Otto Gerdau Chrome and Black Naugahyde Dining Chairs Circa 1960s - Set of Four
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four original Otto Gerdau chrome dining chairs with black Naugahyde seats circa 1960s, Italy.
Chrome
Otto Gerdau Minimalist Club Chair in Beech (Brazil)
By Fabrica Cimo, Moveis Cimo
Located in Round Top, TX
Minimalist beech armchair attributed to Otto Gerdau for Cimo (Brazil), featuring its original black cotton sling seat and an added vintage wool flokati throw styled over the sling.
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Pair of Otto Gerdau Italian 1950s Lounge Chairs in New Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Gio Ponti
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare pair of Italian mid‑century lounge chairs by Otto Gerdau (with label). The vintage 1950s chairs have been updated with new premium black leather upholstery.
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Otto Gerdau Set of 8 Dining Chairs with Basket-Weave Leather Seats and Black
Located in Dallas, TX
The otto Gerdan set of 8 dining chairs with basket-weave leather seats and black ladder back from Italy circa 1970 is a truly luxurious piece. The chairs feature handwoven leather se...
Leather, Wood
Mid Century "Arcus" Channel Tufted Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Italy 1970's
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
The original manufacturer's law tag remains intact on the underside, documenting its origin from the Otto Gerdau facility in Jersey City, NJ. The Otto Gerdau Co. is best known in th...
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Pair Ladder Back Rush Chairs after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall ladder back dining side chairs in the style of Gio Ponti by Otto Gerdau, made in Italy. Each chair features a high back, with six horizontal slats, woven natural paper ...
Rush, Oak
Set of Otto Gerdau Chairs and Ottoman in Patent Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Otto Gerdau Italy, circa 1970s reupholstered in patent leather over chrome chair: 31 5/16” H x 24 ⅞” W x 34 ½” D x seat 15 ½” H.
Chrome
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H 29 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
“24GT” Side chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, c. 1959
Located in Los Gatos, CA
“24GT” Side chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, imported from Denmark by The Otto Gerau Co., made in Denmark, C. 1959. Dowel back construction, solid teak wood with hand-rubb...
Papercord, Teak
Pair of Bentwood Barstools by Otto Gerdau
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two rare barstools in the Thonet style of bentwood construction with upholstered seats. Made in Italy by the Otto Gerdau Company. Original labels remain. Excellent condition, solid a...
Wood, Naugahyde
Pair of Otto Gerdau Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Cambridge, US
A handsome pair of open frame lounge chairs imported by Otto Gerdau - very much in the style of Gio Ponti.
Chenille, Upholstery, Birch
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H 32 in W 17 in D 18.5 in
Set of Four '4' Italian Dining Chairs Attributed to Otto Gerdau, Italy, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! This ultra-stylish set of stacking accent chairs is the epitome of functional art featuring newly reupholstered hair on hide seats and seatbacks. With fabulous, ...
Chrome
Set of Six Modernist Italian Rattan Dining Chairs, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six mid century Italian dining chairs with corded seats made for Otto Gerdau, ca. 1950s.
Rattan, Wood
Set of Six Italian Ladder Back Dining Chairs after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six Italian ladder back dining chairs with woven rush seats in the manner of Gio Ponti, imported in the 1960s from the Chiavari region by Otto Gerdau.
Rush, Wood
Four Dining Side Chairs In The Manner Of Gio Ponti
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern dining or side chairs in the style of Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs. Made by Otto Gerdau in Italy. Ebonized wood frames with woven seats.
Wood, Rush
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Teak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This model was featured in advertisements run by Otto Gerdau in period magazines such as Interiors and House Beautiful.
Teak
Pair of Channel Tufted Chairs in Chrome after Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally sold through Otto Gerdau and likely imported from Italy, this uncommon design is an amalgam of Arne Norell's Ari chair and Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona chair.
Chrome, Steel
Otto Gerdau, Made in Italy, Rush Seat Chairs, a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
Otto Gerdau, Made in Italy, rush seat chairs - a pair.
Rush, Wood
Otto Gerdau Mid Century Italian Walnut Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Otto Gerdau mid century Italian walnut lounge chairs - a pair Each chair measures: 25 wide x 31 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 13.5 inches and arm height/chair clearance of...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 51 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Otto Gerdau Co., 1950s, a pair of Spinetto side chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of Mid-Century Italian black lacquered Italian high ladder back side chairs in the Otto Gerdau Co., CIRCA 1950s, a pair of Spinetto side chairs
Wood, Ebony
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Easy Chair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Raymondville, TX
The frame is sculpted in a manner reminiscent of Gio Ponti and Otto Gerdau and may indicate Italian origin, circa. 1950s or 1960s.
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut
Travertine Italian Coffee Table Style of Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful grain. Stamped "Otto Gerdau" on verso.
Travertine, Marble
Set of Four Italian Ladder Back Dining Chairs After Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of Italian ladder back dining chairs in lacquered wood with woven rush seats in the manner of Gio Ponti, imported in the 1960s from the Chiavari region by Otto Gerdau.
Rush, Wood
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H 43 in W 22.5 in D 19.25 in
Set of Six Italian Ladder Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Peabody, MA
The side chairs are by Chiavari, imported by Otto Gerdau. The armchairs, with rush seats, are Italian of an unknown maker, and have been in use as a lovely set with the four side cha...
Wood
Otto Gerdau for Cimo Brazil Deco Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A deco settee designed by Otto Gerdau for Cimo Brazil.
Pair of Midcentury Teak and Rush Chairs by Otto Gerdau
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A pair of midcentury teak and rush seat ladder back chairs designed by Otto Gerdau. Retailed by Rooksmoor Mills, in their Knightsbridge showroom in London (Beauchamp Place).
Rush, Teak
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H 27 in W 28 in D 29 in
Italian Made Cane Back Rocker by Otto Gerdau - New Light Beige Tweed Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Rare mid century modern Italian rocker by Otto Gerdau. New webbing, foam and light multi beige tweed upholstery.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Otto Gerdau Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs Made in Italy, All Original
Located in Plymouth, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs by Otto Gerdau with the original cushions with tags attached.
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Ponti Style Chair
Located in Montecito, CA
An exaggerated high back chair made in Italy for Otto Gerdau. The wood is ebonized and in original condition.
Wood, Seagrass
Brazilian Leather Sling Chair, circa 1970
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine Brazilian Gerdau wood and leather sling chair. Wood and leather "knockdown" construction. Original leather seat retains original patina (no dryness or other condition issues)....
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