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Olavi Hänninen, Unique Experimental Chairs Gallo & Gallina 'Cock and Hen', 1985
Olavi Hänninen, Unique Experimental Chairs Gallo & Gallina 'Cock and Hen', 1985

Olavi Hänninen, Unique Experimental Chairs Gallo & Gallina 'Cock and Hen', 1985

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Helsinki, FI

These unique neo funk chairs Gallo and Gallina or "Rooster and Chicken" are designed by Finnish designer and interior architect Olavi Hänninen (1920-1992). Postmodern design influenc...

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Gravel Chair by Philipp Aduatz: Hand-Crafted with Stone Finish
Gravel Chair by Philipp Aduatz: Hand-Crafted with Stone Finish

Gravel Chair by Philipp Aduatz: Hand-Crafted with Stone Finish

By Philipp Aduatz

Located in Weidling, AT

The Gravel Chair is another experimental chair designed and produced by Philipp Aduatz by using solely construction materials.

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2010s Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Stone

416 Fiberglass Shell Chair by Wim Rietveld & Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s
416 Fiberglass Shell Chair by Wim Rietveld & Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s

416 Fiberglass Shell Chair by Wim Rietveld & Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s

By Gispen Culemborg, Wim Rietveld

Located in The Hague, NL

This first Dutch polyester armchair was made of on piece of molded polyester, a new technique for the Dutch furniture making market. This experimental chair was a success and the sta...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

The Experimental Glyph Chair
The Experimental Glyph Chair

The Experimental Glyph Chair

Located in Marbella, ES

This sculptural chair evokes the essence of a tribal seat—or perhaps even a throne. Crafted from an eclectic mix of solid wood offcuts sourced from the workshop, each element carries...

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2010s German Mounted Objects

Materials

Oak, Pine

Gaetano Pesce 'Arl' Chair
Gaetano Pesce 'Arl' Chair

Gaetano Pesce 'Arl' Chair

Located in New York, NY

Often crafted from resin, polyurethane, or other experimental polymers, the “Arl” Chair embodies flexibility, durability, and vibrant color, making each piece unique and visually eng...

Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pamplona chairs by Savini per Pozzi
Pamplona chairs by Savini per Pozzi

Pamplona chairs by Savini per Pozzi

By Franco Pozzi, Augusto Savini

Located in Milano, IT

Characterized by its bold yet balanced proportions, the chair reflects the experimental spirit of the period while maintaining a timeless presence.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Cream
Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Cream

Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Cream

By Forma Rosa Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This ceramic crafted Chair displays experimental glaze work dripping and following its unique form, each piece glazing will be unique and different from each other.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

Wim Rietveld Polyester Chairs Model 416 Gispen, 1957
Wim Rietveld Polyester Chairs Model 416 Gispen, 1957

Wim Rietveld Polyester Chairs Model 416 Gispen, 1957

By Gispen, Wim Rietveld

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This first Dutch polyester armchair was made of on piece of molded polyester, a new technique for the Dutch furniture making market. This experimental chair was a success and the sta...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Cream
Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Cream

Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Cream

By Forma Rosa Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This ceramic crafted Chair displays experimental glaze work dripping and following its unique form, each piece glazing will be unique and different from each other.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

Vitra Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Side Chair, 1970s
Vitra Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Side Chair, 1970s

Vitra Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Side Chair, 1970s

By Frank Gehry, Vitra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare experimental corrugated cardboard side chair from the "Easy Edges" series, designed by Frank Gehry for Vitra, c. 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Customizable Acerbis Med Chair by Giotto Stoppino, Lodovico Acerbis
Customizable Acerbis Med Chair by Giotto Stoppino, Lodovico Acerbis

Customizable Acerbis Med Chair by Giotto Stoppino, Lodovico Acerbis

By Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino

Located in New York, NY

The Med chair embodies the experimental approach of Giotto Stoppino and Lodovico Acerbis towards the material and its craftsmanship.

Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Gray Blue with Cushion
Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Gray Blue with Cushion

Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Gray Blue with Cushion

By Forma Rosa Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This ceramic crafted Chair displays experimental glaze work dripping and following its unique form, each piece glazing will be unique and different from each other.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Butterfly Base
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Butterfly Base

Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Butterfly Base

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Varedo, MB

Characterized by its distinctive S-shaped silhouette, the chair embodies Panton’s experimental approach to furniture design, combining sculptural form with ergonomic comfort.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Butterfly Base
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Butterfly Base

Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Butterfly Base

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Varedo, MB

Characterized by its distinctive S-shaped silhouette, the chair embodies Panton’s experimental approach to furniture design, combining sculptural form with ergonomic comfort.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati
Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati

Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati

By Ennio Chiggio

Located in leucate, FR

Contextual Significance: Ennio Ludovico Chiggio, with his background in Gruppo N, infused the "California Chair" with an experimental dimension, typical of kinetic art and research i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Frank Gehry 'Little Beaver' Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra, 1987 USA
Frank Gehry 'Little Beaver' Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra, 1987 USA

Frank Gehry 'Little Beaver' Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra, 1987 USA

By Frank Gehry, Vitra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ottoman dimensions - 24" D x 20" W x 17" H Chair from the experimental corrugated cardboard series "Easy Edges", designed by Frank Gehry for Vitra, c. 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Acerbis Med Chair in White Upholstery Seat with Black Stained Ash Frame
Acerbis Med Chair in White Upholstery Seat with Black Stained Ash Frame

Acerbis Med Chair in White Upholstery Seat with Black Stained Ash Frame

By Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino, Acerbis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Med chair embodies the experimental approach of Giotto Stoppino and Lodovico Acerbis towards the material and its craftsmanship.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

“Groeten uit Holland” Lounge Chair by Rob Eckhardt, 1980s
“Groeten uit Holland” Lounge Chair by Rob Eckhardt, 1980s

“Groeten uit Holland” Lounge Chair by Rob Eckhardt, 1980s

By Rob Eckhardt

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

Both functional object and artistic statement, this chair embodies the experimental spirit of late 20th-century Dutch design.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Space age design lounge chair in blue fabric, Netherlands 1960s
Space age design lounge chair in blue fabric, Netherlands 1960s

Space age design lounge chair in blue fabric, Netherlands 1960s

By Pascal Mourgue, Olivier Mourgue, Pierre Paulin

Located in ECHT, NL

Both expressive and inviting, this lounge chair embodies the experimental optimism of 1960s design, where innovation in materials and form redefined the way furniture related to the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Zen Lounge Chair in cowhide by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, 1970s
Zen Lounge Chair in cowhide by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, 1970s

Zen Lounge Chair in cowhide by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, 1970s

By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

This highly recognizable design is celebrated for its fluid, architectural form, created from a single folded structure that seamlessly integrates the seat, backrest, and legs into o...

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

Materials

Cowhide

Rare Sculptural Swedish Modern Lounge Chair by S.M. Wincrantz, Sweden, 1940s
Rare Sculptural Swedish Modern Lounge Chair by S.M. Wincrantz, Sweden, 1940s

Rare Sculptural Swedish Modern Lounge Chair by S.M. Wincrantz, Sweden, 1940s

By SM Wincrantz 1

Located in Hammarö, SE

Defined by its dramatically asymmetrical winged backrest, sweeping organic lines, and deeply inviting proportions, the chair embodies the experimental spirit that characterized the f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Leather "Perrot Cage" Swing Chair by Ib Arberg
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Leather "Perrot Cage" Swing Chair by Ib Arberg

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Leather "Perrot Cage" Swing Chair by Ib Arberg

By Ib Arberg

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Bold yet refined, the Perrot Cage chair embodies the experimental spirit of 1970s modern design, when furniture often blurred the line between functional object and art piece.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

'Marsala' Lounge Chairs by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France c 1971, Signed
'Marsala' Lounge Chairs by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France c 1971, Signed

'Marsala' Lounge Chairs by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France c 1971, Signed

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Defined by their dramatic smoked acrylic (“Altuglas”) frames, these chairs embody the experimental spirit of the era where new materials and evolving lifestyles inspired entirely new...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Acrylic

Rare Wammes Lounge Chair 1974 by Gerard van den Berg for Montis The Netherlands
Rare Wammes Lounge Chair 1974 by Gerard van den Berg for Montis The Netherlands

Rare Wammes Lounge Chair 1974 by Gerard van den Berg for Montis The Netherlands

By Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Wammes Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis Natural Cognac Leather Lounge Chair on a Metal Swivel Base Designed in the early 1970s, the Wammes chair represents the experim...

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

Materials

Leather

Set of Two Gispen 416 Polyester Chairs by Wim Rietveld and Andre Cordemeyer
Set of Two Gispen 416 Polyester Chairs by Wim Rietveld and Andre Cordemeyer

Set of Two Gispen 416 Polyester Chairs by Wim Rietveld and Andre Cordemeyer

By Gispen, André R. Cordemeyer, Wim Rietveld

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

In the days, this experimental chair was produced in limited numbers by Gispen Culemborg, and today extremely hard to find.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Paolo Deganello AEO armchair, Archizoom Group, Cassina, Italy, 1970's
Paolo Deganello AEO armchair, Archizoom Group, Cassina, Italy, 1970's

Paolo Deganello AEO armchair, Archizoom Group, Cassina, Italy, 1970's

By Cassina, Paolo Deganello, Archizoom Associati

Located in TOURS, FR

Originally conceived in the 1970s, the chair exemplifies Deganello’s experimental approach to form and function, combining sculptural geometry with an irreverent postmodern sensibili...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1957, Wim Rietveld/André Cordemeyer, Chair 416 Version by Gispen Holland
1957, Wim Rietveld/André Cordemeyer, Chair 416 Version by Gispen Holland

1957, Wim Rietveld/André Cordemeyer, Chair 416 Version by Gispen Holland

By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen Kembo, Wim Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This first Dutch polyester armchair was made of on piece of moulded polyester, a new technique for the Dutch furniture making market. This experimental chair was a success and the st...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1957, Wim Rietveld/André Cordemeyer, Three Chairs, 416 Version by Gispen Holland
1957, Wim Rietveld/André Cordemeyer, Three Chairs, 416 Version by Gispen Holland

1957, Wim Rietveld/André Cordemeyer, Three Chairs, 416 Version by Gispen Holland

By Gispen, Wim Rietveld, André R. Cordemeyer

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This first Dutch polyester armchair was made of on piece of moulded polyester, a new technique for the Dutch furniture making market. This experimental chair was a success and the st...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber, Paint

1980s Memphis "FIRST" Chair /Michele De Lucchi (Italy) /Postmodern Chair
1980s Memphis "FIRST" Chair /Michele De Lucchi (Italy) /Postmodern Chair

1980s Memphis "FIRST" Chair /Michele De Lucchi (Italy) /Postmodern Chair

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Characterized by its bold geometry and graphic composition, the chair exemplifies the experimental spirit that defined the Memphis movement and its rejection of modernist convention.

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Odile Mir Filo Lounge Chair Model 203 For Prisunic, France 1971
Odile Mir Filo Lounge Chair Model 203 For Prisunic, France 1971

Odile Mir Filo Lounge Chair Model 203 For Prisunic, France 1971

By Odile Mir, Prisunic

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

This distinctive lounge chair reflects the experimental and refined character of 1970s French design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Odile Mir Filo Lounge Chairs Model 203 For Prisunic, France 1971
Odile Mir Filo Lounge Chairs Model 203 For Prisunic, France 1971

Odile Mir Filo Lounge Chairs Model 203 For Prisunic, France 1971

By Prisunic, Odile Mir

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

These distinctive lounge chairs reflect the experimental and refined character of 1970s French design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

'Papillon' Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, Cognac Leather
'Papillon' Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, Cognac Leather

'Papillon' Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, Cognac Leather

By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovannetti

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Equally suited to sophisticated residential interiors, hospitality projects, galleries, or collector-focused spaces, these chairs embody the experimental spirit of 1970s Italian desi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Quantum, Resin Contemporary Design Armchair, Hand-made in Italy
Quantum, Resin Contemporary Design Armchair, Hand-made in Italy

Quantum, Resin Contemporary Design Armchair, Hand-made in Italy

By Sandro Giulianelli & Adrian Cruz Elements

Located in Paris, IDF

The soft Italian velvet cushion adds tactile comfort to the chair’s experimental materiality, while the steel structure ensures durability and stability.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Available Now
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Available Now

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Available Now

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, ES

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Münster, DE

The series included experimentally shaped chairs made of plywood. Ray (born Kaiser) was born in Sacramento, California in 1912.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Münster, DE

The series included experimentally shaped chairs made of plywood. Ray (born Kaiser) was born in Sacramento, California in 1912.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Bench 1970s
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Bench 1970s

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Bench 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Münster, DE

The series included experimentally shaped chairs made of plywood. Ray (born Kaiser) was born in Sacramento, California in 1912.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina

Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina

Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Pro Armchair by Cassina *Precio
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Pro Armchair by Cassina *Precio

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Pro Armchair by Cassina *Precio

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Pro Armchair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Pro Armchair by Cassina

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Pro Armchair by Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Wide Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Wide Utrech Armchair by Cassina

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Wide Utrech Armchair by Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

As a consequence, the chair became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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Experimental 1940's Chair
Experimental 1940's Chair

Experimental 1940's Chair

Unavailable

H 35 in W 19.5 in D 24 in

Experimental 1940's Chair

By W. Knudson

Located in New York, NY

Experimental 1940's chair, executed by W. Knudson, plywood frame with green rope seat and back, hand-signed "W.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Rope

Set of 4 experimental dining chairs by Pierre Mennen for Pastoe, 1972 Netherland
Set of 4 experimental dining chairs by Pierre Mennen for Pastoe, 1972 Netherland

Set of 4 experimental dining chairs by Pierre Mennen for Pastoe, 1972 Netherland

By Pastoe

Located in Deventer, NL

The chairs, model SP3005, have an experimental frame of molded off-white PVC, a seat and back of thermoformed wood, covered with black Alcantara (not original).

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Extreme Rare Rope Edge Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base.
Extreme Rare Rope Edge Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base.

Extreme Rare Rope Edge Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base.

By Charles Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rope edge & remains of original sticker. This chair has the 1st experimental rocker base from which are only made a few.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

La Santa María Chair
La Santa María Chair

La Santa María Chair

Unavailable

H 26.77 in W 17.71 in D 19.68 in

La Santa María Chair

By Jose Cortes

Located in XIRIVELLA, ES

La Santa María chair is an experimental piece of furniture designed with a unique combination of elegance and brutalism.

Category

2010s Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

La Santa María Chair Black
La Santa María Chair Black

La Santa María Chair Black

Unavailable

H 26.77 in W 17.71 in D 19.68 in

La Santa María Chair Black

By Jose Cortes

Located in XIRIVELLA, ES

La Santa María chair is an experimental piece of furniture designed with a unique combination of elegance and brutalism.

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Playful Chunky Pink Chair, "Marmelade"
Modern Playful Chunky Pink Chair, "Marmelade"

Modern Playful Chunky Pink Chair, "Marmelade"

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H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 34.26 in

Modern Playful Chunky Pink Chair, "Marmelade"

By Roosa Ryhänen

Located in Helsinki, FI

Marmelade is a sculptural and experimental lounge chair. The chair combines playful hand-drawn design with precise CNC-milled components.

Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Pine, Plywood

21st Century Picabia Chair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
21st Century Picabia Chair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors

21st Century Picabia Chair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors

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H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in

21st Century Picabia Chair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors

By Etro Home Interiors, Etro

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

Perfect expression of the “new tradition” concept, which unites a classical heart with a creative and experimental skin, the Picabia chair features a special upholstery in two differ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carbon Balloon Chair Delft Blue, by Marcel Wanders, 2013, Unique
Carbon Balloon Chair Delft Blue, by Marcel Wanders, 2013, Unique

Carbon Balloon Chair Delft Blue, by Marcel Wanders, 2013, Unique

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H 27.56 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in

Carbon Balloon Chair Delft Blue, by Marcel Wanders, 2013, Unique

By MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Handmade with balloons filled with compressed air, which are then covered with carbon braids and later hardened into shape with epoxy resin, it blurs the lines between industrial pro...

Category

2010s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Lacquer, Carbon Fiber

Armless Contemporary Ash Chair with Faceted Legs and Seat Back
Armless Contemporary Ash Chair with Faceted Legs and Seat Back

Armless Contemporary Ash Chair with Faceted Legs and Seat Back

By Nils Berg

Located in Boston, MA

This chair features experimental joinery combining a Maloof joint and Mortise & Tenons with chamfered edges.

Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Ash

White Armless Contemporary Ash Chair with Faceted Legs and Seat Back
White Armless Contemporary Ash Chair with Faceted Legs and Seat Back

White Armless Contemporary Ash Chair with Faceted Legs and Seat Back

By Nils Berg

Located in Boston, MA

This chair features experimental joinery combining a Maloof joint and Mortise & Tenons with chamfered edges.

Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Ash

21st Century Picabia Chair in Fabric and Wood by Etro Home Interiors
21st Century Picabia Chair in Fabric and Wood by Etro Home Interiors

21st Century Picabia Chair in Fabric and Wood by Etro Home Interiors

By Etro Home Interiors, Etro

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

Perfect expression of the “new tradition” concept, which unites a classical heart with a creative and experimental skin, the Picabia chair features a special upholstery in two differ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carbon Balloon Chair Gold, by Marcel Wanders, 2013, Limited Edition #2/5
Carbon Balloon Chair Gold, by Marcel Wanders, 2013, Limited Edition #2/5

Carbon Balloon Chair Gold, by Marcel Wanders, 2013, Limited Edition #2/5

By MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Handmade with balloons filled with compressed air, which are then covered with carbon braids and later hardened into shape with epoxy resin, it blurs the lines between industrial pro...

Category

2010s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Carbon Balloon Chair White Gold, by Marcel Wanders, 2013, Limited Edition #2/5
Carbon Balloon Chair White Gold, by Marcel Wanders, 2013, Limited Edition #2/5

Carbon Balloon Chair White Gold, by Marcel Wanders, 2013, Limited Edition #2/5

By MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Handmade with balloons filled with compressed air, which are then covered with carbon braids and later hardened into shape with epoxy resin, it blurs the lines between industrial pro...

Category

2010s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Very Rare Six-Legged Armchair by R Edis
Very Rare Six-Legged Armchair by R Edis

Very Rare Six-Legged Armchair by R Edis

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H 33 in W 21.5 in D 18 in

Very Rare Six-Legged Armchair by R Edis

Located in London, GB

It would seem that this chair may have been an experimental chair and although it follows closely Edis original four leg version it is quite a design achievement in it's overall form...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs

Don Shoemaker Rosewood Perno Safari Chair
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Perno Safari Chair

Don Shoemaker Rosewood Perno Safari Chair

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H 28 in W 21.75 in D 21 in

Don Shoemaker Rosewood Perno Safari Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Oakland, CA

Experimental chair design by Don Shoemaker known as the Perno chair, a sophisticated Safari chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Italian Studio Made Experimental Plywood Folding Chair
Italian Studio Made Experimental Plywood Folding Chair

Italian Studio Made Experimental Plywood Folding Chair

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H 36.25 in W 21.75 in L 36.25 in

Italian Studio Made Experimental Plywood Folding Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Studio made plywood folding chair. Oiled finish. Graphic lines. Folds flat to one inch. Upper seating element folds down to rest on two legs that swing out on hinges. As a studio mad...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Experimental Arne Jacobsen Bentwood Side Chair
Experimental Arne Jacobsen Bentwood Side Chair

Experimental Arne Jacobsen Bentwood Side Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experimental one-of-a-kind Arne Jacobsen bentwood side chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cool Experimental Garden Seats from the Seventies
Cool Experimental Garden Seats from the Seventies

Cool Experimental Garden Seats from the Seventies

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H 24.41 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Cool Experimental Garden Seats from the Seventies

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Super cool shiny red garden seats made in the 1970s. Designer plastic was very expensive at the days so a lot of designers and artists started to do experiments with plastic during t...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Italian Space Age Chair
Italian Space Age Chair

Italian Space Age Chair

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H 26 in W 38 in D 36 in

Italian Space Age Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Great experimental Space Age designed chair in chromed metal base and leather upholstery seat frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

‘Proposals’ P60 Lounge Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
‘Proposals’ P60 Lounge Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s

‘Proposals’ P60 Lounge Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s

By Vittorio Introini

Located in Chicago, IL

A ‘Proposals’ P60 lounge chair designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italia in 1962 for their experimental ‘Proposals’ collection.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Verner Panton Model Cone K1 Chair from Timeless Design Classic
Verner Panton Model Cone K1 Chair from Timeless Design Classic

Verner Panton Model Cone K1 Chair from Timeless Design Classic

By Verner Panton

Located in Oirlo, LI

This iconic 1958 design, produced by Plus-Linje, embodies the essence of the '50s with its unconventional shapes and experimental approach to geometry. The chair rests on an aluminum...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Verner Panton Model Cone K1 Chair from Timeless Design Classic
Verner Panton Model Cone K1 Chair from Timeless Design Classic

Verner Panton Model Cone K1 Chair from Timeless Design Classic

By Verner Panton

Located in Oirlo, LI

This iconic 1958 design, produced by Plus-Linje, embodies the essence of the '50s with its unconventional shapes and experimental approach to geometry. The chair rests on an aluminum...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Münster, DE

The series included experimentally shaped chairs made of plywood. Ray (born Kaiser) was born in Sacramento, California in 1912.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sabrina chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova
Sabrina chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova

Sabrina chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova

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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in

Sabrina chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova

Located in Conversano, IT

The Sabrina model was published several times in Domus, confirming its iconic value and the central role this chair played in the landscape of Italian design of the second half of th...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Saarinen Tulip Chairs by Knoll - Set of Four
Mid-Century Saarinen Tulip Chairs by Knoll - Set of Four

Mid-Century Saarinen Tulip Chairs by Knoll - Set of Four

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Raleigh, NC

The chair was quite experimental for the time using materials such as fiberglass and aluminum.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"APM Stool" Plastic and Resin Stool (Edition 1/5) by Philipp Aduatz
"APM Stool" Plastic and Resin Stool (Edition 1/5) by Philipp Aduatz

"APM Stool" Plastic and Resin Stool (Edition 1/5) by Philipp Aduatz

By Philipp Aduatz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In the APM Stool Philipp Aduatz has created an experimental chair that reflects the aesthetics of modern materials.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Stools

Materials

Resin

RUUD EKSTRAND & CHRISTER NORMAN Green Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s
RUUD EKSTRAND & CHRISTER NORMAN Green Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s

RUUD EKSTRAND & CHRISTER NORMAN Green Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s

By Christer Norman, Ruud Ekstrand

Located in Benalmadena, ES

The deep tufting on both seat and backrest creates a refined interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the craftsmanship and attention to detail. This chair reflects the experiment...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Walter Lamb Style Iron Blue Corded Outdoor Patio Side Chairs
Pair of Walter Lamb Style Iron Blue Corded Outdoor Patio Side Chairs

Pair of Walter Lamb Style Iron Blue Corded Outdoor Patio Side Chairs

By Walter Lamb

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A sophisticated set of two outdoor patio chairs in the style of Walter Lamb embodies the sculptural elegance of experimental mid-century design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of “Bocconi” armchairs by Giuseppe Pagano and Gino Maggioni, Italy 1940s
Pair of “Bocconi” armchairs by Giuseppe Pagano and Gino Maggioni, Italy 1940s

Pair of “Bocconi” armchairs by Giuseppe Pagano and Gino Maggioni, Italy 1940s

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni

Located in Piacenza, Italy

A refined example of Italian modernism, these chairs embody the experimental approach to bentwood and the search for simplicity and structural innovation typical of the period.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Erich Dieckmann Bauhaus Armchairs, 1940s
Erich Dieckmann Bauhaus Armchairs, 1940s

Erich Dieckmann Bauhaus Armchairs, 1940s

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H 32.29 in W 24.22 in D 26.38 in

Erich Dieckmann Bauhaus Armchairs, 1940s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Playful, bold curves and lines and experimental material. The chairs are modest yet refined by means of the large, curved armrests.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Roly Poly Low Table by Toogood
Roly Poly Low Table by Toogood

Roly Poly Low Table by Toogood

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H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in

Roly Poly Low Table by Toogood

By Faye Toogood

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Faye Toogood (Rutland, England, 1977) has become one of the most influential form-givers of contemporary design since the introduction of her instantly recognizable, voluminous Roly-...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Yrjo Kukkapuro experimental lounge chairs
Pair of Yrjo Kukkapuro experimental lounge chairs

Pair of Yrjo Kukkapuro experimental lounge chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Yrjo Kukkapuro lounge chairs for Avarte, experimental chairs Model 401 (white) and 402 (blue), no longer in production (information confirmed with Avarte).

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Wim Rietveld Polyester Chair No. 416, Gispen, 1957
Wim Rietveld Polyester Chair No. 416, Gispen, 1957

Wim Rietveld Polyester Chair No. 416, Gispen, 1957

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H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 27.96 in

Wim Rietveld Polyester Chair No. 416, Gispen, 1957

By Wim Rietveld, Gispen

Located in Roosendaal, NL

This first Dutch polyester armchair was made of on piece of moulded polyester, a new technique for the Dutch furniture making market. This experimental chair was a success and the st...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Extremely Rare Rope Edge Zenith Plastics Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base
Extremely Rare Rope Edge Zenith Plastics Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base

Extremely Rare Rope Edge Zenith Plastics Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

1st generation original very rare rocker chair by Charles Eames for Zenith plastics California. Super clean example. Features front struts that connect to the back legs only made for...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Zinc

Grandpa Beaver armchair from the Experimental Edges series by Frank Gehry
Grandpa Beaver armchair from the Experimental Edges series by Frank Gehry

Grandpa Beaver armchair from the Experimental Edges series by Frank Gehry

Located in Chicago, IL

This work is number one from the edition of fifty. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to applied tag: [Frank Gehry Grandpa Beaver 1/50 Published by New City Editions 1987 Fran...

Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Experimental 1940's Chair
Experimental 1940's Chair

Experimental 1940's Chair

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H 35 in W 19.5 in D 24 in

Experimental 1940's Chair

Located in New York, NY

Experimental armchair, executed by W. Knudson. Plywood frame with rope seat and back, hand-signed "W. Knudson 1946".

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Pair of Tulip Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Pair of Tulip Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Pair of Tulip Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Designed primarily as a chair to match the complementary dining table. The chair has the smooth lines of modernism and is experimental with materials.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

High Back Chair by Alvin Lustig
High Back Chair by Alvin Lustig

High Back Chair by Alvin Lustig

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H 38.5 in W 37 in D 34 in

High Back Chair by Alvin Lustig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made in tiny numbers (around 60 were produced in all) by the Paramount Furniture Co., this virtually experimental chair by Alvin Lustig is known mainly from photographs.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Blue 'Pylon' chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini
Blue 'Pylon' chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini

Blue 'Pylon' chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini

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H 49.2 in W 28.3 in D 20.9 in

Blue 'Pylon' chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini

By Tom Dixon, Cappellini

Located in Kleinburg, ON

As much sculpture as it is seating, Pylon is one of the first examples of furniture design that employed CAD. The chair is a statement piece that showcases Dixon’s innovative and exp...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Edra Sponge Chairs, a pair by Dutch designer Peter Traag
Edra Sponge Chairs, a pair by Dutch designer Peter Traag

Edra Sponge Chairs, a pair by Dutch designer Peter Traag

By Peter Traag

Located in London, GB

Designer Peter Traag studied 3D Design and Product Design later coming out with many examples of experimental furniture, the sponge chair being his first to be produced on an industr...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Foam

Flemming Lassen, Rare if not Unique Original Leather, Beech and Steel Armchair
Flemming Lassen, Rare if not Unique Original Leather, Beech and Steel Armchair

Flemming Lassen, Rare if not Unique Original Leather, Beech and Steel Armchair

By Flemming Lassen

Located in New York, NY

Sketches by Flemming Lassen show a near identical chair designed by in the mid-1930s. The construction and experimental qualities of this chair lend would indicate this chair is like...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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Experimental Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the experimental chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every experimental chair was constructed with great care. Find 258 options for an antique or vintage experimental chair now, or shop our selection of 245 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect experimental chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each experimental chair bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Andrés Reisinger, Moooi and Cassina each produced at least one beautiful experimental chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Experimental Chair?

An experimental chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,659, while the lowest priced sells for $56 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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