Pair of Objekto Paulistano Armchairs Designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of iconic “Paulistano” armchairs designed in 1957 by Paulo Mendes da Rocha and produced by Objekto. Celebrated as a landmark of Brazilian modernism, each chair features a cont...
Metal
Pair of Paulistano Armchairs by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A chic pair of genuine labeled cantilevered 'Paulistano' lounge chairs in optional leather and chromed steel designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha (Brazil 1928-2021) and produced by Obje...
Steel
Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto, 1970s Paulistano Armchairs in Leather, Chrome
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in New York, NY
Among the most celebrated icons of twentieth-century Brazilian design, the Paulistano Armchair embodies the architectural vision and radical material honesty that defined the work of...
Stainless Steel
Paulistano Lounge Chair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto (1 of 2)
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Originally designed for the Paulistano Athletic Club in São Paulo, Brazil, the Paulistano Armchair’s frame is a continuous 17-foot-long piece of solid steel that’s welded in a single...
Metal
$70 / item
Brutalists: Brutalism’s Best Architects
Located in New York, NY
Kahn; Denys Lasdun; Le Corbusier; João da Gama Filgueiras Lima; Alberto Linner Díaz; Owen Luder; Paulo Mendes da Rocha; Oscar Niemeyer; William L.
Paper
Paulistano Chair - Mesh Edition
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in PEYNIER, FR
A cult chair signed by Multi-awarded Brazilian Architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, one of the great masters of architecture, declined in a Mesh version.
Stainless Steel
Paulistano Steel Mesh Armchair
By OBJEKTO
Located in Treuchtlingen, DE
A cult chair designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, one of the great masters of architecture, declined in a Mesh version, all steel.
Stainless Steel
BO Leather chair
By Giacomo Tomazzi
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
With a strong influence of the furniture designs of Lina Bo Bardi, Paulo Mendes da Rocha and Flávio de Carvalho this chair has a low and relaxed seating.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
Paulistano Leather Armchair in Terracotta Leather and Polished Stainless Steel
By OBJEKTO
Located in Treuchtlingen, DE
The Paulistano armchair, designed in 1957 by renowned architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, is a design classic known for its timeless elegance and comfort.
Stainless Steel
22 Lounge Chair
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
The ,Ovo Public Division proudly incorporates the 22 Line, designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha—one of the most influential figures in Brazilian architecture and a Pritzker Prize laurea...
Steel
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 36.23 in D 38.19 in
Bo Minimalist Lounge Chair, Brazilian Design, Leather, Steel and Wool
By Giacomo Tomazzi Studio
Located in São Paulo, SP
Inspired by the lines and spirit of the masters of Brazilian modernism — Lina Bo Bardi, Paulo Mendes da Rocha and Flávio de Carvalho —, the new armchair celebrates the tradition and ...
Brass, Steel
"Paulistano" armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for OBJEKTO
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Designed by renowned architect and designer Paulo Mendes da Rocha, the Paulistano armchair is a design classic.
Chrome
Paulistano Mesh Armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Modern Design
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Astoria, NY
Objekto Paulistano Mesh Stainless Steel Arm Chair, originally designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha in 1957, label to back corner. 32.5" H x 28.5" W x 27" D; seat: 16" H.
Stainless Steel
Pair of 60's Concrete and Chrome Lamps Attr. to P.M. de Rocha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 60's Brazilian lamps, light concrete base and chrome shade, attributed to a famous Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Chrome
Sold
H 28.35 in W 31.3 in D 34.45 in
Pair of Midcentury Brazilian wood Percival Lafer Leather Armchairs, 1975
By Percival Lafer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
But like 2006 Pritzker Prize winner Paulo Mendes da Rocha, who graduated from Mackenzie in 1954 and began making waves with his innovative concrete buildings by the early 1960s, Lafe...
Leather, Hardwood
Paulistano Natural Leather Sling Armchairs - a Pair
By OBJEKTO, Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in Miami, FL
Originally designed for the Paulistano Athletic Club in São Paulo, Brazil, by Paulo Mendes da Rocha in 1957, the Paulistano armchair’s frame is a continuous 17-foot-long piece of sol...
Steel, Stainless Steel
PMR Chaise-Longue by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in New York, NY
The sheet-steel and leather "PMR" chaise was designed after Paulo Mendes da Rocha visited a spring manufacturer, which produced cold bended steel springs for the automobile industry.
Leather
Paulo Mendes da Rocha chairs
Located in St. Helena, CA
continuous steel frame with leather slip on seat designed in 1957 by Paulo Mendes, celebrated architect. New production - freakishly comfortable. slips available in black, cognac, ...
Stainless Steel
Paulistano Armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in New York, NY
"Paulistano" armchair, comprised of a single bent piece of steel with a canvas or leather cover is outstanding in its comfort and visual lightness. They once were part of the living ...
"Paulistano" Armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in New York, NY
"Paulistano" armchair, comprised of a single bended piece of steel with a canvas or leather cover is outstanding in its comfort and visual lightness. They once were part of the livin...
"PMR" Chaise by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in New York, NY
"PMR" chaise, available in colored steel and black leather, with painted black steel base.
Leather
Odile Mir Filo lounge chair Prisunic France 1971
By Prisunic, Odile Mir
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare Filo lounge chair model 203, designed by French artist and designer Odile Mir in 1971 and manufactured by Prisunic, exemplifies the innovative spirit of 1970s French design...
Chrome
Robert Haussmann for De Sed 'DS-201' Armchairs in Leather
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, armchairs, model 'DS-201', chrome-plated steel, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957 A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shaped struct...
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Leather Armchairs Roche & Bobois circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Grenoble, FR
A pair of beautiful armchair with new leather in perfect condition Roche& Bobois 1970 stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Metal, Leather, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and metal "F-444" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.8” H x 32.75” W x 29.5” D ...
Metal
$2,250 / set
H 29.5 in W 30.5 in D 25 in
Leather Sling Lounge Chairs by Joseph Cicchelli Reilly Wolff Mid Century Modern
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Pair of Leather and Iron Sling Lounge Chairs, designed by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly Wolff, American, circa 1960s. The leather on these is broken in like your favorite ba...
Iron
Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chair, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautifully patinated F444 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin. Pierre Paulin designed this lounge in the 1960s for the well-known manufacturer Artifort. These chairs are becoming increasi...
Chrome
$5,450 / set
H 30.52 in W 22.25 in D 33.67 in
Pair of Cantilever Chairs in Cognac Leather and Chrome-plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of cantilever dining chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, The Netherlands, 1960s Streamlined pair of cantilever chairs, a design that originates from the Bauhaus Movement. The...
Steel, Chrome
$2,860 / set
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
A Pair of Walter Baermann Armchairs Prestige Furniture MCM Modern ca' 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Walter Baermann armchairs for Prestige Furniture, ca' 1960's. Original upholstery-time capsule intact condition. American/Danish Mid-Century style-so very early 1960's.
Upholstery, Ash
Pair Italian Modern Paolo Buffa Style Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of vintage modern Italian armchairs make an elegant mid-century addition to home or business lounge or salon seating. The sculptural lacquered arms and seat back offer t...
P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Chair for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The lounge, with an extendable footrest, is designed to recline and can be set in several posit...
Brass, Steel
$17,113 / set
H 38.78 in W 30.32 in D 37.01 in
Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare pair of Pernilla chairs and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s. Beech frames and original leather seats. Rarely found in such good con...
Leather, Beech
ATRA Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
ATRA lounge Chair, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Ottoman available [$3420] Every ATRA piece is crafted in-house and can be tailored in finish and dimensions to your specificat...
Brass
Liceu De Artes E Oficios Arm Chairs Pair, Brazil, 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of armchairs designed and made by Lice de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1960. These lounge chairs made by Liceu de Artes e Officios have a beautiful patina and are in a very ...
Leather, Rosewood
$20,475Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 24.02 in
Pair of "Oscar" Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1956
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Created by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1956, the Oscar armchair was an homage to Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012), one of the most important Brazilian architects in modern architecture...
Straw, Rosewood
Carlo Bartoli Bicia Lounge Chair Arflex, Italy, 1969
By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice Bicia lounge chair by Designer Carlo Bartoli for Arflex, Italy 1969. The chair itself is in very good and original condition, and a nice example of Italian design from the ...
Leather, Polyester
Pierre Paulin F444 Lounge Chair Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The F444 chair by Pierre Paulin is a true design classic. With its metal frame and saddle leather seat, it has a strong and elegant look. This is an early edition of the chair, makin...
Metal
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