Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler 'Apollo' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler, lounge chair model 'Apollo', leather, lacquered wood, Denmark, 1970s This distinctive lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø is of high-quality both in t...
Leather, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø “Apollo” Modular Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Kastrup, DK
Exclusive and rare lounge set designed by Illum Wikkelsø, consisting of two “Apollo” lounge chairs and a matching ottoman. Produced by Ryesberg Møbler in Denmark in the 1970s, this s...
Leather, Plywood
Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ottoman 22" wide x 19" deep x 13.5" high This 'Apollo' model easy chair is made of a black bent plywood frame and black leather upholstery.
Leather, Bentwood
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Nashville, TN
This 'Apollo' easy chair is comprised of a bent plywood frame and black leather upholstery.
Leather, Bentwood
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H 29 in W 28 in D 30.5 in
Vintage Skipper Mobler Beige Leather Apollo Sling Chair and Ottoman Set
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1970s Danish teak Apollo chair with matching ottoman by Skipper Mobler.
Leather, Teak
Apollo Lounge Chair By Leonart Bender
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3768 Apollo lounge chair by Leonart Bender. American 1970’s.
Metal, Aluminum
vintage armchair lounge chair Svend Skipper Apollo
By Svend Skipper
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage armchair lounge chair Svend Skipper Apollo period 70's design Svend Skipper Apollo Denmark condition good light signs of use size 78 x 74 x 86 (hxwxd) seat height...
Leather, Wood
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H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 41.34 in
Illum Wikkelsø ‘Apollo’ Lounge Chair & Ottoman in White Leather, Denmark 1970's
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This example retains its original white leather on both the chair and matching ottoman-a rare colourway that highlights the model’s sculptural form.
Leather, Lacquer
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H 36 in W 30 in D 33 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Apollo Lounge with Ottoman Chair by Svend Skipper
By Svend Skipper
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern Apollo lounge chair with Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler.
Leather, Bentwood
Leather Apollo Chair, Erik Jørgensen, 2000s, Denmark
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Johannes Foersom, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The narrowest point of the seat and the back when seen from the front is the middle, which increases the level of comfort and also accentuates the lentiform. Apollo was created to me...
Steel
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H 32.68 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Rare Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler 'Apollo' with Ottoman in Leather
By Ryesberg Møbler, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler, lounge chair with ottoman, model 'Apollo', leather, lacquered wood, Denmark, 1970s This distinctive and rare lounge set is of high-quality both...
Leather, Wood
1970's Svend Skipper 'Style' Apollo Chair for Skippers Mobler
By Svend Skipper
Located in Miami, FL
The 1970's Svend Skipper 'Style' Apollo chair for Skippers Mobler was an iconic Scandinavian design made from a sturdy bent plywood frame and a canvas/faux leather bucket seat.
Canvas, Faux Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
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H 35.04 in W 30.32 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Midcentury "Apollo" Chairs by Åke Fribytter for Skipper Furniture
By Ake Fribytter, Skipper Mobler
Located in Malmo, SE
This pair of lounge chairs is designed by Swede Åke Fribytter and manufactured by Danish company Skipper Furniture. The chairs and footstools are made out of bentwood and black leath...
Leather, Bentwood
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H 34 in W 28.5 in D 33 in
1970's Svend Skipper 'Style' Apollo Chair and Ottoman for Skippers Mobler
By Svend Skipper
Located in Miami, FL
The 1970's Svend Skipper ?'style' Apollo chair and ottoman for Skippers Mobler was an iconic Scandinavian design made from a sturdy bent plywood frame and a canvas/faux leather bucke...
Canvas, Faux Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
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H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Skippers Furniture Apollo Leather Armchair Black Cantilever Chair Wood
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Cologne, DE
Original Skippers Furniture Apollo cantilever armchair in authentic black leather and a minimalistic and modern design, made for pure comfort.
Leather, Wood
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H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Skippers Furniture Apollo Leather Armchair Set Black Cantilever Chair Wood
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Cologne, DE
Original skippers furniture Apollo cantilever armchair set in authentic black leather and a minimalistic and modern design, made for pure comfort.
Leather, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
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
$3,769
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 33.08 in
Stunning Henning Kjærnulf Style High Back Armchair of Solid Oak Denmark 1970s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish Henning Kjærnulf style high-backed farmers chair. Crafted by Danish skilled carpenter in the 1970s, reupholstered with new sheepskin and new rubber girths. The fram...
Oak, Sheepskin
$2,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 30 in D 34 in
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Bentwood Black Leather Lounge chairs
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Black Leather Beech bentwood lounge chairs by Skippers Mobler. Tags on back and underneath. Very clean chair with light beech bentwo...
Leather, Beech
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
H 35 in W 33 in D 31 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair by Tormod Alnas
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Trega Leather lounge chair and ottoman by lounge chair by Tormod Alnas. Soft Brown Leather with Canvas backing and sling chrome frame. Good Vin...
Chrome
$15,314 / set
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...
Velvet, Birch
$61,896
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
$4,250
H 26 in W 132 in D 65 in
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 Piece Sectional Sofa Selig Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 piece cube sectional sofa made by Selig. This is a designers delight in that it needs to be reupholstered so the sky is the limit as far as fabric sel...
Upholstery, Walnut
A Pair of Regency Mahogany Cane Chairs, c.1810
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of regency mahogany low-back cane bottom chairs, circa 1810. 18 ½ inches wide by 22 inches deep by 30 ¼ inches tall; seat height 17 inches
Mahogany
$54,975 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Sterling Silver
$2,600
H 30 in W 30 in D 37 in
Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquard for Nelo, Sling Chair, Swedish Danish Modern
By Nelo, Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquard for Nelo, sling chair, Swedish Danish modern O&M design. Since establishment of their design office in 1973 Okamura & Marquard- have been working...
Leather, Hardwood
$7,657
H 31.5 in W 58.67 in D 31.11 in
Arne Norell 'Divina' Two Seat Sofa, Westbergs Möbler AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare two seat sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the late 1950s. The model is called 'Divina' and it was produced by Westbergs Möbler AB in Tranås, Sweden. We also have single ...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$1,027Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 37.41 in
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Kroken lounge chair, original.
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter, "Kroken" lounge chair. Original upholstery in dark brown leather with nice patina. Removable headrest and seat with backrest. Adjustable headre...
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
$1,284
H 16.93 in Dm 11.03 in
Blue Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp with New Liberty London Floral Shade
By Flora Gouda, Liberty of London, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
One-of-a-kind 1977 Dutch blue ceramic table lamp by Flora Gouda (Lotus series), paired with a new Liberty of London “Marquess Garden” floral shade in blue; finished with brass detail...
Brass
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