Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Olavi Hänninen. Crafted from rich, solid wood, these chairs embody a blend of rustic charm and modernist
Elm
$5,100 / set
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Set of Primitive Brutalist Chairs in Solid Wood, T chairs, Olavi Hänninen
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This striking set of early 20th-century Brutalist chairs is attributed to Finnish designer Olavi
Elm
Vintage brutalist wooden T chair
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Brutalist T chair in solid wood, in the style of the chairs designed by designer Olavi Hanninen
Wood
Weathered Elm T Chair attributed to Olavi Hanninen
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in London, GB
A trio of ‘T’ chairs attributed to Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen. Constructed from solid elm
Elm
Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Olavi Hänninen. Crafted from rich, solid wood, these chairs embody a blend of rustic charm and modernist
Elm
Sculptural Dining T-Chairs by Olavi Hanninen Set of 6
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of six vintage and sculptural T-chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s in solid elm
Elm
T Chair by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Sculptural side chairs designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Brutalistic & Minimalistic T- Chair by Olavi Hänninen, 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Munster, NRW
Brutalistic & Minimalistic - Olavi Hänninen - T chairs in solid elm - 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Brutalistic & Minimalistic T- Chair by Olavi Hänninen, 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Munster, NRW
1x Brutalistic & Minimalistic - Olavi Hänninen - T chairs in solid elm - 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 4 Scandinavian chairs in solid elm, T model Olavi Hanninen Style.
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Chairs with a superb Brutalist design. Each chair is hand-carved and assembled with mortise and
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
T Back Scandinavian Mid Century Brutalist Chairs Attributed to Olavi Hanninen
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in London, GB
The highly collectable brutalist chair attributed to Finnish designer Olavi Hanninen, features the
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
T Back Scandinavian Mid Century Brutalist Chairs Attributed to Olavi Hanninen
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in London, GB
The highly collectable brutalist chair attributed to Finnish designer Olavi Hanninen, features the
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
T Back Scandinavian mid century brutalist chairs attributed to Olavi Hanninen
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in London, GB
The highly collectable brutalist chair attributed to Finnish designer Olavi Hanninen, features the
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 8 Scandinavian chairs in solid elm, model T by Olavi Hanninen.
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Chairs with a superb Brutalist design. Each chair is handcrafted and assembled with mortise and
Elm
Brutalist wooden T chair by Aranjou, France 1960s.
By Olavi Hanninen, Aranjou
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautifully sculptural “T” chair by Aranjou, France, 1960s — a compact, architectural seat that
Wood
Aranjou Edition Brutalist Solid Wood "T-Chair" Set, France 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, Brutalism favoured celebrating the imperfect appeal of handmade items. These Aranjou edition chairs have a
Wood
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H 31.5 in W 15.95 in D 18.51 in
French Mid Century Solid Elm T Chair in the manner of Olavi Hanninen
Located in London, GB
SOLD SEPARATELY. A run of six dining or side chairs in carved solid elm with ‘T’ shaped backrests
Elm
Brutalist Elm T Chairs Attributed to Olavi Hanninen
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in London, GB
Brutalist dark stained elm ‘T’ chairs, a design often attributed to Olavi Hanninen for Mikko
Elm
Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Olavi Hänninen. Crafted from rich, solid wood, these chairs embody a blend of rustic charm and modernist
Elm
Olavi Hanninen, Set of 10 T-Chairs in Solid Elm, Finland, 1960
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Olavi Hanninen, beautiful set of 10 T-chairs in solid elm with dark patina, edition Mikko Nupporen
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Brutalistic & Minimalistic T- Chair by Olavi Hänninen, 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Munster, NRW
Brutalistic & Minimalistic - Olavi Hänninen - T chairs in solid elm - 1958 for Mikko Nupponen
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Four T-Chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, circa 1950
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of four Finnish dining chairs in the Brutalist style in solid elm. By Olavi Hänninen for Mikko
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of 6 Brutalist "T" Chairs by Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen Edition 1970s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in leucate, FR
Discover an extraordinary set of six "T" chairs of a rare, raw elegance, designed by the master
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 6 Scandinavian chairs in solid Elm, model T by Olavi Hanninen 1960.
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Chairs with a superb Brutalist design. Each chair is handcrafted and assembled using mortise and
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Finnish Set of 4 T Chairs by Olavi Hänninen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Finnish set of 4 T-chairs by Finnish Olavi Hänninen. Stained solid elm. Each
Elm
A Set of Four Brutalist Dining T Chairs by Aranjou France 1960s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Set of four chairs by Aranjou France 1970s In patinated elmwood In original good condition.
Wood
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H 31.5 in W 15.95 in D 19.3 in
"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Brutalist elm T chair formerly attributed to Olavi Hanninen, but manufactured by the Aranjou
Elm
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H 31.5 in W 15.95 in D 19.3 in
"T-Chair", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Brutalist elm T chair formerly attributed to Olavi Hanninen, but manufactured by the Aranjou
Elm
Nice Set of Five T Chairs, by Olavi Hanninen, circa 1958
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in LYON, FR
Olavi Hanninen. Massive and stabile teak chairs set. Manufactured by Mikko Nupponen, circa
Teak
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H 32 in W 16 in D 17 in
Pair of Brutalist T-Chairs by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A lovely pair of minimalist chairs by Olavi Hanninen hand-crafted in solid elm. Finland, 1950s
Elm
Set of Six Dark Brown Walnut "T" Chairs by Olavi Hänninen
By Pierre Chapo, Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Belgium, BE
Set of six dark brown walnut "T" chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s.
Walnut
$1,921 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$8,500
H 68.19 in W 66.7 in D 20.08 in
19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from the Kominka (old traditional house) owned by an old-established family in Nagano prefecture, Japan. This 2-tier large Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of m...
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Tall Decorative Organic Ceramic Lamp, Danish Midcentury, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare tall Danish Mid-Century Modern brutalist stoneware lamp in a beautiful vintage condition. Dark earthen colors. Crafted in Denmark in the 1970s. A beautiful vintage lamp well ...
Ceramic
$2,215Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 6 in W 7.25 in D 4.75 in
'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Pierre Chareau, Maison Paname
Located in Glendale, CA
'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesier...
Alabaster, Steel
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
$720Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and cognac pure aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism...
Oak
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$15,897 / item
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
George Nakashima Mira Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Walnut Mira Chair Original Surface Marked Showroom on underside of Chair Seat
Walnut
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
$2,700
H 8.47 in W 40.16 in D 33.27 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1860s-1900s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style low table. It dates to the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was originally used in everyday life, discovered in an old farmhouse. Free from orna...
Wood
Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century painted and glazed oak Dutch cabinet. 1820. Code: 8827 Dimensions: W: 68" (172.7 cm) H: 87" (221 cm) D: 23" (58.4 cm)
Oak
Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958
By Bruno Munari
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of mid-century Italian design: the “Bali” table lamp, designed by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano in 1958. This exquisite lamp is...
Fabric, Resin, Plywood
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
Velvet, Birch
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
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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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