$1,482Sale Price|20% Off
'Zero Gravity' Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier, Denmark 1991
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian Ergonomical Design Balance / Rocking Chair 'ZERO GRAVITY' by Norwegian Designer Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier. Made in Denmark, 1991 design.
Fabric, Bentwood
Actulum Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1995
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Actulum rocking chair designed by Peter Opsvik and produced by Stokke in 1995. The bentwood beech frame forms a single continuous curve that sweeps from the rocker base up through th...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik for Stokke editions, Norway, 1980s
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in TOURS, FR
A collectible Scandinavian modern sofa by Peter Opsvik, this 1980s Globe sofa features a sculptural, spherical cushion, upholstered in two tones leather. Its enveloping curves show O...
Leather, Wood
Globe Lounge Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke editions, Norway, 1980s
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in TOURS, FR
A collectible Scandinavian modern lounge chair by Peter Opsvik, this 1980s Globe Chair features a sculptural, spherical cushion, upholstered in two tones leather. Its enveloping curv...
Leather, Wood
Peter Opsvik Modell Polo Leather Lounge Chair Stokke Varier whine red
By Stokke
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Rare armchair armchair was designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke / Varier. The Modell is Polo and it is very rare.
Leather, Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
Peter Opsvik Modell Polo Leather Lounge Chair Stokke Varier whine red Set of 4
By Stokke
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Rare armchair armchair was designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke / Varier. The Modell is Polo and it is very rare.
Leather, Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
Globe Lounge Chair by Peter Obsvik, Norway, 1980s. Light Gray Leather. Signed
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in Kansas City, MO
Globe Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Norway, 1980s. Also referred to as ball or basketball chair.
Leather, Wood
Post Modern Organic Barstools Duo Two Pair Grey Peter Opsvik circa 1985
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Vienna, AT
Post Modern Organic Modern vintage bar stools pair duo by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Norge 1985 Norway. A fantastic pair of bar stools made from white lacquered wood and grey faux leath...
Faux Leather, Wood
Sofa by Peter Opsvik, Norway
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Long Island City, NY
A "Globe" Sofa designed by Peter Opsvik,( b.1939.) for Stokke Møbler, 1986-1988.
Leather
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 109.45 in D 81.89 in
Globe sofa / chairs by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, 1980s
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler
Located in GENDT, NL
"Globe" modular lounge set. Designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, Norway 1980s. Lounge group can be set up as a corner sofa, sofa with chair or three chairs.
Steel
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 20.48 in D 24.02 in
Black Leather Pendulum Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1983
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in Budapest, HU
Pendulum chair designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke in 1983. The Pendulum's ergonomic design offers a comfortable seating experience, allowing for various postures by moving with the ...
Leather, Beech
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Pendulum Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Norway
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler
Located in Riga, Latvia
Peter Opsvik Studio has a strong focus on product design as a mean for solving real-life problems.
Wool, Beech
Actulum dining chairs by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1995
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 model Actulum dining/rocking chairs designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke. Designed in 1995. These unique chairs have a beech wooden frame and a timeless design.
Beech, Plywood
Gravity Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Sweden 1984
By Stokke Møbler, Peter Opsvik
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Gravity chair is a design by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Mobler, Sweden 1984 This balancing lounge chair/daybed is a new and exciting experience for the user who uses it This Gra...
Suede, Beech
Sold
H 40 in W 94 in D 31 in
"Globe" Sofa and Chair Designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, Grey Leather
By Stokke Møbler, Peter Opsvik
Located in Kansas City, MO
Globe sofa and chair designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler, Norway. Grey / taupe leather.
Leather, Wood
1970s Danish Wood & Leather Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke
Located in High Point, NC
Unwind in the sculptural elegance of this 1970s Danish Rocking Chair, a masterpiece designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke. This iconic piece combines the warmth of smooth wood with the...
Leather, Wood
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H 48.04 in W 28.75 in D 53.15 in
Brown Leather Gravity Balans Relax Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1980s
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Gravity chair was designed by Peter Opsvik in 1983 for Stokke Varier, Norway.
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 47.25 in W 26.38 in D 52.76 in
Leather and Bentwood Gravity Balans Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke
By Peter Opsvik
Located in London, GB
This is an amazing Gravity Blans armchair, designed by Peter Opsvik and made by Stokke in Norway. This is an early model, from when they were first produced in the early 1990s.
1960s Czech Wooden Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
In the innovative design landscape of 1970s Denmark, Peter Opsvik collaborated with Stokke to create this iconic wood and leather rocking chair, epitomizing the era's fusion of style...
Upholstery, Wood
Garden globe chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Norway 1980s
By Stokke Møbler, Peter Opsvik
Located in ECHT, NL
Low "Globe" lounge chair. Designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke in the 1980s. This extreme design is a work of art on itself while it is also a very comfortable chair.
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Peter Opsvik Scandinavian Leather Garden / Globe Bar Stools for Stokke
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Scandinavian Post-Modern pair of Peter Opsvik "Garden" or "Globe" high chairs / bar stools. Rather large and throne-like, these stools have been designed to emulate sitting in a tr...
Leather, Wood
Duo Balans Lounge Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1980s
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Warsaw Wesola, PL
This is the Duo Balans chair by Peter Opsvik, a Norwegian industrial designer best known for his innovative and ergonomic chairs. Duo’s angle is adjusted by the body’s movements and ...
Plywood, Leather
Peter Opsvik 1980 Leather Set for Stokke
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Madrid, ES
A peter Opsvik leather set consisting of two arm chairs and an ottoman edited in 1980 by Stokke ( Norway ) Beechwood frame and bleu leather upholstery.Removable spheres and lower bac...
Leather, Upholstery
The "Garden Chair" by Peter Opsvik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The wonderfully whimsical and very rare "Garden Chair" by Norwegian furniture-designer/jazz-saxophonist Peter Opsvik (1939 - ) for Stokke. "We should take more heed of what our bodi...
Oak, Suede
Peter Opsvik Recliner Chair for Stokke
By Stokke Møbler, Peter Opsvik
Located in Flamborough, Bridlington, GB
1980s recliner chair designed by Peter Opsvik for Norwegian company Stoke. The frame is made of beech ply, with fabric seat pads. Original and great condition. Measure: Hei...
Beech
1980s Stokke Gravity Balans by Peter Opsvik
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Warsaw, PL
The original balance and gravity armchair designed by Peter Opsvik for the Norwegian company Stokke manufactured in the first half of the 1980s.
Leather, Wood
$5,851Sale Price|47% Off
H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 23.63 in
Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark. This original safari chair was made in the 1960s and therefore the saddle leather has a beautiful patina, a...
Leather, Oak
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chair by Karl Mathsson, 1970s
By Ivan Schlechter, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage "Eva" lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson made by Karl Mathsson in 1974. The beechwood and hemp webbings has a nice patina and the chair comes with a leather cover hand sewn by Iv...
Hemp, Beech, Leather
Swivel Chair by Oddmund Vadd, Norway
By Oddmund Vad
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Convair swivel armchair was designed in the 1970s by Norwegian designer Oddmund Vad. The design of this armchair stands out for its spherical shape, which gives it a futuristic a...
Leather, Beech
Frank Reenskaug rocking chair model no.182
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Diest, BE
Danish Modern teak Model 182 rocking chair, designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin. A classic piece of Danish design. Small repair done on the top wooden backrest on the right see ph...
Wood
$885Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Pastoe Kubus Armchair FM62 designed by Radboud van Beekum, The Netherlands, 1981
By Pastoe, Radboud Van Beekum
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Pastoe Kubus Armchair FM62 designed by Radboud van Beekum The Netherlands, 1981 Cube-shaped metal frame with new harness canvas upholstery. This cube-shaped chair from the eighties...
Metal
$1,223
H 35.04 in W 23.04 in D 24.81 in
Model IW3 Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Rødding, DK
Model IW3 rocking chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø, designed in 1958. The chair has a light, open construction with a broad wooden seat, tall spindle back and long curved rock...
Oak
$1,235
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model - very confortable
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$4,079
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 31.5 in
Matteo Grassi Sculptural Lounge Chair 'Equity' by Jacques Harold Pollard, 1987
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Matteo Grassi Sculptural Lounge Chair 'Equity' by Jacques Harold Pollard, 1987 Designed and produced in 1987, it has only been produced for a short period. Gorgeous sculptural Loung...
Chrome
$5,827
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original green leather and black frame. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition.
Leather
Mid-Century Sofa by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s
By Carl Straub
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century three seater sofa designed by Carl Straub in black leather and teak. Beautifully shaped metal base. Good overall condition with normal age related wear. No holes or...
Chrome
$2,272
H 34.65 in W 37.8 in D 33.47 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Tormod Alnæs for Sørlie Møbler, "Trega" lounge chair.
By Sørlie Møbler, Tormod Alnaes
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Tormod Alnæs for Sørlie Møbler, "Trega" loungechair. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Original green furniture l...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
$3,729
H 30.32 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Johan Bertil Häggström Tubular Lounge Chair for Swed-Form, Sweden, 1970s
By Swed Furn, Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A lounge chair by Johan Bertil Häggström for Swed-Form, produced in Sweden in the 1970s. An example of Swedish postmodern design, the piece is built around a tubular chrome frame tha...
Metal
$5,827
H 40.95 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model GE-273 Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare keyhole rocking chair model GE-273 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.
Canvas, Beech
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, 1980's
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, 1970. Very distinctive design and extraordinary shapes. New upholstered in a high-quality terracotta color P...
Leather, Chenille
$7,343
H 28.75 in W 51.97 in D 35.44 in
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
Metal
$3,950
H 48.04 in W 25.99 in D 51.97 in
Gravity Balans Reclining Chair in tope by Peter Opsvik for Varier, Norway 1980s
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find am exceptionally rare "Gravity Balans" chair design by Peter Opsvik for Varier. This iconic piece features futuristic design easily recognized, it is ex...
Fabric, Wood
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