$64,483 / set
H 27.96 in W 21.66 in D 29.14 in
Set of 2 "el Rey" Easy Chairs in Brass and Leather by Mats Theselius, 1999
By Mats Theselius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of el Rey easy chairs, designed by Mats Theselius and produced by Källemo in Värnamo, Sweden in 1999, exemplifies the intersection of contemporary Scandinavian design ...
Brass
Rare pair of "El Rey" by Mats Theselius, 1999
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass frame, seat and back in crocodile patterned prime leather. Leatherclothes-wound armrests. Limited edition of 360 chairs produced in 1999. Excellent condition.
Brass
Rare pair of "El Rey" by Mats Theselius, 1999
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass frame, seat and back in crocodile patterned prime leather. Leatherclothes-wound armrests. Limited edition of 360 chairs produced in 1999. This is chair #234 and #235. Excellent...
Brass
$23,507
H 27.76 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
"El Rey" Lounge Chair by Mats Theselius, Källemo AB, Sweden, 1999
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Very cool post-modernist lounge chair by Mats Theselius, modell called “El Rey”, made of solid brass, wooden seat covered with “crocodile” pattern and wrapped armrests in black leath...
Brass
Bruno Rey Upholstered Black Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Bruno Rey
Located in High Point, NC
This set of four dining chairs was made in Germany, circa 1970. Designed by Bruno Rey for Kusch+Co, these stylish chairs have a black wooden frame and a charcoal gray upholstered seat.
Fabric, Wood
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H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Vintage chair Bruno Rey black Kusch & Co 1970s design new lacquered
By Bruno Rey
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful vintage chair by Bruno Rey for Kusch & Co in black from the 1970s for sale.
Beech
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H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 2 vintage chairs Bruno Rey black Kusch & Co 1970s design new lacquered
By Bruno Rey
Located in Berlin, DE
We offer beautiful vintage chairs by Bruno Rey for Kusch & Co in black from the 1970s for sale, which are now considered a true design classic and impress with their exceptional stab...
Beech
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H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 vintage chairs Bruno Rey black Kusch & Co 1970s design new lacquered
By Bruno Rey
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering beautiful vintage chairs by Bruno Rey for Kusch & Co in black from the 1970s for sale.
Beech
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 8 Vintage chairs Bruno Rey Kusch & Co black 1970s design new lacquered
By Bruno Rey
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering beautiful vintage chairs by Bruno Rey for Kusch & Co in black from the 1970s for sale.
Beech
Two Mats Theselius 'El Rey' Chairs
By Mats Theselius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Mats Theselius 'EL REY' brass and leather easy chairs, Kallemo AB, Varnamo, Sweden. Signed: el Rey by Mats Theselius 1999 by Kallemo, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 28 in W 27 in D 29.75 in
Pair of “El Rey” Lounge Chairs by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden, 1999
By Mats Theselius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of limited edition lounge chairs designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden, in 1999. These sculptural chairs feature a patinated brass frame with sinuous, leathe...
Brass
Set of Four Black Lacquer & Green Rizzo Style Dining Chairs
By Mario Sabot, Bruno Rey, Vico Magistretti, Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Geometric boldness of Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot with the rounded, architectural form of Bruno Rey. Black lacquered wood frames contrast sharply with the original deep green uph...
Fabric, Wood
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H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 black vintage chairs Bruno Rey Kusch & Co 1970s design new lacquered
By Bruno Rey
Located in Berlin, DE
We offer beautiful black vintage chairs by Bruno Rey for Kusch & Co from the 1970s for sale in your desired RAL color.
Beech
Sold
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Bruno Rey Dinning Chairs Post-Modern Black Dieter Switzerland
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Beautiful set of 6 vintage stackable Bruno Rey for Dietiker chairs in black. Probably from the 1970s, made in Switzerland.
Oak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Bruno Rey Set of 6 Black Dining Chairs, of Which 2 Rare Double Back Version
By Bruno Rey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is a beautiful set of the iconic ebonized black dining chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, Switzerland.
Aluminum
$6,987 / 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
$16,816 / 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
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.
Pine
Charlotte Perriand La Cachette Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1960s by Charlotte Perriand, the La Cachette chairs combine sleek modern lines with a sense of comfort. Their sculptural form and refined materials make them timeless...
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, original cushions.
Pine
$35,261
H 74.02 in W 75.6 in D 0.4 in
Mats Theselius folding screen / room divider produced by Källemo, 1990s
By Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare folding screen / room divider ‘Rörligt objekt’ by Mats Theselius, early 1990s. Aluminum with dot decoration in relief. Folds into four parts: 4 x 48 cm, height 188 cm.
Steel, Aluminum
Mats Theselius IKEA PS Collection Nätön
By Mats Theselius
Located in Farsta, SE
Mats Theselius is arguably one of Swedens most influensal designers of his generation. And this was his first collaboration with IKEA PS Collection, Nätön. Mats Theselius rattan an...
Bamboo, Rattan
Anna Karlin Ceramic Bar Cabinet
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A monumental cabinet clad in handmade ceramic tiles which are curved to fit the contour of the piece, and punctuated with sculptural appliques. The interior is a rich cerused oak, wi...
Brass, Steel
$94,741
H 61.03 in W 39.38 in D 17.92 in
Pine Cabinet ‘Lovö’ by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet ‘Lovö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Pine and forged iron. From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer ...
Iron
Mats Theselius model “Star” easy chair Kallemo Sweden 2009
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautifully shaped “Star” easy chair designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden 2009. This iconic chair showcases Theselius’s unique approach to combining industrial design with ...
Steel
"El Rey" by Mats Theselius, 1999
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition of 360 pcs produced 1999. This example is number 146. Brass frame. Seat and back in crocodile patterned prime leather. Leatherclothes-wound armrests.
Brass
The armchair by MATS THESELIUS. Limited edition of 33.
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Long Island City, NY
The armchair designed by MATS THESELIUS. Model “Aluminium chair”, produced by Källemo, numbered 2/33. Frame in aluminum. Cast aluminum legs. Frame in book. Firmly upholstered back ...
Aluminum
Rare pair of "El Rey" by Mats Theselius, 1999
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass frame, seat and back in crocodile patterned prime leather. Leatherclothes-wound armrests. Limited edition of 360 chairs produced in 1999. This is chair #146 and #239. Excellent...
Brass
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