$2,710
H 33 in W 61 in D 25 in
Mid Century 1970s Ingmar Relling Black Leather Reclining Chaise Lounger
By Knut Relling, Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb late 1970s black leather chaise deigned by Ingmar & Knut Relling for Westnofa. Black
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 40 in W 27 in D 30 in
Westnofa Recliner/Lounge Chair and Stool, Designed by Ingmar Relling, Norway
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Westnofa recliner/lounge chair and stool. This is very comfortable chair, designed by Ingmar
Teak
Sold
H 43.31 in W 25.99 in D 36.23 in
1980s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, "Optima" recliner, original condition
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1980s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. "Optima" recliner in original very good
Steel
Sold
H 34 in W 26 in D 36 in
Optima Reclining Lounge Chair by Ingmar + Knut Relling - Black Leather + Chrome
By Westnofa Furniture, Knut Relling, Ingmar Relling
Located in Decatur, GA
Seldom seen vintage Bauhaus style reclining lounge chair/chaise by father + son designers, Ingmar
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 38.25 in W 31 in D 34 in
Westnofa Brown Leather Scandinavian Sling Canvas Recliner Chair with Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Göte Möbler Nässjö, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Oustanding styling and craftsmanship abound on this vintage Scandinavian leather recliner. The
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Reclining Chaise by Ingmar Relling and Knut Relling
By Ingmar Relling, A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptionally comfortable and thoughtfully designed. Lightweight and sturdy bent plywood and tubular steel frame. Features reversible leather/wool upholstered pad with flip-forward h...
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 38.75 in W 28.13 in D 34 in
Midcentury Westnofa Leather Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Wayne, NJ
Westnofa leather reclining lounge chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling. The ottoman measures 23" x
Leather
Danish Modern Walnut Gray Wool Lazy Boy Recliner
By Ingmar Relling
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Relling. Please note that the depth of the chair in the reclined position is 56 inches.
Steel
$15,000 / set
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 17.52 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Plywood Dining Chairs, 1973, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa plywood dining chairs, metal and plywood, Italy, 1973, set of eight. Following the typical geometric line of the Scarpa duo, this particular chair features an er...
Metal
Vintage Modern Royal Blue Hopsacking & Chrome Cantilever Sling Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage modern cantilever sling chair with original royal blue hopsacking fabric & chrome tube frame. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new ...
Chrome
Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass Table, French
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury French bronze cocktail or side table with smoked glass top by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. Minor scratches to finish shown in photo.
Brass
$1,200
H 16.5 in Dm 20 in
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Glass Side Table or End Table
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern classic designed by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. It consists of chrome plated steel with thick clear glass top.
Chrome
$7,800
H 24 in W 28 in D 35 in
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Pace Collection, Fabio Lenci
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern super comfortable adjustable sling upholstery hyaline chair by Fabio Lenci, 1974.
Leather, Glass
$17,423Sale Price|20% Off
H 109.45 in W 113.39 in D 24.81 in
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Walnut Wardrobe, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Designed by Luciano Frigerio, wardrobe with eleven doors in brass and walnut wood, Macassar ebony is a precious essence that is widely used in cabinet making, fine carpentry, turning...
Brass
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious model 1705 easy lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural silhouette. A genero...
Zinc
Le Corbusier LC4 Black Leather Chaise Chaiselongue by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC4 chaise longue in black leather was designed by Le Corbusier/ Pierre Jeanneret/ Charlotte Perriand and produced by Cassina. It features the classic chrome steel frame and a b...
Chrome, Steel
Arthur Elrod Stainless Steel Fireplace
By Arthur Elrod
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Elrod Steel Fireplace Surround for William Cody Designed Goldberg Residence, Rancho Mirage
Stainless Steel
Vintage Grasshopper Chair by Preben Fabricius + Jørgen Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dallas, TX
A vintage grasshopper chaise lounge by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International. Beautifully patinated leather that's worn to a greenish hue.
Leather
Two-Piece Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An ebonized mahogany secretary No. 6065 with pull-out writing desk and multiple drawers/shelves on a leather-wrapped plinth base, shown with superstructure, No. 6086, to serve as a b...
Brass
$11,500 / set
H 27 in W 119 in D 38 in
Gamma Arredamenti Dandy Collection Pumpkin Orange Cloud Leather Sectional
By Gamma Arredamenti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Perpetually trendy with angular lines that are starkly contrasted against the shapely, curved armrests, the Oxer corner sectional sofa with peninsula is an ideal choice for modern ar...
Leather, Wood
Jay Spectre Cerused Oak 8 Drawers Dresser Completely Restored
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern Jay Spectre light grey cerused oak long dresser credeza.
Oak
$7,272
H 42.52 in W 63 in D 31.89 in
De Sede DS 151 Red Leather & Steel Jane Worthington Designer Chaise Lounge
By De Sede
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Iconic De Sede red leather & steel Chaise Lounge model Ds 151 made in Switzerland designed by Jane Worthington Metal branding label to underside of chair. Museums Centre Georges Pom...
Stainless Steel
$2,800
H 15 in W 76.25 in D 29 in
Rare Richard Schultz Indoor Wire Upholstered Chaise Lounge for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A white plastic coated wire chaise lounge with adjustable backrest and orange Knoll fabric two piece cushion . This rare chaise was produced for in door use since unlike the outdoor ...
Wire
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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