$2,770Sale Price|20% Off
Molteni&C Chelsea Green Velvet Arm Chair by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
The Chelsea is a small contemporary armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni crafted from solid Black Oak wood with soft green velvet for a stylish and sober design. Featuring seamless armrests a...
Velvet
Rodolfo Dordoni High Back Armchair in Blue Leather Morson 60s Style
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Buxton, GB
Featuring a beautiful pattern and high back design, this Molteni & C A Chelsea chair is perfect for adults who want to relax in style.
Leather
Unavailable
H 33 in W 24.38 in D 24.38 in
Chelsea Dining Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni for Molteni, Italy
By Molteni & C, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chelsea chair summarizes the essence of contemporary design and the memory of tradition. It is an ideal tendency towards the future which brings with it the knowledge. Chelsea is...
Upholstery, Wood
Chelsea Sectional Sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni for Molteni, Italy
By Molteni & C, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chelsea sofa summarizes the essence of contemporary design and the memory of tradition. It is an ideal tendency towards the future which brings with it the knowledge. Fabric W...
Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 37 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Grey Leather Chelsea High Back Dining Chair by Ron Gilad for Molteni, Italy
By Molteni & C, Ron Gilad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like the armchair from the same range, the Chelsea chair summarizes the essence of contemporary design and the memory of tradition. It is an ideal tendency towards the future which b...
Leather, Wood
Chelsea Armchairs Set of 2 Molteni&C by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
Designed By Rodolfo Dordoni Sold as a set of 2. The solid wood frame and clean-cut geometric lines are complemented by the fluid line of the backrests, ensuring a comfortable a...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 28 in D 32 in
Black Velvet Chelsea Armchair and Pouf by Rodolfo Dordoni for Molteni, Italy
By Molteni & C, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chelsea chair summarises the essence of contemporary design and the memory of tradition. It is an ideal tendency towards the future which brings with it the knowledge. Chelsea is...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Classic Leather Office Chair, Chateau Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic leather office chair in Chateau blue. This stately chair has a smooth leather interior and exterior and is accented with nailhead trim accents. It rests on a 5 prong base. ...
Metal
$2,200
H 36.03 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chair model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered beech, metal, Italy, 1965. Stylish lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. This cha...
Metal
$1,398 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Blue Wool Vintage Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchair was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz Furniture Factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery a...
Velvet, Beech
$2,610Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Italian Green Velvet Armchair Ico Parisi Style, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian green velvet armchair Ico Parisi style, 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
$1,958Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Mid-century Italian Armchair in Green Velvet with Wooden Feet Gio Pont Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian armchair in green velvet with wooden feet Gio Pont Style 1950s high back
Velvet, Wood
$2,078Sale Price|23% Off
H 26.78 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
Minotti Green Aston Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Green Aston Armchair by Minotti, a stunning addition to any luxury living space. Crafted with the highest quality materials, this armchair exudes elegance and sophist...
Fabric, Wood
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Lounge Chair in Velvet Fabric 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, England
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen - Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen Denmark, c1940s A fine, classical armchair designed by architect Orla Molgaard-Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen Eft. in All...
Velvet
$3,916
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Ettore Sottsass Canada Armchair in Blue Velvet and Wood Poltronova 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Canada settee armchair with a structure in wood, seat, and back in padded blue-green velvet. It was designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr in 1959 and produced by the Italian company Poltro...
Velvet, Wood
$6,760
H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Armchair Gio Ponti Design Attributed by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, Original Velvet
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1940s Armchair Gio Ponti designer attributed, by Figli di Amedeo Cassina , with original velvet upholstery still usable. Measures cm: H 40/73, W 75, D 70. Whose chair was this? Fr...
Velvet, Wood
Molteni&C D.151.4 Velvet Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
Gio Ponti leaned on nautical inspiration to design this armchair that was destined for use on ocean liners and today is a part of Molteni&C's Heritage Collection. A contoured backres...
Velvet, Walnut
Gigi Radice Attributed Armchair for Minotti in Blue Linen 1960's
By Alberto Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in New York, NY
This chic armchair recently upholstered in blue linen is attributed to architect and designer Louigi "Gigi" Radice and was made for Italian furniture company Minotti. Radice collabo...
Brass, Steel
Green Velvet Armchair in the style of Gio Ponti, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant English wingback chair in the Regency style, early 20th century. The chair features a high, enveloping backrest with graceful winged sides and gently curved armrests that flo...
Velvet
Jolie Green Armchair by Angeletti Ruzza
By Angeletti Ruzza, MyHome Collection
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisitely tufted in a thickly padded, inviting shape, this armchair designed by Angeletti Ruzza is characterized by a large and softly shaped seat with back and armrests. Resting o...
Textile
Danish Modern 1940s Armchair in Blue Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, leather, mahogany, beech, brass, Denmark, 1940s This armchair embodies the restrained elegance of the Danish modernist tradition, closely aligned with the design philosoph...
Brass
Vintage P35 Arm Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Singer
By Gio Ponti, Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani, Carlo di Carli
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage P35 Arm Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Singer Original Blue Vinyl upholstery that is damaged so will either need to be repaired or reupholstered.
Upholstery
20th Century Baby Blue Dante Armchair, H. Lis, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Velvet, Beech
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Molteni&C D.154.2 Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
This mid-century lovechair was inspired by designer Gio Ponti's trips to Latin America in the 1950s. A winner of the Wallpaper Design Award, today the armchair is one of Molteni&C's ...
Chrome
$2,650 / item
H 29.5 in W 32.25 in D 32.75 in
2023 Sebastian Herkner for Ligne Roset Taru Armchair in Gentle Bordeaux
By Ligne Roset, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two Taru Armchairs (each is sold separately) made of a tubular steel and wood frame covered in a Gentle Bordeaux red colored velvet fabric. The chair was designed...
Steel
$1,500 / item
H 29.9 in W 24 in D 23.25 in
Molteni & C Devon Chair by Rodolfo Dordoni - QTY AVAILABLE 4 PRICE PER CHAIR
By Molteni & C, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Boston, MA
Devon, a contemporary collection of chairs suitable for any space and circumstance, A minimal stylized structure in solid wood, with seats and backrests upholstered in soft chenille ...
Fabric, Oak
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