$3,368
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois 1970s Leather Armchair Chrome Vintage
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
This stunning armchair from Jacques Charpentier, for Roche Bobois, is a fine example of 1970s
Chrome
$17,000 / set
H 30 in W 28 in D 28 in
Jacques Charpentier Pair Modernist Slipper Chairs in Mohair, France 1970's
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 70's slipper chairs by Jacques Charpentier for Roche & Bobois, upholstered in Maharam wool
Steel, Stainless Steel
$8,800
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 34.65 in
Suede and Steel Sofa by Jacques Charpentier (attr.), France 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Utrecht, NL
attributed to Jacques Charpentier, who was a French decorator and editor. He studied at the Boulle School and
Steel
$14,000 / set
H 27.96 in W 55.52 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
society designer Jacques Charpentier. This plush mohair pile captures the light in a very interesting and
Stainless Steel
$13,800 / set
H 27.96 in W 44.1 in D 33.86 in
Post-Modern French Pair of Lounge Chairs in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
innovative use of steel in furniture. Other makers included François Monnet, Jacques Charpentier, Roche
Steel
$15,400
H 28.35 in W 105.52 in D 35.44 in
Post-Modern French Three-Seat Sofa in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery 1970s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
furniture. Other makers included François Monnet, Jacques Charpentier, Roche Bobois, Maison et Jardin
Steel
Sofa in Brown Leather and Stainless Steel by Jacques Charpentier
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa in brown leather and stainless steel by Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois, Possibility for
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Seat in Brown Leather and Stainless Steel by Jacques Charpentier
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Single seat or double seats in brown leather and stainless steel by Jacques Charpentier for
Stainless Steel
Jacques charpentier Leather Sofa and Pair of Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois
Steel
Sold
H 30.32 in W 74.81 in D 34.26 in
Jacques Charpentier sofa and 2 armchairs, leather and stainless steel France 70s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, FR
Superb set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois, produced
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 28.75 in W 110.24 in D 36.23 in
Jacques Charpentier 'California' Lounge Suite in Suede, 1970, Signed
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
sofas with steel bases by middle end manufacturer's such as Roche Bobois which are currently being
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
Stunning Charpentier "Californian" Lounge Chairs, Rare Brass Base, Signed, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Jacques Charpentier. This pair feature the very rare ,special order optional brass base, this model is
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Jacques Charpentier "Californian" Lounge Chairs, Galerie Flat, Paris
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
by Parisian high society designer Jacques Charpentier . This model was retailed by the exclusive
Suede, Upholstery
Sold
H 27.56 in W 83.08 in D 35.44 in
Rare Jacques Charpentier sofas edited by Galerie FLAT, Paris, 1970
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
sofas with steel bases by manufacturer's such as Roche Bobois which are currently being falsely
Suede, Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 91.74 in D 37.41 in
Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois Three Seater 1970s Leather And Chrome Sofa
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
Charpentier for Roche Bobois, is a beautiful example of 1970s French design. Currently upholstered in the
Chrome
Sold
H 27.96 in W 83.47 in D 35.83 in
2 and 3 Seat Mohair 'CALIFORNIA' Sofas by Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
, French lounge chairs and sofas with steel bases by manufacturer's such as Roche Bobois which are
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29.14 in W 85.04 in D 35.44 in
Superb 2 And 3 Seat, Brown Leather, Jacques Charpentier 'Californian' Sofas, Signed And Published
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
stainless steel bases by Parisian high society designer Jacques Charpentier . The set comprises one 2 seat
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 14.18 in W 17.13 in D 15.75 in
1970s Brushed Steel Ottoman with Reupholstered Olive Green Leather Cushion
Located in Waalwijk, NL
their innovative use of steel in furniture. Other makers included François Monnet, Jacques Charpentier
Steel
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$3,840 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Hardwood round coffee table 1960's
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Brazilian hardwood round coffee table 1960's made by unknown designer (in research) The table still has some original 1950's brazilian stamps and moving notes on the back. Please n...
Hardwood
$29,739 / set
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a flush brass wall mount that is connected to a circular horizontal holder that carrie...
Brass
$3,331
H 12.21 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Lacquered Parchment Coffee or Side Table in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 1970's
By Aldo Tura
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This elegant Italian coffee or side table, crafted in lacquered parchment, is designed in the distinctive style of Aldo Tura and dates to the 1970’s. The piece showcases the rich tex...
Wood
$5,500
H 27.375 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Mid Century Italian Bronze Marble Chess Board Pietra Dura Tripod Side Table 1950
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite Italian Pietre Dure chess board side table circa 1950s Mosaic chessboard surface of Nero Portoro and pink marble On a bronze base with three splayed legs Suitable for g...
Marble, Bronze
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
Leather
$8,327
H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet. It’s in good vintage conditi...
Velvet, Birch
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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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