The Iconic "Anneau" (AP-14) by Pierre Paulin for A.P. Polak The Netherlands 1956
By Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful Anneau Chair designed by Pierre Paulin produced by Dutch manufacturer AP Polak.
Steel, Chrome
original leather Ap-14 Anneau chair by Pierre Paulin for Ap Polak, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Rare AP-14 “Anneau” armchair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by AP Originals in 1954. This early design, created before his famous work for Artifort, reflects Paulin’s interes...
Steel
“Anneau” chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 1950s and produced by AP Polak
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning and rare AP-14 “Anneau” chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 1950s and produced by AP Polak.
Steel
Pierre Paulin AP-14 "Anneau" Butterfly Chair by AP Polak, 1950's
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning AP-14 "Anneau" chair is designed by Pierre Paulin. It is manufactured by AP Polak in the 50's.
Metal
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 31.11 in D 31.5 in
Loveseat by Hein Salomonson for AP Polak, Netherlands, circa 1950
By Hein Salomonson
Located in Wilnis, UT
Stunning loveseat designed by Hein Salomonson, manufactured by AP Polak, Netherlands circa 1950. This chair is a very popular piece of Dutch Design, thanks to it's beautiful yet m...
Metal, Chrome
Salomonson Chromed Armchair
By Hein Salomonson, AP Originals
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed in the 1960s by Hein Salomonson for AP Originals, also known under the name of Polak. Bankers lounge chair, chromed frame and black mixed wool upholstery.
Chrome
Rare Leather Lounge Chair by A. Polak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare cognac leather and brushed steel lounge chair manufactured by AP Originals, Abraham Polak Meubelindustrie and sold at the time by Metz & Co in Amsterdam.
Steel
Anneau Chair by Pierre Paulin for A. Polak
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The 'Anneau' Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for AP Polak (Manufacturer)designed in 1955, features a tubular steel frame and white saddle leather upholstery.
Steel
Lounge Chair by Hein Salomonson for AP Originals 'A. Polak'
By AP Originals
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Lounge chair by Hein Salomonson for AP Originals (A. Polak).
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Early 1st Edition Pierre Paulin AP14 Lounge Chair for a Polak, 1954
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare 1st edition AP-14 chair by Pierre Paulin for A. Polak. This is one if his first designs and the predecessor of his famous butterfly chair.
Metal
Pierre Paulin AP-14 cognac leather armchair for A. Polak, 1955
By Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning and rare AP-14 “Anneau” chair, designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in the 1950s and produced by AP Polak.
Metal
ANNEAU AP-14 LOUNGE CHAIR Pierre Paulin for Polak
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Forest, BE
AP14 lounge chair also known as “Anneau” by Pierre Paulin for Polak.
Metal
Anneau Chair by Pierre Paulin for AP Polak (Model Ap-14)
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Long Island City, NY
The 'Anneau' Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for AP Polak (Manufacturer)designed in 1955, features a tubular steel frame and white saddle leather upholstery.
Steel
Sold
H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 25.2 in
Pierre Paulin model AP-14 “Anneau” lounge chair AP Polak France 1954
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Rare model AP-14 “Anneau” lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for AP Polak, France, circa 1954.
Metal
Hein Salomonson AP Originals Lounge Chairs, Holland, 1960
By Hein Salomonson
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of lounge chairs model AP60 designed by Hein Salomonson for AP Original (Polak), Holland 1960.
Sold
H 25.2 in W 32.29 in D 26.78 in
Pierre Paulin AP-14 'Anneau' Butterfly Chair with New Saddle Leather, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare AP-14 Butterfly chair by Pierre Paulin for A. Polak in 1955. Reupholstered in a beautiful new saddle leather made with extreme high quality craftsmanship by a centuries old...
Chrome
Sold
H 26.78 in W 31.11 in D 26.78 in
Pierre Paulin AP-14 "Anneau" Butterfly Chair, New White Saddle Leather, AP Polak
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Hitchin, England
A newly upholstered in white saddle leather AP-14 Pierre Paulin "Anneau" chair manufactured by AP Polak. The dual metal tubular steel frames, connected with clips, suspend the whi...
Steel
Bruno Polak RP-7 Chair
By Bruno Pollack, PEL, UK 1
Located in London, GB
Rare Bauhaus inspired armchair ‘RP-7′ by Bruno Pollak for PEL, Oldbury in 1932. The slung black leather upholstery is original. The armless version of the chair is part of the V&A co...
Metal
Anneau Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in Tetbury, England
A scarce first edition AP-14 'Anneau' armchair, designed in 1955 by Pierre Paulin, produced by AP originals (A. Polak). The chair has a silver painted steel frame and retains its or...
Leather
Hein Salomonson AP Originals Lounge Chair Set Holland, 1960
By AP Originals, Hein Salomonson
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice lounge chair and ottoman model AP60 designed by Hein Salomonson for AP Original (Polak), Holland 1960.
Steel
Hein Salomonson AP Originals Lounge Chair Set, Holland, 1960
By Hein Salomonson
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice lounge chair model AP60 designed by Theo Tempelman for AP Original (Polak), Holland,1960.
Steel
Sold
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 26.78 in
AP14 Lounge Chair “Anneau” by Pierre Paulin for AP Originals 50s
By Pierre Paulin, AP Originals
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Polak) 50’s. Unique chairs as they are reupholstered in reinforced cow hide.
Metal
Cerused Oak Art Deco Chairs by Michel Polak, Belgium, 1930s, Pair
By Joseph De Coene
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Art Deco chairs with cerused finish on oak, designed by famed Swiss architect Michel Polak.
Leather, Oak
Set of 4 Bruno Pollak Bauhaus RP-7 Chairs for PEL Oldbury, 1932
By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Bruno Pollack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Bruno Polak Bauhaus stacking chairs with tubular chrome frames.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
Cerused Oak Art Deco Chairs by Michel Polak, Set of 4, Belgium, 1930s
By Joseph De Coene
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four Art Deco oak chairs with cerused finish designed by famed Swiss architect Michel Polak.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in
Chromed Steel Wire Base and Leather Easy Chairs Attributed to Hein Salomonson
By Hein Salomonson
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Polak 1960s Beautiful chromed steel wire base with natural brown aniline leather upholstery The seatings are reminiscent to the early Volkswagen car upholstery Full restorat...
Steel, Chrome
Sling Lounge Chair by A. Polak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sling lounge chair by A. Polak, Netherlands, 1958.
Leather
Sold
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Rare Lounge Chair “Ra” by Dutch designer Pierre Thielen Studio Industrial Design
By Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Ra chair by Dutch designer Pierre Thielen 1960’s This chair is only produced in very small numbers late 1960's and was purchased at Metz & Co the modern furniture store in Amsterd...
Steel
Leather and Brushed Steel Lounge Chair by Polak, Netherlands, circa 1958
Located in Woudrichem, NL
The chair has a cognac leather sling seat and a brushed steel frame.
Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in
Vintage Green Leather Cubic Lounge Chair by Hein Salomonson, 1960s Dutch Design
By Hein Salomonson
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
This great cube lounge chair, executed in a great quality dark green leather, was designed by Hein Salomonson and manufactered by A.Polak, Amsterdam 1960s.
Chrome
Pair of Bruno Pollak Bauhaus RP-7 Chairs for PEL Oldbury, 1932
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Bruno Polak Bauhaus stacking chairs with tubular chrome frames.
Aluminum
Rare beautiful lounge chair by Pierre Paulin , AP14
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Sittard, NL
Rare ap14, Pierre Paulin lounge chairs, made by A. Polak, Holland. 4 indentical chairs avaible.
Steel
Pierre Paulin Rare Easy Chair for A. Polak
By Pierre Paulin
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
The seating is attached to the frame, only on the armrests. This chair was the precursor of Paulins famous butterfly chair.
Steel
Sold
H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 25.2 in
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Anneau Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, 1955 Polak
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern lounge chair AP 14, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1955 and executed by Dutch manufacturer AP Polak.
Metal
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Metal, Leather, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and metal "F-444" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.8” H x 32.75” W x 29.5” D ...
Metal
$3,850
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Paulin F444 Lounge Chair in Black Leather – All Original, Vintage
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
A true design classic, this vintage F444 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort embodies the relaxed, sculptural elegance of 1960s modernism. The chair features its original blac...
Steel
$2,950
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Leather Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli & Artifort
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage Leather Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli & Artifort, Italy, 1970s Description: This striking Alky lounge chair is a celebrated piece of Italian design by ...
Aluminum, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic PK-33 Ottoman in camel leather, designed by Poul Kjærholm, produced by Fritz Hansen. Stainless steel frame is a nod to Kjærholm's affinity for industrial materials, employed a...
Stainless Steel
Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chair, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautifully patinated F444 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin. Pierre Paulin designed this lounge in the 1960s for the well-known manufacturer Artifort. These chairs are becoming increasi...
Chrome
Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Kjærholm lounge chair in patinated tan leather. Frame of brushed steel. Model PK22, made by Fritz Hansen.
Stainless Steel
$1,900
H 32.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
Paulistano Lounge Chair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto (1 of 2)
By OBJEKTO, Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Originally designed for the Paulistano Athletic Club in São Paulo, Brazil, the Paulistano Armchair’s frame is a continuous 17-foot-long piece of solid steel that’s welded in a single...
Metal
$6,294
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair E. Kold Christensen Denmark Steel Leather 1968
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Munster, NRW
First edition of the PK20 lounge chair, a graceful, elegant masterpiece created in 1968 by Danish designer Poul Kjaerholm for Ejvind Kold Christensen. It consists of an aesthetic c...
Steel
$4,399 / item
H 25.5 in W 30.3 in D 33.4 in
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' lounge chair upholstered in Harp ivory fabric (24- Fabric group A). Paulin designed the 'Pach...
Cotton, Wood
$2,680
H 37.8 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
"Butterfly" Chair designed by Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original "Butterfly" chair black lacquered metal and original red leather, suede. Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari. Manufactured from 1947-1975 by Knoll International. An absolute au...
Metal
$11,072 / set
H 25.2 in W 31.5 in D 26.78 in
Pierre Paulin Butterfly Lounge Chairs model F675, Artifort The Netherlands 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pierre Paulin Butterfly chairs model F675, Artifort The Netherlands 1963 First rare early editions. Reupholstered years ago and now already broken in like your favorite baseball Gl...
Steel
$3,850
H 33.86 in W 35.04 in D 31.5 in
First Edition Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An early Oyster Lounge Chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, dating from the 1960s. This exceptional example has been expertly restored and newly upholstered, featuring fres...
Metal
$5,137
H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort. This lovely chair has the original high quality Kvad...
Fabric, Foam
Pierre Paulin F444 Lounge Chair Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The F444 chair by Pierre Paulin is a true design classic. With its metal frame and saddle leather seat, it has a strong and elegant look. This is an early edition of the chair, makin...
Metal
Pierre Paulin F300 Lounge Chair by Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Highland, IN
Pierre Paulin's sublime sculptural sensibility is on full display with this F300 lounge chair designed in 1964 for Artifort. The one piece form in smooth fiberglass curves, folds a...
Fiberglass
$2,272
H 32.29 in W 33.86 in D 23.63 in
This is the iconic Artifort Oyster armchair by designer Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
This is the iconic Artifort Oyster armchair by designer Pierre Paulin, distinguished by its elegant, organic shell shape and slender metal base. Upholstery by De Ploeg . Upholstery ...
Wool
BUTTERFLY CHAIR "AP-14" by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
BUTTERFLY CHAIR "AP-14" by Pierre Paulin,1950s The fabric is also original vintage, so there is some structural damage, but otherwise, everything is fine.
Steel
$14,569 / set
H 25.2 in W 31.89 in D 25.6 in
Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of model F675 chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1963. These chairs have nickel-plated geometric frames that are visually st...
Steel
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