Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor RIMA in 1956. Blue lacquered, original painting, great patina, brass feet. Chair ref...
Brass, Metal
Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Tecno, Kolberg Justus
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon Name: P08 folding chair designer: Justus Kolberg manufacturer: Tecno, Italy design year: 1991 seat and bac...
Stainless Steel
Set of Two P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg, 1991
Located in Roma, IT
The P08 folding chairs is a design item realized in the 1990s. First appeared in 1991 as a result of collaboration between the Centro Progetti Tecno and German designer Justus Kol...
Nylon
Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in taranto, IT
very rare, unique in the world, this original Tecno chair, designed by osvaldo borsani in the 70s probably a prototype that has never entered the market, there is no such trace in...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Folding Beech Vintage Chair Style Gio Ponti, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage beech folding chair or lounge chair, which was made in 1960s in Italy.
Nylon, Beech
$2,055Sale Price / set|55% Off
Marco Zanuso, set of 4 Celestina foldable chairs for Zanotta, 1978
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of four foldable Celestina chairs designed by renowned designer Marco Zanuso for Zanotta in 1978. Frame of black lacquered metal with seat and back of black cowhide over a nylon ...
Metal
Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Charcoal, Oscar & Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Oscar e Gabriele Buratti, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
Metal
Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Black by Oscar & Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Driade, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
Metal
Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Red by Oscar and Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Oscar e Gabriele Buratti, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
Metal
Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for 'Artigianato' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for Emilio Paoli, 'Artigianato' lounge chair from the Monofilo series, lacquered iron, nylon, Italy, design 1953, made 1954/55 During...
Iron
Zanotta 1009 Club Chair for Indoor or Outdoor Designed by Prospero Rasulo
By Prospero Rasulo, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Armchair and sofa for outdoor and indoor use. Steel internal structure painted for outdoor use. Weave in PVC thread with nylon internal reinforcement, in the shade of brown. Upon req...
Nylon, PVC
"Rock Chair" Black, White or Gray Dining Chair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Rock Chair" is a dining chair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a shell in structural polyurethane, feet in beech and glides in nylon. Availabl...
Nylon, Beech
$5,500Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair of Cassina licensed Le Corbusier LC2 black leather in chrome lounge chairs
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Atelier International, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Ferndale, MI
Le Corbusier' iconic 1928 design created with his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the LC2 a petite version of his "Grand Comfort" lounge chair features exte...
Steel, Chrome
2000s Set of Six Philippe Starck for Cassina 246 Passion Leather Dining Chairs
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These examples were produced by Cassina in Italy and date to the 2000s. The chairs are comprised of steel legs with a nylon seat that is upholstered in black leather.
Steel
Post modern René Herbst Sandows Dining Chairs in black Bauhaus circa 1980
By Ecart International, René Herbst
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern René Herbst Sandows Dining Chairs in black circa 1980. These are high quality 1980s vintage reproductions of the original Sandows by René Herbst. Made by Ecart Internatio...
Steel
Lialta chair designed by Roberto Barbieri in 2006 and produced by Zanotta
By Roberto Barbieri, Zanotta
Located in Ravenna, IT
Lialta chair designed by Roberto Barbieri in 2006 and produced by Zanotta in Italy. With a polished aluminum alloy frame, the seat features soft, sinuous curves. Its high back gives ...
Aluminum
Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chair by Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chair by Tecno. This chair model was produced in different versions and colors. This proposals for sale has the 4 legs that allow th...
Aluminum
8 Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chairs by Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 8 Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chairs by Tecno. This chair model was produced in different versions and colors. These proposals for sale have the 4 legs t...
Aluminum
10 Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chairs with desk by Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 10 Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chairs by Tecno. This chair model was produced in different versions and colors. These proposals for sale have the 4 legs ...
Aluminum
Cassina licensed Le Corbusier LC2 black leather chrome lounge chairs & ottoman
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Buffalo, NY
Le Corbusier' iconic 1928 design created with his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the LC2 a petite version of his "Grand Comfort" lounge chair features extern...
Steel, Chrome
Charles Eames Aluminium Group Black Mesh Chair
By ICF De Padova, Charles Eames
Located in Rome, IT
An Aluminium Group chair, designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1959, with black mesh upholstery, produced in Italy by ICF, under license of Heman Miller. In very good condi...
Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Six Chairs 'Irma' by Achille Castiglioni Metal Nylon Leather Zanotta, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
A group of six chairs 'Irma' by Achille Castiglioni. Tubular varnished metal, nylon feet, seat and back covered with leather.
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Six Chairs by Castiglioni for Zanotta Varnished Metal Nylon Leather, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
Manufactured in Italy, 1970s-1980s.
Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in
Set of Eight Black Nylon Revolving Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. These desk chairs feature a black nylon and aluminum frame.
Aluminum
Set of Four Contemporary P08 Folding Chairs, Tecno, Italy, 1991
By Tecno, Kolberg Justus
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of four Justus Kolberg, folding chairs model P08 for Tecno, Italy. Designed in 1991.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 25.99 in W 31.89 in D 30.32 in
‘Cesto’ Chairs by Grassi, Conti and Forlani for Emilio Paoli, Italy, circa 1959
By Luciano Grassi, Paoli, Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare pair of 'Cesto' chairs by Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti and Marisa Forlani by Emilio Paoli, Italy circa. 1959.
Iron
Sold
H 32 in W 20 in D 21 in
Modern Italy Marcello Ziliani for Parri Mini Stackable Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Marcello Zilliani
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Authentic all the chairs have the logo stamped under the seat. Made in: Italy.
Steel
Pair of Caprice Dining / Side Chairs by Philippe Starck for Cassina
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of modernist chairs with a retro / space age feel. This model is called the Caprice chair, they were designed by Philippe Starck in 2007 and made in Italy by Cassina.
Steel, Chrome
"Monofilo-Chair" by Conti, Grassi, Forlani, Emilio Paoli, 1962
By Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani
Located in Berlin, DE
"Monofilo-Chair" by Sergio Conti, Luciano Grassi, Marisa Forlani, manufactured by Emilio Paoli, 1962
Iron
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 and UP6 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in 1969 for a few years before it was discontinued in 1973, the UP5 & 6 lounge chair and ottoman by Gaetano Pesce, also known as the Big Mama, Blow Up and Donna c...
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Eight Space Age Caprice Dining Room Chairs by Philippe Starck for Cassina, 2007
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of eight Space Age Style dining room chairs. Design by Philippe Starck for Cassina. Striking Italian design from 2007.
Chrome
Set of Six Cassina Mabelle Armchairs by Patrick Jouin
By Cassina, Patrick Jouin
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare set of 6 Mabelle armchairs designed in 2003 by Patrick Jouin for Cassina. Marked in the steel frame. Patrick Jouin studied design at the ENSCI in Paris, graduating in 1...
Steel
Set of Gaetano Pesce's Nobody's Royal Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of Gaetano Pesce furniture consisting of a Nobody's Royal King armchair, a Nobody's Royal Queen armchair, and a Nobody's Pouf ottoman. Made by Zerodisegno. Each piece is uni...
Fabric, Nylon, Resin
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H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 Black Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Restored, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milano, IT
First designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for a few years before being discontinued, the lounge chair and pouf UP5, also known as Big Mama, Blow Up and Donna, was reissued in 2000 by B...
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
Sold
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of eight famous dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash structure and seat in waxed woven rope, 1950s. Bibliography: Domus 264-265 (dicembre 1951),...
Ash, Nylon
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H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Single Superb Belotti Fly Line 'Spaghetti’ Chair for CMP, Padova Italy 1970s
By Giandomenico Belotti, Fly Line
Located in London, GB
Giandomenico Belotti for CMP Padova, Italy c. 1970 ‘Fly Line’ dining or side chair Red metal frame with transparent tinted plastic cord seat and back. Original plastic floor glid...
Metal
Set of Four TP08 Folding Chairs Designed by Justus Kolberg
By Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
The structure consists of a satin finished stainless steel frame. The seat and backrest are made in black polyamide. They are very comfortable and fold completely flat. Excellent ...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 superb Belotti Fly Line 'Spaghetti’ chairs for CMP - Padova Italy 1970s
By Giandomenico Belotti, Fly Line
Located in London, GB
Giandomenico Belotti for CMP Padova, Italy c. 1970 ‘Fly Line’ dining chairs, set of 4 Red metal frames with transparent tinted plastic cord seats and backs. Original plastic floor g...
Metal
Sold
H 40.5 in W 47.25 in D 51 in
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 and UP6 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in 1969 for a few years before it was discontinued, the UP5_6 lounge chair and ottoman by Gaetano Pesce, also known as the Big Mama, Blow Up and Donna chair, was ...
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Eight Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of eight stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s.
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
Pair of William Sawaya “Calla” Chairs in Matte Black for Heller, 2002
By Heller, William Sawaya
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural indoor or outdoor stacking chair rendered in matte black injection molded Polycarbonate or Nylon designed bun William Sawaya for Heller, 2002.
Nylon
Sold
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chair by Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chair by Tecno. This chair model was produced in different versions and colors. This proposals for sale has the 4 legs that allow th...
Aluminum
Franco Albini “Canapo” rocking chair for Cassina, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Skokie, IL
Franco Albini Canapo rocking chair for Cassina Italy. The Franco Albini “Canapo” rocking chair is a timeless piece designed for Cassina in Italy. This elegant rocking chair showcase...
Upholstery, Nylon, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 Black Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Restored, 1970s
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
First designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for a few years before being discontinued, the lounge chair and pouf UP5, also known as Big Mama, Blow Up and Donna, was reissued in 2000 by B...
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
A Pair of Low Laquered Armchairs with Nylon Woven Rope
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Elegant, Low, Retilinear Armchairs in Black Laquered Wood and Plaited Nylon Rope, Inspired by the Japanese. Italian, Circa 1955-65
Nylon, Wood
Fischer Chair by Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti & Marisa Forlani
By Sergio Conti, Luciano Grassi, Marisa Forlani
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Rare Fischer chair by Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti & Marisa Forlani, Italy, circa 1958, in black painted metal and nylon, from the Monofilo series, manufactured by Emilio Paoli, Flor...
Metal
Modus Four Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1973
Located in Bilbao, ES
A set of three glossy nylon and aluminum model SM 203 or MODUS four desk chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1965, produced by Tecno in Italy, dated January 1973.
Aluminum
Two Modus Office Chair by Centro Progetti Tecno for Tecno
By Tecno, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Savona, IT
Two armchairs designed in 1972 and produced by techno. White polished polyamide shell, with backrest and seat, padded in blue fabric. Base spinning five-spoke polished aluminum bas...
Metal, Aluminum
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