Rare Jorgen Hoj Lounge Chair Vitsoe Design
By Jorgen Hoj
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Jorgen Hoj lounge chair. Designed for Niels Vitsoe in the 1960s. This fine and not easy to
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Rare Jorgen Hoj Lounge Chair Vitsoe Design
By Jorgen Hoj
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Jorgen Hoj lounge chair. Designed for Niels Vitsoe in the 1960s. This fine and not easy to
Aluminum
$93,000
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
Superb Set 14 Vintage Black Lacquer Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
and rare chair designs in the Taylor/Baker archive. Important chairs intended to anchor an important
Cane, Walnut
$80,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
Superb Set 12 Vintage Black Lacquer Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
walnut construction with fabulous lines and detail. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair
Cane, Walnut
$72,000 / set
H 34 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Unrivaled Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960-Cane Seat
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
back and seat. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair designs in the Taylor/Baker archive
Cane, Walnut
$124,500 / set
H 34 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Unrivaled Set of 14 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960-Cane Seat
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
back and seat. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair designs in the Taylor/Baker archive
Cane, Walnut
$72,000 / set
H 34 in W 22 in D 20 in
All Arms, Unrivaled Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
perfection. Delicate cane panel inset back. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair designs in
Cane, Walnut
$105,000 / set
H 34 in W 22 in D 20 in
All Arms, Unrivaled Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
absolute perfection. Delicate cane panel inset back. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair
Cane, Walnut
$23,739
H 25.71 in W 42.52 in D 23.63 in
Rare Architects Studio B.B.P.R. Wooden Lounge Chair, Italy 1960s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
A striking and sculptural architects Studio BBPR lounge chair, exemplifying the studio’s
Wood
$124,500 / set
H 34 in W 22 in D 20 in
All Arms, Unrivaled Set of 14 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
absolute perfection. Delicate cane panel inset back. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair
Cane, Walnut
Rare Brutalist Midcentury Design Rib Chair, 1980s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very special and rare "Rib" armchair from the 1980s. The base is made of thick, black coated
Metal
Rare Suite of 9 Napoleon III Period Chairs in Blackened Beech
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 9 Napoleon III period chairs in blackened beech.
Wood
Rare 'Copenhagen Chair' in oak by Mogens Voltelen
By Mogens Voltelen, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'Copenhagen' easy chair in oak and full-grain leather. Designed in 1936 by Mogens Voltelen and
Leather, Oak
$2,136 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Rare Set of 4 19th Century British Military Windsor Chairs - WD Stamped
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This set of late nineteenth century hoop back Windsor chairs possesses the kind of visual authority
Elm
Rare Pair of Thonet Chairs Model 110
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple and elegant beech/plywood construction from the 1890s. Original condition Singed on the frame. Two pieces available. Price for both
Beech, Plywood
Superb Geiger Woven Back Easy Chair Rare Form
By Geiger International, Timothy Defiebre
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
la brea Series designed by Timothy Defiebre for Geiger. Rare form with complex woven back. Solid
Upholstery, Maple
$1,305 / set
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Two rare demountable plywood chairs by Axel Kufus model Stöcke for Atoll
Located in München, DE
Two rare plywood chairs by Axel Kufus, model Stöck. Manufacturer: Atoll. Made in Germany. Produced
Beech, Plywood
Rare Wingback Heart Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare, large scale, wingback 'heart' chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1944. Recently
Mahogany
$4,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 44 in W 22 in D 24 in
Rare Mid C. Bauhaus Style Canadian Pacific Railway Folding Cabin Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare Bauhaus inspired mid-century folding chairs in excellent condition. Originally used in 1st
Leather, Mohair
$3,560
H 32.3 in W 28.3 in D 34.6 in
Rare Vintage Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen Lounge Saw Safari Chair, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and amazingly original condition chair. This unique, stylish and comfortable
Wood, Canvas, Rope, Birch
$5,104 / set
H 42.13 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
't Woonhuys Amsterdam Rare Pair of Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather 1920s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Meer, VAN
This is a very rare pair of 't Woonhuys Amsterdam side chairs in very desirable patinated cognac
Leather, Wood
$780Sale Price|38% Off
H 30.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
Rare Early C3 Side Chair by Frank Guille for Airborne Janson
By Frank Guille
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare version of the C3 chair originally designed by Carl Jacobs as the "Jason Chair" in 1950. Frank
Metal
$5,500 / item
H 32 in Dm 1 in
SUPERB Rare Set of Four (4) PLAIL Brothers Chairs - Stickley Era - W8379
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Rare Set of Four (4) PLAIL brothers chairs This is a rare set of four (4) chairs made by
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$541 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
1960's Original Eames DSS Stacking Vivid Green Fibreglass Dining Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
cleaned the chrome bases. Exceptionally rare chairs, these came from a community hall in the middle of
Fiberglass
$1,132Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Robin Day - HILLE Chair by L´atelier, Brazil, 1970s - very rare
By Robin Day
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
century. He is of course best remembered for his polypropylene stacking chairs, since the introduction of
Steel
$54,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
Superb Set of 8 Vintage Black Lacquer Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
walnut construction with fabulous lines and detail. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair
Cane, Walnut
$5,411
H 33.86 in W 17.92 in D 18.51 in
LOVELY SUPER RARE ANTiQUE 1882 DATED OWL CARVED METAMORPHIC LIBRARY STEPS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
patina marks here and there as you would expect Chair dimensions Height:- 86cm Width:- 45.5cm Depth
Hardwood
Extremely Rare Triple Signed Knoll Barcelona Chairs, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional early production Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll. These are from the 1960s and
Leather
$2,136 / set
H 33.47 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Rare Pair 1950s "Farfalla" Designer Danish Bentwood Billund Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Rare pair 1950s " farfalla " designer Danish bentwood side chair are constructed using the
Walnut
$3,163 / set
H 34 in W 23.5 in D 25.5 in
Stunning & Stylish Pair of Handcrafted Midcentury Modern Solid Wooden Armchairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and amazing condition chairs. The design and the look of these rare chairs
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$1,341
H 22.56 in W 14.97 in D 22.05 in
Rare 19th Century Folding Chair in Gilt Wood, Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite and original 19th century folding chair, crafted from carved and
Bamboo
Rare Pair of Early Rosewood Eames Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Here is a rare opportunity to own two early examples of the iconic design by Charles and Ray Eames
Aluminum
$7,715
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Georges Coslin's rare set of ten chairs in iron and fabric upholstery.
By George Coslin
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2331 Georges Coslin Rare set of ten chairs in iron and fabric upholstery. Faram production
Iron
Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s. Made from hand weaved wicker and black lacquered steel, original leather straps.
Steel
Rare 18th C Early American ladder back chair with arms. Dated 1745
Located in Hudson, NY
Very rare early and untouched chair bearing the date. 18th c. Dated 1745. The images will speak
Wood
Pare of Rare Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs for Reupholstery, Denmark, 1960s Elegant and timeless pair of
Wool, Teak
$652
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in taranto, IT
very rare, unique in the world, this original Tecno chair, designed by osvaldo borsani in the 70s
Metal
$3,425
H 38.78 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
Very Rare Original Liberty's London Signed Qing Dynasty Chair Floral Carving
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning and exceptionally rare original Liberty’s London signed Qing
Wood
$1,260Sale Price|65% Off
H 37.01 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
Rare Italian Lounge Chair by Antonio Gorgone
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Munich, DE
The back can be adjusted in two positions.
Faux Leather
$170,000 / set
H 34 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Dramatic Set of 20 Black Lacquer Double Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
panel back and seat. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair designs in the Taylor / Baker
Cane, Walnut
$170,000 / set
H 34 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Dramatic Set of 20 Sophisticated Black Lacquer Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
panel back and seat. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair designs in the Taylor/Baker
Cane, Walnut
Rare Pair of Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Rare pair of Carlo de Carli lounge chairs.
Brass
$5,900
H 36 in W 24 in D 38 in
Rare Design Mid-Century Rocking Chair / Lounge Chair Attr. to Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Italian MId-Century Modern Rocking Chair or Lounge Chair Attributed to Gae Aulenti. The
Steel
$3,852Sale Price|25% Off
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 50.79 in
A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair. Having the unmistakable Thonet trademark
Leather, Cane, Bentwood
$1,849
H 29.34 in W 15.16 in D 16.54 in
Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair
Brass
Rare Pair of Vienna Secession Chairs, circa 1880
By Thonet, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rare pair of Vienna Secession chairs circa 1880.
Beech
$10,960 / set
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Outstanding, Rare Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, For Reupholstery
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Carlo Mollino
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An extraordinary, rare pair of Italian 1950s armchairs. Structurally sound, but the original
Wood, Fabric
George Nelson, Rare Lounge Chair, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
A rare wood and beige grey bouclé fabric model 4688 lounge chair designed by George Nelson and
Fabric, Wood
$3,210
H 52 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, 1960s, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern
By John Risley
Located in Montréal, CA
A sculptural “People Chair” by American artist and designer John Risley, rendered in hand-welded
Steel
$32,500 / set
H 31 in W 26 in D 23 in
Radiant Pair of Walnut Loungers Attributed to Robsjohn-Gibbings - 2 Pair Avail
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available. A stellar pair of rare modern lounge chairs, circa 1955. Beautifully conceived and
Walnut
Rare rocking chair by Steneby hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
By Torsten Claeson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare rocking chair designed by Torsten Claeson who was one of the designers at Steneby Hemslöjd in
Sheepskin
$18,000 / set
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Ultra Rare 30th Knoll Anniversary Limited Edition Barcelona Chair No 27/100
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare Barcelona chair and ottoman were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced
Stainless Steel
$11,395Sale Price|40% Off
H 34.26 in W 49.22 in D 35.44 in
Outstanding Big, Rare and Important Largo Lounge Chair
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kusch+Co
Located in Munich, DE
We are very proud to offer this outstanding rare lounge chair by jørgen kastholm. In more than 20
Metal
$13,638
H 73.23 in W 21.26 in D 48.43 in
Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in leucate, FR
rare "California Chair," conceived in 1973 by the influential designer Ennio Ludovico Chiggio, a key
Metal
Rare Rustic Mid Century Italian wood Ladder Back Side Chair Rush Seat
By Chiavari
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare wood lacquered chair circa 1950's sold as/is condition Made in Italy with cord seats
Cord, Wood
$37,983 / set
H 33.27 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Rare set of six chairs by Gio Ponti model 504 circa 1943
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très rare série de chaises dites 504 par Gio Ponti pour Cassina. Certificat du comité Ponti.
Fabric, Walnut
Midcentury Rare Folding Angle Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. This chair is exceedingly rare and seldom seen. Original cushion is in good shape with no tears.
Linen, Wood
Rare Neoclassical Style Side Chair with Caduceus Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare caduceus carved back to a traditional neoclassical style side chair. The richly
Wood
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