$12,338
H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 41.34 in
Very rare 'Impala' lounge chair, Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Gillis Lundgren
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A true gem from the 1970s – the Impala lounge chair, designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA. The
Steel
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H 31 in W 72 in D 40 in
Custom Built Curved Sofa / Bench with Impala Chair Legs, Alexander Girard Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a custom designed curved sofa or bench with sculptural cast aluminum legs and upholstered in Alexander Girards Jacobs Coat Fabric. The design is based on curved sofa designs ...
Aluminum
Impala Side Chairs In Aluminum & Silver Metalflake Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic 1950s impala-style side chairs in polished aluminum frames with original silver metalflake
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H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 45.28 in
An 1970s Swedish Impala Red Easy Chair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA
By Gillis Lundgren
Located in London, GB
An ‘Impala’ easy chair designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, with tubular steel frame and the
Steel
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H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 41.34 in
Very rare 'Impala' lounge chair, Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Gillis Lundgren
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare and beautiful lounge chair 'Impala'. Designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA during the
Steel
Gillis Lundgren Seating Group Model Impala by Bröderna Granstrand in Sweden
By Gillis Lundgren
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa and a pair of easy chairs model Impala designed by Gillis Lundgren. Produced by Bröderna
Chrome
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H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in
1x “Impala” Dining Chair by Cor Bontebal for Fristho, Dutch Design
By Cor Bontenbal, Fristho
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wooden dining chairs with black vinyl upholstery from Dutch origin. Some have some small traces of
Faux Leather, Teak
Unavailable|$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$28,240 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Paul Geoffroy, Uginox
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold|$8,108
H 25.4 in W 26.38 in D 25.99 in
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's This lounge chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, shows his distinctive approach to form and structure. Craf...
Leather, Wood
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 59.85 in
Vintage Rattan Chaise Lounge by Carl Öjerstam, Scandinavian Design
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rattan Chaise Lounge from the old Ikea - back when furniture was really made of good materials that could last for many years. Karlskrona is from the 1990s and has a lovely seat com...
Wicker, Rattan
$7,050 / set
H 27.37 in W 28.94 in D 28.55 in
Lounge chairs 'Natura' by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great pair of saught after 'Natura' lounge chairs designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s. Made in pine and leather. Beautiful patina.
Leather, Pine
$6,995Sale Price|41% Off
H 31 in W 112 in D 33.88 in
Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Soaring like a streamlined icon of mid-century modern design, the Adrian Pearsall–style 1709-S platform daybed is a rare marriage of architectural line and functional elegance. With ...
Metal
$9,988 / set
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 41.34 in
Pair of "Formula" by Ruud Ekstrand & Christer Norman, Sweden, 1970s
By Ruud Ekstrand, Dux of Sweden, Christer Norman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of "Formula" chairs by DUX. Designed in 1968 by Ruud Ekstrand and Christer Norman. Original corduroy fabric and white lacquered steel frame. Very good original condition, with ...
Steel
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
$7,700
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Prague, New Town
'Skrindan' armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light sheepski...
Sheepskin, Wood
$32,065 / item
H 25.99 in W 94.49 in D 38.19 in
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Upholstered, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE Geometric austerity encounters enveloping padding in this sofa designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa ...
Metal
Cabinet 'Borgholm' produced by SMF-Bodafors, Sweden, 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant cabinet model 'Borgholm' produced by SMF-Bodafors in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century. Made in stained birch. Adjustable shelves. Manufacturer's metal pla...
Birch
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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