Unique Modernist Bent Plywood Cane Chair by Leandre Poisson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist bent plywood chair with woven cane seat, designed by architect Leandre Poisson.
Cane, Plywood
Modernist Wilkhahn Hartmut Lohmeyer Plywood Dining Chair 476A
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Teak armchair designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Modell 476 A . Back are made in plywood teak. The solid frame is made in darker teak. Red fabric Halingdal from Kvadrat. 3 cha...
Fabric, Teak
Brazilian Modernist Mid Century Plywood and Leather Shelter Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Lutz, FL
A true statement piece for your home. Vintage South American Moderohand crafted shelter chair done in ply with beautifully aged and patinaed leather with intricate stitching and dowl...
Leather, Plywood
Carter Brothers Classic MODERNIST Bent Plywood Scoop Chair with Rare ottoman
By Carter Brothers Inc.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paul and John Carter for Carter Brothers lounge chair ands ottoman. Classic Mid Century Modern... tufted white naugahyde and walnut bent plywood scoop chair with elusive (rare) mat...
Naugahyde, Plywood
Unusual Set 6 Industrial Modernist Bauhaus Bent Plywood Stacking Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set 6 industrial modernist bent plywood stacking chairs. Amazing design.
Bentwood, Plywood
Modernist Pair of Plywood Chairs, Carl Jacob C2 "Jason" for Kandya
By Carl Jacobs
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Jason chair was designed by the Danish designer Carl Jacobs but was manufactured by Kandya, a British firm. This lightweight, stackable, chair has gently tapering splayed wooden ...
Beech, Plywood
Classic Modernist Pair Plywood and iron chairs attrib to Wim Rietveld / eames st
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Pair Plywood and iron chairs attrib to Wim Rietveld / eames style..
Iron
Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany..
Iron
$417 / item
Modernist Tubular Cantilever Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This pair modernist chairs is in very good condition.
Chrome
Rare Modernist Wilkhahn Hartmut Lohmeyer Plywood Armchair 476A
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Teak armchair designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Modell 476 A. Beautiful sculpted Armrest deisgn. It´s the rare armrest version. There are 2 versions of armrest from this mode...
Fabric, Teak
Leandre Poisson Modernist Bent Plywood Upholstered Ottoman in Schumacher Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist bent ottoman with velvet cushion, designed by architect Leandre Poisson. The ottoman is comprised of a curved plywood base finished with two charming handles. We added a lo...
Velvet, Cane, Plywood
Martin Visser Modernist Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare modernist side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk, 1988.
Plywood
Pair of Barovero Italian Modernist Wooden Side Chairs
By Barovero
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of beautifully crafted side chairs by Barovero from the '50s. The chairs feature a curved plywood shell structure that seems to 'float' on top of the frame and the tapered legs....
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Plywood
Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare prototype side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk 1988. This chair is the pre production of model number SE20 and was eventually made in sev...
Plywood
Classic Modernist Chair . wood & iron by designed by Clifford Pascoe
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Design ! Plywood & iron chair by Clifford Pascoe feature thoughtful lines, and a curved birch backrest.
Iron
A SCANDINAVIAN MODERN MODERNIST "Knockdown" CHAIR by YNGVE EKSTROM, Sweden, 1960
By Yngve Ekström
Located in PARIS, FR
An amazing chair with compass feet and a Plywood back, Modernist, Forme Libre, Dansk, Scandinave, compass feet in birch wood, the seat in plywood held by two superb bronze nuts and b...
Bronze
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Kleinhans side chair , designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen . Early chair ,designed by two modern masters,, I believe this to be they're only collaboration... designed ...
Fabric, Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Modernist Set of 6 Chairs Italian Design by Fratelli Proserpio
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in London, GB
A beautiful modernist 1960s set of 6 chairs Italian design by Fratelli Proserpio, solid Teak wooden frame and back with upholstered leather seats, elegant legs on tapered feet. This ...
Bentwood, Plywood
Modernist Vintage Brown Four Dining Chairs Arne Jacobsen 3107 circa 1955 Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid Century Modern vintage authentic dining chairs model set of four ( 4 ) Model Number 3107 designed by Arne Jacobsen, circa 1955 and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 19...
Metal
Black Cerused Oak Modernist Lounge Chairs, Mohair and Leather
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Modernist Cube Lounge Chairs, Plywood, White Oak , Cerused Black with Mohair Seat and Lambskin Black leather bolster.
Lambskin, Mohair, Oak, Plywood
Early Eames Walnut LCW (lounge chair wood) c 1950s. Classic Modernist Design
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
The iconic LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) design has earned its place in the most important private and public collections the world over and for good reason. Using technology they develope...
Plywood
1960s Modernist Tilt / Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Murphy Miller, Plycraft
By Plycraft, Murphy Miller Inc.
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning pair 1960s lounge chairs by Murphy Miller. Button tufted upholstery, these gently used swivel lounge chairs boasts winged walnut armrests and original vinyl upholstery. Ni...
Metal
Modernist Up to Twelve Green Vintage Beech Stackable Dining Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid-Century Modern twelve ( 12 ) vintage dining chairs from beech in green color, Austrian design 1950s.
Beech, Plywood
Classic Modernist Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set 6
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Series 7 chair, designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and produced by Fritz Hansen, remains one of the most iconic pieces of modern furniture design. This particular...
Chrome
Modernist Classic Marcel Breuer Chaise Longue "Isokon" 1970s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Renens, CH
The Isokon Chaise Longue was originally created by Marcel Breuer during the late 1930s from his refuge in England, for the British firm Isokon. It was later produced under license by...
Plywood
Unusual Modernist Plywood Childs High Chair / Sculpture ...Amazing Design
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist Plywood Childs High Chair / Sculpture ...Amazing Design..Not certain where this was made??
Birch, Plywood
Matched Pair Modernist Jean Prouve Style Plywood Arm Chairs by Brunswick
By Brunswick Co., Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern molded maple plywood and steel tube armchairs by Brunswick from the 1950's. This is a wonderful example of how cutting edge mid century modern design made its way into post-wa...
Steel
$4,179Sale Price|20% Off
modernist Olof Kettunen Chair and Stool for Merivaara in plywood, Finland 1950s
By Olof Kettunen, Merva Merivaara.
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Very rare Olof Kettunen chair and stool for merivaara, finland 1950s. The chair and stool are made of four grey metal legs and an ash-tree plywood seat which curves upwards. A simpl...
Steel
Rare Pair Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet NY / Modernist
By Thonet, Joe Atkinson
Located in Buffalo, NY
This pair of vintage mid century modern bent plywood (Lounge) armchairs were designed by Joe Atkinson and manufactured by Thonet Industries in the United States circa 1950. This uniq...
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Set of Six Chic Ebonized Modernist Chroom Bauhaus Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six chroom Bauhaus chairs with plywood seat and backrest, 1930s The set has two armchairs and four normal chairs. German Art Deco black enameled wood armchair with chrome tri...
Metal
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Kleinhans armchair , designed by Charles eames and Eero Saarinen . Early chair ,designed by two modern masters,, I believe this to be they're only collaboration... designed ...
Naugahyde, Birch, Plywood
Rare Early 1930 Plywood Modernist Chairs
Located in Ghent, BE
Beautiful pair of 1930 plywood lounge chairs, with a great grey or yellow patina.
Plywood
Pair of Modernist Cubic Art Deco Painted Plywood Chairs
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Set of 2 early 1930s full painted plywood chairs, the plywood structure lays on a tripod construction held by wood plugs. The high back seating part is one single piece of plywoo...
Plywood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
Set of Four Modernist English 1960s Bent Ply and Beech Chairs
Located in London, GB
English, 1960s A stylish set of four modernist, interlocking, chairs. Made from plywood and beech.
Beech, Plywood
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Dining or Office Chair Re-Edition Dutch Modernist Design by Rob Parry, 1955
By Robert Parry
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
In 1955 Dutch industrial designers Rob Parry and Emile Truijen designed a project chair for the new office of the Dutch State Mining company ("Staatsmijnen"). The chair was never tak...
Metal
Herbert Von Thaden Plywood Chair
By Herbert Von Thaden
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Early American modernist plywood chair designed by Herbert Von Thaden.
Brass
Herbert Von Thaden Plywood Chair
By Herbert Von Thaden
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Early American modernist plywood chair designed by Herbert Von Thaden.
Brass
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H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Colourful Dutch Modernist Chairs, Wim Van Gelderen for 't Spectrum, 1950s
By 't Spectrum, Wim van Gelderen
Located in Aartselaar, BE
It's rare to find a pair of these Dutch modernist plywood chairs that were produced in the early 1950s.
Fabric, Wool, Plywood
J Hayward Kinetics Modernist-Style Bent Plywood Chairs
By R.J. Hayward 1
Located in Surrey, BC
These unusual Kinetics bent plywood chairs were made in the 1980s, although their look is Mid-Century Modern. The iron legs have a locking mechanism that allows you to connect the ch...
Metal
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H 28 in W 19 in D 20 in
Leandre Poisson Modernist Bent Plywood Upholstered Chair in Schumacher Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist bent plywood chair and ottoman, designed by architect Leandre Poisson.
Cane, Plywood, Velvet
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H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Modernist Dutch Architectural Plywood chair inspired by ''De Stijl'', 1970s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A yellow stained plywood modernist side or accent chair with a cubist, architectural appearance.
Plywood
Modernist Plywood Armchair Early 20th Century by Tatra
By Tatra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist Minimalist vanguard plywood armchair Beech, bentwood. Tatra, Czech Republic, 1930s. Measures: H 85 cm, W 55 cm, D 57 cm, SH 44 cm.
Wood
Modernist Plywood Armchair Early 20th Century by Tatra
By Tatra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Plywood armchair, beech, bentwood, Tatra, Czech Republic, 1930s. Measures: H 85 cm, W 55 cm, D 57 cm, SH 44 cm.
Beech
1960's Modernist Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These chairs are very reminiscent of Dan Cooper's PAKTO line of furniture that he designed for Drexel in the 1940's. The construction and materials are also very similar to designs b...
Steel
A Modernist Rocking Chair
Located in Tetbury, England
Dry untreated plywood and pine. Unknown maker but clearly influenced by the work of Axel Einar Hjoth, Alvar Aalto, Gerald Summers and Marcel Breuer. Anon, 1930s.
Pine, Plywood
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H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Roland Rainer Modernist Church Chairs, E & A Pollack, Switzerland, 1956
By Roland Rainer, Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack
Located in London, GB
Curved bent ply stacking chairs designed by the architect Roland Rainer for the Vienna City Hall in Austria, 1956. Made from a birch ply seat on a black painted beech frame. All c...
Birch, Plywood
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H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Modernist Folding Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Hopmi in Red Metal and Black Wood
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This piece is unmistakably a Rietveld! In 1932 Gerrit Rietveld designed a folding chair for the Hopmi bicycle parts factory for the Vreeburg cinema in Utrecht, the cinema in the apa...
Metal
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H 25.6 in W 24 in D 32.2 in
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto in natural birch wood with white bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve with solid birch c...
Birch, Plywood
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H 41 in W 34 in D 29 in
Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Leather, Plycraft, Classic Modernist
By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Plycraft lounge chair and ottoman, Amazing original condition, Extremely comfortable, Hand delivery avail to new York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY Mid-Centu...
Chrome
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H 41 in W 34 in D 29 in
Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Leather, Plycraft, Classic Modernist
By Lou App, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Plycraft lounge chair and ottoman, Amazing original condition, Extremely comfortable, Seldom seen version with wood back connectors. Hand delivery avail to new York City or a...
Chrome
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H 36.5 in W 36.5 in D 35 in
Classic Modernist 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic "Mr." Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Constructed of bent walnut plywood and upholstered in its original button tufted black Naugahyde, this chair sits atop an adjusta...
Naugahyde, Wood, Plywood
Classic Modernist Leather Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Selig
By Selig, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist leather Eames style lounge chair and ottoman by Selig, nice original condition, minor scratch to back side (see photo), extremely comfortable, great color.
Chrome
Classic Modernist Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Plycraft chair and ottoman, tilt / swivel. Beautifully reupholstered in a classic mid century modern color and fabric. Extremely comfortable. Hand delivery avail to New York ...
Chrome
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H 41.5 in W 33.75 in D 31 in
1960s Modernist Tilt / Swivel Lounge Chairs designed by Murphy Miller, Plycraft
By Murphy Miller Inc., Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning pair 1960s lounge chairs by Murphy Miller. Button tufted upholstery, these gently used swivel lounge chairs boasts winged walnut armrests and original vinyl upholstery. Ni...
Metal
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H 27 in W 22 in D 26 in
Charles Eames L C W (LOUNGE CHAIR) Leather seat and back, Modernist Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
An exceptional original LCW in factory leather for Herman Miller, These upholstered examples are very rare as they were only available for sale as a special order for five years be...
Leather, Plywood
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H 29.53 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Modernist Style Teak Faced Bent Ply and Tubular Steel Dining Chairs Set
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Set of 4 stacking dining chairs in teak faced bent plywood with tubular steel legs in the modernist style.
Teak, Plywood
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H 31.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Set of six Millefoglie Chairs by Biagio Cisotti and Sandra Laube for Plank
By Cisotti + Laube
Located in Winnetka, IL
This set of six modernist bent plywood chairs with chrome tubular legs were designed by Biagio Cisotti, Sandra Laube for Italian firm Plank have zebra wood design in the wood.
Chrome
Pair of Classic Modernist Bent Plywood Arm Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Gilbert Rohde, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
The shapely design of this pair of Thonet lounge chairs features stylish modern design, contrasting black Naugahyde and ergonomic design. Extremely comfortable seats make a unique ad...
Naugahyde, Plywood
George Mulhauser Rolling Desk for Plycraft, Classic Modernist
By Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
George Mulhauser Rolling Desk for Plycraft, Classic Mid-Century Modern design, Molded plywood seat and back..Bent- ply base,original castors,,Also retains original orange wool fabric,,,
Metal
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