$3,303 / 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
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
Upholstery, Wood
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
$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
$2,643Sale 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
$7,545Sale Price|25% Off
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 37.41 in
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
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 Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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 Bruno Mathsson, Karl 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 GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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 Alessandro Mendini, Vitra
Located in Wilnis, UT
A unique miniature of the Lassu' chair by Alessandro Mendini, manufactured by Vitra in Germany
Bronze
$6,541Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$17,505 / 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
$9,093 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$16,755 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$6,253 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$13,569 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Sacurá - Sculptural light pendant in brass with natural finish without varnish. The finish on this sculptural pendant light darkens over time. The mall cotton domes in various colors...
Brass
$7,622 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$8,900 / set
H 34.75 in W 29.25 in D 30 in
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and brown beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 34.75” x 29.25” W x 30” D Seat height: 15”
Velvet, Wood
Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is a contemporary update of an obscure desi...
Sheepskin, Beech
$37,325 / item
H 21 in W 69 in D 57 in
Porcelain Cassiopeia 7 V2: Mobile Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a horizontal mobile chandelier with 7 glowing cast porcelain polyhedrons. The Cassiopeia series was designed for spaces with lower ceiling heights where a horizontal chandel...
Brass
USM Olive Green Nightstand P2 Storage System
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
The classic nightstand with a 6" drop down door that locks with the twist of a coin. Available in 15 standard surface colors. Offered by M2L. With one drop down door. Designed by S...
Chrome
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.
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