Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International, USA 1970
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Max Pearson for Knoll International, this mid-century modern swivel chair offers both functionality and iconic design.
Steel
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s.
Steel
1977 Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pearson Executive Chair, designed in 1966 by Max Pearson for Knoll.
Steel
$6,800 / item
Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.
Upholstery
One Max Pearson For Knoll Black Leather Executive Chair
By Max Pearson
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 mid century modern executive chairs designed by Max Pearson and made by Knoll. Black leather upholstery on four-star bases with casters. 2 available.
Metal
Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an ?x-form caster base.
Upholstery
1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pearson Executive Chair, originally designed by Max Pearson in 1966.
Steel
Max Pearson Dining Chairs for Knoll
By Max Pearson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A set of four Mid-Century Modern upholstered dining chairs designed by Max Pearson and made by Knoll on four-star bases with casters.
Steel, Chrome
Max Pearson for Knoll Swivel Club Chair, 1979
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice swiveling club or office chair designed by Max Pearson for Knoll International. The chair features a polished chrome base and original orange upholstery in very good cond...
Chrome
Office Chairs Designed by Max Pearson for Knoll, ca. 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Office chairs by Max Pearson for Knoll. Four available, priced individually.
Chrome, Steel
Max Pearson for Knoll Mid Century Red Upholstered Office Desk Chair
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Max Pearson for Knoll mid century red upholstered office desk chair Chair measures: 26 wide x 24 deep x 34 high with a seat height of 25 inches This piece is available in what we...
Metal
Sold
H 36 in W 28 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Suede Side / Guest / Desk Chairs by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very nice pair of side chairs designed by Max Pearson for Knoll. Chairs feature rare light-brown suede upholstery, chrome swivel bases, and wonderful midcentury lines.
Chrome
Set of Four Chairs, in the style of Max Pearson for Knoll
By Knoll, Myrtle Desk Co., Max Pearson
Located in Redding, CT
Set of Four Chairs, in the style of Max Pearson for Knoll Executive in burnt orange.
Chrome
Vintage Oversize Leather Executive Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Max Pearson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pearson's most successful design, functional and artistic. circa 1974. This is the rare significant version, 2 inches wider and 3 inches deeper than the popular size. Comfortable lik...
Swivel chair designed by Max Pearson for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swivel chair designed by Max Pearson (1933-) for Knoll in 1966. 17 in. seat height.
Metal
Max Pearson Desk Chair for Knoll
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Astoria, NY
A desk and office chair by Max Pearson for Knoll, manufactured circa 1970s, upholstered in fabric with modern geometric print, on segmented base with caster wheels.
Chrome, Metal
Max Pearson Egg Style Armchairs for Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD JAN 2011 Iconic Max Pearson plush "egg" style armchairs for Knoll.
Chrome
Max Pearson Executive Egg Style Desk Armchair for Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Great classic Max Pearson designed swiveling "egg" style chair for Knoll.
Chrome
Mid Century Leather Executive Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Pearson executive swivel chair. Pearson's most successful design, functional and artistic. Upholstered in burgundy drape fine leather. Four-star base with casters, circa 1...
Steel
Sold
H 33.75 in W 25.5 in D 18.5 in
Max Pearson Swivel Desk Chair for Knoll possibly Alexander Girard Fabric
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Max Pearson for Knoll swivel office chair, with wonderful original, possibly Alexander Girard, fabric.
Steel
Max Pearson for Knoll Executive Chair, Original Fabric, 1970s
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
A great example of the executive chair by Max Pearson for Knoll with original orange upholstery, latex foam rubber seat cushion, stainless steel CAP base (fixed), timeless.
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Pair of Max Pearson for Knoll Lounge Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Wonderful pair of executive lounge chairs, designed for Knoll c. 1966. Chrome base. Petite, sharp chairs with great form, inset back and seat cushions - chairs swivel and offer a sl...
Chrome
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,384 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,581 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$6,766 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco chairs designed in the 1930s by Jindrich Halabala with the catalog no. H214. There are 14-20 pcs. Available but not restored. The Pictures Shows the last ones which were a...
Beech, Plywood
$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
$1,667
H 34.26 in W 17.52 in D 22.45 in
Mid Century Modern Stadthalle Chair Brown Beech Roland Rainer 1951 Vienna
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chair model No 3 / 4 / 3 from brown beech in bicolor tone designed by Roland Rainer for Emil & Alfred Pollak for the Viennese Civic Hall, 1951 - 1956. Rola...
Beech
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Sergio Asti, Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
Metal
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