$2,400 / item
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
First Wood and Metal Chair, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The First chair in enameled wood and metal, was originally designed in 1983 by Michele De Lucchi
Metal
$1,659
H 35.04 in W 18.12 in D 26.19 in
Italian modern metal and wood chair First by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis, 1983
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal and wood chair First by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis, 1983 Chair model First
Metal
$3,497 / set
H 35.44 in Dm 18.12 in
Two Chairs Mod. "First" by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis Milano, Ready to Ship
By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of two chairs mod. "First Chair" designed by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis Milano, with
Metal
$3,082 / set
H 35.04 in W 25.6 in D 18.51 in
Pair of First Chairs by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A rare and iconic pair of “First Chairs” designed by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano in 1981
Metal
$2,252
H 35.44 in W 26.97 in D 18.12 in
"First" Wood and Metal Chair, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Beirut, LB
Striking and bold, this chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1983 for Memphis will be a superb
Metal
Memphis Milano – First Chair – Michele De Lucchi – 1983
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Striking and bold, this chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1983 for Memphis will be a superb
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Memphis Milano, First Chair, Set of 4, Michele De Lucchi, 1983
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Striking and bold, this chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1983 for Memphis will be a superb
Wood
FIRST Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Michele de Lucchi was one of the cofounders of the Milano Design Group Memphis, which emerged at
Metal
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H 35.75 in W 25.75 in D 18.5 in
1980s 'First Chairs' by Memphis Milano Designer Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of futuristic chairs designed in 1984 by Memphis designer Michele De Lucchi. Signed to
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 18.12 in
"First Chair" Designed by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis Milano, Italy 1983
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in Madrid, ES
Chair "First Chair" designed by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis Milano , with structure in metal
Metal
Michele De Lucchi First Chair for Memphis, Milano
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First chair by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis, Milano, 1983.
Steel
Michele De Lucchi ‘First’ Chair, Memphis Milano, Italy 1983
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in London, GB
Italian designer Michele de Lucchi was a key designer in the Memphis Milano design collective. The
Metal
First Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano, Set of Two
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Uppsala, SE
Memphis Milano and was in fact the first chair that was produced by the now legendary design collective
Chair First by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
An iconic First chair designed in 1981 by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano. This celebrated
Metal
First Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano
Located in Centreville, VA
Michele de Lucchi was one of the cofounders of the Milano Design Group Memphis, which emerged at
Steel
Michele de Lucchi, ‘First Chair’, Memphis Milano, Italy, 1985
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1983 by Michele de Lucchi, the ‘First Chair’ is a landmark piece in the Memphis Milano
Metal
'First Chair' by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in New York, NY
Important Italian post-modern chair, the "First Chair" by Michele De Lucchi for the
Michele de Lucchi's First Chair for Memphis Milano, 1982
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Troy, MI
Iconic First Chair designed by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis Milano in 1982. Founded by Ettore
Metal
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H 35.5 in W 27 in D 18 in
Set of Four 'First' Chairs by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis 1980's Milan, Italy
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Four 'First' chairs by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis 1980's Milan, Italy Hard-to-find set
Metal
Mythical Michele De Lucchi "The First Chair"
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Gardena, CA
, published by Memphis Milano, the First Chair is both a historical piece of contemporary design and a
Metal, Enamel
First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis, Milano
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1983 by Michele de Lucchi, one of the cofounders of the Memphis Milano design group
Metal
Michele de Lucchi's "First Chair" for Memphis Milano 1982
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Michele de Lucchi's "First Chair" designed for Memphis Milano in 1982.
Memphis Milano, First Chair, Michele de Lucchi, 1983
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Striking and bold, this chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1983 for Memphis will be a superb
Metal
First Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano, Set of Four
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Denton, MD
Sottsass Associati Aldo Cibic, which was furnished with Memphis First Chairs, patterns, wallpaper and rugs
Metal
$17,084Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 69.3 in W 137.8 in D 90.56 in
21st Century Ej Ee Bed Upholstered Velvet Headboard Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Postmodernism movement is notoriously difficult to define. So the best way to characterize this elusive art movement is that it’s a reaction against the utopian ideals of moderni...
Cotton, Wood
$2,420 / item
H 27.56 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
Tahiti Table Lamp 'EU VERSION 220v', by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis, Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired 220v 'Tahiti' table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The light fixture is of a polychrome enameled metal "duck" with a pivoting-like head mo...
Metal
$16,970 / item
H 63 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
D'Antibes Wooden Storage Cabinet, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, George Sowden, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Designed in 1981 by George Sowden, The "D'Antibes" is a piece of storage furniture with long legs. Cabinet in lacquered wood silkscreened on the two sides. George Sowden was born in...
Wood
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$2,890 / item
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
Kristall End Table, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Kristall end table in plastic laminate, lacquered wood and metal. Designed in 1981, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano. Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and gradu...
Wood, Plastic
$6,650 / item
H 78.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Terminus Floor Lamp 'EU 220 Volts', by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, Terminus floor lamp with Structure in painted sheet steel. One bulb 12V, 50W., designed in 1981, by Martine Bedin. Martine Bedin is an industrial...
Steel
$25,590 / item
H 79.93 in W 149.61 in D 11.82 in
Gritti Bookcase, by Andrea Branzi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Andrea Branzi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Gritti bookcase in plastic laminate, wood, metal and glass. Designed in 1981, by Andrea Branzi. Andrea Branzi, architect and designer, born in Florence, where he graduated in 1967, ...
Metal
$17,050 / item
H 29.14 in W 84.65 in D 39.38 in
Palm Springs Briar Dining Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Palm Springs dining table, in briar and plastic laminate was originally designed in 1984, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. ...
Wood, Plastic
$1,505 / item
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
Primula Chair by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis
By George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Primula chair in metal and wood by George J. Sowden by Post Design collection/Memphis Additional Information: Painted metal structure, painted wooden seat and back, feet in rubbe...
Metal
$33,000 / item
H 30.71 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Tartar Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Tartar Table in laminated wood was originally designed in 1985, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in archite...
Wood
$19,221 / item
H 37.41 in W 86.62 in D 29.53 in
Royal Couch by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collection
By Nathalie du Pasquier, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Royal coach by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano collection Coach in plastic laminate and cotton fabric. The cushion and armrest fabric designed by George J. Sowden. Add...
Plastic
$29,805 / item
H 77.17 in W 74.81 in D 15.75 in
Carlton Wood Room Divider, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown an authentic and perfect reproduction of the Carlton bookcase and room divider, originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. The vivid colors and seemingly rand...
Wood, Plastic
$26,800 / item
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 63 in
Mandarin Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Mandarin table in plastic laminate, metal and glass, designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the...
Glass, Plastic
$21,896 / item
H 72.45 in W 31.11 in D 12.6 in
MARGHERITA Cabinet by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis
By George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
MARGHERITA cabinet in wood by George J. Sowden by Post Design collection/Memphis The product is purchased with authenticity certificate and guarantee stamp. Additional Informat...
Wood
$31,715 / item
H 90.56 in W 100.01 in D 19.69 in
Malabar Sideboard by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Malabar sideboard with cupboard in plastic by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Sideboard with cupboard in plastic laminate. Shelves in plasti...
Plastic
$5,385 / item
H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 2.76 in
Ashoka Metal Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired, Ashoka table lamp in lacquered metal, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 for Memphis Milano. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939...
Metal
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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.
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