Set of Four Howell Cantilever Chrome Chairs, circa 1960's
By Howell Mfg.
Located in High Point, NC
Set of four cantilever chrome chairs by Howell Manufacturing, a division of Burd Inc.
Chrome
Swivel Cantilever Chrome Dinette Chair Set by Howell, 1970s
By Howell
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Super cool late 1960s-early 1970s chrome dinette chair set of (4) by Howell. These cantilever style armchairs have far more style and detail than can be appreciated in these photos.
Chrome
Four Howell Chrome & Gray Velvet Cantilevered Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four chromed metal and gray diamond button tufted velvet dining chairs by the Howell Co., a Geneva, Illinois manufacturer of chrome metal furniture, most famous for its art de...
Chrome
Four Howell Chrome & Gray Velvet Cantilevered Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four chromed metal and gray diamond button tufted velvet dining chairs by the Howell Co., a St. Charles, Illinois manufacturer of chrome metal furniture, most famous for its a...
Chrome
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H 38.5 in W 17.5 in D 25 in
Vintage Set of 8 Chrome Cantilevered Side Dining Chairs by Howell Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely set of 8 vintage chrome cantilevered side dining chairs by Howell Co. Each seat is marked underneath Howell.
Chrome
Pair of Heavy Iron Cantilever Garden Chairs from the 1930s
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of heavy iron cantilever garden chairs from the 1930s. Most likely produced by Howell Cane.
Steel
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H 33.5 in W 28 in D 24.5 in
Art Deco Cantilevered Chrome Springer Lounge Chairs By Wolfgang Hoffmann
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handsome pair of Art Deco, cantilevered chrome "Springer" lounge chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell is a great example of 1930s modernism and the era of designer chrome.
Steel, Chrome
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H 32 in W 24 in D 29 in
Two Pairs of Art Deco Cantilevered Spring Steel & Iron Lounge Chairs C1948
By Howell Mfg.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Two pairs of extra strong spring cantilevered lounge chairs from the Art Deco period. No Cushions, but an easy find online. Replace with your own taste and style. Solid iron & steel ...
Steel, Iron
Sold
H 43 in W 23.5 in D 30 in
Classic Metal Mesh Spring Steel Cantilever Bounce Chairs - Howell Co. 1930's
Located in Rochester, NY
A large scale pair of spring steel metal mesh high back cantilever bounce armchairs in beautifully aged original worn pale blue and salmon painted surface. Manufactured by Howell Com...
Metal, Steel
Sold
H 35 in W 23 in D 28 in
Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Cantilevered Springer Chair
By Howell Mfg., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Cantilevered Springer Chair Cantilever Streamline Industrial Design PRICE REDUCED Classic Hoffmann - designed cantilevered sprin...
Steel, Chrome
$4,549Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Chrome Chairs by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian chrome frame chairs by Willy Rizzo from 1970's. The chairs are with olive green color upholstery. Very good/excellent vintage condition.
Chrome
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Lucite Folding Chairs, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very nice set of four mid century modern Lucite folding chairs. Great to have when you need that extra seating for your dinner party. Fold flat for storage.
Chrome
Set of Three Folding Midcentury Chairs from Sweden, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of three folding midcentury chairs from Sweden, 1970s. Very practical.
Plastic
$348Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 33.47 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs by EMU, Italy, 1970
By EMU Furniture
Located in Naples, IT
Group of 4 folding chairs suitable for home balconies or large green gardens.
Steel
$3,481 / set
H 74 in W 48 in D 48 in
Giancarlo Piretti, a Set of Four Chairs, Plia, Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
Giancarlo Piretti Plia A set of four aluminum folding chairs each with a caned seat and back. Produced by Anonima Castelli, Italy. With a Castelli label. circa 1970. Lite...
Metal
$1,800Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Chrome Dining Chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Co.
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous set of 4 vintage dining chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Co. Flat chromium plated steel frames support upholstered seats and back. Clean upholstery, some signs of wear...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$784Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 16.15 in
Set of Four Giandomenico Belotti chair 1970s
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Čelinac, BA
Giandomenico Belotti chairs for Alias 1970s
Chrome
$4,080 / set
H 30.5 in W 18.25 in D 19.5 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Cesca Style Chrome and Cane Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in the style of the iconic Cesca chair originally designed by Marcel Breuer. These timeless chairs feature tubular chrome canti...
Chrome
$1,958 / set
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in
Set of Four Bauhaus Cantilever Armchairs by Mart Stam, Italy
By Mart Stam
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined set of four Bauhaus cantilever armchairs, attributed to Mart Stam, was produced in Italy in the 1980s. Constructed from chrome-plated tubular steel, the chairs exemplify...
Chrome
$3,240 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Giencarlo Piretti Folding Chair Plia Set of Four For Castelli 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set Of Four Giancarlp Piretti Folding Chair PLIA For Castelli Italy 1967
Chrome
$1,830 / set
H 36 in W 20 in D 23 in
Vintage set of 4 thin line chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage set of 4 thin line chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Original upholstery, need to be changed , frame is perfect.
Chrome
$650 / set
H 25 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Italian Mid Century Chrome Upholstered Folding Game Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid Century Chrome Upholstered Folding Game Chairs - Set of 4. Item features folding frames, chrome construction, original label, clean modernist lines, great style a...
Chrome
$4,400 / set
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Dining Chairs in style of Paolo Buffa, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in style of Paolo Buffa. They feature construction in solid wood, painted black, the ...
Fabric, Wood
$986 / set
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Vintage chrome dining chairs by Effezeta, 1970s - set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Tubular chrome and black fabric italian dining chairs by Effezeta. Beautifully shaped frames. 1970s, Italy Good overall condition with normal age related wear. Dimensions: Heigh...
Chrome
$1,043 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four Design Chrome Dining Chairs by Viliam Chlebo, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
By Viliam Chlebo
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s - Made of chrome, letaheratte - Chrome parts re-polished - Good original condition - maker: Kodreta Myjava jt.
Chrome
Set of Four Plia Lucite Italian Folding Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Plia lucite and chrome folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. The Plia chair is a classic design made in Italy and is a part of the MOMA design collection . Th...
Chrome
$4,006Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 26.78 in
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll ...
Steel, Chrome
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