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Mart Stam S34 Dining Armchair in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s
Mart Stam S34 Dining Armchair in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s

Mart Stam S34 Dining Armchair in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s

By Fasem International, Mart Stam

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Mart Stam Manufacturer: Fasem Country: Italy Model: S34 arm dining chair Color: Tan cognac saddle leather Material: Saddle leather and chrome Size in cm.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Thonet S 33 Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever 1 of 2
Thonet S 33 Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever 1 of 2

Thonet S 33 Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever 1 of 2

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These Cantilever vintage chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and produced by Thonet with the Model name S33. It is a thick saddle vegetal tanned leather t...

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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet S 33 Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever 1 of 2
Thonet S 33 Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever 1 of 2

Thonet S 33 Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever 1 of 2

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These Cantilever vintage chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and produced by Thonet with the Model name S33. Original Thonet Chairs. The chairs usually h...

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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Thonet S 39 L  Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3
Thonet S 39 L  Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3

Thonet S 39 L Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These rare Cantilever vintage Bar Stools chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and produced by Thonet with the Model name S39 L. They were produced in the 7...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

4 cognac brown leather cantilever Bauhaus Mart Stam Breuer s34 b34 chairs, 1970s
4 cognac brown leather cantilever Bauhaus Mart Stam Breuer s34 b34 chairs, 1970s

4 cognac brown leather cantilever Bauhaus Mart Stam Breuer s34 b34 chairs, 1970s

By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Set of 4 cognac brown B34 S34 chairs in beautiful condition. This set has very thick saddle leather seats and backs of high qualty. The "B34" chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 Mart Stam S33 for Fasem Dining Chairs in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s
Set of 4 Mart Stam S33 for Fasem Dining Chairs in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s

Set of 4 Mart Stam S33 for Fasem Dining Chairs in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s

By Mart Stam, Fasem International

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Mid-Century Cantilever model S33 chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem in Saddle Leather and Chrome A striking mid-century modern set of chairs featuring a sleek cantilevered chrome frame p...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Recent Sales

Set of 4 Cognac Leather and Chrome Armchairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926
Set of 4 Cognac Leather and Chrome Armchairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926

Set of 4 Cognac Leather and Chrome Armchairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926

By Mart Stam, Thornet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 leather chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926. These cantilever armchairs have chrome frames and leather arms, backs and seats. In original condition with visible wear, inclu...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Cantilevered Cognac Leather and Chrome Armchairs After Mart Stam
Set of 4 Cantilevered Cognac Leather and Chrome Armchairs After Mart Stam

Set of 4 Cantilevered Cognac Leather and Chrome Armchairs After Mart Stam

By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam

Located in London, GB

A set of four Italian leather and chrome cantilevered armchairs in the style of Mart Stam or Marcel Breuer. Designed with the load bearing cantilevered steel chromed frame that with ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

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Chrome

4x Mart Stam S34 Dining Armchairs in Cognac Leather by Fasem, Italy, 1970s
4x Mart Stam S34 Dining Armchairs in Cognac Leather by Fasem, Italy, 1970s

4x Mart Stam S34 Dining Armchairs in Cognac Leather by Fasem, Italy, 1970s

By Fasem International, Mart Stam

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

All chairs still have their plastic sliders underneath to prevent floor damage and they still remain in very good condition. Designer: Mart Stam Manufacturer: Fasem (labeled on the ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

1970s, Set of Six Tubular Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem in Cognac Leather
1970s, Set of Six Tubular Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem in Cognac Leather

1970s, Set of Six Tubular Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem in Cognac Leather

By Mart Stam, Fasem International

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A beautiful set of six dining chairs designed by Mart Stam for Fasem. These chairs have a cantilevered tubular metal frame with cognac saddle leather seating and backrest.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

MG5 Dining Chairs In Cognac Leather And Chrome By Mart Stam Marcel Breuer, 1960s
MG5 Dining Chairs In Cognac Leather And Chrome By Mart Stam Marcel Breuer, 1960s

MG5 Dining Chairs In Cognac Leather And Chrome By Mart Stam Marcel Breuer, 1960s

By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful set of 4 MG5 cantilever Bauhaus dining chairs in cognac leather designed by Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer for Matteo Grassi, Italy 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Original Thonet S34 Cantilever Chairs in Cognac Leather & Chrome, 1970s
Set of 6 Original Thonet S34 Cantilever Chairs in Cognac Leather & Chrome, 1970s

Set of 6 Original Thonet S34 Cantilever Chairs in Cognac Leather & Chrome, 1970s

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 6 Original Thonet Cantilever Chairs in Cognac Leather and Chrome A beautiful set of six original Thonet cantilever chairs, executed in chromed tubular steel with cognac saddl...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Mart Stam for Thonet chairs, set of 4, cognac leather and chrome, Germany 1960's
Mart Stam for Thonet chairs, set of 4, cognac leather and chrome, Germany 1960's

Mart Stam for Thonet chairs, set of 4, cognac leather and chrome, Germany 1960's

Located in Brecht, BE

love the patina on this set of 4 cantilever leather and chrome Mart Stam chairs ... in very good vintage condition ...

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Mid-20th Century German Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Chrome and Cognac Leather Sling Armchair
Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Chrome and Cognac Leather Sling Armchair

Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Chrome and Cognac Leather Sling Armchair

By Mart Stam, Thonet, Bauhaus

Located in Lambertville, NJ

In the style of Thonet and Marcel Breuer. Designed by Mart Stam in 1927, chairs of this style were the first cantilevered chairs in furniture history.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Vintage Cantilever Armchairs in Cognac Leather, Matteo Grassi, 1970s
Set of 6 Vintage Cantilever Armchairs in Cognac Leather, Matteo Grassi, 1970s

Set of 6 Vintage Cantilever Armchairs in Cognac Leather, Matteo Grassi, 1970s

By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam

Located in Odense, DK

A set of six MG15 cantilever chairs produced by the Italian manufacturer Matteo Grassi. The MG15 model is Matteo Grassi’s edition of the iconic cantilever chair design originally dev...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mart Stam Cognac Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs for Thonet
Mart Stam Cognac Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs for Thonet

Mart Stam Cognac Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs for Thonet

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of four Cantilevered Cognac leather and chrome dining chairs, designed by Mart Stam for Thonet, circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 vintage S34 Cognac Chairs by Mart Stam, Italy 1970s
Set of 4 vintage S34 Cognac Chairs by Mart Stam, Italy 1970s

Set of 4 vintage S34 Cognac Chairs by Mart Stam, Italy 1970s

By Mart Stam

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 4 vintage S34 cognac chairs by Mart Stam in 1970s.  Steel and brown leather.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Vintage Cognac S33 Chairs, from "Mart Stam" for "Thonet" 1980's
Set of Six Vintage Cognac S33 Chairs, from "Mart Stam" for "Thonet" 1980's

Set of Six Vintage Cognac S33 Chairs, from "Mart Stam" for "Thonet" 1980's

By Mart Stam

Located in Waasmunster, BE

Add a touch of classic modernism to your space with this stunning Mart Stam S33 Cantilever Chairs. Originally designed in 1926, the S33 has become a timeless symbol of functional des...

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Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Cognac Leather Mart Stam for Fasem S34 Dining Armchairs Tubular Chrome
Pair of Cognac Leather Mart Stam for Fasem S34 Dining Armchairs Tubular Chrome

Pair of Cognac Leather Mart Stam for Fasem S34 Dining Armchairs Tubular Chrome

By Mart Stam, Fasem International

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern cognac leather S34 dining armchairs attributed to Mart Stam for Fasem.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Cognac Leather Mart Stam for Fasem S34 Dining Armchairs Tubular Chrome
Pair of Cognac Leather Mart Stam for Fasem S34 Dining Armchairs Tubular Chrome

Pair of Cognac Leather Mart Stam for Fasem S34 Dining Armchairs Tubular Chrome

By Mart Stam, Fasem International

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern Cognac Leather S34 Dining Armchairs attributed Mart Stam for Fasem.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

6 x Matteo Grassi MG15 Cognac Leather Dining Chairs Mart Stam Italy 1980
6 x Matteo Grassi MG15 Cognac Leather Dining Chairs Mart Stam Italy 1980

6 x Matteo Grassi MG15 Cognac Leather Dining Chairs Mart Stam Italy 1980

By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Introducing a set of 6 vintage leather Matteo Grassi MG15 dining chairs in a rich cognac color, crafted to perfection by renowned designer Mart Stam in 1980.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

S34 Cognac Armachair by Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer, 1970s
S34 Cognac Armachair by Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer, 1970s

S34 Cognac Armachair by Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer, 1970s

By Mart Stam, Fasem International, Marcel Breuer

Located in Roma, IT

S34 Cognac armachair is an original design seating realized by Marcel Breuer for Fasem in 1970s. A midcentury armachair realized in steel and aniline leather. Mint conditions d...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Tubular Chrome and Cognac Leather Cantilever Chairs MG5 / S34 Style
Set of Six Tubular Chrome and Cognac Leather Cantilever Chairs MG5 / S34 Style

Set of Six Tubular Chrome and Cognac Leather Cantilever Chairs MG5 / S34 Style

By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi

Located in London, GB

Designed by Mart Stam in the 1920s, and produced by Thonet from the 1920s, and by Fasem in the 1970s, these chairs are a design classic.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Cognac Leather Armchairs by Mart Stam, Fasem, Italy
Set of Four Cognac Leather Armchairs by Mart Stam, Fasem, Italy

Set of Four Cognac Leather Armchairs by Mart Stam, Fasem, Italy

By Mart Stam, Fasem International

Located in Stockholm, SE

Four beautiful armchairs in cognac leather by designer Mart Stam for Fasem- Italy.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

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Located in Byron Bay, NSW

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Located in Beograd, RS

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