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Set of Four Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Set of Four Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

Set of Four Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

By Steelcase

Located in Van Nuys, CA

In the 1930s the company partnered with Frank Lloyd Wright to create task-oriented office furniture for the SC Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations t...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rectangular Billiard Style Glass Rod and Nickel Chandelier, P. Fargette, 1940
Rectangular Billiard Style Glass Rod and Nickel Chandelier, P. Fargette, 1940

Rectangular Billiard Style Glass Rod and Nickel Chandelier, P. Fargette, 1940

By P. Fargette

Located in New York City, NY

Pyrex glass rods as seen on the sides of the chandelier were first used in this way in 1944 by Frank Lloyd Wright in his controversial Johnson Wax Building. Newly rewired for US spec...

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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Abbott Pattison Patinated Bronze Sculpture, Signed, on Marble Base
Abbott Pattison Patinated Bronze Sculpture, Signed, on Marble Base

Abbott Pattison Patinated Bronze Sculpture, Signed, on Marble Base

By Abbott Pattison

Located in Dallas, TX

State Department; Stanford University Medical Center; the Johnson Wax Co.; and the state Capitol in Springfield.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Abbott Pattison Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base 'Signed'
Abbott Pattison Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base 'Signed'

Abbott Pattison Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base 'Signed'

By Abbott Pattison

Located in North Miami, FL

State Department; Stanford University Medical Center; the Johnson Wax Co.; and the state Capitol in Springfield.

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Vintage 1950s American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Wendell Castle Molar Group Coffee Table c.1969 , Fewer then 24 produced
Rare Wendell Castle Molar Group Coffee Table c.1969 , Fewer then 24 produced

Rare Wendell Castle Molar Group Coffee Table c.1969 , Fewer then 24 produced

By Wendell Castle

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nordness, with the financial backing of Samuel Johnson (patriarch of the Johnson Wax Co.), curated a touring exhibition of American craft titled Objects: USA.

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Vintage 1960s American Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

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Vitra Miniature Johnson Wax Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1939
Vitra Miniature Johnson Wax Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1939

Vitra Miniature Johnson Wax Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1939

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Vitra

Located in New York, NY

These items are only available in the United States. The Johnson Wax Chair is characterized by round forms which also reflect the lines of a famous building designed by Frank Lloy...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cherry

Johnson Wax Research Tower Lighter
Johnson Wax Research Tower Lighter

Johnson Wax Research Tower Lighter

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H 5.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Johnson Wax Research Tower Lighter

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Chicago, IL

Lighter in the shape of the Research Tower that Frank Lloyd Wright designed for the Johnson Wax Company. It has a strong architectural presence.

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Vintage 1940s American Desk Accessories

Rare Johnson Wax 1 Desk and 2 Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
Rare Johnson Wax 1 Desk and 2 Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina

Rare Johnson Wax 1 Desk and 2 Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Atlanta, GA

Originally designed in 1936 for the S.C. Johnson Wax Company's Administrative Building in Racine, Wisconsin by Frank Lloyd Wright, this rare iconic desk (Cassina 617) and chair (Cass...

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson 617 Desk licensed by Cassina
Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson 617 Desk licensed by Cassina

Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson 617 Desk licensed by Cassina

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Originally designed in 1936 for the S.C. Johnson Wax Company in Wisconsin. This all original example dates from the late 1980s and is signed and numbered.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Set of 4 Seafoam Green Model 233 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Set of 4 Seafoam Green Model 233 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

Set of 4 Seafoam Green Model 233 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

In the 1930s the company partnered with Frank Lloyd Wright to create task-oriented office furniture for the SC Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations t...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

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H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in

Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

In the 1930s the company partnered with Frank Lloyd Wright to create task-oriented office furniture for the SC Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations t...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

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H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in

Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

In the 1930s the company partnered with Frank Lloyd Wright to create task-oriented office furniture for the SC Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations t...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Steelcase Model 233 Industrial Tanker Steel Office Chairs
Steelcase Model 233 Industrial Tanker Steel Office Chairs

Steelcase Model 233 Industrial Tanker Steel Office Chairs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

In the 1930s the company partnered with Frank Lloyd Wright to create task-oriented office furniture for the SC Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations t...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Objects: U.S.A." garden seats by Karen Karnes
"Objects: U.S.A." garden seats by Karen Karnes

"Objects: U.S.A." garden seats by Karen Karnes

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H 18 in W 21.75 in D 16.75 in

"Objects: U.S.A." garden seats by Karen Karnes

By Karen Karnes

Located in Chicago, IL

Deaccessioned from the original collection owned by the S.C. Johnson Wax Company these pieces present a rare opportunity to own a great example of work by Karnes and items that were ...

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20th Century American Stools

Perforated Steel and Glass Rod Chandelier by Petitot
Perforated Steel and Glass Rod Chandelier by Petitot

Perforated Steel and Glass Rod Chandelier by Petitot

By Atelier Petitot

Located in New York City, NY

Pyrex glass rods were first used in this way in 1944 by Frank Lloyd Wright in his controversial Johnson Wax Building. Great over a dining room table, a kitchen island, a billiard ta...

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French Chandeliers and Pendants

Paul Frankl Waxed Cork and Oak Dining Table with Two Model 5008 Consoles
Paul Frankl Waxed Cork and Oak Dining Table with Two Model 5008 Consoles

Paul Frankl Waxed Cork and Oak Dining Table with Two Model 5008 Consoles

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Dallas, TX

The tops have the antiqued white-washed wax finish but could easily be sanded down to expose the natural cork.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Cork

"Disappearing City" by Frank Lloyd Wright, Signed First Edition, 1932
"Disappearing City" by Frank Lloyd Wright, Signed First Edition, 1932

"Disappearing City" by Frank Lloyd Wright, Signed First Edition, 1932

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Among these are the Marin County Civic Center, The Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma (which was the modified ver­sion of the apartment towers from Broadacre City), the Johnson Wa...

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Vintage 1930s American Books

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Early Edition Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chairs By Cassina Italy
Set of Four Early Edition Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chairs By Cassina Italy

Set of Four Early Edition Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chairs By Cassina Italy

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Weesp, NL

In 1932 Wright and his wife Olgivanna founded the Taliesin Fellowship, a school of architecture at their own home.Soon came the famous commissions for Fallingwater and the Johnson Wa...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright Johnson Wax Research Tower Petrol Lighter ** Saturday sale**
Frank Lloyd Wright Johnson Wax Research Tower Petrol Lighter ** Saturday sale**

Frank Lloyd Wright Johnson Wax Research Tower Petrol Lighter ** Saturday sale**

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Take a look at all of these items; https://goo.gl/hNLz4x 1930s Skyscraper Art Deco figural "Johnson's Wax Research Tower" petrol table cigar lighter.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Architectural Tiered Advertising Display Stand
Architectural Tiered Advertising Display Stand

Architectural Tiered Advertising Display Stand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Painted metal, four-tier advertising display stand for Johnson's wax polishes is an excellent example of American modernist esthetic.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Paul Frankl Large Waxed Cork Wall Mirror for Johnson Furniture 1950s
Paul Frankl Large Waxed Cork Wall Mirror for Johnson Furniture 1950s

Paul Frankl Large Waxed Cork Wall Mirror for Johnson Furniture 1950s

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant and understated wall mirror designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, executed in his signature waxed cork.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Cork

Set of 4 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs **Saturday Sale**
Set of 4 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs **Saturday Sale**

Set of 4 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs **Saturday Sale**

Located in Van Nuys, CA

In the 1930s the company partnered with Frank Lloyd Wright to create task-oriented office furniture for the SC Johnson Wax building. The collection includes several desk variations t...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Portland Ceramist Ken Shores Blue Studio Vase, Geometric Design
Portland Ceramist Ken Shores Blue Studio Vase, Geometric Design

Portland Ceramist Ken Shores Blue Studio Vase, Geometric Design

By Ken Shores

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Ken continued his own work which is included in numerous private and public collections some of which are the Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland Art Museum, Seattle Art Museum, t...

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Mid-20th Century Pottery

Portland Ceramist Ken Shores Blue Studio Vase, Biomorphic Design
Portland Ceramist Ken Shores Blue Studio Vase, Biomorphic Design

Portland Ceramist Ken Shores Blue Studio Vase, Biomorphic Design

By Ken Shores

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Ken continued his own work which is included in numerous private and public collections some of which are the Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland Art Museum, Seattle Art Museum, t...

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Mid-20th Century Pottery

Ken Shores Art Pottery Chalice Form Fetish Pot with Applied Feathers
Ken Shores Art Pottery Chalice Form Fetish Pot with Applied Feathers

Ken Shores Art Pottery Chalice Form Fetish Pot with Applied Feathers

By Ken Shores

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Ken continued his own work which is included in numerous private and public collections some of which are the Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland Art Museum, Seattle Art Museum, t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Vases

Materials

Clay

Johnson Wax Research Tower Lighter...Frank LLoyd Wright
Johnson Wax Research Tower Lighter...Frank LLoyd Wright

Johnson Wax Research Tower Lighter...Frank LLoyd Wright

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Chicago, IL

The lighter is stamped Johnson Wax Research Tower Racine Wisc.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Chrome, Enamel

Johnson Wax Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright, Made by Cassina
Johnson Wax Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright, Made by Cassina

Johnson Wax Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright, Made by Cassina

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Cologne, DE

Johnson Wax chair, designed 1938-1939 by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Johnson Wax headquarters in Milwaukee.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Johnson Wax Frank LLoyd Wright Research Tower Lighter
Johnson Wax Frank LLoyd Wright Research Tower Lighter

Johnson Wax Frank LLoyd Wright Research Tower Lighter

Located in Chicago, IL

There were approximately 5000 of these made and most were given to the higher ups that worked at Johnson Wax as Christmas presents between 1947 and 1950.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Tobacco Accessories

Johnson Wax  Frank LLoyd Wright Research Tower Lighter
Johnson Wax  Frank LLoyd Wright Research Tower Lighter

Johnson Wax Frank LLoyd Wright Research Tower Lighter

Located in Chicago, IL

There were approximately 5000 of these made and most were given to the higher ups that worked at Johnson Wax as Christmas presents between 1947 and 1950.

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Vintage 1940s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Rare 'Johnson Wax 1' Desk by Frank Lloyd Wright
Rare 'Johnson Wax 1' Desk by Frank Lloyd Wright

Rare 'Johnson Wax 1' Desk by Frank Lloyd Wright

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 'Johnson Wax 1' desk was originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1936 for the S.C.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson Wax Arm Chair on Casters for Cassina
Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson Wax Arm Chair on Casters for Cassina

Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson Wax Arm Chair on Casters for Cassina

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Long Beach, CA

Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson Wax Arm Chair on Casters for Cassina. Marked/Copywrighted under arm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Bonus" by Jackson Woolley, from OBJECTS USA exhibition.
"Bonus" by Jackson Woolley, from OBJECTS USA exhibition.

"Bonus" by Jackson Woolley, from OBJECTS USA exhibition.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lee Nordness was a New York gallery owner who went to the West Coast to buy art for the the Johnson Wax Collection. These new acquisitions were shown in Objects USA and were included...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Materials

Resin

Jerry Johnson and Byron Botker Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Waxed Leather, Set
Jerry Johnson and Byron Botker Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Waxed Leather, Set

Jerry Johnson and Byron Botker Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Waxed Leather, Set

By Byron Botker, Jerry Johnson, Landes Manufacturing Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

* Currently on hold * Set of rare lounge chairs #603 model by Jerry Johnson and Byron Botker for Landes Manufacturing USA, circa 1970s Polished chrome, mahogany, waxed canvas (b...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Johnson Wax For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic johnson wax available at 1stDibs. A johnson wax — often made from metal, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a johnson wax, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the johnson wax you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A johnson wax is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina and Paul Frankl each produced at least one beautiful johnson wax that is worth considering.

How Much is a Johnson Wax?

Prices for a johnson wax start at $425 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $2,067.