Sculptural cherry wood Armchair by A. Sibau, Italy, 1960s
By A. Sibau
Located in Vienna, AT
Striking sculptural armchair designed by A. Sibau in Italy during the 1960s.
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Cherry
Sculptural cherry wood Armchair by A. Sibau, Italy, 1960s
By A. Sibau
Located in Vienna, AT
Striking sculptural armchair designed by A. Sibau in Italy during the 1960s.
Cherry
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Sculptural Italian Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs by A. Sibau
By Frank Lloyd Wright, A. Sibau
Located in Amsterdam, NL
These dining chairs were made in the 1980s in Italy by Antonio Sibau.
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Italian Armchairs by Sibau, 1990s
By A. Sibau
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very elegant sculptural black lacquered wooden armchairs by italian furniture maker A.Sibau White leather seats Good condition with normal age related wear. 1990s - Italy ...
Leather, Lacquer
Pair of Italian Sculptural Chairs by A. Sibau
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian sculptural chairs by A. Sibau. The wood is cherry.
Wood
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H 30 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Vintage 1980s A. Sibau Sculptural Cherrywood Chairs and Glass Dining Table Set
By A. Sibau
Located in San Antonio, TX
Designed by A. Sibau, this table set is in overall good condition. Beveled glass top. Solid cherrywood base and chairs, circa 1980s, Italy. Dimensions: 21" W x 20.5" D x 30" H 18" se...
Wood
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H 30 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Italian Modern A. Sibau Sculptural Cherry Wood Dark Finish Dining Chair
By A. Sibau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Modern A. Sibau Sculptural cherry wood dark finish chair *Currently 4 available.
Cherry
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H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
1980's Italian Sculptural Birch Chair by A. Sibau Custom Felted Wool Upholstery
By A. Sibau
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful side chair by Italian designer A. Sibau Lovely sculptural design in solid Birch wood We upholstered this chair with animal friendly hand felted Islandic Sheep wool to g...
Wool, Birch, Plywood
Set of Four Wood Organic Sculptural Chairs by A. SIBAU
Located in High Point, NC
Set of Four Carved Cherry Wood Organic Sculptural Chairs by A. SIBAU
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Arm Chair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft Co. circa 1950s. Originally designed to make Modern design accessible to the masses, this incred...
Wood, Birch, Walnut, Bentwood
Knud Faerch Rosewood Armchair 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in London, England
Knud Faerch Model 343 Armchair Produced in the early 1960s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Slagelse, Denmark. The Model 343 armchair is part of a series with the mo...
Leather, Rosewood
$1,750
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an iconic Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair, widely known as the "Pretzel" chair. Designed by Norman Cherner in 1958. Originally manufactured by Plycraft...
Naugahyde, Plywood
$5,725
H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century sculptural cherrywood armchair, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
This rare and elegant mid-century solid cherry wood armchair masterfully blends rustic lines and modern sophistication typical of mid-20th-century design. The main structure is disti...
Wood, Cherry
Early and Rare Evert Sodergren Sculptured Chair, c. 1955
By Evert Sodergren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 'Sculptured' chair was originally designed in 1953 by Pacific Northwest master craftsman and cabinetmaker, Evert Sodergren, and it is the crown jewel of his oeuvre which spanned ...
Brass
A Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Norman Cherner pretzel chair, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood frame. Good vintage condition. Fast shipping worldwide.
Wood
$2,450Sale Price|27% Off
H 31 in W 24 in D 21 in
'Medea' Model 102 Bentwood Armchair by Vittorio Nobili, c 1955 Italy, Signed
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic collectors sculptural bentwood armchair is the 'Medea 102' chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue and was crafted in Italy circa 1955, signed underneath with ...
Metal
$3,378
H 36.62 in W 14.18 in D 27.17 in
Sculptural African Studio Chair, Wood, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural African Studio Chair, France 1960s.
Wood
$3,100
H 34.26 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Sculptural Italian Walnut Armchair, 1950s – Mid-Century Modern Design Icon
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Italian Walnut Armchair, 1950s – Mid-Century Modern Design Icon A stunning example of post-war Italian craftsmanship, this 1950s sculptural armchair is a masterclass in f...
Walnut
Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen, Armchair, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak "Metropolitan" armchair designed by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 28.5"W x 19.5"D ...
Teak
$1,450
H 30.75 in W 24 in D 22 in
Bentwood Lounge Armchair in the Manner of Lawrence Peabody / Thonet, USA, 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid vintage armchair designed in the manner of Lawrence Peabody's iconic dining chairs. Featuring a bentwood frame, similar to those of Thonet's now iconic bentwoo...
Birch
Mid Century Modern Teak Armchair
By Kurt Olsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century Modern teak desk / armchair by Kurt Ostervig upholstered in cream / camel color leather.
Teak
$3,500
H 37 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
American Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Armchair In the Style of Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in Troy, MI
American craftsman armchair in the style of Sam Maloof A tall interpretation of the Low Back chair in Walnut featuring an ergonomically sculpted seat and Maloof's signature joinery...
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Bentwood Sculptural Armchair
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Danish organic-form lounge chair composed of layers of laminated and bent wood finished with teak surfaces. Superior, modernist form with elegant, clean lines and curvilinear ...
Teak, Bentwood
$2,089
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 16.93 in
Armchair Made In Rosewood By Henry W. Klein Made By Bramin From 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Henry W Klein
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair is a fine example of Danish furniture art from the 1960s, designed by Henry W. Klein and manufactured by Bramin. With its rosewood frame and cognac leather seat, this c...
Leather, Rosewood
$642
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Armchair, Austrian Design, 1960s Vintage
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood armchair dating from the 1960s, featuring elegant curved lines and refined craftsmanship. Made from solid bentwood, this chair showcases beautiful natural patina and honest ...
Bentwood
Volute Chair by Garnier Pingree
By Garnier Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Volute chair, the aim was to create a beautiful piece through finding balance in its design. We wanted it to be undoubtedly new and fresh but also conjure something classica...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Burl
Sculptural Solid Wood Chair by Mobius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
Complex yet functional joinery transcends trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. On it's own or as a set, a contemporary classic. One American Black ...
Wood, Walnut
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