfast bowl and a small dish, for Arthur Krupp. Designed for the VI triennale, 1930's to 1950's. dimensions ...
Metal
$60,547
H 64.57 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
Mahogany
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 68 in D 30 in
Scrumptious Pearsall style Sculptural Walnut 2 Tier Coffee Table Kidney Shaped
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious Adrian Pearsall style 2 tier walnut kidney shaped coffee table. This table is in fantastic restored condition with a new finish to the top. This table measures 15"t x 6...
Glass, Walnut
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also available in COM - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
$3,939 / set
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of Three
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip Chair is a design icon. Inspired by the flower, the chair has a Tulip-esque silhouette with a petal shaped seat which ...
Fabric
$45,000 / set
H 29.25 in W 20 in D 15.75 in
Rare And Exceptional Bronze Door Stands By Philip And Kelvin Laverne “Festival”
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible Pair of Bronze door stands from the celebrated “Festival” line developed in the 1960’s by the iconic father and son Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. The tables utilize many o...
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$27,125Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
6 Chairs PK9 from Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Suite of 6 dining chairs model PK 9 designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1961 for Kold Christensen. It’s an early edition in good condition. Very rare set made by one of the most sought a...
Metal
$106,563
H 33.86 in W 42.92 in D 0.04 in
Mucha, Waverley Cycles, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Vintage Poster, 1898
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Art Nouveau Vintage Poster dating from 1898 by Alphonse Mucha. Artist: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) Title: Waverley Cycles Date: 1898 Size (w x h): 33.9 x 42.9 in / 86 x...
Paper
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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