Marco Zanuso Martingala Chair – Vivid Yellow Cotton Upholstery
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Dronten, NL
A single, statement-making Martingala chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, marked with label
Steel
$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 Arflex, Marco Zanuso
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 Arflex, Marco Zanuso
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 Arflex, Marco Zanuso
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 Marco Zanuso, Arflex
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 Marco Zanuso, Arflex
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
$11,401 / set
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
Metal
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$178,151
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
$13,064
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A rare collectible vintage lounge Copacabana chair by iconic French designer Mathieu Matégot composed of curved tubular steel legs and structure. This particular edition is distingui...
Steel
Tiled Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal....
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Large Luupo Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonl...
Sheepskin, Oak
$1,555 / item
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo' by Pani Jurek, 60-90 Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H90 x60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Brown _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish design stu...
Ceramic, Mirror
$16,865 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Custom Made Walnut & Sheepskin Esko Ottomans
Located in London, England
Pair of custom made Esko Ottomans from Dagmar Design. This classic yet contemporary design was first produced in Denmark in the 1960s by cabinetmaker Soren Nielsen. This new edition...
Oak
$475 / set
H 4.73 in Dm 3.43 in
Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of six Murano glass tumbler glasses made A Canne, in a great combination of hues of blue and a red. The mezzo ritorto pattern is a special feature of this design. The traditiona...
Murano Glass
Amarante Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Amarante Mirror Designed in 2024 by Project 213A The Amarante Mirror is trapez shaped and framed in solid wood. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal and finished in a g...
Mirror, Oak
$5,439 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A distressed silver convex mirror, with bronze finish frame. Contemporary.
Mirror
$5,400 / set
H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This wonderfully curved sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting back and wrap around arms. It also features a curved seat and has been totally refurbish...
Sheepskin, Oak
Erberto Carboni Delfino lounge chairs Arflex Italy 1955
By Erberto Carboni, Arflex
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The iconic Delfino lounge chairs, designed by Erberto Carboni for Artflex in 1955, stand as iconic pieces of furniture. The original early versions of these chairs showcase beautiful...
Brass
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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