"The President" Lounge Chair Model 265 by Steen Ostergaard, circa 1968
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
An iconic example of Scandinavian Space Age design, this President Lounge Chair by Danish designer Steen Østergaard embodies the bold futurism and sculptural elegance that defined th...
Wool, Fiberglass
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Restored "President's" Stick Reed Rattan Lounge Chair W/ Tapered Leg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with Tapered legs was named such because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht the USS Potomac. 1930, Uni...
Rattan
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Vintage Art Deco "President's" High Stand Stick Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with high strand count arms was named such because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht, the USS Potomac,...
Rattan
$2,808Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Presidents Nantucket Stick Walnut Finished Reed Rattan Lounge Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully stick rattan “Nantucket” lounge chair features classic Walnut Finished stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and function. Eac...
Wicker, Rattan
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Stick Reed Rattan "President" Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Relax in this restored 1930 "President" stick rattan chaise lounge chair. The lounge features a spindle design with a fan back and sides and a soft and comfortable cushion top.
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
1960s Steen Ostergaard 'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chair for Cado, Denmark
By Ostergaard Steen, Cado
Located in Praha, CZ
- good (repolished ) original condition with minor signs of use - The fabric in good original condition
Fabric, Wood, Oak
3 French Salon Lounge Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
3 French salon Lounge chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, the official residence of the Federal President of Germany.
Beech
Pair of President Lounge Chairs by Steen Ostergaard
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of President lounge chairs designed in 1968 by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, Denmark.
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
President Lounge Chair by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1970s
By Poul Cadovius, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Haderslev, DK
The President lounge chair is unique and like new.
Felt, Fiberglass
Pair of Vintage Ostergaard Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1960s or 1970s pair of Steen Ostergaard space age Meteor “President” lounge chairs with matching ottomans designed for Cado, Denmark.
Upholstery, Fiberglass
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, upholstered in dark brown fabric.
Resin
Sold
H 31 in W 33 in D 38 in
Pair of Bielecky Brothers Wicker Rattan "President" Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Wilton, CT
The work of Bielecky Brothers represents several generations of family hand-crafted designs. These "President" lounge chairs earned their name from the Presidential yachts Bielecky B...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
American Art Deco Split Reed Stick Wicker Presidents Lounge Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Often referred to as Presidents chair, ready for use. Seat: 17.5" H / Arms: 22" H.
Linen, Velvet, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Restored "President's" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair was named such because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht the USS Potomac beginning in the late 1930s.
Rattan
Restored Stick Reed Rattan "President's" Lounge Club Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair was named such because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht the USS Potomac beginning in the late 1930s.
Rattan
"President's" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Mamma & Papa Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan Mamma and Papa lounge chair set with tapered legs named after the FDR using the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht the USS Potoma...
Rattan
Restored Art Deco "President's" High Stand Stick Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with high strand count arms was named such because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht the USS Potomac b...
Rattan
Sold
H 33 in W 35 in D 26 in
Restored "President's" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Chair with Tapered Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with Tapered legs was named such because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht the USS Potomac beginning i...
Rattan
Sold
H 30.5 in W 34 in D 27.5 in
1950’s Ficks Reed Presidents Stick Rattan Lounge Chair's Ottoman & Side Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
n extraordinary and complete 1950’s Ficks Reed “President’s Collection” rattan lounge suite, meticulously restored, refinished, and custom upholstered to capture the elegance of mid-...
Upholstery, Rattan
Presidents Art Deco Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Lounge Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Lounge Chair. This striking Nantucket lounge chair features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and functio...
Rattan
Presidents Art Deco 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...
Rattan
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Lounge Armchair and Ottoman Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Lounge Chair & Ottoman Living Room Set This striking Nantucket lounge set features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offerin...
Rattan
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Lounge Armchair and Ottoman Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Lounge Chair & Ottoman Living Room Set This striking Nantucket lounge set features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offerin...
Fabric, 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...
Rattan
Sold
H 35.5 in W 38 in D 34 in
Pair Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Lounge Armchairs with Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A terrific Pair of Stick Rattan Chairs in the Style of Art Deco. The pair are in beautiful condition with the rattan refinished. Each chair is very deep and comfy with a lumbar pil...
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
Restored Stick Reed Rattan "President" Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Relax in this restored 1930 "President" stick rattan chaise lounge chair. The lounge features a spindle design with a fan back and sides and a soft and comfortable cushion top.
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Bielecky Stick Wicker Rattan President Lounge Chairs
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of art deco style President's armchairs or lounge chairs made by Bielecky Brothers New York.
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 33.75 in W 34 in D 35.5 in
'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, 1968, Signed
By Steen Ostergaard, Cado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful pair of rare 'President' Lounge chairs, Model #265 by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, Denmark (each chair signed with Cado embossed logo on frame), was designed in 1968 and...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Sold
H 33.75 in W 34 in D 35.5 in
'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, 1968, Signed
By Cado, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful pair of rare 'President' Lounge chairs, Model #265 by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, Denmark (each chair signed with Cado embossed logo on frame), was designed in 1968 and...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Art Deco President's Rattan Sofa Lounge Chairs Living Room Set
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic living room set consisting of a President's sofa and a pair of President's lounge chairs named after FDR's rattan furniture aboard the USS Potomac.
Steel
Restored "President's" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair was named such because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht the USS Potomac beginning in the late 1930s.
Rattan
Sold
H 38 in W 25 in D 25 in
Restored "President's" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Chair with U Shaped Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with Tapered legs and U shipped Arms was named such because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht the USS ...
Rattan
Sold
H 576 in W 336 in D 288 in
Restored "President's" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Chair with Qaud Loop Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with Tapered legs and qaud loop arms was named such because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht the USS ...
Rattan
Sold
H 38 in W 23 in D 25 in
Restored Mom & Pop "President's" Stick Rattan Lounge Chairs Qaud Loop Arms, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Pair of Mom & pop "President's" Art Deco rattan and wicker lounge chairs with Tapered legs and quad loop arms was named because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his pr...
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Pair of Palecek Stick Rattan State President's Chairs
By Palecek Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Handsome design replicating chairs used on FDR's yacht, the USS Potomac, during his presidency. With white cotton duck loose seat and back cushions.Expertly crafted, these chairs fea...
Upholstery, Rattan
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