$3,656 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.95 in D 32.29 in
“Hannibal” Black Leather Armchair for Isku, Finland – Original Leather
By Isku
Located in Astoria, NY
1970 Kurt Hvitsjö “Hannibal” Black Leather Armchair for Isku, Finland – Original Leather ( 2 pieces
Steel
$10,900 / set
H 28 in W 28.75 in D 29.75 in
Kurt Hvitsjö, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Stained Wood, Isku, Finland, 1950s
By Isku
Located in High Point, NC
A pair fabric and stained wood lounge chairs designed by Kurt Hvitsjö and produced by Isku, Finland
Fabric, Wood
$7,049
H 29.53 in W 86.23 in D 31.11 in
1970 Kurt Hvitsjö Rare “Hannibal” Black 3- Seater Sofa For Isku, Finland
By Isku
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Leather
$7,049 / set
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Risto Halme for Isku, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
By Risto Halme
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Finland. These original Isku chairs are simple and light but have an elegant and playful design. The
Plywood
$5,387 / item
H 25.4 in W 18.31 in D 15.36 in
Pair Mid Century Modern Isku of Finland Bent Plywood Birch Bedside Tables, 1980s
By Isku
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautiful pair of original Isku Oy of Finland, Scandinavian Modern, Bent Plywood Birch Bedside
Birch, Pine
Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland
By Isku
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland **Heavy Product *Rotatable top
Metal, Steel
$4,692 / set
H 25.4 in W 18.31 in D 15.36 in
Isku Oy Bedside Tables, Bent Plywood Birch, Scandinavian Modern, 1980s
By Isku
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautiful pair of original Isku Oy of Finland, Scandinavian Modern, bent plywood birch bedside
Birch, Pine
$3,450 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Kurt Hvitsjö 'Hannibal' Armchair for Isku, Cream Velvet, 1970s
Located in London, England
1970s Kurt Hvitsjö 'Hannibal' armchair for Isku. Chromed frame raised on two wheels
Metal
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Nautilus Lounge Suite by Isku, Finland, circa 1970s
By Isku
Located in London, GB
Isku of Finland. A serious and rare addition to a contemporary collection. This complete and
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Risto Halme for Isku, Finland, 1960s
By Risto Halme
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Finland. These original Isku chairs are simple and light but have an elegant and playful design. The
Plywood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 40.95 in D 32.29 in
1970 Kurt Hvitsjö Rare “Hannibal” Black Leather Armchair For Isku, Finland
By Isku
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Leather
Sold
H 19.3 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in
Pair of White Space Age Side Tables / Nightstands with Tulip Foot 1960's, ISKU
By Isku
Located in Cork, IE
This pair space age side tables was made by Isku in Finland in the 1960s and is a rather rare find
Plywood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 16.34 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Model 441 Dining Chairs in Teak by Risto Halme for Isku, 1960s
By Risto Halme, Isku
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model 441 dining chairs by Risto Halme for Isku in the 1960s. Teak. Good vintage
Teak
Midcentury Lounge Chair by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku, circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Reclining and swivel - Designed by Kurt Hvitsjö - Produced by Isku, Lahti - Finnish, 1960s - Measures
Leather
Sold
H 37.01 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
1960s, Black Leather, Rosario, Swivel Rocking Chair by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku
By Isku
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
for Isku, Finland. This chair is in good condition.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 43.31 in
Midcentury Finnish Isku Rosewood Extendable Pedestal Dining Table
By Isku
Located in London, England
Midcentury Rosewood veneer extending dining table produced by Finnish manufacturer Oy Iskun Tehtaat
Rosewood, Pine
ISKU Pair of Club Chairs Made in Finland in Faux Shearling
By Isku
Located in Wilton, CT
The look of these chairs is reminiscent of Paul Frankl's station wagon series. The oversized arms give these chairs their unique character. The faux shearling marries well with the S...
Animal Skin, Teak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 16.34 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Model 441 Dining Chairs in Birch by Risto Halme for Isku, 1960s
By Isku, Risto Halme
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of 4 model 441 dining chairs by Risto Halme for Isku from the 1960s. Birch, good vintage
Birch
Pair of Kurt Hvitsjö ‘zorbas’ Lounge Chairs in Teak
By Isku
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Finland Designer: Kurt Hvitsjo Manufacturer: Isku Era: 1960s Dimensions: 34? wide x 31
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Vanity Stool by Kurt Hvitsjö in White Wool, Lahden Puukalusto 1950s
By Isku
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful vintage vanity stool designed by Finnish designer Kurt Hvitsjö and made by Lahden
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Risto Halme Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak for Isku
By Risto Halme
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Risto Halme set of six dining chairs for Isku, in molded teak plywood, Finland, 1960s. Set of six
Teak, Plywood
De Sede 'DS-2011' Chocolate Leather Sofa, Swiss 1983
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking vintage De Sede 'DS-2011' sofa, designed in Switzerland in 1983. This iconic piece features a captivating low-slung, curvilinear profile, upholstered in thick, high-qualit...
Leather
$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
$20,311
H 27.56 in W 181.11 in D 39.38 in
Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
Leather
$6,212
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$12,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 83.86 in D 33.86 in
Mp-97 Sofa Midcentury Brazilian Design by Percival Lafer, Cedar Wood, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Metal
$1,320Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 33 in W 20 in D 21 in
Pair of Fasem S34 Chairs in Cognac Leather – Original Upholstery, Italian Design
By Mart Stam
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Offered here is a pair of S34 chairs by Fasem, an elegant example of Italian craftsmanship and minimalist design. Featuring their original c...
Leather
De Sede DS2011 Black Leather Sofa, Switzerland - circa 1980
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful DS-2011 sofa in black slightly patinated leather. Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Model: DS2011 Color: Black Material: Leather Size in cm. WxDxH: 190x80x80 Seat...
Leather
$17,268 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 59.06 in
Spider 150 Ceiling Light Cream silk and Parchment Design by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
Brass
$13,740 / 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
$3,254Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 85.04 in D 33.86 in
Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.
Iron
Vico Magistretti Silver Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
Cassina “Maralunga” 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti — Fully Restored with Silver Technical Fabric, Italy, circa 1975s. Offered here is an iconic 2-seater “Maralunga” sofa, design...
Acrylic
$5,263Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 30.71 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, wood, Italy, 1960 ___________________________________________________________ Beautiful architectural Tobia Scarp...
Leather, Wood
Carl Edvin Svensson Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage flat-woven wool tapestry by Swedish designer Carl Edvin Svensson. Carl Edvin Svensson (1899–1963) was a Swedish textile artist known for his distinctive flat-weave and tapes...
Wool
$3,900
H 27 in W 70 in D 39 in
Roche Bobois ‘Informel’ Two-Seater Sofa – Original Natural Leather Upholstery
By Roche Bobois
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY A rare and elegant two-seater ‘Informel’ sofa by Roche Bobois, retaining its original natural leather upholstery in a sophisticated steel gr...
Leather
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
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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