1965 Pair of Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of chairs came from Harvard University and is accompanied by thorough documentation showing the chairs in the original context.
Oak, Leather
1965 Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This grouping of chairs came from Harvard University and are accompanied by thorough documentation showing the chairs in the original context.
Oak
1975 Bodil Kjaer for CI Designs Rare Teak Slat Seat Arm Chair
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jose Luis Sert, head of architecture at Harvard, specified these chairs for a project at Boston University early on.
Teak
1975 Pair of Bodil Kjaer Teak & Leather Slat Seat Chairs by CI Designs of Boston
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jose Luis Sert, head of architecture at Harvard, specified these chairs for a project at Boston University early on.
Leather, Teak
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
The couple received various awards during their lifetime and posthumously, including the Museum of Modern Art's Organic Furniture Competition Award (1940); the Emmy in Graphics for T...
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Bench 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
The couple received various awards during their lifetime and posthumously, including the Museum of Modern Art's Organic Furniture Competition Award (1940); the Emmy in Graphics for T...
Metal
Sold
H 45.28 in W 21.26 in D 63 in
Vintage Dentist Chair in Decorative Iron and Leather by Harvard, 1910s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare dentist's chair early 1900s Harvard brand. The chair is in finely forged and decorated artistic iron.
Iron
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
The couple received various awards during their lifetime and posthumously, including the Museum of Modern Art's Organic Furniture Competition Award (1940); the Emmy in Graphics for T...
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 21 in D 26 in
Rare Pair of 17th Century French Louis XIII Chairs from the Château de Théobon
Located in Chicago, IL
Over the centuries, furniture and architectural elements from the castle have been sold off including a fireplace in 1924 that now resides in a music room at Harvard University. This...
Linen, Walnut
Alvar Aalto Artek Model 67 Chair from Harvard University
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find and not often seen Aalto model 67 side chair with adjustable backrest. This chair was originally from the Institute of Technology of Harvard University, it is in good, u...
Upholstery, Birch
Set of Four Nichols and Stone Harvard Scholar's Chairs
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Each chair is signed on bottom.
Maple, Lacquer
Sold
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglass LAR Armchair Cat´s Cradle, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Zevenaar, NL
The couple received various awards during their lifetime and posthumously, including the Museum of Modern Art's Organic Furniture Competition Award (1940); the Emmy in Graphics for T...
Metallic Thread
Large Painting on Masonite, Signed Swirnoff
By Lois Swirnoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the interim, from 1969-1975 she was a member of the faculty of Visual and Environmental Studies at the Carpenter Center of Harvard University. She chaired the Art department at Sk...
Acrylic, Masonite
Graffitied Edwardian Harvard Chair
Located in North Egremont, MA
Oak shield backed chair, tagged by some bad boys of Harvard, circa 1896-1900.
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair. Designed by Hans Wegner Name - Sawbuck chair Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and was one of the first fi...
Oak, Leather
$4,545 / set
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs with Teak and Leather by Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful "Scandinavian Modern" easy chairs, by Westnofa, made in the 1960s. The chairs are made from teak and high quality aniline leather and come fully restored.
Leather, Teak
$636Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sculptural Vintage Lounge Armchair Chair Teak, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful Danish lounge chair, frame only. Priced well below market value. We recommend refinishing the frame and re-strapping the seat straps. Re-strapping is often done by an uph...
Teak
$466Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Niels Møller - Chair model 71 - teak - leather seat - 50s - Denmark
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Niels Møller Chair Model 71 in Teak with Leather Seat from the 50s Beautiful vintage Danish Scandinavian chair by Niels Otto Moller model 71, in teak. Beautiful curve of the backres...
Wood, Leather
$815
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair"
By Hans J. Wegner, Plan Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair reupholstered in white fabric. The chair was one of Hans J. Wegners earliest designs made for the new i...
Oak
$3,030 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Model KK161 Pair of Teak Armchairs for Magnus, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable - carefully refurbished - pillows newly upholstered - height of seat 39 cm
Fabric, Teak
$1,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31 in W 25 in D 22 in
Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs. Seats are matching in color, but taken in different lighting. Some glare to wood on photos.
Teak
Danish Modern Easy Chairs in Teak with Slat Backs 1950's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish modern pair of very comfortable easy lounge chairs from the mid 1950's in the style of Arne Vodder and Hans Wegner's classic well-known modern designs. Modern lines w...
Wool, Beech
$979Sale Price|40% Off
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Vintage 60's Chairs in Teak Wood and Leather Danish Design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of chairs with teak wood structure and black leather seat, Danish design, 1960s. Condition: In excellent condition, the seat has been reupholstered. Dimensions: Height 74 ...
Leather, Teak
Vintage Oak Round Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A sculptural mid-century armchair closely following Hans Wegner's celebrated 1949 Round Chair design. The curved crest rail sweeps continuously into the arms, joined at the back with...
Naugahyde, Oak
$4,807 / set
H 29.34 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Hans J. Wegner CH23 Oak Dining Chairs with Woven Seats by Carl Hansen & Søn 196
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Model CH23 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn in the 1960s. These early examples are crafted from oak with woven seats. — Designer: H...
Oak
Pair of French Modernist Teak Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A pair of French modernist armchairs produced in the 1960s, executed in warm teak. The design is defined by a strict, clear frame built from straight, square-section elements, with a...
Fabric, Teak
Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four teak W2 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made for CM Madsen factory. Sometimes referred to as "Heart Chair" and as W2. Draft of 1953, frame made of solid teak, upholste...
Leather, Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chair This chair measures: 19.75 wide x 19 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inches We take our ph...
Teak, Upholstery
$10,220
H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 29.14 in
Wood Back Low Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1965-66
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with suede leather upholstered seat. Letter : CGMT Pb/??-177
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Vintage JH-501 Chair in Oak and Cane c1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Model JH-501: "The Chair", 1949 This early version of Hans Wegner's most iconic design was simply known as the 'The Chair' when it was first produced or fondly as '...
Rattan, Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Reyes Counter Stool in Cherry with Russet Leather
By Martell Woodworks
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a cherry counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid cherry, with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rounded edges. The leather is...
Leather, Cherry
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,631 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$3,450 / set
H 31.89 in W 22.64 in D 19.69 in
Ton Set of Six Armchairs in Bentwood with Red Upholstery
By TON a.s.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ton, set of six armchairs, fabric, bentwood beech, Czech Republic, 1960s This elegant set of dining chairs, manufactured by Ton, features a wonderful bentwood frame. The round shape...
Fabric, Beech
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Optional backsplash Custom sizes available
Marble
Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pearl pendant features hand blown frosted glass in a teardrop shade with an unlacquered brass metal finish. Our take on a pearl earring. DIMENSIONS: 42.5" H x 10" W. Glass shad...
Brass
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.
Pine
$16,551 / 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
$8,542 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Set of Six Designer Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Dining Chairs, two arm and four side chairs. Commercial grade. Arm chairs are 23.5" wide and 22.5" deep.
Fabric, Wood
Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Madison, MS
This lovely upholstered ottoman features black, white, and tan stripes and four black painted legs. It is in great shape and seems practically new, although it was built in the early...
Fabric, Wood
$12,400 / set
H 34.26 in W 25.4 in D 25.01 in
Rare Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, set of six armchairs, model 'J3063', oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s A rare set of mid-century dining chairs model J3063 crafted by Ole Wanscher. Drawing ...
Fabric, Oak
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