Unusual postmodern lounge chairs, Starck Miss Wirt style, 1980s. Two available
By Philippe Starck
Located in Hastings, GB
Similar in style to Starck's 'Miss Wirt' chairs, but annoyingly I can't find out the maker.
Steel
Miss Wirt Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform 1982
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in Munich, DE
A rare and collectible chair designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 for Disform. Black cotton canvas fabric is stretched over two vertical steel tubes and the tension creates the comfor...
Fabric
Philippe Starck "Miss Wirt" Chair, circa 1982
By Philippe Starck
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Philippe Starck, "Miss Wirt" Chair c. 1982 Dedar Milano Fabric, Brass-Plated Steel 44.5 H x 22 W x 14 D inches Philippe Starck has designed a wide range of consumer goods and i...
Steel
Sold
H 44.89 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Set of two 1980's Miss Wirt chairs by Philippe Starck for Disform
By Philippe Starck
Located in BE
The Miss Wirt chair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Disform in 1983, is a rare and highly collectible design icon.
Fabric, Canvas
Pair of Philippe Starck "Miss Wirt" Chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in New York, NY
A pair of P. Starck stretched black canvas over black enameled frame chairs.
Steel
Miss Wirt Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform 1982
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
Miss Wirt chair by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1983 Metal tube, cotton canvas Black fabric in very good condition, metal structure in very good condition H. 114 cm - L. 58 cm - D....
Metal
Philippe Starck Miss Wirt Disform
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
Philippe Starck (Né en 1949) Chaises Miss Wirt, c. 1983 Disform Barcelona éditeur Ensemble de 4 chaises tripode Tube de métal, toile de coton Measures: H. 114 cm - L. 58 cm - P...
Metal
Miss Wirt Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform
By Philippe Starck
Located in Denton, MD
From 1982-1983 production. Black cotton canvas fabric is stretched over two vertical steel tubes and the tension creates the comfortable back of the chair. The seat has a matching co...
Steel
Pair of "Man Ray" Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of "Man Ray" chairs by Philippe Starck was inspired by the photographer Man Ray, who in one of his most famous fashion photographs, dressed a model in an evening gown and s...
Fabric, Wood
Post modern Philippe Starck chair for Driade Italy , 1980
By Philippe Starck
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 47.5cm Width , 55cm Depth, 79,5cm Height, 48cm Height seat Material: Leather. wood Color: Black , Beige
Metal
Pair Parsons Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Parsons
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Parsons Lounge Chairs, 1980. Original ultra-suede upholstery shows minor wear, consistent with age and use
Ultrasuede
Black "Wendy Wright" Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous "Wendy Wright chair by Philippe Starck for Disform, circa 1980s. The chair stands as an iconic testament to the innovative design ethos of its era. Crafted under the discern...
Metal
$5,105 / set
H 25.99 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchairs, 1960s – Space Age Style An elegant pair of vintage lounge armchairs dating from the 1960s, distinguished by their rounded shapes...
Metal
$6,240 / set
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Philippe Starck Pair Of Miss Dorn Model Armchairs for Disform, c. 1982
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Philippe Starck Miss Dorn model armchairs for Disform 1982. Black metal structure, original black fabric round seat. Dimensions: 70 cm H, 54 cm W, 44 cm D, seat height: 46 cm...
Metal
$12,500 / set
H 26.5 in W 27.25 in D 34 in
Philippe Starck, Len Niggelman Lounge Chairs, Driade (Italy, France) 1986
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exceptional Example of these rare Len Niggelman chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Driade in 1986. Philippe Starck designed these chairs in 1984 and they were made only betwee...
Leather
$1,096Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in
Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Costes chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph 1981 to french famous cafe Costes in Paris.
Plywood
$5,291
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Philippe Starck 'Costes Alluminio' chair for Driade - Italy, 1988
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in London, GB
“It does not try to be too demonstrative, it has a certain form of discretion, it is a real success of contemporary furniture,” said Philippe Starck of his postmodern chair for Café ...
Aluminum
Pair of Michael Wolk Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Michael Wolk
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Michael Wolk "Miami" swivel lounge chairs. The chairs are upholstered in an off-white bouclé fabric with black wooden swivel bases.
Wood, Bouclé
Lila Hunter Chairs By Philippe Starck For XO 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Lila Hunter chair by Philippe Starck for XO.
Metal
Pair of miss dorn chair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paire de chaises dites miss dorn par Philippe Starck.
Iron
$4,538
H 31.89 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Early and rare Mickville chair by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1985
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ‘Mickville’ chair, designed by Philippe Starck in 1985 and produced by Driade, is a playful and highly unconventional example of 1980s postmodern design. Conceived as part of a s...
Metal
$3,857 / set
H 28.94 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in
Giancarlo Piretti Two Mid-Century Modern Alky Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, 1970s
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century Modern Alky lounge chairs. Design by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort or Castelli. Striking Italian design from the 1970s. Original aluminum frame and r...
Aluminum, Chrome
$3,857Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.3 in W 31.5 in D 32.3 in
Pratfall Armchairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s, Set of 2
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Postmodern design classic "Pratfall" arm chair designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. 1st Edition made in the early 90s. Both arm chairs are in good condition with normal wear of ...
Steel
$2,609
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The armchair J. Lang, designed in 1987 by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph, is a striking, sculptural piece of furniture with a strong iconic character. The generously dimensioned se...
Aluminum
$11,023Sale Price|35% Off
H 37.41 in W 94.49 in D 24.41 in
Large Italian Deco/Modernist Vellum Sideboard
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A very large and striking ebonised Italian sideboard with vellum clad doors. Beautifully constructed with three lockable compartments, each with one interior shelf. Believed to...
Parchment Paper
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
$1,815 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
On Hold|$3,480 / set
H 16.54 in W 17.33 in D 11.03 in L 16.54 in
Set of 4 Sculptural French Art Deco Stools in Wood & Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural set of four mid-century stools, crafted in France circa 1930–1940. The design showcases forms, and subtle sculptural qualities characteristic of Art Deco furniture movem...
Lambskin, Wool, Wood
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Pair of Armchairs, France 70s
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
Very elegant and rare paire of italian armchairs, you can use them either outdoor or indoor. They are confortable and very design.
Chrome
$55,000
H 22.5 in W 175.5 in D 87.5 in
'Tucroma' Leather Bed and Nightstands by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This famous 'Tucroma' bed design, as seen in the Lenny Kravitz Architectural Digest magazine photoshoot, was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Ital...
Chrome
$944Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 35.44 in
Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery, by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Boo Bed is a contemporary architectural throne for your doggo. Upholstered in luxurious long haired sheepskin for your fur baby’s comfort. Featuring hand-carved details and made ...
Sheepskin, Teak
Milk Glass Cone Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
*Please note price is per unit* *Not UL Listed* Milk Glass Cone Sconce Made in Italy With brass hardware. Measures 5"dia x 21"h
Brass
$4,250
H 43.31 in Dm 19.69 in
Cobweb Chainmail Chandelier, Hand-Linked, Steel, Post-Modern, Panorammma
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A fusion of medieval craftsmanship and modern gothic elegance, the Chainmail Cobweb Chandelier evokes the ethereal beauty of a spider’s web. Meticulously handcrafted from interwoven ...
Steel
Rolf Sachs Lounge Chair Limited Edition 1/11, Germany, 1990
By Rolf Sachs
Located in Munich, DE
Rolf Sachs lounge chair was made in black painted steel, padded cushions with pear violet upholstery in Germany 1990, it is a limited edition of 11 pieces, and this is the model Nr.1...
Steel
contemporary ceramic tables/stools
By Serax
Located in Brecht, BE
price is for 2 tables, can be used as stools as well, as you can see on the pictures, lovely items, come in green, aubergine or mustard color ...
Ceramic
$10,800
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Fratelli Toso, Designed by Giusto Toso, 1968
By Fratelli Toso, Giusto Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern "Gala" model, one light chandelier in Murano glass and designed by Giusto Toso in 1968, winner of the first prize of the 1968 Venice Biennale where this ...
Blown Glass
$8,622Sale Price|20% Off
H 95 in W 165 in D 74 in
Josef Hoffmann Egg Rocking Chair, Black Lacquered Beech, Italy, 1980
By Josef Hoffmann, Antonio Volpe
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run by Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe in Udine, Italy circa 1980. Black lacquered beech be...
Wood
Bed by Astarte Milano, Italy, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in bruxelles, BE
Dark brown fiberglass bed designed by Astarte Milan in the 1970s. It is composed of 4 modules that are fixed together. It has the original metal base and original protective cover. W...
Metal
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