Pipsan Saarinen Swanson For Ficks Reed
Set of Four Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed Sitting Patio Outdoor Chairs
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of four restored Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson outdoor patio sitting chairs for Ficks Reed
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
$4,800 / set
H 38 in W 19 in D 21 in
Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chairs set indoor, outdoor designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,355 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson "Sol-Air" Patio Chair for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Oakland, CA
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed "Sol-Air" patio chair formed and welded steel frame with all
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pipsan for Ficks Reed Wrought Iron “Sol-Air” Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed Wrought Iron “Sol-Air” Lounge Patio Sling
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,350 / set
H 38 in W 19 in D 21 in
Saarinen Swanson Ficks Reed Wrought Iron with Wood Frame Couch
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eva Lisa Saarinen Swanson daughter of Eliel Saarinen and sister of Eero Saarinen married Robert
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 69 in D 32 in
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Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Dining or Patio Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Merced, CA
Set of 4 rare chairs designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Cincinnati company, Ficks Reed, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Sol-Air Lounge Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson for Fick’s Reed
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Portland, OR
Pair modernist lounge chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson for Fick’s Reed. Arms of oak, solid wrought
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Modernist Redwood Slat Dining Table by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson for Ficks Reed
Located in Portland, OR
Designed by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson for Ficks Reed in 1949. The slatted top is made from redwood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
H 28 in W 60 in D 29.5 in
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Chairs, Wrought Iron + Rattan, Organic Modern Set of 4
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Set of 4 wrought iron and rattan side or dining chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Iron & Rattan Set of 6 Chairs, Ficks Reed, 1950s
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 indoor / outdoor dining chairs by designer Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed. Made
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 37 in W 17.25 in D 21.5 in
Iron and Rattan Indoor and Outdoor Patio Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chair set indoor, outdoor dining chairs by designer Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for
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Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Six Iron and Rattan Indoor and Outdoor Patio Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chair set indoor, outdoor dining chairs by designer Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
1950's Rattan Bamboo and Blackened Steel Side Chairs (Pair)
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rattan and Bamboo Side Chair by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed
Blackened steel legs
Angled
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge for Ficks Reed Sol Air
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Miami, FL
Eva-Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson and her husband, J. Robert F. Swanson for Swanson and Associates
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Sol Air Set of 4 Outdoor Chairs 1950s Ficks Reed Co.
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $5,800....Designed in 1950 by Eva-Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson and her husband, J
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.75 in W 27.5 in D 26.5 in
Pipsan Saarinen & J. Robert F. Swanson, Table, Steel, Pine Ficks Reed, 1949
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, J. Robert F. Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A dining table designed by husband and wife duo Pipsan Saarinen Swanson & J. Robert F. Swanson
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.5 in W 60 in D 29.5 in
Pipsan Saarinen & J. Robert F. Swanson, Benches, Steel, Pine Ficks Reed 1949
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, J. Robert F. Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A pair benches designed by husband and wife duo Pipsan Saarinen Swanson & J. Robert F. Swanson
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
H 18 in W 46 in D 17.5 in
Pipsan Saarinen, Lounge Chairs, White Leather Rope, Steel, Pine Ficks Reed, 1949
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, J. Robert F. Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of lounge chairs designed by husband and wife duo Pipsan Saarinen Swanson & J. Robert F
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 30.5 in D 32.5 in
Pipsan Saarinen, Lounge Chairs, White Fabric, Rope, Steel, Pine Ficks Reed, 1949
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, J. Robert F. Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of lounge chairs designed by husband and wife duo Pipsan Saarinen Swanson & J. Robert F
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 30 in L 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Slipper Chairs Wood and Wrought Iron Saarinen
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, on wood and wrought iron frames, circa the 1950s. Attributed to Eva Lisa Pipsan Saarinen for Ficks
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
H 29 in W 23 in D 31 in
Set of Four Side Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four “Sol-Air” patio side chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed Co. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed Outdoor Patio Armchairs
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of restored Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson outdoor patio arm chairs for Ficks Reed, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed Wrought Iron 'Sol-Air' Patio Armchairs
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Sharon, CT
From the Sol-Air Series furniture designed late 40's for Ficks Reed, by the Saarinen Swanson Design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35 in W 24.25 in D 26 in
6 Iron and Cane Dining Chairs by Eva-Lisa Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six, Pipsan Saarinen Swanson by Ficks Reed.
Pipsan (born Eva Lisa) Saarinen Swanson, designer of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 37.25 in W 16.5 in D 22.5 in
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Chairs, Wrought Iron + Rattan, Organic Modern Set of 4
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of 4 wrought iron and rattan side or dining chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of Ten Iron, Rattan Indoor, Outdoor Patio Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage set indoor, outdoor dining chairs by designer Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 27.56 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Single Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Captain Chair
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A single “Sol-Air” patio armchairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed Co. The sturdily
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pipsan Saarinen, Sofa, White Fabric, Rope, Steel, Pine Ficks Reed, 1949
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed, J. Robert F. Swanson
Located in High Point, NC
A sofa designed by husband and wife duo Pipsan Saarinen Swanson & J. Robert F. Swanson. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Wood Frame Wrought Iron Leg Lounge Chairs
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eva Lisa Saarinen Swanson daughter of Eliel Saarinen and sister of Eero Saarinen married Robert
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Barstools by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Iron Cane 1960s
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson wrought iron and cane barstools, attributed to Ficks Reed, circa the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 44 in W 16.5 in D 19 in
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks-Reed
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Sol-Air Lounge Chairs for Ficks-Reed. One armless and one armchair, both
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Iron Patio Dining Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
attributed to Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson for Ficks Reed. Chairs are overall in wonderful condition with natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eva Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson Lounge Chair for Ficks-Reed
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Maastricht, NL
Early 1950s lounge chair designed by Eva Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson (American, born Finland
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Eva Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson Lounge Chairs for Ficks-Reed
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Maastricht, NL
Early 1950s lounge chairs designed by Eva Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson (American, born Finland
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 31.11 in
1940 Eliel and Pipsan Saarinen for Ficks Reed Co. Pair of Lounges -Sol-Air
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Hudson, NY
restored frames, new-old-stock canvas with cotton rope. The canvas will flatten-out with use, has been stored folded for years. Solid oak arms. Very comfortable and a unique pair.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Chaise
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful two position chaise by Pipsan Saarinen for Ficks Reed Furniture. The chaise is designed
Category
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pipsan Saarinen Lounge
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 1950s lounge designed by Eva Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson (American, born Finland, 1905
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Chairs and Low Table Saarinen Associates
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Associates (Eliel Saarinen, Pipsan Saarinen Swanson, and Robert Swanson) for Ficks-Reed. These are among
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Iron
PAIR of Vintage Lounges
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, Pipsan Saarinen Swanson and Robert Swanson) for Ficks-Reed.
Pictured in major design
Category
20th Century American Chaise Longues
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Iron and Cane Chair for Ficks Reed, 1950s
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in San Diego, CA
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson iron and cane chair. It was part of the Sol-Air Group, produced by Ficks
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
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