$4,000 / set
"Tulip" Chairs by K.M. Wilkins for G-Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of extraordinary bentwood lounge chairs designed by K.M. Wilkins for his "Tulip" series. Big pillowy cushions in original velvet stripes, set in a strong wood frame.
Bentwood
Rosewood K M Wilkins G-Plan G Plan Housemaster Armchair Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By G-Plan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Circa 1970, this design Classic was conceived by K M Wilkins for G Plan. Sold almost exclusively through Harrods and Heals .
Rosewood
Floral G-Plan Housemaster Chair
Located in Alton, GB
Circa 1970, this design classic was conceived by K M Wilkins for G plan. Sold exclusively through the likes of Harrods and Heals, these chairs are now fast becoming rare as they were...
Fabric, Teak
Pair of G Plan Mikado Chairs with Stools
Located in Alton, GB
Manufacturer: E Gomme Ltd. Designer/Creator: Wilkins, K M.
Fabric, Hardwood
Rosewood Tulip Sofa by K.M. Wilkins for G-Plan, Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer, Thonet, G Plan Furniture, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This extraordinary three-seater G-Plan sofa, conceived by K.M. Wilkins for the celebrated “Tulip Group,” is a rare rosewood rendition of an otherwise teak-centric line—and its presen...
Velvet, Rosewood, Upholstery
Tulip Seating Group in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
By Percival Lafer, Thonet, G Plan Furniture, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A breathtaking embodiment of 1970s British modernism, this G-Plan “Tulip Group” ensemble by K.M. Wilkins fuses sculptural design with sumptuous comfort.
Velvet, Rosewood
Pair of Mid Century Housemaster Lounge Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Housemaster chair was designed by K.M. Wilkins who designed other upholstered furniture for G Plan such as the Saddle suite, but the Housemaster chair must be his most prominent ...
Bouclé, Teak
Original pattern G-Plan Housemaster Chair
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Alton, GB
Circa 1970, this design classic was conceived by K M Wilkins for G plan. Sold exclusively through the likes of Harrods and Heals, these chairs are now fast becoming rare as they were...
Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 35.04 in
Pair G Plan Teak Tulip Lounge Armchairs with Bouclé Wool Upholstery
By G-Plan
Located in Norwich, England
A pair of G-Plan teak ‘Tulip’ lounger armchairs, designed by K.M. Wilkins, reupholstered in bouclé wool. circa 1970.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.25 in W 36.38 in D 36 in
Tulip Group Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
By Percival Lafer, Thonet, G Plan Furniture, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This exquisite pair of G-Plan “Tulip Group” armchairs, designed by K.M. Wilkins and crafted in rosewood—a notably rare execution for the series—radiates mid-century elegance and orga...
Velvet, Rosewood
G Plan Housemaster Chair & Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
G Plan Housemaster Chair & Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins Circa 1970s Magnificent Low Rider G Plan Teak Housemaster Chair and Footstool by K M Wilkins Circa 1970, retailed throu...
Teak
Sold
H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in
G Plan Housemaster Chair and Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
G Plan housemaster chair and footstool in teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s Magnificent low rider G Plan teak housemaster chair and footstool by K M Wilkins circa 1970, retailed th...
Teak
Sold
H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in
G Plan Housemaster Chair and Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
G Plan Housemaster chair and footstool in teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s Magnificent low rider G Plan teak housemaster chair and footstool by K M Wilkins circa 1970, retailed th...
Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Mid Century Tulip Lounge Armchair by K M Wilkins for GPlan in Orange Velvet
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Tarleton, GB
GPlan Tulip Armchair in Velvet Discover the truly exquisite mid-century Tulip lounge chair by the renowned furniture maker GPlan! This masterpiece has been thoughtfully restored and...
Chrome
$6,200 / set
H 32 in W 24 in D 30 in
1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the early 1930-40s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid Birch with great grain and patin...
Wool, Oak
$1,450 / set
H 40 in W 32.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Murphy Miller for Plycraft c 1950’s
By Murphy Miller Inc., Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Murphy Miller for Plycraft, circa 1950’s. The swivel and tilt chair features bent plywood arms which are attached to the tuft...
Metal
$1,750 / set
H 36 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern High-Back Lounge Chairs Manner of Edward Wormley a pair
By Edward Wormley, Selig
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern high-back upholstered lounge chairs with exposed wood base. Appear to have an older re-upholstery. Very comfortable and quality made chairs. Circa. 1950'...
Fabric
$4,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft comprised of walnut bentwood frames or shells, tan vinyl or faux leather, black pa...
Metal
$1,600 / set
H 30.5 in W 30.5 in D 28 in
Pr. Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Attributed to Directional Ca 1950's
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Pr. stylish lounge chairs made inn the 1950's, attributed to Directional Furniture Company, in the manner of Paul McCobb. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, they were reu...
Upholstery
$15,432 / set
H 40.36 in W 28.35 in D 34.65 in
Pair of " Edouard" lounge chairs Guillerme et Chambron, France, mid-50's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A rare pair of " Edouard " oak lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison. France 1950's Wood has been refinished and the chairs have been entirely re upholstered. Designe...
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Mid-Century Bentwood Swiveling Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Swedish modern swiveling lounge chair and ottoman. Sleek design with leather upholstery and rosewood frames and bases. A quality piece that is sure to please in any modern in...
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer Brazilian Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chair, Circa 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern lounge chair by Percival Lafer, crafted in Brazil from richly figured Brazilian rosewood and upholstered in supple cognac-colored leather. The chair fe...
Leather, Rosewood
$2,172Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs by ISA, 1950s, Pair
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950, Edizioni ISA, Bergamo. Sculpted profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The chairs ...
Faux Leather, Beech
Lovely Pair of Selig Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs by Selig. This pair retain their original pink and red striped nubby fabric in nice usable condition, we do recommend re-uphols...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,650 / set
H 35 in W 34 in D 36 in
Wonderful Selig Swivel Egg Lounge Chair with Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Selig swivel egg lounge chair with matching ottoman. This set will need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking for anyway-right?
Faux Leather, Wood
$1,999 / set
H 31 in W 30.75 in D 30.5 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Style Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of 1950's Midcentury Modern lounge chairs for sale. These lounge chairs are really solid and well made, and have coil springs on the seat. They also have springs on the backrest...
Fabric, Wood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 34.5 in D 32 in
1962 Sublime G Plan 6250 James Bond Tilt and Swivel Armchair restored MidCentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Fabulous Swivel Wing Lounge Armchair G Plan 6250... to die for! of James Bond Fame supervillain Blofeld’s chair in the Bond movie, You Only Live Twice...
Fabric, Rosewood
G Plan Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 62 'Blofeld'
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Once described as 'the worlds most comfortable chair' this one off reupholstered piece in Italian vintage gold leather will surely bring out your inner Bond Villain. Appearing in ori...
Leather, Teak
$6,565 / set
H 37.8 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Italian Leather by G Plan Model 62
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Once described as 'the world’s most comfortable chair' this recently reupholstered piece in fine Italian black leather will surely bring out your inner Bond Villain. Appearing in ori...
Leather, Teak, Rosewood
$1,350
H 39 in W 32 in D 34 in
Rybo Rykken Mid Century Modern Rosewood Leather Kengu Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Rybo Rykken
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rybo Rykken Mid Century Modern Rosewood Leather Kengu Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Item features bent rosewood bouncer floating frame, original red leather, upholstery, sleek Mid Centur...
Leather, Rosewood
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 37 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux leather pod lounge club chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa . If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your de...
Fabric
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tufted Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swiveling 360 and reclining rocker club chair. It has a shiny brown upholstery, so is showing some white glare in the photos
Upholstery, Wood
$3,700Sale Price|26% Off
H 22.75 in W 34 in D 33 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Brutalist Drum Pod Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Chair . The highly decorated resin surfaces are similiar to Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Series studio pieces. The resin on these h...
Fabric
$396Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30 in W 32.5 in D 25.5 in
Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...
Chrome
$35,000 / item
H 31.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
1971 Ultra Rare Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Zebrawood, Model 670 and 671
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a massively unusual Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair in Zebrawood, accompanied by a complimentary period-correct Eames Ottoman in Rosewood. Models 670 and 671 were initially ...
Aluminum
Pair of "Fly" Armchairs by BoConcept
By BoConcept
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage armchairs made by BoConcept. Their "Fly" chairs feature polished chrome flat bar legs and a full comfortable body. Please confirm location.
Chrome
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