Martin Stoll
Red Padded Leather Reclinable And Swivel Chair by Martin Stoll Giroflex 1960s
By Giroflex Stoll, Martin Stoll
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful reclinable swivel chair designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex in Switzerland with typical
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood
$1,467 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Martin Stoll set of 4 leather dining/conference chairs by Prof. Karl Dittert
By Martin Stoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
manufacturer in Switzerland. From 1977 onwards the company was known as Martin Stoll. This set was produced in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,427 Sale Price / set
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H 35.04 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Armchair / Lounge Chair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, Germany 1960s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This lounge chair was designed by Martin Stoll and manufactured by Giroflex in Germany around 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
$2,204
H 33.47 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Armchair / Lounge Chair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, Germany 1960s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This lounge chair was designed by Martin Stoll and manufactured by Giroflex in Germany around 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,204
H 35.44 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Stoll Giroflex set of 2 leather lounge chairs, 1970
By Giroflex Stoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Switzerland. From 1977 onwards, the company operated under the name Martin Stoll.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Ecru Upholstery and Wooden Frame Two Seater by Giroflex
By Giroflex Stoll
Located in Weesp, NL
Martin Stoll for the Swiss furniture manufacturer Giroflex known for their trendsetting and outstanding
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
$8,816
H 29.53 in W 58.27 in D 33.86 in
Vintage Mid-Century Swiss Modern Leather & Bent Wood Lounge Chair from Giroflex
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant executive armchair was designed by Martin Stoll for the Swiss manufacturer Stoll
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,346 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.16 in W 34.26 in D 26.78 in
Recent Sales
Set of Four Chairs Martin Stoll, 1990s
By Martin Stoll
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
A set of four Martin Stoll chairs from the 1990s. Fully original, signed. The chairs are perfectly
Category
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Lounge Chair Attributed to Martin Stoll for Stoll Giroflex, 1960s
By Giroflex Stoll, Martin Stoll
Located in Kumhausen, DE
Dieser bequeme Sessel wurde von Martin Stoll entworfen und von Stoll Giroflex in der Schweiz
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Executive Chair Giroflex 7041 by Martin Stoll, 1960s, Genuine Leather
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: Executive armchair Giroflex 7041 Design: Martin Stoll, Germany 1960s, completely
Category
Vintage 1960s German Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.77 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Executive Chair Giroflex 7041 by Martin Stoll, 1960s, Real Leather
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: Executive armchair GIROFLEX 7041 design: MARTIN STOLL, Germany 1960s, completely
Category
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Genuine Leather Armchair Master Chair by Stoll or Giroflex, Oak, 1960s
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: genuine leather armchair oak, master chair by Stoll or Giroflex, 1960s , design: Martin
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 46.46 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair in Green Leather and Bent Wood, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Martin Stoll
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Giroflex desk chair by Martin Stoll, yet the original designer of the listed item is unknown. The piece
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Martin Stoll Leather Chair 5612 for Giroflex
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Martin Stoll leather armchair comes in an exceptionally attractive green leather tone. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Beech & Steel swivel desk Chair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex Switzerland 1950s
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Swivel desk chair in beech and black painted steel designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.06 in W 27.56 in D 23.82 in
Vintage Armchair with Stool by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, 1960s
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century lounge chair with stool designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex.
If you want the
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Armchair with Stool by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, 1960s
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century lounge chair with stool designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex.
If you want the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Rare 1980s Martin Stoll G-Pino Pinocchio Armchairs - Set of 2 Iconic Vintage
By Martin Stoll
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The G-Pino Pinocchio Armchairs by Martin Stoll, crafted in 1980, are iconic pieces that combine
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
1960's Recliner / Swivel Chair and Matching Ottoman by Martin Stoll for Giroflex
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Iconic recliner / swivel chair designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex Stoll of Switzerland, this
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 37.01 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Giroflex 7051 leather office chair by Martin Stoll, 1960
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
manufacturer in Switzerland. From 1977 onwards, the company was known as Martin Stoll.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Large Curved Four Seat Leather Sofa by Martin Stoll, Germany, circa 1960
By Martin Stoll
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Extraordinary curved sofa by Martin Stoll, Germany, circa 1960.
This is a very rare sofa and a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Large Curved Sofa in Rosewood and Leather by Martin Stoll, Germany, circa 1960
By Martin Stoll
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Extraordinary curved sofa by Martin Stoll, Germany, circa 1960.
This is a very rare sofa and a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 106.3 in L 29.93 in
Giroflex Swivel Black Leather Desk Office Chair Karl Dittert Martin Stoll Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Giroflex Black Leather Desk Office Chair By Karl Dittert For Martin Stoll
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 27.17 in
Vintage Armchair / Lounge Chair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, Germany 1960s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This lounge chair was designed by Martin Stoll and manufactured by Giroflex in Germany around 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Armchair / Lounge Chair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, Germany 1960s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This lounge chair was designed by Martin Stoll and manufactured by Giroflex in Germany around 1960
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 40.16 in W 35.44 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Giroflex Desk Chair, Swiss, Rosewood, Leather, Office Seat, Martin Stoll
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Dittert for Martin Stoll, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Inviting example of late 20th
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Late 20th Century Swiss Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.21 in W 27.17 in D 27.96 in
Extraordinary Curved Four Seat Sofa by Martin Stoll, Germany, 1960s
By Martin Stoll
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
This is a very rare model and a real showpiece!!
The sides are covered with beautiful bent plywood made of Brazilian Rosewood (Rio Palissander).
It has three chromed legs which give ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Pair of sculptural statement BNF chairs by Perrault & Prevost, limited edition
By Martin Stoll, Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in London, GB
A special commission in 1995, these limited edition chairs (10 & 12 of 96) were made for the Biblioteque National de France, Paris.
Designed by Dominique Perrault & Gaelle Lauriot ...
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Late 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Pair of BNF chairs by Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
By Martin Stoll, Dominique Perrault & Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A rare and collectible pair of E2 chairs, also known as the BNF chairs, designed by Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost & Dominique Perrault for the reading rooms of the Bibliothèque François Mit...
Category
1990s French Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s, Black Leather Swivel Chair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex Stoll Mdl, 7065
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Original "Swiss made" swivel / lounge chair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex in black leather in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Martin Stoll Rosewood and Leather Swivel Chair with Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex of Switzerland, this gorgeous recliner offers the Classic
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Rolling Office/Desk Chairs by Stoll for Giroflex, Switzerland, 1960s
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Austin, TX
Rolling office/desk armchairs by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, in black leather with wood surrounds
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Rare Swiss Swivel Leather Plywood Desk Chair by Stoll for Giroflex
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
by Martin Stoll in the 1960s and manufactured by Giroflex in Switzerland. The foot of this chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Cantilever Armchair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, 1970s
By Martin Stoll
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Very comfortable armchair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex dating back to the 1970s. The back shel and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Leather Office or Desk Chair Swiss by Martin Stoll, 1970s
By Martin Stoll
Located in BEAUNE, FR
Vintage office or desk chair by Martin Stoll. Swiss made in the 1970s. Stamp on the back of the
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, Switzerland
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Armchair designed by Martin Stoll for the Swiss firm Giroflex in the 1960s. Laminated wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Rosewood Lounge Chair by Martin Stoll for Stoll Giroflex, Switzerland, 1960s
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Berlin, DE
seat height is 41 cm.
The ottoman is 68 cm wide, 60 cm deep and 39 cm high.
Martin Stoll designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.19 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Rosewood Lounge Chair by Martin Stoll for Stoll Giroflex, Switzerland, 1960s
By Giroflex Stoll, Martin Stoll
Located in Berlin, DE
hight 46 cm.
The ottoman is 68 cm wide, 60 cm deep and 39 cm high.
Martin Stoll designed this model
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.19 in W 35.83 in D 35.44 in
Executive Natural Desk Chair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex, 1970s
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Schagen, NL
Absolutely wonderful design, which was given the purpose to have a natural look and comfort.
The chair features a massive oak frame and five star base. It was upholstered with basi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wool, Plastic, Oak
Leather Office Swivel Chair from Stoll Giroflex AG, Switzerland, 1970s
By Martin Stoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Stoll Giroflex AG.
The chair is wheel able, revolving and adjustable in height and grade. The pressure
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Leather Office Swivel Chair from Stoll Giroflex AG, Switzerland, 1970s
By Martin Stoll
Located in Berlin, DE
cushions from the Swiss manufacturer Stoll Giroflex AG.
The chair is wheel able, revolving and adjustable
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1960s Rare Swiss Swivel Leather and Rosewood Desk Chair by Stoll for Giroflex
By Giroflex Stoll
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
This rare vintage Swiss desk chair was designed by Martin Stoll in the 1960s and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair in Green Leather and Rosewood, 1960s
By Martin Stoll, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Giroflex desk chair by Martin Stoll, yet the original designer of the listed item is unknown. The piece
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Leather Swivel Office Chair by Gordon Russel for Giroflex, 1970s
By Gordon Russell, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Warsaw, PL
that this piece was designed by Gordon Russel and others believe it to be by Martin Stoll. It has a
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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Martin Stoll For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal martin stoll for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every martin stoll was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the martin stoll you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right martin stoll, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made martin stoll over the years, but those crafted by Martin Stoll and Giroflex Stoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a martin stoll at 1stDibs is $4,526, while they’re typically $1,946 on the low end and $15,113 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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