$3,389 / set
H 38.98 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Lounge Chairs, Functionalism, Probably Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of lounge chairs with adjustable backrests and straight armrests with bars. The thick cushions
Fabric, Wood
CDC.1 Lounge Chair, American Walnut
By Gubi, Carlo di Carli
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo de Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly Minimalist
Walnut
CDC.1 Lounge Chair, Black High Gloss
By Gubi, Carlo di Carli
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly minimalist
Oak
J.J.P Oud easy chairs Rotterdamse Spaarbank Netherlands 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
was to practice ‘poetic functionalism’. Oud’s easy chairs are rarely seen outside of museums and are
Steel
Pair of CDC.1 Lounge Chairs, Black High Gloss
By Gubi, Carlo di Carli
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly minimalist
Oak
CDC.1 Lounge Chair, Brown Stained Oak High Gloss
By Gubi, Carlo di Carli
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly minimalist
Oak
$3,899 / item
H 28.35 in Dm 32.29 in
Customizable Gubi CDC Lounge Chair Fully Upholstered by Carlo de Carli
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
CDC.1 Lounge Chair was designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly minimalist
Textile
$1,975
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism This sculptural bentwood
Upholstery, Hardwood
Jonas Bohlin Concrete and Steel Table
By Källemo, Jonas Bohlin
Located in Long Island City, NY
known, his controversial Concrete Chair which took functionalism to an aesthetic extreme. The form is
Concrete, Metal
$2,711Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Grey Tubular Gottwald Armchairs by Ladislav Žák, New Leather Upholstery
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. The armchairs perfectly embody the elegance of Czechoslovak Functionalism. The frame of the chairs is
Chrome
$4,110 / set
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Functionalist Cantilever Armchairs with Wooden Armrests, Cz 1930
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
elegant simplicity characteristic of 1930s Czechoslovak functionalism. Perfect as accent chairs in a
Chrome
$10,290
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 37.41 in
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
perfect synthesis of functionalism and sophisticated style. The chair features dynamic lines, comfortable
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four H-214 Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Walnut, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague 8, CZ
delicate floral pattern. The style bridges Czech functionalism and early modernism. Chairs are in original
Wood, Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Hans J. Wegner, a Pair of 1977 Limited Edition Walnut Armchairs “China Chairs”
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vejle, DK
with his flair for expressive and sculptural functionalism. Limited edition of 250 chairs made in 1977
Walnut
Steel Tube and Leather Chair by Eskil Sundahl, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
1930s Functionalism chair by Swedish architect Eskil Sundahl. Frame in nickel-plated steel pipes
Steel
Rare Chrome Bauhaus / Functionalism Armchair, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s (not later production) - Very good original condition - Very stylish, simple design.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Set of four chairs with table by Robert Slezák, functionalism, 1935
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
table is worn out of use. Chairs is made of chromed pipes and plywood. Original preserved condition
Chrome
Carlo Scarpa Pair of Mod.618 Chairs
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
618 is the chair designed by Carlo Scarpa for Meritalia. Carlo Scarpa's 618 chair combines pure
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chair by Ab Diö Slöjd Och Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Diö Slöjd & Mobler
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish Modernism centre around minimalism, simplicity and functionalism, and this chair achieves to
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 40.75 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Swedish Cabinetmaker Sinuous Upholstered Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, simplicity, and functionalism. This chair achieves to follow these principles while offering plenty of
Fabric, Wood
Finnish Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Tapered Legs, Finland Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
functionalism. This elegant lounge chair is the visual definition of these characteristics with lines
Fabric, Wood
Chinese Provincial Roundback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
techniques to create an elegant functionalism that has defined this chair's presence over the centuries, and
Elm
19th Century Chinese Roundback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
techniques to create an elegant functionalism that has defined this chair's presence over the centuries, and
Elm
Chinese Roundback Chair, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
techniques to create an elegant functionalism that has defined this chair's presence over the centuries, and
Elm
Bruno Mathsson Eva Chair Midcentury, 1940s
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Milano, IT
functionalism. The chair is in good condition but has a slight wear in the left armrest. It has been produced
Wood
Chinese Provincial Roundback Chair, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
techniques to create an elegant functionalism that has defined this chair's presence over the centuries, and
Elm
1960s Danish Teak and Steel Side Chairs by Borge Mogensen
Located in Victoria, BC
the 1950s these chairs blend functionalism with woodworking expertise, marking an early example of
Teak
Swedish Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
functionalism. This chair achieves to follow these principles while offering plenty of visually arresting
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Oak stacking chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Den Haag, ZH
colours. In case of the oak webbing chairs minimalism meets functionalism in their clear structure which
Oak
Hans J. Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1980
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wilnis, UT
sculptural functionalism. The chair has the original manufacturer's label. It remains in good original
Leather, Cherry
Pair of Swedish 1940s Slipper Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
subtly tapering legs in birch. Swedish Functionalism period, 1940s. Chairs are offered at a special
Birch, Upholstery
Grandessa Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto, Sweden, 1960s
By Lena Larsson
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Functionalism. This Scandinavian Design chair is marked with a stamp under the seat.
Wood
Vitra Miniature Lassu Chair by Alessandro Mendini, Germany, 1990
By Vitra, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Wilnis, UT
A unique miniature of the Lassu' chair by Alessandro Mendini, manufactured by Vitra in Germany
Bronze
Pair of Parchment Night Stands with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$2,155 / 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
Handcrafted Walnut & Oak Night Stands
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A pair of black walnut hand-crafted nightstands, or end tables, in a modernist design. Constructed from finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed drawer carcass...
Oak, Walnut
$2,300 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
1000 Design Classics
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
The most innovative, iconic, and influential products ever designed - from 1663 to the present day Originating from the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking three-volume Phaidon De...
Paper
$2,082 / set
H 3.15 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Architectural Bronze Square Push and Pull Door Handle and Letterbox
Located in London, GB
Square push and pull door handle and matching letter box with rhythmic relief resembling the waves of sound; Their original patina brings out the relief even stronger. They are produ...
Bronze
$8,895
H 32.5 in W 108 in D 33 in
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$3,850 / set
H 34 in W 26 in D 33 in
Elegant Pair of Mahogany & Upholstered Art Deco Vintage French Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of large elegant French antique Art Deco chairs having gorgeously grained mahogany frames, especially beautiful from the back, recently upholstered in neutral greige (greyish be...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Bertu Stools, Boca Uno Dining Stool, Modern
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stools, Boca Uno Dining Stool, Modern Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps ...
Wood, Maple
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A plywood and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 14.25” Arm Height (inches): 22.5" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Fabric, Wood
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
$3,511 / item
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Dedar Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Laurence Dining Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity ...
Bouclé, Wood, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet
Classic Modernist Slat Bench / Table after George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Slat Bench / Table after George Nelson , A bit more unusual than most with the leg mount separators,, Beautiful warm tones of woods. Quality construction..Great des...
Wood, Walnut
Chouchou High Green Side Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Chouchou high green side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D39 x H57 cm Materials: ceramic Also available in different Colours. Chouchou bears the contours of an antique column – which, ...
Ceramic
Ultra Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Copper Pendant Light in very fine condition designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. * Round copper lacqured pendant light * Designer: Jo Hammerborg * Mod...
Metal, Copper
$4,800
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Unusual Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bentwood Arm Lounge Chair Ca '1950's
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and hard to find Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture lounge chair. Distinct bentwood arms and a floating seat with decorative steel bars on the back. Reupholstered, new spring...
Mahogany
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