$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, France, 1970s. Seat height: 17.5”
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 Jordan Prima Alpaca bouclé (Color B1040 French Vanilla) Measures: 28.5 H x 23.5 W x ...
Stainless Steel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Monumental Omnibus Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental three-piece sectional Omnibus sofa by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s. This very large sofa would look great in any Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary home. The scale is wonderful...
Upholstery, Lucite
Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco burlwood armoire cabinet. The doors retain their original door latches, handles and working lock and key. Made in UK circa 1930s.
Burl
$16,781 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$13,800 / set
H 27.96 in W 44.1 in D 33.86 in
Post-Modern French Pair of Lounge Chairs in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brushed steel, fabric, France, 1970s These armchairs are a prime example of the 1970s French design movement, which emphasized modernism and industrial materi...
Steel
$12,400
H 24.5 in W 172 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman Ivory Cream Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There can hardly be a more emblematic Mid-Century Modern sofa than the Milo Baughman semi-circular sectional sofa circa 1970s made by Thayer Coggin. The most well known and admired o...
Upholstery
$220,000
H 8.27 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Studio B.B.P.R. 1962 Ceiling Light for Arteluce, Lacquered Aluminum
By Studio BBPR, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Arteluce, ceiling light, model ‘2045/p’, lacquered aluminum, acid-etched prismatic glass, Italy, 1962 This playful ceiling light is designed by Studio B.B.P.R. f...
Metal, Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Sectional Sofa, 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Two Piece Sectional Sofa. Circa .1970. Original fabric is in great condition. Measurements and a drawing is in pictures.
Upholstery
$8,497 / item
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...
Metal
Sergio Mazza, Wall Lights, Steel, Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of steel and glass wall lights designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide, Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 9.75” W x 15.5” D Back Plate Dimension...
Steel
Joe D'urso Polished Stainless Steel Coffee Table
By Joe D'Urso
Located in Dallas, TX
A polished stainless steel table with safety glass top. Designed by Joe Durso for Knoll.
Stainless Steel
Pair of Tables by Joe D'Urso for Knoll
By Joe D'Urso
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of custom tables designed by Joe D'Urso for Knoll. This unusual pair were custom ordered with a textured black paint. These are all original with safety glass and casters.
Steel
Joe D'Urso Safety Wire Glass Side Table for Knoll, Model 6022t
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A relatively uncommon and desirable table designed by Joe D'Urso for Knoll, circa 1980s. Table features a high polish steel frame on 3 quarters of the table, along with an open side,...
Stainless Steel
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Black Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Iconic 1950's party sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This is the Model 5407 Chesterfield style sofa in black leather. Original leather. The wide arms and long le...
Leather
Douglas armchair by Pierre Folie
By Pierre Folie
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
One of the rarest armchair from the 1970´s by Pierre Folie for the Jacques Charpentier edition. This iconic armchair in stainless steel and leather is in perfect conditon
Stainless Steel
$8,750 / set
H 34 in W 16.5 in D 21 in
Pierre Folie French Mid Century Chrome Dining Chairs Set of Eight
By Pierre Folie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Sculptural Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs, designed by Pierre Folie, France, circa 1970s. They retain their original vibrant red vinyl upholstery. If you would prefer ...
Metal, Chrome
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