Sold|$1,995 / set
James Mont Style Mid-Century Bent Beech and Cane Club Chairs, 1960s
By James Mont
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of James Mont style bent beech wood and cane back club chairs. Mont famously used this design in Nat King Coles' Miami Penthouse project.
Naugahyde, Cane, Beech
Madsen & Schubell MS68 Leather and Teak Danish Swivel Recliner Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Purchased in Denmark for 3082 Kroner and delivered to Miami Florida in 1973, this chair and ottoman have been with the original owners for nearly 50 years.
Metal
Set of 4 Pavilion Aventura Modern Outdoor Patio Beige Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Pavilion Aventura lounge chairs. This is a wonderful set of lounge chairs by Miami-based furniture company Pavilion.
Aluminum
Michael Wolk "Miami" Chairs in Pink Ultra-Suede, a Pair
By Michael Wolk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of iconic "Miami" chairs designed by Michael Wolk. Pale pink ultra-suede upholstery.
Ultrasuede
Pair of Michael Wolk Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé with En-Suite Ottoman
By Michael Wolk
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy pair of Michael Wolk Miami chairs with swivel bases and en-suite ottoman professionally reupholstered in luxurious ivory bouclé.
Bouclé
Pair of Post Modern Swivel Chairs by Michael Wolk
By Michael Wolk, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A nice pair of all original Miami chairs by Michael Wolk. "The award-winning Miami Swivel Lounge Chair by Michael Wolk has sophisticated curves.
Fabric
Michael Wolk Miami Style Mid-Century Directional Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Michael Wolk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Michael Wolk Miami Style mid-century directional lounge chairs - pair.
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Wingback Chairs by Kelly Wearstler Designed for the Viceroy Miami
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Custom pair of high back stylized wingback chairs by Kelly Wearstler, designed for the Viceroy Miami.
Pair of Rope Chairs from Viceroy Miami with Zebra Hide Upholstered Seats
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Whimsy and fantasy unite in this stunning pair of carved wood nautical rope form chairs freshly reupholstered in zebra hide. These rope chairs were selected by Interior Designer Kell...
Zebra Hide, Wood
Set of 4 Chinoiserie Side Chairs for the Viceroy Miami
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Set of 4 chinoiserie side chairs selected by Interior Designer Kelly Wearstler for the Viceroy in Miami.
Wood
Michael Wolk for Interlude "Miami" Swivel Chair Brown Suede Space-Age Design
By Interlude, Michael Wolk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This curvy lounge chair was designed by multiple award-winning designer, Michael Wolk, for luxury manufacturer Interlude. The design invokes a space-age feel, uniform in color and de...
Suede, Upholstery
Pair of Pink Bouclé Post-Modern Swivel Club Chairs by Directional, 1980s, Signed
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Another similar design to this is the Michael Wolk 'Miami' chair. The very nubby and very soft pink bouclé is the best we have found, and we have spent a few years now trying many...
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Anton Lorenz Bar Stools for Thonet from the Miami Orange Bowl Stadium
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of chrome tubular bar stools from the original Miami Orange Bowl Stadium by Anton Lorenz for Thonet.
Chrome
Sold|$4,400
Vintage Michael Wolk Swivel Chairs, a pair
By Michael Wolk, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roanoke, VA
Iconic “Miami” swivel chairs designed by Michael Wolk. Sculptural, comfortable, and so chic.
Textile
CUSTOM MIAMI - Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chairs in New Velvet, Artifort, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in Hitchin, England
A pair of Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in Designers Guild linen colored cotton velvet. Manufactured by Artifort in the 1970s. The organic shape offers a minim...
Steel
8 Custom Dinning Chairs By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
High Back, Custom Dining Chairs for a Miami Residence. 2 Arm Chairs and 6 Sides.
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Sheep Skin by Michael Wolk "Miami Chair" c.1997
By Michael Wolk
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sheep skin swivel chairs by Michael Wolk titled "Miami Chairs" in great condition.
Sheepskin, Upholstery
Sold|$12,500 / set
Michael Wolk "Miami" Swivel Chairs For Directional
By Michael Wolk
Located in Miami, FL
This is a great pair of Michael Wolk swivel chairs with original Directional label. Michael Wolk is one of America's leading designers with over three decades of experience designing...
Fabric
Kukkapuro Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather Miami
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Four chairs of Finland. Turning. Aluminium base and very nice cognac leather sitting cushions. The chair has been made of plywood, also the armrests. Kukkapuro designed them for Haim...
Aluminum
Robert Whitton Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair
By Robert Whitton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Aluminum Prototype Foldable Drafting Chair from Miami Architect Robert Whitton. Acquired directly from the artist's estate.
Aluminum
Sold|$1,000
Pair of 60's Fiberglas Peacock Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
The mid-century answer to wicker, these vintage, Miami-made fiberglas Peacock chairs give instant pool-side drama.
Sold|$1,250
Pair Reed Fishing Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair reed weighted fishing chairs with Lee's Miami steel fishing rod holders.
Steel
Sold|$1,750
Pair of Clam Chairs for Kodawood
By Seymour J. Wiener
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Beautiful pair of chairs by Miami designer Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood.
Brass
Pair of 1977 Saporiti "Onda" Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
By Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Chairs were distributed by the exclusive Casa Bella on Miami Beach.
Steel
Sold|$3,800
ELEGANT SET OF CLASSICAL DINING CHAIRS
Located in Miami, FL
Two arms and six side chairs.Purchased from a prominent estate in Cocoplum,Miami.Side chair dimensions:38"H x18.5" H(Seat) 21"D x 22"W.Dimensions listed below are for armchairs.
Mahogany, Fabric
Sold|$1,160 / item
BRNO Chrome Flatbar Arm Chair, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The sleek and stylish design of the BRNO will make you feel like you're on the set of Miami Vice. This chair is perfect for anyone looking to add some retro-futuristic cool to their ...
Chrome
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