$350 / item
Skyscraper Chair by Gasser Chair Company
By Gasser Chair Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aluminum and naugahyde aluminum stacking chair by Gasser Chair Company, c.1960s, USA. The Skyscraper model S-89 features an aluminum frame with a brown naugahyde seat and seat back.
Aluminum
2010s Jesus Gasca for STUA Gas Desk Chair in Brown Leather with Black Frame
By Jesus Gasca, STUA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Gas Desk Chairs, originally designed by Jesus Gasca for STUA in 1999.
Aluminum
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Off Armchair Low 5W Gas Lift by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Off Chair provides all the classic functions of a task chair with essential technical elements such as gas lift and tilt functions beautifully integrated into the construction of the...
Textile
FK6725 Bird Tulip Chair Green by Fabricius & Kastholm Knoll 1990s
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Aachen, NW
All chairs features a gas lift and a tilt mechanism, so they can be used as conference chairs or office chairs.
Aluminum
2019 Vitra All Plastic Dining Chairs by Jasper Morrison in Graphite Grey
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The high-quality plastics that Vitra has developed are superior to the plastics of past decades; Naturally dyed-through polypropylene is a modern plastic formulation that is sustaina...
Rubber
Stackable Air-Chair by Jasper Morrison, Magis, 2000s
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Budapest, HU
From the 2000s, Magis has been creating the elegantly minimalistic Air-Chair, designed by Jasper Morrison. Known for his clean and stripped-down designs, Morrison's approach is evide...
Plastic, Fiberglass
Modern Office Chairs, Made in Italy, Soft Full Grain Leather
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This Italian modern office chair features gas seat height adjustment and tilt control mechanism (basic Synchro).
Leather
Swivel Stools by Gasser Chair Company
By Gasser Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four vintage stools upholstered in heavy grade vinyl with swivel seats and memory return. Stainless footrest with black painted aluminum legs. Well constructed. Others available. Ple...
Vintage Petroliana Metal Shell Oil Gas Station Chair
By Shell Oil
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The chair has pressed arms and is very comfortable , originally these were used in front of the gas stations customers waiting area or for weary travelers .
Metal
Pair Of Leather Jacobsen Swan Chairs W/labels
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen , designed 1957 , pair of black leather Swan chairs with rare gas lift mechanism . Both chairs are labelled Fritz Hansen with the production date .
Vintage Set of 6 Tubular Frame Chairs in the Style of Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in Oirlo, LI
The idea of the tubular frame chair arose from an experiment with gas pipelines.
Chrome
Christopher Guy Megeve Cream Leather Office Desk Captains Chair
By Christopher Guy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning RRP £2430 Christopher Guy Megeve pearl leather height adjustable office chair A very good looking and piece, it has a lovely pearl...
Leather
Sold
H 43.12 in W 21.66 in D 26.78 in
Bevan Funnell Directors Green Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair New Lift Base
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Bevan Funnel directors green leather captains office chair with new gas lift base This is a very rare chair from their early...
Leather
Sold
H 0.4 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Maarten Baas, sweepers clock, signed& numbered, icon Dutch contemporary design
By Maarten Baas
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
To this end, he modified design classics such as the Rietveld chair with a gas burner. He became world famous with his blackened furniture.
Other
Stua Gas Spanish Modern Office Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Dealer: S138XX
Metal
Sold
H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 22.84 in
Cognac Bird Tulip Office Chair by Fabricius & Kastholm Alfred Kill 1970s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Aachen, NW
The Cognac leaher has an amazing patina. The chair features a gas lift and a tilt mechanism, so it is useable as conference chair or office chair.
Aluminum
Sold
H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 22.84 in
12x FK6725 Bird Tulip Chair Racing Green by Fabricius & Kastholm Knoll 1990s
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Aachen, NW
All chairs features a gas lift and a tilt mechanism, so they can be used as conference chairs or office chairs.
Aluminum
Sold
H 34.85 in W 25.01 in D 25.79 in
Fine Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original beech framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair A very good looking well mad...
Leather
Sold
H 29 in W 19.63 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Gasser “California Cocktail Lounge” Vinyl & Aluminum Side Chairs, 1960
By Gasser Chair Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fabulous pair of very uncommon circa 1960 orange & gold vinyl and brushed aluminum model L-90 side chairs by the Gasser Chair Co. from their “California Cocktail Lounge” line.
Aluminum
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Brass
$4,682
H 49.02 in W 20.48 in D 94.49 in
Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Sideboard Cabinet with Pink Mirrors, 1960s
By Salvati & Tresoldi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This sideboard cabinet, crafted in the 1960s by Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi, is a prime example of how neoclassical design principles were incorporated into midcentury Furn...
Glass, Cherry, Teak
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$4,084
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
Fabric, Mahogany
Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning beige travertine CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design pi...
Travertine
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
$2,100 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
$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
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$6,885 / 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
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega Smoked Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Mortsel, BE
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Scavo Style, Chrome Base Sculptural table lamp, by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, is an example of Italian Space Age design from th...
Metal, Chrome
$13,600 / set
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962, set of two. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchairs, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commit...
Velvet
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...
Oak
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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