$9,500 / set
H 33.75 in W 17.25 in D 21.25 in
Pierre Folie, Dining Chairs, Chrome Metal, Velvet, France, 1970s
By Pierre Folie
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 6 beige velvet and chrome-plated steel dining or side chairs designed by Pierre Folie
Chrome
Pierre Folie 'Chaffeuse' Steel Lounge Chair, circa 1970s
By Pierre Folie
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Pierre Folie 'Chaffeuse' steel lounge chair, circa 1970s Powder-coated stainless steel, Sandra
Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 16 in D 10 in
Travertine Table Lamp from Fratelli Mannelli for Signa
By Signa, Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large rectangular travertine base receives natural coarseness and decorative impressions. The shade features a two part diffuser in way of a cylindrical paper inner diffuser coupled ...
Travertine
$3,050 / set
H 9 in W 6 in D 5.375 in
Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Polished Nickel, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirror poli...
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sleek writing desk featuring a dual-panel tabletop with a crisp white finish and red trim. This piece offers a minimalist aesthetic perfect for any contemporary space. The sturdy met...
Metal
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Loveseat / Armchair, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Carlo Scarpa Cornaro loveseat / armchair, pure Alpaca fabric, Italy. Produced by Gavina in the 1970s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Chrome
$1,627 / set
H 7.88 in Dm 6.7 in
Pair of grey wall lamps by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Livio Castiglioni, Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of swiveling spots made of grey lacquered metal designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo in the 1970s. The spots can also be used as ceiling lamps. The spots ...
Metal, Aluminum
$1,800
H 35.5 in W 33 in D 10.5 in
Postmodern American Studio Craft Sculptural Wood Display Console Shelf 1990s
Located in Troy, MI
American studio craft sculptural shelf or console table circa 1990s Unique Memphis inspired step design executed in ash and walnut with dovetail joinery and lower wave stretcher So...
Wood
Black CP1 Wall Light by Charlotte Perriand, France 1968
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand from the 1960’s designed for the apartments of the ski resort Les Arcs in the French Alps (sold individually). Fixtures do not i...
Metal, Enamel
$6,631
H 32.29 in W 28.75 in D 30.71 in
Rare Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda for Artifort in Wool Fabric, 1960s
By Artifort, Bengt Ruda
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful lounge chair manufactured by the Dutch company Artifort in very good condition. This very cosy mid-century lounge chair was designed by Bengt Ruda and is one of his most e...
Fabric, Wool, Wood, Beech
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise Lounge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (19/20th Century) chaise lounge with round woven back and seat
Hickory
$2,756 / item
H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Customizable Zanotta Cowhide April Folding Chair by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in New York, NY
Folding chair. 18/8 stainless steel frame. Aluminum alloy joints. Removable cover in Vip (also for outdoor, fire-resistant and anti-bacterial), in Telastrong or in cowhide 95. One o...
Cowhide
$9,600 / set
H 29 in W 27 in D 40 in
Pair of Signed Green Corduroy Slipper Chairs by Steiner Sièges - France 1970's
By Michel Ducaroy, Annie Hiéronimus, Siege Steiner
Located in New York, NY
Graphic pair of 1970's slipper chairs in the style of Michel Ducaroy and Annie Hieronimus. Original upholstery. In good vintage condition. Siege Steiner signature underneath both cha...
Upholstery
$2,980 / set
H 16.54 in Dm 17.72 in
Pair Reel-Shaped Solid Wood Stools with Leather Cushion, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of reel shaped solid wood stools. Movable leather covered cushions, steel feet on base to preserve cut round edge. Two sets available, price per set.
Leather, Wood
$10,127
H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 32.29 in
Early Edition 'Gomma' Chair by De Pas, D'Urbino e Lomazzi for BBB Emmebonacina
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Hellouw, NL
This early edition GOMMA chair by BBB Emmebonacina is a stunning embodiment of 1970s Italian design, exuding a unique blend of playful form and functional comfort. This particular pi...
Fabric, Foam
Mirrored Xception Executive Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern executive desk made by Xception with a beautifully figured oak case and mirrored facings. Two drawers, a file drawer, and a pencil drawer. As shown in the last...
Oak
$1,450 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal
By Dal Vera
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dal Vera, 'Les Arcs' chairs, selected by Charlotte Perriand, black leather, chrome-plated metal, circa 1970 This well-constructed pair of chairs were manufactured by Dal Vera and s...
Metal, Chrome
Contemporary peach resin organic laya dining table
Located in 1204, CH
Laurids Gallée (1989) is an Austrian designer based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. From early childhood he was exposed to creative practices, and after briefly studying anthropology, he ...
Epoxy Resin
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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.
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