Ion Chairs, Gideon Kramer
$11,232 / set
Ion Chairs, Gideon Kramer
Located in Los angeles, CA
Ion Chairs, Gideon Kramer
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Chrome
$11,232 / set
Ion Chairs, Gideon Kramer
Located in Los angeles, CA
Ion Chairs, Gideon Kramer
Chrome
$3,510 / set
Pair of Fiberglass Ion Chairs, Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Los angeles, CA
Pair of Fiberglass Ion Chairs
Chrome
$9,800 / set
Set of 10 Mohair "Ion" Chairs by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique set of 10 Mid Century modern side/dining "Ion" chairs was designed by the visonary American designer, artist, and inventor, Gideon Kramer.
Steel
Gideon Kramer Mustard Ion Chair
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gideon Kramer for American Desk Corporation Mustard molded Fiberglass Armchair, C. 1970. Featuring an ergonomic molded fiberglass shell, Walnut arms, on 4 Chrome swag legs with star...
Steel, Chrome
1974 Gideon Kramer Ion Chairs by American Desk Corp Fiberglass Sets Available
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous set of Ion dining chairs, designed by Gideon Kramer and produced by American Desk Corporation.
Steel
Set Of Six Upholstered Ion Dining Chairs By Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ion chair, famous for its futuristic appearance, was created for the Century 21 World's Fair in Seattle and used in the newly opened Space Needle Restaurant.
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Ivory Fiberglass & Chrome Chair by American Desk Manufacture Co.
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Style Ivory Fiberglass and Chrome "Ion Chair" Designed by Gideon Kramer for American Desk Manufacturing Company, Circa: 1962, Blue Logo American De...
Metal, Chrome
$650 / item
Selection of Modern Desk Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pictured at top right in our first photo. 3) Ion Chair, designed by Gideon Kramer for the American Desk Corporation, circa 1960's.
Chrome
$7,020 / set
Ion Armchairs, Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Los angeles, CA
Set of four 'Ion' armchairs, 1960s Molded fiberglass, chrome-plated steel, rubber, walnut. Manufactured by American Desk Corporation, USA. Each with manufacturer's decal to the under...
Chrome
Ion Chair by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in New York, NY
The Ion chair was originally designed for the Seattle Space Needle World’s Fair in 1962.
Iron
Gideon Kramer Ion Chair with Rare Base
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uncommon variant of the Ion chair by Gideon Kramer, with molded fiberglass seat suspended in a tubular steel cage-frame, black painted wood armrests and rubber shock mounts.
Steel
6 mid century modern ion chairs by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Canaan, CT
a complete set of 6 ion arm chairs by Gideon Kramer in fantastic condition.
Vintage Ion Chair
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a vintage 1960s Ion chair by Gideon Kramer.
Chrome
Pair of Ion Chairs
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gideon Kramer Ion chairs, pair American Desk Corporation USA, 1974 upholstery, fiberglass, chrome-plated steel
Chrome, Steel
Gideon Kramer Ion Chair
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gideon Kramer ion chair with white fiberglass shell and chrome supports.
Chrome
Ion Chair by Gideon Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gideon Kramer White Ion Chair, Seattle
Chrome
Six Gideon Kramer Ion Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six mid century modern fiberglass and chrome Ion chairs. Designed by Gideon Kramer for the American Desk Company, these chairs were introduced at the Seattle World's Fair i...
Chrome
Eight Black Gideon Kramer Ion Chairs
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of eight mid century modern fiberglass and chrome Ion chairs in black. Designed by Gideon Kramer for the American Desk Company, these chairs were introduced at the Seattle Worl...
Chrome
Four Upholstered Gideon Kramer Ion Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern fiberglass and chrome Ion chairs upholstered in a padded golden-brown fabric.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern 'Ion' chair, designed by Gideon Kramer, 1962
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Toronto, CA
The Mid-Century Modern 'Ion' chair - designed by Gideon Kramer in 1962 for the World's Fair in Seattle - is a sleek nod to the space age era, with its curvy silhouette and futuristic...
Steel
Pair of Modernist “Ion” Chairs Designed by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Ion chair originally designed by Gideon Kramer in 1962 for the World's Fair in Seattle.
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Ion Chairs by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, side/dining/desk chairs by Gideon Kramer for American Desk Company feature molded fiberglass shells with chrome bases, originally designed for the Seattle...
Chrome
Sold
H 29.5 in W 25.5 in D 31.5 in
Set of Four Ion Chairs Designed by Gideon Kramer for American Desk Manufacturing
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Pasadena, TX
A fiberglass shell is held onto a chromed steel base with rubber shock mounts for maximum comfort. This revolutionary design in ergonomic seating was created for the 1962 Worlds Fair...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 34 in W 18 in D 21 in
Set of Four Yellow Ion Dining Chairs by Gideon Kramer for the Space Needle
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Kansas City, MO
These bright, mod, rare ion chairs are the best set on the market today.
Chrome
Gideon Kramer Prototype "Ion" Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gideon Kramer prototype "Ion" armchair, 1962
Plastic
Set of Eight Ion arm chairs designed by Gideon Kramer
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of Eight bright orange fiberglass arm chairs designed by Gideon Kramer for the Seattle Worlds fair of 1962. The arms are removable.
Ion Armchair by Gideon Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ion Armchair by Gideon Kramer designed for Seattle's World's Fair, manufactured by America Desk Corp.
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather and Rosewood, 2nd Generation
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
If you would like to see this one or another chair ion a video call or have any questions, you can call me on my dedicated Dibs line.
Aluminum
Sold
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Hunter Green and Rosewood, 2nd Generation circ
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
If you would like to see this one or another chair ion a video call or have any questions, you can call me on my dedicated Dibs line.
Aluminum
Set of 4 Ion Chairs by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four (two blue, two orange) vintage Ion chairs designed by Gideon Kramer.
Steel
Set of Four American Desk Corporation Gideon Kramer Ion Chairs
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of four ion chairs designed by Gideon Kramer for American Desk Corporation.
Steel, Chrome
Set of Six American Desk Corporation Gideon Kramer Ion Chairs
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Pasadena, TX
This chair was created for the 1962 worlds fair in Seattle. circa 1960-1969.
Steel, Chrome
Gideon Kramer Ion Dining Chairs Set of Six in Flat White
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Dallas, TX
The Ion chair, also known as the space needle chair, was designed for the observation deck of the space needle at the Seattle World's fair in 1962.
Steel
Sold
H 33.5 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Fiberglass & Chrome Gideon Kramer "Ion" Side Chair Seattle Worlds Fair 1962
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Oakland, CA
The "Ion" chair is constructed of fiberglass and chromed metal, with its ergomatic design its a very comfortable with its body forming shape and the rubber shockmounts flex with the ...
Chrome
Set of 6 Vintage Ion Dining Chairs by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Ion dining chairs, designed by Gideon Kramer and produced by American Desk Corporation.
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs after Risom
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Set of four matching armchairs of solid walnut and tweed upholstery. The chairs are ion very good, original ready to use condition, in the style of Jens Risom, probably manufactured ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Ion Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed for the Seattle Space Needle by Gideon Kramer. One additional yellow chair and one white chair are available separately.
Gideon Kramer Red Ion Chair
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic chair designed by Gideon Kramer design for the Seattle space needle. We have 5 red and 5 yellow available.
Steel, Chrome
Ion Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Yellow Ion Chair, originally designed for the Seattle Space Needle.
Chrome, Steel
Ion Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Blue Ion chair, originally designed for the Space Needle in Seattle, WA.
Chrome, Steel
Early Ion Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This is for the true Ion chair collector.
Steel
White Ion Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
A near perfect example of the Ion chair, designed by Gideon Kramer. Made by American Desk.
Chrome, Steel
Gideon Kramer Ion chair
Located in New York, NY
Award winning Ion chair designed by Gideon Kramer for the Worlds Fair ca.1962.
Chrome, Steel
Pair of White Ion Chairs
Located in Seattle, WA
Known for its elegant shape and high comfort level, the Ion chair continues to be sought after by collectors and designers .
Steel
Set of Six Gideon Kramer "Ion" Chairs
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Set of six bright orange/red ion chairs designed by Gideon Kramer for the 1962 worlds fair and displayed in the space needle.
Fiberglass
Black Ion Chair by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Seattle, WA
What Gideon kramer achieved with the Ion chair was a combination of flexibility and support.
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Ion Chairs from 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Seattle, WA
These prototype Ion chairs, designed by Gideon Kramer, were used in the Space Needle Restaurant during the 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair.They feature the original leather seat covers in a...
Steel
Pair of white Ion Chairs by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Seattle, WA
What Gideon kramer achieved with the Ion chair was a combination of flexibility and support.
Chrome, Steel
Set of 4 beige Ion Chairs by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Seattle, WA
What Gideon kramer achieved with the Ion chair was a combination of flexibility and support.
Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Table with Four Ion Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Cyclone Table paired with four Gideon Cramer designed "Ion' chairs (from 1962). Table bears pre-1967 Knoll Assoc. label.
Metal
Sold
H 33.5 in W 18.25 in D 22.5 in
Set of 6 Vintage Ion Chairs by Gideon Kramer for American Desk Co.
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Set of 6 Ion chairs by Gideon Kramer for American Desk Co.
Chrome
Ion chairs, pair by Gideon Kramer
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside of each example: [American Desk Manufacturing Company Temple, Texas]. Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to underside of one ...
Chrome, Steel
Set of 4 "Ion' Chairs by Gideon Kramer
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Chromed steel base,burnt orange fiberglass shell,rubber shock mounts. Excellent condition and surprisingly comfortable.
Designed for the Seattle "Space Needle" in 1962.
...
Pair of Space Needle Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Designed by Gideon Kramer for the Ion Chair Co.. Also know as the recorder's chair.
Steel
Rare Rolling Gideon Kramer Ion Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White lacquered fiberglass and painted steel rolling desk chair from the ION series designed by Gideon Kramer in 1962 for the Seattle World's Fair
Steel
Set of six Ion armchairs by Gideon Kramer
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six upholstered armchairs designed by Gideon Kramer. Arm hight is
Unusual Gideon Kramer "Ion" Arm Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Originally created for the Seattle Space Needle, we've never seen this unique, striking design before.
Chrome
Gideon Kramer Ion Chair American Desk Corporation
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ion chair, designed by Gideon Kramer for the American Desk Corporation, circa 1962.
Fiberglass
Rosewood and "Twisted" Chrome Base Dining Table
By Florence Knoll, Gideon Kramer
Located in Chicago, IL
Base details similar to Gideon Kramer ION chair and top similar to Knoll conference tables.
Chrome
$19,500 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 10
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of ten. Designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in 1968, these dining chairs are offered in a ...
Faux Fur
$27,300 / set
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 14
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of fourteen. Designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in 1968, these dining chairs are offered ...
Faux Fur
$23,400 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 12
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of twelve. Designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in 1968, these dining chairs are offered in...
Metal
Eva Chairs by Neils Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A set of eight 1960s teak "Eva" chairs by Neils Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet. Marked with the Koefoeds Hornslet factory mark and the Danish quality control mark to the inside fro...
Teak
$11,700 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 6
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of six. Designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in 1968, these dining chairs are offered in a ...
Faux Fur
Milo Baughman Dining Chairs by Thayer Coggin (Set of 6)
By Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
This is one of our favorite designs by Milo Baughman. These dining chairs have a beautiful architectural base of polished chrome square stock steel supporting an upholstered seat and...
Steel
$925
H 32 in W 18.75 in D 23.5 in
Pair of original Norman Cherner for Plycraft side-chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Norman Cherner
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Nice pair of Norman Cherner side chairs, manufactured by Plycraft. One chair has original Plycraft sticker and the date of inspection label. Second chair is missing Plycraft sticker...
Steel
Ten Dining Chairs Designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite
By Selrite, Richard McCarthy
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique set of ten dining chairs designed by Richard McCarthy and manufactured by Selrite. The black painted iron against the smooth grain of the wood perfectly embodies the Industr...
Metal
$15,600 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 8
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of eight. Designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in 1968, these dining chairs are offered in ...
Faux Fur
Exceptional Set of Ten Michel Mangematin Chairs
By Michel Mangematin
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and exceptional set of ten nickel-plated high back chairs by Michel Mangematin Dimensions: 45 in Hi, 18 in W , 18 in D, 18 in Hi Seat, 28 in back seat , 16 in D seat.
Brass
$6,580 / set
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Set of 8 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 8 vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s. The chairs have been completely restored finished with high-quality oil that gave them ...
Ash, Oak
Richard Young Highback Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Merrow Associates, Richard Young
Located in Uxbridge, GB
A very handsome set of six Richard Young dining chairs, combining the polished chrome and strong geometric forms characteristic of British furniture design during the late 1960s and ...
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs ~ set of 12
By Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
A set of 12 (tweleve) Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs. Made in USA, circa 1970. Reupholstered in Kravet fabric approximately 10 years ago. Dimensions: Height (in): 31½ Width (in...
Metal
Pair of Overman Pod Swivel Chairs
By Overman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage modern overman swivel chairs featuring black vinyl upholstery and five legged chrome base. Stylish swivel seating adds Mid-Century Modern flare to any interior. Please...
Set of Six Designer Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Dining Chairs, two arm and four side chairs. Commercial grade. Arm chairs are 23.5" wide and 22.5" deep.
Fabric, Wood
Italian Dining Chair in Metal and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, yellow leatherette, metal, Italy, 1970s Comfortable Italian dining chair in yellow leatherette. The eye-catching colored upholstery emphasizes the round shaped seat a...
Metal
Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
Cherry
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Furniture - Luupo ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Moo...
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in a Maple coloured sheepskin and features oi...
Sheepskin, Oak
$896 / item
H 13.39 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Brown Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...
Clay, Earthenware
Tiled Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal....
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
$1,486 / item
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo' by Pani Jurek, 60-90 Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H90 x60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Brown _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish design stu...
Ceramic, Mirror
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Large Luupo Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonl...
Sheepskin, Oak
Curved Sofa by Frederico Munari Italy, 1960's
By Federico Munari
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning and lovely curved Italian sofa by Federico Munari, original from the 50's. This amazing sofa has a deep, highly comfortable seat and a gracefully sloping back. The or...
Metal
$40,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.04 in W 33.86 in D 36.62 in
Superb 'Grand Prix' lounge chairs & sofa by Sculptor Maurice Calka, Arflex, 1960
By Arflex, Maurice Calka
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fabulous, super rare, and monumental sculptural form 'Grand Prix' lounge set by prestigious French sculptor Maurice Calka (1921-1999) for Arflex, Italy, 1960. The upholstery on ...
Steel, Nickel
Model 2098 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Model 2098 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Smoked brown tinted panels paired with an etched bottom diffuser. This fixture...
Crystal, Brass
Rewire Custom Lighted Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom mirror with three lamp illumination from behind mirror. LEAD TIME: 8-10 WEEKS
Metal, Brass
$6,807 / set
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
Fabric, Wood
$2,042 / item
H 27.17 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
Amarante Mirror - oak - gouged - textured - handmade - artisanal - carved
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Amarante Mirror Designed in 2024 by Project 213A The Amarante Mirror is trapez shaped and framed in solid wood. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal and finished in a g...
Mirror, Oak
$1,330 / item
H 61 in W 10 in D 10 in
Natural Oak Modern Hugo Barbell Floor Lamp, Ivory Linen Shade, Natural
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-crafted in Pennsylvania, the solid oak balls create a fixture that is as sturdy as it is stylish. The grained oak texture shows through the finish revealing a rich history uniqu...
Linen, Oak
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
$13,047 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
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