1980s Prototype Wall Bench and Foot Rest by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen
By PP Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Prototype wall bench and foot rest, designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen for PP Möbler Denmark. 1980s.
Leather, Maple
Pair Tank Chairs 400 by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Gunnar Aagaard Andersen Fabric.
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Alvar Aalto 400 "Tank" lounge chairs, manufactured by Artek upholstered in Letters fabric designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen. These chairs appear unused.
Fabric, Birch
Tank Lounge Chair 400 by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Gunnar Aagaard Andersen Fabric.
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Kansas City, MO
Alvar Aalto 400 "Tank" lounge chair, manufactured by Artek upholstered in Letters fabric designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen. The chair appears unused.
Fabric, Birch
$10,788 / item
Chair "the Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
By Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
The concept behind The Art of Sitting is based on the quote by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen: ”In order to sit well, one must be able to sit differently.”
Granite
George Mulhauser Mr. Chair and Ottoman, 1960
By George Mulhauser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful bentwood walnut shell with new upholstery in taupe Letters from Kvadrat, designed in 1955 by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen. Rare example with continuous walnut bentwood segments.
Steel
Pair of Square Midcentury Stools with Metal Frame by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Steel And Brass Upholstered Stools, Ca. 1970s, H 19" W 16" L 16" Steel and brass frames with Gunnar Aagaard Andersen Letters upholstery by Maharam.
Brass, Chrome
Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Woll Rug
By Vincent van Gogh, Ege Axminster A/S
Located in Firenze, FI
Ege Carpets builds a new showroom in 1957, "Det Skæve Hus" (The Crooked House), designed by Professor Gunnar Aagaard Andersen In 1985, Ege Carpets was listed on the Copenhagen Stock ...
Wool
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Alvar Aalto Armchairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Austin, TX
Model 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and sought after combination ...
Nylon, Beech
$3,470 / set
H 28.35 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model 69 chairs, manufactured during the 2nd World War years in Finland in the 1940s. The iconic L-leg is different in these pieces compared to the normal....
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" by Artek, 1970s
By Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced late 1970s by Artek. Excellent condition, no signs of usage. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was created for the interior of a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Fi...
Birch
'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada. The Tank sofa is a rare design featuring a cantilevered frame in a bent birch wood that gives the sofa a floating ...
Upholstery, Birch
Bench by Krogenäs, Norway, 1960s
By Furusnickarn AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine bench by Krogenäs, newly upholstered in sheepskin. Produced in Norway.
Sheepskin, Pine
Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A low pine bench with shoe rack designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 31.0"W x 12.75"D Seat Height (inc...
Wood, Pine
$982 / set
H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Alvar Aalto Artek Chair 69 Pair Finland 1950s Vintage Original
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 69 chairs 2 pcs, birch. The chairs are from around the 1950s. Wear consistent with age. Designer Alvar Aalto. The chairs are sold as a pair, the price includes two chairs.
Birch
$2,571
H 17.13 in W 66.93 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Modern Bench "Asserbo" by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern bench “Asserbo” by Børge Mogensen. Made by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden around 1970. The frame is made from acid-stained solid pine. Good vintage condition wi...
Pine
Swedish Designer, Low Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A low pine bench, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Pine
$3,074 / set
H 30.71 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
pair of model 66 chairs by alvar aalto for finmar, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
very early pair of 66 chairs that have aged well, with a rich colour and plenty of character. one chair retains its finmar plaque, while the other shows impressions where a plaque wa...
Birch
Model 406 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Finland. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Previous mark where ICF label was is pictured for both chairs.
Cotton, Birch
$958Sale Price|30% Off
H 15.75 in W 37.41 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Solid Pine Bench by Fröseke, Furniture Maker in Sweden, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This bench and hall storage is made in solid pine and produced in Sweden at Fröseke Fruniture during the 1970s. Its solid pine with minimalistic features is a nice way of showing th...
Pine
$1,773Sale Price / set|76% Off
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Rare Pair of Sleek Molded Plywood Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sleek pair of molded birch plywood armchairs in the manner of Alvar Aalto having sophisticated sculptural form and terrific comfort. arm height 25
Plywood
GP, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1978
Located in Stamford, CT
GP, Swedish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1978 Mid-century modern bench designed and produced in Sweden in 1978. This example features an interesting carved apr...
Pine
$7,400
H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 29.93 in
Guhl Chair by Willy Guhl '1. Edition, Special Sealed, Safe Surface'
By Willy Guhl
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic qual...
Concrete
$2,191Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model E66 chairs, designed in 1930s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold as a set. We can dismantle the chairs...
Birch, Bentwood
Art Deco Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Discometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. An eye-catching piece for a beautiful table. • Diskometal metal vase with curvy opening • Designer: Just Andersen • Style: D...
Metal
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Black
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Brutalist cabinet made of solid oak by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept Dimensions: 180 x 80 x 45 cm - Custom size on request Unique piece made to order. Founded by a...
Oak
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$530Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$2,285
H 21.66 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.6. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren After observing and analysing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of ...
Paper
$83,901 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
$8,800 / item
H 30 in W 84 in D 42 in
Orbit Mother of Pearl Inlay Oval Dining Table by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
The Orbit Dining Table is a striking blend of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship. Featuring a bold concentric line pattern, the tabletop is meticulously handcrafted us...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$8,750 / set
H 25.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950 A highly unique vanity table with elegant and graceful proportions. Hand-crafted from warm-toned...
Glass, Maple
Levitaz Armchair, Mirror Polished Cast Bronze, Contemporary
By Katz Studio
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
The Levitaz Armchair operates at the threshold of presence and absence. Rather than defining a seat through traditional framing, its form is revealed entirely through the cascading p...
Bronze
$6,285
H 19.69 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Stool for Willy Beck, Rosewood & Leather
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark, 1950s. Brazilian rosewood and leather. Marked. Dimensions: H: 50 cm / 19 3/4'' W: 56 cm / 22'' D: 4...
Leather, Rosewood
$12,000
H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 41.34 in
Very rare 'Impala' lounge chair, Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Gillis Lundgren
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A true gem from the 1970s – the Impala lounge chair, designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA. The model was introduced in 1972 but discontinued just a year later due to high production ...
Steel
Mirror 'OKO 75' in Stainless Steel by Zieta, (In Stock)
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"OKO 75 contemporary mirror by Zieta (New model from 2020 collection) Stainless steel Measures: 75 x 6 cm. Zieta is best known for his collection of stools “Plopp” made through the...
Stainless Steel
$4,080
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.37 in
Early 20th Century Freestanding Danish Empire Sofa in Oak & Velour, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
A finely crafted early 20th century freestanding sofa in solid oak, featuring rich hand-carved details and a structured architectural form. The piece reflects a blend of historic rev...
Fabric, Textile, Oak, Velvet
$26,105 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rare Dining Set with Table and Four Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare dining set in patinated masur birch. Dining table (model 91) and four chairs (model 611). Maker Huonekalutehdas Korhonen Oy. Table size 125 cm diameter.
Birch
Charlotte Perriand Tripod Chair in Ash
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charlotte Perriand Tripod Chair in Ash. Designed 1947 for l'Equipment de la Maison. Manufactured by B.C.B, France. Provenance: Sotheby's Paris, May 24, 2002 Michael Mahara...
Ash
Danish Midcentury Vintage Rattan Pendant, Made in the 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A cosy large pendant light in rattan. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1960s. This pendant gives a calm and cosy light to your home. A beautiful object that pairs well with many type...
Rattan
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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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