Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair Mexican Modernism
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an iconic hand chair by Pedro Friedeberg. Mexican modernism. Signed
Wood
$3,500 / set
H 30 in W 38 in D 54 in
Ligne Roset Limited Edition Lounge Chairs Beanbags Arti Ecru Fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
welcoming malleability, organic modernism lounge chairs and anti-form modernism beanbags, ergonomic design
Fabric
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
cantilevered chair #3 handcrafted from solid black cherry with oil finish
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
. Nakashima’s blend of Shaker influences and organic modernism is reflected in the chair’s sculptural quality
Wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
cantilevered chair #3 handcrafted from solid black walnut with oil finish
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
his 1988 Conoid chair. Nakashima’s blend of Shaker influences and organic modernism is reflected in
Wood
Vitra Organic Chair by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
An icon of organic modernism, the Vitra Orange Organic Chair was designed by Charles Eames and Eero
Beech
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H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Plunging Neckline Occasional/Desk Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
midcentury Modernism. His "Plunging Neckline" chair, clearly inspired by a low cut evening dress, infuses
Velvet, Walnut
Carlos Motta, Brazilian Modernism 'Asturias' Lounge Chair, 2001
By Carlos Motta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limited Edition Carlos Motta Chair from 2001. Pure Simple Organic Design
Reclaimed Wood
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H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Caramel Scandinavian Art Deco Armchairs in Mongolian Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
hide, longhair sheepskin, modernism, organic modern, Tibetan wool chair These vintage lounge chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
$7,816
H 9.45 in Dm 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
Metal
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
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
American Designer, Sideboard, Oak, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable dark-stained oak sideboard or cabinet designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 88.125"W x 19.0"D All items ship from High Point, ...
Oak
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
$2,765
H 37.8 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
"Butterfly" Chair designed by Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original "Butterfly" chair black lacquered metal and original red leather, suede. Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari. Manufactured from 1947-1975 by Knoll International. An absolute au...
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Bamboo, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and bamboo table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.5” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 6.75...
Wood, Bamboo
Arteluce "Pao" Table Lamp by Matteo Thun
By Ron Rezek
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mushroom table lamp designed by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Made in Italy.
Metal
$7,700
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
'Skrindan' armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light sheepski...
Sheepskin, Wood
Stilux, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and white opaline acrylic table lamp produced by Stilux, Italy, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 8.25“ H x 3.4” W x 3.4” D Bulb Spec...
Metal, Brass
Petite Mid-Century Tambour Door Office Cabinet
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a big splash of mid-century modern charm into any room with this compact tambour cabinet! Readily showing design influence from the legendary works of Florence Knoll, it features...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$2,450 / set
H 29.5 in W 40.5 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Tobia Scarpa Style Cognac Faux Leather Lounge Chairs
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of super comfortable Tobia Scarpa style faux leather Italian lounge chairs. These chairs have a high split pillow back and cushioned armrests. The beautiful cognac faux leather ...
Faux Leather
Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, side table, oak, Italy, 1970s This delightful side table, designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, is a good example of woodworking artistry....
Oak
$9,620
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Kazuhide Takahama, 4 Seat or Large 3 seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant large three-seat sofa model "Suzanne" designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured in Italy by Gavina in the 1960s. This important sofa shows an impressive curved...
Chrome, Iron
$3,655Sale Price|35% Off
H 75.6 in W 74.81 in D 21.66 in
1970s Space Age lacquered wood and fibreglass DBM Italia Dressing Table
Located in IT
A very original Space Age dressing table by DBM Italia from the 1970s in white lacquered wood and fully functional built-in coloured lights. The frame of the dressing table has inc...
Fiberglass, Wood
$2,886
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 24.41 in
Artisan Woven Chestnut Chair by Longinos, National Craft Award, Spain 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional handcrafted lounge chair designed and created in Hervás, Spain by the renowned artisan Longinos Hernández Prol during the 1980s, recipient of Spain's prestigious National...
Wrought Iron
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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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