Sorubngbok Hide Manhattan Chair: South African Craftsmanship & Design
Located in New York, NY
The Wildebeest Hide Manhattan Chair is carefully crafted with genuine Blue Wildebeest hide to create this one-of-a-kind chair that makes a statement in any room.
Hide
Modern Manhattan Chair Made with Oak and Suede, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
With its sober design and straight back, the Manhattan chair is the embodiment of elegance and comfort in one piece of furniture.
Suede, Oak
$2,200 / set
Guy Rogers 'Manhattan' Reclining Armchairs
By Guy Rogers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 'Manhattan' chair by Guy Rogers features a polished wood frame and two cushioned seat that reclines back.
Fabric, Teak
1980s Post-Modern Black Lacquer Walnut & Leather Cube / Club Chair by Brian Kane
By Brian Kane, Metropolitan, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single 1980s Post-Modern black lacquered walnut and leather club chairs by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture called the "Manhattan Chair".
Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of 1980s Post-Modern Black Lacquer & Leather Cube Club Chairs by Brian Kane
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Brian Kane, Metropolitan
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1980s Post-Modern black Lacquered walnut and leather club chairs by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture called the "Manhattan Chair".
Walnut, Lacquer
1979 40/4 Stacking Chair in Black by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co.
By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This example is important as it was formerly utilized in Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill's Chase Manhattan Bank project. The chair maintains its original tags.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Teak Frame Danish Style Reclining Lounge Chair by Guy Rodgers
By Guy Rogers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful mid century Manhattan reclining lounge chair by British manufacturer Guy Rodgers.
Teak
Primary Colors in Street Photography, 1975, Signed, 2/15
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Bright reds, yellows, blue and green stripes adorn a wall in lower Manhattan. Chairs of the same color scheme line the street and have an older woman with a scarf covering her face.
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$1,600
"12 Chairs" Impressionistic Street Scene Oil Painting in West Village, Manhattan
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
"With shades of Pierre Bonnard’s Parisian street vistas and Edward Hopper’s New York shopfronts, American impressionist Cindy Shaoul’s oil paintings depict the much-loved locales and...
Oil, Board
2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Arm Dining Side Chairs in Steel & Grey Leather
By Walter Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
They came from a hedge fund office in Manhattan. Each chair measures 24.5 inches deep, 24.5 inches wide, and 32.25 inches tall.
Steel
Manhattan Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Deep armchair with arched arms with nailhead detailing and loose seat and back cushions. The Manhattan chair frame is constructed using solid maple wood with 50 / 50 down feather fil...
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 14.38 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Tanit Classic Chair in Bicolored Aluminum, Manhattan Version
By Francesco Soro
Located in Milan, Lombardy
The ‘Tanit Classic’ series features backs and seats of aluminum. The panels are variously perforated, thus creating an interesting geometric effect. Seats and backs feature a cheque...
Aluminum, Iron
Unavailable
H 36.42 in W 27.56 in D 40.36 in
Organic Moderm 70s Style Pink Velvet & Brass Accent Chair Manhattan Handcrafted
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
The Manhattan accent chair is a true embodiment of the wild spirit of the late 70s.
Brass
GUY ROGERS 'MANHATTAN' CHAIR
Located in New York, NY
This is a Guy Rogers 'Manhattan' reclining armchair. The 'Manhattan' range is considered to be one of Guy Rogers' best, strongly influenced by the Danish designs.
Teak
Guy Rodgers Manhattan Low Backed Lounge Chair
By Guy Rogers
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning mid century 'manhattan' 'low backed' lounge chair designed by Guy Rodgers during the 1960s.
Fabric, Teak
4 McGuire Manhattan Bamboo Boho Chic Modern Club Lounge Dining Accent Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Dayton, OH
4 McGuire Manhattan chairs. Model M-208. Bamboo and rattan design.
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Manhattan Lounge Chairs Bauhaus Fabric, 1980
By Dunbar Furniture, John Saladino
Located in Chicago, IL
Manhattan lounge chairs by John Saladino for Dunbar. circa 1980.
Fabric
Manhattan Lounge Chairs Bauhaus Fabric, Dunbar 1980
By Dunbar Furniture, John Saladino
Located in Chicago, IL
Manhattan lounge chairs by John Saladino for Dunbar. circa 1980.
Fabric
Manhattan Lounge Chairs Albers-Bauhaus Fabric by Dunbar, 1980
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Manhattan Lounge Chairs Albert’s-Bauhaus Fabric by Dunbar, 1980’s.
Upholstery
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1960 by Charles Eames for the Time Life Building in Manhattan, this chair features a polished aluminum frame and sumptuous tufted cushions in the original black leather.
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs in Cognac Leather by Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic lounge chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for the lobbies in Time & Life Building, Manhattan NY.
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold
H 32.5 in W 27 in D 31 in
Mid Century Teak Framed Danish Style Reclining Lounge Chair by Guy Rodgers
By Guy Rogers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful mid century Manhattan reclining lounge chair by British manufacturer Guy Rodgers.
Teak
Hans J. Wegner : The Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' was manufactured by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen and imported through Georg Jensen, Inc. for Chase Manhattan Bank.
Oak
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A legendary office design by Ray and Charles Eames for the three modernist lobbies of the new Time Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame...
Aluminum
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A legendary office design by Ray and Charles Eames for the three modernist lobbies of the new Time Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame...
Aluminum
Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Chocolate Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A legendary office design by Ray and Charles Eames for the three modernist lobbies of the new Time Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame...
Aluminum
Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Camel Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A legendary office design by Ray and Charles Eames for the three modernist lobbies of the new Time Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame...
Aluminum
Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A legendary office design by Ray and Charles Eames for the three modernist lobbies of the new Time Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame...
Aluminum
Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A legendary office design by Ray and Charles Eames for the three modernist lobbies of the new Time Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame...
Aluminum
Sold
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair with New Leather Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A legendary office design by Ray and Charles Eames for the three modernist lobbies of the new Time Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame...
Aluminum
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1960 by Charles Eames for the Time Life Building in Manhattan, this chair features a polished aluminum frame and sumptuous tufted cushions in the original black leather.
Aluminum
Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for the Time Life Building in Manhattan, these chairs feature a polished aluminum frame and sumptuous tufted cushions in the original black ...
Aluminum
Jorge Zalszupin Manhattan chair L'Atelier 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and fully original ‘Manhattan’ lounge chair designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured in his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1960.
Faux Leather
Howe Manhattan Orange and Red Pentagon Chair
By Howe
Located in New York, NY
Pentagonal module with standard back Measures: Inner diameter 31.5” Inner diameter seating depth Seating height 31.5” 19.7” 16.1” 5 glides.
Fabric
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 23.5 in
Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll 'Manufactured by Gavina, 1973'
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Centreville, VA
"It was Dino who named the chair after her," Constance Breuer, the architect's widow, said in her Manhattan home.
Chrome
Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for the Time Life Building in Manhattan, these chairs feature a polished aluminum frame and sumptuous tufted cushions in the original black ...
Aluminum
Sold
H 31 in W 39 in D 36 in
Art Deco Leather Armchair Attributed to Mitchell Gold Manhattan Leather Chair
By Mitchell Gold
Located in Rochester, NY
Likely designed by Mitchell Gold, this art deco armchair is a 1930’s inspired classic. Mitchell Gold starts with a kiln-dried hardwood frame for durability, and hand-tied coil spring...
Leather
Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The original design of the chair was commissioned for the lobby of the Time Life building in Manhattan, New York.
Metal, Aluminum
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