$2,016 / set
Mid-century Fler Armchairs by Fred Lowen
By Fred Lowen
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid-Century Danish Teak Fler Armchairs by Fred Lowen – 1960s Design Elevate your living space with this pair of mid-century Danish teak armchairs designed by Fred Lowen, a celebrate...
Teak
Modern Fred Lowen Black Leather T21 Safari style lounge 3 seat Sofa for Tessa
By Fred Lowen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Fred Lowen Black Leather T21 Safari style lounge 3 seat Sofa for Tessa.
Leather, Black Walnut
Fred Lowen T4 Sofa by Tessa Furniture, Black Leather & Teak, 1970s
By TESSA Furniture Co, Fred Lowen, Florence Knoll, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Tessa was established by Fred Lowen and his brother in 1968 after Fler was bought out.
Leather, Teak
$722Sale Price|30% Off
Teak & Smoked Glass 1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa End Table
By Fred Lowen, TESSA Furniture Co, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This striking example of 1970s modern design emerges from the Australian studio of Fred Lowen in his Tessa era, when he expanded on his earlier successes at Fler to explore refined m...
Smoked Glass, Teak
Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fler for Furniture Makers of Australia, living room set - lounge chairs with ottoman, model 'The Idler', "Teddy Mohair" Aubergine by Pierre Frey, Australia, wood, design 1969 This s...
Mohair, Wood
Fler 'Idler' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fler for Furniture Makers of Australia, living room set - lounge chairs with ottoman, model 'The Idler', "Teddy Mohair" Aubergine by Pierre Frey, Australia, wood, design 1969 This s...
Mohair, Wood
FLER 'KARINGA' Daybed
Located in Auckland, AUK
Fler 'KARINGA' Daybed designed by FRED LOWEN. In good original condition. [Matching armchairs in my other listings.]
Wood
Mid-century Fred Lowen Tessa Leather Armchair
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
Tessa T4 lounge designed for Tessa Furniture by Fred Lowen. Bent ply Teak frames with a suspended hammock back supporting original leather cushions.
Leather
Fler Narvik Armchair Designed by Fred Lowen, 1960s
By Fler Narvik
Located in The Hague, NL
These armchairs has timeless design that would look amazing in many homes. FLER was Fred Lowen’s first furniture business (FLER stands for Fred Lowen, Ernst Rodek, who was his busin...
Bouclé, Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 29.75 in D 36 in
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By TESSA Furniture Co, Fred Lowen, Florence Knoll, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Tessa was established by Fred Lowen and his brother in 1968 after Fler was bought out.
Leather, Rope, Teak
1970's Australian gold Tessa three seater lounge
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
Tessa was established by Fred Lowen and his brother in 1968 after Fler was bought out.
Wood
Pair of Tessa Midcentury Swivel Chairs W Footstool
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
1970s Tessa T1s designed by Fred Lowen. Wood frames have been Stripped and refinished.
Leather
Pair of Tessa Furniture T8 Mid-Century Chairs
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
Fred Lowen designed the T8 range of lounge furniture for Tessa in 1976.
Leather, Plywood
Mid-Century Australian Leather Tessa Swivel Chair
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
1970’s Tessa T1 swivel chair. Blackwood frame with fleshy leather cushions. Wood has been completely sanded and refinished. Leather has had some small paint touchups. Located in Wol...
Leather
Fler Narvik Set of 2 Armchairs Designed by Fred Lowen, 1960s
By Fler Narvik
Located in The Hague, NL
These armchairs has timeless design that would look amazing in many homes. FLER was Fred Lowen’s first furniture business (FLER stands for Fred Lowen, Ernst Rodek, who was his bus...
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage Leather and Teak T4 Lounge Chairs by Fred Lowen for Tessa
By TESSA Furniture Co, Fred Lowen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine owning a piece of Australian design history that few will ever experience. These Fred Lowen Model T4 lounge chairs for Tessa Furniture aren’t just seating; they’re sculptural...
Brass
Sculptural Teak Lounge Chairs by Fred Lowen
By Fred Lowen, Fler Narvik
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of sculptural teak Danish Modern style lounge chairs designed by Fred Lowen for Fler Narvic. Signed and dated 1963.
Fabric, Teak
'FRED LOWEN' Mid Century Dining Table in Mint Condition
By Fred Lowen
Located in Auckland, AUK
Still a good mid century furniture, with beautiful design and fine craftworks. Fred Lowen (1919-2005) started two of the most important furniture companies in Australian design h...
Wood
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 79 in D 32 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa oak Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Black leather 3 seat sofa dark wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nic...
Leather, Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern black Leather 3 seat Sofa nice patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Black leather long 2 seat sofa with Round stained birch wood legs. Beautiful black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great...
Leather, Birch
Danish 1960s Midcentury Settee in Teak and Leather
By France & Daverkosen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant small 1950s easy style Danish settee with the frame, legs and armrests in solid teak. Very high design quality and workmanship. The piece is unmarked but the de...
Teak, Leather
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
Wool
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 63 in D 31 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather sofa Loveseat
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather sofa Loveseat by Skipper Mobler. Stunning design and shape 2 seat sofa with 2 additional arm cushions that sits on 4 large round ...
Leather
Pr. John Widdicomb Lounge Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish pair of open arm lounge, or pull up chairs by John Widdicomb. These sophisticated chairs feature sinuous sculpted wood frames, which support an upholstered seat and ...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,850
H 15 in W 60 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut with Architectural Glass Attributed to Founder's
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous architectural styled glass top cocktail table with a rectangular minimalist wooden base. Attributed to the Founders Furniture Co. and designed and constructed in the late si...
Glass, Walnut
$3,800
H 18 in W 55 in D 24 in
Sculptural Low Profile Teak Base Glass Top Danish Midcentury Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern sculptural base low profile floating glass top coffee table. Adrian Pearsall decor.
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Teak Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Teak Coffee Table. 15" H x 60" W x 20" D. Provenance: The Morningside Heights Estate of an Academic.
Glass, Teak
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 80 in D 31 in
Mid Century Scandinavian modern oak 3 seat black leather sofa made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern oak 3 seat sofa made in Sweden. Has 3 black seat cushions. Upholstery is black leather foam is high quality and in great condition. The frame is very sturdy and m...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
$4,795 / set
H 32.5 in W 25.25 in D 27 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Olga Molgaard Neilson
By John Stuart Inc., Peter Hvidt
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian designed chairs by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Neilson for John Stuart Inc. Created out of walnut with sloping curved a...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,400Sale Price|40% Off
H 29 in W 72 in D 29 in
Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather sofa 3 seat Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather sofa designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushions. Sofa is in good vintage condition all straps are good w...
Leather, Birch
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...
Upholstery, Walnut
Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern so called Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France and Son, Denmark 1965. The sofa has a solid rosewood frame and black leather seating. ...
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern black Leather 3 seat Sofa nice patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Black leather 3 seat sofa with blonde birch wood legs. Beautiful black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great Danish Mode...
Leather, Birch
Edmond Spence Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edmond Spence mid-century lounge chairs - pair. Each chair measures: 27 wide x 33.5 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 13 (without cushion) and arm height/chair clearance 23 in...
Wood
$1,831 / 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
$7,580 / item
H 70 in W 76 in D 12 in
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
$220 / item
H 12 in Dm 4 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers. Hand formed st...
Ceramic, Cotton
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$1,341 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$1,144
H 16.34 in Dm 29.53 in L 16.34 in
Chrome and Smoked Crystal Round Italian Coffee Table, Giotto Stoppino, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful round coffee or side table in chromed metal with smoked crystal glass top. This stylish coffee table was designed in Italy in the 1970s in the style of Giotto Stoppino. Th...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. We currently have many different Cado pieces in stock and can customize your order to incl...
Teak
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Wood
$2,037 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$16,800
H 12.41 in Dm 39.38 in
Rosewood and marble Coffee Table by Unknown designer, Brazilian Midentury, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brazilian designs inspired many other craftsmen and small manufacturers with their vanguard production concerning Brazilian materiality and the "modern values" of the form...
Marble
Helen Sink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Helen Sink—a tribute to timeless elegance and enduring family heritage. Named in loving memory of Sean’s late grandmother, Helen, this piece embodies grace, strength,...
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
$1,552Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 54 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Laccio Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Laccio Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer, 1980s. A beautiful example of Marcel Breuer's Laccio table, one of the enduring icons of Bauhaus design. Originally conceive...
Steel, Chrome
$576Sale Price|71% Off
H 10.24 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Italian Minimalist Coffee Table in Ash with Grey Glass, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Minimalist coffee table in ash with grey glass, 1970s.
Ash
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