$1,112 / set
Retro Swivel Chair Set, 1960s '4 pieces'
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
Set of colorful retro swivel chairs from the 1960s. In the style of retro design.
Aluminum
Retro Swivel Chair, Siesta, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, leatherette - Leatherette has some signs use - Good, original condition.
Metal
Retro Swivel Chair w/ Chrome Base + Swirly Green Cut Velvet and Blue Velvet
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Retro style swivel chair with mirrored / chrome base (we can also spray it black).
Stainless Steel
Vintage Retro Modern Galerkin Design Swivel Chair with Attached Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Retro Modern Galerkin Design Swivel Chair with Attached Side Table Newly Upholstered in Baby Blue Textured Suede Great funky vintage chair with an attached side table.
Leather, Wood
Large 1960's Vintage Retro Dark brown Rohe Noorwolde Leather egg chair
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Markington, GB
1960s Rohe Noorwolde Dark Brown Leather Egg Chair A striking 1960s swivel egg chair by Rohe Noorwolde, showcasing bold mid-century design and exceptional comfort. Upholstered in ric...
Metal
Large 1960s Retro Rohe Noorwolde Dark Brown Leather Egg Chair – First Edition
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Markington, GB
1960s Rohe Noorwolde Dark Brown Leather Egg Chair – First Edition A stunning and rare first edition swivel egg chair by Rohe Noorwolde, dating from the 1960s. This iconic mid-centur...
Metal
1980's Vintage Retro Dark grey / black Rohe Noorwolde Leather egg chair
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Markington, GB
A striking vintage swivel egg chair from the 1980s by the renowned Dutch manufacturer Rohe Noorwolde. This iconic design features a sculptural, organic form set on a 360-degree swive...
Metal
Göte Möbel Swivel Armchair with Footrest — Nässjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Bochum, NRW
Dimensions: Armchair: H 92 cm × W 80 cm × D 78 cm Seat Height: 42 cm Footrest: H 36 cm × W 56 cm × D 46 cm Göte Möbel armchair, Swedish vintage lounge chair, mid-century Scandinavi...
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
$1,012Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish design 70s, Arne Norell loungechair, original upholstery, leather, chrom
By Arne Norell
Located in Tarm, 82
Swedish desiged lounge chair by Arne Norell. Made in about 1970. Refreshed by furniture craftsman at Retro Møbler Galleri. Original upholstery. Brown naturally patinated leather. Loo...
Steel
MCM Swivel Retro Tub Chair Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Swivel Retro Tub Chair Newly Reupholstered in a Natural Cashmere Alpaca Fabric Mid-Century Modern swivel tub chair with a sculptural, low-profile silhouette.
Alpaca
Set of Nine Swivel Dining Chairs by Antarenni Ny, Wrought Iron, Retro Vintage
Located in Miami, FL
Great set of nine dining chairs, wrought iron and fabric, chairs swivel. Made in NY by Antarenni. Chairs need to be recovered, we can help.
Metal, Iron
Retro Space Age Tulip Lucite Swivel Dining/Side Chairs In Leather, Set Of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Retro Space Age Chrome Tulip Tinted Lucite Curved Back Swivel Dining/Side Chairs New Reupholstered in Retro Embossed Patterned Leather - Set of 3 This set of thr...
Leather, Lucite
Retro Vintage Swivel 1970s Scandinavian office swivel chair
By De Sede
Located in Markington, GB
A refined example of 1970s Scandinavian office design, this swivel armchair combines functional ergonomics with the understated elegance characteristic of Danish mid-century furnitu...
Metal
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H 36.23 in W 30.32 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Woollen Swivel Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish Design Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material: Metal frame and swivel base with patterned wool upholstery Maximum dimensions: Wid...
Metal
Retro Chair from Hungary, circa 1960s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Hungarian Retro swivel chair/2 Red leatherette. Metal black base Original good condition, small mistake, see photo!!
Metal
Vintage Retro Swivel Egg Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Vintage swivel egg lounge chair with the original woolen upholstery.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in
Turquoise Leather Swivel Armchair Desk Chair Retro G Plan Eames Era
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
If there is one thing the 1960s are synonymous for it’s style and colour, with designers experimenting with ever bolder colors and patterns to create stunning and unique pieces of fu...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 37.8 in W 31.11 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Tan Leather Swivel Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin
By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Henry Walter Klein Manufacturer: Bramin Mobler Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material: Tan leather with metal swivel base Maximum dimensions: Width 79cm, dept...
Metal
Retro Swivel Chair, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made of metal, fabric -made in Czechoslovakia -very comfortably. - very good, original condition
Metal
Pair of Retro Swivel Chairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, fabric - original condition.
Chrome
Retro Swivel Rocking Armchair by G-Plan Vintage, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic retro swivel chair, made by G-plan and dating from around the 1960s-1970s.
Rosewood
Retro Highback Swivel Chairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - good, original condition. - very comfortably.
Metal
Retro Sweden Swivel Chair in Style of Bruno Mathsson, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of chrome, steel, fabric - Scandinavian Modern - made in Sweden - very good, original condition.
Metal
Retro Sweden Swivel Chair in Style of Bruno Mathsson, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of chrome, steel, fabric - Scandinavian Modern - Made in Sweden - Very good, original condition.
Metal
Retro Leather Swivel Reclining Armchair Vintage 1960s
Located in London, GB
An extremely comfortable leather swivel armchair with a built in reclining mechanism, this dates from the 1960s. It sits on a chromed base and casters, the footrest kicks out when th...
Chrome
Original 1970s Retro Egg Pod Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Original 1970s retro egg pod chair This superb piece the original design came from the 1960s by Eero Aanio This is an unmarked piece but does from the same era, the chair swivels...
Set of 8 Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Very Retro Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs with gold lame vinyl seats.
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of atomic, retro, Mid-Century Modern, swivel chairs fearure an aluminum trimmed frame with black vinyl upholstery.
Aluminum
Original 1970s Retro Egg Pod Chair for Child
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Original 1970s retro egg pod chair for child This superb piece the original design came from the 1960s by Eero Aanio This is an unmarked piece but does from the same era, the cha...
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Retro Chairs Red Leather and Chrome
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern retro chairs red leather and chrome. Highest quality.
Leather
1970s, Refurbished Danish Swivel Armchair, Furniture Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Refurbished Danish swivel armchair with five-step foot. New buttons and armrest padding, re-upholstery. Original quality furniture wool fabric in very good condition. Armrest ...
Wool, Faux Leather, Beech
Retro Style Wood And Leather Swivel Office Chair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This retro inspired office chair combines a molded wood shell with smooth black leather upholstery for a clean modern look.
Leather, Wood
Retro Swivel Club Chair Midcentury Modern Space Age
Located in Chorzów, PL
A rotating bucket chair made in Poland in the 1960s. The furniture has been renovated and has new upholstery.
Metal
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H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Vitra Eames Herman Miller EA 116 Hopsack Swivel Lounge Armchair Vintage Retro
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of three this lovely Vitra Eames for Herman Miller EA116 swivel hopsack lounge armchair RRP £2095 The EA 116 Aluminium Group easy chair from ...
Chrome
Mid Century Swivel Round Pod Lounge Chair’s - a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a great vintage pair of retro round swivel chairs in the style of Milo baughman
Metal
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H 36.62 in W 37.41 in D 36.23 in
1960s Italian 'Elda' Joe Columbo Swivel White Fibreglass & Leather Lounge Chair
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in London, England
I have a pair of this iconic chairs but both listed separately. 1960s Italian 'Elda' swivel lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1963 (1930-1971 ) and manufactured by Comfort Italy.
Leather, Fiberglass
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H 36.62 in W 37.41 in D 36.23 in
1960s Italian 'Elda' Joe Columbo Swivel White Fibreglass & Leather Lounge Chair
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in London, England
An Iconic 1960s Italian 'Elda' swivel lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1963 (1930-1971 ) and manufactured by Comfort Italy.
Leather, Fiberglass
1960 Retro Vintage Swivel Brown Leather Retro Office / Armchair
By De Sede
Located in Markington, GB
1960 swivel leather retro arm chair 1960 swivel leather retro arm chair, lots of patina on the leather which makes this chair outstanding. very much in the syle of De Sede.
Metal
Retro Marble and Chrome Dining Table with Six Chrome Swivel Chairs, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage dining suite from the 1960s-1970s, this is mightily impressive and is amazing quality. The marble-top on the table has a gorgeous cream color, with blue and grey v...
Marble, Chrome
Retro Swivel Chair, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, fabric - Upholstery is in original condition - Good, original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Rattan Wicker Swivel Tilt Egg Pod Chair
By Henry Link
Located in Stafford, TX
Vintage 1970s pod wicker chair, often referred to as a swivel or bucket wicker chair.
Wicker, Rattan
Chrome and Upholstered 1970s Retro Swivel Chair
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Chrome and upholstered 1970s retro swivel chair.
Chrome
Pair of Retro Swivel Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of white vinyl chairs with brass nailhead details and legs. They swivel! Made by Johnson Manufacturing in California, probably 1960's. Seat Meas: 17"H x 20"W x 19"D Priced as...
Brass
Retro Orange Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
Great shape, looks and comfort all in one chair. Dated circa mid 1980s this is a contemporary lounge swivel chair. Steel and chrome base offers a smooth swivel action whilst suppo...
Steel
Retro Distressed Green Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
Presenting the Elegance Swivel Armchair in Retro Green Leather, from The Rare Chair Company!
Leather
Retro Blue Leather Swivel Chair and Footstool
Located in Tarleton, GB
Swivel chair and footstool. Great looking combination of a retro chair and footstool.
Steel
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H 27.17 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Wool Swivel Shell or Egg Lounge Chair, 1960s-1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish design Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1960s Material: Chrome metal frame with swivel base and patterned wool upholstery Maximum dimensio...
Wool
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H 32.68 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Retro Danish H.W. Klein for Bramin Leather Swivel Lounge Arm Chair
By Henry Walter Klein
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Henry Walter Klein. Manufacturer: Bramin Mobler. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Genuine black leather upholstery with Beech bentwood frame. Maximum...
Leather, Beech
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H 37.41 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Reclining Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1970s-1960s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish design Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material: Chrome metal frame with swivel base and genuine Red Leather upholstery Maximum dim...
Chrome
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H 33.86 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Red Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish Design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Genuine red leather upholstery with metal swivel base. Maximum Dimensions: Wid...
Leather
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H 37.01 in W 32.29 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Red Leather Swivel Lounge Easy Armchair, 1960s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish Design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Genuine red leather upholstery with chrome swivel base. Maximum dimensions: Wi...
Leather
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H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Easy Armchair, 1960s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Genuine dark brown leather upholstery with chrome swivel base. Maximum dimensi...
Leather
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H 38.59 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Tan Leather Swivel Lounge Easy Armchair, 1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Danish. Date: 1970s. Material: Genuine tan brown leather upholstery with chrome swivel base. Maximum dimension...
Leather
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H 38.19 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Tan Leather Swivel Lounge Easy Armchair, 1960s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish Design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Genuine tan brown leather upholstery with chrome swivel base. Maximum dimensio...
Leather
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H 34.26 in W 34.65 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Retro British Tim Bates for Pieff Alpha Leather Swivel Armchair
By Pieff and Co.
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Tim Bates. Manufacturer: Pieff of Worcestershire. Country: England. Date: 1970s. Material: Genuine Brown leather upholstery with tubular metal frame. Maximum...
Metal
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H 40.95 in W 30.32 in D 28.35 in
Stunning Pair of Danish Swivel Armchairs Tan Mid Century 1970s Retro #657
Located in Lewes, GB
A stunning pair of Danish Swivel chairs, great design, very comfortable to sit in, a most beautiful tan colour with a great finish. In great condition, Viewings welcome at our ...
Leather
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H 38.19 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Stunning Pair of Danish Swivel Armchairs Tan Mid Century 1970s Retro #531
Located in Lewes, GB
A stunning pair of Danish Swivel Chairs , great design, very comfortable to sit in, a most beautiful tan colour with a great finish. In great condition. Viewings welcome at our...
Leather
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H 35.44 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Georg Thams Green Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1970s
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Georg Thams Manufacturer: Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material: Beech frame and base with green leather upholstery Maximum dimensio...
Leather, Beech
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H 35.83 in W 27.56 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Kebe Swivel Armchair and Footstool, 1960s
By Kebe Mobelfabrik
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Kebe Country: Denmark Date:1960s Material: Chrome metal tubular frame and genuine dark brown leather upholstery Maximum Dimensions: Cha...
Metal
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H 37.01 in W 33.08 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Swivel Easy Lounge Armchair, 1970s-1960s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish Design Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material: Metal swivel base with brown leather upholstery Maximum dimensions: Width 84cm, de...
Metal
Wade Chesterfield Leather Revolving Chair Brown Retro Vintage
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in Cologne, DE
Brown colored original Wade Chesterfield leather revolving chair in an elegant design, made for pure comfort and functionality.
Leather
Retro Howard Keith Armchair
By Howard Keith
Located in Redruth, GB
Retro Howard Keith armchair. Single retro armchair with original upholstery on chrome swivel base. Please click our logo for more items, and to see our full inventory.
French Adjustable Dining Chairs, 1970s, Set of 5
Located in Bucharest, RO
This set of five French pop-art, retro, and space age dining chairs are reminiscent of the 1970s designs of French designer Raphaël Raffel. The cognac leatherette is in a used but go...
Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Retro Maurice Burke for Arkana Swivel Tub Armchair, 1970s
By Arkana Furniture
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Description: A stylish retro swivel chair by Arkana Ltd of Britain, designed by Maurice Burke.
Fiberglass
RETRO SWIVEL SCOOP LOUNGE CHAIRS
Located in Miami, FL
METAL BASE IN A POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL FINISH.UPHULSTERED IN A FUN CANARY YELLOW FABRIC WICH IS ORIGINAL TO THE CHAIRS.THESE HAVE BEEN PROFESIONALLY CLEANED AND BASE POLISHED
Iron, Stainless Steel
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H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 34.26 in
Brown Leather Mid Century Overman Swedish Swivel Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
By Overman
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Brown Leather Mid Century Overman Swedish Swivel Lounge Chair Retro Vintage MCM Beautiful stylish and comfy swivel chair dating from the 1970s.
Leather
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H 35.83 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Göte Möbler Green Leather Swivel Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Göte Möbler Green Leather Swivel Chair Lounge Armchair Vintage Retro MCM Dating the from the late 1970s, this green leather swivel and tilt chair is by Göte...
Leather, Foam, Rosewood
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H 35.83 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Göte Möbler Green Leather Swivel Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Göte Möbler Green Leather Swivel Chair Lounge Armchair Vintage Retro MCM Dating the from the late 1970s, this green leather swivel and tilt chair is by Göte...
Leather, Foam, Rosewood
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H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Green Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish Design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1970s. Material: Genuine Green leather upholstery with metal swivel base. Maximum Dimensions: W...
Leather
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H 40.95 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Metal Swivel Office Desk Chair, 1960s-1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1970s. Material: Orange Velour upholstery with metal swivel frame and rubber arms. Maximum dime...
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
MCM Nautilus Asymmetrical Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Nautilus Asymmetrical Swivel Lounge Chairs by Directional in Ice-Blu Suede - Pair Experience the elegance of mid-century modern design with this pair of Directi...
Suede
Salvadore Sofa in Army (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with an oak structure, high-density foam, and a feather topper for optimum comfort, the Salvador sofa features a triple armrest, upholstered with a luxurious velvet (L...
Fabric
$16,880 / item
H 13.78 in W 38.98 in D 72.84 in
Brutalist Verdigris Copper Sculptural Green Ceramic Coffee Table, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A striking exploration of Brutalist form and material experimentation, this sculptural coffee table combines architectural weight with richly layered surface detail. Individually gla...
Copper, Steel
$4,545 / item
H 31 in W 31 in D 36 in
Modern Swivel Chair in Blue Woven and Fuchsia Velvet Accent Welting
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern swivel is covered in a soft chunky synthetic woven cobalt blue fabric by Scalamandre, accented with a fuchsia velvet welting. Frame is solid hard maple. It has a tight se...
Maple
$4,200 / set
H 33.5 in W 33 in D 35 in
Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a swiveling bases that return to their original position. The original fabric has a cou...
Fabric, Wood
$4,450 / item
H 25.99 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in
Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in BlackBerry/ Ruby Red Color
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made armchair features a smooth matte leather like shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet structur...
Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather
Swivel Chair / Siesta, 1970s Cechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, suede faux leather - The leatherette shows signs of use, soiled on the arms - Good, original condition. - Cleared.
Metal
$4,450 / item
H 25.99 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in
Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in Monotone Green—Leather Back & Velvet Seat
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...
Wood, Leather, Velvet
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