Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair
By Rudolph Schindler
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Discover a rare and exquisite piece of design history with this Rudolph M. Schindler dining chair
Plywood
Three Dorothy Schindele Dining Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
complementary pair of Dorothy Schindler chairs available on 1stdibs.
Iron
Two Dorothy Schindele Dining Chairs
By Dorothy Schindale
Located in Pasadena, TX
also have a complementary set of Dorothy Schindler chairs available on 1stdibs.
Iron
Rudolph Schindler Sidechair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rudolph Schindler:sidechair custom designed for the Jansen House circa 1949 Provenence
Wood
Sling Chairs by R.M. Schindler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
modernist architect, R.M. Schindler. Designed in 1922 for his private residence at 835 N. Kings Rd. in Los
Unusual Czech Modernist Chair
Located in New York, NY
Interesting and unusual Czech modernist chair referencing Schindler or Neutra, as well as
Important Low Chair by R.M. Schindler
By Rudolph Schindler
Located in Hudson, NY
Original painted plywood and vinyl low chair, made for the Wilshire Blvd. Medical office of Basia
lounge chair by R.M. Schindler
Located in Chicago, IL
Reproduction Authorized by Friends of The Schindler House MAK Center].
Cedar, Canvas
Plywood Chair by Jacques Overhoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wright and Schindler (and Judd, though that sculptor's furniture designs emerged long after this chair
Pair of Early Modernist Sling Chairs in the manner of Schindler
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Well crafted chairs of redwood or douglas fir and woven wool slings. Stylistic influence of
Wood
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco burlwood armoire cabinet. The doors retain their original door latches, handles and working lock and key. Made in UK circa 1930s.
Burl
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
$13,650 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$7,714 / item
H 17.33 in W 11.82 in D 21.66 in
Contemporary black Stag T Stool / Side Table by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Stag T Stool / Side Table by Rick Owens Dimensions: L 55 x W 30 x H 44 cm Materials: Plywood, antler moose Weight: 7.3 kg Each piece is unique and may differ as the Antler Moos...
Antler, Plywood
$16,400
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...
Glass, Walnut
Space Age Fiberglass Bed by Astarte, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in Parma, IT
Space age fiberglass bed painted white, Astarte Milano production of the 1970s. Composed of 4 modules, with original metal bed base. The label in the pictures was later removed fo...
Fiberglass
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$14,244
H 27.76 in W 64.97 in D 64.97 in
Early Carlo Scarpa Quatour Table for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Milan, IT
Early and Large version Carlo Scarpa Quatour table for the Metamobile series by Simon Gavina, Italy 1974.
Wood, Pine
$4,247Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 33.47 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Set of Four Mathieu Mategot "Tube" Chairs, 1951
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four "Tube living room" dining chairs by French Hungarian designer Mathieu Mategot (1910 - 2001). Designed in 1951 and produced in France in the early 1950's, the chai...
Metal
$45,000
H 55.12 in W 75.2 in D 20.08 in
Charlotte Perriand "Le Courbolay” Cupboard for Atelier Jean Prouvè, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand cupboard from the building “Le Courbolay” for Fabrications Ateliers Jean Prouvè, mahogany and lacquering, France, 1958. This Charlotte Perriand cupboard is charac...
Mahogany
$41,000 / set
H 15 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Design Iron 'Croisillon' Lamps by Comte, Argentina
By Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Jean-Michel Frank design iron 'Croisillon' design table lamps by argentine Company Comte By: Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A. Material: iron, metal, cord Technique: cast, molde...
Metal, Iron
$30,300 / item
H 25.01 in W 77.56 in D 34.06 in
Daybed by Charlotte Perriand for Méribel Les Allues, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1950s for the chalets of Méribel Les Allues, France. This piece of furniture is a testament to Perriand's timeless design ethos, combinin...
Wood, Pine
$21,176 / item
H 65.75 in W 87.01 in D 1.19 in
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade Screen by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Paravent Ambassade indoors screen designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and Pernette Perriand-Barsac. Manufactured in Italy by Cassina. The structure consists i...
Porcelain
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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