'Sedia 1' Chairs by Enzo Mari for Artek, Finland, 2010
By Enzo Mari, Artek
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful and rarely available pair of Enzo Mari 'Sedia 1' chairs, originally designed in 1974 and briefly reissued by Artek in 2010.
Pine
AI-Generated Sculptural Chair DOTTOD 001, Inspired by Enzo Mari, 2023
Located in Barcelona, ES
Its form draws inspiration from Enzo Mari’s Sedia 1 (1974), reimagined through algorithmic processes and speculative design.
Hardwood
Studio Made Sedia Chair by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. This is a studio made self-assembly chair originally published in Enzo Mari’s 1974 project called Autoprogettazione.
Wood
Chair 1 by Enzo Mari for Artek
By Artek, Enzo Mari
Located in Busnago, IT
Sedia mod. Sedia 1 di Enzo Mari per Artek (Finlandia), 2002.
Wood
"chair 1" self-design , design Enzo Mari for Artek 2008 - original !
By Artek, Enzo Mari
Located in taranto, IT
"Sedia 1" - Progetto Autoprogettazione di Enzo Mari Sei alla ricerca di un pezzo che non sia solo un mobile, ma un manifesto del design italiano?
Wood
Sculptural Stool by DOTTOD, AI-Generated Birch, Modern Design, 2023
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Chair DOTTOD 001 – AI-Generated Homage to Enzo Mari’s Sedia 1, 1974. DOTTOD 002 is a sculptural, AI-generated stool, made of birch, The L shaped legs are mounted directly...
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Enzo Mari "Sedia 1", "Chair 1" for Artek Finland, 2002, Wood, Collectible Design
By Artek, Enzo Mari
Located in Milan, IT
Created by Italian designer Enzo Mari in 1974, the "Sedia 1" ("Chair 1") is a manifesto of his approach to furniture design, focused on self-production and DIY.
Wood
Pair of Enzo Mari Sedia 1 chairs, Artek
By Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rarely on offer pair of Enzo Mari Sedia uno chairs that were originally designed in 1974 and reintroduced for a short period in 2010 by Artek.
Pine
Sold
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Handcrafted Set of Four Pinewood Chairs in Enzo Mari Manner Sedia 1-1974 Project
By Enzo Mari
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Enzo Mari designed the 'Sedia 1' in 1974 and realized the instructions as open source design.
Pine, Wood
S24 Chair by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Pierre Chapo 1927-1987. French furniture designer and craftsman. Pierre Chapo studied architecture at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, graduating in 1958. H...
Elm
$395 / item
H 23 in W 13.5 in D 15.7 in
Dietiker Rey Junior Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Beech Wood, Designed by Bruno Rey
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children version of the famous Rey chair. Referred to as "the most successful piece of Swiss Furniture of all time" by the Swiss Museum of Design in Zurich, the Rey chair...
Beech
Rare Handcrafted Wooden Chair, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Working against the minimal shapes and ergonomic design of streamlined mid-century European furniture, the maker of this side chair moved away from highly polished factory uniformity...
Wood
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A. Made in richly coloured teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as p...
Cane, Teak
$2,050
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in
Dining Chair by Christian Durupt and Charlotte Perriand, France, 1969
By Christian Durupt, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining chair in pine wood, a timeless masterpiece born from the collaboration between Christian Durupt and Charlotte Perriand in 1969. Crafted from exquisite pine wood, this striking...
Pine
Sculpted Dining Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, solid pine, Europe, 1960s This sculpted dining chair showcases expressive grained pine and a striking design defined by multiple unique features. Its polygonal backres...
Pine
$1,159
H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 17.72 in
Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Pine Chair, 1960s manner of Rainer Daumiller
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Ystad, SE
An expressive and sculptural Swedish chair from the 1960s, distinguished by its striking silhouette and distinctive artistic character. Crafted in solid pine, the chair features a b...
Pine
French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design. Structure in solid oak. Condition report : the chair show signs of old repairs.
Cane, Mahogany
$828
H 31.2 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
1970's Brutalist solid pine wood chair by Ate Van Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Located in Liberty, NY
Great 1970's Brutalist solid pine side chair by Ate Van Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Very nice sculptural form to it, and in good vintage condition, a few small scratches on backrest. Loc...
Pine
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A. Made in richly colored teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina a...
Cane, Teak
$2,182Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model E66 chairs, designed in 1930s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold as a set. We can dismantle the chairs...
Birch, Bentwood
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A. Made in richly coloured teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as p...
Cane, Teak
American Modern Cove Single Chair by Artist Roy McMakin
By Roy McMakin
Located in San Diego, CA
Single chair by American artist Roy Mcmakin. solid wood construction, Roy McMakin is an American artist, designer, and furniture maker known for his unique fusion of fine art, archit...
Wood
Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare prototype side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk 1988. This chair is the pre production of model number SE20 and was eventually made in sev...
Plywood
Armchair 004 by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Armchair 004" by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s Good condition with minor signs of usage.
Fabric
$568
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Chair by André Sornay, Solid Wood, France, 1960
By Andre Sornay
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Simplicity and elegance for this chair by the Lyon cabinetmaker and designer André Sornay. Solid pine uprights assemble by threaded rods, a system patented by Sornay himself, cream ...
Wood
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
DOTS 2.7
By Julianna Goodman
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT THIS PIECE: A 1 inch white border is included in the listed image size (W x H) as per the artist's request. Inspired by the warm light, open vistas, and saturated colors of he...
Photographic Paper
Swedish 3 Door Cabinet - Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish three-door sideboard or cabinet, circa 1950s. The cabinet features clean lines and a balanced interior layout behind two doors, opening to separate compartments. One compar...
Birch, Paper
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$6,821 / set
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
Fabric, Wood
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
Coffe Table by michel Boyer
By Michel Boyer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Michel Boyer lacquered coffee table from 1970 Michel Boyer de Rebeval, known as Michel Boyer, was born in Paris in 1935 into a family of craftsmen and architects. He studied at the ...
Wood
$45,477
H 25.2 in W 94.49 in D 38.19 in
Børge Mogensen Console / Library Table by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare console / library table designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark.
Cherry, Pine
$1,700
H 20.48 in Dm 36.23 in
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
Fiberglass
$4,750
H 30.71 in W 78.35 in D 19.69 in
Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hi...
Steel
$18,120 / set
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in
Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
By Roberto Menghi, Arflex
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium yellow gold pure mohair fabric. The metal frames have been restored ...
Steel
$2,842
H 28.75 in W 64.97 in D 35.44 in
Cassina 2‑Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1990
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A beautifully proportioned two‑seat sofa designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1990, reflecting the enduring influence of mid‑century Italian design. Magistretti, o...
Fabric
Sofa in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957 Additional Information: Material: Jacaranda and leather Style: Mid century, Brazil Rare sofa model Mole Produced in Bra...
Jacaranda, Leather
$93,797 / set
H 31.89 in W 32.68 in D 33.47 in
Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Sheepskin by Viggo Boesen, 1930s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare pair of easy chairs was designed by Danish architect and designer Viggo Boesen and produced by Hos Wulff in Denmark during the 1930s. The chairs feature a stained beec...
Sheepskin, Beech
$39,792
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Set of 14 BM-61 Danish Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare set of fourteen Danish mid century wooden dining chairs in stained oak and woven cane seats and backs. This rare assemble is consisting of twelve "BM-61" chairs and a pai...
Cane, Oak
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