Postmodern Prototype Chair 1
Located in Surbiton, GB
Unattributed, rare, late 20th century prototype chair. Formed from a steel frame supporting a high
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Postmodern Prototype Chair 1
Located in Surbiton, GB
Unattributed, rare, late 20th century prototype chair. Formed from a steel frame supporting a high
Steel
Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Funny prototype chair with system, circa 1970-1980.
Metal
Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare plywood prototype chair circa 1960's designed by an unknown student from the Chicago school of
Wood
Nakashima Styled George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, signed by the artist to the seat bottom in ink and in pencil it states, " prototype chair for Fritz
Wood, Walnut
Postmodern Prototype Chair
Located in Surbiton, GB
An unusual, handmade chair. Unattributed, yet most likely a one of a kind late 20th Century
Metal
$997Sale Price|66% Off
Prototype Chair (Left) by Joop Rutjes, ca. 1990
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This striking prototype chair by Dutch architect Joop Rutjes (1937–2017) embodies his post-modern
Metal
Rare Pair of Peter Karpf Prototype Chairs – Denmark, c. late 1960s
By Peter Karpf
Located in Egå, DK
Rare Pair of Peter Karpf Prototype Chairs – Denmark, c. late 1960s A rare set of two prototype
Metal
Geoffrey Harcourt prototype chair Artifort Netherlands 1970
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely special and rare prototype of the 508 lounge chair by Geoffrey Harcourt manufactured by
Upholstery
Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare prototype side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk 1988
Plywood
“Giraffe” Sculptural Prototype Chair by Architect, France, c. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A unique sculptural chair prototype known as the “Giraffe,” designed by a French architect, circa
Wood, Oak
$1,913Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Doornspijk, NL
MOOOI in Amsterdam in 2005. The chrome has a flower pattern. This chair never actually went into
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Hand Made Prototype Chair, One of a Kind
Located in Lutz, FL
prototype lounge chair is made of solid oak and cleverly designed and assembled with oak dowels and clips
Fabric, Oak
$2,392Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of five minimalist chairs was designed during the 1960s. It is probably a prototype made
Metal
Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Chicago, IL
Two prototype chairs in powder coated steel for the Sol Chair by Jonathan Nesci for Volume Gallery
Steel
Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985
By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier
Located in Stockholm, SE
particular example is a prototype from Pallucco of the later limited edition of chairs ever produced. In good
Aluminum, Steel
Frank Gehry Prototype Accent Chair, 1970s Los Angeles
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare cardboard prototype chair for Frank Gehry from the estate of Margot Alofsin, an
Masonite, Paper
$950Sale Price|47% Off
Rattan and Iron Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iron frame. One of a kind, prototype chair. Very good vintage condition.
Iron
Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8
By Tecno, Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Brescia, IT
. This prototype chair is part of a commission created as public seating for the Rizhelien wing of the
Wood
Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair
By Gregg Fleishman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Lumabrest Prototype Chair by Gregg Fleishman. This conversation starter is an incredibly
Birch, Plywood
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pierre Paulin prototype Blub lounge chair, Artifort 1971. Rare opportunity to own a one of a
Wool, Fiberglass
2 Rare Prototype Italian Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs, Joe Colombo, 1970
By Joe Colombo
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare Prototype Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs attributed to Joe Colombo
Enamel, Stainless Steel
Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A prototype chair and ottoman designed by Bill Stephens in the 1960s. A great space age fiberglass
Fabric, Fiberglass
Ann Getty's original antique reproduction prototype, c.1810 French Empire Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ann Getty's original c.1810 antique prototype chair that craftsman and antique dealer Louis Rossi
Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Pre Pop Chair, prototype, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Egå, DK
The Pre Pop Chair, designed by the legendary Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, is a rare and highly
Wood
Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Iconic Zigzag chair prototype Netherlands, 1970 73,5 x 39 x 39,5 cm Iconic chair composed by four
Wood
Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chicago, IL
Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico
Steel
Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype
By George Nelson
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare prototype of the coconut chair by Georges Nelson for Herman Miller, 1955. Fiberglass shell
Steel
Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather
By Sauerbruch Hutton
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Model Munich chair designed by Sauerbruch Hutton. Manufactured by ClassiCon. This object is a
Aluminum
George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson. This
Fiberglass
Prototype Model "Sexibiti" Chair by Bieke Hoet, Belgium 2004
Located in Brussels, BE
Prototype model "Sexibiti" chair by Bieke Hoet - Belgium 2004.
Wood
Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair
By Gregg Fleishman
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair Gregg Fleishman
Plywood
$9,494Sale Price|20% Off
Prototype Steel Chair by Tom Dixon, Modern Design, England, 1989
By Tom Dixon
Located in Berlin, DE
Prototype steel chair by Tom Dixon, 1989.
Steel
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Camden, ME
Finland. This prototype of the Congo chair comes from the estate of Ilmari Tapiovaara. Rare. In very
Metal, Steel
Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
By Pierluigi Ghianda
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Rocking chair Prototype handmade and designed by the important Italian craftsman Pierluigi Ghianda
Wood
Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960. Solid pine construction later
Pine
$3,836Sale Price|20% Off
Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Very unique handmade aluminum tubular and leather chair. the dimensions are smaller than a regular
Aluminum
Prototype Richard Schultz for Steelcase Sheet Metal Dining Chair from Circa 1985
By Steelcase, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz sheet metal dining chair prototype for Steelcase, dating to
Aluminum
Prototype - Red Scandy Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera
By Fabiaan Van Severen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
chair is a prototype and comes from the interior of Fabiaan Van Severen himself. The lounge chair is
Upholstery
1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz Topiary Collection stacking cafe chair prototype with a black
Steel
Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
backrest are stretched between seat-poles. As a chair with a specific expression and history, it becomes
Iron
Set of Six Prototype "Leonardo" Dining Chairs by Gabriele Centazzo
By Gabriele Centazzo , Valcucine
Located in Roma, RM
These chairs were made in 2012 as prototypes for a new line of furnishings for Valcucine. The
Wood
Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 3 fiberglass chairs in the style of Eero Aarnio's Pastil chair. Only set we have
Fiberglass
1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare prototype lounge chair from the Entelechy series, designed by architect John Portman
Steel
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
prototype with mesh upholstery. This is a marvelous and rare example of a 2002 collection dining chair. The
Stainless Steel
1980s John Portman Prototype Lounge Chair for Gratz Industries in Polished Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a prototype lounge chair frame, designed by John Portman for Gratz Industries in the 1980s
Stainless Steel
2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2011 Mateo Collection aluminum lounge chair prototype with
Aluminum
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with
Stainless Steel
$16,574Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
This is an unique pre production prototype of the 270F lounge chair by Verner Panton. This chair
Bentwood
1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz stainless steel armchair prototype with perforated steel seat
Steel
Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn
By Niall O'Flynn
Located in New York, NY
Original pre-production prototype of a wire mesh metal desk chair by Niall O'Flynn shown at the New
$5,658Sale Price / set|20% Off
VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s
By VG New Trend
Located in La xara, VC
presented is a unique piece from the 80s! prototype of the current model. CALLA VG furniture represents
Leather, Faux Leather
$6,473Sale Price / set|55% Off
Robin Day James Bond movies leather Prototype with WORKING Audio system , 1960s
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in La xara, VC
. Large prototype with an original chrome metal reinforcement supporting the entire structure! German
Chrome
$8,500 / set
Jordan Mozer Lounge Chairs, 2 pairs
By Jordan Mozer
Located in New York, NY
Pair or set of 4 Jordan Mozer prototype lounge chairs with Art Nouveau influenced trim. The sinuous
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair Steph Simon France 1950s
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Japan in the late 1940s, the first prototype of the Méribel chair later became a defining piece of
Cane, Ash
Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1934, this chair had three prototypes before finally coming to this version No. 4. This
Steel
Unique Painted Handmade Sculpture Chair Dilmos Edizioni Colorful Geometric
By Monica Taverniti, Dilmos Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Unique painted prototype of a wooden chair, entirely handmade by the author. The abstract and
Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint
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