Gravity Chair in Blackened and Waxed Steel Plate by Eric Slayton
By Eric Slayton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eric Slayton Gravity Chair, 2018 Blackened and waxed steel plate 26.5 x 48 x 23.5 in Seat height: 14.5 in Eric draws from his passion for nature in creating his Minimalist, organic,...
Steel
$4,663 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Peter Opsvik Modell Polo Leather Lounge Chair Stokke Varier whine red Set of 4
By Stokke
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The armchair with comfortable seat padding as Peter Opsvik do use also for his well known Gravity Chair. The stitches on the tuffled leather is beautiful.
Leather, Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
$1,165 / item
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Peter Opsvik Modell Polo Leather Lounge Chair Stokke Varier whine red
By Stokke
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The armchair with comfortable seat padding as Peter Opsvik do use also for his well known Gravity Chair. The stitches on the tuffled leather is beautiful.
Leather, Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
$1,482Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.64 in W 29.53 in D 55.52 in
'Zero Gravity' Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier, Denmark 1991
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian Ergonomical Design Balance / Rocking Chair 'ZERO GRAVITY' by Norwegian Designer Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier.
Fabric, Bentwood
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.04 in W 25.99 in D 51.97 in
Gravity Balans Reclining Chair in tope by Peter Opsvik for Varier, Norway 1980s
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find am exceptionally rare "Gravity Balans" chair design by Peter Opsvik for Varier.
Fabric, Wood
$1,750
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Authentic Vintage Superleggera Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
It is the chair that defied gravity. In 1957, Gio Ponti famously tested the Superleggera by tossing it from a fourth-story window, watching it float to the ground.
Cane, Wood
Imposter Chair by Undigested
Located in Geneve, CH
A mesmerizing fusion of acrylic materials and aluminum craftsmanship, this chair defies gravity as it appears to float effortlessly.
Aluminum
$4,430
H 37.41 in W 40.16 in D 29.53 in
Deconstructivist Angled Square Chair in Wood, Netherlands 1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This departure from orthodoxy speaks volumes, hinting at a deeper narrative woven into its design. Design The chair's silhouette defies gravity, anchoring itself in a realm where in...
Wood
$1,495
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 20 in
Angular Patinaed Chair in Walnut & Vinyl After Carlo de Carli, USA, c. 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Deland, FL
Artfully designed and crafted, likely custom made, this chair features a gravity-defying cantilevered seat and backrest that seem to float above an audaciously angled set of "V" shap...
Walnut
FLAMINGO chair in pink bouclé by MOĆI Collective
By MOĆI Collective
Located in Como, Italy
FLAMINGO is a chair that defies gravity. Its seemingly floating frame, accented with transparent crystal-resin and chrome details, exudes a sense of lightness and distinctive charact...
Aluminum
$3,497 / item
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 23.63 in
FLAMINGO chair in blush nude leather by MOĆI Collective
By MOĆI Collective
Located in Como, Italy
FLAMINGO is a chair that defies gravity. Its seemingly floating frame, accented with transparent crystal-resin and chrome details, exudes a sense of lightness and distinctive charact...
Aluminum
$9,326 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in
Set of Four Early Edition MR10 Cantilever Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Germany
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hellouw, NL
With a silhouette that seems to defy gravity, these MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe reflect the optimism and boldness of early modernism.
Steel
$3,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hudson, NY
Primarily constructed of wool, the exaggerated texture of this pattern recalls the hand weaving tradition. KNOLL BRNO chair. From KNOLL: The elegant Brno Tubular Chair (1930) has a ...
Steel
$950 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hudson, NY
Primarily constructed of wool, the exaggerated texture of this pattern recalls the hand weaving tradition. KNOLL BRNO chair. From KNOLL: The elegant Brno Tubular Chair (1930) has a ...
Steel
$3,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hudson, NY
Primarily constructed of wool, the exaggerated texture of this pattern recalls the hand weaving tradition. KNOLL BRNO chair. From KNOLL: The elegant Brno Tubular Chair (1930) has a ...
Steel
Modi Contura Zero Gravity Recliner Made by Hjellegjerde
By Hjellegjerde AS
Located in Asker, 30
Unic armchair in ivory colour leather. This armchair has many adjustments,such as back recliner, neck recliner and adjustable pillow for the head. It can rotate 360 degrees, making ...
Leather
Gravity Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Sweden 1984
By Stokke Møbler, Peter Opsvik
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Gravity chair is a design by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Mobler, Sweden 1984 This balancing lounge chair/daybed is a new and exciting experience for the user who uses it This Gra...
Suede, Beech
Sold
H 48.04 in W 28.75 in D 53.15 in
Brown Leather Gravity Balans Relax Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1980s
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Gravity chair was designed by Peter Opsvik in 1983 for Stokke Varier, Norway.
Leather, Bentwood
1980s Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Stafford, TX
The Gravity Balans chair, designed by Peter Opsvik for Varier, is a unique ergonomic recliner that allows for a range of seating positions, from an active kneeling posture to a fully...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Contura Zero Gravity Recliner Chair by Modi, Hjellegjerde
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Contura Zero Gravity Recliner Chair by Modi, Hjellegjerde. Dark green leather.
Leather, Wood
Stokke 1984 Peter Opsvik Duo Balans Balance Gravity Lounge Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Whether you are working at a computer or want to take a snooze, this chair is the right chair. It looks like a piece of art and features three separate seating experiences. Age appro...
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Plywood
Pair Of " Zero Gravity " Lounge Chairs By Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of " zero gravity " outdoor / patio lounge chairs by Brown Jordan.
Danish Modern Contura Zero Gravity Recliner Chair by Modi, Hjellegjerde
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Contura zero gravity recliner chair by Modi, designed by Hjellegjerde.
Iron
Sold
H 42.5 in W 29.5 in D 45 in
Back Saver Zero Gravity Black Leather and Wood Massage Chair Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Back Saver Zero Gravity Massage Chair is an embodiment of comfort and modern design, featuring a sleek mid-century modern style.
Leather
Sold
H 47 in W 26 in D 44 in
Vintage 1980s Stokke Varier Zero Gravity Balance Balans Bentwood Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1980s Stokke Varier Zero Gravity Balance Balans bentwood lounge chair. Item features adjustable headrest, bentwood frame, brown fabric, very nice vintage item, sleek sculptur...
Bentwood
Hjellegjerde Contura Zero Gravity Recliner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice black leather Hjellegjerde Contura zero gravity recliner. Some marks to the base and a few leather discoloration marks in the creases to the leather.
Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Armchair by Peter Opsvik
By Peter Opsvik
Located in London, GB
An unbelievably comfortable and iconic design by Peter Opsvik, this is the Gravity Balans recliner, made by Stokke. This dates from the late 20th century, we have had it recently re-...
Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 28 in D 30 in
Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Red Bordeaux Leather Gravity Lounge Chair, 1 of 3
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
3 chairs available. Very comfortable chairs, the seats recline while sliding. Original plush Bordeaux red leather upholstery. Retain labels.
Leather
Svago SV 395 Zero Gravity Recliner Heated Vibrating Massage
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A commanding presence and technological elegance combine in the Svago ZGR Plus Model SV-395 Zero-Gravity Recliner, a chair designed to offer not just comfort but restorative luxury.
Faux Leather
Sold
H 47.5 in W 30.75 in D 43.3 in
Pair of Svago SV 395 Zero Gravity Recliners Heated Vibrating Massage
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A commanding presence and technological elegance combine in the Svago ZGR Plus Model SV-395 Zero-Gravity Recliner, a chair designed to offer not just comfort but restorative luxury.
Leather
Sold
H 47.25 in W 26.38 in D 52.76 in
Leather and Bentwood Gravity Balans Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke
By Peter Opsvik
Located in London, GB
This is an amazing Gravity Blans armchair, designed by Peter Opsvik and made by Stokke in Norway. This is an early model, from when they were first produced in the early 1990s. We ha...
Limited Edition Knotted Chair by Marcel Wanders for Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The thread is constructed of aramid and carbon fibres, and is knotted into the shape of a chair and then impregnated with epoxy resin and hung in a frame to dry, leaving the final fo...
Rope, Epoxy Resin
Verner Panton Heart Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
In 1958 he returned to Denmark full of unconventional ideas... one of which evolved into the iconic Heart Cone Chair. Defying gravity, the cone was both futuristic and shocking... so...
Metal
Sold
H 38 in W 29 in D 29 in
Mid Century Modern Falcon Chair by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Mobler, c1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Chino Hills, CA
The Falcon Chair is renowned for its unique, gravity-defying design.
Leather, Bentwood
Deconstructivist Angled Square Chair in Wood, Netherlands 1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This departure from orthodoxy speaks volumes, hinting at a deeper narrative woven into its design. Design The chair's silhouette defies gravity, anchoring itself in a realm where in...
Wood
Modernist Fiberglass Space Age Dining Set "Casalino" by Alexander Begge
By Alexander Begge
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Space Age set, "Casalino" dining set designed by Alexander Begge. Set of 4 gravity defying arm chairs. Seldom seen dining table measuring 60" x 45", 29.75" H.
Fabric, Plastic, Fiberglass
Garden globe chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Norway 1980s
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler
Located in ECHT, NL
Some other iconic designs by stokke include the Gravity chair, the Ekstrem (by Terje Ekstrøm) and the globes big brother, the Globe Garden chair.
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Zero Gravity Lounge Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage outdoor Mid-Century Modern zero gravity reclining lounge chair with a metal frame and vinyl straps.
Metal
Sold
H 48.04 in W 28.75 in D 53.15 in
Varier Stokke Gravity Balans Chair, Custom White Leather and Beach, Peter Opsvik
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Varier Stokke Gravity Balans chair, custom white leather and beach, peter Opsvik, 1984.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in
Quirky 1960s Danish Teak Chairs By Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler
By Niels Otto Møller, Hans J. Wegner, Kai Kristiansen, K.S. Mobler
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A playful flair on the stereotypical 4 legged Scandinavian Modern chair. Whilst keeping to the genre and design style, Kristiansen adds panache with their play on angles and perspect...
Wool, Wood, Teak
The Perfect Chair, Retro Leather Zero Gravity Reclining Armchair
Located in London, GB
This is the most comfortable armchair you could ever imagine, it is therefore appropriately called ‘ The Perfect Chair’! Manufactured by Interactive Health, this is quite modern dati...
Leather
Sold
H 49.22 in W 45.28 in D 53.15 in
Stokke Gravity Balans Designer Fabric Chair Rocking Chair Brown Pattern Look
By Stokke Møbler
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Stokke Gravity Balans designer fabric chair rocking chair brown pattern look.
Fabric
Sold
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in L 39.38 in
Stokke Gravity Balans Designer Leather Wood Rocking Chair Brown by Peter Opsvik
By Stokke Møbler, Peter Opsvik
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Stokke Gravity Balans designer leather wood rocking chair brown by Peter Opsvik.
Leather
Gravity and Grace by Reynold Rodriguez
By Reynold Rodriguez
Located in London, GB
", the pair are hand-carved from mahogany felled during the 2017 hurricane in Puerto Rico. The vessel like chairs, have been shaped just enough to be receptive as seating, whilst ...
Mahogany
Vintage Bird Chair and Ottoman by Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Widely known as the “Bird Chair," this tour de force design deploys oversize shock mounts to suspend a wire mesh seat and provide an anti-gravity effect.
Knotted Chair Marcel Wanders for Droog Design, the Netherlands
By Droog, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
A thread constructed of aramid and carbon fibres, is knotted by hand into the shape of a chair and then impregnated with epoxy resin and hung in a frame to dry, leaving the final for...
Rope
Gravity Balans Chair by Peter Opsvik
By Peter Opsvik
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Gravity Balans chair by Peter Opsvik, 1984. Measures: 28.7" W x 44.5", 48.4" H x 53.1" depth seat height: 17.3".
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