Mid Century Beech 'Montreal' Dining Chairs by Otto Frei for Fröscher, c1960s
By Fröscher Sitform, Otto Frei
Located in Chino Hills, CA
About the Designer & Manufacturer: Otto Frei was a celebrated German designer known for his clean lines, ergonomic forms, and commitment to craftsmanship.
Leather, Beech
Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Hauer’s light-filtering, modular Continua screens are three-dimensional, space-filling sculptures that are conceptually similar to innovative architecture and engineering (works by A...
Metal, Wire
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
2 German Hunting Chairs Organic Teak Wood Attributed to Otto Frei, 1950s
By Otto Frei
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
They originate from Germany, and we believe in an Otto Frei design. Organic teak wood structure with a pine green textile and stained oak structure.
Wood
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H 0.79 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Space Age Office 232 Chairs by Wilhelm Ritz for Wilkhahn, 1970s, Set of 4
By Wilkhahn
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
As a winner of the German environmental award, the company has worked with architects Frei Otto and Thomas Herzog and has been actively practicing environmental responsibility for ov...
Metal
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H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Space Age Office 232 Chairs by Wilhelm Ritz for Wilkhahn, 1970s
By Wilkhahn
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
As a winner of the German environmental award, the company has worked with architects Frei Otto and Thomas Herzog and has been actively practicing environmental responsibility for ov...
Metal
Frei Otto 'Montreal' Dining Chairs, 1967
By Frei Otto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Montreal' dinning chairs, designed by Frei Otto for the German pavilion of the world expo in 1967 in Montreal, limited edition made by Carl Frösche & Co., very hard to find, ve...
Metal
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H 29.73 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
“Montreal” Chairs Designed by Otto Frei in Stained Beech & Leather, 1960s
By Otto Frei
Located in Hellouw, NL
Extraordinary “Montreal” chairs designed by Otto Frei in stained beech and leather from 1967.
Leather, Beech
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H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Otto Frei Model Montreal Ash Cognac Leather Dining Chair Karl Fröscher Set of 4
By Fröscher Sitform, Otto Frei
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The chair is a good example for the extraordinry work of Otto Frei. The materials of leather and wood have fine details of craftmanship and they are pushed to the boundaries.
Leather, Ash, Beech
Very Rare Set of Four Montreal Dining Chairs
By Otto Frei
Located in Munich, DE
Designed by Otto Frei for the German pavilion of the world expo in 1967 in Montreal. this is a limited edition made by froscher & co. very hard to find and in very good condition.
Leather, Wood
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H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Dining Safari Chair Green, Wood, Leather & Linen, 1970s, Scandinavia
By Frei Otto
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic original 1970s design, in a robust Scandinavian hunting or Safari chair style. Quite unusual and beautiful composition of high end materials & craftsmanship indeed. Juicy g...
Leather, Linen, Wood
Montreal Chair by Frei Otto
By Frei Otto
Located in Cologne, DE
Montreal Chair by Frei Otto, designed for the German Pavillion at the world exhibition 1967 in Montreal made by Karl Frösche & Co., Steinheim The German architect is well known ...
Beech, Canvas, Cowhide
A Pair of Leather Side Chairs Model "Montreal" by Frei Otto
Located in New York, NY
These chairs were designed and used in the German pavillion at the 1967 worlds fair in Montreal. By Frei Otto, Germany, 1967. Made by Karl Froscher & Co.
Wood, Leather
"Montreal" Chair by Otto Frei for Karl Fröscher & Co Germany, 1969
By Otto Frei
Located in Hudson, NY
Chair model Montreal, design by Architect Frei Otto for Karl Fröscher & Co Germany. Designed in 1967 for the German pavilion at the world exhibition in Montreal.
A Pair of "Montreal" Sidechairs by Otto Frei
Located in New York, NY
Steinheim / Murr.Otto Frei, Germany circa 1967. PLEASE NOTE, ONLY A SMALL SAMPLE OF OUR COLLECTION APPEARS ON 1STDIBS.
Leather
A Pair of "Montreal" Sidechairs by Otto Frei
Located in New York, NY
Steinheim / Murr.Otto Frei, Germany circa 1967. PLEASE NOTE, ONLY A SMALL SAMPLE OF OUR COLLECTION APPEARS ON 1STDIBS.
Leather
Red Lacquer and Canvas Side Chair, Manner of Otto Frei, 1970s
By Otto Frei
Located in Hudson, NY
Otto Frei designed an exquisite side chair for the German pavilion of the World Fair Montreal in 1969.
Leather, Canvas, Rope, Hardwood
$6,612 / set
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Henning Kjaernulf 'Razor' Mid-Century Oak Danish Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
Oak dining chairs by Henning/Henry Kjaernulf. Denmark, c1960s. 'Razor back' or 'Razor blade' model. Generally good condition for the wood, some wear and scuffs commensura...
Oak
$5,502 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
NIELS O MOLLER 6 chairs/Dining room chairs model 80 Denmark 1960
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Paris, IDF
Niels Otto Moller (1920-1982) for JL Mollers Mabelfabrik, six chairs/dining room chairs, model '80', Denmark, 1960s; glazed wood frames, upholstered seats and backrests covered with ...
Leather, Wood
$2,888 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Vintage Teak Dining Chairs 1960s Germany, Mid Century Modern
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Unique Vintage Teak Chairs – Germany, 1960s Offered here is a striking set of six vintage chairs made by an unknown German manufacturer during the 1960s. The displayed pric...
Faux Leather, Teak
$5,500
H 63.25 in W 19 in D 16.75 in
Salvatore Messina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Abstract Sculpture, Steel, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Salvatore Messina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, 'Vertical Refraction' Sculpture, Steel, Italy, 1970s Indoor or outdoor modernist geometric sculpture designed by Salvatore Messina and...
Steel
$6,100
H 30.75 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Niels Otto Møller no. 83 Teak Dining Chairs (Set of 6
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Emeryville, CA
J.L. Møller, founded by designer Niels Otto Møller in 1944, is renowned for exceptional Danish craftsmanship, timeless design, and meticulous hand-finishing. The brand’s dining chair...
Wool, Teak
Set of Six Danish Dining Chairs in Oak and Teak, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Set of six dining chairs featuring solid oak frames with beautifully shaped teak seats and backrests. The chairs showcase elegant lines and high-quality craftsmanship. The designer i...
Oak, Teak
$11,233 / set
H 32.49 in W 19.1 in D 21.07 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Twelve (12) Dining Chairs Franz Schuster 1950s Vienna
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage beechwood chocolate brown and honey brown twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs or stacking chairs by Franz Schuster 1959, Vienna, A great set of twelve ( 12 ) dinin...
Beech, Plywood
$3,278
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
Niels Otto Møller Model 84 Dining Chairs Set of 4, Oak, 1970s Danish Mid Century
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Niels Otto Møller Dining Chairs, Model 84, Oak, 1970s Price is for a set of 4 chairs. Up to 12 chairs available in total. Feel free to message me if you're interested in a ...
Papercord, Oak
$2,837
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Set of 5 Vintage Dining Chairs, 1960s Germany, Wenzel, Beech Wood, Mid Century
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 5 Vintage Dining Chairs, 1960s, Germany – by Wenzel Price is for a set of 5 chairs. A beautiful set of vintage chairs from the 1960s, made in Germany by Wenzel. The chairs fe...
Fabric, Beech
$3,500
H 11.25 in W 38.25 in D 13.5 in
Salvatore Messina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Steel, Abstract Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Salvatore Messina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Steel, Abstract Sculpture, 1970s Titled "“Horizontal decomposed refraction,” this work is an abstract folded steel sculpture on a plex...
Steel
Vintage Italian Wood Dining Chairs by Passoni Udine
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Italian Wood Dining Chairs by Passoni Udine, set of four A refined set of four mid-century modern dining chairs manufactured in the 1960s by the Italian maker Passoni in Udi...
Faux Leather, Beech
$7,516Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
Carl-Ewert Ekström Set of 10 Dining Chairs, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 10 1960s dining chairs designed by CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM for Johansson & Söner. Superb find - these are very unusual pieces and in good structural condirion with w...
Beech, Birch
Erik Buch Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Erik Buch
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Erik Buch Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 20 wide x 20.75 deep x 31.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17.5 inches Fair Vin...
Upholstery, Teak
$715Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1960s Beech Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition - repolished wooden parts - heigh of seat 45 cm.
Fabric, Wood
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Extremely Rare Set 6 HE-3220 1961 Dining Chairs, Hans Eichenberger for Dietiker
By Hans Eichenberger, Dietiker
Located in Basel, BS
Very rare midcentury Swiss Design Classic. Set of 6 Wooden chairs, Model HE-3220, 1961 Design By Hans Eichenberger for Dietiker, Stein Am Rhein. Solid Wood Frame, Black Lacquer...
Rope, Oak, Lacquer
$7,500
H 89.5 in W 19.75 in D 29.5 in
Salvatore Messina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Abstract Sculpture, Steel, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Salvatore Messina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, 'Vertical Decomposed Refraction' Sculpture, Steel, Italy, 1970s This impressive large sculpture, titled "Vertical Decomposed Refraction...
Stainless Steel
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$19,374 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
$40,120 / set
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$8,750 / set
H 25.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950 A highly unique vanity table with elegant and graceful proportions. Hand-crafted from warm-toned...
Glass, Maple
Pair of Art deco armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of rounded armchairs in an art deco style. Nice wood work, especially with veined details at the feet. reupholstery in a green mohair velvet.
Wood
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
$2,750 / item
H 15 in W 40 in D 70 in
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is h...
Maple, Oak, Plywood
Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries circa 1970s Edelman Leather, Brazillian Rosewood 28 3/4 x 40 x 28 3/4 inches.
Leather, Rosewood
$14,901
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
Swedish Modern coffee table / side table, 1940s
By Carl-Erik Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite Swedish coffee table from the 1940s is a true masterpiece of mid-century design, combining elegance with innovative craftsmanship. The table features a raw glass top, ...
Metal
$5,731
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
Ventura Cabinet
By Joyful Objects, yes!
Located in Timisoara, RO
Ventura Cabinet Drawing Inspiration From Vibrant Mexican Culture, The Ventura Cabinet Embodies A Spirit Of Fun And Exuberance. Its Design Reflects The Lively Essence Of Mexican Art A...
Wood, Ash
$206,333
H 113 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass "Tower Furniture" Series Wall Cabinet
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Metal
circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s/1930s; Grand Rapids Store Equipment Co. - Grand Rapids, MI Architectural retail display counter executed in figured hardwood with an impressive curved and faceted storefron...
Glass, Oak
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