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'Joe' Lounge Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s, Signed
'Joe' Lounge Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s, Signed

'Joe' Lounge Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s, Signed

By Poltronova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in 1970, this leather "Joe" baseball glove chair is an early production example, by designers Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi who worked together since 1...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

20th Century Joe Armchair By Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'urbino And Paolo Lomazzi
20th Century Joe Armchair By Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'urbino And Paolo Lomazzi

20th Century Joe Armchair By Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'urbino And Paolo Lomazzi

By Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Designed in 1970, this leather "Joe" baseball glove chair is an early production example, by designers Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi who worked together since 1...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Other Lounge Chairs

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Leather

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Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair in Anilin Leather
Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair in Anilin Leather

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair in Anilin Leather

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H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair in Anilin Leather

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Hamburg, DE

Designed by Studio DDL-De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi in 1968, produced by Poltronova, Italy. Metal frame with polyurethane foam and upholstery in cognac anilin leather. This Joe is made in...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stiles Brothers Leather Baseball Glove Sofa
Stiles Brothers Leather Baseball Glove Sofa

Stiles Brothers Leather Baseball Glove Sofa

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H 48 in W 81 in D 38 in

Stiles Brothers Leather Baseball Glove Sofa

By Joe Colombo

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Being offered for your consideration unique Stiles Brothers leather baseball glove sofa or loveseat. Very well-made and sturdy with wood base and quality leather.

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Vintage 1980s American Loveseats

JOE GLOVE Armchair by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi
JOE GLOVE Armchair by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi

JOE GLOVE Armchair by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi

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H 38 in W 70 in D 44 in

JOE GLOVE Armchair by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi

By Poltronova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Joe Glove Armchair (1970). De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi (Italy) / Poltronova.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century "Glove" Amchair by Joe Colombo for Poltronova, 1970s
Mid-Century "Glove" Amchair by Joe Colombo for Poltronova, 1970s

Mid-Century "Glove" Amchair by Joe Colombo for Poltronova, 1970s

By Joe Colombo

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century "Glove" Amchair by Joe Colombo for Poltronova, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

'Joe' Baseball Glove Chair
'Joe' Baseball Glove Chair

'Joe' Baseball Glove Chair

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H 32 in W 62 in D 42 in

'Joe' Baseball Glove Chair

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Joe" baseball glove chair by De Pas, D'Urbino, and Lomazzi for Poltronova, Italy, 1972. The chair is named after baseball legend Joe DiMaggio.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

'Joe' Baseball Glove Leather Lounge Chair by Poltronova
'Joe' Baseball Glove Leather Lounge Chair by Poltronova

'Joe' Baseball Glove Leather Lounge Chair by Poltronova

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 'Joe' baseball glove lounge chair for Poltronova, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Baseball Glove Joe Armchair by De Pas
Baseball Glove Joe Armchair by De Pas

Baseball Glove Joe Armchair by De Pas

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H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 68.9 in

Baseball Glove Joe Armchair by De Pas

Located in Paris, FR

Baseball Glove Joe armchair by De Pas, D'Urbigno & Lomazzi for Poltronova.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

"JOE" Baseball Glove Armchair by De Pas, D' Urbino, and Lomazzi
"JOE" Baseball Glove Armchair by De Pas, D' Urbino, and Lomazzi

"JOE" Baseball Glove Armchair by De Pas, D' Urbino, and Lomazzi

Located in Dallas, TX

JOE baseball glove armchair designed by De Pas, D' Urbino, and Lomazzi for Poltronova in 1970, soft Italian leather, with castors, Made in Italy, circa 1980s POP ART / furniture ins...

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Materials

Leather, Wood

"Joe" Glove Chair by De Pas, D’urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s
"Joe" Glove Chair by De Pas, D’urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s

"Joe" Glove Chair by De Pas, D’urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Coronado, CA

"Joe" baseball glove chair by De Pas, D'Urbino, and Lomazzi for Poltronova circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joe Leather Baseball Glove Chair by Poltronova
Joe Leather Baseball Glove Chair by Poltronova

Joe Leather Baseball Glove Chair by Poltronova

By Poltronova

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Signed authentic Joe baseball glove chair designed by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Poltronova.

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

"JOE" Glove Chair for Poltronova
"JOE" Glove Chair for Poltronova

"JOE" Glove Chair for Poltronova

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H 36 in W 74 in D 46 in

"JOE" Glove Chair for Poltronova

By Poltronova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Iconic "JOE" glove shaped lounge chair (named after baseball legend Joe DiMaggio) by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

'Joe' Baseball Glove Black Leather Lounge Chair by Poltronova
'Joe' Baseball Glove Black Leather Lounge Chair by Poltronova

'Joe' Baseball Glove Black Leather Lounge Chair by Poltronova

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed as an Homage to Baseball Legend Joe DiMaggio in the 1970's and Made of the Highest Quality Italian Black Leather. "JOE" is Imprinted in the Leather Along with Signatures of ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

De Pas Durbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova MCM Leather Joe Baseball Glove Chair
De Pas Durbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova MCM Leather Joe Baseball Glove Chair

De Pas Durbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova MCM Leather Joe Baseball Glove Chair

By Poltronova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Franklin Park, IL

De Pas Durbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova Mid Century Leather Joe Baseball Glove Chair-1970s This chair measures: 65 wide x 44 deep x 33.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches All...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair Leather
Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair Leather

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair Leather

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H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair Leather

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Hamburg, DE

Designed by Studio DDL - De Pas D'urbino and Lomazzi in 1968, produced by Poltronova Italy. Metal frame with polyurethane foam and upholstery in cognac leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair in Anilin Leather
Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair in Anilin Leather

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair in Anilin Leather

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H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair in Anilin Leather

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Hamburg, DE

Designed by Studio DDL - De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi in 1968, produced by Poltronova, Italy. Metal frame with polyurethane foam and upholstery in cognac anilin leather. This Joe is made ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Leather

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair
Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair

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H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Hamburg, DE

Designed by Studio DDL - De Pas D'urbino and Lomazzi in 1968, produced by Poltronova, Italy. Metal frame with polyurethane foam and upholstery in cognac leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair Poltronova in Cognac Vintage Style Leather
Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair Poltronova in Cognac Vintage Style Leather

Joe Baseball Glove Lounge Chair Poltronova in Cognac Vintage Style Leather

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Design: Studio DDL (Desiner De Pas, D Urbino and Lomazzi) 1971 Manufacturer: Poltronova Condition: like new Model: Joe Metal frame with polyurethane foam and cover in cognac-col...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Red Leather 'Joe' Chair

Red Leather 'Joe' Chair

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H 96 in W 187 in D 110 in

Red Leather 'Joe' Chair

Located in London, GB

A Red Leather 'Joe' Baseball Glove Chair Designed in 1971 by Studio De Paz, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Poltronova.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joe Glove Armchair
Joe Glove Armchair

Joe Glove Armchair

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H 38 in W 70 in D 44 in

Joe Glove Armchair

By Poltronova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Joe Glove armchair (1970). De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi (Italy) / Poltronova.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Joe Glove Armchair
Joe Glove Armchair

Joe Glove Armchair

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H 38 in W 70 in D 44 in

Joe Glove Armchair

By Poltronova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Joe Glove Armchair (1970). De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi (Italy) / Poltronova.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Joe Baseball Glove Chair by Pas d'Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova c. 1975
Joe Baseball Glove Chair by Pas d'Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova c. 1975

Joe Baseball Glove Chair by Pas d'Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova c. 1975

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Belmont, MA

Inspired by legendary New York Yankees baseball star Joe diMaggio, this iconic chair takes you back to a bygone era. This dramatic chair was designed by Jonathan de Pas, Donato d'Ur...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Joe Leather Glove For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the joe leather glove you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A joe leather glove — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a joe leather glove — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A joe leather glove made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made joe leather glove has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poltronova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi and Donato D’Urbino are consistently popular.

How Much is a Joe Leather Glove?

Prices for a joe leather glove can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $41,864, while the average can fetch as much as $10,000.

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