$8,000 / set
H 27 in W 26.5 in D 22 in
Set of Four Chrome & Leather "Polar" Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn
By Esko Pajamies
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four chrome and leather "Polar" chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn, circa 1960s. This
Chrome
Esko Pajamies Polar Collection Lounge Chairs
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of lounge chairs from the Polar Collection by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies (1931-1990) and
Aluminum
$15,000 / set
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 40.56 in
Pair of "Polar" Lounge Chairs by Esko Pajamies, Finland 1960s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of “Polar” lounge chairs was designed by the eminent Finnish designer, Esko Pajamies, and
Leather, Wood
$29,500 / set
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 40.56 in
Set of Four "Polar" Lounge Chairs by Esko Pajamies, Finland 1960s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of four of “Polar” lounge chairs was designed by the eminent Finnish designer, Esko
Leather, Wood
$14,000 / set
H 32 in W 38 in D 38 in
Pair of Jean Royere Style Polar Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains
Located in Dallas, TX
. Reminiscent of the Jean Royere Polar lounge chairs these chairs will be the ones everyone wants to sit is.
Upholstery
French Ivory Lounge Chairs Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of 1970s fabulous French Style plush Ivory Lounge Chairs style
Fabric, Wood
$6,500
H 34.65 in W 35.24 in D 37.01 in
“Pele” Lounge Chair by Esko Pajamies for Lepokalusto, Finland 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies, manufactured by the Finnish furniture
Wood, Fabric
$3,608 / item
H 26.37 in W 42.12 in D 32.08 in
Customizable Tacchini Polar Modular Chair by PearsonLloyd
By PearsonLloyd, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric Polar is a seating system inspired by the icebergs of the
Leather, Fabric
Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
or Polar Bear chair is a design classic of the late 1940s and there are certainly elements in common
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort Lounge Chair in Faux Polar Bear Fur, Dutch 1957
By Artifort, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
it a nice and modern touch by reupholster it with a faux Polar Bear fur. This makes the chair soft
Faux Fur, Wood
Pair of Polar Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Polar chairs, 1970s. Recently reupholstered with off-white organic sheep skin
Pair of Polar Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Polar Chairs, 1970s. Recently reupholstered. Provenance: acquired from the private
Pair of Polar Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional pair of polar chairs, 1970s. Recently upholstered with off-white shearling fabric
Danish Cabinetmaker "Polar" Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique 1940s “Polar” chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker "Polar" Chairs, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique 1940s pair of “Polar” chairs are a great representation of the quality and
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
1960s Chrome ‘Polar’ Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo, Finland, a Pair
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s pair of “Polar L-1001P” chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo, Finland. Rotating seats sit atop
Chrome
Pair of Polar Bear Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 50's white lacquer chairs upholstered with white faux skin
Wood
Polar Bear Chair after Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A faithful circa 1980s reproduction of Jean Royère's classic Polar Bear chair, this extremely
Pair of Polar Bear style Swivel Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Velvet Swivel Chairs in the style of Jean Royere's Polar Bear chairs. The pair swivel on
Wood, Upholstery, Rosewood
1970s Modern French Plush Polar Bear White Lounge Chairs
By France & Søn
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s French style elegant Pair of Plush Polar Bear off white Lounge Chairs 27.5 H x 40.5 W x 29
Fabric, Wood
Pair of "Polar" Lounge Chairs by Esko Pajamies, Finland, 1960s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of “Polar” lounge chairs was designed by the eminent Finnish designer, Esko Pajamies, and
Leather, Oak
Pair of Jean Royere "Polaire" Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A grand pair of upholstered Polar bear/ ball chairs by famed french designer, Jean Royere. They are
Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 48.35 in W 31.25 in D 27 in
American Southern Wing Back Chair with Mahogany Turned Legs, circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
polar secondary woods. Chair Is attributed Richmond, VA.
Pine, Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
Sold
H 34.65 in W 35.24 in D 37.01 in
“Pele” Lounge Chair by Esko Pajamies for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
. His “Polar 1001” and “1003” chairs could be found on luxury liners sailing the black sea, while some
Bouclé, Oak
Sold
H 34.65 in W 35.24 in D 37.01 in
“Pele” Lounge Chair by Esko Pajamies for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies is, without a doubt, his most
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 35.24 in D 37.01 in
“Pele” Lounge Chair by Esko Pajamies for Lepokalusto, Finland 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
extra wide armrests to accommodate glasses and plates. His “Polar 1001” and “1003” chairs could be
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Polar Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional pair of polar chairs, 1970s. Recently upholstered with off-white sheep skin
Danish Cabinetmaker "Polar" Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique 1940s “Polar” chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Polar Bear Style Barrel Chairs after Jean Royere
By Milo Baughman, Jean Royère, Thayer Coggin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great, fully restored pair of midcentury polar bear style barrel chairs after Jean Royere.. Snag
Velvet
Pair of "Polar" Lounge Chairs by Esko Pajamies, Finland, 1960s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of “Polar” lounge chairs was designed by the eminent Finnish designer, Esko Pajamies, and
Leather, Oak
Set of Polar Bear Sofa and Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most beautiful set of Polar Bear sofa and chairs, upholstered in charcoal color shearling fabric
Upholstery
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Jean Royere
Located in Chicago, IL
These splendidly comfortable lounge chairs pay homage to the Ours Polaires (polar bear) sofa and
Bouclé, Pine
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in L 27.56 in
Midcentury Club or Cocktail Chair in Faux Polar Bear Fur and Teak, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nice club chair with minimal teak legs. We gave it a new fake Polar Bear fur upholstery for a warm
Faux Fur, Teak
Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
By Frank Oelke
Located in Padova, IT
Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...
Resin, Wood
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$9,238 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$6,727 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,487 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$1,737 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$8,646 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$16,818 / 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
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
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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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