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
$3,979 / set
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
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
Sold
H 38.98 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
Howard Keith Kohinoor Leather Armchair with Ottoman for HK Furniture, 1970
By Howard Keith
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
An exceptional Kohinoor Lounge Chair with matching Ottoman, designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture.
Leather
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.
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
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...
$8,669 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
A Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Pair of Swedish armchairs, circa 1950s. Beech frames with open, curved armrests and splayed legs, retaining a warm original patina. Button-tufted backs with a gently winged profile. ...
Mohair
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
Wool
Danish Midcentury Easy Chair with Teak Armrests, 1950's
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice light and versatile easy chair in the style of Kurt Olsen. Great for a smaller room where space is an issue and you may want to be able to move the chair around. The frame and a...
Wool, Teak
$19,600
H 36.03 in W 25.6 in D 27.96 in
Brazilian Armchair with High Backrests by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Midcentury
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
This armchair in solid Caviuna with high backrests was designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli (1911-1982) in the 1950s. The piece has slatted backrests with thin vertical rods and comfortab...
Silk, Organic Material, Hardwood
A Mid-Century Armchair by Anonymous Designer, Finland c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
An elegant armchair in birch, with a gently curved backrest and sculptural open arms terminating in rolled, upholstered rests, raised on tapering splayed legs. Newly reupholstered in...
Wool, Beech
$6,396 / set
H 34.26 in W 24.02 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Scandinavian Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A matched pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs in dark stained wood, newly reupholstered in a quality woven fabric in sage green. The frames feature curved armrests and splayed legs ch...
Fabric, Beech
$3,360
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 27 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 'Model 1601' Lounge Chair for Widdicomb, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning lounge chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb in the mid 1950s in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This uncommon chair features a beautifully sculpted f...
Velvet, Walnut
1950’s Lounge Chair By Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Beautiful organic design. Beech legs. Vintage upholstery. Produced by AB Record
Beech
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Armchair, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' armchair, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacque...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,600
H 43 in W 31.75 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century lounge chair features vintage crimson plush upholstery, solid sculpted walnut legs and tufted back rest. An overstuffed removable cushion and a high back rest en...
Walnut
Mid Century Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare mid century highback swivel chair. A beautiful one off, statement chair. Modernized in new soft boucle style fabric that looks stunning atop the 4 wooden, legs swivel base. Ch...
Fabric
"Lilla Eva" Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Lilla Eva” model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection, which was created by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska Kompaniet. The nam...
Fabric, Wood
Italian 1950s Sculptural Single Chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s beautifully sculpted single chair.
Upholstery, Wood
$4,000
H 31 in W 29.75 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling, 1950s
By Dokka Mobler, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Dokka Mobler, Norway, c.1950s. The lounge chair has the original green tweed fabric and features a sculpted teak frame. Dimensions ...
Upholstery, Teak
Chair by Gianfranco Frattini, 1960
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
This extraordinary chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1960. The construction of the 'Model 904' is made of solid walnut wood. The seat and back are upholstered. Th...
Wool, Walnut
$6,200 / set
H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 25.2 in
Mid Century Modern, Pair of Swedish Lounge Chairs in Birch & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A timeless pair of Swedish modern lounge chairs in birch and reupholstered in high quality shearling lambswool which adds a soft and tactile texture to the overall aesthetic. The woo...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Birch
$15,026 / set
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...
Velvet, Birch
$4,880 / set
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
A Pair of Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Curved Armrests, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite pair of Swedish lounge chairs from the Art Deco period, likely dating to the 1930s–1940s, characterized by their bold, sculptural bentwood arms that elegantly flow into ...
Fabric, Bentwood, Birch, Walnut
$17,942 / 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 Arflex, Roberto Menghi
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
$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
1930’s Danish Alfred Christiansen Style chairs
By Alfred Christiansen
Located in Chicago, IL
1930’s Danish Alfred Christiansen style lounge chairs completely redone in Italian mohair. Seat W 24” D 19.5”
Mohair, Birch
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