Postmodern "Tokyo" Armchairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1980s
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 10 Rodney Kinsman Tokyo armchairs for Bieffeplast, a 1980s postmodern design featuring elegant black steel frames with black wool fabric seating.
Metal
Postmodern "Tokyo" Armchairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1980s
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 10 Rodney Kinsman Tokyo armchairs for Bieffeplast, a 1980s postmodern design featuring elegant black steel frames and rich beech veneer seating.
Metal
Palais De Tokyo Armchairs by Ermeloo Zwager, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, named "Palais de Tokyo" by Ermeloo Zwager in the 1950s. They feature elegant plywood and ebonized wood.
Beech
Set of 8 Tokyo Armchairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed in the early 1980s by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, the Tokyo Armchair brings a sharp, architectural edge to everyday seating.
Steel
Moooi Hana Swivel Armchair in Rendezvous Tokyo Blue Upholstery
By Moooi, Simone Bonanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
Upholstery
Carl-Axel Acking, Armchair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric armchair, model Tokyo, designed by Carl-Axel Acking and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
Tokyo, Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for NK, Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Goteborg, SE
This stylish chair was designed by the Carl-Axel Acking for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo in 1959. This piece is in solid teak and natural leather.
Leather, Teak
Midcentury "Tokyo" Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful “Tokyo” armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, made from elm and upholstered with natural leather.
Leather, Elm
"Tokyo" Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
“Tokyo” armchair designed by Carl- Axel Acking. Originally made for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, 1959.
Wool, Ash
Elm "Tokyo" Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
“Tokyo” armchair designed by Carl- Axel Acking. Originally made for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, 1959.
Fabric, Elm
Sold
H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Leather and Oak "Tokyo" Armchairs by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant “Tokyo” armchairs by Carl-Axel Acking, made from oak and upholstered with natural leather, heavily patinated.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Tokyo Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
The 'Tokyo' armchair was originally designed by Carl-Axel Acking for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo in 1959.
Faux Leather, Elm
Sold
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Ash & Leather "Tokyo" Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK)
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
“Tokyo” armchair designed by Carl- Axel Acking. Originally made for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, 1959.
Leather, Ash
"Tokyo" Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant “Tokyo” armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, made from elm and upholstered with natural leather.
Leather, Elm
"Tokyo" Armchairs by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Stunning pair of armchairs model “Tokyo” designed by architect Carl-Axel Acking.
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
“Tokyo” armchair designed by Carl- Axel Acking. Originally designed for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, 1959.
Wool, Ash
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
“Tokyo” armchair designed by Carl- Axel Acking. Originally designed for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, 1959.
Wool, Ash
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
“Tokyo” armchair designed by Carl- Axel Acking. Originally made for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, 1959.
Wool, Ash
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
“Tokyo” armchair designed by Carl- Axel Acking. Originally made for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, 1959.
Wool, Ash
Set of Eight "Tokyo" Chairs by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of eight beautiful “Tokyo” armchairs by Carl-Axel Acking, made from oak and upholstered with patinated, blonde leather.
Leather, Oak
Set of Eight Mahogany "Tokyo" Dining Chairs by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of eight beautiful “Tokyo” armchairs by Carl-Axel Acking, made from mahogany and upholstered with natural leather.
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Tokyo Protoype by Carl Axel Acking from the Acking Estate
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Hägersten, SE
Prototype chair of Ackings perhaps most famous designed the Tokyo chair. Made for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, 1959. This particular chair from the Acking estate. Made from solid te...
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 38 in D 38 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Armchair for Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Cassina, 1928, 1996
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each piece was numbered and signed, with label. The sofa and armchair designs could be purchased in leather, as populated the famed lobby of the Imperial, or in a few textile options...
1960's Carl Axel Acking ''Tokyo'' Armchairs
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of "Tokyo" armchairs in elm wood and ulpholstery by Carl Axel Acking for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, Japan in 1959.
Upholstery, Elm
Rare Set of 6 "Tokyo" Arm Chairs by Carl Axel Acking for NK
Located in Miami, FL
Rare set of 6 "Tokyo" Dining Chairs / Arm Chairs by Carl Axel Acking for the NK ( Nordiska Kompaniet ) "Triva" series They are very comfortable Seating width 46cm/18.1in Seating ...
Teak, Upholstery
Sold
H 27.56 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Tokyo dining chair by Rodney Kinsman OMK for Bieffeplast Italy 1980s, set of 6
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Later they developed more designs such as the T Range that consisted of chairs, sofa, stool, coffee table and armchairs (T1, T2, T3, T5, T7, T8). His Tokyo chair was separately desi...
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 37 in D 33.5 in
Full Set of Paul Frankl Art Deco Square Pretzel Sectional Rattan Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in Sarasota, FL
Original set of strand square pretzel rattan stacked base living room set circa 1930s Plaque Mounted "Kosuga & Co., Ltd Tokyo" includes pair of armchairs, ottoman, long biomorphic ra...
Rattan
$327
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.52 in
1980s Vintage Italian Dining Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi
By Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage Italian dining chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli for Matteo Grassi in the 1980s. These elegant chairs feature finely upholstered seats and backs paired with slender ...
Metal
Constructivist Dining Chairs by Roche Bobois, Set of 6
By Roche Bobois
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 35.3” x W 18.3” x D 19.7” x SH 18.7” Set of 6 Constructivist style dining chairs by Roche Bobois. Made of solid wood with sturdy legs and seats in original brown leath...
Leather, Wood
$4,237 / set
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Revolt Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1956
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Revolt' chair was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. An award winning design that has become an icon of Dutch industrial design from the 1950's. This solid chair has...
Metal
$4,463 / set
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs wood for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice set of eight revolt dining chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland, 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production starte...
Metal
$41,700Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 28.25 in W 25 in D 26.75 in
'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We often acquire incredible collectors pieces and once in a blue moon we can safely say we have a 'best in class' piece. This fine collector's set of six (6) original 'PK-11' armchai...
Steel
From $2,061 / item
+ 7 moreH 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Non Stackable Chair with Armrests
By Opinion Ciatti, Marcello Zilliani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia chair with armrest, made with die-cast aluminum shell and steel structure. For indoor use. Non-stackable. Available in gold structure with white, beige, taupe, green, or bla...
Metal
$2,892Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 43.71 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Rennie Dining Chair Set by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1980's
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design 'RENNIE' Dining Chair set of 8 by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, made in Italy 1980's. Architectural design dining chairs in dark brown. The seat and b...
Faux Leather, Wood
Italian Period Mid-Century Poltrona Frau Armchairs
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Austin, TX
Italian leather armchairs in the manner of Poltrona Frau, featuring elegant saddle-leather construction with fully wrapped legs and a suspended seat. Architectural winged arms and a ...
Leather
$1,622Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.74 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Postmodern Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy 1980s
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Oirlo, LI
n elegant set of 6 sleek Italian dining chairs by Pietro Costantini. They’re a real example of the bold creativity of 1980s postmodern design. The chairs feature a distinctive silhou...
Wood
$5,039
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in L 30.71 in
Original Maurizio Peregalli 1988 Chair, Noto Zeus Milano Modern Art Piece
By Maurizio Peregalli, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Maurizio Peregalli, Noto Zeus, Milano, 1988. Square steel tube, powder-coated, seating- and backrest surface formed Polyurethan.
Iron
Exeter Spindle Armchairs 'Set of 8'
By Davis Allen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Classic meet modern in these chairs by Davis Allen for Knoll, 1983. Davis Allen was an American designer and architect for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. These chairs were manufactured ...
Wood
1990s Pascal Mourgue 'Rio' Chair For Artelano
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in London, GB
Designed by Pascal Mourgue for the French manufacturer Artelano in the 1990s, the 'Rio' chair embodies a refined balance of industrial materials and minimalist design. Featuring a sl...
Metal
Prouve Inspired "Skid" Chairs Designed by Karl Nothhelfer, 1950
By Karl Nothelfer, Ludwig Ziech Vereinigte Silberbesteckfabrik, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve inspired, Vereinigte Schulbankfabriken produced, beech wood chairs with cantilevered seat and Prouve style legs, designed by Karl Nothhelfer in 1950. Lovely chairs with a smal...
Wood, Beech
$2,169Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Roma, IT
A set of dining, desk or office chairs, in short, perfect for any environment that needs a bit of that 80s magic. Colour, lightness and light-heartedness is what the cult pieces of ...
Metal
$1,864 / set
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 22.45 in
Arcadia dining chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcadia dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series. Upholstered in black leather. They are very comfortable. Good condition 1980s - Italy Di...
Leather
$2,400 / item
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
Contemporary Upholstered Dining Chair With Custom Lacquer Finish By José Castro
Located in New York, NY
Modern dining chair with a sleek and minimalist design. It has a wooden frame and legs with a backrest that curves gently around the top. it cradles you in comfort with its plush sea...
Wood, Fabric
$2,508 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
$5,500 / set
H 25.99 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, wood, Italy, 1967, set of two. These eccentric, easy chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the 1960s Italian manufactu...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$11,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 23.63 in
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 8
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of eight. There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, ...
Leather, Plywood
$1,510 / item
H 30 in W 9 in D 6 in
Handmade Modern Blackened Steel Fireplace Tool Set- Shovel & Poker
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
Modern Hand-Blackened Steel Fireplace Tool Set – Poker & Shovel Complete your hearth with this handcrafted steel fireplace tool set by Redsoul, designed by Matt Adams. Featuring...
Steel
$11,550
H 28.75 in W 68.12 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag containing formle...
Foam, Suede
$5,450
H 23.23 in W 68.12 in D 35.83 in
Mario Marenco for Arflex Marius&Marius Sofa in Brownish Red Leather
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marius&Marius' sofa, leather, plastic, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s The Marius&Marius sofa, designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s, is ...
Leather, Plastic, Wood
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
$16,722 / set
H 40.56 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of extraordinary chairs in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann furniture. The significant skids were used by Hoffmann in the early years of the Wiener Werkstätte from 1903 o...
Fabric, Wood
$5,367 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Memphis First Chair by Michele de Lucchi circa 1983
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Oakland, CA
Early production Memphis First chair designed by Michele de Lucchi this chair that was purchased by the original owner who was working at the de Lucchi design studio in the 1980s in ...
Metal
Chaise Longue "Rio" by Oscar Niemeyer, Brazil, 1978
By Tendo Brasileira, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rio chaise longue, a masterwork designed by Oscar Niemeyer and his daughter Anna Maria in 1978. Manufactured by Tendo Brasileira between 1979 and 1982, this exclusive piece was produ...
Wood, Plywood
$39,700
H 29.93 in W 41.34 in D 46.07 in
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958 This iconic chair, made with 250 metres o...
Steel
$21,468
H 17.33 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Large bench ottoman by Carla Sozzani in Milan mohair velvet 1990s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a very rare and unique Italian bench ottoman designed by Carla Sozzani for her gallery in Milano in the 1990s. With strong architectural lines, the handmade steel structure i...
Steel
Pascal Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pascal floor lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. Originally designed in Italy, 1983. Oluce's newest offering of this model comes in plated, anodized bronze. This is a current edition...
Bronze
$12,203 / item
H 25.99 in W 45.28 in D 35.04 in
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina, Upholstered, Mid-Century
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE A favourable balance between geometric rigour and enveloping shapes designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa. Th...
Metal
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