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Unique Set of Two Prototype Dining Chairs
Unique Set of Two Prototype Dining Chairs

Unique Set of Two Prototype Dining Chairs

Located in Munich, DE

designed and made by kit nichelson around 1935 . made in limited quantities by the brother of sculptor ben nicholson, who created his famous standard chair for the pioneer health cen...

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Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Jordan Mozer Prototype Victory Lounge Chair from Artists Collection
Jordan Mozer Prototype Victory Lounge Chair from Artists Collection

Jordan Mozer Prototype Victory Lounge Chair from Artists Collection

By Jordan Mozer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Victory lounge chair prototype designed by Jordan Mozer was acquired from the artists private collection.

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

One of Four Prototype Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel in Oregon Pine
One of Four Prototype Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel in Oregon Pine

One of Four Prototype Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel in Oregon Pine

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Munich, DE

Made by Poul Christiansen. A set of four chairs plus table have been exhibited at the 'Snedkerlaugs Möbeludstilling' in Copenhagen, 1962. This model was never in serial production. ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Prototype Charles and Ray Eames Rope Edge Dax
Prototype Charles and Ray Eames Rope Edge Dax

Prototype Charles and Ray Eames Rope Edge Dax

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

Exceptional example of the Charles and Ray Eames Dax molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow. This is an early chair made by Z...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Very Rare Prototype Wing Chairs, Halabala Model H-269, 1930s
Set of Two Very Rare Prototype Wing Chairs, Halabala Model H-269, 1930s

Set of Two Very Rare Prototype Wing Chairs, Halabala Model H-269, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, gabric - Only one of its kind - Very good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eero Saarinen prototype  ''ladies wombchair''  De Coene Belgium
Eero Saarinen prototype  ''ladies wombchair''  De Coene Belgium

Eero Saarinen prototype ''ladies wombchair'' De Coene Belgium

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen, De Coene Frères

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Will Nel himself has confirmed that this chair is the original factory prototype and retains its original wool upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Tokyo Protoype by Carl Axel Acking from the Acking Estate
1950s Tokyo Protoype by Carl Axel Acking from the Acking Estate

1950s Tokyo Protoype by Carl Axel Acking from the Acking Estate

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Hägersten, SE

Prototype chair of Ackings perhaps most famous designed the Tokyo chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Important 1968 Plexiglass Dining Set by Casati & Ponzio for Comfort, Italy, Rare
Important 1968 Plexiglass Dining Set by Casati & Ponzio for Comfort, Italy, Rare

Important 1968 Plexiglass Dining Set by Casati & Ponzio for Comfort, Italy, Rare

By Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

The original small set of prototype chairs fabricated for the IL GRIFONCINO were produced in a special type of transparent plexiglass with an invisible special additive which glow...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Prototype from Italy 1960 Attributed to Sergio Mazza
Prototype from Italy 1960 Attributed to Sergio Mazza

Prototype from Italy 1960 Attributed to Sergio Mazza

By Sergio Mazza

Located in Munster, NRW

A unique masterpiece from the 1960s. You will never find the same chair. A must have for any plastic collection or museum. Chipping at the lower rear edge.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Bay Area Architect Designed Made Bent Plywood Prototype Lounge by Jonathan Odom
Bay Area Architect Designed Made Bent Plywood Prototype Lounge by Jonathan Odom

Bay Area Architect Designed Made Bent Plywood Prototype Lounge by Jonathan Odom

Located in Oakland, CA

This chair was a study in ergonomics using the dimensions and posture of Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion Chair of 1929. constructed of 3/4" plywood and kerf bending for smooth...

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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Wegner Prototype of Model CH21 in Original Yellow Painted Wood
Wegner Prototype of Model CH21 in Original Yellow Painted Wood

Wegner Prototype of Model CH21 in Original Yellow Painted Wood

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Valby, 84

The chair has been standing in the home of Ella Hansen in Kochsgade in Odense.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Sushi Chair.
Sushi Chair.

Sushi Chair.

Sold|$10,000

Sushi Chair.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

The sushi chair is a prototype by the campang brother Humberto & Fernndo.

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Early 20th Century Chairs

Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh Chair
Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh Chair

Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Antwerp, BE

Chandigarh study model chair prototype piece which was never incorporated in Chandigarh woven linen seating Designed by Corbusier cousin, Pierre Jeanneret.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Unique Painted Handmade Sculpture Chair Dilmos Edizioni Colorful Geometric
Unique Painted Handmade Sculpture Chair Dilmos Edizioni Colorful Geometric

Unique Painted Handmade Sculpture Chair Dilmos Edizioni Colorful Geometric

By Dilmos Edizioni, Monica Taverniti

Located in Milan, IT

Unique painted prototype of a wooden chair, entirely handmade by the author.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint

Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen ''Bamboo Chair'' 2008
Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen ''Bamboo Chair'' 2008

Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen ''Bamboo Chair'' 2008

By Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen, Tejo Remy

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

In one of the images the final Bamboo chair is surrounded by the two prototypes of this chair.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs

Robert Whitton One off Aluminum Matte Black Chair
Robert Whitton One off Aluminum Matte Black Chair

Robert Whitton One off Aluminum Matte Black Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Robert Whitton prototype aluminum chair, circa late 1980's. This one off example has been newly powder coated in a matte black.   

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Memphis style Chair
Memphis style Chair

Memphis style Chair

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Memphis Chair, possible prototype, maker unknown

Category

20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

ERNEST RACE NEPTUNE CHAIR
ERNEST RACE NEPTUNE CHAIR

ERNEST RACE NEPTUNE CHAIR

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

The chair was developed by Peter Kidman of Aylesbury Bros and initial versions were made in beech laminate , Race gave an early prototypical pair of these chairs to Kidman and this e...

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Vintage 1950s English Lounge Chairs

Prototype Robert Whitton Chair
Prototype Robert Whitton Chair

Prototype Robert Whitton Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Early prototype sculpted aluminum chair by architect and designer Robert Whitton, circa 1989.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pre Production Herman Miller Chair
Pre Production Herman Miller Chair

Pre Production Herman Miller Chair

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This chair was purchased from a former Herman Miller executive and was the prototype for this limited production chair.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé Dark-Stained Oak Chaise Tout Bois Chair by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Dark-Stained Oak Chaise Tout Bois Chair by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Dark-Stained Oak Chaise Tout Bois Chair by Vitra

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Prouvé created several prototypes of this chair during the war for the purpose of testing its structural strength as well as the joints, leg position and connection between the seat ...

Category

2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Six Frank Gehry Corrugated Cardboard Chairs
Six Frank Gehry Corrugated Cardboard Chairs

Six Frank Gehry Corrugated Cardboard Chairs

By Frank Gehry

Located in North Miami, FL

A rare and unusual set of Frank Gehry corrugated cardboard chairs. Possibly a prototype. Gehry is an iconic architect who applied his experience in designing his furniture.

Category

1990s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Midcentury Patio Chairs, Belgium Design, 1960s
Midcentury Patio Chairs, Belgium Design, 1960s

Midcentury Patio Chairs, Belgium Design, 1960s

By Willy Van Der Meeren

Located in Antwerp, BE

Unknown prototype lounge chair designed in style by Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax Belgium Design 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Chairs by Charlotte Perriand. Ed. Steph Simon dining chair rush chair
Set of 4 Chairs by Charlotte Perriand. Ed. Steph Simon dining chair rush chair

Set of 4 Chairs by Charlotte Perriand. Ed. Steph Simon dining chair rush chair

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The first prototype of the Méribel Chair was created during her visit to Japan.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Ash, Paper

Set of Iconic Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer
Set of Iconic Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer

Set of Iconic Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Gardena, CA

After first producing the Model B3 Chair prototype, Kandinsky was so enthralled with the chair that Breuer decided to produce another for Wassily Kandinsky himself.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by Xavier Lust
Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by Xavier Lust

Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by Xavier Lust

By Xavier Lust

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cognac leather prototype lounge chair with steel frame and perforated steel bedding.

Category

2010s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dan Johnson, "Gazelle" Lounge Chairs, Patinated Bronze, Cane, Italy, circa 1955
Dan Johnson, "Gazelle" Lounge Chairs, Patinated Bronze, Cane, Italy, circa 1955

Dan Johnson, "Gazelle" Lounge Chairs, Patinated Bronze, Cane, Italy, circa 1955

By Dan Johnson

Located in High Point, NC

Due to high production costs only a limited number of works from the initial “Gazelle”-series were produced. A prototype for the Gazelle lounge chair can be found in the permanent co...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Prototype Red Robert Whitton Chair
Prototype Red Robert Whitton Chair

Prototype Red Robert Whitton Chair

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Sculpted aluminum protype chair by architect and designer Robert Whitton circa early 1990's. Features a perforated seat and back with a rolling bar that moves for ease of entry into ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Space Age High Back Fiberglass Swivel Chairs, Montreal Expo 67
Pair of Space Age High Back Fiberglass Swivel Chairs, Montreal Expo 67

Pair of Space Age High Back Fiberglass Swivel Chairs, Montreal Expo 67

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of Space Age high back fiberglass swivel chairs, possible prototypes made for Expo 67 (Montreal).

Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

PK 22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjearholm for Fritz Hansen, Oxblood Leather
PK 22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjearholm for Fritz Hansen, Oxblood Leather

PK 22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjearholm for Fritz Hansen, Oxblood Leather

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in San Diego, CA

He moved on to work at Fritz Hansen, for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes. In 1955, Kjærholm started collaborating with manufacturer Ejvind Kol...

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Decorative Leather & Burl Wood Art-Deco Style Lounge Or Side chair, 1970's
Decorative Leather & Burl Wood Art-Deco Style Lounge Or Side chair, 1970's

Decorative Leather & Burl Wood Art-Deco Style Lounge Or Side chair, 1970's

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

This is a very unique and decorative chair, possibly a prototype or 1/1. In original condition, slight bumps and losses on the veneer.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

'Pillow Lounge Chair' in Red Lacquer and Faux Fur by Schimmel & Schweikle
'Pillow Lounge Chair' in Red Lacquer and Faux Fur by Schimmel & Schweikle

'Pillow Lounge Chair' in Red Lacquer and Faux Fur by Schimmel & Schweikle

By alfa.brussels

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pillow lounge chair (prototype) Sizes: width 129 cm, depth 118 cm, height 87 cm material: wood, PU-foam, faux fur, car paint edition: prototype, unique piece.

Category

2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Lacquer

Pair of Wassily Leather Strap and Chrome Club Chairs in Style of Marcel Breuer
Pair of Wassily Leather Strap and Chrome Club Chairs in Style of Marcel Breuer

Pair of Wassily Leather Strap and Chrome Club Chairs in Style of Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Hopewell, NJ

After first producing the Model B3 Chair prototype, Kandinsky was so enthralled with the chair that Breuer decided to produce another for Wassily Kandinsky himself.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Meribel Dining Chair by Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon, Paris, 1960s
Vintage Meribel Dining Chair by Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon, Paris, 1960s

Vintage Meribel Dining Chair by Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon, Paris, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon

Located in Brussels, Brussels

The first prototypes of the iconic chair have been imagined during her stay in Japan.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Pine

Set of 6 Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926
Set of 6 Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926

Set of 6 Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In 1927 he built homes for the famous Werkbund exhibition in Stuttgart and designed the prototype of the cantilevered tubular chair. Stam also taught at the Bauhaus (1928-29).

Category

Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Stackable S Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1973
Set of 4 Stackable S Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1973

Set of 4 Stackable S Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1973

By Verner Panton

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

As early as 1949-50, Panton began drafting chairs with no rear legs during his studies. At the end of the fifties he developed the prototype for the “Panton-Chair” in plastic but he...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Dutch prototype leather easy chair 1960's
Dutch prototype leather easy chair 1960's

Dutch prototype leather easy chair 1960's

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A raw looking leather prototype easy chair from the 1960's Thick brown saddle leather and a one piece black tubular frame

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Prototype Polished Aluminum Chair by Robert Whitton
Prototype Polished Aluminum Chair by Robert Whitton

Prototype Polished Aluminum Chair by Robert Whitton

By Robert Whitton

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Prototype polished aluminum chair by Robert Whitton circa early 1980's.

Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

RICHARD SCHULTZ
RICHARD SCHULTZ

RICHARD SCHULTZ

Sold|$1,500

RICHARD SCHULTZ

By Knoll, Richard Schultz

Located in Chicago, IL

Armless Lounge Chair,possibly a prototype. This style was never made for production and is a unique piece.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare & Genuine Victorian, circa 1860 Chesterfield Buttoned Captains Office Chair
Rare & Genuine Victorian, circa 1860 Chesterfield Buttoned Captains Office Chair

Rare & Genuine Victorian, circa 1860 Chesterfield Buttoned Captains Office Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and original Victorian, circa 1860 Chesterfield buttoned captains office chair This is the chair that all modern pieces ...

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Wooden Vintage Slatted Popstical Stick Chair, Prototype, 1980s
Wooden Vintage Slatted Popstical Stick Chair, Prototype, 1980s

Wooden Vintage Slatted Popstical Stick Chair, Prototype, 1980s

Located in Hilversum, NL

Rare wooden vintage slatted popstical stick design chair, prototype, 1980s. A unique piece!

Category

Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Lounge Armchair Model Rex 120, Designed by Niko Kralj, Slovenia 60s
Mid Century Lounge Armchair Model Rex 120, Designed by Niko Kralj, Slovenia 60s

Mid Century Lounge Armchair Model Rex 120, Designed by Niko Kralj, Slovenia 60s

By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik

Located in Lucija, SI

Rex 120 is the first prototype of the iconic Rex chair. Designed by Niko Kralj in the 60s and produced by Stol Kamnik.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Paul Evans
Paul Evans

Paul Evans

Sold|$16,000

Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Studio Prototype Studio for Directional Chair. Bronze resin over wood.This Chair came from former Evans employee and is unique.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

MILO BAUGHMAN
MILO BAUGHMAN

MILO BAUGHMAN

Sold|$14,000

MILO BAUGHMAN

Located in Chicago, IL

Baughman for Directional, Pair of Prototype lounge Chairs: This pair was the first of this rare cantilevered version and was in The Merchandise Mart Plaza's Directional Showroom.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Loungechair in Walnut and Fabric Attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, 1960s
Loungechair in Walnut and Fabric Attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, 1960s

Loungechair in Walnut and Fabric Attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Uithoorn, NL

The resemblance, the lines, the shapes, everything points towards a prototype of the Elisabeth Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen when seeing this magnificent chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Søren Risvang prototype lounge chair in rosewood produced in Denmark
Søren Risvang prototype lounge chair in rosewood produced in Denmark

Søren Risvang prototype lounge chair in rosewood produced in Denmark

By Søren Risvang

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare prototype lounge chair designed by Søren Risvang. Produced by Søren Risvang in Denmark.

Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm Model PK24  Chaise Lounge for Fritz Hansen
Poul Kjaerholm Model PK24  Chaise Lounge for Fritz Hansen

Poul Kjaerholm Model PK24 Chaise Lounge for Fritz Hansen

By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen

Located in San Diego, CA

He moved on to work at Fritz Hansen, for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes. In 1955, Kjærholm started collaborating with manufacturer Ejvind Kol...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Prototype for the "Rex" Chair
Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Prototype for the "Rex" Chair

Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Prototype for the "Rex" Chair

By Niko Kralj

Located in Kingston, NY

Offered is a REX chair by Niko Kralj. This is a non-folding REX chair prototype for the iconic Mid-Century Modern REX folding armchair which was produced by Stol 120, molded beech be...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Prototype DAF Armchair
George Nelson Prototype DAF Armchair

George Nelson Prototype DAF Armchair

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

From the estate of a prominent Mid-Century Modern collector this rare working prototype arm shell chair was used per production as a experimental unit.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Prototype Viscount David Linley Folding Desk and Chair in Satin Birch Art Modern
Prototype Viscount David Linley Folding Desk and Chair in Satin Birch Art Modern

Prototype Viscount David Linley Folding Desk and Chair in Satin Birch Art Modern

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original prototype folding desk and chair from David Linley A very good looking and well made desk, in birch, very much the Art Mo...

Category

20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Purple Panton Chair, 1973
Purple Panton Chair, 1973

Purple Panton Chair, 1973

By Herman Miller, Verner Panton

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

As early as 1949-1950, Panton began drafting chairs with no rear legs during his studies. At the end of the fifties he developed the prototype for the “Panton-Chair” in plastic but h...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Harvey Probber chairs
Pair of Harvey Probber chairs

Pair of Harvey Probber chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Great designed pair of H.Probber chairs(probably prototype that never went in to production)with sculptural bent plywood upper part,supported by sleek tapered solid walnut legs.Origi...

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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

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Prototype Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the prototype chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every prototype chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a prototype chair, we have 88 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the prototype chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A prototype chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one prototype chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rob Edley Welborn, ClassiCon and Gruppo Alchimia produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Prototype Chair?

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