Set Six "Clyde's" Chairs by Peter Danko, circa 1980
By Peter Danko
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of six wood dining chairs with original red upholstery by Peter Danko, born Washington DC 1949.
Wood
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4 Peter Danko Design Mid Century Modern Bodyform Chairs Bent Wood
By Peter Danko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of (4) Peter Danko design Mid-Century Modern "Bodyform" dining chairs bent Molded wood.
Upholstery, Maple, Bentwood, Plywood
Bodyform variant chair by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in Chicago, IL
USA, 1995. Molded from a single sheet of maple plywood, 20 available.
Plywood
Black Bodyform Chair by Peter Danko, Bent Plywood
By Peter Danko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bodyform chair by Peter Danko, part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Plywood
Children's Bodyform Chairs by Peter Danko, 1980s, American
By Peter Danko
Located in West Reading, PA
Scarce bent plywood ‘Bodyform’ children’s chairs. ca. 1980.
Plywood
Peter Danko Bodyform Stacking Chairs, Set of 5
By Peter Danko
Located in Mckinney, TX
The simplicity of form and function reveals itself in this curvy creation by Peter Danko. With a list as long as your arm of museum acquisitions and permanent collections, as well as...
Maple
Unavailable
H 45 in W 17.5 in D 22.5 in
Maple Plybent Bar Chair in Walnut, Set of 2 Vintage Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The Europa Bar chair is signature Peter Danko aesthetic. The chair is molded to a single piece of maple plywood with maple face veneer, finished in walnut and featuring a sleek moder...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Natural Finish Maple Side Chair with Black Woven Seat & Back by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Created by Peter and pressed in our studio, this unique combination creates a strong chair.
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Maple Side Chair In Wenge with Champagne Woven Seat & Back by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Created by Peter and pressed in our studio, this unique combination creates a strong chair.
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 36 in W 18 in D 24 in
Prototype chair for World trade center restaurant in NYC. Design by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The chair was a collaboration between designer Peter Danko and architect Hugh Hardy for the 1996 renovation after the bombing of the World Trade Center garage in 1993.
Wool, Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Custom Color Plybent Maple Rocking Chair by Peter Danko, Made in USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern Classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Orange Strap Plybent Maple Rocking Chair Made in USA by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern Classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Customizable Maple Side Chair with Woven Seat & Back Made in USA by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The simple classic styling of the Ashton side chair is signature Danko. Choose this option for custom colors, patterns, and finish.
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Maple Side Chair in Black Finish with Red Woven Seat and Back by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Created by Peter and pressed in our studio, this unique combination creates a strong chair.
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 33 in W 17.75 in D 19.5 in
Peter Danko Ashton Side Chairs With Navy Blue Woven Seat & Back, Set of 4
By Peter Danko
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a set of four navy Ashton side dining chairs, made from 'Birple', a combination of Birch and Maple, sandwiched into layers. The sides are single cut with no joints to wear ...
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Basket weave woven strap, fabric seat, Maple Side Chair. Made in USA by Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The simple Classic styling of the Ashton side chair is signature Danko. Choose this option for custom colors, patterns, and finish.
Birch, Maple, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Black Finish Maple Side Chair with Two-Tone Blue Woven Seat & Back Made in USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Created by Peter and pressed in our studio, this unique combination creates a strong chair.
Birch, Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Plybent Rocking Chair with Blue Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern Classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Plybent Rocking Chair with Red Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern Classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Plybent Maple Rocking Chair with Raspberry Strap Seat, Made in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
Plybent Maple Rocking Chair with Black Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Handcrafted in the USA, each Atmos Rocker is signed by Peter Danko. A modern classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind.
Maple
Unavailable
H 45 in W 17.5 in D 22.5 in
Maple Plybent Bar Chair in Walnut, Set of 4 Vintage Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The Europa bar chair is signature Peter Danko aesthetic. The chair is molded to a single piece of maple plywood with maple face veneer, Finished in Walnut and featuring a sleek moder...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 45 in W 17.5 in D 22.5 in
Maple ply-bent molded plywood Bar Chair in Walnut finish. Vintage Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The Europa bar chair is signature Peter Danko aesthetic. The chair is molded from a single blanket of maple veneer.
Stainless Steel
Peter Danko “Electronic Cottage” Dining Chairs
By Peter Danko
Located in Long Island City, NY
About Peter Danko: Peter Danko Designed the chairs for the Electronic Cottage.
Mohair, Teak
Peter Danko Design Gotham Rocking Chair Modern
By Peter Danko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Peter Danko Design Gotham Rocking chair modern. Bent Birch wood - white washed with black Nylon straps.
Nylon, Birch
Peter Danko Design Gotham Lounge Chair Modern
By Peter Danko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Peter Danko Design Gotham Lounge chair modern. Bent Birch wood - white washed with black Nylon straps.
Nylon, Birch
Classic Bent Plywood Side Chairs Body Form by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in Buffalo, NY
Peter Danko Vintage bentwood bodyform sculptured chair is made of solid Plywood Bent to form the Back, the Seat, and the Legs.
Fabric, Plywood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 135 in D 33 in
Spectacular Sculptural Studio Sofa, Chairs and Cocktail Table by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Drop dead masterpiece by famed furniture designer Peter Danko. These early studio pieces were created in 1977 and have been confirmed by the designer.
Glass, Leather, Oak
Rare Peter Danko Design Mid-Century Modern Dining Table '6' Chairs Bent Wood
By Peter Danko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Peter Danko design Mid-Century Modern dining table set with (6) matching chairs bent Molded wood. (6) Very unique Bodyform side chairs upholstered in a beige Vinyl.
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood
Danko Chair by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded from a single sheet of maple plywood. Peter Danko’s first chair of notoriety.
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
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