$4,500
H 29.25 in W 39 in D 28 in
1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Westside Collection Lounge Armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for KnollStudio in 1983. Not too many of these were produced. This one dates to the 1990s based o...
Steel
Davis Allen for Knoll Studio "Exeter" Chair
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Sherborne, GB
through Knoll studio. A stunning and sculptural black lacquered spindle chair, sturdy enough for heavy use.
Oak
Florence Knoll Wood & Marble Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll credenza produced by Knoll Studio. USA, circa 1980. Features a wood case
Marble
Sold
H 30.71 in W 86.62 in D 31.11 in
Walter Knoll Model Studio 190 Grey 3 Seats Leathersofa Design Jürgen Lange
By Jürgen Lange, Walter Knoll
Located in Gardena, CA
Studio 190 Edited by Walter Knoll, circa 1980 Very good conditions, one of the pillow are more tired
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 96.07 in D 53.94 in
Large Vintage Oval Walnut 'Tulip' Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studio
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
the original chrome Knoll Studio plaque on the underside of the pedestal as shown.
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Sold
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in
6 Dining Chairs - Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Knoll Studio chrome & Suede Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
from around the 1970s onwards were produced in chromed steel by Knoll International who have owned the
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 21.75 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Accent Armchairs Knoll Studio by Davis Allen
By Davis Allen
Located in North York, ON
Pair of midcentury accent armchairs Knoll Studio by Davis Allen. Finished in Taos Taupe Lacquer and
Leather, Maple
MR Chaise Lounge by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Studio
Located in Hanover, MA
Weissenhof exhibit in Stuttgart, Germany. This chaise lounge was produced by Knoll Studio in
Sold
H 28.88 in W 30.63 in D 26.25 in
Pair of Vintage Breuer "Wassily" Armchairs in Original Leather, circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Shippensburg, PA
purchased them from Knoll Studio in 1980. The thick leather on each is wonderfully patinated, remaining in
Chrome
1988 Ettore Sottsass Bridge Dining Arm Chair for Knoll Studio in Fabric
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Bridge’ armchair, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Studio in 1988
Foam, Maple, Fabric
Sold
H 33 in W 26 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Green Velour Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Studios
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is an exceptional original example of the iconic Pollock desk chair finished in a rare, emerald green velour. That fantastic green velour will beautifully set off your midcentur...
Chrome
Pair of Bauhaus Signed Marcel Breuer Wassily Chairs for Knoll Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of signed Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Wassily chairs for Knoll studios. Even before we noticed
Metal
Mies van der Rohe MR Chair by Studio Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A stunning tan leather and chrome Mies Van Der Rohe MR chair signed Studio Knoll on the back leg
Chrome
Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide
By Ettore Sottsass, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Ettore Sottsass 'Callimaco' floor lamp for Artemide. Originally created in 1982, Ettore Sottsass’ “horn” of light creates the remarkable illusion of an oversized musical instrument...
Aluminum
$2,197Sale Price|71% Off
H 33 in W 35 in D 45 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis era
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1984 Prisma collection armchair rocker lounge. This item is on Clearance. Clearance listings are priced for quick and final sale. No holds. They te...
Steel
Memphis Style Side Table, circa 1980s
By Peter Shire, Memphis Group
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun and whimsical Memphis style side table in the manner of Peter Shire. This table consist of painted steel with a 23.5" round 1/2" thick glass top, circa 1980s.
Steel
$6,647Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.44 in W 42.52 in D 36.62 in
Sit Down armchair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 1975
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Sit Down armchair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina in 1975. Steel frame, molded plywood, cold-injected polyurethane, quilted polyester wadding fabric. Good condition, chair has ...
Steel
$213,660
H 113 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass "Tower Furniture" Series Wall Cabinet
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Metal
Large Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, sofa, model ‘Cannaregio’, multicolored upholstery, Italy, 1987 Large ‘Cannaregio’ sofa, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina. The 1987 design is playful,...
Fabric
$16,933Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 77.17 in W 74.81 in D 15.75 in
'Carlton' Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
Probably the most iconic of all Ettore Sottsass' designs, the colourful Carlton is half room divider, half bookcase and full size sculptural marvel. Designed in 1981, the Carlton for...
Laminate, Wood
$14,000 / set
H 30.91 in W 61.62 in D 27.56 in
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Living Room Set for Knoll International, 1982
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Living Room Set for Knoll International, foam and fabric, Italy, 1982, set of three. The “Westside” collection is an iconic project created by Ettore Sott...
Fabric, Foam
$33,000 / item
H 30.71 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Tartar Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Tartar Table in laminated wood was originally designed in 1985, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in archite...
Wood
$20,653Sale Price|40% Off
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 40.56 in
Ettore Sottsass Flying Carper Tappeto Volante Sofa for Bedding Brevetti
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Padova, IT
Ettore Sottsass designed this sofa after having known the Indian culture. A crucial journey in his formation is that of 1961 in India, undertaken with Fernanda Pivano. On this journe...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$8,500 / set
H 30.91 in W 38.59 in D 27.56 in
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Armchairs for Knoll International, 1982, Set of 2
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” armchairs for Knoll International, foam and fabric, Italy, 1982, set of two. The “Westside” collection is an iconic project created by Ettore Sottsass in ...
Foam
Bone Air Chair by Memphis Milano Designer Peter Shire
By Peter Shire
Located in Kansas City, MO
Peter Shire bone chair designed and made in the Studio of Peter Shire, 1983. Only two of these chairs were ever made. The other reside in a private collection in Germany. Very large ...
Upholstery, Laminate, Wood
$8,130
H 22.05 in W 78.94 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Orange "Califfo" Sofa by Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern orange "Califfo" sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
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