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H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Folding Black Canvas 'NY' Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, Designed, 1958
By Takeshi Nii
Located in London, GB
The chair was named 'NY' after the designer's family name, meaning 'new' in Danish. It has won many
Chrome
'NY' Folding Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the folding form of a traditional director's chair and the simplicity and materials of
Canvas
Takeshi Nii “Ny” Folding Chair and Ottoman
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Japanese modern folding chair and ottoman set, designed in 1958 by Takeshi Nii. The chair has a
Chrome
Takeshi Nii - "NY" folding rocking chair
By Takeshi Nii
Located in San Francisco, CA
Takeshi Nii "NY" folding rocking chair. Tubular chromed frame with beech wood supports and original
Chrome
NY Blue Folding Sling Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
NY folding sling chair by Takeshi Nii. Originally from 1958 and named "NY," after the Danish word
Canvas, Birch
Takeshi Nii 'NY' Japanese Leather Folding Chair
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Japanese modern folding chair, designed by Takeshi Nii, c.1970s. The chair has a chrome frame
Chrome
Takeshi Nii NY chair and stool, Fujiei Kogyo, Japan
Located in London, GB
furniture. The ‘Ny’ chair folds into a slender size when not required but offers a deceptively comfortable
Metal
Takeshi Nii NY white lounge chair, Fujiei Kogyo, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian furniture. The ‘Ny’ chair folds into a slender size when not required but offers a deceptively
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Takeshi Nii NY Canvas Chair and Stool, Fujiei Kogyo, Japan
By Takeshi Nii
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian furniture. The ‘Ny’ chair and footstool folds into a slender size when not required but offers a
Metal
Takeshi Nii "NY" Folding Chair and Ottoman
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Rochester, NY
An early production of the "NY" folding chair and ottoman by Takeshi Nii - Japan - 1958. Tubular
NY Folding Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1958
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Rochester, NY
A very good early vintage example of the iconic designed " NY " folding chair by Takeshi Nii
Chrome
Japanese Modernist Folding Sling Chair by Uchida
By Uchida
Located in Rochester, NY
the Takeshi NII NY folding chair also by Uchida.
Chrome
Takeshi Nii "NY" Folding Rocking Chair
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Buffalo, NY
Takeshi Nii "NY" folding rocking chair. Tubular chromed frame with beechwood supports and original
Chrome
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H 36 in W 22 in D 29 in
Mid Century NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Deland, FL
A permanent part of the collection of MOMA, the ‘NY’ chair is a highly respected example of modern
Chrome
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H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 28.35 in
Takeshi Nii "NY" Set of 2 Folding Chairs for Suekichi Uchida, 1958s, Japan
By Sueki Uchida, Takeshi Nii
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 foldable lounge chairs were designed by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii and manufactured for
Steel
Hans Wegner Ap71 Lounge Chair Package Deal Kristin NY
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For Kristin NY Rare Wegner AP71 folding lounge chair designed in 1968. Adjustable back- and
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H 33 in W 24 in D 19 in
Warren McArthur for Mayfair Aluminum and Leather Folding Chair, circa 1938
By Mayfair, Warren McArthur
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Super comfortable Warren McArthur for Mayfair Industries, Yonkers, NY. Aluminum and leather folding
Aluminum
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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 28.35 in
Set of Midcentury Japanese NY Folding Chairs by Takashi Nii for Jox Interni 1958
By Takeshi Nii, Jox Interni
Located in Westmaas, NL
These foldable lounge chairs with canvas seats were designed by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii in
Metal
Takeshi NII "NY Chair" Folding Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very comfortable and practical folding rocking chair. Japanese designer Takeshi NII inspired by the
Chrome
Takeshi Nii Original Vintage "NY Chair" Folding Chair Pair, Japan
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage pair of very comfortable, practical and beautiful folding lounge chairs by
Chrome
1958, Takeshi Nii Chaise Lounge Folding Chair Model NY
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Takeshi Nii "NY" folding chaise longue chair. Chromed tubular metal frame with beechwood
Metal, Chrome
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H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 56.7 in
Set of 2 NY Chaise Lounge 'foldable!' by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
By Jox Interni, Takeshi Nii
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
is one of the more rare edition of his range of folding chairs. Easy to store or move. This design
Canvas
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H 32 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Ny Chairs and Ottomans by Takeshi Nii - One still available
By Takeshi Nii
Located in San Francisco, CA
The NY folding lounge chair and ottoman was designed by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii in 1958. He
Metal
Takeshi Nii for Trend Pacific “NY” Folding Chairs & Ottoman Set
By Takeshi Nii
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional late 1950s three-piece NY folding chairs & ottoman set by Takeshi Nii for Trend
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
NY Folding Lounge Chair by Takeshi Nii, 'Japan, 1970'
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Japanese folding lounge chair in fantastic original condition. Patinated leather and tube
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century NY Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in San Francisco, CA
The NY folding lounge chair and ottoman was designed by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii in 1958. He
Metal
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H 27.96 in W 23.63 in D 58.27 in
50s Takeshi Nii ‘NY Chair X’ Folding Chaise Longue for Jox Interni
By Jox Interni, Takeshi Nii
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
This foldable chaise longue was designed by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii in 1958. The chair is
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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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