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Etienne Henri Martin

Two 1960s Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin
Two 1960s Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin

Two 1960s Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Paris, FR

Two 1960s armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin, re-upholstered and covered with a "Divina" fabric by Kuadrant.

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Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Etienne Henri Martin Chairs, France 1930's
Etienne Henri Martin Chairs, France 1930's

Etienne Henri Martin Chairs, France 1930's

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in New York, NY

Important Set of armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin, Documented in the Archives Nationales de France, their example acquired after the 1937 "Exposition internationale appliqués a la v...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer

Etienne-Henri Martin, Sofa, Wood, Silk, France, 1950s
Etienne-Henri Martin, Sofa, Wood, Silk, France, 1950s

Etienne-Henri Martin, Sofa, Wood, Silk, France, 1950s

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in High Point, NC

A beige-lacquered wood and beige Japanese floral printed silk sofa, model SK 250, designed by Etienne-Henri Martin and produced by Steiner, France, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Chauffeuse série 1500 d'Etienne Henri Martin
Chauffeuse série 1500 d'Etienne Henri Martin

Chauffeuse série 1500 d'Etienne Henri Martin

Located in BAUD, FR

chauffeuse Série 1500 Etienne Henri Martin Mobilier National ARC (Atelier de recherche et Création) éditeur TFM (Thevenin Fert & Mayet) vers 1960-70 Structure tubulaire, mousse et ...

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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 6 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin
Set of 6 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin

Set of 6 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Etienne-Henri Martin - A set of 6 fine French 1930s dining chairs in solid sycamore with their original leather upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sycamore

Vintage French Art Deco Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, Circa 1930
Vintage French Art Deco Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, Circa 1930

Vintage French Art Deco Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, Circa 1930

By Etienne-Henri Martin, Steiner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Seat: 17" H x 21.5" W x 21" D Etienne-Henri Martin was born in 1913 Paris, France and passed away in 1997, in France.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Velvet

Étienne Henri Martin, 2 chairs, TFM ed., France, 1964 - Free choice fabric -
Étienne Henri Martin, 2 chairs, TFM ed., France, 1964 - Free choice fabric -

Étienne Henri Martin, 2 chairs, TFM ed., France, 1964 - Free choice fabric -

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Paris, FR

This armchair is part of Etienne-Henri Martin's "Programme 1500," consisting of seats (armchairs, ottomans, corner units) and a coffee table.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Reclining Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin
Pair of Reclining Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin

Pair of Reclining Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of French, 1950s chairs in original condition. Located in Brooklyn.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

1920s Art Deco Patinated Bronze Vase with Enamel
1920s Art Deco Patinated Bronze Vase with Enamel

1920s Art Deco Patinated Bronze Vase with Enamel

By Primavera, Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in PARIS, FR

The vase is stamped 'Primavera' and 'HM', the latter standing for Étienne-Henri Martin, the designer who collaborated in its creation.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Etienne Martin Side Table/Coffee Table
Etienne Martin Side Table/Coffee Table

Etienne Martin Side Table/Coffee Table

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Modernist Art Deco side table/coffee table by Etienne Martin, circa 1932, in French walnut and walnut burl with nickeled bronze mount. Measures: 35.5" diameter x 19.5" high. ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Etienne Martin Set of Six Dining Chairs
Etienne Martin Set of Six Dining Chairs

Etienne Martin Set of Six Dining Chairs

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French, 1950s dining chairs by Etienne Martin, set of six, in cherry and brass. Please note these chairs are unrestored in the photographs. **PRICE includes proper restoration...

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Set of eight original French ebonized wood dining room chairs- Saint Etienne
Set of eight original French ebonized wood dining room chairs- Saint Etienne

Set of eight original French ebonized wood dining room chairs- Saint Etienne

By M.F.

Located in New York City, NY

The chairs can be used as dining chairs, side chairs, office chairs, bistro chair, Windsor chair, wishbone chair, in a Brooklyn loft, French Modern, Moderne, Italian design, Industri...

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20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of " Teckel" lounge chairs, designer Michel Mortier, ed. by  Steiner 1963
Pair of " Teckel" lounge chairs, designer Michel Mortier, ed. by  Steiner 1963

Pair of " Teckel" lounge chairs, designer Michel Mortier, ed. by Steiner 1963

By Steiner, Michel Mortier

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

There he met Louis Sognot, René Gabriel and Étienne-Henri Martin, who were then teachers and represented the new guard in the approach to furniture.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Joseph André Motte 790 lounge chairs Steiner France 1960
Joseph André Motte 790 lounge chairs Steiner France 1960

Joseph André Motte 790 lounge chairs Steiner France 1960

By Steiner, Joseph-André Motte

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Steiner collaborated with the French Avant-garde designer Etienne-Henri Martin, and together the pair designed the SK140 Armchair.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

two-drawer shelving unit by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec
two-drawer shelving unit by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

two-drawer shelving unit by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

This idea of simple, modular furniture first appeared with Francis Jourdain at the beginning of the 20th century (les meubles interchangeables, 1912-1913); subsequently, decorators s...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Secretary by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec
Secretary by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

Secretary by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

This idea of simple, modular furniture first appeared with Francis Jourdain at the beginning of the 20th century (les meubles interchangeables, 1912-1913); subsequently, decorators s...

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

shelve by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec
shelve by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

shelve by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

This idea of simple, modular furniture first appeared with Francis Jourdain at the beginning of the 20th century (les meubles interchangeables, 1912-1913); subsequently, decorators s...

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Secretary by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec
Secretary by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

Secretary by Marcel Gascoin edited by Arhec

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

This idea of simple, modular furniture first appeared with Francis Jourdain at the beginning of the 20th century (les meubles interchangeables, 1912-1913); subsequently, decorators s...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Stool by Marcel Gascoin
Stool by Marcel Gascoin

Stool by Marcel Gascoin

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

This idea of simple, modular furniture first appeared with Francis Jourdain at the beginning of the 20th century (les meubles interchangeables, 1912-1913); subsequently, decorators s...

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Vintage 1940s Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin
Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin

Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Ouen, France

This idea of simple, modular furniture first appeared with Francis Jourdain at the beginning of the 20th century (les meubles interchangeables, 1912-1913); subsequently, decorators s...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Mahogany Cross frame Neo-Classical Armchairs, France 1950's
Mahogany Cross frame Neo-Classical Armchairs, France 1950's

Mahogany Cross frame Neo-Classical Armchairs, France 1950's

By Etienne-Henri Martin, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Den Haag, NL

Wooden Cross frame Neo-Classical Armchairs, France 1950's

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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Pair of Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin

Pair of Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in New York, NY

Pair of upholstered armchairs with wood frame by Etienne Henri Martin.

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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Series 1500 Chair by Etienne Henri Martin
Series 1500 Chair by Etienne Henri Martin

Series 1500 Chair by Etienne Henri Martin

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H 29.53 in W 33.08 in D 24.41 in

Series 1500 Chair by Etienne Henri Martin

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Nice, FR

Etienne Henri Martin Chairs, Series 1500 (4 available), 1970 tubular internal structure with foam covered with jersey Produced by TFM until 1976, then Mangau-Atal Mobilier National

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Late 20th Century Slipper Chairs

Pair of Modernist Reclining Lounge Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, circa 1937
Pair of Modernist Reclining Lounge Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, circa 1937

Pair of Modernist Reclining Lounge Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, circa 1937

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in New York, NY

The chairs are newly upholstered in a corn yellow textured fabric and were edited by Steiner in Paris. Etienne Henri Martin, France, circa 1937.

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Armoire Chest Designed by Roger Landault, 1950
Armoire Chest Designed by Roger Landault, 1950

Armoire Chest Designed by Roger Landault, 1950

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H 70.08 in W 55.52 in D 32.68 in

Armoire Chest Designed by Roger Landault, 1950

By Roger Landault

Located in Paris, FR

In 1945, Recruted for Studium du Louvre by Etienne-Henri Martin as a designer, he is then appointed Art Director.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Gondola Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin
Pair of French Gondola Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin

Pair of French Gondola Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of low lounge chairs model SK40 designed by Etienne-Henri Martin and manufactured by Steiner, France 1952.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1940s Coffee Table by Etienne Henri Martin
1940s Coffee Table by Etienne Henri Martin

1940s Coffee Table by Etienne Henri Martin

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1940s coffee table by Etienne Henri Martin in walnut and eglomised glass by Robert Pansard.

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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Futuristic Chair by Etienne-Henri Martin, France, 1970
Futuristic Chair by Etienne-Henri Martin, France, 1970

Futuristic Chair by Etienne-Henri Martin, France, 1970

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Brussels, BE

Metal frame, covered with a black jersey fabric. Designed by Etienne- Henri Martin for T.F.M., France, 1970.  

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of New Upholstered Etienne Henri Martin Lounge Chairs
Pair of New Upholstered Etienne Henri Martin Lounge Chairs

Pair of New Upholstered Etienne Henri Martin Lounge Chairs

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of upholstered armchairs with solid beechwood frame by Etienne Henri Martin. These chairs have two different positions.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin - Steiner Paris 1937
Pair of Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin - Steiner Paris 1937

Pair of Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin - Steiner Paris 1937

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Munich, DE

Etienne-Henri Martin (1905 - 1998 ) Pair of new upholstered armchairs with massiv wood frame by Etienne-Henri Martin.

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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Etienne Henri Martin ‘Series 1500’ Lounge Chairs, France 1960s
Etienne Henri Martin ‘Series 1500’ Lounge Chairs, France 1960s

Etienne Henri Martin ‘Series 1500’ Lounge Chairs, France 1960s

By TFM, Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Pair of iconic 'series 1500' lounge chairs by Etienne Henri Martin for TFM (Thevenin Fert & Mayet), France 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Reclining Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin
Pair of Reclining Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin

Pair of Reclining Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin

By Gerard Guermonprez

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of reclining armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin. Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Etienne-Henri Martin SK40 Lounge Chairs Steiner, 1952
Etienne-Henri Martin SK40 Lounge Chairs Steiner, 1952

Etienne-Henri Martin SK40 Lounge Chairs Steiner, 1952

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H 27.56 in W 28.35 in L 27.56 in

Etienne-Henri Martin SK40 Lounge Chairs Steiner, 1952

By Etienne-Henri Martin, Steiner

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fabulous pair of lounge chairs model SK40 designed by Etienne-Henri Martin and manufactured by Steiner, France, 1952.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Lounge Chairs By Etienne-Henri Martin, Circa 1970`s, France
Pair of Lounge Chairs By Etienne-Henri Martin, Circa 1970`s, France

Pair of Lounge Chairs By Etienne-Henri Martin, Circa 1970`s, France

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Girona, Spain

Pair of lounge chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, model 1500, edition Thevenon, Fert and Fayet, circa 1970s, France.

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Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

20th Century Pair of French Oakwood Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin
20th Century Pair of French Oakwood Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin

20th Century Pair of French Oakwood Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin

By Etienne-Henri Martin, Steiner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measures: Seat 16" H x 22" W x 25" D Etienne-Henri Martin was born in 1913 Paris, France and passed away in 1997 France.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Chic French 1940s Oak Armchairs in the Style of Etienne-Henri Martin
Pair of Chic French 1940s Oak Armchairs in the Style of Etienne-Henri Martin

Pair of Chic French 1940s Oak Armchairs in the Style of Etienne-Henri Martin

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic French 40's oak armchairs in the style of Etienne-Henri Martin.

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Contemporary Modernist 3-piece seating manner of Etienne Henri Martin
Contemporary Modernist 3-piece seating manner of Etienne Henri Martin

Contemporary Modernist 3-piece seating manner of Etienne Henri Martin

By Verner Panton, Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of iconic Space Age / Contemporary Modernist 3-piece suite,,,,, reminiscent to Iconic design of the series 1500' lounge chairs by Etienne Henri Martin,,,France 1960s. Unique out...

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Vintage 1980s French Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Low Gondola Armchair by Etienne-Henri Martin 'Attr.', France, 1950s
Low Gondola Armchair by Etienne-Henri Martin 'Attr.', France, 1950s

Low Gondola Armchair by Etienne-Henri Martin 'Attr.', France, 1950s

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Utrecht, NL

Etienne-Henri Martin’s design work combined elements of classic and avant-garde French design.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French ‘SK40’ Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery by Etienne-Henri Martin for Steiner
French ‘SK40’ Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery by Etienne-Henri Martin for Steiner

French ‘SK40’ Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery by Etienne-Henri Martin for Steiner

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare model ‘SK40’ lounge chair designed by Etienne-Henri Martin and manufactured in 1952 by French company, Steiner.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Etienne Henri Martin ‘series 1500’ lounge chairs, France 1960s
Etienne Henri Martin ‘series 1500’ lounge chairs, France 1960s

Etienne Henri Martin ‘series 1500’ lounge chairs, France 1960s

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Pair of iconic 'series 1500' lounge chairs by Etienne Henri Martin for TFM (Thevenin Fert & Mayet), France 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Magnificent Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Etienne Henri Martin
Magnificent Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Etienne Henri Martin

Magnificent Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Etienne Henri Martin

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Absolutely Exquisite pair of walnut lounge chairs by Etienne Henri Martin, circa 1940. Extremely Comfortable.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1500 Series Low Chairs by Etienne Henri Martin
Pair of 1500 Series Low Chairs by Etienne Henri Martin

Pair of 1500 Series Low Chairs by Etienne Henri Martin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Etienne-Henri Martin is a French designer and decorator born April 7 1905 in Paris.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Reclining Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin for Steiner
Reclining Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin for Steiner

Reclining Armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin for Steiner

By Etienne-Henri Martin, Steiner

Located in London, GB

Model SK140 easy chair (design created in 1937) manufactured by Charles Steiner, Paris France Newly upholstered armchairs with solid beechwood frame and adjustable back. Reclining ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Lounge Chair by Etienne Henri Martin, France circa 1960
Lounge Chair by Etienne Henri Martin, France circa 1960

Lounge Chair by Etienne Henri Martin, France circa 1960

Located in Culver City, CA

France, 1960 Sculptural lounge chair with metal framework, upholstered in boucle. 29"w x 34”d x 29”h x 15”seat Ref. MOD1100 $ 5,800

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Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Chauffeuse 1500 Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin
Pair of Chauffeuse 1500 Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin

Pair of Chauffeuse 1500 Chairs by Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Stratford, CT

This chair makes clever use of an interior metal tube frame, which lends flexibility and support. With a generous layer of foam and stretch fabric, this chair is as comfortable as i...

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20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam

A Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs attributed to Etienne-Henri Martin, circa 1937
A Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs attributed to Etienne-Henri Martin, circa 1937

A Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs attributed to Etienne-Henri Martin, circa 1937

By Jean Pascaud

Located in London, GB

Exquisite form, patina and quality. With scroll arms, sabre legs and elliptical scalloped back. Finished in Skai nappa faux leather.    

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Cherry

E-H Martin : "Vase" bronze, signed, stamped PRIMAVERA, Provenance- C. 1940
E-H Martin : "Vase" bronze, signed, stamped PRIMAVERA, Provenance- C. 1940

E-H Martin : "Vase" bronze, signed, stamped PRIMAVERA, Provenance- C. 1940

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Etienne-Henri MARTIN (1905-1997, France) : Multilobed soliflore vase with speckled gold and patinated bronze patina Dimensions Height 22 cm Diameter 16 cm Provenance: Old Christie'...

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Vintage 1940s French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Mid Century Lounge Chairs
Pair of French Mid Century Lounge Chairs

Pair of French Mid Century Lounge Chairs

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H 33 in W 25 in D 30 in

Pair of French Mid Century Lounge Chairs

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of French Mid-Century Lounge by Etienne-Henri Martin Chairs with solid beechwood frames, new upholstery and the backs recline.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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