$1,800
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern Russell Spanner Ruspan Black Wood Webbed Lounge Chair 1950s
By Russell Spanner
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist lounge chair designed by Canadian designer Russel Spanner circa 1950s From the "Ruspan
Birch
$2,200
H 31 in W 23 in D 24 in
1950s Vintage Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Arm Chair by Spanner Products Limited
By Russell Spanner
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Original Russell Spanner's "RUSPAN" lounge chair with arms. Original found condition with
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Pair of Original 1950s Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Chairs
By Russell Spanner
Located in Ghent, BE
Pair of original Russell Spanner "Ruspan" chairs. The chairs are in excellent original condition
Bentwood
Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Chair, 1950s
By Russell Spanner
Located in Washington, DC
Original Russell Spanner "Ruspan" chair. Chair is in excellent original condition with all original
Nylon, Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 26 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Hand-Tooled Leather Ruspan Chair by Russell Spanner, 60s
By Russell Spanner
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an incredibly rare early "Ruspan" chair made famous by the influential Canadian
Leather, Birch
Ruspan Side Chair by Russell Spanner / C.1950
By Russell Spanner
Located in Montréal, QC
the chair is in its original condition, and the straps have been professionally redone.
Hardwood
1950s Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Chair
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Russell Spanner and known as the "Ruspan" chair. Completely restored wood and new seat
Wood, Leather
Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Lounge Chair
By Russell Spanner
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
beautiful all original ruspan lounge chair designed by Russell Spanner in great condition,
1950s Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Chair
By Russell Spanner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Russell Spanner Manufacturer: Ruspan of Toronto Period/style: Mid-Century Modern
$17,151 / 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
Vintage Emergency Wall or Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial emergency wall light made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It featutes a dark grey iron body and a milk glass cover. The socket requires s...
Iron
$1,440
H 14.18 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Chess Side Tables 'for Cameleonda' for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Discover the timeless charm of the Mario Bellini-designed "Gli Scacchi" Side Tables/Stools, a perfect complement to the iconic Camaleonda sofa. Crafted in 1971 for B&B Italia, these ...
Plastic
$1,500 / set
H 48 in W 20 in D 2.5 in
Thomasville Sculptural 'Arched' Pair of Wall Mirrors in Walnut & Olive Burl
By Thomasville, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the classic and timeless style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, the 'Arched' series by Thomasville is made in the US, circa 1960s, and is of heirloom quality. The finest hardwoods of wa...
Walnut, Burl
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,509 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 6.89 in
Koloman Moser / Josef Hoffmann / Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Lamp, Re-Edition
By Koloman Moser, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Small and elegant wall or ceiling lamp; the depth is including Edison-bulb. The hole for the bulb has 6.5 cm or 2.55". Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstätte, now manufactu...
Brass
$2,245 / item
H 12 in W 9.75 in D 10.5 in
Wave Jewelry Chest in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$2,200
H 72 in W 27.5 in D 14.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Glass Showcase Display Cabinet Storage Case
Located in Miami, FL
Six feet tall and four-level glass shelves Mid-Century Modern showcase made in Italy. Wooden base and tall glass and chrome column display or storage case. The door is at the side an...
Chrome
Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Wall Mounted Disc Dry Bar
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans Brutalist sculpted bronze wall-mounted disc dry bar cabinet, Model PE-122. This iconic bar features two doors concealing one drawer, one cabinet with key and two adjusta...
Bronze
$11,220Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 72.45 in D 44.89 in
Viv Id Chaise Longue Brass Nobilis Jacquard Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Against the minimalist design concept and characterized by a free use of color and shapes, the modernism movement sparks the impulse for Malabar designers to conceive this future cla...
Brass
$1,495 / item
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 in Water-Resistant Glossy Velvet by Noom
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Fabric, Velvet, Sheepskin, Wool, Felt, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Faux Fur...
Space Age Ashtray, Chrome, Italy, circa 1970
By Space Age Products
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice ashtray Space Age produced in italy in the 70s. Structure in chromed metal. Unique object that will bring a real design touch to your interior. Time marks consiste...
Metal
From $714 / item
+ 1 moreH 6.7 in Dm 16.54 in
Podgy Honeycomb Diffused Aluminum Dimmable Pendant Lamp
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a photographer’s use of light equipment, PODGY strives to create an accurate illumination that serves the needs of everyday life. By combining several classic elements fr...
Aluminum
$7,005
H 77.96 in W 32.68 in D 12.21 in
Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The E60 bookshelf, crafted from anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex, is a distinguished model designed by the renowned Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in the 1950s. Minimal...
Aluminum
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$6,500
H 32.75 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in Troy, MI
Stunning Mid Century modern sideboard in walnut designed by Greta Magnusson - Grossman for Glenn of California circa 1950s Fully restored three panel front door cabinet on a floatin...
Walnut
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.
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