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‘President’ Armchair by Michel Cadestin, for the Center Pompidou, France, 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Leather ‘President’ Armchair by Michel Cadestin, for the Center Pompidou, France, 1978 President
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret, LC/PJ-SI-44-A, Court's President Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Paris, FR
guaranteed authenticity. Armchair called “Juge”, circa 1955-1956 Solid teak, green cow skin Common Le
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Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Teak

President John F. and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House Bedroom Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
The Louis XVI Style chairs, painted in Cream and Robin's Egg Blue and covered in their original upholstery. First used by the Kennedys at their Georgetown house (at least 1 photo sho...
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20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair by Rene Gabriel, 1947
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair by Rene Gabriel, 1947 "Salon des artistes décorateurs", 1946. Medium-priced series of
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Armchair by Rene Gabriel, 1947
Armchair by Rene Gabriel, 1947
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in
Nicola Pagliara Armchair, Italy 1970s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Naples, IT
Delightful small armchair in black stained wood, upholstered in grey/black boucle' fabric with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Nicola Pagliara Armchair, Italy 1970s
Nicola Pagliara Armchair, Italy 1970s
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Italian Leather Armchair by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique armchair with its 1970s design by Claudio Salocchi is characterized by the rotating
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20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Italian Leather Armchair by Claudio Salocchi
Italian Leather Armchair by Claudio Salocchi
H 29.53 in W 40.16 in D 35.44 in
Model 62 A Armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare pair of model 62A table or desk armchairs designed by Arne Vodder. The lines and finishes are
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Model 62 A Armchairs by Arne Vodder
Model 62 A Armchairs by Arne Vodder
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, Circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A rare Jacques Adnet armchair dating from the 1950s. Constructed on an angular black metal frame
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, Circa 1950
Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, Circa 1950
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
Jacques Adnet Pair of Black Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Fortie Art Deco pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet in black French polish with bronze mounts
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Jacques Adnet Pair of Black Armchairs
Jacques Adnet Pair of Black Armchairs
H 35 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Jacques Adnet Set of Six Rosewood Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco set of six armchairs by Jacques Adnet in rosewood, circa 1935. 24” wide x
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

pair of oak armchairs by René Gabriel 1946
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pair of oak armchairs circa 1946 His notoriety in serial production is growing In 1945 he was
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

pair of oak armchairs by René Gabriel 1946
pair of oak armchairs by René Gabriel 1946
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Philippe Starck Cinemascope Armchair in Goose Feather Padding, 2017
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Starck, if all presidents and kings in the world had an exceptionally comfortable armchair like
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alias 376 Indoor Armchair By Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. In 2000 he received the title of “Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana” from President Ciampi for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning iconic cotton strap, webbed, lounge, armchair, 652W design (1943) early edition
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Alias 370_O Dehors Outdoor Armchair with Upholstery & Aubergine Lacquered Frame
By Michele de Lucchi, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 370_O Dehors Outdoor Armchair with Upholstery & Aubergine Lacquered Frame by Michele De Lucch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Baleri Italia Richard III Armchair in Black Leather by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
interiors in the Elysée Palace and the Richard III became President François Mitterrand’s favorite armchair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

French Mid-century Armchair, by Jean Pascaud & Vadim Androusov
By Vadim Androusov, Jean Pascaud
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century light mahogany armchair with gilt bronze sabot feet and armrest supported by
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Armchairs by Ladislav Vrátník for Prague Castle, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Prague 8, CZ
President of the Czech Republic (formerly Czechoslovakia) Material bronze, wood, original leather
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Chrome, Metal

1980's Philippe Starck 'J Lang' Armchairs, Signed « Aleph by Starck »
By Philippe Starck
Located in New York, NY
The J Lang armchair, a striking creation by the esteemed Philippe Starck, captivates with its bold
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Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Armchair in Oak and Leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1935
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair in Oak and Leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1936 Oak armchair with an upside down backrest
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Alias 370_O Dehors Outdoor Armchair with Upholstery and White Lacquered Frame
By Michele de Lucchi, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 370_O Dehors Outdoor Armchair with Upholstery and White Lacquered Frame by Michele De Lucch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Alias D10 Trigono Armchair in Grey Upholstery with Natural Oak Frame
By Michele de Lucchi, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias D10 Trigono Armchair in Grey Upholstery with Natural Oak Frame by Michele De Lucch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Alias D10 Trigono Armchair in Beige Upholstery with Natural Oak Frame
By Michele de Lucchi, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias D10 Trigono Armchair in Beige Upholstery with Natural Oak Frame by Michele De Lucch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Alias 370_O Dehors Armchair in Light Grey Upholstery with Black Lacquered Frame
By Michele de Lucchi, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 370_O Dehors Armchair in Light Grey Upholstery with Black Lacquered Frame by Michele De Lucch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage MCM Chrome & Royal Blue Fabric Armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company
By Hibriten
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern royal blue and chrome armchairs by Hibriten Chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Ignazio Gardella Pair of Armchairs mod. Digamma for Gavina, 1950s
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Turin, Turin
National Prize for Architecture (1955), the Gold Medal of the President of the Republic to the Benemeriti
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of French Art Nouveau Armchairs by, Louis Majorelle Arm Chairs
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
A pair of Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau carved wood "Aubépine" armchairs by, Louis
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 Aquilon Teak Armchairs by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
wall lamp (1953), the Vampire armchair (1954), the Tulipe chair (1956) and the Président desk (1961
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Vintage 1960s European Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed and produced by Jacob Kjær in Denmark in the late
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Yellow Modern Armchair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow Modern Armchair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938 Bridge Armchair in
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Set of Furniture by Pierre Guariche, Low Table, 2 Armchairs and 2 Side Tables
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Vampire armchair (1954), the Tulipe chair (1956) or the Président desk (1961). They were exhibited several
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Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Teak

Contemporary Chair for Ursula in Stucco Jesemonite
Located in London, GB
In April 2020 the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of
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2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stucco

Pair French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Lounge Chairs, Style Armand Albert Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of French Modern neoclassical style Curile form armchairs or club chairs in solid bronze
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Steen Ostergaard for CADO 'born in 1935'
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
Danish designer Pair of "President Lounge Chair 265" armchairs in molded white fiberglass
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Vintage 1980s European Armchairs

Materials

Resin

Steen Ostergaard for CADO 'born in 1935'
Steen Ostergaard for CADO 'born in 1935'
H 33.47 in W 31.89 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Giotto Stoppino Tubolar Chrome Steel and Leather Italian Chairs, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, Tecnosalotto
Located in Roma, IT
Industrial Design) since 1960, he was one of the board members of the association, and he was president from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

American Victorian Natural Wicker Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
upholstered seat and back. (Provenance: President Calvin Coolidge's private railroad car on the Boston & Maine
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20th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

James Irvine Style Set of 4 Dining Chairs Design for Thonet Musee d'Orsay Paris
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Four stackable beechwood armchairs manufactured by Thonet for the Musee D'Orsay Restaurant in Paris
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Large and Imposing Regency Nautical Chair Made for the Alliance Assurance Comp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
sort are known to have been made as presidents’ chairs for banking halls etc.
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Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Two Neo Renaissance Arm Chairs
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
1950 by the Majors of Temesfujfalu and later by ex-Romanian President Ceausescu. Cert. of origin
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Two Neo Renaissance Arm Chairs
Two Neo Renaissance Arm Chairs
H 50 in W 28 in D 25 in
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Lounge Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Freshly made custom-made large stick rattan "Nantucket" lounge chair featuring wicker wrappings with holders for both drinks and magazines. Seat Height 18" Also available in any qua...
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1990s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Lounge Armchair and Ottoman Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1990s large stick rattan "Nantucket" lounge chair and ottoman living room set featuring wicker wrappings with holders for both drinks and magazines. Included in this 2 chairs...
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1990s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pasqualina Swivel President Chair by Grassi&Bianchi and RedCreative
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Swivel armchair high back with tubular steel frame completely covered in hard leather; metal seat
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2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

"President's" Art Deco Stick Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan Livingroom was named such because FDR used the same type of
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Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Painted David Barrett Barrel Back Armchairs, Pair
By David Barrett, Dorothy Draper
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Painted David Barrett Barrel Back Armchairs, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of late 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Fantastic F598 armchair, also called Groovy, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1972. This
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt Acorn Brown Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of vintage captains’ armchairs by A. Brandt comprised of solid ranch oak with acorn
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
just beautiful SET of Sofa & 2 Wingback Armchairs by Prof. Karl Nothelfer - Designed in 1957
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Philippe Starck Cinemascope Ottoman in Goose Feather Padding, 2017
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is possible to order the armchair with back and seat made in different categories of fabrics and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Paulin - Concorde F780 Lounge Chairs with their table
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Paulin (1966). Each armchair: width 56 cm, depth 76, seat height: 33 cm. Very good conditions. Pierre
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Alias 371_O Dehors 2 Seater Sofa in Light Grey Seat with Black Lacquered Frame
By Michele de Lucchi, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 370_O Dehors Armchair in Light Grey Upholstery with Black Lacquered Frame by Michele De Lucch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

“Adam and Eve”
By Jack Levine
Located in Southampton, NY
American culture. His painting Welcome Home (1946), which features an armchair general flanked by
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1960s Post-Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Archival Paper

Confidential Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Set Sofa
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rare full set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Hi-Glob Philippe Starck Bar Stools for Kartell, Italy, 1993
By Philippe Starck
Located in Weesp, NL
-French President François Mitterrand, on the recommendation of his Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, chose
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1990s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Louis XVI Style Bergère Giltwood Salon Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
or parlor set, comprising of a two-corps settee and two armchairs, all upholstered in a blue raw-silk
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Living Room Sets

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Vladimir Kagan (1927-1988) Tufted Livid Velvet 'Unicorn" Sofa Model U522, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Germantown, MD
which includes a table, armless chair, armchair, sofa of different sizes ranging from loveseat to semi
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century Black Italian Sofatable, Auxiliartable, Marble by Natuzzi
By Natuzzi
Located in Valladolid, ES
Italian high-end furniture company founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, the group's president, CEO and
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2010s Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Wooden Nightstand Sc 50 Model by Carlo Salocchi for Sormani 60's, Italy
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Catania, IT
Distico table, the Paione sofa or the Vivalda and Vivaldina armchair series. Salocchi was Vice President
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s in Kvadrat Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Vorst, BE
Vintage Oyster armchair model 157 from the 1960s. Completely new upholstery (new foam and
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS
By Magis, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
armchair and the Elysée shelving system were born. The origins of Elysée date back to 1971. In this year
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

Materials

Plywood

"Centro" revolving bookcase, by Claudio Salocchi, Ed. Sormani, Italy, circa 1960
By Claudio Salocchi, Luigi Sormani
Located in Paris, FR
industriels since 1967, he was vice-president from 1988 to 1990. 4] He has been curator and jury member of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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President Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic president armchair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every president armchair was constructed with great care. Find 40 options for an antique or vintage president armchair now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer president armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A president armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made president armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alias, Michele de Lucchi and Jacques Adnet are consistently popular.

How Much is a President Armchair?

The average selling price for a president armchair at 1stDibs is $7,400, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.

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