Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zürich, CH
strong in its expression, the appearance of the chair is rather tender. Along with its curved corners
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zürich, CH
strong in its expression, the appearance of the chair is rather tender. Along with its curved corners
Steel
Pair of Tan Mb-Tex Lounge Chairs, circa 1970
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare pair of tan Mb-Tex "Mercedes" lounge chairs circa 1970, chrome frame, in perfect
Chrome
Milo Baughman Studio MB Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin lounge chair in grey patterned fabric. Measures: 30"W x 37"D x
Fabric
Marcel Breuer MB Lounge Chair for Knoll in Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Basically New MB Breuer Lounge Chair in an ivory leather. Like new condition! Bought from a
Chrome
Set of Seven American Federal Dining Chairs, circa 1805-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and strong. Chair One (arm chair): Stamped "MB"; one original block with six original nails; all
Marcel Breuer MB Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marcel Breuer MB Chrome Lounge Chair in a white fabric Upholstery. Chair gives a nice little flex
Chrome
Listing for MB Charlotte Perriand set of 10 'Bauche' chairs N19
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charlotte Perriand edited by Steph Simon, set of 10 'Bauche' chairs N19, ash and cane, France
Wood
MB club chairs
By M | n Originals
Located in New York, NY
M|n Originals MB club chairs on solid walnut legs.Solid maple hand crafted frames upholstered with
Maple, Walnut
M|n Originals MB Club Chairs
By M | n Originals
Located in New York, NY
M|n Originals MB club chairs on solid walnut legs.Solid maple hand crafted frames upholstered with
Maple, Walnut, Down
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 21.5 in
Total 8 / Set of 4 1960s Black Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Italy and 4 MB Knoll
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Private offer combining 2 sets of 4 Marcel Breuer Black Cesca Chairs for Total of Chairs Set of 4
Chrome
$13,300
H 17.13 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-23-A Linen Box / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
Teak, Cane
Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
Fabric, Oak
$9,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 26.5 in
Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Denver, CO
These chairs are a very sought after set of Antony Chairs originally designed in 1950 by French Architect Jean Prouvé, released via license by Vitra USA on behalf of the Prouvé famil...
Steel
$45,700
H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-06-A Armless Chair / Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
As a prototype, it is much more free, less afraid to fail. Apart from its importance as an early piece with specific development, it was never made in larger quantities. An item whic...
Iron
$45,000
H 55.12 in W 75.2 in D 20.08 in
Charlotte Perriand "Le Courbolay” Cupboard for Atelier Jean Prouvè, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand cupboard from the building “Le Courbolay” for Fabrications Ateliers Jean Prouvè, mahogany and lacquering, France, 1958. This Charlotte Perriand cupboard is charac...
Mahogany
Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1934, this chair had three prototypes before finally coming to this version No. 4. This version and any afterward were then known as the "Standard" chair. This chair beca...
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table
Teak
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