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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

Category

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 experimental chair was a success and the start of something beautiful. The seat is supported by a

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

Category

2010s German Mounted Objects

Materials

Oak, Pine

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

Pamplona chairs by Savini per Pozzi

By Augusto Savini, Franco Pozzi

Located in Milano, IT

yet balanced proportions, the chair reflects the experimental spirit of the period while maintaining a

Category

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

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

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 Wim Rietveld, Gispen

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

experimental chair was a success and the start of something beautiful. The seat is supported by a tubular solid

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Chair in leather Alivar Mvsevm 704 Bertoia Design Harry Bertoia Year 1952
Chair in leather Alivar Mvsevm 704 Bertoia Design Harry Bertoia Year 1952

Chair in leather Alivar Mvsevm 704 Bertoia Design Harry Bertoia Year 1952

By Harry Bertoia, Alivar

Located in Alcamo, IT

Eames was head of the Department of Experimental Design. Bertoia’s wire chairs appeared one year after

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

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

20" W x 17" H Chair from the experimental corrugated cardboard series "Easy Edges", designed by

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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 Olivier Mourgue, Pascal Mourgue, Pierre Paulin

Located in ECHT, NL

A sculptural 1960s lounge chair, designed in the spirit of Pierre Paulin and Olivier Mourgue

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Furnishing competition in 1940. The series included experimentally shaped chairs made of plywood. Ray

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

Located in Conversano, IT

research was combined with a strong experimental drive. The chairs are in good overall condition, with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of “Rubber Band” Chairs by Tom Dixon, UK, 2005
Pair of “Rubber Band” Chairs by Tom Dixon, UK, 2005

Pair of “Rubber Band” Chairs by Tom Dixon, UK, 2005

By Tom Dixon

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

Originally conceived in the Tom Dixon studio as an experimental café-style chair, the “Rubber Band

Category

Early 2000s British Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare set of four Miss Dorn chairs by Philippe Starck for Disform in 1982.
Rare set of four Miss Dorn chairs by Philippe Starck for Disform in 1982.

Rare set of four Miss Dorn chairs by Philippe Starck for Disform in 1982.

By Philippe Starck, Disform

Located in Antwerp, BE

language of contemporary furniture, the chairs embody the experimental energy of the early 1980s. The

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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, Wim Rietveld, André R. Cordemeyer

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

solid metal frame with rubber shock mounts. In the days, this experimental chair was produced in limited

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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 experimental chair was a success and the start of something beautiful. The seat is supported by a

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 André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen, Wim Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. This experimental chair was a success and the start of something beautiful. The seat is supported by a

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber, Paint

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

elegance of experimental mid-century design. These chairs feature round tubular iron frames, finished in a

Category

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

Materials

Iron

AEO Lounge Chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, Italy, 1970's
AEO Lounge Chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, Italy, 1970's

AEO Lounge Chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, Italy, 1970's

By Paolo Deganello, Cassina

Located in TOURS, FR

The iconic AEO chair, designed in 1970's by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, is one of the most

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

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

Modern Arts' Organic Design in Home Furnishing competition in 1940. The series included experimentally

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 Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also

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

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also

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

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also available

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 Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also available

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

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also

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

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also

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 Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also available

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

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also available

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

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also

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

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also

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

movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also available in fabric or leather, with

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

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also

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

, 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

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also available

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

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also

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

of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also

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 Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

, 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 Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

became an icon of both the Neoplastic movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also

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

movement, and of Rietveld’s experimental vision. The chair is also available in fabric or leather, with

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Experimental 1940's Chair
Experimental 1940's Chair

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

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

set of four dining room chairs designed by Pierre Mennen for Pastoe, 1972 Netherlands. The chairs

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

. Collectors item. Rope edge & remains of original sticker. This chair has the 1st experimental rocker

Category

Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

La Santa María Chair
La Santa María Chair

La Santa María Chair

Unavailable|$4,237 / item

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

Category

2010s Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

La Santa María Chair Black
La Santa María Chair Black

La Santa María Chair Black

Unavailable|$4,237 / item

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

Category

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"

By Roosa Ryhänen

Located in Helsinki, FI

Marmelade is a sculptural and experimental lounge chair. The chair combines playful hand-drawn

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

By Etro, Etro Home Interiors

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

and experimental skin, the Picabia chair features a special upholstery in two different fabrics of the

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

By MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Carbon Balloon chair Delft Blue, year of design 2013, unique piece Debuting at Pinned Up at the

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

Contemporary solid wood chair with faceted seat back, legs and scooped seat. This chair

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, Etro Home Interiors

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

and experimental skin, the Picabia chair features a special upholstery in two different fabrics of the

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

Carbon balloon chair gold, year of design 2013, limited edition #2/5 Debuting at pinned up at

Category

2010s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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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.

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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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