$14,168
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 40.56 in
A set of two Etcetera lounge chairs with an ottoman by Jan Ekselius Sweden c1970
By J.O. Carlsson, Jan Ekselius
Located in London, GB
Set of three Etcetera lounge chair / chaise longue with an ottoman by Jan Ekselius. c1970 for JOC
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 41.34 in
Etcetera Lounge Chair With Footstool by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden 1970s
By Jan Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Iconic Etcetera chaise longue or lounge chair with footstool or ottoman designed by Jan Ekselius
Metal
Etcetera Chaise Lounge and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius, Sweden
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
comfortable. Lounge: 31 x 25 x 42 inches, seat height: 17 Footstool: 17 x 25 x 20 inches (Height, Width
Upholstery
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H 31.25 in W 24.25 in D 40.5 in
'Etcetera' Chaise Lounge and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius for J.O. Carlsson
By J.O. Carlsson, Jan Ekselius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This visually striking, ergonomically-sound chaise lounge / lounge chair with ottoman was designed
Steel
'Etcetera' Easy chair and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius
Located in Pasadena, CA
Body built ergonomic chair. Steel frame covered with Pullmaflex spring backing and foam with chrome glides.
Recovered with an orange and black striped stretched fabric
Sold
H 31.11 in W 40.16 in D 24.41 in
Mid Century Etcetera Chair or Chaise Longue and Footstool by Jan Ekselius, 1970s
By J.O. Carlsson, Jan Ekselius
Located in Zagreb, HR
An Etcetera chair and footstool designed in 1971 by Jan Ekselius for JOC Carlsson, Sweden. This
Metal
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
$80,016 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Sofa Set 8 modules+ottoman, realized for C&B, first series 1970 ca. Original C&B Label. Wood, Metal and Leather Height: 65cm Width: 95cm Depth: 95 cm ...
Leather
$5,600
H 20.48 in W 38.19 in D 80.91 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Bed in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bed or daybed, walnut, oak, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this bed ...
Oak, Walnut
$4,200 / item
H 23 in W 20 in D 17 in
Hand-Carved Sculptural White Oak Piece and Quiet Side Table or Nightstand
By Nathaniel Wojtalik, Cultivation Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piece and Quiet by Nathaniel Wojtalik is a series that draws upon the literary, musical, and cinematic idea of découpé, or cut-up. The technique of découpé stems from the notion that...
Oak
$10,884
H 30.71 in W 75.6 in D 35.44 in
Stunning DS-85 sofa/bed in original cognac leather by Team De Sede for De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional Vintage De Sede DS-85 Cognac Leather Sofa & Daybed – Swiss Luxury at Its FinestSoft, full-grain leather in a rare and perfect cognac brown. This piece exudes warmth, dep...
Leather
Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
By Ettore Zaccari
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Crafted in Ettore Zaccari's own workshop in Italy during the 1930s, this exquisite lounge sofa is a testament to the remarkable skill and artistry of its creator. The sofa is finishe...
Fabric, Ash
$10,795
H 28.55 in Dm 25.79 in
Luigi Massoni Dilly Dally Vanity Table and Chair, Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1960s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare Italian "Dilly Dally" vanity by Luigi Massoni and manufactured by Poltrona Frau Italy in the 1960s. Newly upholstered in off white leatherette. Modular vanity fully upholstere...
Faux Leather
$7,556 / item
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs PK22 by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen c1960
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in London, GB
A pair of early PK22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm. Original E. Kold Christensen Edition in Cognac Leather Beautiful patina to the leather Small tears (please see images for cond...
Steel
Rare pair Max Ingrand wall lights Model 1598. Italy c1956
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare pair of wall lamps /sconces Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Model "1598" Italy c1956. Thick curved glass diffusors, partially satin-finished with 5 chiseled sections in each. ...
Bronze
Sparta Daybed
By Ransom & Dunn
Located in London, GB
A bold and sensual daybed that is voluminous in scale. Pronounced by its prominent bolster arms and harmonious curves. Great for lounging and as a statement seating design. Availa...
Bronze
$33,735
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$10,590
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
Green space age Djinn lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne 1964
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Djinn lounge chair designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne. The iconic Lounge chair was designed in 1964 and the Djinn series became a hallmark of Mourgue’s work. It was used in the...
Fabric
$38,500
H 104 in W 79 in D 42 in
Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Empire gilt bronze and steel campaign bed with canopy, France, c1805, attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches (1764-1828). A spectacular rare museum quality gilt bronze bed.
Bronze, Steel
Jorge Zalszupin Arraia Lounge Chair L'Atelier Brazil, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Ultra-rare and fully original so-called 'Arraia' lounge chair designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured in his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. As only a few original of the ‘A...
Steel
$14,303 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 36.62 in
Rare Pair of Gruppo / Studio G14 T.E.E. Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Studio G14, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare pair of Gruppo 14 (Studio 14) TEE chairs, 1970s. Produced by Gruppo Industriale Busnelli S.p.A, Misinto, Milan, Italy. Label to one chair and marked bases. Newly upho...
Fabric, Plastic
$20,000 / item
H 37 in W 25.25 in D 39.5 in
Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s
By Cassina, Studio Tecnico
Located in New York, NY
Cassina, sculptural walnut rocking lounge chairs model 572 with ivory Kalgan lambskin channeled cushions on Pirelli webbing, Italy, 1955. These exquisite modernist rocking chairs ha...
Lambskin, Rubber, Walnut
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