Unusual Mid-Century Modern Leather Bowl Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern bowl chair has a unique design that allows a large circular leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Bowl Chair
Metal
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Leather Bowl Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern bowl chair has a unique design that allows a large circular leather
Metal
Vintage MCM Woven Rattan Bowl Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rattan bowl chair. This architectural beauty features a generous, scoop-shaped seat meticulously hand
Iron
$4,999 / set
H 28.35 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
A Pair of Balck & Grey Kulho "Bowl" Chairs by Ola Kettunen, Merivaara 1950s
By J.Merivaara, Ola Kettunen
Located in Helsinki, FI
by Ola Kettunen. This chair, model no. TU 611, was called the Kulho chair, meaning bowl chair, for
Metal
$22,231 / set
H 30.32 in W 39.77 in D 39.38 in
Lounge Set in Cognac color by Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler, 1970
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oirlo, LI
special bowl chair is an example of design that stands the test of time with flying colors. It is not
Leather, Wood
$288Sale Price|42% Off
H 2.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Bowl with Interior Still Life (Mid-Century, Lounge Chair, Stereo Tower, 42% OFF)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Melanie Sherman Bowl with Interior Still Life (Handmade, Mid-Century, Lounge Chair, Stereo Tower
Luster, Paint, Glaze, Earthenware
Chairs By Bertoia (Knoll Marketing Brochure/Poster)
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll, Herbert Matter
Located in New York, NY
Marketing poster/brochure for Harry Bertoia’s line of sculptural steel wire mesh-and-rod chairs for
Paper
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Set of Italian Mid-century Rattan Bowl Chair with side table and magazine rack
Located in Berlin, Germany
Set of Italian Mid-century Rattan Bowl Chair with side table and magazine rack This set of rattan
Metal
Centrepiece by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design NY
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
, such as the green street chair and the broadway chair. This bowl is made of soft polyurethane resin in
Resin
Pair of Dirk Van Sliedrecht Woven Bowl Chairs
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous woven bowl chairs with black enameled cross frame. Excellent condition. One is slightly
Metal
Pair of Dirk Van Sliedrecht Woven Bowl Chair
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous woven bowl chairs with black enameled cross frame. Very good original condition. One
Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 34 in D 34 in
Bardi’s Bowl Chair, Red, Arper, Lina Bo Bardi, 1951, 2012, Ltd. Edition, Italy.
By Lina Bo Bardi, Arper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bardi’s Bowl Chair, Red, Arper, Lina Bo Bardi, 1951,2012, Ltd. Edition, Italy. Labelled and
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30.32 in W 39.77 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Gognac Color Lounge Set by Illum Wikkelso for Ryesberg Mobler, 1970
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a bowl chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler in 1970. The chair is still
Leather, Wood
Fab 50s Wire Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD FEBRUARY 2010....Wonderful bowl shaped lounge chairs of white lacquered, hand shaped and
Foam
Set of 6 Vittorio Nobili Medea Plywood Chairs from Italy, 1954
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Tagliabue. On the typical lacquered tubular steel frame lies a also typical bowl of plywood. All chairs are
Plywood
Set of 6 Vittorio Nobili Medea Plywood Side Chairs from Italy, 1956
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Tagliabue. On the typical lacquered tubular steel frame lies a also typical bowl of plywood. All chairs are
Metal
Garden Egg armchair by Peter Ghyczy for Reuter
By Elastoform, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
of wear on the lower edge of the bowl. The lid of this chair serves as a backrest when folded out and
Plastic
Sold
H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 39.38 in
Mid Century Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler Brown Leather Armchairs, Set of 2
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Basildon, London
classic Danish mid-century aesthetic. Composed of a curved, bowl-shaped seat, the chair sits inside a
Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
Rare Danish Vintage Teak Armchairs from France and Son by Sigvard Bernadotte
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Haderslev, DK
bowls: Margrethe Bowl. These amazing chairs are made of high quality materials and the details are
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
Set of Sigvard Bernadotte Teak Armchairs for France and Son, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Haderslev, DK
Bowl. These amazing chairs are made of high quality materials and the details are outstanding
Sold
H 29.9 in W 34.25 in D 34.25 in
Lina Bo Bardi's Bowl Chair designed 1951, Limited Edition Reissued by Arper
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Danville, CA
Lina Bo Bardi's Bowl Chairs in three-way pop purple, fuchsia, and orange combo tightly woven tweed
Steel
Lina Bo Bardi Midcentury Bowl Chair in Iron and Plastic, 1950s
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Milano, IT
Bowl chair designed by Lina Bo Bardi and produced in 1951. With the bowl armchair Lina, it combines
Iron
Sold
H 31.5 in W 39 in D 41.3 in
Rare Buttoned Leather Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso for Ryesberg with Ottoman
By Ryesberg Møbler, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Houston, TX
This rare bowl chair, which floats on a black wooden base, was designed by Illum Wikkelsø for
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 33.86 in D 26.38 in
Set of 2 Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel Easy Chairs by Ludvig Pontoppidan in Denmark
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Oirlo, LI
Ditzel designed a Bowl chair and a basket hanging on an oak frame. A beautiful organic shape with
Cane, Oak
Lina Bo Bardi's "Bowl" Chair, 1951
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Paris, FR
A mid-1950's "Bowl" chair, designed by Italo-Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi in 1951 for her
Metal
Bowl Chair by Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
/> Lina Bo Bardi’s Bowl chair was designed as soon as she moved to Brazil. Originally trained as
Iron
Sold
H 27.17 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Set of Italian Midcentury Rattan Bowl Chairs with Side Table and Magazine Rack
Located in Berlin, Germany
Set of Italian midcentury Rattan bowl chairs with side table and magazine rack Beautiful set of
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 41.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Leather lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Berlin, Germany
Mid-Century Modern Leather lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler This is a rare bowl
Leather
Dirk Van Sliedrecht Woven Lounge Chair for Gebr, Jonkers
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This woven bowl lounge chair has black enameled cross frame.
Metal
SUPER ELLIPSE TABLE BY BRUNO MATTHSON
Located in Chicago, IL
MASUR BIRCH ELLIPTICAL TABLE ON METAL LEGS (BOWL AND CHAIR SEPARATE)
$11,700 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 6
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of six. These chairs represent timeless items designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in the 1...
Faux Fur
$11,416 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$20,311 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$1,750
H 14 in W 10 in D 14 in
Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Adjustable Swedish Brass Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Laurel lamp Co. D-747 swedish brass table lamp, 1960s. Featuring a sculpted curved Brass arm, adjustable 10D Brass domed mushroom shade with enameled Off White i...
Aluminum, Brass
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
Brass
Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian semi flush mount with lacquered bronzato brass leaves and Murano glass diffuser with granular texture / originally designed for the Goodtime Hotel Miami / Made in Italy 3 lig...
Brass
$3,545 / set
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Italian Cherry & Ivory Skai Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 6
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
This beautiful set of chairs has been restored and upholstered in white leatherette as it was originally, so they are sturdy and ready to fit into your furniture.
Faux Leather, Wood
1970's to 1980's Mid Century Modern to Post-modern Brass Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An amazing inclusion to your dining room, lounge, or bedroom, this late 1970’s to early 1980’s Arc Floor lamp gives a classy look to your décor. The arched lamp shines the perfect ...
Brass
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
$3,875
H 29 in W 61 in D 58.5 in
Mid Century Oversized Round "Satellite" Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Mid Century Oversized Round "Satellite" Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman] This mid-century oversized round "Satellite" Lounge Chair, designed by the renow...
Fabric
$14,228 / set
H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 28.35 in
Alvar Aalto Pair of Sheepskin Padded Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 402, also known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) associated with the legendary Paimio Sanatorium designed by...
Metal
Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet. These large tubular shape lamps have mirrored design of sharp geometrical shapes, brass hardwar...
Ceramic
Pair of French Light Fixtures with Glass Insets, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French semi-flush mounted light fixtures with crystal insets and 6 interior candelabra lights. Sold Individually Measurements: Present drop: 17.5" (adjustable) ...
Crystal, Brass
$3,476
H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Aruanã Armchair outdoor in Solid Wood, Artisanal Techniques Sustainable.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in BR
The Aruanã Armchair is a tribute to the fauna of Ceará state and the endangered Aruanã turtle. Developed in collaboration with d.Propósito, this project involved thorough research t...
Aluminum
$15,622
H 14.18 in W 45.67 in D 45.67 in
Gae Aulenti Space Age Marble Jumbo Coffee Table for Knoll International, 1969
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Jumbo coffee table, designed by Gae Aulenti and produced by the American manufacturer Knoll international in 1965. Legs made of white Carrara marble, tabletop of black Marquina ma...
Marble, Carrara Marble
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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