Tan Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1976 USA
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super comfortable leather desk chairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll International. Early 4 star base.
Metal
Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Zapf for Knoll International, desk chair, leather, lacquered metal, United States, design 1974 When Bobby Cadwallader, the former president of Knoll, encountered the German des...
Metal
$4,900Sale Price / item|24% Off
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous newly reupholstered leather management desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1985. Constructed of heavily cushioned sections, with the top head sect...
Metal
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mahogany Brown Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair, 1970s
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Decatur, GA
Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair for Knoll in Brown Leather, 1970s A striking executive desk chair designed by Otto Zapf for Knoll, showcasing the designer’s signature approach to erg...
Leather
Otto Zapf for Knoll Intl. 1970s Patinated Tan Leather Executive Highback Chair
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
This gorgeous on trend highly patinated carmel brown leather highback executive desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International. Constructed of heavily cushioned sections , with w...
Steel
1990s Heli Three-Seat Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll International in Brown Leather
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Heli three-seat sofa, initially designed by Otto Zapf for Knoll International in 1983. This particular piece was produced in Czechoslovakia in the early 1990s, an...
Steel, Aluminum, Enamel
Heli 3-Seater Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the Heli Sofa, a design marvel by Otto Zapf, crafted exclusively for Knoll International.
Leather
Saddle Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s USA
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Who says the perfect desk chair doest exist...? Otto Zapf design for Knoll International. Early 4 star base.
Metal
Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international
By Otto Zapf
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Designed in the 1970s for Knoll International furniture, this Otto Zapf office chair exudes an air of comfort, featuring generously-padded, pillow-like cushions upholstered in its or...
Leather
$8,000 / set
Pair of Otto Zapf Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather lounge chairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, c.1990s, USA.
Leather
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair
By Knoll
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Otto Zapf for Knoll International black leather lounge chairs, Marked as manufactured in 1988 .
Leather
Unavailable
H 44.49 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage armchair by Otto Zapf Edition Knoll international 1980
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Brown leather office chair with swivel and tilt mechanism and headrest, by Otto Zapf for Knoll. American origin, circa 1980.
Metal
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Upholstered Office Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Otto Zapf for Knoll mid century upholstered office chair This chair measure: 30 wide x 27 deep x 35 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 25.5 inches ?
Chrome
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Upholstered Office Chair
By Otto Zapf
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Otto Zapf for Knoll mid century upholstered office chair This chair measure: 30 wide x 27 deep x 35 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 25.5 inches All piec...
Metal
Sold
H 35.75 in W 32 in L 35.75 in
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chair, c. 1985, Signed
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous black leather executive management desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1985. Constructed of heavily cushioned sections, with the top head section ...
Leather
A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll, circa 1970s. This high back masterpiece blends ergonomic comfort with timeless sophistication, making it the...
Leather
Otto Zapf For Knoll Executive Lounge Chair
By Otto Zapf
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern chair designed by Otto Zapf and made by Knoll. Four-star chrome base that tils and swivels and new white upholstery in leather.
Chrome
Sold
H 35.75 in W 37.75 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll International 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A gorgeous leather desk chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1970s with knoll tag still attached.
Leather
Zapf Chair
By Otto Zapf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Otto Zapf for Knoll, made in France
Metal
Sold
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Early edition mid-century executive brown leather armchair by Otto Zapf
By Otto Zapf
Located in Weesp, NL
Early edition mid-century executive armchair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, 1960s An exceptional early edition mid-century modern executive armchair designed...
Metal
Otto Zapf Arcona Leather Living Room Set for Art Collection
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Otto Zapf worked as a designer for Knoll, Art collection, B&B Italia etc.
Leather
Otto Zapf Arcona set of 2 leather armchairs for Art Collection
By Otto Zapf
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Otto Zapf worked as a designer for Knoll, Art collection, B&B Italia etc.
Leather
Otto Zapf Arcona 2 seater leather sofa for Art Collection, 1980
By Otto Zapf
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Otto Zapf worked as a designer for Knoll, Art Collection, B&B Italia, etc.
Leather
Executive Low Back Office Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Chicago, IL
Was previously reupholstered in new blue fabric. Designed by Otto Zapf for Knoll.
Fabric
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair This chair measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 47 high, with a seat height of 21 and arm height/chair clearance of 29 inches All piec...
Chrome, Metal
Sold
H 44 in W 31 in D 28.5 in
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Patinated Leather Executive Chair, Signed
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous highly patinated brown leather highback executive desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1979, signed with early Knoll International label.
Leather
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Desk Chair, c. 1985, Signed
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous leather executive management desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1985. Constructed of heavily cushioned sections, with the top head section and ar...
Leather
Sold
H 44 in W 31 in D 28.5 in
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Highback Executive Leather Desk Chair, Signed
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous highly patinated burgundy leather highback executive desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1981 . Constructed of heavily cushioned sections, with th...
Leather
Sold
H 35.75 in W 32 in D 32 in
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chair, c. 1985, Signed
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous leather management desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1985, signed with Knoll International label.
Leather
Sold
H 35.75 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pair of Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chairs, Signed
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous black leather executive management desk chairs are by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, labelled and dated 1974.
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international
By Otto Zapf
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
The office chair features a five-star swivel base with tilt adjustment functionality. Designed by Otto Zapf for Knoll International in 1970s. Otto Zapf was a renowned German designe...
Leather
Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Vienna, AT
Also referred as the pillow chair Otto Zapf conceived this chair originally for Knoll.
Aluminum, Steel
Otto Zapf Desk Chair for Knoll, 1976
By Otto Zapf
Located in Chicago, IL
Otto Zapf arrived at Knoll in 1973, having designed numerous products in the European market, but chose to work for Knoll because “they are still an island of humanitarianism.” seeki...
1970s Otto Zapf for Knoll Executive Chair
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome Otto Zapf for Knoll executive desk chair in cognac leather on four-star base with casters included.
Leather
Executive Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious desk chair in brown leather upholstery with swivel and tilt mechanism by Otto Zapf for Knoll. American, circa 1970.
Leather, Upholstery
Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1970
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Wilnis, UT
Stunning desk chair by Otto Zapf, manufactured by Knoll International in the USA around 1970.
Chrome, Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern by Otto Zapf for Knoll Three-Seat Black Leather Sofa, 1970
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Knoll sofa Eli model by Otto Zapf, black leather very good condition.
Leather
Otto Zapf Executive Chair for Knoll International, USA, 1970
By Kill International, Otto Zapf
Located in Wilnis, UT
A stunning executive desk chair by Otto Zapf, manufactured by Knoll International in the United States of America, circa 1970.
Chrome
Sold
H 46 in W 30 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, circa 1970s
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Austin, TX
Comfortable, cushioned executive style desk chair on swivel base, designed in the style of Otto Zapf for Knoll. Swivels and reclines smoothly.
Leather
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Grey Leather Executive Desk Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This very comfortable high back office or desk chair was designed by Otto Zapf and manufactured in West Germany for Knoll International.
Leather
$6,840 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$990 / item
H 18.5 in Dm 17.7 in
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x18.5"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Travertine, Stone
$6,585 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$8,232 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
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
$4,401 / set
H 28.75 in W 196.86 in D 37.41 in
Nuvolone modular leather sofa 5 modules 70s Rino Maturi for Mimo Design
By Mimo Padova
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Modular cognaq leather sofa Nuvolone model designed in the 1970s by Rino Maturi for Mimo Design. the sofa is composed of by 5 seats including 1 ottoman and a corner module. the Sofa...
Leather, Wood
$8,908 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$12,700
H 26.38 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Leather
$4,174 / set
H 28.75 in W 20.48 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Four Dining Chairs Beech Blue Willy Rizzo 1960s Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage set of four ( 4 ) dining room chairs from brown stained beech and upholstered seats new covered with blue velvet by Willy Rizzo 1960s Italy. A beautiful s...
Upholstery, Beech
$49,300Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 26 in W 38 in D 38 in
Early 'Camaleonda' Sectional by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, c 1971, Signed
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumentally sized modular 'Camaleonda' sectional living room set (fourteen pieces in total) by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, each section signed with labels as can be seen ...
Fabric
$7,800
H 28 in W 142 in D 110 in
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Fabric
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