$3,209
H 34 in W 38 in D 34.5 in
Danish Mid-Century 1960s Sage Green Leather Swivel Lounge Chair with Tilt
By Ring Mekanikk
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
manufacturer Ring Mekanikk. Finished in a beautiful sage green leather, this chair features a robust metal base
Leather
Ring Möbelfabrikk Office Chair from the 1960s
By Ring Mekanikk
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
, the hydraulics work perfectly, as does the tilting function. Ring Mekanikk is a Norwegian
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Design Leather Office Chair, Italy, 1988
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Marked on the bottom of the chair, Made in Italy - 1988. This is exactly like the office chair by Ring
Metal, Chrome
Pair of vintage leather lounge chairs
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Pair of leather lounge chairs from the 1960s-70s, Scandinavian manufacture, mechanism marked "Ring
Leather, Wood, Beech
60s Norwegian Mid Century Modern Designer Desk Chair
By Ring Mekanikk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
with faux leather arms. 1960s office chair by Mid-Century Modern Norwegian designer Ring Mekanikk. Made
Sold
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 29.14 in
Stunning Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Green Leather Captain/ Director Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely chesterfield Ring Mekanikk fully buttoned captain
Leather, Mahogany
Ring Mekanikk, Leather Swivelchair, and Recliner
By Ring Mekanikk
Located in Soesterberg, UT
Ring Mekanikk - leather swivelchair- and recliner Classic rotable recliner chair made by Ring
Stainless Steel
Wooden and Tweed Office Chair
By Ring Mekanikk
Located in Tourcoing, FR
High quality, mechanism made in Norway by the leader "Ring Mekanikk", office chair: this armchair
Wool, Wood
Set of Ten Office Chairs High Quality
By Ring Mekanikk
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Set of ten Office Chairs high quality, Mechanism made in Norway by the leader "Ring Mekanikk
$12,412
H 27.56 in W 96.46 in D 37.41 in
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s Sofa bed model Anfibio with padded seat and backrest upholstered in fabric. The front features decorat...
Fabric
Sold|$1,821
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Set of Dark Stained Wall Lamps by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Dark Stained Pine wood Wall Lamps designed by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta in the 1970s. A fine Scandinavian duo. * Pair (2) of wall lamps in dark stained pine wood with beige fa...
Fabric, Pine, Wood
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Teak, Upholstery
Swedish Erik Chambert art deco desk, 1940
Located in Uccle, BE
A mid 20th century birch art deco desk with 7 drawers and key included. Date of manufacture stamped: 20 12 1940 Designed by Erik Chambert (1902-1988) who was a pioneering interior d...
Birch
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 34 in D 37 in
Fiberglass Upholstered Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair by Buaghman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Very cool and rare swivel tilt lounge chair Space Age style, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This example is in untouched, original condition, showing only light cosmeti...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
$6,500
H 25.98 in W 40.55 in D 36.22 in
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchair for Cassina, Argilla Velvet, 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" armchair for Cassina, argilla fabric and wood, Italy, 1972. Designed in 1972, the “Pianura” armchairs encapsulate the refined minimalism and sculptural elega...
Wood, Velvet
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, velvet, wood, Europe, 1940s The defining feature of these 1940s Art Deco armchairs are their boldly arched side panels, which sweep upward in a graceful, convex c...
Velvet, Wood
$6,600Sale Price / item|21% Off
H 47.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
Emerald Green 'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in a gorgeous emerald green ...
Chrome
$6,398
H 28.5 in W 33 in D 35 in
A Pair of 1970s Italian Mid Century Patchwork Tan Leather Club Armchairs
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A sublime pair of Italian tan leather armchairs, patchwork leather seat cushions with original small back support cushions. The tan leather is a perfect mid-century tone with a beaut...
Leather
$3,900
H 31.75 in W 29.25 in D 29.25 in
Mid-century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair in Original Green Wool
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a Danish mid-century modern lounge chair, characterized by clean lines, organic shapes, and functional design. It features a solid wood frame with tapered legs and a hand-tie...
Wool
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