Golden Marco Zanuso “Regent” Armchair, Italy 1950's
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Classic Regent armchair by Marco Zanuso with its Ottoman, both on casters, we also have the round feet model. 32x32x31 seat 18 arm 21 Ottoman 22x21x12
Velvet
Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Armchair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 'Regent' armchair was designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex in Italy in the 1960s.
Metal
Marco Zanuso "Regent" Armchair for Arflex, Sage Green Velvet, 1960
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Regent" armchair for Arflex, sage green velvet, Italy, 1960.
Velvet
Marco Zanuso "Regent" Armchairs for Arflex, Sage Green Velvet, 1960, Set of 2
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Regent" armchair for Arflex, sage green velvet, Italy, 1960, set of two.
Velvet
Black Marco Zanuso “Regent” Armchairs & Ottomans, Italy 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Price is per set (one armchair one ottoman)
Brass
Regent’s Park Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A late Regency/early Victorian library open armchair with finely turned arm supports and turned and tapering front legs terminating in hand-cast brass castors. The armchair is classi...
Brass
Goodyers of Regent St. An Arts & Crafts oak armchair with stylized decoration
By F. B. Goodyer
Located in London, GB
Goodyers of Regent St. A good Arts & Crafts oak armchair, with stylized lolly-pop cut-outs to the back splats and stylized floral cut-outs to the side arms and to the front apron wit...
Oak
Vintage Ekornes Stressless Regent Leather Recliner Armchair with Ottoman, 1980s
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Berlin, DE
A distinctive vintage Stressless Regent reclining armchair with matching ottoman by Ekornes, dating from the 1980s.
Metal
Regent Lounge Chair by Marco Zanuso, 1960
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
Italy, Arflex, 1960. The Regent armchair, recently reupholstered, metal legs with wooden feet.
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 33 in W 32 in D 32 in
Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Lounge Chair, Arflex, Fully Restored Luxe Italian Leather
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Marco Zanuso Regent Lounge Chair on castors, Arflex 1960s. The Regent lounge chair has been fully restored, reupholstered in a superior luxury Italian leather and features its origin...
Leather
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 77.17 in D 28.35 in
Marco Zanuso Set of Two Square Sofa and Two Armchairs for Arfnex, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milan, IT
MarCo Zauso is awarded five Compassi d’Oro prizes between 1956 and 1985 and many times the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale, namely in 1951 for his Lady chair (see also the Regent s...
Fabric
Marco Zanuso Pair of Regent Armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1960. Pair of Regent armchairs newly reupholstered in high quality light grey wool with contrasting darker grey to the side panels.
Regent Armchair by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Regent armchair by Marco Zanuso. .
Metal
Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Rubelli, Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in The Hague, NL
This very comfortable 'Regent' armchair was designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex in the 1960s.
Brass
Regent Armchair by Marco Zanuso in Italian Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Regent Armchair by Marco Zanuso reupholstered in taupe Italian mohair with tufting button detail.
Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 32.68 in D 31.11 in
Marco Zanuso Pair of Dark Brown Leather Regent Armchairs for Arflex, Italy 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of Regent armchairs with black lacquered metal legs and walnut disk feet.
Metal
Regent Armchairs by De Padova
Located in London, GB
A pair of classic sand cotton slipcovered armchairs with a timeless silhouette. Featuring plush cushions and skirted bases, with beech feet, these chairs offer both comfort and elega...
Fabric, Upholstery
Sold
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Marco Zanuso Pair of "Regent" Armchairs for Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milan, IT
Marco Zanuso pair of "Regent" armchairs for Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Original fabric, original label.
Metal
Pair of Regent Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Regent armchairs designed in 1960 by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy.
Brass
Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Armchair for Arflex
By Arflex
Located in Milano, IT
High-back armchair, designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex starting from 1960.
Fabric
Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Greding, DE
Low black "Regent" leather armchair on iron feet, designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex.
Iron
Marco Zanuso, “Regent” Armchair for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Munster, NRW
Armchair model “Regent”, designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in 1960.
Steel
Sold
H 31.89 in W 32.68 in D 31.11 in
Marco Zanuso "Regent" Armchair in Black Simili for Arflex, France, Ipso Facto
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Pristine original 'simili' vinyl upholstery. Casters. Excellent vintage conditions. Shipping out of Paris can be arranged via 1stdibs on a bespoke basis. The armchair can also be...
Marco Zanuso Armchairs REGENT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of armchairs design by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in 1960
Marco Zanuso Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marco Zanuso "Regent" armchair for Arflex, circa 1960. Unique wood feet upholstered in original European skai leather.
Sold
H 33.08 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs " Regent" by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs " Regent" by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s.
Fabric
Rare Marco Zanuso "Regent" Chair & Ottoman.
Located in Miami, FL
Few of a kind "Regent" chair & ottoman design by Marco Zanuso
manufactured by Arflex (labeled). Original off white leather with enameled metal feet.
Marco Zanuso Regent Lounge Chair for Arflex, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Introducing the epitome of Italian Midcentury design: the Marco Zanuso Regent Lounge Chair designed for Arflex during the 1960s.
Cotton, Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 47.64 in W 32.29 in D 38.59 in
Antique Pair of Wing Armchairs Foliate Upholstery Liberty & Co, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
In 1884, Liberty introduced the costume department into the Regent Street store, directed by Edward William Godwin (1833–86).
Sold
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
A pair of Armchairs, model "Regent" by Marco Zanuso, Arflex Italy, 1960
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of Armchairs, model "Regent" by Marco Zanuso, Arflex Italy, 1960
Metal
Regent Armchair by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Regent Armchair by Marco Zanuso reupholstered with Dedar Milano's Strange Loves indoor/outdoor cotton twill stripe.
Metal
Sold
H 32.49 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Regent" Armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Regent" Armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Velvet
Sold
H 31.89 in W 32.68 in D 31.11 in
Marco Zanuso Dark Brown Leather Regent Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A regent armchair with black lacquered metal legs and walnut disk feet.
Metal
Sold
H 33 in W 33 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Regent" Armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your seating with the Mid-Century Modern charm of a pair of 'Regent' armchairs by Marco Zanuso, crafted in Italy during the 1960s.
Metal
Sold
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 32.29 in
Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Armchair in Bisson Bruneel Bouclé, Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Arflex, Bisson Bruneel, Marco Zanuso
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 'Regent' armchair was designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex in the 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Regent Armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Arflex, Italy, 1960's
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Regent armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Arflex, Italy, 1960's Designed in 1960 by Marco Zanuso, the Regent is less well known than his classic "Lady Zanuso" chair, but equally worthy of i...
Steel
Pair of Regent Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
In 1960, Marco Zanuso designed these armchairs in the seating collection named Regent. Original Italian leather, vertical stitchings of the back in contrast with the horizontal lines...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 31.89 in D 35.04 in
Marco Zanuso Pair of Arflex Regent Armchairs in Blue Velvet "Nobilis" Italy 1960
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Catania, IT
Beautiful pair of Regent lounge armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso in 1960.
Metal
Pair of Marco Zanuso Armchairs for Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early edition Regent armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, circa 1960.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 33.08 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs " Regent" by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs " Regent" by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery.
Fabric
Sold
H 32.68 in W 32.29 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Regent armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex Anni 60 gray
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of foam armchairs, fabric upholstery (not original to the period) metal legs with wooden footplate. Fully restored.
Metal
Sold
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Armchair with stool, model "Regent" by Marco Zanuso, Arflex Italy, 1960
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair with stool, model "Regent" by Marco Zanuso, Arflex Italy, 1960
Metal
Pair of Regent Armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of Regent armchairs with painted metal legs, wooden disc feet and re-upholstery in a Kvadrat wool.
Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Armchair and Ottoman, Italy, 1960
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Early edition Regent chair and ottoman on brass castors. Designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1960. The condition of this chair is as found . The fabric and ...
Pair of Stately Regent High Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stately regent high back chairs newly reupholstered in a beige silk/cotton blend fabric.
Hardwood, Silk, Cotton, Upholstery
Living Room Set Attributed to Zanuso, 1950
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Fossano, IT
Beautiful set of large sofà and armchairs , rosewood flanks , brass feet with final wooden plate , green velvet fabric and upholstery in very good conditions We can attribute this ...
Brass
Marco Zanuso 1960s Armchair 'Regent' for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Parma, IT
‘Regent’ armchair design Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1960s.
Metal
Marco Zanuso 3 Seater Square Sofa for Arfnex, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milan, IT
MarCo Zauso is awarded five Compassi d’Oro prizes between 1956 and 1985 and many times the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale, namely in 1951 for his Lady chair (see also the Regent s...
Wood
$4,066 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Green Apple Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armc...
Textile, Beech
$1,308Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 in
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Midcentury Amanta Velvet Armchair, 1973
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian armchair model Amanta designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia from 1966, with corduroy upholstery and fibreglass frame, original manufacturer’s label and rel...
Metal
$883Sale Price|65% Off
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Velvet Armchair Zanuso Style Italian Design, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century velvet armchair Zanuso style Italian design 1950s.
Chrome
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, 1962
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchair, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commitment to modern...
Velvet
$3,369 / set
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli. The ...
Brass
Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic so called 'Lady chair' designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1951. This lady chair has chrome-plated legs and original upholstery in grey. The upholstery...
Chrome
$2,556
H 40.95 in W 29.53 in D 31.11 in
Mid-century Italian velvet armchair, Gio Ponti Style 1950s (Customizable)
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Argelato, BO
This mid-century Italian armchair, in the style of Gio Ponti, boasts a soft, enveloping organic shape with a high, curved backrest reminiscent of delicate wings or a welcoming shell....
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, velvet, Europe, 1950s These European lounge chairs from the 1950s combine comfortable proportions with a restrained, elegant design. The softly rounded...
Fabric, Beech
$1,800 / set
H 33.5 in W 31.5 in D 34 in
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1960s Italian lounge chairs, embodying bold curves and refined craftsmanship. These chairs feature sinuous, sculptural lines and are upholstered in original vibrant teal fa...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,188Sale Price|57% Off
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Zanuso Senior Armchair Midcentury Italian Design Wool Fabric 1950s Brass Feet
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Zanuso Senior armchair midcentury Italian design wool fabric 1950s brass feet.
Brass
Midcentury Armchair in Original Green Fauxleather, 1950s
By Aldo Morbelli, ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This armchair in the style of Aldo Morbelli was made in Italy in the 1950s. The armchair with armrests has a green faux leather upholstery and iron legs with brass finials. The piece...
Metal, Brass
$12,200
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair "Fiorenza," designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy. A highly collectible model produced for only one year by Arflex. This stunning pair of armchairs features sc...
Fabric, Wood
$4,500
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31 in
Vintage Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair, Steel & Upholstery, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designed in 1951 by Marco Zanuso, the iconic “Lady” chair is a landmark of Italian mid-century modern design. Its sculptural, curved silhouette is paired with elegant brass-wrapped l...
Steel
$9,759 / set
H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Ico Parisi velvet and brass armchairs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of fabric armchairs with brass legs by Ico Parisi and manufactured by Isa Bergamo. This pair of Italian armchairs exemplifies the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. The de...
Brass
$4,113
H 40.95 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959
By Gian Franco Frattini, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959 Armchair mod. 877 in brown velvet-like fabric. The backrest has two lateral headrests at the top, thi...
Fabric, Wood
Original SENIOR Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
An early original 'Senior' lounge chair, upholstered in new green English velvet. Metal frame with brass leg fittings and wooden construction. Literature: Repertorio del Design Ital...
Velvet
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide Executed in nickeled brass and delicate opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired ...
Brass, Nickel
$6,855 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$14,500 / set
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 43.31 in
Gio Ponti "807 Distex" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Camel and Brown Velvet, 1953
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti " 807 Distex" lounge chair for Cassina, camel and brown velvet, Italy, 1953 Designed in 1953 and presented at the X Triennale di Milano in 1954, the 807 “Distex” by Gio Po...
Velvet
Stilnovo wall lamps model 2079 made in Italy 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The model 2079/1 wall lamps, designed and manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy in 1960, are exemplary pieces of mid-century modern lighting design. Each lamp features a solid brass stru...
Brass
Vintage Chromed Mirrored Scalloped Bowl, 1960's
By Karim Rashid, Ralph Lauren
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage silvered mirrored glass bowl, catchall, dish or object bowl has scalloped ruffled edges on the perimeter. From the 60's. It can only be used for serving with non ...
Silver
Stilnovo adjustable wall light sconce, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Stilnovo adjustable wall light sconce model 2024, Italy 1950s
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
$4,182 / set
H 5.71 in W 3.86 in D 1.7 in
Pair of Christofle Silver-Plated "Poison" vases after Émile Reiber, ca 1874
By Emile Reiber, Christofle
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stylized fish standing upright on their crossed tails. The details are rendered in relief, allowing the silver-plated surfaces to alternate between strong reflections and deeper area...
Silver Plate
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
$1,704 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Saint Gobain Dining Table, France 1950's
By Georges Djo-Bourgeois
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Dining Table Attributed to Djo Bourgeois, Large Steel base with a thick Saint Gobain Glass Chairs in photo for reference only. 30x82x42 26 under the top for armchairs
Steel
$16,498 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
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