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Pair of PEL tubular chrome lounge armchairs, English 1930s
Located in Sherborne, GB
Practical Equipment Ltd, known later simply as PEL, were the leading manufacturers of modernist tubular steel furniture in Britain.
Chrome
1930thies Tubular Chrome and Blck Top Table for Pel by Serge Chermayeff
By Serge Chermayeff, PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd )
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Very elegant french inspired large black laquered table with chrom tubular legs produced by PEL between 1933 and 1936 .Serge Chermayeff (1900–1996) was one of Britain’s most admire...
Chrome
1950's Pel Tubular Grey Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Pel Tubular Grey Metal Dining Chairs. One of the all time classic British chairs inspired by the contemporary designs of Bauhaus. The most famous producer in England was PEL, ...
Metal, Steel
1950's Pel Tubular Grey Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Pel Tubular Grey Metal Dining Chairs. One of the all time classic British chairs inspired by the contemporary designs of Bauhaus. The most famous producer in England was PEL, ...
Metal, Steel
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1950's Pel Tubular Grey Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Pel Tubular Grey Metal Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available 1950's Pel Tubular Grey Metal Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available. One of the all time classic British ch...
Metal, Steel
1930s Original Pel Tubular Chrome Sprung Side Chair – Original Leather
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930's Original Pel Tubular Chrome Sprung Side Chair - Original Leather. This is an exceptional and rare Pel Metal tubular metal dining chair with original leather seat and the origi...
Metal
1930thies 6 Red Leather Armchairs by Serge Chermayeff for PEL
By Serge Chermayeff
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
6 leather armchairs by PEL between 1933 and 1936. The same model with different arms where made for the BBC Studio and also in the HOTEL METROPOL in Brighton in 1936. Serge Chermaye...
Chrome
1930thies dinning room set from PEL by Serge Chermayeff table and 6 chairs
By Serge Chermayeff
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
1930thies dinning room set from PEL by Serge Chermayeff table and 6 chairs
Chrome
1950's Pel - Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Metal Seats - Set Of F
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Pel - Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Aluminium Seats. One of the all time classic British chairs inspired by the contemporary designs of Bauhaus. The most famous...
Metal
1950’s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Blue Seats – Quantity
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Blue Seats – Quantity Available 1950’s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Blue Seats – Quantity Available. On...
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1950’s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Green Seats – Quantity
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Green Seats – Quantity Available 1950s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Green Seats – Quantity Available. O...
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Art Deco Vintage Steel Chairs RP6 by Bruno Pollak 1931-1932 PEL Ltd, England
By Bruno Pollack
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage steel chairs model RP6 by Bruno Pollak 1931-1932 and manufactured by PEL Ltd. England. The beechwood slats and the tubular steel from this rare pair of chairs show ...
Steel
Antique Print of the Attack of the Pel with a Soldier Attacking a Quintain, 1842
By Samuel Rush Meyrick
Located in Langweer, NL
Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
Paper
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H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Iconic SP9 Chrome Cantilever Chair by PEL 'Practical equipment ltd' bauhaus
By PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd )
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
. • Initially PEL’s modernist tubular furniture was specified for avant-garde interiors, but with time PEL obtained substantial contracts from the railways, hospitals, universitie...
Chrome
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H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
PEL Armchair Tubular Steel Cantilever Vintage Modernist Cox Bauhaus
Located in everton lymington, GB
The chair is an example of British modernism influenced by Bauhaus and Art Deco and their pioneering design work in steel tube furniture. PEL worked with the top designers of the day...
Chrome
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H 26.78 in W 72.05 in D 36.23 in
P.E.L. British Modernist Dining Table, England, circa 1931
By PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd )
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A rare P.E.L (Practical Equipment Limited) British modernist dining table. Model no. HT11. Designed by the designer/ architect Oliver Bernard. Oak veneered plywood top of rectangu...
Oak
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H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 P.E.L. Chrome-Plated Tubular Chairs, England, circa 1931
By PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd )
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
Set of 6 P.E.L (Practical Equipment Limited) British modernist chairs of cantilever form. Designed by the Designer/ Architect Oliver Bernard. Chrome plated tubular steel. England,...
Steel
P.E.L. British Modernist 2-Tier Side Trolley, Art Deco 1931
By PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd )
Located in everton lymington, GB
Art Deco P.E.L (Practical Equipment Limited) British Modernist 2-tier side trolley. Designed by designer/ architect Oliver Bernard 2 Original blackend heavy glass trays set on a tu...
Chrome
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H 34 in W 43.75 in D 18 in
Tubular Steel and Black Lacquered Sideboard Attributed to P.E.L. London
By PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd )
Located in Brooklyn, NY
English modernist sideboard attributed to P.E.L. London, with black lacquered wood case and chromed tubular steel frame. Two drawers span the width of the piece and have two circular...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 37.8 in
Art Deco Tubular Metal Modernist Armchair 1930s by PEL, England
By PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd )
Located in Melbourne, AU
Stylish tubular metal modernist armchair, designed by PEL England, circa 1930s. Upholstered in Chenille zebra print.
Metal
PEL, Lounge Chairs, Steel, Velvet, United Kingdom, 1930s
By PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd )
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of tubular steel and yellow velvet lounge chair designed and produced by PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd) in England, 1930s.
Steel
Albert Pels Oil Painting
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful abstract oil done by Albert Pels (1910-1998) a New York artist. It is signed but not dated but by the look of the canvas on back it definitely has age.
Paint
Modern Desk by Wells Coates for Pel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A modern and streamlined desk. Designed by Wells Coates for the Pel company.
Chrome
Art Deco PEL Tubular Chrome And Leather Ottoman Stool
By PEL
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco ottoman or stool from the 1930's made by PEL Practical Equipment Limited of England. Bent tubular chrome frame with brown leather cushion. As shown in the last image, w...
Chrome
Vintage Scandinavian pine shelf by Pelly System 1970s
By Quality System
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage Scandinavian pine shelf by Pelly System designed in 1947, is fully modular and compatible. 11 pine shelves. Very nice Wall system . 6 Black rails .Marks and scratches of use.
Pine
1950s PEL Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s PEL tubular metal upholstered dining chairs - set of eight 1950s vintage PEL tubular metal upholstered dining chairs – set of eight. One of the all time classic British chai...
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H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 28.75 in
1950s PEL Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Eighteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s PEL tubular metal upholstered dining chairs - set of eighteen 1950s vintage PEL tubular metal upholstered dining chairs – set of eighteen. One of the all time classic British ...
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H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
1960's Pel Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs - Large Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Pel Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available. Pel chairs are a British essential and this set was an incredible find in exceptional original conditi...
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H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
1960's Pel Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Pel Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs - Set Of Four. Pel chairs are a British essential and this set was an incredible find, nearly all with Pel branding. Pel are best ...
Metal
1950s Pel Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s PEL Tubular metal upholstered dining chairs – set of six 1950s pel tubular metal upholstered dining chairs – set of six. One of the all time classic british chairs inspired by...
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1950s Pel Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s PEL tubular metal upholstered dining chairs – set of four 1950s PEL tubular metal upholstered dining chairs – set of four. One of the all time Classic British chairs inspired ...
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H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
1950s Pel Tubular Metal Upholstered Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s PEL tubular metal upholstered dining chairs – various quantities available 1950s PEL tubular metal upholstered dining chairs – various quantities available. One of the all tim...
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H 28.75 in W 17.72 in L 28.75 in
1950s PEL Tubular Metal Upholstered Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s PEL tubular metal upholstered stacking dining chairs – set of six 1950s vintage PEL tubular metal upholstered dining chairs – set of six. One of the all time classic British c...
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H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 28.75 in
1950s PEL Tubular Metal Upholstered Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s PEL Tubular metal upholstered stacking dining chairs – Set of twelve 1950s vintage PEL tubular metal upholstered dining chairs – set of six. One of the all time classic Britis...
Metal
Pair Of Art Deco PEL Tubular Chrome And Leather Side Chairs
By PEL
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Art Deco side chairs from the 1930's made by PEL Practical Equipment Limited of England. Bent tubular chrome frame with brown leather cushions. As shown in the last image...
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H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
1950's Pel - Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With - Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Metal Seats – Quantity Available 1950’s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Aluminium Seats – Quantity Availa...
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H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in
1950's PEL Tubular Metal Dining Steel Blue Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s PEL Tubular Metal Dining Steel Blue Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1950’s PEL Tubular Metal Dining Steel Blue Chairs – Good Quantity Available. One of the all time classic B...
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H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
1950's PEL Tubular Stacking Upholstered Dining Chair - Red Frame - Large Quantit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s PEL Tubular Stacking Upholstered Dining Chair – Red Frame – Large Quantity Available. PEL chairs are a British essential and this set was an incredible find in exceptional ...
Steel
Rare Early 1940s PEL Bakelite Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Rare early 1940s PEL Bakelite seat dining chairs, set of four Rare early 1940s vintage PEL stacking Bakelite seat dining chairs, various quantities available. PEL was the first ma...
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Rare Early 1940s PEL Bakelite Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Rare early 1940s PEL Bakelite seat dining chairs – Set of eight – Other quantities available Set of six rare early 1940s vintage PEL stacking Bakelite seat dining chairs. PEL was th...
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H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Rare Early 1940s PEL Bakelite Seat Dining Chair, Good Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Rare Early 1940s PEL Bakelite seat dining chair – Good quantities available Rare early 1940s vintage PEL stacking Bakelite seat dining chair – various quantities available. PEL was ...
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