Customizable Gubi Beetle Dining Chair by GamFratesi
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
decade for Danish Italian duo GamFratesi’s Beetle Dining Chair to become a genuine design classic. The
Textile
Gubi Beetle Dining Chair by GamFratsei, Set of Four
By Gubi
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Beetle Dining Chair by Gubi, a stunning addition to any dining space. Crafted with
Metal
Gubi Beetle Dining Chair by GamFratsei, Set of Six
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Beetle Dining Chair by Gubi, a stunning addition to any dining space. Crafted with
Metal
$1,350 / set
H 34.2 in W 22 in D 22.8 in
2024 Set of 4 GamFratesi for GUBI Beetle Outdoor Dining Chairs with Seat Cushion
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Beetle Outdoor Dining Chairs, originally designed by GabFratesi for GUBI in
Plastic
$336Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 14.57 in
Gubi Beetle Bar Chair by GamFratesi Upholstered by Kvadrat
By Raf Simons, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Basildon, London
The Gubi Beetle Bar Chair by GamFratesi, upholstered by Kvadrat, is a sophisticated blend of
Metal
Gubi Beetle Pink Velvet Lounge Chair by GamFratsei
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Gubi Beetle Pink Velvet Lounge Chair, a luxurious addition to any living space
Metal
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H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Gubi Beetle Dining Chairs by GamFratesi Upholstered with Ria, Kvadrat Raf Simons
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Raf Simons
Located in Basildon, London
The Gubi Beetle Dining Chair by GamFratesi, upholstered with Ria by Kvadrat Raf Simons, seamlessly
Metal
Set of Two Velvet Gubi Beetle Chairs with Conical Legs
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Gubi Beetle Conical metal base Upholstery: PG3 Velluto Cotone (Velvet) G075/414 Welt/piping
Velvet
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H 34.3 in W 22.8 in D 19.3 in
2024 Pair of GamFratesi for GUBI Beetle Meeting Chairs Upholstery & Walnut Shell
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Beetle Meeting Chairs, originally designed by GamFratesi for GUBI in 2013. These
Metal
Set of Four Beetle Dining Chair, Conic Brass Base, Belsuede #132
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle chair has since its introduction in 2013 being well received by end-consumers as well as
Brass
$17,075 / 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
$9,238 / 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
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
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
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Mateo, CA
Set of five Harry Bertoia side chairs manufactured by Knoll. These chairs date to around 1970. They have a chrome finish. The chairs have black vinyl seat pads. The pads are Knoll re...
Chrome
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$817Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Scandinavian Flower Table "Miami" by Nils Jonsson for Troeds
By Hugo Troeds, Nils Jonsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
"Miami" by Nils Jonsson for Hugo Troeds, Sweden, 1960s. This elegant flower table showcases the refined simplicity of Scandinavian mid-century design. Its top is encased in copper, f...
Brass
$8,056 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
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
$5,711 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
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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