Pilot Low Back Swivel Chair by Barber & Osgerby for Knoll, USA, 2016
By Knoll, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Pilot Low Back swivel chair designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for Knoll, USA
Aluminum
$7,500
H 31.5 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
Arne Norell Pilot Lounge Chairs, Beech Wood & Upholstery, Sweden, 1985
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Pilot lounge chairs by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, designed in 1967. Norell was
Upholstery, Beech
$5,095 / item
H 31.5 in W 30 in D 31.25 in
Pilot Lounge Chair in Oiled Walnut by Scott Mason for Wooda
By Scott Mason, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
Cod, Scott Mason’s next-generation design, the Pilot Lounge Chair for Wooda, combines 3D modeling and
Hardwood, Walnut
$2,200
H 31.88 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
2021 Knoll Pilot Low Back Armless Chair by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
By Knoll, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original low-back Pilot lounge chair, designed by the British design duo Edward Barber
Steel
$1,700
H 29.5 in W 16 in D 25.5 in
Iron and Woven Rush Pilot or Passenger Seat from a circa 1920s Aircraft
Located in Chicago, IL
photographs and confirmed that your chair is either a pilot or passenger seat from a 1920s era aircraft.”
Iron
$2,625 / item
H 15.875 in W 24 in D 19.25 in
Pilot Lounge Chair Ottoman in Oiled Walnut by Scott Mason for Wooda
By Scott Mason, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
Drawing inspiration from the iconic “Captain’s Chair,” a fixture of his childhood summers on Cape
Hardwood, Walnut
$45,000 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 29 in
Important Early Prototype French Helicopter Chairs Attributed to Louis Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare prototypes from the early history of the helicopter: Two French helicopter chairs
Aluminum, Steel
$16,000 / set
H 32.25 in W 24.87 in D 24 in
Set of Eight 1967 Herman Miller Eames PACC Armshell Chairs in Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, who acquired these directly from Pilot Life Insurance. The chairs are remarkably intact, though
Aluminum, Steel
$4,350
H 39.77 in W 24.81 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Fly Aer Lingus Travel The Easy Way Midcentury Art
By John Bainbridge
Located in London, GB
Lingus Irish Air Lines - depicting a hand of a pilot as a comfortable chair holding a passenger with a
Paper
Unavailable
H 39 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Black Leather Tall Back "Pilot" Chair, Sweden, 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Swedish lounge chair in original black leather that has faded to a dark grey in many areas
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 39.38 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Wonderful Arne Norell Pilot Chairs Two High Back Lounge Sweden Leather and Beech
By Arne Norell
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful pair of Arne Norell pilot chairs two. High back version - comfortable lounge chairs. Made
Leather, Beech
Armchair by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in London, GB
Great highback Pilot chair by Swede Arne Norell. Newly upholstered in a handwoven wool fabric.
Pair of Arne Norell 'Pilot' Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arne Norell 'Pilot' lounge chairs produced by Norell Mobel AB.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Pilot by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 4 easy chairs model Pilot designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 27.17 in
French Easy Chairs by Claude Vassal for Les Magasins Pilotes, Late 1950s
By Claude Vassal
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A pair of easy chairs by French designer Claude Vassal for Les Magasins Pilotes. Black metal legs
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 27.17 in
Pair of French Easy Chairs by Claude Vassal for Les Magasins Pilotes, Late 1950s
By Claude Vassal
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A pair of easy chairs by French designer Claude Vassal for Les Magasins Pilotes. Black metal legs
Metal
Pair of Leather 'Pilot' Armchairs by Arne Norell, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A pair of 'Pilot' lounge chairs in beige leather and on birch feet by Arne Norell for Norell Mobel
Leather, Birch
Sold
H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Armchair and Ottoman in Raf Simon Pilot Fabric STOCK
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Orange lowchair Pilot by Kvadrat #552 orange Orange slice ottoman footstool Pilot by Kvadrat
Fabric
"Pilot" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell, Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of “Pilot” armchairs designed by Arne Norell in 1967. Manufactured by his own company in
Leather, Beech
Leather "Pilot" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell, Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of “Pilot” armchairs designed by Arne Norell in 1967. Manufactured by his own company in
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 27.17 in
Pair of French Easy Chairs by Claude Vassal for Les Magasins Pilotes, Late 1950s
By Claude Vassal
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A pair of easy chairs by French designer Claude Vassal for Les Magasins Pilotes. Black metal legs
Metal
Vintage Armchairs by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Pilot model chairs designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell in 1967. Consisting of an
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 32.49 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Verner Panton Prototype Panton Chair Pilot, Production of 1967-1968
By Verner Panton, BASF
Located in Munster, NRW
Very Rare Verner Panton, Panton Chair pilot production of 1967-68. Construction of cold-pressed
Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Pilot by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model pilot designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 39.4 in W 27.25 in D 30.4 in
2023 Knoll Pilot Swivel Lounge Chair w/ High Back by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original high-back Pilot lounge chair, model BO30-AU, designed by the British design duo
Steel
Arne Norell Model 'Pilot' Armchair, Sweden, 1970s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful easy chair, model 'Pilot' designed by Arne Norell in the early 1970s and produced by
Upholstery, Birch
Pilot ejection seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular seats with original lettering, handles etc. 16 in total available. 6 in Los Angeles
Aluminum
Midcentury Arne Norell "Pilot" Easy Chair, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Malmo, SE
A midcentury easy chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The chair was manufactured by Arne Norell
Leather
Extraordinary Rocket-powered Pilot's Ejection Seat
Located in New York, NY
A fully automated, rocket-powered pilot's ejection chair from a Royal Air Force Canberra Nuclear
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pilot's Helicopter Chair Upholstered in Cow Hide
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Vietnam era helicopter chair upholster in beautiful cow hide. Polished to a mirror finish
Aluminum
$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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$3,487 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
$6,520
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 26.38 in
Søren Hansen, Rare Sofa / Bench Model 2240 for Fritz Hansen, 1939
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat sofa, model 2240, made of Beech wood designed by Søren Hansen in 1939 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. A rare find and very collectable piece. As a sculptural piece, this ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
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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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