Balloon Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The iconic balloon lounge chair by highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen, who designed the
Suede
$1,214
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-century Suede Leather Balloon Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen, 1960s, Denmark
By Hans Olsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Suede Leather Balloon Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen, 1960s, Denmark Measurements
Metal
$1,200
H 25.25 in W 29.1 in D 21.7 in
Mid-Century Danish Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The stylish Balloon Lounge Chair is the work of the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen
Steel
$4,372 / set
H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 24.81 in
Pair of ‚Balloon’ Lounge Chairs by Hans Olsen, Yellow Suede, Denmark, circa 1960
By Hans Olsen
Located in Regensburg, DE
Pair of 1960s ‚Balloon’ lounge chairs (2) by Hans Olsen (Design 1955). Original yellow suede
Metal
$1,999 / item
H 26.78 in W 31.11 in D 24.02 in
Balloon Lounge Chair in Brown Nubuck Leather by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Danish architect, Hans Olsen, who designed the chair in the 1950s. The design of the lounge chair is raw
Steel
$2,600
H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 25.5 in
Mid Century Balloon / Hoop Chair in Red Dyed Suede by Hans Olsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
Attention collectors! This splendid 'balloon lounge chair', designed by Hans Olsen in 1955, is a
Fabric
$1,203Sale Price|25% Off
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
Hans Olsen 'Balloon' Folding Armchair in Nubuck 'Suede', Mid-Century Danish
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
Hans Olsen (designer), Denmark 'Balloon' lounge chair, designed 1955 Black nubuck leather with
Metal
$2,093
H 24.81 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
1960's RARE BALLOON LOUNGE ROCKING ARMCHAIR BY HANS OLSEN FOR WARM NORDIC
By Hans Olsen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
highly collectable Balloon Lounge Chair in Brown Nubuck Leather by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic Please
Suede
Balloon Lounge Chair in Suede, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Lusch & Co
Located in Tilburg, NL
Balloon lounge chair in Suede 1960s. Distinct midcentury balloon lounge chair in a very
Metal
Uncommon Hans Olsen ‘Balloon’ Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Long Beach, CA
A very uncommon chair designed by Hans Olsen for LEA of Denmark in 1955. Very fun simple design
Fantastic Hans Olsen Balloon Chair, circa 1960
By Hans Olsen
Located in Megeve, FR
A rare balloon chair by Hans Olsen, circa 1960, Denmark. All original tan suede upholstery metal
Suede
Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, LEA Design
Located in Chesham, GB
Designer - Hans Olsen Manufacturer - Lea Design Design Period - 1960 to 1969 Production Period
Metal
Vintage Balloon Suede Easy Chair, 1960s, Hungary
By Hans Olsen
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Rare vintage 1960s "Balloon" chair was designed in Hungary. It features a black metal frame with a
Steel
Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, LEA Design
Located in Chesham, GB
A suede and steel balloon armchair design by Hans Olsen for Lea design. The chair is from the
Metal
Orange Balloon Chairs Hans Olsen
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of balloon chairs/cocktail armchair of the 1960s in the style of Hans Olsen. Construction with
Hans Olsen "Balloon" Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hans Olsen "Balloon" Chair features wood arms with a red suede seat and black iron base.
Suede
Hans Olsen, Balloon Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
An early balloon or 'hoop' chair by Hans Olsen, circa 1955, Denmark. All original leather suede
Steel
Hans Olsen, Balloon Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
An early balloon or 'hoop' chair by Hans Olsen, circa 1955, Denmark. All original leather suede
Steel
Hans Olsen, balloon chair in suede
By Hans Olsen
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Balloon chair in yellow suede of Hans Olsen by LEA-design. Armrest in teak, iron frame finished in
Iron
Hans Olsen, Balloon - Hoop Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
A rare balloon - or hoop - chair by Hans Olsen, circa 1955, Denmark. All original tan suede
Steel
Hans Olsen Suede 'Balloon' Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Suede hoop chair on a black enameled tubular frame with handsome wood armrests and sheep seat
Metal
Cowhide Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Diest, BE
1950s ‚Balloon’ lounge chair by Hans Olsen (Design 1955), Denmark. Original cowhide. Black
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Balloon Chairs by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of balloon chairs by Hans Olsen. Steel black lacquered frame
Leather, Suede
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H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen Produced in Denmark by Lea Design, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Hitchin, England
Balloon / hoop chair by Hans Olsen and produced in Denmark by Lea Design during the 1960s. Original
Metal
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H 26.38 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Beautiful pair of Vintage balloon arm chairs by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A sculptural pair of Balloon Chairs by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, Denmark, 1950s. These iconic
Suede
Patinated set of 'Balloon' Chairs by Hans Olsen, Denmark 1950s
By Hans Olsen, LEA AS
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Lovely set of two original Balloon chairs by Hans Olsen in beautifully patinated leather
Steel
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H 25.6 in W 30.71 in D 25.99 in
1960s Danish Balloon Lounge Chair In Ochre Suede, Steel & Teak By Hans Olsen
By LEA Design, Hans Olsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An iconic 1960s Danish Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design. In warm ochre-coloured suede
Steel
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H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 24.02 in
'The Balloon' Chair in Patinated Light Suede by Hans Olsen and Lea Design, 1960s
By LEA Design, Hans Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Balloon chair in patinated light suede, teak and black painted metal designed by Hans Olsen and
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian balloon chair by Hans Olsen. Steel black lacquered frame. Armrest
Leather
1960s Hans Olsen Balloon / Hoop Chair in Red Suede
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hans Olsen Balloon / Hoop chair in red suede. Teak arms, iron legs. Purchased from a
Iron
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H 29.53 in W 25.01 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Colorful Balloon Lounge Chairs by Hans Olsen Teak Red Yellow Black, 1950
By Hans Olsen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful set of two Hans Olsen balloon lounge chairs with teak armrests. A unique pop art design
Metal
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H 25.25 in W 30.38 in D 27 in
1960s Danish Leather Balloon Chair Hans Olsen Mid-Century Suede Sling Hoop Teak
By LEA Design, Hans Olsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavily patinated original dark brown suede leather, no rips, no tears, some stains, ready to use. Metal frame with teak armrests. W: 30 3/8 x D: 27 x Seat H: 15 / Arm H: 22.25 / Bac...
Metal
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H 29.5 in W 23.6 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century 1950s Danish Leather Sling Hoop Balloon Chair Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Suede and Enameled Steel Balloon or Hoop Armchair, Design by Hans Olsen for LEA. Early and
Steel, Iron
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H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 24.41 in
Vintage 1950s Real Red Leather Balloon Easy Chair by Hans Olsen for LEA, Denmark
By Hans Olsen, LEA AS
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Balloon chair Design: Hans Olsen Producer: LEA A/S, Denmark Decade
Metal
Hans Olsen for LEA 1955 Balloon Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Hans Olsen for LEA Balloon chair. Designed in 1955 and manufactured with lacquered metal, teak
Metal
Set Balloon Chairs by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By LEA Design, Hans Olsen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of 2 'Balloon' chair designed by Hans Olsen. Black metal frame with seat in suede leather
Leather
Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for LEA Design, Denmark, 1960
By LEA Design, Hans Olsen
Located in Wilnis, UT
Iconic “Balloon” chair designed by famous Danish designer Hans Olsen, manufactured by LEA Design in
Metal, Chrome
Three "balloon" Chairs by Lusch en Co, Germany 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Lusch & Co
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green suede lounge chairs and black metal frame. In good vintage condition. In the style of Hans
Metal
Vintage Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for LEA
By Hans Olsen
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
- Balloon chair manufactured by Lea and designed by Hans Olsen in 1955 - Original without any
$1,249 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Prismatic Opaline Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Prismatic Opaline Pendant Italy, 21st Century Large two part opaline glass pendant with brass hardware. 12”dia x 32”h (fixture) Ref. L3485 *4-6 Week Lead Time* *EU Wiring / Not UL L...
Brass
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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,003 / set
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Set of Two Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designer: Jules Leleu Source: France Period: 1930-1939 It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the orig...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
1950 Post Office Wastebasket Iron Seymour Robins Sondra Kay Trash Can
By Seymour Robins
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Brown burlap bag with black atomic frame, cabin modern rustic vibe.
Iron
Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona stools or ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. Retains Knoll tag underneath. They have been cleaned and a leather condit...
Metal
Danish Large Dining or Conference Table in Oregon Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Conference or large dining table, Oregon pine, Denmark, 1960s Impressive in its size, this Danish table can be used in multiple settings. As a very large dining table to fit many r...
Pine
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
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Pair of cactus brass lamps, Italy 2000s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large cactus table lamps, Italy circa 2000s. The Mid-Century Modern pair of lamps is made of hammered brass and a white glass globe, nesting the light. The Italian lamps have...
Brass
Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Original Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima. About George Nakashima: George Katsutoshi Nakashima was an American woodworker, architect, and furniture maker who was one of ...
Walnut
$4,639 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Hide, Maple
$7,845 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$2,016 / item
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO 5 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...
Ceramic, Mirror
Custom Made Gueridon Day Bed with Client's Own Fabric - COM
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottoman, GUERIDON is launching a full line of fully customizable and fully compatible stools, bar stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the sa...
Fabric, Wood
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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