Hamletmachine chair by Robert Wilson
By Robert Wilson
Located in PARIS, FR
Robert Wilson (1941-2025 Hamletmachine Chair, Ca. 1986 Edition XO, France Perforated metal corners lacquered gray Signed Robert Wilson and numbered 230 on the seat Model created for ...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Conceptual Steel Side or Desk Chairs in the style of Robert Wilson
By Robert Wilson
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Conceptual Side Chairs in the style of Robert Wilson influenced by de-constructivism.
Steel, Sheet Metal
Hamletmaschine Chair by Robert Wilson
By Robert Wilson
Located in Cologne, DE
In 1987 Robert Wilson designed the Hamletmachine chair for Heiner Müller's play "Hamletmaschine" at the Hamburg Thalia Theatre in Germany. 150 chairs were produced by XO, this is ...
Steel
$978 / set
H 42 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 in
Pietro Constantini Postmodern Italian Modern Stricking Pair of Dining Chairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in San Diego, CA
With a rabidly modern Italian design, this pair of chairs by Pietro Constantini captures any look that comes your way. Fan-shaped backrest with a beautiful piano black finish and le...
Leather, Wood
Chair by Deborah Ehrlich
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Constructed by a master craftsman as well as talented sculptor - the simplicity and elegance of these chairs can only come to life with the very best of his talent. He uses tradition...
Ash, Hickory, Oak
Pair of Metal Industrial Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of metal back and seat chairs with tubular frames. These Industrial chairs have taken on a truly special patina. The chairs would work well for both indoor and outdoor dining, a...
Steel
Pair of Gestural Dining Chairs by International Furniture Corp
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Pair of gestural dining chairs by International Furniture Corp. Great sculptural form and graphic style. DIMENSIONS: 19.5" W x 18.5" D x 29" H; Arm Height, 28 7/8" H; Seat...
Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Gf GoodForm Aluminum Task Chairs
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage GF GoodForm aluminum task chairs.
Aluminum
$1,252 / set
H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
A pair of chairs created by designer-sculptor Felix Agostini in 1969, France.
By Felix Agostini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A pair of chairs created by designer-sculptor Felix Agostini in 1969, France. The frame is made of hammered chrome-plated iron, lending a sheen to the metal; the seat and backrest a...
Brass, Iron
Philippe Starck Mickville chair for Driade - Italy, 1985
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in London, GB
A design of deceptive simplicity, Starck’s Mickville chair plays a deft trick. A rotating segment in the tubular back enables movement in one leg, thus allowing the circular seat to ...
Lacquer
R.H. n°1, Metal Chairs by Renè Herbst, Italy, 1980s
By René Herbst, Pallucco
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of R.H. N°1 chairs by Renè Herbst. 1928 project issued in 1980 by Pallucco featuring tubular steel chrome plated frame. Back and seat rest are composed by black tension straps...
Metal
Ultraleggera Chair by Zieta Prozessdesign
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
Ultraleggera chair by Zieta Prozessdesign Aluminum 1600 grams Measures: H 77cm, W 58cm, D 60cm "The lightest chair in the world!" This chair is a tribute to Gio Ponti's Superleggera...
Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Steel
Rascal Chair by Niall O'Flynn for Spectrum, Post-Modern Design, 1997
By Niall O'Flynn, 't Spectrum
Located in Toronto, CA
In the creation of the Rascal chair for Dutch furniture brand Spectrum, designer Niall O’Flynn marries his architectural vision with the brand’s commitment to explorations of structu...
Steel
$2,398 / set
H 49 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Pair High Back Brutalist Side Chairs by Harry Balmer for Flemington Iron Works
By Harry Balmer
Located in West Chester, PA
Epic pair of vintage Brutalist style iron and wood plank high back side chairs designed by Harry Balmer and manufactured by Flemington Iron Works USA.
Iron
Industrial Modern Steel Frame Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
A pair of German lounge chairs dating to the 1960s. Recently imported and newly upholstered in mohair. The steel geometric frames offer great contrast to the soft down filled cushion...
Steel
Pair of High Back Aluminum Base Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered high back chairs, with squared aluminum base chairs. Original fabric shows wear and some staining. Structurally sound, and sturdy. Arm Height 25"
Aluminum
Pair of Vintage GF GoodForm Aluminum Task Chairs
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage GF GoodForm aluminum task chairs.
Aluminum
Qoticher Chair by Ángel Mombiedro
By Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Geneve, CH
Qoticher chair by Ángel Mombiedro Cm: Ø44 x 48 seat 80 back cm Inches: Ø17 x 19 seat 32 back in Any RAL metallic structure with natural suede seat. Can be made to order in other col...
Steel
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with an architectural ...
Steel
$4,500
H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Walnut Burl and Cowhide, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Frame in solid beech with walnut burl veneer. Recently restored and reuphols...
Cowhide, Walnut, Burl
$829 / item
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Gervasoni Inout 46 Side Table/Stool in Aluminium by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of coffee tables made of aluminium in two different sizes, Inout 45/46 have a rectangular shape and are characterised by the particular aluminium finish that creates a mirro...
Aluminum
$4,400 / set
H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Pair of Table Lamps in Porcelain, 1960s
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of porcelain table lamps designed by Bjørn Wiinblad and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s. This pair of rare porcelain table lamps is a true testament to the timeless e...
Porcelain, Fabric
$5,000
H 26.38 in W 27.96 in D 25.99 in
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1960
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" lounge chair for Cassina, red-lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960. The 930 "Carimate" easy chair was created for the club house of 'Carimate's...
Straw, Wood
$12,113
H 28.55 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Rare Unique Size Maarten Van Severen T88A Aluminium Table, c. 2000
By Maarten van Severen
Located in London, GB
A uniquely sized design classic, this T88A table was designed by Maarten van Severen in 1988 and produced by Lensvelt Netherlands circa 2000 as a special private commission. Suita...
Aluminum
$12,900
H 18 in Dm 31.5 in
French Midcentury / Art Deco Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Rene Drouet, 1940
By René Drouet
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco / Mid-century Modern cocktail table in the Modern Neoclassical spirit by iconic French designer, Rene Drouet, France, circa 1940. The subtle a...
Wrought Iron
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldw...
Alpaca, Beech
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
$6,000 / set
H 7.75 in W 35.5 in D 7.5 in
Shigeru Uchida Horizontal A Line Wall Cabinets for UMS Pastoe Utrect Holland
Located in Chicago, IL
5 wall cabinets designed by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, Utrect Holland circa 2000. Chocolate brown lacquered steel and wood. The outer sliding part of the shelves is laquered steel an...
Sheet Metal
Superb Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb modern club chair, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frame and upholstered in an ivory premium 100% alpaca fabric. Handmade in England. Available in C...
Alpaca, Beech
$15,831
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Pierre Jeanneret "Square” Table Solid Teak Chandigarh Project India Le Corbusier
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Munster, NRW
Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-TA-04-A “square” table A fine example of Pierre Jeanneret’s approach to functionalist and aesthetic furniture, the PJ-TA-04-A, also known as the “square table”....
Teak
$120,400
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Solid Imbuia with Red Glass Top Dining Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil C. 1949
By Langbach & Tenreiro, Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Restored.
Glass, Imbuia, Wood
Cabinet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, Austria, 1903
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed in 1903 by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte, the Cabinet Chair (Kabinettsessel) stands among the most emblematic expressions of early Viennese Modernism. Its rigorou...
Fabric, Wood
Solid Chair , Heinz H. Landes , c.1986 , Germany
By Heinz Landes
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Solid Chair , Heinz H. Landes , c.1986 , Germany The price for two chairs.
Concrete, Iron
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