$4,200
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Martingala' Easy Chair in Coral Red Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, easy chair, model 'Martingala', fabric, chromium metal, Italy, 1950s
Metal, Chrome
$25,000 / set
H 33.27 in W 32.68 in D 37.01 in
"Regent" Lounge Chairs with Footstools by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Utrecht, NL
’ and the ‘Martingala’ chairs designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex - the ‘Regent’ lounge chair, designed
Metal
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Martingala Chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, circa 1950
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Wilnis, UT
Stunning early edition martingala chair by Marco Zanuso, manufactured by Arflex, Italy, circa 1950
Metal, Brass
Martingala Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Newburgh, NY
The iconic Martingala chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, named for the pleated accent to it's back
Unavailable
H 32 in W 32 in D 34 in
Arflex Regent Lounge Chair design Marco Zanuso 1960 Leather Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Lambda Chair for Gavina and the Martingala Chair for Arflex.
Leather, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 32 in W 77 in D 43 in
1960 Italian Leather Sofa 'Regent' Designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Lambda Chair for Gavina and the Martingala Chair.
Leather, Foam, Wood
Marco Zanuso Martingala Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Marco Zanuso for Artflex "Martingala" Chair. Fabric is in poor condition with stains and some
"Martingala" Chair by Marco Zanuso for Artflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Martingala" Chair by Marco Zanuso for Artflex. Original Upholstery but has been restuffed with new
Marco Zanuso Martingala Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marco Zanuso for Artflex 'Martingala' armchair
Fabric
Marco Zanuso Martingala Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1950s. A stunning pair of Martingala armchairs painstakingly
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
based on the brass legs with spherical endings which are signature of Zanuso’s Martingala chair
Brass
Marco Zanuso for Artflex Martingala Arm Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) for Artflex Martingala Arm Chair with Brass Legs
Brass
Pair of Marco Zanuso Martingala Lounge Chairs
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Marco Zanuso Martingala lounge chairs designed in 1953 with original chromed legs and black
Upholstery, Plastic
Pair Italian Martingala lounge chairs Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of elegant lounge chairs "Martingala" by Italian designer Marco Zanuso. Rather usual model
Brass
Marco Zanuso, Martingala Lounge Chair for Arflex, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1954 . A "Martingala" lounge chair, newly reupholstered in high quality fabric
Sold
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Zanuso 'Martingala' Lounge Chairs, Arflex, 1954 Upholstery Fully Restored, Signed
By Marco Zanuso
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely pair of restored 'Martingala' lounge chairs designed by Marco Zanuso in 1954, for Arflex
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 32.68 in W 29.53 in D 33.46 in
Pair of 'Martingala' Lounge Chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, c. 1954
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of ‘Martingala’ lounge chairs designed by Marco Zanuso in 1954 for Arflex. These
Brass
Pair of Marco Zanuso Martingala Chairs
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare pair of Martingala lounge chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, in newly upholstered grey
Rare "Martingala" Sofa by Marco Zanuso
By Arflex
Located in New York, NY
velvet. This sofa is a variation of the more commonly seen "Martingala" chair. Illustration of teh chair
Marco Zanuso Martingala Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Newburgh, NY
Classic and rare Martingala chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, with period correct upholstery
Brass
Marco Zanuso Martingala Chairs
Located in Newburgh, NY
Classic and rare Martingala chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, with period correct upholstery
Brass
Rare Martingala chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
Located in Newburgh, NY
Unusual "martingala" chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, so named for the fabric pleats in its back
Brass
Marco Zanuso Martingala Armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Newburgh, NY
Classic and rare Martingala chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, with period correct upholstery
Brass
Joseph Andre Motte Arm chairs
Located in Newburgh, NY
Large armchairs by JA Motte for Steiner. The 770 echos the lines of the womb and Martingala chairs
Brass
Rare Marco Zanuso Martingala Lounge Chair
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
This single all original Marco Zanuso lounge chair comes on four brass legs. The seat and the back
Brass
Marco Zanuso Martingala, 1954 with Brass Legs, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
The Martingala designed by Marco Zanuso in 1954. Latex foam upholstered seat shell with removable
Brass, Metal
$2,650
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Wonderful Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Light Fixture Signed Degas
Located in Roslyn, NY
Art Deco glass and silvered bronze fixture signed Degas. Frosted glass is beautifully embossed flowers and leaves. There are four interior lights.
Bronze
$11,000 / item
H 30 in W 14 in D 96 in
Alva Console Table Made from Reclaimed Pine, Built to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This reclaimed pine console table is seen here in 96" x 14", however it can be built in any size. Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles workshop you can influence ...
Reclaimed Wood
$9,680 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
Large Oval Green Marble Dining Table with Column Legs in the style of Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This minimalist table is crafted entirely from stone, featuring an oval horse-track top in green marble with elegant white veining. It rests on four cylindrical columns that taper in...
Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
$1,300 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 7.87 in
Efra Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Paolo Martinuzzi, Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Table lamp of clear mouth blown Murano glass, anthracite painted iron and natural brass designed in 1984 by Carlo Moretti and Paolo Martinuzzi. 60 watt incandescent bulb, 42 watt e...
Brass, Iron
$5,257 / set
H 16.15 in Dm 47.25 in
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table Set “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25%) Stain & scratch resistant, easy to maintain Customizable in size, color and sha...
Cement, Limestone
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Minore' Easy Chair
By Giampiero Vitelli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, 'Minore' lounge chair, leather, plywood, Italy, 1961 A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, materi...
Leather, Plywood
$16,940
H 38.59 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s. The organic, curved lines of this easy chair give it a sculptural and striking appearance. Its we...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Rare Pair of Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, Circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele. Fully restored.
Steel
Amuneal's Loft Mirror with Tray
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This full height mirror is housed in an oxidized oak frame with a warm brass decorative bezel. The round, swing arm tray, has an oxidized oak base with a solid brass surround and vis...
Brass, Steel
English Porcelain Tulip Vase, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
English porcelain tulip vase, circa 1840.
Porcelain
$24,297 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. The pieces without arms each...
Alpaca
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Steel
Pair of Rustic Travail Populaire Benches, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Travail Populaire; Art Populaire; Rustic; Rural; Wabi Sabi; Antique; 19th Century; Benches; Monoxylite; Folk Art; Rustic travail populaire benches from 19th century France, each ado...
Wood
FK 87 Grasshopper Chaise Longue in cognac leather
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Lange Production
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FK 87 - 'Grasshopper' easy chair/chaise longue in cognac leather and chrome-plated steel. Designed in 1965. Designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, made by Lange Production.
Leather
$27,700
H 21.25 in W 9 in D 9 in
French Mid-Century Modern Side / End Table by Jacques Adnet & Max Ingrand
By Saint Gobain, Jacques Adnet, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exceptional French Midcentury Modern Side / End Table or Gueridon by Jacques Adnet and Attributed to Max ingrand and the Saint Gobain Glass Works, Paris. Jacques Adnet was...
Brass, Wrought Iron
125 Years of Louis Vuitton (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Two books in soft covers housed in a brown cloth covered slip case with cream lettering. One volume illustrates Louis Vuitton products through the years, the second illustrates the "...
Paper
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