Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
version and any afterward were then known as the "Standard" chair. This chair became one of the most
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
version and any afterward were then known as the "Standard" chair. This chair became one of the most
Steel
$1,335 / item
H 32.25 in W 16.5 in D 19.25 in
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Gray Metal for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and gray metal for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early
Steel
$1,335 / item
H 32.25 in W 16.5 in D 19.25 in
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Blue Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and blue metal for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Zürich, CH
different angles. These chairs were produced in France for Cité Cansado, a town in north-western
Steel
Mid-Century Jean Prouvè All Wood Standard Armchair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Jean Prouve standard chair in all wood for Ateliers Jean Prouvè 1941. A rare collectors piece.
Wood
“Standard” Chair, Jean Prouvé, France, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An iconic example of mid-century French design, the Standard Chair by Jean Prouvé embodies the
Steel
Jean Prouvé, Pair of Standard Chairs, model 306, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of original "semi-metal" Standard chairs, model 306, designed by Jean Prouvé, and dating from
Metal, Enamel
$6,072
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Unusual interpretation Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair, France, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
material configuration never produced by Prouvé himself. This chair is unmistakably shaped by his
Metal
$23,682
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by
Metal
$28,541
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by
Metal
$21,253
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 20.48 in
Jean Prouvé Chaise mod. Standard dite "Tout Bois", France 1941
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Jean PROUVÉ (1901 -1984) - Chaise standard dite "Tout Bois" SOLID WOOD AND PLYWOOD "TOUT BOIS
Oak, Plywood
$800 / item
H 32.25 in W 16.5 in D 19.25 in
Jean Prouve for Vitra Standard SP Dining Chairs in Japanese Red w/ Plastic Seat
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Standard SP Dining Chairs, Model 204, initially designed in 1934 by Jean Prouve. These
Steel
$800 / item
H 32.25 in W 16.5 in D 19.25 in
New in Box Jean Prouve for Vitra Standard SP Dining Chairs in Green w/ Grey Seat
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Standard SP Dining Chairs, Model 204, initially designed in 1934 by Jean Prouve. These
Steel
$720Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in W 18 in D 25 in
Industrial Side Chairs in the Manner of Jean Prouve
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of vintage, industrial side chairs in the manner of Jean Prouve's classic Standard chair
Metal
Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
iconic Revolt chair alongside Prouvé’s Standard chair, highlighting their shared design philosophy and
Metal
Mid Century French Modern Lacquered Sunburst Sideboard
Located in Tulsa, OK
. ### Notable Designers and Pieces: 1. **Jean Prouvé**: - **Standard Chair**: Known for its industrial
Mahogany, Maple, Oak
Set of Ten Jean Prouvé "Standard" Chairs, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Great early set of ten black "Standard" chairs, style 305 manufactured by Atelier Prouve in the
Steel
Unavailable
H 32 in W 16.25 in D 18 in
Jean Prouvé Model 305 Black Standard Chair by Atelier Prouvé circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jean Prouvé Model 305 Black Standard Chair by Atelier Prouvé Circa 1950 Rare and important mid
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Standard Chair Designed by Jean Prouve, circa 1950, France, Red, Original
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Standard chair by Jean Prouvé was commissioned after the Second World War for the Social
Steel
Unavailable
H 27.55 in W 48.42 in D 24.8 in
Jean Prouvé Dactylo Desk No. BD 41 & Black Standard Chair Circa 1948
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jean Prouvé Dactylo desk no. BD 41 & black standard chair Circa 1948 Rare and important mid
Steel
Vitra Standard Chair in Dark Oak & Ecru by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
designer Jean Prouvé incorporated this simple insight in his design for the Standard Chair: while steel
Metal
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Standard Chair by Jean Prouve, Model Métropole No. 305, circa 1950, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, ES
Standard chair, model Métropole No. 305 chair designed by Jean Prouvé. Made of bent steel and
Steel
Vitra Standard SP Chair in Olive & Ecru by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
seat shell and backrest of the Standard SP (Siège en Plastique) chair by Jean Prouvé are available in a
Plastic
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Vitra Standard SP Chair in Citron & Chocolate by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
seat shell and backrest of the Standard SP (Siège en Plastique) chair by Jean Prouvé are available in a
Plastic
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Vitra Standard Chair in Dark Oak & Japanese Red by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
designer Jean Prouvé incorporated this simple insight in his design for the Standard Chair: while steel
Metal
Vitra Standard Chair in Dark Oak and Black by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
designer Jean Prouvé incorporated this simple insight in his design for the standard chair: while steel
Metal
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Vitra Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Black by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
designer Jean Prouvé incorporated this simple insight in his design for the Standard Chair: while steel
Metal
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Vitra Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
designer Jean Prouvé incorporated this simple insight in his design for the Standard Chair: while steel
Metal
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Vitra Standard SP Chair in Basalt and Deep Black by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
seat shell and backrest of the Standard SP (Siège en Plastique) chair by Jean Prouvé are available in a
Plastic
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Vitra Standard SP Chair in Deep Black and Basalt by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
seat shell and backrest of the Standard SP (Siège en Plastique) chair by Jean Prouvé are available in a
Plastic
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Vitra Standard SP Chair in Teak Brown and Mint by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
seat shell and backrest of the Standard SP (Siège en Plastique) chair by Jean Prouvé are available in a
Plastic
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Vitra Standard SP Chair in Teak Brown and Japanese Red by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
seat shell and backrest of the Standard SP (Siège en Plastique) chair by Jean Prouvé are available in a
Plastic
8 Mixed Vitra Standard SP Chairs
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Qty: 2 Base: Ecru / Back and seat: Olive / Glides: Hard glides Qty: 2 Base: Japanese red / Back and seat: Deep black / Glides: Hard glides Qty: 1 Base: Mint / Back and seat: ...
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Ten Modern Stacking Chairs by Austrian Architect Franz Schuster 1950s
By Franz Schuster
Located in Wien, AT
for Wiener Stadthalle Chair, we can even see some references to Jean Prouve "Tout Boise"
Beech
Jean Prouvé, Standard Chair, Metropole No.305, 1950s Original
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé, Standard Chair, known as model Metropole N. 305 Red painted folded and tubular steel
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
The classic Standard chair was originally designed by Jean Prouvé in 1934. This is the desirable
Steel
Sold
H 32.09 in W 16.34 in D 18.51 in
Jean Prouvé, Standard Chair, model 305, from the CEA, Marcoule, authentic c.1954
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé, Standard Chair, model 305, from the CEA Building at Marcoule which was a pioneering
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair "Tout Bois", 1941
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Standard Chair model "Tout Bois" designed by Jean Prouvé in 1941. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouvé
Wood
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair SP in Teak Brown and Mint for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé standard chair SP in Teak brown and mint metal for Vitra. The standard SP chair is a
Steel
Jean Prouve Standard Chairs for Vitra - Set of Three
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three Standard chairs with white lacquered seats and backs on a black lacquered steel frame
Metal
Jean Prouve Standard Chair for Vitra Edition 2002
Located in Astoria, NY
Jean Prouve (French, 1901-1984), Standard Chair for Vitra Edition 2002 in oak and patinated black
Oak
Six Prouve Standard Chair 2002 Vitra edition Switzerland
By Jean-Pierre Vitrac
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chairs designed by Prouve in the 50's for the University of Paris have been reissued by Vitra. The
Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
The classic standard chair was originally designed by Jean Prouvé in 1934. This is the desirable
Steel
Sold
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Jean Prouvé "Standard Chair" model 305, from the CEA, Marcoule, c. 1954
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
An exquisite portrayal of a "Marcoule" pair of chairs designed by Jean Prouvé, sourced from the CEA
Metal
Prouve for Vitra Standard Chair/ 3 available!
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jean Prouve Standard Chair designed originally in 1934 and later produced by Vitra. Three Chairs
Metal
Single desk chair after Prouve by vitra done in 2002
By Jean-Pierre Vitrac
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vitra edition of the Prouve Standard chair in black with natural colored seat and back. More
Metal
Jean Prouvé Wooden Standard Chair Prototype, 1940s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A prototype of Standard Chair, one of Jean Prouve's most famous chairs. The design and the
Wood, Plywood
Vitra Yellow Standard Chair by Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Basildon, London
The Vitra Yellow Standard Chair by Jean Prouvé is an iconic piece that effortlessly blends
Oak
Sold
H 22.05 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Attributed to Jean Prouvé, Child's School Desk, suitable for use as side table
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
type found on Prouvé standard chairs. Originally would have been fitted a drawer, as indicated by the
Metal
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 standard chair France 1951
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Metropole 305, also known as the “Standard Chair,” is an iconic design by Jean Prouvé, first
Metal
Sold
H 32.1 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Jean Prouvé "Chaise en Bois" Wooden Standard Chair, France, circa 1940
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Girona, Spain
Jean Prouvé "Chaise en Bois" wooden standard chair. Original condition. Original patina. Very
Wood
Jean Prouve "Chaise en Bois", Wooden Standard Chair, circa 1940, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Girona, Spain
Jean Prouve "Chaise en Bois", Wooden Standard Chair Original Condition Original Patina Wood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Jean Prouvé Mid-Century Modern Red Upholstered Standard Chair, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Standard chair designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950
Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Jean Prouvé Mid-Century Modern Red Upholstered Standard Chair, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Standard chair designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.74 in L 31.5 in
Jean Prouvé Mid-Century Modern Red Upholstered Standard Chair, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Perpignan, FR
Similicuir Original standard chair / Original conditions Folded steel island, steel tube, molded plywood
Metal
Standard Chair by Jean Prouvé, Vitra Edition 2002
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Single "Standard" chair 2002 Vitra edition with natural finished oak seats and charcoal colored
Wood
Jean Prouvé "Chaise En Bois, " Wooden Standard Chair, circa 1940, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Girona, Spain
Jean Prouvé "Chaise en Bois," wooden standard chair. Original condition. Original patina, wood
Wood
Jean Prouve "Chaise en Bois", Wooden Standard Chair, circa 1940, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Girona, Spain
Jean Prouve "Chaise en Bois", Wooden Standard Chair Original Condition Original Patina Wood
Wood
Sold
H 30.9 in W 16.1 in D 18.5 in
Set of Six Jean Prouvé "Chaise En Bois" Wooden Standard Chairs, circa 1940
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Girona, Spain
Set of six Jean Prouvé "Chaise en Bois" wooden standard chairs Original condition. Original
Wood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s Alzueta Provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
Metal
Jean Prouve Original Standard Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve Original Standard Black Painted Chair
Wood
Sold
H 32.75 in W 16.5 in D 19.25 in
Authentic Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Mint Color by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The authentic standard chair in natural oak and mint color by Jean Prouvé is as durable as it is
Steel
Sold
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair - 1950s with Laffanour provenance
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Jean Prouvé Métropole 305 Standard Chair, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century French Design – édition noire
Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Original Metropole Standard Chair No 305 by Jean Prouvé France 1955
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Aachen, NW
Authentic Metropole standard chair model 305 by Jean Prouvé. The chair features a black metal
Metal
Nickeled Steel Standard Chair by Jean Prouvé
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A polished nickel plated steel "standard chair" with oxblood leatherette upholstery.
Steel
“Koisu” by Junzo Sakakura for Tendo Mokko
By Junzo Sakakura
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese architecture and lifestyle and commercialized it in 1953. Jean Prouvé's standard chair, which I
Teak
Jean Prouve ~ Set of Four Standard Chairs
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouve set of 4 Standard chairs or "Chaise Metropole" , model no. 306 , frame of bent sheet
rare Pair of Jean Prouvé all-wood chairs 1950's French design
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of standard Jean Prouvé "all-wood" chairs in oak and plywood. Very nice vintage condition
Wood, Oak
Jean Prouvé Dark-Stained Oak Chaise Tout Bois Chair by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. The design is very similar to Prouvé's famous Standard chair, but wood was substituted for the metal
Oak
Prouvé Round Table & Set of 3 Standard Chairs
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Cambridge, US
his Standard Chairs by Vitra. Originally designed for the University of Paris in 1949, the table
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
The classic standard chair was originally designed by Jean Prouvé in 1934. This beautiful example
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair Black Edition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
The classic standard chair was originally designed by Jean Prouvé in 1934. This is the desirable
Steel
Sold
H 32.25 in W 16.5 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Jean Prouvé Standard Chairs in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Jean Prouvé standard chair in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. The standard chair is an early
Metal, Steel
$8,700
H 33 in W 8 in D 8 in
Expressionist Sculptural Plaster Lamp 'Tête de Femme' by A. Giacometti, France
By Alberto Giacometti, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in North Miami, FL
1940s Expressionist plaster and brass sculptural lamp 'Tête de Femme' designed by Alberto Giacometti, France By: Alberto Giacometti Material: plaster, brass, metal, copper, zinc Tec...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
White Roman Travertine Dining Table by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bistro table by Le Lampade. Round travertine top supported by a travertine column shaped base. These tables can be custom made.
Travertine
Industrial Holophane Pendant Light
Located in Evergreen, CO
Bring the beauty of industrial lighting to any room with this holophane pendant fixture, which once served in a turn of the century New England factory. The prismatic, domed glass ha...
Metal
$910
H 19.3 in Dm 17.72 in
Black Metal and White Plastic Shade 1960s Serpente Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black metal adjustable base with white plastic shade. Maker label inside the shade and above the base. The lamp remains in very good condition; light scratches around the lampshade...
Metal
$4,858 / set
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four (initially 6) chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Model Nr 106 designed in 1967, Italy, Castelli edition. This model is no longer manufactured. Chair back and chair seat made o...
Aluminum, Steel
$7,400
H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 29.93 in
Guhl Chair by Willy Guhl '1. Edition, Special Sealed, Safe Surface'
By Willy Guhl
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic qual...
Concrete
Knoll Laccio Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
The Laccio coffee table was originally designed in 1925 by Marcel Breuer and is now produced by Knoll. Breuer's use of tubular steel was groundbreaking and enabled him to create piec...
Steel
$28,500
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS', model number '312' an...
Bronze
$1,943 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Set of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Set of six circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights and patinated bronze chain and canopy. Sold & priced individually. Measurements: Di...
Alabaster, Bronze
Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Boréns in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 34 x 34 x 40.5 cm Cond...
Brass
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Wire Dining Table
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Warren Platner polished nickel dining table base by Knoll. Includes non-original 60 inch wide clear tempered glass top— last photo shows actual table with glass top. Circa 1990-200...
Nickel
$4,493 / item
H 13 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in
Pierre Chapo T23 Three Legged Side Table in Elm, Chapo Création, France, 2025
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking low side table is the model T23 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960. The table is made of solid elm wood with a beautiful grain. The iconic design is composed of a triangu...
Wood, Elm
Alvar Aalto 40s 406 Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
40s 406 chari.upholstery by jute webbing. early production.
Fabric, Birch
Ralph Rye Pair Chrome Cantilevered Sling Chairs for Dunbar
By Ralph Rye, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ralph Rye Cantilevered Sling Chairs. Camel Slings hanging on Chrome Tubular Frame. Were sold through Dunbar Furniture and Krueger Furniture. Can be used as large Dining Chairs or ...
Chrome
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