$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Chair by Pedro Friedeberg, Lacquered Wood, Mexican Modernism
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an iconic hand chair by Pedro Friedeberg. Mexican modernism. Signed underneath. Dimensions: 37.5" H x 22.5" D x 22.5" W, Seat 18" H Delivery within 200 mi...
Wood
Gustav Bergmann Organic Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A fine example of German organic modernism, this lounge chair embodies the innovative furniture design of the post-war era.
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Early Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
The Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chair and ottoman is a masterclass in organic modernism.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Cushman Colonial Style Oak & Leather Lounge Chairs by Eisen Brothers
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The wingback design and the character of the front slats show the beginnings of organic modernism, and the whole chair has a sleek, forward facing look.
Steel
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ligne Roset Limited Edition Lounge Chairs Beanbags Arti Ecru Fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ligne Roset Limited Edition Lounge Chairs Bean Bags. Ligne Roset France with pure comfort and welcoming malleability, organic modernism lounge chairs and anti-form modernism beanbags...
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, with the T-shaped legs echoing the design language of 19th-century Shaker...
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
Nakashima’s blend of Shaker influences and organic modernism is reflected in the chair’s sculptural quality, with the T-shaped legs echoing the design language of 19th-century Shaker...
Wood
Vitra Organic Chair by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Rochester, England
An icon of organic modernism, the Vitra Orange Organic Chair was designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen for a 1940 competition.
Beech
Sold
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
Frankl's career spanned every major movement from streamline moderne Art Deco to organic midcentury Modernism. His "Plunging Neckline" chair, clearly inspired by a low cut evening dr...
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
Sold
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
Stunning pair of cosy Scandinavian art deco armchairs, crafted in the 20th century, 1950s, goat hide, longhair sheepskin, modernism, organic modern, Tibetan wool chair These vintage...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$8,000
H 21 in W 10.5 in D 11.25 in
Rare Iconic Surrealism Hand and Foot Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iconic hand-foot wood sculpture by celebrated Mexican American surrealist artist Pedro Friedeberg (1936-), circa 1960s. The tabletop model is of rare rendition in large size showc...
Wood
$5,000Sale Price|26% Off
H 35.75 in W 39.5 in D 32 in
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderfully redone vintage 1960’s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. It has been reupholstered in a beautiful Knoll fabric designed by Nick Cave called Garden Vert. Fr...
Wool
1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Europe, 1950s This elegant armchair shows a sturdy yet graceful framework that highlights its mid-century character. The backrest and armrests are orga...
Fabric, Beech
$1,595 / set
H 32 in W 27 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, C1965
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern executive armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Made and sold to IBM during the sixties this pair retains an IBM sticker. Structural...
Steel, Chrome
Pragh Lounge Chair
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as an enduring symbol of Scandinavian elegance and comfort. With its organic curves an...
Textile, Wool, Walnut
$2,900
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style
By Sam Maloof
Located in Troy, MI
American craftsman sculptural organic chair in Walnut Signed and dated 1993 Crafted of solid walnut with fluid lines, a contoured seat and seamless integrated joints Signed and dat...
Walnut
$3,995 / set
H 34 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Stickley English Colonial Cherry Valley Collection Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
Cherry Valley Collection by L. & J.G. Stickley (American, Fayetteville, NY, 1902-). mid to late 20th century. A English Colonial revival style cherry lounge chair, having two turned...
Upholstery, Cherry
Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in North York, ON
Step into the surreal with this remarkable hand chair, a sculptural masterpiece that echoes the iconic style of Pedro Friedeberg. Carved from rich walnut, this unique seating transfo...
Walnut
$3,520Sale Price|57% Off
H 31.25 in W 14 in D 16 in
Mexican Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1960
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Camden, ME
A finely detailed studio carved cocobolo hand chair crafted in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico, circa 1960. The Studio carved hand has an incised love line and life line. The artist ha...
Cocobolo
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 27 in D 21 in
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in White-- One Piece
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Madison, WI
Excellent Prop piece, or a Living Room, studio or office POP! This listing is for the White chair. We also have a Black chair, sold separately, pictured here. The RMIC hand chair m...
Plastic
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, ...
Steel
Pragh Lounge Chair
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as an enduring symbol of Scandinavian elegance and comfort. With its organic curves an...
Textile, Walnut
$3,600 / set
H 29 in W 23 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair and Ottoman, James Inc, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair and Ottoman for James Inc. - 1950s Sculptural Milo Baughman scoop lounge chair and matching ottoman for James Inc., featuring Baughman’s distinctive low-sl...
Fabric
Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Uccle, BE
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is crafted of solid Honduran Mahogany. In 1961 when Pedro was working with artist Mathias Go...
Mahogany
$3,438 / set
H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 29.14 in
Arts & Crafts Handcrafted Low Lounge Armchairs, Belgium 1920's / 2
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Style Design Handcrafted Oak & Rush Low Lounge Armchair set of 2. Made in Belgium, 1920's period. Oak constructed frame with rush woven seat ...
Rush, Oak
$1,176Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 29.25 in D 22.5 in
Herman DeVries for Cushman No. 5-82 Easy Chairs
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this pair of No. 5-82 "Searsburg" easy chairs designed in the 1930s by Herman de Vries as part of Cushman Furniture's Colonial Creations Collection. They ar...
Wood, Maple
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
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo (1930-1971) in 1963 model "Elda"for Comfort. Made of fiberglass structure reupholstered with creme bouclé fabric which make it very unique. It ha...
Bouclé, Fiberglass
$648Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 20 in Dm 22 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$5,000
H 26.38 in W 27.96 in D 25.99 in
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1960
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" lounge chair for Cassina, red-lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960. The 930 "Carimate" easy chair was created for the club house of 'Carimate's...
Straw, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Fish Wicker Rattan Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fish pendant lamp made of wicker. A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...
Wicker, Plastic
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil. Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Leather
Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly Chair. 1980s. Signed.
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly Chair. Beautiful mix of hand painted colors. Some wear around the edges and light scratches, but no distractions. Great example.
Wood, Giltwood
Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather
Contemporary Murano Mirror in Amber Bronze Glass, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Rectangular amber, bronze Murano glass framed mirror, in stock Mirror plate surrounded with undulating glass tiles in bronze/amber color held by brass cabochons. Handcrafted by a t...
Brass
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s. Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...
Fabric, Walnut
$18,649
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
$22,728
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
$27,800
H 1.13 in W 72 in D 21 in
George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A corner-mounted counter shelf or floating console table by George Nakashima comprising a single slab in American black walnut with two free edges, signed and dated 1971 to the under...
Walnut
Carved Hand Stool, Mexico 1960's
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Carved hand stool in the manner of Pedro Friedberg. 3 sizes are available. This is the medium one.
Fruitwood
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