Odelberg-Olson "Working Chair" for Knoll, 1948
By Odelberg Olsen
Located in Coronado, CA
An uncommon "Working Chair" designed and manufactured in Sweden by Odelberg-Olsen in 1948 for
Steel
Odelberg and Olson Vintage Workshop Stools a Pair
By Odelberg Olsen
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pair of office stools or vintage workshop by Odelberg - Olson of the 50s. Scandinavian stools
Metal
$4,500
H 17.5 in Dm 13 in
Vintage Industrial Bakelite Artist Workshop Stool after Prouve Olson Odelberg AB
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This stool design seems to be an exact replica of the one Jean Prouve did for Odelberg Olsen AB in
Steel
RARE Odelberg - Olson Work Chair
By Knoll, Odelberg Olsen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Amazing discovery...An adjustable work chair designed by the Odelberg-Olson design team working in
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Odelberg Olson, Chaise D'atelier Modèle "Work Chair" Manner Jean Prouve
By Knoll, Odelberg Olsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Odelberg Olson, chaise d'atelier modèle "Work Chair" manner Jean Prouve . Seat height
Metal
Odelberg Olson task Chair
By Odelberg Olsen
Located in Seattle, WA
This chair is as beautiful as it is rare. Often attributed to the renown French designer Jean Prouve, this task chair defines the early Mid century and Danish Modern aesthetic. The s...
Steel
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H 33.48 in W 14.97 in D 18.91 in
Scandinavian Vintage Workshop chair, circa 1946, Odelberg & Olson
By Odelberg Olsen
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
seat and back. Slight missing parts. Manufacturer: Odelberg & Olson, circa 1946.
Metal
Architects Chair by Odelberg & Olson, circa 1940s
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Gloucester, GB
Architects chair by Odelberg & Olson, circa 1940s. - Thick shaped ply seat and back rest
Italian Task Chair with Molded Plywood Seat and Back
Located in Highland, IN
With qualities similar to designs by Jean Prouve and Odelberg Olson, this task chair combines cold
Steel
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H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 18.12 in
Height adjustable T60 workshop chair by Oldeberg & Olsen for Knoll, Inc., 1947
By Knoll, Odelberg Olsen
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Stockholm-based steel entrepreneurs and wholesalers Anders Olson and John Odelberg founded a
Steel
Workshop stool by AB Odelberg-Olson
By Odelberg Olsen
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
and manufactured by AB Odelberg Olson in the 1930s in Sweden. Executed in original bakelite in good
Metal
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
$7,729 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Solid Oregon Pine Barstools in the Style of JB Blunk, USA 1960's
By J. B. Blunk
Located in New York, NY
An Exceptional set of American Studio barstools in solid Oregon Pine, in the style of JB Blunk, made in the Pacific Northwest. Price is per stools, 6 Available
Pine
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
Brass
Vintage Butterscotch Bakelite/Catalin GE Telechron, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Bakelite Alamar Clock by General Electric, realized between the late 1920s and 1930s. Signs of cosmetic wear, otherwise very good condition. Alarm clock not working.
Bakelite
Early Industrial Work Stool, USA, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Industrial stool in cast iron and carved oak, it adjusts via an acme thread and the seat leather-covered wood.
Iron
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in Dm 12 in
Art Professors Stool Painting Studio Workshop Shock-Absorbing Vintage Industrial
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Art Professor's Workshop Stool. Shock-Absorbing stool, inside it is spring loaded and sags under weight for comfort.
Steel
Vintage Industrial Wood and Metal Stool, Heavy Patina, Belgium 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Can serve as a small side table beside a sofa, next to or between chairs. Great surface for stacking books. Beautiful heavy patina, in an electric green. Thick wood top with origi...
Metal
Jean Prouvé French Painted Wood and Iron Stool, France, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
A Jean Prouvé painted four-legged wooden stool with wrought iron adjustable corkscrew mechanism in the center. Industrial in form and practicality, while remaining chic in design, ...
Iron
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