1970s Pair of Joker chairs by Dominique Zimbacca
By Dominique Zimbacca
Located in Paris, FR
plusieurs versions de pietements pour le modèle "Joker".
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Fir, Pine
1970s Pair of Joker chairs by Dominique Zimbacca
By Dominique Zimbacca
Located in Paris, FR
plusieurs versions de pietements pour le modèle "Joker".
Fir, Pine
Pair of French Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Atlanta, GA
lounge chairs by French designer Olivier Mourgue was dubbed as "joker" chair for its slightly whimsical
Stainless Steel
$1,042Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 65.36 in D 34.65 in
Vintage black leather and chrome sofa, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
much in the style of Pascal Mourgue's Joker chairs/sofa 1970s - Belgium Good condition, very
Chrome
Olivier Mourgue Cubique Chair by Airborne, France 1968
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in CA, CA
Iconic 'Cubique' chair designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France 1968. Chromed
Chrome
$4,500
H 25.6 in W 32.29 in D 30.32 in
Leather and Chrome Olivier Mourgue Cubique chair by Airborne, France 1968
By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Cubique chair in very good conditio. Designed by Oliver Mourgue Manufactured by
Metal, Chrome
$3,615Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 22.45 in
Arne Norell Style Tan Leather Lounge Chair With Squared Metal Frame & Straps
By Merrow Associates, Arne Norell, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Arne Norell Style Tan Leather Lounge Chair With An Open Metal Frame, Complete With Brown Leather
Steel
$4,616
H 25.2 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Iconic 'Cubique' Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1968
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Voorburg, NL
approached Bernard with his black leather Joker Easy Chair (1959). Bernard liked it and agreed to produce it
Steel, Chrome
$1,759
H 14.17 in W 33.07 in D 33.07 in
Mid-Century Space Age French Chrome and Glass Joker Coffee Side Table, 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Hamburg, DE
Olivier Mourgue from the 1960s. The right table to the well -known Joker Lounge Chair. A simple and
Metal
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
Rare Vintage Adjustable Joker Easy Chair by Bengt Ruda for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Warsaw, PL
This rare Joker chair was designed by Bengt Ruda for Ikea, Sweden during the 1950s. Early edition
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Olivier Mourgue Joker Lounge Chair Airborne, 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Basel, CH
Unique Olivier Mourgue Joker lounge chair manufactured by Airborne in the 1960s in France. Original
Chrome
Painted Iron Playing Card Chairs Joker and Queen of Hearts
By Ries Niemi
Located in Houston, TX
Handmade playing card iron chairs by Ries Niemi, depicting the Queen of Hearts and Joker. The
Iron
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Suede Lounge Chair "Joker" by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Munster, NRW
Suede lounge chair with matching ottoman, design by Olivier Mourgue. Excellent working condition
Chrome
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Pair of French Olivier Mourgue Beige “Joker” Easy Chairs for Airborne, 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Set of 2 Joker easy chairs designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in the 1960s.
Chrome
Pair of "Joker" Chairs
By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Dronten, NL
The joker chair was designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France in 1961. This pair is
Chrome
French "Joker" Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Leather and Chrome French "Joker" Chairs by Olivier Mourgue.
Chrome
Joker Chair by Olivier Mourgue
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Chicago, IL
as "joker" chair for its slightly whimsical appearance. Great vintage condition with new cushions
Mohair
Set of Four Olivier Mourgue Joker Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Olivier Mourgue Joker chairs. Original condition.
Chrome
Three French Joker Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dubbed as "joker" chair, the French designer Olivier Mourgue subtly added a touch of humor to the
Chrome, Steel
Olivier Mourgue “Joker” Chairs, a pair
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Chicago, IL
manufactured by Airborne c. 1970s in France - original leather cushions
Metal
Leather and Chrome French "Joker" Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
Located in San Diego, CA
Sleek leather and chrome pair of chairs designed by Olivier Mourgue in France for Airbourne
Joker Easy Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Joker easy chair was designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, in 1961. This chair has
Chrome
Pair of Joker Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue, 1970s
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of vintage Joker lounge chairs designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International
Chrome
Sold
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Joker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of black leather and metal chrome-plated base lounge chairs with ottoman designed by Olivier
Chrome
Olivier Mourgue Cubique Chairs Airborne France 1968
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning shaped pair of so called 'Cubique' lounge chairs designed by Olivier Mourgue and
Chrome
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of lounge chairs 'Joker' designed in the early 1970’s by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne.
Chrome
Pair of French Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of black leather and chrome lounge chairs, "Joker" by Olivier Morgue for Airborne
Chrome
Sold
H 25 in W 33 in D 30 in
Olivier Mourgue 'Cubique' Lounge Chairs by Airborne International, a Pair
By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Miami, FL
approached Bernard with his black leather Joker Easy Chair (1959). Bernard liked it and agreed to produce it
Metal
Rare Olivier Mourgue Triple Flower Lamp for Disderot, circa 1970
By Disderot, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Glendale, CA
Bouloum Chair (1969) for Airborne; Joker Lounge Chair (1960s); Whist Chair and Ottoman (1964); Montreal
Chrome, Metal
Pair of Joker Easy Chairs by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1960
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Joker easy chairs designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1960 for Airborne, France. Chrome steel
Steel
Pair of "Joker" Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Joker" lounge chair was the work of the great Olivier Mourgue, who along with Pierre Paulin was
Armchair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Pasadena, CA
A rare highbacked version of Olivier Mourgue's joker chair with chromed steel frame and upholstered
Chrome
"Joker" Leather and Chrome Metal Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Roubaix, FR
"Joker" leather and chrome metal chairs by Olivier Mourgue , for airborne France circa 1960. All
Metal, Chrome
Three Joker Easy Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three Joker easy chairs designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1960 for Airborne, France. Chrome steel
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
$1,244Sale Price|63% Off
H 32.68 in W 70.08 in D 30.32 in
Giovanni Offredi Leather Sofa by Saporiti Italia, Curved Design, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This leather sofa comes in very good condition. The black leather is soft and supple and shows hardly any signs of wear. There are 2 dents in the leather on the back of the sofa, but...
Leather
$2,321Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.38 in W 87.41 in D 29.53 in
Three-Seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Roma, IT
Three-seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo, realized by Mobilgirgi in 1970s. Production Mark. Wood, plastic and padded leather. Good condition.
Wood, Leather, Plastic
$3,850
H 41.34 in W 48.82 in D 38.19 in
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair with Storage in Oak and Leather
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair and cabinet, oak, leather, France, 1960s This is a remarkable piece of furniture by Guillerme et Chambron. The whole constructio...
Leather, Oak
Olivier Mourgue Joker Leather Armchair
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Olivier Mourgue leather chair edited by Airborne in the 1960's, model " Joker " Chrome steel base with straps and original leather cushion
Chrome
Roche bobois Sofa, Black Leather
Located in Brussels, BE
Roche bobois Sofa, black leather
Leather
$13,629 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair circa 1979
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Lounge Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll label underneath. The leather retains it's warm original patina...
Metal
Coja Leather Loveaseat Sofa, 1960s
By Coja Culemborg
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
Coja Furniture Factory was founded in 1946 in Culemborg in the Netherlands by J.G. De Jongh and a number of colleagues from furniture company Palambus. Coja has built a good reputati...
Leather, Wood
$112,519
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...
Pine
$3,300Sale Price|40% Off
H 28 in W 94 in D 32 in
Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful armless sofa with solid walnut sculpted frame and steel spring support insert. Has Orig...
Steel
$1,848
H 51.19 in W 16.34 in D 17.33 in
Brutalist Artisan Accent Chair Mid Century Tall Back Statement Pine Iron Rustic
Located in London, GB
A strikingly impressive Mid Century Brutalist artisan accent chair in lovely vintage condition. Hand crafted in England in the 1970s, this remarkable piece will add richly aged rusti...
Iron
$909Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 80.32 in D 31.11 in
1980s Three Seater Adjustable Sofa / LEDA LUX, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - The pillows have stains on one side - Manufacturer Hikor Písek 1987 - Seat height 44 cm - Dimensions when unfolded, depth 106 cm, length 191 cm.
Fabric, Wood
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$71,065
H 61.42 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden "Lovö" Pine Cabinet for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Lovö" cabinet in stained pine wood by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm Sweden, 1930s. In good original condition. Key is included. Dimensions: H: 156 c...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll. These have a polished stainless steel frame with tan or saddle colored leather. These were purchased in the 1970's. The chair frames s...
Stainless Steel
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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