$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
$6,846 / 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 Renzo Fenci, Camerani
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
$1,298Sale 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
Model 869 Lounge Chair by Ico Parisi for Cassina, Italy 1960's
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Hellouw, NL
A chair with an architectural frame and a calm, low-slung posture, Model 869 reflects Ico Parisi’s interest in structure, comfort and visual rhythm. Design Designed by Ico Parisi fo...
Wood
$3,365
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
$6,962 / 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 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
Pierluigi Colli, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and floral-printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Pierluigi Colli, Italy, c. 1930s. Literature: Colli, Interni Altoborghesi, Deposito Culturale, Torino,...
Fabric, Oak
$12,238
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
Pair of Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Nicely shaped and constructed Beech frame Fabric seat Choice of fabrics available Made in Italy Contemporary If not held in stock will be made to order Can ...
Fabric, Beech
$6,466 / item
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 37.8 in
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex 1952
By Franco Albini
Located in Tilburg, NL
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex, designed in 1952. Italy. New, current production. Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza armchair appears in Pirelli's 1950s adv...
Fabric, Wood
$7,659 / set
H 26.78 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs by Adrian Pearsall, model 2315-C, USA 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of stunning armchairs, Model 2315-c. These lounge chairs were designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and they feature very sleek and sc...
Fabric, Beech
$20,888
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
2 MODERNIST Oak ARMCHAIRS in RENE GABRIEL & PIERRE GUARICHE Style, France 1950
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular pair of large armchairs, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Reconstruction, very dynamic architectural structures in solid dark oak, astonishing openwork backs, with a...
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Set Of 2 Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Munich, DE
Attributed to Paolo Buffa. Cane and cherrywood in good and all original condition. located in hamburg.
Wood
$15,666
H 25.99 in W 31.89 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s, New Upholstery
By Raffaella Crespi
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century armchairs by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
$6,034
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 30.32 in
Model 802 Armchair, Design by Carlo de Carli, by Cassina, Italy, 1954
By Carlo di Carli, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Model 802 armchair - Design by Carlo de Carli, manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1954. The wooden frame with foam upholstery rests on elastic ribbons. The armchair was reupholstered an...
Fabric, Bentwood
Gillis Lundgren, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1956
By Gillis Lundgren
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green fabric "Bumerang" lounge chairs designed by Gillis Lundgren and produced by IKEA, Sweden, c. 1956. Minor wear to wood frames consistent with age and use. O...
Fabric, Wood
$24,000 / set
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Gianfranco Frattini, Lounge Chairs, Plywood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood, brass and red fabric lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina, Italy, c. 1950s. Wood has recently been refinished. Vintage fabric in...
Fabric, Plywood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$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
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
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
$12,720 / set
H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Walnut Veneer, Europe circa 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
During its heyday, Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance and faith in social and technological progress. The movement peaked in popularity around the 1930s, spreading acro...
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Bedside Cabinets, c1960s. A pair of patinated oak bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early 1960s. The design features Kristian...
Oak
$12,400
H 24.5 in W 172 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman Ivory Cream Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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
$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
$12,301 / 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
Off White Tree Chandelier SM
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This organic inspired chandelier is a smaller version of the Off White Tree Chandelier. These fixtures combine geometry with botanical aspects. This smaller inspiration has 4 top ope...
Aluminum, Brass
French Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous coffee table in the style of 1950's French design with 3 legs and freeform organic shape. Newly produced by orange in mahogany wood Incredible gain and wood joinery.
Mahogany
$18,750
H 29.75 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
French Mid-Century Pecan Wood Dressing Table with Parquetry, 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) pecan wood dressing table with a parquetry top and mirror (20" high) over a drawer centered by 2 open side shelves.
Nutwood
Unavailable|$5,802 / set
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy This is a very elegant pair of 1950s Italian armchairs, polished solid wood structure and fabric cushions, an iconic...
Fabric, Wood
$8,947 / set
H 32.29 in W 38.98 in D 33.86 in
Roberto Menghi Pair of 'Hall' Lounge Chairs for Arflex 1958
By Roberto Menghi
Located in Tilburg, NL
Roberto Menghi Pair of 'Hall' Lounge Chairs for Arflex, designed in 1958. Italy. New, current production. We are at the end of the ‘50s: an interesting series of armchairs and sof...
Steel
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
Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard with Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful sideboard or buffet in solid oak designed by French designer Guillerme et Chambron - France, 1950s Cabinet has two sliding front doors and four drawers along with a drop d...
Oak
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