Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic "Kleinhans" armchair, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, early chair, collaboration of two modern masters, designed for the Mary Seaton room at Kleinhans music hall,...
Birch, Fabric, Plywood
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Kleinhans side chair , designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen .
Fabric, Birch, Plywood
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Please check additional listing for original Eames / Saarinen Kleinhans SIDE chair..
Naugahyde, Birch, Plywood
Rare Pair of "Kleinhans" Chairs, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic "Kleinhans" armchairs, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, early chair, collaboration of two modern masters, designed for the Mary Seaton room at Kleinhans music hall...
Birch, Plywood
1939 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Kleinhans Armless Chair in Beech, Fabric
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Kleinhans Armless Chair, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen in 1939.
Beech, Plywood, Fabric, Foam
SIX Fine Modernist Kleinhans Style Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
sold jan 2013 An exciting set of SIX modernist chairs taking direct inspiration from the Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen collaborative design of the Kleinhans chair in 1939, with their...
Walnut
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair c.1939 Charles Eames / Eero Saarinen
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic "Kleinhans" arm chair,,Designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen,, Early chair ,,,collaboration of two modern masters,,, Designed for the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music...
Birch, Plywood
Charles Eames Eero Saarinen Kleinhans Chair 1939
By Charles Eames
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare and important chair designed by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen. This is the first chair ever designed by the 2 friends. This also carries the first molded plywood technique used ...
Wood, Foam, Fabric
Pair of Eames/Saarinen Chairs for Kleinhans Music Hall, 1939
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The earliest chair designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, produced for Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo, in 1939.
$2,995 / set
H 31.75 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptural "ELLA" Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptural "ELLA" Chairs by Arne Vodder for Vamo Sonderborg Mobfabrik. Special chairin that the backr is completely free to move to ...
Leather, Teak
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming early 1950's clam-style lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. The design bears resemblance to the famous model Pragh by Designer team Schubell ...
Wool, Beech
$137,785
H 33.67 in W 28.94 in D 25.79 in
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and collectible Eames & Saarinen "Organic Chair", winner of Organic Design competition at MoMa. First manufacture from the early 1950s, laminated and moulded wooden seat sh...
Fabric, Plywood
$7,000
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Ernesto Hauner Caviuna Chair, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Caviúna chair designed by Ernesto Hauner for Ernesto Hauner Decorações (E.H.D.) in 1968, a company that opened that same year after selling its shares in Móveis Artesanal / Forma, wh...
Cane, Wood
Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First-generation Zenith armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This early Greige fiberglass shell has developed an unusually warm tone over decades of use, giv...
Fiberglass
Early Chair Attributed to Jens Risom for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very early chair that is attributed to Jens Risom for Knoll. The chair features a vinyl type finish that is in good condition with a few marks and light staining. The legs have ...
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and beige fabric lounge chair, model 1588, designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s. Moderate wear to arm rests. Mild scuffing to wood frame throughout. Sea...
Fabric, Oak
$3,750
H 29 in W 19 in D 17 in
Early & Rare Chair designed by John Pyle for George Nelson American Mid Century
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1950s by John Pyle for George Nelson, amazing original finish and patina. Iconic and very rare chair only a few were made, hard t...
Wood
$1,929
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Mid-century Lounge Chair Danish Style of Henry Schubell
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This lounge chair, a rare example of vintage Danish design, embodies the timeless elegance and functional comfort that define the Mid-Century Modern era. Crafted in Denmark, its form...
Beech
$9,450 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.75 in D 38 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Alfred Jensen, Jean Prouvé, Gio Ponti, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs. These stunning French Modernist lounge chairs are an interesting design and extremely comfortable. Professionally up...
Bouclé, Walnut
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...
Teak
$1,275
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Lacquer
By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant single chair designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons, freshly lacquer in black matte finish color recovered in cloth danish fabric.
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Hans J. Wegner CH30 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
New leather (natural) seats. Listed price is for the pair. Produced in Denmark.
Teak
$4,000
H 31 in W 29.75 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling, 1950s
By Dokka Mobler, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Dokka Mobler, Norway, c.1950s. The lounge chair has the original green tweed fabric and features a sculpted teak frame. Dimensions ...
Upholstery, Teak
$18,945 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.79 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak by Bertil W. Behrman, 1950’s
By Bertil W. Behrman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Reupolstered in Wool Fabric by Bertil W. Behrman, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Oak and reupolstered in wool fabric Style: Mid century, Sca...
Oak, Fabric, Wool
$5,400
H 28 in W 28 in D 23 in
1951 HANS WEGNER Lounge chair, model no. CH-22 by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1951 HANS J. WEGNER Lounge Chair, model no. CH-22 manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Oak frame with rush seat. Underside of arm branded with designer. In good vintage condi...
Rush, Oak
$172,232
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
$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
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,505 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$6,774 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$10,563 / set
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs. Cognac-colored leather cover. This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort. Featured in many interiors, Eero Sa...
Leather
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An art deco sofa attributed to Gugliemo Ulrich. Rounded back and aviator style silhouette with wood plinth feet. Upholstery as found. Sourced in Northern Italy.
Upholstery
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
Brass
$6,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29 in W 73 in D 25 in
Custom Made to Order Outdoor or Indoor Iron Sofa with Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made to Order Iron Sofa for Indoor or Outdoor Size: 73”w x 25”d x 29”h SH:16”. SD:24” Can be made to your specifications. This collection also includes chairs, ottomans and ...
Iron
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 58.5 in W 47 in D 17 in
Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
Steel, Chrome
$22,000
H 34 in W 45 in D 24 in
Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely Rare Pair Modernist Settee/ Bench designed by Walter von Nessen , circa 1929. retains it's original color, finish, patina, They're has been some minor professional restor...
Birch
Pair Verner Panton "Circle" Screen Print on Fabric / SPACE AGE POP ART
By Verner Panton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Verner Panton 'Circle,' Late 1960s / early 1970s. ^^^^NOTE^^^^PRICED SEPERATELY Screenprint on fabric. Nice original condition. Verso printed with 'Circle designed by Verner Pa...
Fabric
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