Aldo Rossi Parigi Chairs, Early Vintage Italy 1989
By Aldo Rossi, Unifor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of rare “Parigi” chairs designed by Italian architect and designer Aldo Rossi for Unifor, 1989
Metal, Aluminum
$5,861
H 40.16 in W 24.41 in D 1,000,000 in
Vintage Italian Canasta Swivel Chair by Heron Parigi for Heron Parigi, 1980s
By Heron Parigi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare office chair from italy based on a design by heron parigi from the late 80s. A postmodern
Leather, Wood
Canasta armchair by Heron Paris
By Heron Parigi
Located in Torino, IT
Poltrona da ufficio CANASTA realizzata dal designer Paolo Parigi per la ditta Heron Parigi, in
Metal
$420
H 28.15 in W 17.72 in D 19.1 in
Vittorio Parigi & Nanni Prina for Molteni Desk Chair 'Orix' in Red Leatherette
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Parigi & Nanni Prina for Molteni, desk chair model 'Orix', leatherette, chrome-plated
Metal, Chrome
$9,496 / set
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Set of Italian Postmodern Cantilevered Canasta Armchairs from Heron Parigi 1980s
By Heron Parigi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare cantilever chairs from Italy based on a design by Heron Parigi from the late 1980s. A
Metal
Pair of Parigi Chairs by Aldo Rossi for Unifor
By Unifor, Aldo Rossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic pair of Parigi chairs by Italian architect Aldo Rossi for Unifor. Commensurate with his
Steel
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
80s Paolo Parigi ‘flap’ folding chair for Heron Parigi set/4
By Heron Parigi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
design award 1986. Parigi is also winner of the Compasso d’Oro. Although Flap chairs are very minimalist
Metal
Paolo Parigi ‘Canasta’ Office Sofa for Heron Parigi
By Heron Parigi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Paolo Parigi was born in 1936 in Borgo San Lorenzo (Florence) into a family of iron craftsmen
Metal
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 40.95 in D 25.2 in
Onix desk with matching chair by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Red 1970s Orix desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni & C. From the Molteni Museum
Chrome
Pair of Parigi Chairs by the late Italian Arch Aldo Rossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Parigi chairs by the late Italian architect Aldo Rossi for Unifor. In keeping with the
Pair of Aldo Rosse 'PARIGI' Armchairs, 1989
By Aldo Rossi
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Pair of PARIGI chairs designed by Aldo Rosse. Italy, UniFor, 1989. A rare pair of the PARIGI
Metal
Sold
H 36.62 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Collectible Vintage Chair "Polo" Design Paolo Parigi for Heron Parigi, 1975
By Heron Parigi
Located in taranto, IT
Rare "polo" model collection chair, design paolo parigi for Heron Parigi, 1975 Metal structure
Metal
Parigi Il Bottone Adjustable Task Chair, Aldo Rossi, Italy
By Aldo Rossi
Located in Buffalo, NY
Parigi Il Bottone adjustable task chair, Aldo Rossi, Italy. Stunning Minimalist design, Red screw
Metal
Heron Parigi Canasta High-Back Office Chair 1989, Italy
By Heron Parigi
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Heron Parigi Canasta office chair, late 1980's , Italy marked Canasta Parigi design borgo San
Steel
Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina Black 'Orix 'Desk with Chair, 1970
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, 'Orix' desk with chair, polyester and chromed steel, Italy, 1970
Metal
$1,136Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.26 in Dm 10.24 in
Mid-Century Spot Lamp in Chrome by Gae Aulenti for Stilnovo, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo, Livio Castiglioni, Gae Aulenti
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic adjustable spot lamp in the largest variant fully made in chrome and steel designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo in the 1970s. This versatile wall or cei...
Metal, Chrome
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$804Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,183 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
$6,722 / 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
$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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Cantilever Armchair Designed by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1975
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage cantilever armchair designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Labeled Made in Denmark. Curved laminated beech wood design with light grey- green upholst...
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
$5,435 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Italian Swivel Lounge Chair in Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leatherette, wood, Italy, 1970s Large and comfortable winged lounge chair in yellow faux-leather upholstery. The rounded overall shape of the easy chair, with the wing...
Wood, Faux Leather
Murano glass chandelier, Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970, is a breathtaking work of art that exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity for which...
Metal
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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