$19,500 / set
Renzo Franchi Lounge Chairs
By P. Franchi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of armchairs designed by Renzo Franchi for Camerani - Italy, 1940's Wingback shape model 'Camea' with brass hardware and great patina'd wood that has curves arms and angled fra...
Linen, Wood
$6,666 / set
Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
By Renzo Fenci
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Renzo Franchi armchairs in fruitwood with reclining back Italy, 1950.
Fruitwood
Renzo Franchi, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Camerani, Renzo Fenci
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of orange fabric and wood lounge chairs with reclining backs, model Cameo, designed by Renzo Franchi and produced by Camerani, Italy, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Renzo Franchi for Brianzola Camera Lounge Reclinable Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Renzo Franchi for Brianzola sculptural 'Camea' lounge reclinable armchair with ottoman, cherry wood frames and upholstered back, seat and padded arms, Italy, 1950s.
Fabric, Cherry
Renzo Franchi for Camerani Camea Pair of Cherry Lounge Chairs in White Sensuede
Located in New York, NY
Renzo Franchi for Brianzola sculptural 'Camea' lounge chairs or armchairs with cherry wood frames and white upholstered back, seat and padded arms, Italy, 1950s.
Ultrasuede, Cherry
$13,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy Reclining lounge chairs with cherry frames and brass details.
Cherry
Italian Wingback Lounge Chairs, Wood & Wool, 1950s
Located in Berlin, BE
Pair of Italian wing-back lounge chairs attributed to Renzo Franchi, Florence, circa 1950s. These sculptural chairs exemplify the mid-century Italian approach to comfort, defined by ...
Textile, Wood, Beech
Renzo Franchi Adjustable Lounge Chairs Camea, Italy, 1955
By Renzo Fenci
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning shaped pair of 'Camea' adjustable lounge chairs designed by Renzo Franchi and manufactured by Camea, Italy 1955.
Velvet, Cherry
$1,264Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs, Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in Praha, CZ
Very confortable Edmund Homa was born 1927 in the northern Poland. After completing his studies in Interior Architecture at the Fine Arts Academy of Gdansk, he began freelance work ...
Fabric, Wood
$6,779 / set
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An original and bold 1970s-style design, highly seductive. These armchairs captivate the beholder and welcome those who sit in them with comfort. The armchairs feature a unique wood...
Bouclé, Beech
$11,958
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.
By Franco Albini, Arflex
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
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and grey beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 25.25"W x 28.0"D Seat Heigh...
Fabric, Wood
$7,344
H 38.59 in W 34.26 in D 39.38 in
Italian Modern Armchair Sanluca by Pier Giacomo Achille Castiglioni Gavina, 1960
By Gavina, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchair mod. Sanluca by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for Gavina, 1960s Elegant armchair mod. Sanluca in white leather. Squared padded seat. The i...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lounge chairs with elegantly curved armrests and brass sabots. The wooden walnut frames have been meticulously polished, and the seats newly upholstered in a high-quality whi...
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini, Wingback Armchair Model 877, Cassina 1959
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, lounge chair, model 877, fabric, teak, Italy, 1959 This grand lounge chair is based on a solid construction, featuring strict lines and angular shap...
Fabric, Wood
$20,338 / set
H 41.34 in W 32.68 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Pair of Highback Armchairs by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, 1930s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Highback Armchairs by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, 1930s - New Leather
Leather, Wood
$12,600 / set
H 33 in W 28.5 in D 22.5 in
Englander & Bonta, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of orange striped fabric and wood lounge chairs produced by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. M...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1950s saw brilliant Italian designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored truly modern shapes and innovative techniques. Designers experimented with ...
Fabric, Wood
$7,627
H 29.34 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
Italian mid-century modern armchair and pouf by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair and pouf by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s Armchair and pouf or chaise longue with a wooden frame and metal base. Armchair and pouf upholstered in...
Metal
$3,276
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Italian armchair in wood and fabric in the style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
This mid-century Italian armchair stands out for its elegant exposed dark walnut frame, with tapered arms and legs forming a fluid, sculptural design. The seat and backrest are upho...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic high back lounge chair with matching ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc, High Point, NC. This chair is very comfortable and stylish at the same time. Beautifu...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Located in London, London
Armchairs Shaped arms Mid Century style Made in Italy Contemporary If not held in stock can be made to order Fabric options available These contemporary armchairs exude midce...
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Armchair by Michel Arnoult, Imbuia & Mohair, 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in New York, NY
A disciplined expression of Brazilian modernism, this armchair by Michel Arnoult distills the decade’s ethos into a composition of clarity, proportion, and material intelligence. The...
Leather, Hardwood
$4,500
H 29 in W 19.25 in D 1 in
Gio Ponti Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mirror, Patinated Brass, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Gio Ponti Attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mirror, Patinated Brass, 1950s Modernist trapezoidal mirror attributed to Gio Ponti and produced in Italy in the middle of the 20th ...
Brass
$1,355 / item
H 35.99 in Dm 31.5 in
Chandelier, Black Ivory Pivoting Shades, Twin Bulb, Patina Brass, Stilnovo Style
By Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Lovely small chandelier for entries or corridors. Midcentury cluster three-arm chandelier with a Classic two-tone head. Everything is done with a passion for details and materials. ...
Metal, Brass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
$1,780 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 4.72 in
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and minimalist Viennese lamp is executed in brass with a cast iron base and ...
Brass
$12,800 / set
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 30.5 in
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, Brazil, c. 1961. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 27.5” W x 30.5”...
Fabric, Wood
Charles Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
Charles Eames DCM dining chair with seat and back of molded walnut veneer, chromed steel. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. Produced by Herman Miller, model DCM. Signs of we...
Steel
On Hold|$3,450
H 33 in W 30.75 in D 33 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Red Wool, 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the late art deco period a bit similar to the styles of Swedish Designers such as Carl Malmsten. We have never seen any other examples of this c...
Wool, Maple
$2,733
H 23 in Dm 9.9 in
Smallest, Beautiful Design & Great Colors Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly one of a kind light fixture with a small and stunning alabaster shade. Antique light fixtures in general and alabaster ones in particular are our number one speciality. We hav...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Willy Guhl Mirror
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl mirror with fantastic patina'd thick signature cement frame and new mirror 2 sizes available / multiple quantities.
Cement
$3,950 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940 We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Artisan Murano Blown Gold Torchere Oval Mirror, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Murano glass blown transparent and 23K gold reeded torchere tubes joined by unlacquered brass fittings to form a lovely oval shaped mirror with beveled looking glass. This style is i...
Blown Glass
$12,072 / set
H 36.03 in W 28.55 in D 33.47 in
René Gabriel Reconstruction French Midcentury Armchairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Originally designed in 1946 by the renowned French designer René Gabriel, this pair of lounge chairs is a refined example of the post-war French reconstruction movement. With a focus...
Alpaca, Wood
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Painted Pine Commodes or Chests
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of Italian commodes or chest of drawers featuring a Venetian style painted finish. The large pine cases measure over 4 feet wide fronted by three storage drawers with pati...
Bronze
$120,000 / set
H 31.25 in W 22.5 in D 19.25 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of Twelve Africa Walnut Dining Chairs 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto extraordinary set of twelve dining chairs model 'Africa' with sculptural frames in walnut including ebony with seats in saddle or cogn...
Brass
Italian Rationalist Daybed in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Rationalist daybed In the style of Paolo Buffa, wood and fabric, Italy, 1940s This daybed, in the style of Paolo Buffa, reflects the refined balance characteristic of Milanese desig...
Fabric, Wood
$12,400
H 24.5 in W 172 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman Ivory Cream Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There can hardly be a more emblematic Mid-Century Modern sofa than the Milo Baughman semi-circular sectional sofa circa 1970s made by Thayer Coggin. The most well known and admired o...
Upholstery
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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