Senior Armchair by Marco Zanuso, Arflex, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
designs such as the LADY CHAIR, SLEEP-O-MATIC and TRIPOLTRONA.
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Senior Armchair by Marco Zanuso, Arflex, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
designs such as the LADY CHAIR, SLEEP-O-MATIC and TRIPOLTRONA.
Velvet
Sold|$7,774
Curved Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
thereafter, including for Brionvega and Siemens. Zanuso received gold medals for designs such as the lady
Velvet
Sold|$6,219
Midcentury Modern Italian Living Room Set
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two lady lounge chairs, one wingback chair and four seat sofa in style of Carlo di Carli, Italy
Sold|$6,647
Pair of Wing Armchairs
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Red leather wing armchairs. A pair of early 20th century red leather wingback chairs. The lady
Leather
Pair 17th Century Style Carolean Carved Walnut Throne Wing Back Armchairs 1860
Located in Portland, OR
style, lady's & gents throne chairs, circa 1860. The tall wingbacks with sides to provide the sitter
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$18,538 / set
Pair of Original Senior Armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Arflex, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Brionvega and Siemens. Zanuso received gold medals for designs such as the LADY CHAIR, SLEEP-O-MATIC and
Velvet
Sold|$6,800
Pair of Lady Zanuso Lounge Chairs.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of "Lady Zanuso" lounge chairs. Black tubular metal legs, original upholstery.
Sold|$10,644 / set
Pair of Original Senoir Armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Pair of senior chairs, designed by Marco Zanuso, Italy, Arflex, 1951. An early original pair of
Metal
Sold|$2,500
Art Deco Lady's Desk and Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Rosewood desk with single drawer and barrel back vanity chair. The round seat pad is upholstered in
Rosewood
French 1940s Black Cerused Lady's Desk and Chair
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Miami, FL
Chic 1940s lady's desk and chair attributed to Jean Pascaud. Black cerused oak refinished, blue
Sold|$1,196
Ladys Easy Chair Thonet Nr.3, circa 1888
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Lower and small armchair was included in the production program of the company Gebrüder Thonet in 1888. Marked with label Thonet, which is used between years 1861-1881. Original blac...
Beech, Bentwood
1990s Lady Sitting on a Chair Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Bronze abstract sculpture of a lady sitting on a chair.
Bronze
Lovely 1940's Burl Walnut Lady's Writing Desk & Chair
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Golden toned Burl Wood contrasted with black leather desk top and chair upholstery. A padded
Unique Itzchak Tarkay Watercolor Mixed Media Original Lady in Chair
By Itzchak Tarkay 2
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
by artist in gold/bronze frame, "Lady in Chair". Itzchak Tarkay is considered to be a key figure in
Paper
Large Oil on Canvass Lady on a Club Chair by Fonferrier
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Large oil on canvass lady on a club chair by Fonferrier Lady on a club chair beautifully painted
Canvas
Sold|$1,450 / set
Henkel Harris Solid Cherry "Lady Astor" Queen Anne Desk and chair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Queen Anne style " Lady Astor" writing desk and matching chair. The desk and chair are
Brass
Antique French Provincial Vernis Martin Painted Lady's Desk and Chair, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
sides with harbour scenes on matching chair, circa 1880. Measures: 33.5" H x 24" W x 14
Upholstery, Wood
Scandinavian Lady Desk with Vanity Mirror and Chair by Sörheim Bruk, Norway
By Sorheim Bruk
Located in Bochum, NRW
A beautiful lady teak desk / dresser table, having a flip up vanity mirror, and two left side
Faux Leather, Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern 'Lady Arm Chairs' in Aquamarine Mohair by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
This striking and iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern "Lady Arm Chairs" was realized by the
Brass
Carved Alabaster Lady Seated in a Bronze Chair, Artist Signed, Italian, ca. 1900
By Antonio Frilli
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most impressive example of what an artist can do with 2 mediums, is all here. The young lady
Onyx, Alabaster, Bronze
Unique Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure, Young Lady Sitting On Chair, ca 1936
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique Goldscheider ceramic figure of the 1930s: Young elegant lady with short hair slicked back
Ceramic
Antique Danish Oil Painting, Portrait of a Lady in a Chair, S. Jurgensen, 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Danish oil on canvas portrait of a lady lounging in a chair signed S. Jurgensen, 1920
Sold|$292
James Watson (1740-1790) After Rubens - 1778 Mezzotint, Lady Sitting In A Chair
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine mezzotint copy of the original portrait painted by Rubens. The female sitter wears a handsome white Jacobean ruff and elegant dress. This is a plate from "The Houghton Gallery...
Mezzotint
Sold|$4,000
19th Century American School Portrait of a Lady in Black Dress Sitting on Chair
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American School Portrait of a Lady, circa 1850 Oil on canvas 36 x 29 inches Inscribed
Canvas, Oil
John J.G. Blundell (1927-2016) - Fine 1947 Oil, Lady in a Wicker Chair
Located in Corsham, GB
artist, Blundell, was undertaking an art diploma. The sitter is enveloped in a wicker chair while other
Oil
1930's French Cubist Signed Oil Lady in Red Seated on Green Chair in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
lady seated on a golden green yellow chair within an interior. Painted in a period Cubist style, so
Oil
1930's French Cubist Signed Oil Lady in Red Seated on Green Chair in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. Title: Portrait of a lady dressed in crimson red dress seated on a green chair within an interior
Oil
1950's French Signed Modernist Oil Nude Lady on Chair in Interior Room - Superb
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French Modernist School, mid 20th century, signed lower left Title: Nude seated within an interior setting. Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Painting: 18 x 15 inch...
Oil, Canvas
Sold|$3,670
Large Oil on Canvass Lady Turned on
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Oil on canvas lady turned on a club chair by Fonferrier Lady turned on a club chair in oil paint
Canvas
Grande Divano Curvo Boomerang Sofa, After Gio Ponti, C. 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Culver City, CA
would look wonderful with a couple Marco Zanuso lady chairs, or a Paolo Buffa big wingback lounge. This
Bouclé, Walnut
Marco Zanuso, "Lady" armchair, 1951. New Bouclé fabric upholstery.
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
An original 'LADY' lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951 for Arflex, Milano. The "Lady
Metal
Empire Mantel Clock with reading young lady, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
young lady sitting on a Klismos chair and reading a book. Her feet rest on a stool and a lute leans
Metal
Pair of After Marco Zanuso Mid-century Modern Velvet Armchairs "Lady", 50s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
collaboration with Arflex which led to the production of numerous chairs, including the Lady armchair (1951
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Style Hand Carved Walnut Dagobert Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
a young lady for needlework. The Dagobert chair is so named after the throne chair of King Dagobert
Walnut
1950'S FRENCH SIGNED VINTAGE OIL - INTERIOR SCENE LAY SEATED IN CHAIR BY WINDOW
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, depicting this atmospheric interior scene. A lady is seated in a chair reading, whilst the natural daylight
Oil
Alfred Bendiner “High Sea” Watercolor, 1963
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alfred Bendiner "High Sea" watercolor. Whimsical painting of a lady on her deck chair suffering
Paper
Early 20th Century Oil - Interior Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming early 20th century interior scene featuring a lady sewing at a chair, whilst a calico
Oil
Sold|$4,539 / set
FD-146 Armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Denmark, circa 1954
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of lounge chair (lady and gentlemen model) by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France
Wool, Oak, Teak
Original Vintage Art Nouveau Advertising Poster for a Furniture Exhibition, 1898
By Hugo van der Woude
Located in London, GB
Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Krefeld. Artwork of an elegant lady sitting in a chair, admiring the porcelain and
Lithograph, Paper
First Arflex Edition by Michel Kin Elliptical Travertine Brass Coffee Table 1960
By Arflex, Michel Kin
Located in Paris, IDF
usually presented paired with Zanuso's 'lady' and 'senior' lounge chairs from Arflex, with their brass
Travertine, Brass
20th Century French Designer Michel Kin Marbre and Brass Coffee Table, 1960s
By Michel Kin
Located in LEGNY, FR
table was usually presented paired with Zanuso's 'lady' and 'senior' lounge chairs from Arflex, with
Marble, Brass
Original Vintage Africa Travel Poster Beira Portugal Mozambique DETA Airlines
Located in London, GB
stunning artwork depicting a lady sunbathing on a deck chair and holding a book with more holiday makers
Paper
Sold|$4,800
As She Poses, Impressionist Framed Vertical Oil on Linen Figurative Painting
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
artist Geri Eubanks in 2018. Sitting gracefully in a chair, an anonymous lady wearing a white dress
Linen, Oil
Meissen Crinoline Group 'The Heart Box Sale', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, ca 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
crinoline lady, next to the chair, a boy with a feathered cap in skirt and jacket, presenting jewelery on a
Porcelain
Meissen Crinoline Group 'The Heart Box Sale', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, ca 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
crinoline lady, next to the chair, a boy with a feathered cap in skirt and jacket, presenting jewelery on a
Porcelain
Rare, Fully Restored Zanuso 'Triennale' Daybed, 1951 Published in Arflex Catalog
By Marco Zanuso
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
really great complement to a pair of Zanuso 'lady' or 'senior' lounge chairs. Please see image 4. This
Brass, Steel
"City Scene" Ludwig Bemelmans, Watercolor City Scape by Creator of Madeline
By Ludwig Bemelmans, 1898-1962
Located in New York, NY
duck, open a bottle, and push a chair under a lady.” While working his way from busboy to banquet
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Sold|$6,800
Fabulous Marco Zanuso Lady Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fabulous Marco Zanuso lady chair, circa late 1950s. This example has sculptural subtly curved arms
Brass
Sold|$6,800
Lady Chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Dallas, TX
A "Lady" chair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex reupholstered in mohair.
Marco Zanuso Reclining Lady Chair for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic and rare reclining so called 'Lady chair' designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by
Brass
Original Lady Chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original lady chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex with fresh new upholstery in teal blue and black
Steel
Authentic Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original and authentic early Marco Zanuso lady chairs, Arflex, France/Italy, 1960s. The
Brass
Sold|$14,800
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, Early Edition
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of early edition circa 1950 lady chairs by Marco Zanuso, Italy. Arflex editeur Totally
Brass
Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1960s-1970s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Marco Zanuso Lady chairs, Arflex, France/Italy, 1960s-1970s. Reupholstered within the
Brass
Pair of Lady Chairs Designed by Marco Zanuso, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of lady chairs, designed by Marco Zanuso, Italy. Upholstered in an off white cotton velvet.
Brass
Authentic Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original and authentic early Marco Zanuso lady chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1950s. In good
Brass
Sold|$10,644
Pair of Lady Chairs by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Beautiful pair of ‘Lady’ chairs’ by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951. Winner of ‘Medaglia d’oro
Brass
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