Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chairs like the Encore, Viking and Bambino and lounge seating such as Diplomat and Cloud ensured Howard Keith’s position as one of the country’s top furniture designers in the 1940s ...
Fabric, Wood
1950's Vintage Cocktail Chair by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant vintage cocktail chair, this was made by Howard Keith, it dates from the 1950’s.
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Howard Keith Bambino Chairs
By Howard Keith
Located in London, England
Pair of His and Hers Bambino armchairs by Howard Keith produced by HK Furniture. Solid beech frames and newly covered in boucle. Circa 1950. H 91cm x W 60cm x D 75cm / H 98cm x W 74c...
Beech
Rare Lounge Chair by Howard Keith Diplomat 70s
By Howard Keith
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare lounge chair by John Home and made by Howard Keith Model "Diplomat" 1970s.
Fabric
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 33.47 in D 34.65 in
Original 1950's Lounge Chair in Burnt Orange Velvet by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in Tarleton, GB
Original 1950's Howard Keith Lounge Armchair in Burnt Orange Velvet Welcome to The Rare Chair Company, your premier destination for meticulously restored vintage furniture.
Velvet, Beech
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Bambino Wingback Armchair by Howard Keith, 1950s, England
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A pair of highly collectible midcentury Bambino wingback armchairs designed by Howard Keith for HK furniture. England, circa mid-1950s. These stunning armchairs feature a beautifu...
Wool, Beech
C20th Swivel Kohinoor Armchair by Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
Kohinoor lounge low-back armchair designed by Howard Keith from 1970s. Possibly the most comfortable swivel armchair ever built, which is also a very Classic statement piece. Newly r...
Wool
Howard Keith Bambino Chair Blue Wool
By Howard Keith
Located in Otley, GB
This Howard Keith “Bambino” armchair is a piece of history from the British midcentury company, HK Furniture.
Beech
1949 Howard Keith Bambino Encore Lounge Cocktail Chair
By Howard Keith
Located in London, England
Vintage 1949 Howard Keith 'Bambino' encore lounge or cocktail chair.
Fabric, Wood
Howard Keith “Bambino” Lounge Chairs in Mohair, England, C.1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Westport, CT
These Howard Keith “Bambino” lounge chairs epitomize HK Furniture’s legacy and mid-century English design.
Mohair, Beech
Sold
H 36 in W 34 in D 35 in
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Howard Keith Leather Swivel Chairs on Chrome Base
By Howard Keith
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A pair of original, Howard Keith Leather swivel chairs in excellent condition.
Chrome
A Pair of Mid-Century 'Bambino' Armchairs by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Mid-Century 'Bambino' armchairs designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture. Solid beech, re-upholstered in bouclé. Dimensions: H 88cm W 66cm D 65cm Seat H 40cm
Bouclé, Beech
Sold
H 49.22 in W 29.93 in D 25.2 in
1960s Vintage Leather Swivel Desk Chair by John Home for Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
This vintage leather desk chair was made by Howard Keith in the 1960s, it was designed by John Home and is called the 'Trend' chair.
Steel
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chairs for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chairs like the Encore, Viking and Bambino and lounge seating such as Diplomat and Cloud ensured Howard Keith’s position as one of the country’s top furniture designers in the 1940s ...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 49.22 in W 29.93 in D 25.2 in
1960s Vintage Leather Swivel Desk Chair by John Home for Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
This vintage leather desk chair was made by Howard Keith in the 1960s, it was designed by John Home and is called the ‘Trend’ chair.
Leather
Sold
H 35.04 in W 27.17 in D 33.47 in
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England 1950s - for Nina
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chairs like the Encore, Viking and Bambino and lounge seating such as Diplomat and Cloud ensured Howard Keith’s position as one of the country’s top furniture designers in the 1940s ...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 49.22 in W 29.93 in D 25.2 in
1960s Vintage Leather Swivel Desk Chair by John Home for Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
This vintage leather desk chair was made by Howard Keith in the 1960s, it was designed by John Home and is called the ‘Trend’ chair.
Leather
Retro Howard Keith Armchair
By Howard Keith
Located in Redruth, GB
Retro Howard Keith armchair. Single retro armchair with original upholstery on chrome swivel base. Please click our logo for more items, and to see our full inventory.
Sold
H 33 in W 20 in D 20 in
Howard Keith Cocktail Chair Encore Lounge Chairs Midcentury Original 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard Keith Midcentury Reupholstered Encore chair 1950s Practical and beautiful.
Pair of Howard Keith Encore Cocktail Chairs Mid-Century Original 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard Keith Mid-Century Pair of Encore chair 1950s Practical and beautiful.
Oak
Howard Keith Bambino Chair
Located in London, GB
A Bambino Wingback Chair Designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture London Ltd.
A Pair Of Howard Keith Bambino Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Fantastic Pair of Bambino Chairs Designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture London Ltd
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Howard Keith
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture in London.
A pair of Bambino chairs by Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
50s stylized chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
A pair of Bambino chairs by Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
stylized 50s chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
1950's Bambino Armchair by Howard Keith in Olive Chenille
By Howard Keith
Located in Tarleton, GB
Introducing the Howard Keith Bambino chair in opulent olive green chenille, exclusively from The Rare Chair Company.
Chenille, Foam, Beech
Sold
H 35.04 in W 25.6 in D 35.04 in
Pair of Bambino Chairs by Howard Keith for H.K Furniture, circa 1950
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
A pair of bambino chairs by Howard Keith for H.K Furniture, circa 1950.
Fabric, Beech
Howard Keith Bambino Chair Armchair Mid Century Original, 1930s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning and iconic Mid-Century early version of the stylish 'Bambino' armchair by the world renowned furniture designer Howard Keith, circa 1930s, the 'Bambino' chair is offered i...
Mid-Century Howard Keith Swivel Chair Armchair Original, 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
An original 1970s retro Mid-Century swivel armchair by Howard Keith for HK Furniture of London, raised on a chrome quadruple leg base with swivel action and having velour beige uphol...
Howard Keith Bambino Chair Armchair Mid-Century Original, 1960s Gold
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
This chair is believed to be a Howard Keith 'Bambino' armchair circa 1960s, there is no HK label to base as is normal but the look and build of the chair suggests that this is a very...
Howard Keith Bambino Chairs Pair of Armchair Mid-Century Original, 1960s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunningly beautiful and original pair of Howard Keith 'Bambino' armchairs offered in mint original condition and untouched circa 1960s, the chairs are offered in original conditio...
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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
$3,200 / item
H 23 in Dm 12 in
Cocktail Side Table Modern Round Handmade Sculpted Blackened Waxed Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - LARGE J.M. Szymanski D. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items--some might say it’s...
Steel, Iron
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$655Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
$5,400 / set
H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
$17,953 / set
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in
Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
By Roberto Menghi, Arflex
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium yellow gold pure mohair fabric. The metal frames have been restored ...
Steel
Original SENIOR Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
An early original 'Senior' lounge chair, upholstered in new burnt orange English velvet. Metal frame with brass leg fittings and wooden construction. Literature: Repertorio del Desi...
Velvet
$10,500
H 31.5 in W 26.25 in D 29.5 in
Carlo Hauner Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and light pink fabric lounge or slipper chair attributed to Carlo Hauner, Italy, c. 1950s. Light discoloration to wooden legs. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Over...
Brass
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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