$820
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Gastone Rinaldi Pan Am Dining Chair for Rima Padova, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
Gastone Rinaldi Pan Am Dining Chair by Rima Padova, Italy, 1970s Gastone Rinaldi designed the "Pan Am" dining chair or armchair for Rima Padova around 1970.
Chrome
Set of 4 "Pan Am" Armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Italian armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima. The design of the bucket seat celebrates the Pam Am logo. Gastone Rinaldi (1920-2006) was an Italian designer born in Padua, ...
Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 Pan Am chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 1970s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Arezzo, IT
Set composto da 6 sedie con struttura in metallo cromato finemente curvato e seduta in pelle di color bianco crema modello Pan Am disegnate da Gastone Rinaldi per Rima negli anni 70’.
Steel
Set of Gastone Rinaldi Pan Am Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Austin, TX
These are designed by Gastone Rinaldi and are the Pan Am model from Rima Padova.
Chrome
Gastone Rinaldi “Pan Am” Chair for RIMA Italy
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chromed steel chair was designed at the request of the airline Pan Am by Gastone Rinaldi, one of Italy s most acclaimed designers of the Mid Century era.
Chrome
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima "Pan Am" Chair, Italy 1960s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Naples, IT
La sedia di design Pan-Am, ideata nel 1970 da Gastone Rinaldi per l’azienda Rima, e4' un' icona del design italiano del XX secolo.
Metal
Pair of Pan Am Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage pair of chrome pan armchairs. Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima.
Chrome
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H 30.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
Chrome + Leather Pan Am Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova, 3 Available
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Chicago, IL
A Pan Am chair designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova in the 1970s.
Chrome
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H 28.75 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Gastone Rinaldi Pan Am Dining Chairs for Rima Padova, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
Gastone Rinaldi Pan Am Dining Chairs for Rima Padova, Italy 1970s This set of eight dining chairs or armchairs, model "Pan Am," was designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova ci...
Chrome
Gastone Rinaldi 'Pan Am' Chrome Italian Chairs, Set of Six
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Southampton, NJ
Amazing and Gorgeous set of Gaston Rinaldi chairs, aka "Pan Am" in Incredible condition. Tagged "Made In Italy" No chrome loss anywhere. Just perfectly shiny! Just receive them, set...
Chrome
Set of Pan Am Chairs, Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
(5) Chrome-plated steel frames forming the shape of the legendary and now defunct Pan Am Airlines logo. Upholstered seat cushions (removable).
Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Set of 4 RIMA Pan Am Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 pan am dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA,1960s.
Steel
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H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Set of 4 RIMA Pan Am Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 pan am dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA,1960s.
Steel
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H 32.5 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Italia Chrome Pan Am Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 4 vintage Italian chrome wire frame chairs were designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italia. They feature chrome swivel pedestal bases and a sleek sculptural form. The fr...
Chrome
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H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Pan Am Club Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1960s, Set of Four
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Savona, IT
This set of four club chairs, model "Pan Am" was designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, circa 1960.
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA, Four Chairs Pan Am
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Torino, Piemonte
This set of four club chairs, model "Pan Am" was designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, circa 1960.
Metal
$1,882 / 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
$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
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$6,940 / 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
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$5,005 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$8,709Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$6,822 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 47.25 in
1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA
By Gastone Rinaldi, Eero Saarinen, RIMA, Florence Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning Mid Century Modern Italian set of 4 chairs and round dining table in chromed tube steel. Model name "Margot" by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1968. Suitable for indoor and outdo...
Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Unavailable|$1,320 / set
H 33 in W 20 in D 21 in
Pair of Fasem S34 Chairs in Cognac Leather – Original Upholstery, Italian Design
By Mart Stam
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Offered here is a pair of S34 chairs by Fasem, an elegant example of Italian craftsmanship and minimalist design. Featuring their original c...
Leather
$16,703 / 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
$3,950
H 43.31 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
Umberto Asnago Highback Chair for Giorgetti-Progetti Italy, 1980s
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Almelo, NL
Umberto Asnago wingback chair for Giorgetti-Progetti, Italy, 1980s This is a beautiful wingback chair designed by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti-Progetti in the 1980s. It has been up...
Metal
Mid century italian dining chairs, set of 6 - 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century modern 'boomerang' design dining chairs with new beige skai upholstery. Beautiful elegant design. 1950s - Italy Good overall condition, newly upholstered Dimensions H...
Faux Leather, Wood
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