$3,462 / set
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Esa Model 802 Leather Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Werner Langenfeld, 1960
By ESA, Werner Langenfeld
Located in Munich, Bavaria
ESA Moebelwerk Denmark Model 802 lounge chair and ottoman. The design is from Werner Langenfeld
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Esa Møbelværk Leather Lounge Chair + Ottoman by Werner Langenfeld Model 802
By Werner Langenfeld
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
ESA Moebelwerk Denmark Model 802 lounge chair and ottoman. The design is from Werner Langenfeld
Metal
ESA leather chair 802 by Werner Langenfeld
By Werner Langenfeld, ESA
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
made of thick chrome-plated flat steel. The armchair can be rotated. The ESA Model 802 was designed
Leather
Werner Langenfeld Model 802 Esa Møbelværk Leather Lounge Chair
By Werner Langenfeld, ESA
Located in Berlin, BE
ESA Moebelwerk Denmark Model 802 lounge chair plus ottoman. The design is from Werner
Steel, Chrome
$9,372
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
Terra 2 Wall Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 2 Wall Light features two slip-cast lamp holders with unique brass, brushed black or white satin detailing. A duo of ceramic cylinders stack together to form a bi-direction...
Brass
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$9,173 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...
Upholstery, Plywood
$5,464 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$2,975 / set
H 36.23 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
H.W. Klein for Bramin Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1970s
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Almelo, NL
H.W. Klein for Bramin leather Swivel lounge chairs, Denmark 1970s This vintage leather swivel lounge chair, designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin in Denmark during the 1970s, is a beaut...
Leather, Wood
$1,250 / set
H 40.5 in W 34 in D 30.5 in
Ekornes Stressless Cognac Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Ekorness "stressless" chair and matching ottoman. The chair tilts and has a nicely patinated cognac leather. It is very comfortable to sit in -hence the name, "stressless"!
Leather, Birch
$1,895
H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 33.86 in
Geoffrey Harcourt Patinated Cognac Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, The Netherlands
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Almelo, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt Patinated Cognac Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1970s Patinated cognac leather Artifort F141 Swivel lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt mid-...
Steel
$1,995Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 32 in W 36 in D 35 in
'Mr Chair' and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1960s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Mid-Century Modern 'Mr. Chair' and ottoman, designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in the 1960s. A timeless example of American Modernist design, this sculptural lounge ...
Plywood, Faux Leather
$3,220
H 37.25 in W 33.5 in D 25.5 in
"Consul" Lounge Chair & Ottoman With Tray by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 1980's
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic example of Scandinavian ergonomic design, this vintage "Consul" recliner and ottoman set by Ekornes for Stressless offers supreme comfort and timeless style. Manufactured i...
Leather, Bentwood
$2,400 / set
H 38 in W 31 in D 25 in
Gote Mobler Nassjo Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman Sweden c. 1960's
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman, in original black leather upholstery. The lounge chair swivels and features a lock mechanism, the ottoman also swiv...
Leather, Wood
$4,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft comprised of walnut bentwood frames or shells, tan vinyl or faux leather, black pa...
Metal
$2,900
H 36.5 in W 31 in D 30 in
Erhardsen & Andersen, "Siesta" Chair with Ottoman, Black Leather, Lounge Chair
By Erhardsen & Andersen
Located in Toledo, OH
Erhardsen and Andersen, "Siesta" chair with ottoman. 20th century. Black leather tufted armchair on chrome base with matching ottoman. Unlabeled. Three piece cushions on the chair. "...
Chrome
$740 / set
H 39.5 in W 31.5 in D 26 in
Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless Recliner White Lounge Chair + Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration Scandinavian modern Ekornes Stressless lounge chair white + ottoman. White leather in wood base. Dimensions: Chair 39.5" H x 31.5" W x 26" D. Seat arm 21.5" ...
Leather, Wood
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