Fiberglass Origami Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
John, circa 1950s, this all original Origami Chair if made of a light blue fiberglass seat and black iron rod frame.
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Fiberglass Origami Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
John, circa 1950s, this all original Origami Chair if made of a light blue fiberglass seat and black iron rod frame.
Metal
$13,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.6 in W 38.25 in D 40.9 in
Frank Lloyd Wright 1989 First Edition Taliesin1 Pair of Armchairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Water Mill, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin 1 First Edition 1989 Pair of Chairs also known as ”Origami” Chairs Produced by Cassina, Signed and Numbered Very comfortable
Brass
$999
H 32 in W 21 in D 23 in
Original Midcentury white Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New York. Very rare chairs. Located in Brooklyn NYC. (2) chairs available
Steel
Mao Orange Leather Bag Chair by Viola Tonucci
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
This refined beanbag chair is wrapped carefully in a single piece of orange leather, its folds resembling those of origami.
Leather
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte Perriand came up with an iconic piece with great visual appeal and exquisite refinement, conjured from a si...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte Perriand came up with an iconic piece with great visual appeal and exquisite refinement, conjured from a sing...
Wood
$2,174 / item
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte Perriand came up with an iconic piece with great visual appeal and exquisite refinement, conjured from a singl...
Wood
$2,762 / item
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte Perriand came up with an iconic piece with great visual appeal and exquisite refinement, conjured from a sing...
Wood
$8,286 / set
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte Perriand came up with an iconic piece with great visual appeal and exquisite refinement, conjured from a sing...
Wood
$7,757 / item
H 41.34 in W 25.99 in D 59.06 in
Origami Lounge Chair in Lacquered Rosewood, Brass & Velvet Fabric by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Lounge Chair in Lacquered Rosewood, Brass & Velvet Fabric by Artempo Dimensions: D 150 x W 66 x H 105 cm.
Brass
Thomas Pheasant, Origami, Lounge Chair, United, 2015
By Thomas Pheasant
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition of twenty. With this wholly modern lounge chair, interior designer Thomas Pheasant evokes the elegance and delicacy of the Japanese art of paper folding. The base,...
Bronze
Contemporary "Origami" Chair, 2023
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted, with strong geometric contours the "Origami" chair adds an interest to any seating area.
Plywood
Unavailable
H 32.25 in W 21 in D 21 in
Fiberglass Origami Chair on Spider Base by Paul McCobb for St. John
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1959 as the faceted form chair, Paul McCobb’s fiberglass seating has become known as the Origami Chair, its molded facets reminiscent of the Japanese art of paper folding.
Metal
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Origami Side Chair on Swiveling Pedestal Base by Paul McCobb for St John
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1959 as the Faceted form chair, Paul McCobb’s fiberglass seating has become known as the Origami Chair, its molded facets reminiscent of the Japanese art of paper folding.
Metal
Paul McCobb Fiberglass Origami Chairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare pair of Mid-Century Modern molded fiberglass "origami" chairs By Paul McCobb for St. John Seating Corporation USA, 1950s Measures: 21" W x 22.5" D x 32.5" H.
Steel
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Origami Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern molded fiberglass "origami" chair By Paul McCobb for St. John Seating Corporation USA, 1950s Measures: 21" W x 22.5" D x 32.5" H.
Steel
A Paul McCobb Faceted Origami Chair on Spider Base, circa 1960
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in 1959 as the faceted form chair, Paul McCobb’s fiberglass seating has become known as the Origami Chair, its molded facets reminiscent of the Japanese art of paper folding.
Metal
Sold
H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Origami Chair on Spider Base, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern molded fiberglass "origami" chair on rare spider base By Paul McCobb for St.
Steel
Paul McCobb Origami Ivori Desk Patio Chair Model 61
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant classic origami chair lightly used great color and condition, designed by Paul McCobb.
Metal
Paul McCobb Light Blue Origami Side Chair, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
A 1950s light blue Paul McCobb Origami chair for St. John Seating. The fiberglass seat is molded at angles, reminiscent of the Japanese origami technique.
Metal
Sold
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Pair of White Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Side Chairs on Rare Base, USA 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely rare versions of the Paul McCobb Origami chair for St. John Seating. The fiberglass seat is molded at angles, reminiscent of the Japanese origami technique.
Metal
Sold
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Paul McCobb Yellow Origami Side Chair on Rare Solid Base, USA, 1950s
By St. John, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
A 1950s yellow Paul McCobb Origami chair for St. John seating. The fiberglass seat is molded at angles, reminiscent of the Japanese origami technique.
Iron
Pair of 1960s Chevron Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hanover, MA
Reminiscent of McCobb's Origami chair. Attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul McCobb faceted form chairs with spider bases
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
McCobb's fiberglass chairs features angular lines that earned them the nickname "Origami" chairs and makes them stand out as an interesting contrast to the organic lines of the Eames...
Iron
Vintage Coastal Lane Woven Rattan Origami Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful sculptural shape in the manner of Origami. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Rattan
'Mrs' Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in Walnut Plywood
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in San Diego, CA
Mulhauser collaborated with McCobb on concepts for molded fiberglass chairs, and McCobb’s Origami chair for Directional would become a big hit on the mid-20th century market.
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Taliesin Origami Lounge Chair
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern style Taliesin "Origami" lounge chair or club chair. By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 2019 Measures: 35"W x 32"D x 30"H.
Upholstery, Plywood
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Taliesin Origami Lounge Chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern style Taliesin "Origami" lounge chair or club chair. By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 2019 Measures: 35"W x 32"D x 30"H.
Upholstery, Plywood
Sold
H 32 in W 21 in D 23 in
Original Midcentury Orange Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chairs Set of 4 Rare
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
All four of these side chairs are marked Paul McCobb by St. John Seating Corp.
Steel
Roche Bobois Origami Wooden Carver Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Roche Bobois, the origami dining chairs are a sleek, modern design with a mix of materials.
Acrylic, Hardwood
Sold
H 32 in W 21 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Molded Fiberglass Origami Side Chairs by Paul McCobb
By St. John, Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, original pair of side chairs, with molded fiberglass reminiscent of Japanese origami, designed by Paul McCobb for St.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 32 in W 21 in D 23 in
Original Mid century orange Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
New York. Very rare chairs. Located in Brooklyn NYC. (1) orange chair available
Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 21 in D 23 in
4 Original Midcentury white Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chairs spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
All four of these side chairs are by Paul McCobb by St. John Seating Corp.
Steel
Sold
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Iconic and Rare Origami Fiberglass Chair with Spider Leg Base by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bernville, PA
Rarely seen and spectacular example of a 1960’s Vintage Paul McCobb fiberglass arm chair with spider base. Made by the St. John Seating Company New York NY. Fiberglass is excellent c...
Steel
Sold
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 22.5 in
Paul McCobb Faceted Form Origami Yellow Fiberglass Dining Chairs, S/6 by St John
By Paul McCobb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s A matched set of six Paul McCobb faceted form or 'Origami' dining chairs in lemon yellow fiberglass.
Metal
Ligne Roset Facett Swivel Chairs by R. & E. Bouroullec, France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A pair of truly unique statement chairs. The stitching on the Facet chairs resembles the shape of a gemstone or origami. these chairs are upholstered in original stone colored alcant...
Fabric
Six Minimalist Leather Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 1970s dining chairs. Simple origami like design. Color is light taupe with a darker band running in the center.
Paul McCobb Origami Armchair on Spider Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dronten, NL
1960s vintage white molded fiberglass Origami arm shell chair designed by Paul McCobb on a very scarce spider base.
Steel
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Origami Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern molded fiberglass "origami" chair By Paul McCobb for St. John Seating Corporation USA, 1950s Measures: 21" W x 22.5" D x 32.5" H.
Steel
Vintage Paul McCobb set of Four Fiberglass Origami Gray Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Rare and wonderful 1950s set of four stackable fiberglass gray chairs know as Origami Chairs. Designed by Paul McCobb for St John Seating Corporation, USA..
Metal
Frank Lloyd Wright "Origami" Lounge Chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
1950s, Frank Lloyd Wright "Origami" lounge chair, with stained plywood frame and fabric back and seat.
Fabric, Plywood
Sold
H 32 in W 21 in D 23 in
Four Paul McCobb Cream Fiberglass & Steel Origami Space Age Chairs St. John N.Y
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toledo, OH
Four cream Paul Mc Cobb Fiberglass with reinforced plastic and brushed steel Origami Space Age chairs by St. John Seating Corp.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 23 in
Vintage Midcentury 1960s Paul McCobb Blue Fiberglass Origami Space Age Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare in blue, the McCobb version of the midcentury molded chair.
Fiberglass
Art Nouveau Style Cermaic Butterfly Plate in Blue and Gold by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Paul McCobb is known for his timeless Mid Century design, (and his Origami chairs). Use this small saucer as a trinket dish on a coffee table or nightstand.
Ceramic, Paint
Origami Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, St. John
Located in 성동구, KR
A 1950s Paul McCobb Origami chair for St. John. The fiberglass seat is molded at angles, reminiscent of the Japanese origami technique.
Steel
Paul McCobb Origami Chair on a Spider Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare 1960s original molded fiberglass Origami chair on a spider base by Paul McCobb.
Fiberglass
1950s Paul McCobb Fiberglass Origami Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Makers stamp and sticker under side of chair. There is a chip on the left front corner of the fiberglass (see photo).
Metal
Rare White Paul McCobb Origami Chair on Spider Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare white molded fiberglass Origami shell chair designed by Paul McCobb on a spider base, circa 1950s.
Chrome
Set of 4 origami chairs (en suite with table)
Located in Newburgh, NY
Rosewood and cane chairs with a very architectural back. Newly upholstered in wool.
Rosewood, Cane, Wool
Frank Lloyd Wright Style Origami Lounge Chair, 1980s
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Surprise, AZ
Origami lounge chair in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright, 1980s.
Upholstery, Cherry, Plywood
Rare Paul Mccobb Origami Armchair in salmon
Located in Maastricht, NL
John Seating, New York. The chair was coined Origami chair as the cubist angles look like Origami paper.
Metal
Origami Steel Chair by Brian O'Neill
Located in San Francisco, CA
This metal statement chair was designed by Brian O'Neill in 1993.
Steel
Sold
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Pair of 1970s Swivel Chairs Upholstered in Nobilis Origami Fabric
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1970s swivel armchairs newly refurbished and upholstered in Nobilis, origami fabric. The swivel action on the chairs is in excellent condition.
Metal
1950s Paul McCobb Fiberglass Origami Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
John, circa 1950s, this all original Origami chairs if made of a orange fiberglass seat and chrome iron rod frame.
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright 'Robie 2' Coffee Table by Cassina, 1989
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright designed wooden "Robie 2" coffee table in walnut stained cherry. The highly influential Wright created this coffee table in 1902 for his Frederick C. Robie House i...
Cherry
$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 Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
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
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 128 in D 36 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,700 / set
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 2
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937, set of 2 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the ...
Velvet, Wood
$9,500 / set
H 28.25 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Nightstands / Small Cabinets by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany chests or nightstands designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon.
Mahogany
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.
Pine
Frank Lloyd Wright "Taliesin" Coffee Table
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Henredon
Located in Lynn, MA
Frank Lloyd Wright coffee table for Henredon, mahogany square top with carved Taliesin edge detail and criss-cross base also with carved detail. Part of the Taliesin collection. Part...
Mahogany
$15,000
H 30.5 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Taliesin Armchair from the Riverview Terrace Restaurant by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taliesin Armchair from the Riverview Terrace Restaurant by Frank Lloyd Wright A sculptural armchair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Riverview Terrace Restaurant in Spring Gre...
Oak
$22,500 / set
H 33 in W 66 in D 20 in
Taliesin Dresser & Mirror by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare mahogany dresser and mirror set by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon. The dresser features ten drawers with recessed handles, complemented by a mirror adorned with Wri...
Mahogany, Glass
$25,000
H 44.13 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Monumental Weed Holder by Frank Lloyd Wright for Minic Accessories
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumental Weed Holder by Frank Lloyd Wright for Minic Accessories Made from mahogany with a copper insert and matching copper label, this tall weed holder was designed by Frank Llo...
Copper
$39,750
H 29.75 in W 19.25 in D 19.75 in
Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright Side chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Lawrence Memorial Library in Springfield, Illinois. Exec...
Upholstery, Oak
Taliesin Mahogany Credenza by Frank Lloyd Wright, c. 1950s
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in San Francisco, CA
A maghogany credenza by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon. Taliesin design detailing at the edges and base. Featuring eight drawers, recessed handles, and a pair of cabinet d...
Mahogany
Fabrizio Mangoni Unique bookcase Italy 1969
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exceptional bookcase, designed by Fabrizio Mangoni for his own interior in 1969, is a testament to his architectural ingenuity and refined aesthetic. Crafted by a local Italian ...
Brass
Hexagonal Ottoman by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon - three available
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
A hexagonal ottoman designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Heritage-Henredon collaboration. Features a mahogany base with faceted feet and carved Taliesin detailing, topped with a so...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Bookcase by Gio Ponti for Ariberto Colombo, 1945
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Bookcase by Gio Ponti for Ariberto Colombo, 1945
Wood
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