Gianni Pareschi ‘Fiocco’ Chair for Archizoom Associati by Busnelli
By Archizoom Associati, Busnelli, Gianni Pareschi 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fiocco chair, designed in 1970 by Gianni Pareschi for the avant-garde design group Archizoom
Fabric
Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli, Fiocco Lounge Chair, 1970
By Gianni Pareschi 1
Located in London, GB
success with his armchairs – Fiocco, Libro and Armadillo – characterised by unusual structural systems and
Steel
FIOCCO CHAIR, by Gruppo 14, for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli
Located in Rockaway, NJ
An Iconic 20th Century Masterpiece, constructed of curved tubular steel frame protected by polyurethane membrane, fitted with original red elastic-stretch fabric which forms the zipp...
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H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 47.25 in
1970, Gianni Pareschi of Gruppo G14 for Busnelli, Italy, Pink Fiocco Chair
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Busnelli
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Fiocco chair from the 1970s. Pink stretch fabric between tubular metal. Designed by Gianni Pareschi of
Metal
‘Fiocco’ Chair by Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Busnelli
Located in Greding, DE
Curved armchair with pink fabric cover placed over steel tube stretched. Small plaque "B - Made in Italy" on the foot for Busnelli. Light pilling on the pink fabric.
Steel
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H 34.65 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in
"Baffo" Lounge Chair by Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didone for Busnelli, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
was (partly) responsible for iconic chairs such as the Fiocco and the Libro. These chairs, which are
Leather
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H 35.24 in W 31.5 in D 41.34 in
"Baffo" Chair by Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didone for Busnelli, Italy, 1969
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Ezio Didone
Located in Brussels, BE
was (partly) responsible for iconic chairs such as the Fiocco and the Libro. These chairs, which are
Chrome
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H 34.65 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in
Baffo Lounge Chair by Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didone for Busnelli, Italy, 1969
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Ezio Didone
Located in Brussels, BE
. In addition to the Baffo, he was (partly) responsible for iconic chairs such as the Fiocco and the
Metal
Baffo Lounge Chair by Didone and Pareschi for Busnelli
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Ezio Didone, Busnelli
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
such as the Fiocco and the Libro. These chairs, which are both in the permanent collection of the
Steel, Chrome
$1,883 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$5,008 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$17,656 / item
H 33.47 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Contemporary Brutalist Style Commode in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Commode / Chest of Drawers made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept Measures: 85 x 122 x 56 cm - Custom size on request SÓHA design studio conceives and...
Oak
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
$4,943
H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Wiggle Side Chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972
By Frank Gehry
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage cardboard wiggle chair, which is a great design side chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972 for Jack Brogan, USA 1972-1973. Reissued by Vitra from 1992 as Wiggle ...
Paper
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
$4,350 / item
H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in
IDE ROUND TABLE - 42" Travertine Beige Stone Kitchen Table, Dining Table for 4
Located in St Petersburg, US
Elegant IDE Round Travertine Stone Table – 42inc Diameter, 30 inc Height A masterpiece of natural elegance and sophisticated design. Measuring 42 inches in diameter and standing 30 ...
Travertine, Stone, Iron
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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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