Danish Modern "Faaborg" Armchair Kaare Klint at Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
opening of the museum in 1915. The tapered legs and curved back legs give this chair and elegant and
Mahogany, Oak
Soriana by Tobia Scarpa Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, Modern Italian Design
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
upholstered chair in the most freeing sense of the word. Materials: Metal Fabric Measurements: H
Metal
Minimalist Outdoor Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Reupholstered Bauhaus Thonet Cantilever Armchairs in Tubular Steel, 1935
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
chairs bring museum-quality design into the living space. Rare, architectural, and exceptionally
Chrome
Dutch Arts & Crafts armchair with salamanders and cloves, Kobus de Graaff
By Kobus de Graaff
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
referred to as the Dutch version of the Arts & Crafts movement. Restored to museum quality, this chair is
Oak
Juta Stool by Juliana Vasconcellos, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in New York, NY
permanent collections of museums such as the Museum of Arts and Design in New York and the Museum of
Hardwood, Jute
$68,953 / item
Afra And Tobia Scarpa TL59 Dining Table For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Artona Sideboard by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Artona Sideboard by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on
Wood
Soriana pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including his chair "Freedom" As an
Metal
Soriana armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including his chair "Freedom" As an
Metal
Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
his projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including his chair "Freedom
Metal
Soriana armchair and pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
awards and several of his projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including
Metal
Soriana armchairs and pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
awards and several of his projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including
Metal
De Sede DS 151 Chaise Lounge by Jane Worthington, Red Leather & Steel
By De Sede
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Jane Worthington Metal branding label to underside of chair. Museums Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris
Stainless Steel
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Two Seater Sofa Soriana For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the
Wood
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Pendant Lamp: Modern Aluminium & Brass Design
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Aluminum, Brass
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Pendant Lamp: Modern Aluminium & Brass Design
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Aluminum, Brass
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Pendant Lamp: Modern Aluminium & Brass Design
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Aluminum, Brass
Summer Storm - bright, lively, colourful, layered abstract, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
including the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Gardiner Museum. Taylor chaired the McMichael Canadian
Canvas, Oil
Autumn Glory - rich, lively, colourful, layered abstract, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
including the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Gardiner Museum. Taylor chaired the McMichael Canadian
Canvas, Oil
$4,500
Weather Overhead - bright, lively, colourful, abstracted skyscape, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Ontario and the Gardiner Museum. Taylor chaired the McMichael Canadian Collection of Canadian Art and was
Canvas, Oil
$4,500
My Autumn Garden - bright, lively, colourful, layered abstract, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Gallery of Ontario and the Gardiner Museum. Taylor chaired the McMichael Canadian Collection of Canadian
Canvas, Oil
Under Spring's Canopy - rich, colourful, layered abstract, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
including the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Gardiner Museum. Taylor chaired the McMichael Canadian
Canvas, Oil
Very Rare Jan van Ettinger for D3 Tubular Armchair 1930s Set of 3
Located in Tilburg, NL
chairs are downright museum pieces and Dutch industrial design history. The short lived company D3 only
Metal, Chrome
CC Stool in Natural Walnut, solid wood frame and curved seat, H44 cm, D40 cm
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
International Design Museum Munich. 1960 Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in natural walnut
Walnut
CC Stool in Natural Oak, solid wood frame and curved seat, height 44 cm, D40 cm
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
International Design Museum Munich. 1960 Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in natural oak
Oak
CC Stool in Black Oak, solid wood frame and curved seat, height 44 cm, D40 cm
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
International Design Museum Munich. 1960 Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in black oak
Oak
$4,500
Autumn Foliage - bright, lively, colourful, layered abstract, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
member of several key arts organizations including the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Gardiner Museum
Canvas, Oil
$10,432 / item
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puff Armchair, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the
Wood
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Pendant Lamp: Modern Aluminium & Brass Design
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Aluminum, Brass
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Floor Lamp, Silver & Black Metal, Mid-Century
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Silver
Minimalist Outdoor Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Beech Vintage Pair of Armchairs by Niko Kralj 1952 Slovenia
By Niko Kralj
Located in Vienna, AT
Kralj (1920-2013) This presented pair of Rex chairs are great design pieces and exhibited in the Museum
Beech, Plywood
$17,268Sale Price / set|20% Off
Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including his chair "Freedom" As an
Metal
$15,349Sale Price / set|20% Off
Soriana armchairs and footrest by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
his projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including his chair "Freedom
Metal
$15,349Sale Price / set|20% Off
Soriana armchairs and footrest by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
his projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including his chair "Freedom
Metal
Soriana sofa 2 seater designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
projects are also exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, including his chair "Freedom" As an
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set Of Le Due Facce Della Luna For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the Louvre.As
Steel
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Triangle Horizontal Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Silver
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Triangle Horizontal Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Silver
$5,708 / item
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Triangle Wall Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Silver
Tobia Scarpa Carlotta Outdoor Coffee Table, Teak & Porcelain, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on
Teak
Minimalist Outdoor Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on
Fabric, Wood
$13,526 / item
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the
Wood
$5,708 / item
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Triangle Wall Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Silver
$8,500
Bernard Arnest “Signals, Orange/Black” 1962 Abstract Oil Painting, Signed, Frame
Located in Denver, CO
American Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art, and Carnegie Museum of Art. He also chaired the art department at
Oil
$4,137 / item
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Floor Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Silver
"Andre" Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Chrome Smoked Glass, Italy 1968
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the Louvre. As an architect, he has worked for both
Steel, Chrome
Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 Armchair by Metz En Co Thonet, Netherlands, 1931
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
condition can be viewed in the permanent collection of the Dutch Utrecht Museum. These chairs can be found
Steel, Chrome
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Denim Crafted Armchair For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the Louvre.As
Wood
Antique satinwood lyre back armchair by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
1770-1960. A very similar late 18th century chair is illustrated in the Victoria & Albert Museum
Satinwood
Soriana Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Metal & Fabric, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
upholstered chair in the most freeing sense of the word. Materials: Metal Fabric Measurements: H
Metal
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
comfort level of this upholstered chair in the most freeing sense of the word. Materials: Metal Fabric
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums
Wood
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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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