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Laverne International Buttercup Lucite Lounge Chair, Invisible Group, 1959
Laverne International Buttercup Lucite Lounge Chair, Invisible Group, 1959

Laverne International Buttercup Lucite Lounge Chair, Invisible Group, 1959

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Laverne International buttercup Lucite lounge chair, Invisible Group, 1959. Considered a masterpiece upon release, Laverne's Invisible Group Collection remains the epitome of midcent...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Erwine and Estelle Laverne Lily Chairs from the Invisible Group
Erwine and Estelle Laverne Lily Chairs from the Invisible Group

Erwine and Estelle Laverne Lily Chairs from the Invisible Group

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This pair in from the Invisible’s Group from 1959, the Lily Chairs. They were purchased by the previous owners at Wright Auctions, on December 7th, 2004, as lot numbers 420/421.

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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Laverne International Buttercup Lucite Lounge Chair Pair, Invisible Group, 1959
Laverne International Buttercup Lucite Lounge Chair Pair, Invisible Group, 1959

Laverne International Buttercup Lucite Lounge Chair Pair, Invisible Group, 1959

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Laverne International buttercup Lucite lounge chair, Invisible Group, 1959. Considered a masterpiece upon release, Laverne's Invisible Group Collection remains the epitome of midcen...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite

MONOLOG Invisible Armchair by Glass Variations
MONOLOG Invisible Armchair by Glass Variations

MONOLOG Invisible Armchair by Glass Variations

Located in Geneve, CH

MONOLOG Invisible Armchair by Glass Variations Dimensions: W 55 cm (21.65 in) x D 65 cm (25.6 in) x H 65 cm (25.6 in) Materials: Glass Surprising because it is almost invisible, the...

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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Glass

1960 Erwine & Estelle Laverne Buttercup Molded Lucite Chair from Invisible Group
1960 Erwine & Estelle Laverne Buttercup Molded Lucite Chair from Invisible Group

1960 Erwine & Estelle Laverne Buttercup Molded Lucite Chair from Invisible Group

By Laverne Originals, Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a rare Buttercup chair from The Invisible Group, designed by Erwine and Estelle Laverne from Laverne Originals.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Laverne Lily Chair, Invisible Group, 1959, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Lucite
Laverne Lily Chair, Invisible Group, 1959, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Lucite

Laverne Lily Chair, Invisible Group, 1959, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Lucite

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Space Age" Lucite design from an iconic collection (the "Invisible Group" series). Considered a masterpiece upon release, Laverne's Lily chair, with its hi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1986
Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1986

Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1986

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

Rather than seeking visual neutrality or ergonomic invisibility, the Teodora chair asserts presence and meaning.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Side Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Plexiglass, Wood

Set of Four Laverne Flower Dining or Occasional Chairs
Set of Four Laverne Flower Dining or Occasional Chairs

Set of Four Laverne Flower Dining or Occasional Chairs

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Chicago, IL

Invisible group flower occasional chairs, designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne Signed with applied paper manufacturer's label to underside of two examples 'Laverne NYC'.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Eight Oak Dining Chairs in Light Upholstery, Europe 20th Century
Set of Eight Oak Dining Chairs in Light Upholstery, Europe 20th Century

Set of Eight Oak Dining Chairs in Light Upholstery, Europe 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

The use of the rounded pieces of oak wood with a beautiful grain and carvings, and the invisible joinery give each chair a natural, elemental feeling, allowing the set to elevate it’...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

1960s Clifford Pascoe Desk Chair in Walnut by Lewis Street Metal Corp
1960s Clifford Pascoe Desk Chair in Walnut by Lewis Street Metal Corp

1960s Clifford Pascoe Desk Chair in Walnut by Lewis Street Metal Corp

By Clifford Pascoe, Modernmasters Inc.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An important difference between the designs is found in the way that the backrests meet the frame; the Pascoe chair employs visible bolts connected through the backrest to attach it ...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron, Enamel, Steel

MONOLOG Low Table XL by Glass Variations
MONOLOG Low Table XL by Glass Variations

MONOLOG Low Table XL by Glass Variations

Located in Geneve, CH

MONOLOG Low Table XL by Glass Variations Dimensions: D 130 x H 35 cm Materials: 19 mm Thick Glass For Glass Variations, Exercice designed a 100% glass collection called MONOLOG amon...

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2010s French Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s

Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Brooklyn, NY

It is the tallest of four Invisible chairs, the others being Jonquil, Buttercup and Daffodil.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Rosewood

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E. E. Laverne "Buttercup" Invisible Group Lounge Chairs
E. E. Laverne "Buttercup" Invisible Group Lounge Chairs

E. E. Laverne "Buttercup" Invisible Group Lounge Chairs

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Laverne "Buttercup" invisible group lounge chairs. A charming pair.

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20th Century Lounge Chairs

Lucite "Jonquil" Chair from the Invisible Series by Erwine and Estelle Laverne
Lucite "Jonquil" Chair from the Invisible Series by Erwine and Estelle Laverne

Lucite "Jonquil" Chair from the Invisible Series by Erwine and Estelle Laverne

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This is the larger version of the "Jonquil" or "Daffodil" chair from Erwine and Estelle Laverne's invisible series.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

E. E. Laverne Rare Invisible Group Armchair
E. E. Laverne Rare Invisible Group Armchair

E. E. Laverne Rare Invisible Group Armchair

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

E. E. Laverne Rare Invisible Group Armchair

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

E. E. Laverne rare invisible group armchair. A rare version.

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20th Century Chairs

Plank Side Chair by Michael Boyd for PLANEfurniture
Plank Side Chair by Michael Boyd for PLANEfurniture

Plank Side Chair by Michael Boyd for PLANEfurniture

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H 31.5 in W 12.75 in D 21.5 in

Plank Side Chair by Michael Boyd for PLANEfurniture

By Michael Boyd

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four flat planes are invisibly joined to create a chair that is elemental as a child's drawing.

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2010s American Chairs

Erwin & Estelle Laverne Invisible Chair
Erwin & Estelle Laverne Invisible Chair

Erwin & Estelle Laverne Invisible Chair

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H 29 in W 35.5 in D 27.5 in

Erwin & Estelle Laverne Invisible Chair

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Miami, FL

A Daffodil chair by Erwin & Estelle Laverne. All acrylic construction. In excellent condition, no chips cracks or scratches.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

"Invisible" Lucite Lounge Chair
"Invisible" Lucite Lounge Chair

"Invisible" Lucite Lounge Chair

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H 28 in W 28 in D 29.5 in

"Invisible" Lucite Lounge Chair

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Made of just two interlocking elements, this chair visually defines the basic necessities of structure and seat. Entirely made of acrylic, this piece occupies minimal visual space wh...

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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Invisible lucite chair by Laverne
Invisible lucite chair by Laverne

Invisible lucite chair by Laverne

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Invisible lucite chair by Laverne.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Leather

Impressive Pair of Laverne Buttercup Invisible Group Lucite Chairs
Impressive Pair of Laverne Buttercup Invisible Group Lucite Chairs

Impressive Pair of Laverne Buttercup Invisible Group Lucite Chairs

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Houston, TX

Excellent pair of Erwin and Estelle Laverne invisible group Buttercup chairs. These iconic and rare chairs are in excellent vintage condition with the original black wool fabric seats.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Wool

Erwine & Estelle Laverne Pair of Buttercup Chairs from the Invisible Series
Erwine & Estelle Laverne Pair of Buttercup Chairs from the Invisible Series

Erwine & Estelle Laverne Pair of Buttercup Chairs from the Invisible Series

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Erwine and Estelle Laverne, circa 1960, a pair of Buttercup chairs in clear Lucite with sheepskin seat cushions. Some light age appropriate scratches to Lucite. Priced for the p...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Lucite "Jonquil" Chair from the Invisible Series by Erwine and Estelle Laverne
Lucite "Jonquil" Chair from the Invisible Series by Erwine and Estelle Laverne

Lucite "Jonquil" Chair from the Invisible Series by Erwine and Estelle Laverne

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Hudson, NY

This is the larger version of the "Jonquil", or "Daffodil" chair from Erwine and Estelle Laverne's invisible series. 35" width.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Estelle and Erwine Laverne Daffodil Lounge Chairs
Estelle and Erwine Laverne Daffodil Lounge Chairs

Estelle and Erwine Laverne Daffodil Lounge Chairs

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An iconic pair of lounge chairs from The Invisible Group. Cushion have been reupholstered in faux fur.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Frank Doerner Rolling Lucite Desk Chair, 1975
Frank Doerner Rolling Lucite Desk Chair, 1975

Frank Doerner Rolling Lucite Desk Chair, 1975

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H 35 in W 17.25 in D 20 in

Frank Doerner Rolling Lucite Desk Chair, 1975

By John Salibello

Located in View Park, CA

Minor signs of age upon close inspection (and the Velcro holding the two ties of sear cushion together needs to be reinforced with a safety pin but this is invisible / underneath the...

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Frits Swart Unique Lounge Chair in Plywood, 1979
Frits Swart Unique Lounge Chair in Plywood, 1979

Frits Swart Unique Lounge Chair in Plywood, 1979

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H 35.83 in W 23.63 in D 28.35 in

Frits Swart Unique Lounge Chair in Plywood, 1979

By Frits Swart

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

The legs are supported by a metal wire that nearly is invisible so therefore the chair is very sturdy and well made.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Laverne Jonquil Chair
Laverne Jonquil Chair

Laverne Jonquil Chair

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H 29 in W 34 in D 30 in

Laverne Jonquil Chair

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Erwine and Estelle Laverne from their "Invisible Series" of chairs. A Lucite Jonquil chair in immaculate condition with the original seatpad.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Set of Four Translucent Lucite Chairs designed by Estelle & Erwine Laverne
Set of Four Translucent Lucite Chairs designed by Estelle & Erwine Laverne

Set of Four Translucent Lucite Chairs designed by Estelle & Erwine Laverne

By Laverne International, Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Antwerp, BE

This set of four clear swivel chairs was designed in 1962 for Formes Nouvelles, and is part of a series of chairs called The Invisible Series.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of vintage leather lounge chairs
Pair of vintage leather lounge chairs

Pair of vintage leather lounge chairs

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H 37.41 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in

Pair of vintage leather lounge chairs

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

The tilting function can be adjusted using a handle on the underside of the chair (note the invisible tear in the fabric under one of the cushions).

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Frits Swart Unique Lounge Chair in Plywood, 1979
Frits Swart Unique Lounge Chair in Plywood, 1979

Frits Swart Unique Lounge Chair in Plywood, 1979

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H 35.83 in W 23.63 in D 28.35 in

Frits Swart Unique Lounge Chair in Plywood, 1979

By Frits Swart

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

The legs are supported by a metal wire that nearly is invisible so therefore the chair is very sturdy and well made.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wire

Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990
Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990

Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990

By Edra, Masanori Umeda

Located in Renens, CH

He worked in Italy in collaboration with the company Edra, which specialises in the design of inventive new fabrics and sculptural forms for chairs. Invisible steel frame with fo...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 sling chairs by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy 60’s.
Set of 2 sling chairs by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy 60’s.

Set of 2 sling chairs by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy 60’s.

By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Some slats have been reattached at invisible places. Comfortable chairs in good vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

HOLLY HUNT Shadow Dining Chair in Aluminum Frame with Leather Upholstered Seat
HOLLY HUNT Shadow Dining Chair in Aluminum Frame with Leather Upholstered Seat

HOLLY HUNT Shadow Dining Chair in Aluminum Frame with Leather Upholstered Seat

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Chicago, IL

Made from precision milled, solid aluminum using the highest possible manufacturing systems available, the fastenings of the chair are virtually invisible. This chair is truly the wo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gilbert Marklund, Dining Chair Set in Pine, 1970 by Furusnickarn AB, Sweden
Gilbert Marklund, Dining Chair Set in Pine, 1970 by Furusnickarn AB, Sweden

Gilbert Marklund, Dining Chair Set in Pine, 1970 by Furusnickarn AB, Sweden

By Furusnickarn AB, Gilbert Marklund

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

(This offer includes all 8 chairs) The joinery here is in the invisible joints, the chairs are very stable and extremely comfortable.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Invisible Administrator's Chair by July Zhou
Invisible Administrator's Chair by July Zhou

Invisible Administrator's Chair by July Zhou

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H 46.5 in W 25 in D 20.5 in

Invisible Administrator's Chair by July Zhou

By July Zhou

Located in Chicago, IL

Each limited edition lucite Administrator's Chairs hand-made by artist July Zhou is fashioned after a traditional Ming example. Unlike other lucite furniture that is injection mol...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Lucite

Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Plaid Fabric - Set of 8
Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Plaid Fabric - Set of 8

Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Plaid Fabric - Set of 8

Located in Astoria, NY

While the fabric is not brand new, the chairs have been previously reupholstered in a stunning green plaid wool, clean-finished with invisible hand-stitching.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1930s French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs W/ Moss Green Velvet - Set of 8
1930s French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs W/ Moss Green Velvet - Set of 8

1930s French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs W/ Moss Green Velvet - Set of 8

Located in Astoria, NY

Structurally restored and newly upholstered in luxurious moss-green velvet, the fabric is finished with matching welt trim on the side chairs and an invisible stitch on the armchairs...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Laverne 'Invisibles" Group Lucite Daffodil Chair, 1960s
Laverne 'Invisibles" Group Lucite Daffodil Chair, 1960s

Laverne 'Invisibles" Group Lucite Daffodil Chair, 1960s

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Erwine and Estelle Laverne for "Laverne Originals", USA, from the 'Invisible" series of furniture designed in 1960, a Daffodil chair in Lucite, almost completely scratch free and ret...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

"The Invisibles" Champagne Chair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne
"The Invisibles" Champagne Chair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne

"The Invisibles" Champagne Chair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Dallas, TX

Stylish swivel style "champagne" chair made of molded acrylic with upholstered faux fur seat cushion.All is raised on an aluminum base. Marked Laverne NY-22 on the underside

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Vintage 1960s American Space Age Armchairs

HOLLY HUNT Shadow Counter Stool in Aluminum Frame with Leather Upholstered Seat
HOLLY HUNT Shadow Counter Stool in Aluminum Frame with Leather Upholstered Seat

HOLLY HUNT Shadow Counter Stool in Aluminum Frame with Leather Upholstered Seat

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Chicago, IL

Made from precision milled, solid aluminum using the highest possible manufacturing systems available, the fastenings of the chair are virtually invisible. This stool is truly the wo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

HOLLY HUNT Shadow Counter Stool in Aluminum Frame with Stingray Leather Finish
HOLLY HUNT Shadow Counter Stool in Aluminum Frame with Stingray Leather Finish

HOLLY HUNT Shadow Counter Stool in Aluminum Frame with Stingray Leather Finish

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Chicago, IL

Made from precision milled, solid aluminum using the highest possible manufacturing systems available, the fastenings of the chair are virtually invisible. This stool is truly the wo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Of Post-Modern Blue Lucite Invisible Chairs By Shlomi Haziza For HStudio
Pair Of Post-Modern Blue Lucite Invisible Chairs By Shlomi Haziza For HStudio

Pair Of Post-Modern Blue Lucite Invisible Chairs By Shlomi Haziza For HStudio

By Shlomi Haziza

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of Invisible Chairs were designed by Israeli designer and sculptor Shlomi Haziza and produced by his studio HStudio which he founded in Los Angeles in 1991.

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Late 20th Century Israeli Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite

"Invisible" Lucite Lounge Chair
"Invisible" Lucite Lounge Chair

"Invisible" Lucite Lounge Chair

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Highland, IN

This terrific lucite chair is a compelling piece that uses the most minimal of forms and materials to create a design that is elegant as well as playful. With two interlocking pieces...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Basket Chair for Beach or Slope by de Vries of Germany
Basket Chair for Beach or Slope by de Vries of Germany

Basket Chair for Beach or Slope by de Vries of Germany

Located in San Francisco, CA

Manufactured by deVries of Germany, this stylist basket chair is a must for beach or slopes! Made of brushed teak, the body is intricately braided in a circular pattern on both sides...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990
Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990

Original “Getsuen” Lounge Chair by Masanori Umeda Produced by Edra Italy C.1990

By Masanori Umeda, Edra

Located in Renens, CH

He worked in Italy in collaboration with the company Edra, which specialises in the design of inventive new fabrics and sculptural forms for chairs. Invisible steel frame with foam...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gilbert Marklund, Dining Chair Set in Pine, 1970 by Furusnickarn AB, Sweden
Gilbert Marklund, Dining Chair Set in Pine, 1970 by Furusnickarn AB, Sweden

Gilbert Marklund, Dining Chair Set in Pine, 1970 by Furusnickarn AB, Sweden

By Gilbert Marklund, Furusnickarn AB

Located in Munster, NRW

(This offer includes all 4 chairs) The carpentry art here lies in the invisible connections, the chairs are very stabile and - what you would absolutely not believe - They Are Ext...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pierre Paulin 8810 Flower Chair and Table Boro, Beligium, 1970s
Pierre Paulin 8810 Flower Chair and Table Boro, Beligium, 1970s

Pierre Paulin 8810 Flower Chair and Table Boro, Beligium, 1970s

By BORO Belgium, Pierre Paulin

Located in London, GB

This very rare set has been refinished in order to restore them back to their original pure white color, please note imagery was taken prior to this. N.B The base of the chair has be...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Pair of Club Chairs by Samuel Marx
Pair of Club Chairs by Samuel Marx

Pair of Club Chairs by Samuel Marx

Located in New York, NY

All original design details have been retained. The chairs feature luxurious down cushions on a sleek ultra modern frame that "floats" on invisible casters.

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Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Erwine+Estelle Laverne "Invisible" Chair
Erwine+Estelle Laverne "Invisible" Chair

Erwine+Estelle Laverne "Invisible" Chair

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H 30 in W 35 in D 29 in

Erwine+Estelle Laverne "Invisible" Chair

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Designed by Laverne International using molded acrylic with a purple velvet cushion.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair Of Floating Chic Lucite Invisible Chairs
Pair Of Floating Chic Lucite Invisible Chairs

Pair Of Floating Chic Lucite Invisible Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

THESE PAIR OF INVISIBLE , FLOATING CHAIRS ARE NOT ONLY BEAUTIFULL BUT ALSO VERY COMFORTABLE .

Category

Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam

Estelle & Erwin Laverne Lily Chair
Estelle & Erwin Laverne Lily Chair

Estelle & Erwin Laverne Lily Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Laverne Lily Chair from the Invisible Chair Series, 1960 Loose Cushion

Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Invisible  Lucite  Chairs
Invisible  Lucite  Chairs

Invisible Lucite Chairs

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H 33 in W 16 in D 18 in

Invisible Lucite Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

SET OF 1 " THICK LUCITE CHAIRS FROM THE 80,S . THESE WERE CUSTOM MADE FOR A CLIENT IN PALM BEACH FLORIDA. THEY WERE ALL POLISHED AND ARE IN ALMOST NEW CONDITION. SOLD AS A SET OR IN...

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Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Erwine & Estelle Laverne Chair
Erwine & Estelle Laverne Chair

Erwine & Estelle Laverne Chair

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H 37 in W 33 in D 29 in

Erwine & Estelle Laverne Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

Manufactured by "Laverne International" USA, 1957-59 Moulded translucent perspex, removable foam cushion covered with fabric. Chair from: "Invisible Chair" series.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Lucite

Laverne "Invisible Lily" Lounge Chair
Laverne "Invisible Lily" Lounge Chair

Laverne "Invisible Lily" Lounge Chair

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H 37 in W 29 in D 30 in

Laverne "Invisible Lily" Lounge Chair

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Brooklyn, NY

From the "Invisible Group" series. Original fuzzy purple cushion.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Lucite 'Jonquil' Chair from Invisible Series by Laverne
Vintage Lucite 'Jonquil' Chair from Invisible Series by Laverne

Vintage Lucite 'Jonquil' Chair from Invisible Series by Laverne

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Hudson, NY

A beautiful vintage 1960s "Jonquil' Lucite chair from Erwine & Estelle Laverne's Invisible series of chairs, each named for the flower that inspired them.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

1960 Irwin and Estelle Laverne Lounge Chair-Invisible Group
1960 Irwin and Estelle Laverne Lounge Chair-Invisible Group

1960 Irwin and Estelle Laverne Lounge Chair-Invisible Group

Located in Hudson, NY

Great looking all lucite lounge chair.Nice size chair for adult or child.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Lucite

IRWIN AND ESTELLE LAVERNE LILLY CHAIR INVISIBLE GROUP
IRWIN AND ESTELLE LAVERNE LILLY CHAIR INVISIBLE GROUP

IRWIN AND ESTELLE LAVERNE LILLY CHAIR INVISIBLE GROUP

Located in Miami, FL

IRWIN AND ESTELLE LAVERNE LILLY CHAIR ACRYLIC MOLD INJECTION MADE IN 1960

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Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs

Pair of "Buttercup" Chairs from the Laverne's "Invisible Group"
Pair of "Buttercup" Chairs from the Laverne's "Invisible Group"

Pair of "Buttercup" Chairs from the Laverne's "Invisible Group"

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair of "Buttercup" chairs in clear lucite from Estelle and Erwine Laverne's Invisible Group.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Upholstery

Lucite "Jonquil" Chair from the Invisible Series by Erwine and Estelle Laverne
Lucite "Jonquil" Chair from the Invisible Series by Erwine and Estelle Laverne

Lucite "Jonquil" Chair from the Invisible Series by Erwine and Estelle Laverne

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This is the larger version of the "Jonquil" or "Daffodil" chair from Erwine and Estelle Laverne's invisible series.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

A Laverne Invisible Lucite Armchair.
A Laverne Invisible Lucite Armchair.

A Laverne Invisible Lucite Armchair.

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H 30.5 in W 30 in D 35 in

A Laverne Invisible Lucite Armchair.

Located in New York, NY

The circular top interupted with shaped arms.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

"Buttercup" Chair by Estelle and Erwin Laverne from Invisible Group
"Buttercup" Chair by Estelle and Erwin Laverne from Invisible Group

"Buttercup" Chair by Estelle and Erwin Laverne from Invisible Group

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Buttercup chair with original cushion designed by Estelle and Erwine Laverne in 1963 for the Invisible Series

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of upholstered slipper chairs
Pair of upholstered slipper chairs

Pair of upholstered slipper chairs

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H 33.5 in W 18 in D 20 in

Pair of upholstered slipper chairs

Located in St.amford, CT

Pair of upholstered slipper chairs with 2 rows of bamboo banding. There are invisible wheels under each chair.

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20th Century American Chairs

Pair of Vintage Lucite Jonquil Chairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne
Pair of Vintage Lucite Jonquil Chairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne

Pair of Vintage Lucite Jonquil Chairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of vintage Lucite Jonquil chairs from the invisible series by Erwine and Estelle Laverne.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Laverne Lilly Lucite Chairs
Pair of Laverne Lilly Lucite Chairs

Pair of Laverne Lilly Lucite Chairs

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H 36 in W 29.5 in D 26 in

Pair of Laverne Lilly Lucite Chairs

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of lucite chairs from the invisible series by Irwin and Estelle Laverne.

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Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Set of Two Red Wool Alky Club Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti to Castelli Italy 70s
Set of Two Red Wool Alky Club Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti to Castelli Italy 70s

Set of Two Red Wool Alky Club Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti to Castelli Italy 70s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Escalona, Toledo

Being in the lower part of the seat, it does not affect its aesthetics at all because it is invisible if the chair is not turned upside down (See last image).

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Estelle & Erwine Laverne "Lily" Acrylic Lounge Chair
Estelle & Erwine Laverne "Lily" Acrylic Lounge Chair

Estelle & Erwine Laverne "Lily" Acrylic Lounge Chair

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H 35.75 in W 29.5 in D 34.75 in

Estelle & Erwine Laverne "Lily" Acrylic Lounge Chair

Located in Easton, PA

The "Lily" chair was the largest lounge chair in the "Invisible Group" line of clear acrylic/lucite chairs designed by Estelle & Erwine Laverne in 1960 for their own firm.

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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Pair of Exceptional Art Deco Club Chairs with Exotic Wood Inlays
Pair of Exceptional Art Deco Club Chairs with Exotic Wood Inlays

Pair of Exceptional Art Deco Club Chairs with Exotic Wood Inlays

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Conveniently fitted with invisible casters, allowing the chairs to swivel or spin in any direction while entertaining guests.

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20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Burl, Lacquer, Mohair

Solid Wood Folding Curule Armchair Called Savonarole
Solid Wood Folding Curule Armchair Called Savonarole

Solid Wood Folding Curule Armchair Called Savonarole

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H 33.47 in W 27.17 in D 22.05 in

Solid Wood Folding Curule Armchair Called Savonarole

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Simply lift the backrest (picture 2) to easily fold down the chair. Unfolded, it is invisible to know that the chair is folding.

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Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Arched Brass Chiavari Chair Dark Green Velvet Seat 1960s
Arched Brass Chiavari Chair Dark Green Velvet Seat 1960s

Arched Brass Chiavari Chair Dark Green Velvet Seat 1960s

By Chiavari

Located in Melbourne, AU

Brushing the velvet to change the nap makes these largely invisible or unnoticeable. The chair is in very sound condition and is of a higher quality than others we have handled -...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

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By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

A commanding interpretation of Brutalist design, this sculptural lounge chair explores weight, proportion, and material contrast through a distinctly contemporary lens. Its bold, arc...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Warren Platner Rosewood, Brass and Granite Credenza for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
Warren Platner Rosewood, Brass and Granite Credenza for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

Warren Platner Rosewood, Brass and Granite Credenza for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece is a Warren Platner Executive Credenza designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970, and features a floating Rosewood up...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Granite, Brass

'Tucroma' Leather Bed and Nightstands by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
'Tucroma' Leather Bed and Nightstands by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy

'Tucroma' Leather Bed and Nightstands by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy

By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This famous 'Tucroma' bed design, as seen in the Lenny Kravitz Architectural Digest magazine photoshoot, was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Ital...

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2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Exceptional Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Large Sectional Sofa Rust Bouclé
Exceptional Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Large Sectional Sofa Rust Bouclé

Exceptional Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Large Sectional Sofa Rust Bouclé

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) Serpentine sofa, #150 Exceptional and large unique curvaceous form USA, newly upholstered rust color bouclé fabric, walnut base in good condition ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Buttercup Lounge Chairs by Estelle and Erwine Laverne Professionally Polished
Buttercup Lounge Chairs by Estelle and Erwine Laverne Professionally Polished

Buttercup Lounge Chairs by Estelle and Erwine Laverne Professionally Polished

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne International

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare pair of Laverne acrylic or Lucite lounge chairs with white cushions. These have been professionally polished. Only very light scratches may remain. See the photos as one chair h...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

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Invisible Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic invisible chair available at 1stDibs. An invisible chair — often made from plastic, lucite and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an invisible chair, we have 14 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect invisible chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each invisible chair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one invisible chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Erwine & Estelle Laverne, July Zhou and Yasha Heifetz produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Invisible Chair?

The average selling price for an invisible chair at 1stDibs is $5,180, while they’re typically $975 on the low end and $10,895 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.