$2,500
Mel Smilow Armchair
By Mel Smilow
Located in Highland, IN
The subtle, almost austere design of Mel Smilow's lounge chair positions it somewhere between a Scandinavian and French aesthetic. The walnut frame supports a seat and back of woven ...
Rush, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Case Armchair By Mel Smilow
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern case armchair was designed by American designer Mel Smilow for Smilow's joint firm, Smilow-Thielle furniture, circa 1950s.
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Mel Abitz & Forest Wilson, Armchair, Fiberglass, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Mel Abitz, Forest Wilson
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and grey fiberglass armchair designed by Mel Abirtz and Forest Wilson, USA, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 16” Arm Height (inches): 20.56" All items ship fro...
Metal
Mel Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Ivory Bouclé
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Mel lounge chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, fully upholstered in ivory Dedar bouclé. Winner of the 2024 Design Masterprize, handcrafted in Portugal. Mel is the Portuguese w...
Brass
Mel Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Malachite Jacquard Velvet
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Mel lounge chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, fully upholstered in malachite green jacquard velvet by Dedar. Winner of the 2024 Design Masterprize, handcrafted in Portugal. M...
Brass
Rare Set of 2 Model 800 Malabar Chairs by Abitz for Galloway's, USA, c. 1959
By Mel Abitz
Located in Deland, FL
This stunning set of two Mid-Century Modern Model 800 Malabar lounge chairs, crafted by Mel Abitz for Galloway's in the USA circa 1959, showcases timeless design with a modern twist....
Walnut
Mel Outdoor Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Peach Outdoor Fabric
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Mel Outdoor lounge chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in peach and light orange Dedar outdoor fabrics. Handcrafted in Portugal for terraces and garden rooms. Mel is the Portu...
Brass
Mel Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Pearl Bouclé and Beige Velvet
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Mel lounge chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in pearl bouclé and beige jacquard velvet. Winner of the 2024 Design Masterprize, handcrafted in Portugal. Mel is the Portuguese...
Brass
Mel Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Mauve Leather and Faux Fur
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Mel lounge chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in mauve High Standard Italian leather with an aubergine faux fur armrest. Winner of the 2024 Design Masterprize, handcrafted in ...
Brass
Mel Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Latte Linen and Ivory Faux Fur
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Mel lounge chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in latte linen bouclé with an ivory faux fur armrest. Winner of the 2024 Design Masterprize, handcrafted in Portugal. Mel is the...
Brass
$3,110 / item
Woven Rush Dining Armchair by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the woven rush dining armchairis classically midcentury. This collection’s ...
Rush, Walnut
$3,840 / item
Woven Rush-Backed Dining Armchair by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Still handcrafted in America, our products fit what Mel used to say about his furniture: enduring. Modern.
Rush, Walnut
Upholstered Dining Armchair by Mel Smilow in Dark Brown Boucle
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2017, the upholstered dining armchair with a boucle and leather upholstery is a s...
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
Woven Leather Dining Armchair with Brown Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Still handcrafted in America, our products fit what Mel used to say about his furniture: enduring. Modern.
Leather, Walnut
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mel Smilow Walnut Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare Mid-Century Modern Case Armchair by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle, 1950s Designed in the 1950s by celebrated American modernist Mel Smilow for his New York–based firm Smilow-T...
Walnut
Rare Armchair in Oak & Rush by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle, USA, c. 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, early Mel Smilow "Thrush" chair. Designed and crafted in the mid-1950's this icon of this American mid-century modern movement is in 100% original, vintage condit...
Oak
Mel Smilow Mid-Century Modern Woven Leather and Walnut Armchair
By Mel Smilow
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sophisticated sculptural webbed leather and walnut armchair by Mid-Century Modern iconic designer Mel Smilow.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 22 in D 18.5 in
1950s Mel Smilow Danish Modern Woven Rush and Walnut Armchair for Smilow-Thielle
By Mel Smilow
Located in Miami, FL
Designed in 1956 by Mel Smilow, this armchair in walnut with a woven rush seat and back.
Rush, Walnut
High Back Walnut Armchair by Mel Smillow, 1950s
By Mel Smilow
Located in Westport, CT
Sculptural high back walnut lounge chair designed by Mel Smillow, circa 1950s. Walnut fully restored. New cushions upholstered in grey cotton linen.
Linen, Walnut
1950s Exceptional Railback Lounge Chair in the Style of Smilow-Thielle
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD Stellar lounge chair from the 1950s, very similar to the work of the superlative firm of Smilow-Thielle. The armchair with railback design with sculpted arms, inset cushions. R...
Pair of Mid-Century Walnut Armchairs and Ottoman by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of chairs and single ottoman were designed by Mel Smilow in the 1950s. Solid walnut construction with newly upholstered cushions in a blue linen. The steel straps and metal...
Metal, Steel
Mel Smilow Walnut Case Lounge Chair
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Miami, FL
A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern box armchair, designed by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle, dating from the 1950s.
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Oak and Rush Chairs by Mel Smilow, USA, 1960
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
An American take on the modern country styles pioneered by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Gauthier-Delaye, those chairs are very elegant yet rustic and would work in a country home as...
Rush, Elm
Mel Smilow Rail Back Armchair
By Mel Smilow
Located in Southampton, NY
Classic original rail back walnut armchair, designed by Mel Smilow, 1950.
Metal
Mel Smilow Walnut and Leather Strap Armchair
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1950s leather strap chair designed by Mel Smilow.
Pair of 1950s Mel Smilow Lounge Chairs with Rush
By Mel Smilow
Located in Hudson, NY
Very nice vintage condition. Walnut wood. Minor scuffs and scratches. One arm has small nick. Rush seats have a nice patina.
Rush, Walnut
Smilow-Thielle Armchair
By Mel Smilow
Located in Hudson, NY
Original production of the birch frame armchair with rush seating and back. Designed by Mel Smilow.
Woven Rush Armchair by Mel Smilow, 1950s
By Mel Smilow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut with woven rush chair designed by Mel Smilow in the 1950s. This chair is in excellent condition and has been completely restored in an ebonized finish and all new woven rush.
Rush, Walnut
$6,304 / item
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Pink Bouclé
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Conchula swivel lounge chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in pink cotton-wool bouclé on a natural oak swivel base. Handcrafted in Portugal and ready to ship. Conchula is Port...
Bouclé, Oak, Upholstery, Wood
Mel Smilow Walnut Lounge Rush Seat Arm Chair Circa 1950s
By Mel Smilow
Located in Peabody, MA
An original lounge chair in walnut with woven papercord seat and back, designed and produced in limited quantities by Mel Smilow in the 1950s.
Papercord, Walnut
$2,751
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN "Tonneau" CHAIR by PIERRE GUARICHE, STEINER, France 1950
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
A single and real iconic chair : the Modernist, Free Form, Mid-Century-Modern, Reconstruction, "Tonneau" chair in its finest aluminium version : 4 legs in black lacquered tubular met...
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This effortlessly elegant and timeless Mid Century Modern chair was realized by the legendary designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the United States circa 1950. Gibbings was renowned f...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
Found in design collections across the world, the Cherner chair was originally made of walnut faced moulded plywood, using similar techniques to those that Charles and Ray Eames were...
Bentwood
$5,158 / item
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary T50 Lounge Chair, White Wool Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a t...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Walnut Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Milo Baughman style walnut lounge chair. This handsome midcentury club chair or lounge chair has been professionally upholstered in a neutral plush oatmeal colored bouclé ...
Bouclé, Walnut
Poul Jensen Style Mid Century Walnut Z Lounge Chair
By Poul Jensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Poul Jensen Style Mid Century Walnut Z Lounge Chair This chair measures: 27.25 wide x 31.5 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 22 inches Gr...
Upholstery, Walnut
Hans Pieck Molded Armchair
By Han Pieck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Pieck, Dutch, "Lawo" Molded armchair in birch plywood, circa 1946.
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair with Spindle Back, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking mid-century modern lounge chair showcases the timeless balance of sculptural form and functional comfort that defines the best of 1950s–1960s design. Crafted with a sol...
Fabric, Walnut
Jens Risom Playboy Chair - Model C140 - Mid Century Walnut Armchair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Jens Risom Model C140 “Playboy” Armchair in Original Mustard Tweed Upholstery Model C140 “Playboy” armchair designed by Jens Risom circa 1960s. One of Risom’s most celebrated lounge...
Fabric, Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 23.25 wide x 24 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clearance 26.25 inches All p...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,648 / item
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 39.38 in
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Pierre Frey Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a time wh...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Rare armchair, Gastone Rinaldi, 1960
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, model Roma, was manufactured by RIMA in 1960. The construction is lacquered steel, the upholstery is made of velvet.
Steel
$1,380
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 23 in
Lawrence Peabody Fiberglass Lounge Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Design. Lawrence Peabody fiberglass arm lounge chair. Nice shade of burnt orange with the more desirable wrought iron black base. Comfortable with a high back. Expo...
Iron
$1,180
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 29 in
Classic Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Wingback Rocking Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody.. Exterior or interior,, Great in the garden , porch or patio / deck,, but also would be amazi...
Chrome
$55,022
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Granite, Brass
$7,850
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$9,743
H 28.35 in W 81.5 in D 44.1 in
Modern Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Unfinished Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Unfinished curved sofa pushes the boundaries of contemporary design, cele...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$32,723 / item
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Baron 4 Door Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain by NOVOCASTRIAN
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges. Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Møre Lenestol Fabrikk Klarinett Teak Lounge Chair
By More Lenestolfabrikk
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a 1950s Scandinavian Modern 'Klarinett' lounge chair by Møre Lenestol Fabrikk A/S. It is made of teak wood with a removable, weighted headrest. It is in good structural ...
Teak
$3,950 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940 We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Upholstery, Bentwood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$3,024 / item
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 24.41 in
Play Armchair in White Bouclé by Dmytro Kozinenko, Best of Year Award Winner
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
The Play armchair in soft white bouclé is exactly what its name promises: an invitation to play. Designer Dmytro Kozinenko assembled the chair from several simple geometric elements,...
Fabric, Plywood
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
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