1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll 427 P Side Chair in Yellow Fiberglass from IBM
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The seat of the piece is made of light yellow fiberglass, and the steel frame has a coat of black Rislan. The chair has the original Knoll bow tie label affixed, as well as an invent...
Steel
1984 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Dining Chair in Fabric from IBM
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The seat and back are upholstered in a light purple fabric. This chair came from the IBM Headquarters in Armonk, which was designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM) Architects,...
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSX Chair from IBM c 1950/60's
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid century DSX fiberglass chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller circa 1950/60's.
Metal
1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Desk Chair in Fabric from IBM
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These chairs came from the IBM Headquarters in Armonk, which was designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM) Architects, under project lead Gordon Bunshaft and Davis Allen likely...
Steel
Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Marc Held for IBM, Bessière, 1983
By Marc Held
Located in Saint Ouen, France
Dining table and 6 chairs by Marc Held for IBM, 1983 Rare furniture designed by Marc Held for the refectory of the IBM house in Montpellier/La Lande.
Steel
Dining Room Set of a Table and 6 Chairs by Marc Held for IBM
By Marc Held
Located in Berlin, BE
Marc Held is a renowned French designer known for his innovative contributions to fashion and design. Born in Paris in 1942, he studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Déc...
Steel
1980's table and 6 chairs, by French designer Marc Held
Located in Brecht, BE
an amazing set of table and chairs, created for IBM Montpellier in France, during the 1980's by French designer Marc Held... in very good vintage patina, wonderful patina on the cha...
Metal
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H 28.35 in W 81.89 in D 30.71 in
Dining Room Set of Table and 6 Chairs by Marc Held for IBM, Set of 7
By IBM
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful set of a dining table with 6 chairs, you can hang these chairs on the table. See the photo. This is very easy to clean. Marc Held is a designer and lived in Montepelier. ...
Metal
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H 29 in W 37 in D 32 in
Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Chrome and Leather Sling Chair IBM
By George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
Unique George Nelson for Herman Miller chair made of chrome and custom made cushions in water buffalo leather. There are optional triangular arm pillows available, as seen in the las...
Chrome
Pair of Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs for IBM
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Slick pair of Knoll Executive chairs, designed by Saarinen. The chairs have steel legs, and brown tweed upholstery, both are in fine, clean condition, supple, cushy and ready to use....
Steel
Three Charles & Ray Eames Soft Pad Desk Chair for IBM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early black leather Charles Eames for Herman Miller soft pad desk chair height adjustable, swivel and tilt limiter, early large sized height adjustment knob and half dome wheel caps...
Metal
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H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
Unique Blue IBM Executive Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
This exceptional chair comes directly from the IBM Headquarters project, a commission in which the Eames' were personally involved, making it a unique piece of design and corporate h...
Aluminum
Set of 10 Saarinen Executive Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs Originally from IBM Executive Offices in Original Condition.
Knoll Eero Saarinen Model 71 IBM Executive Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New Windsor, NY
A nice example of a Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive armchair fro Knoll International. This particular chair came directly from the IBM offices in the Poughkeepsie, New York campus.
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 71 IBM Executive Chair
Located in New Windsor, NY
A nice example of a Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executive armchair from Knoll International. This particular chair came directly from the IBM offices in the Poughkeepsie, New York campus.
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
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H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Green Executive Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
This provenance of this chair is IBM USA, marked with an IBM inventory sticker on the base.
Aluminum
Pair of Saarinen Executive Chairs for IBM
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Saarinen designed chairs for Knoll. These are the early version of this chair, having fiberglass backrest. Both chairs show some cosmetic wear, and loss along the edges of the backre...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs from the IBM Building
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Highland, IN
The reason fiberglass was used to make these chairs is that they were created for use in the lobby of Mies van der Rohe’s IBM building at 330 N.
Steel
Pair of Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs for IBM
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Slick pair of Knoll Executive chairs, designed by Saarinen. The chairs have chrome legs, and brown tweed upholstery, both are in fine, clean condition, supple, cushy and ready to use...
Chrome
Set of 4 Saarinen Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Originaly designed by Saarinen and distributed by "Knoll International, NY" in the 1960's for IBM. These chairs are upholstered in the orignal material and glide very smothly on four...
Chrome, Iron
Pair of Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Light wear consistent with age and use (one chair has a light stain/rub mark to top, pictured), circa early 1970s, Eames stamp in aluminium on both chairs and IBM office tag on one c...
Aluminum, Steel
Classic Saarinen Executive Chair
Located in New York, NY
Description: Saarinen office chair on polished steel base/casters made for IBM Headquarters.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Classic Saarinen Executive Chair on Casters
Located in New York, NY
Saarinen office chair on polished steel base/casters made for IBM Headquarters.
Steel
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Fiberglass
$2,033 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Metal, Chrome
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs. Multicolored set featuring seafoam green, elephant hide grey, red orange, and royal blue. No cracks or holes. All sh...
Steel
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$1,440Sale Price|24% Off
H 27.5 in W 24.87 in D 24 in
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"' Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell chairs remain a sought after design clas...
Fiberglass
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New Windsor, NY
Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass DSX shell chair. Circa 1970. Retains all it's plastic glides. Shock mounts are in good condition with no visible drying or cracking. Struct...
Metal, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chair in Brilliant Yellow
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Herman Miller fiberglass diamond chair. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. circa 1970s production. Model DSX. This shade is called “Brilliant Yellow” and is one of the less c...
Fiberglass
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