Very rare chairs by Jan Bočan designed for Czechoslovak embassy in Stockholm
By Jan Bočan
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Very rare chairs by Jan Bočan designed for Czechoslovak embassy in Stockholm 1972 in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Fabric, Plywood
$3,552Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian embassy in Stockholm that was built in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Pair of J. Bočan Brutalist Lounge Chairs for the Czechoslovak Embassy, Stockholm
By Jan Bočan
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare Pair of Jan Bočan Lounge Chairs for the Czechoslovak Embassy in Stockholm, 1972 This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Czech architect and designer Jan Bočan as part of...
Bentwood
Jan Bočan Attributed Bentwood and Suede Lounge Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Bočan Attributed Bentwood and Suede Lounge Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1970s A striking Mid-Century Modern lounge chair attributed to Czech architect and designer Jan Bočan, Czechosl...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Set of Embassy Chairs by Jan Bočan
By Jan Bočan
Located in Dronten, NL
These remarkable chairs are designed by award-winning architect Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian embassy in Stockholm.
Fabric, Plywood, Walnut
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H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Chair by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian embassy in Stockholm that was built in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Fabric, Wood
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H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury modern curvy wavy lounge chair by Jan Bocan, Czech 1970s
By Jan Bočan
Located in Zaandam, NL
Incredibly rare and elegant lounge chair by renowned Czech architect and designer Jan Bocan.
Bentwood
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H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Chair by Jan Bočan, for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian embassy in Stockholm that was built in the late 1960s and early 1970s in a Brutalist styl...
Bentwood
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H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy, Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan, Thonet
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
These chairs were designed by the award-winning architect Jan Bocan especially for the Czechoslovakian embassy in Stockholm that was built in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Fabric, Bentwood
Bentwood Embassy Table & Four Chairs, Jan Bočan
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
A bentwood table and four chairs designed by Czech architect Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovak Embassy in Stockholm.
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
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H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 21.26 in
Four Rare Chairs Ton by Ludvík Volák, Zbyněk Hřivnáč and Jan Bočan
By Jan Bočan, Ludvik Volak
Located in Praha, CZ
The only known pieces of this type. Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Bentwood
Pair of Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, circa 1950s - Renovated, incl new upholstery cca 5 years ago - Good condition.
Fabric, Wood
$25,624 / set
H 31.11 in W 32.29 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of rare lounge chairs by Carl-Axel Acking in an imposing, luxurious design. Hefty oak frame with wide armrests and an elegant, open silhouette. Rust red leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
$1,132 / set
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Armchairs Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable - Marked by label - Rare type.
Fabric, Wood
$3,644 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 29.53 in
1970s Pair of Rare Restored Armchairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso, Czechoslovak
By Ludvik Volak, Marco Zanuso, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made by ludvik volak for Drevopodnik Holesov - Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - heigh of set 34 cm
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$4,975 / set
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic These iconic bentwood lounge chairs, designed by renowned Czech modernist Jindřich Halabala, embody the...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$6,263 / set
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
Pair of “Hunter” Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of “Hunter” lounge chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal and manufactured by Bruksbo in Norway. Safari-style wooden frames with leather straps and deeply tufted brown leather cushions.
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood, plywood, metal and beige leather lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Design inspired by the Boomerang chair by Richard Neutra. Provenance: ...
Leather, Wood
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original leather cushions. Good condition!
Leather
$3,950 / set
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1960s Czech Republic
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1960s Czech Republic This striking pair of mid-century lounge chairs was produced in the Czech Republic during the 1960s ...
Upholstery, Beech
$10,933Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.14 in D 36.62 in
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Gilles Bouchez for Airborne, 1972
By Gilles Bouchez
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Showcasing the meticulous work of French designer Gilles Bouchez, this set of two lounge chairs from 1972 is an iconic representation of mid-century modern design. Crafted by Airborn...
Metal
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red velvet fabric lounge chair designed José Zanine Caldas by and produced by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1950s. Provenance: Cristiano Ross, Curitiba. In vintage condit...
Velvet, Wood
$1,081 / set
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Smidek, Czechoslovakia, 1960s–1970s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant pair of vintage armchairs attributed to Smidek, manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s–1970s. These beautifully designed chairs feature distinctive curved wooden arm...
Fabric, Wood
$17,156 / set
H 38.78 in W 30.32 in D 37.01 in
Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare pair of Pernilla chairs and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s. Beech frames and original leather seats. Rarely found in such good con...
Leather, Beech
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of chairs in Jacaranda and upholstered in black faux leather, made in Brazil, circa 1950 by Joaquim Tenreiro. A total of four chairs are available.
Faux Leather, Jacaranda
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 31.5"W x 32.0"D Seat Height ...
Velvet, Wood
Halabala Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s, Sheepskin
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
A sculptural Art Deco lounge chair by Jindřich Halabala, produced in 1940s Czechoslovakia, featuring elegantly curved bentwood arms and newly upholstered in luxurious Tibetan sheepsk...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
$89,700
H 30.01 in W 125.99 in D 36.03 in
Rosewood Dining Table by Jean Gillon, Italma, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jean Gillon, Italma
Located in New York, NY
This fantastic dining table was designed in the 1960s by Jean Gillon (1919-2007), a Romanian-born architect, artist, and designer who landed in Brazil in 1956. The piece has a solid ...
Rosewood
$158,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs' in American Black Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, set of eight 'Grass-seated Chairs', American black walnut, sea grass cord, United States, early 1960s Through its pure form, thoughtful use of materials, and exqui...
Seagrass, Walnut
$1,497Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 9.45 in
Chloe Rattan Table Lamps, Handcrafted Lighting, Organic Design, New
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Chloe Rattan Table Lamps Handcrafted with care in our workshop, the Chloe Rattan Table Lamp is an original design that blends artisanal charm with organic elegance. Eac...
Rattan
$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
$3,635 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition by Noom in Patience & Gough recycled velvet
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience &a...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo Desk Lamp
By Nikolay Diulgheroff, Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo, table lamp, brass, enameled steel, Italy, 1950s A table lamp by Nicolaj Diulgheroff (1901–1982), one of the distinctive figures of Italian Second F...
Brass, Steel
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
On Hold|$3,450
H 33 in W 30.75 in D 33 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Red Wool, 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the late art deco period a bit similar to the styles of Swedish Designers such as Carl Malmsten. We have never seen any other examples of this c...
Wool, Maple
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Sold|$5,500 / set
H 36 in W 25 in D 31.5 in
Pair Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs, Michael Van Bueren, Domus Mexico 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Pair of Mexican Woven Lounge Chairs, Attributed to Michael van Beuren for Domus A handsome pair of midcentury Mexican lounge chairs attributed to Michael van Beuren for Domus, circa...
Cord, Mahogany
Scandinavian Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, copper, Scandinavia, 1960s A stunning and well-executed wall light of the 1960s made in Scandinavia. The manufacturer used copper for this specific design that obtained ...
Copper
$4,122Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Armchairs by Gyula Kaesz from 1930s, Restored, with Bouclé Upholstery
By Gyula Kaesz
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
A pair of armchairs designed by Gyula Kaesz in the 1930s. The wooden frames have been carefully restored, and the cushions have been newly upholstered in a soft bouclé fabric. The gr...
Upholstery, Wood, Bouclé
1940s Danish Lounge Chairs with Maple Frame and Armrests
By Hjalmar Jackson, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish lounge chair made in the tradition of Scandinavian makers such as Hjalmar Jackson and Carl Malmsten with a wooden base and armrests made from Maple adding a lot of e...
Wool, Maple
$5,000
H 30 in W 24 in
"Aquinnah Fog" oil painting of red brick lighthouse in nature shining light
By Rob Brooks
Located in Edgartown, MA
From an incandescent sunset on Long Island Sound to an iconic pop-kitsch ice storage bin at the neighborhood corner store, Rob Brooks offers us a visual journey from the real to surr...
Canvas, Oil
$5,819
H 33.86 in W 32.29 in D 33.86 in
A Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark c. 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A generously proportioned lounge chair by Danish cabinetmaker, with a slightly canted rectangular back and rounded, sloping armrests, raised on short block legs. Newly upholstered in...
Sheepskin, Beech
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
Peter Ghyczy GN2 Vintage Ocher Yellow Lounge Chair
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Tilburg, NL
Peter Ghyczy GN2 vintage ocher yellow lounge chair. Late 20th century. Beautiful vintage design lounge chair by Peter Ghyczy. A great space-age design in moulded polyurethane, for...
Plastic
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