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Pair of Vintage Geometric Crisscross Wire Frame Design Zuo Modern Speed Chair
Pair of Vintage Geometric Crisscross Wire Frame Design Zuo Modern Speed Chair

Pair of Vintage Geometric Crisscross Wire Frame Design Zuo Modern Speed Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Vintage Crisscross Geometric Wire Frame Design Zuo Modern Pure Speed Chair, Steel Legs made of Sturdy Steel Wire and Rods Geometric Mesh Pattern, Hand-Crafted Intricate Desig...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Wire

Art Deco Jazz Club Chair in the Style of Frankl's Speed Chair
Art Deco Jazz Club Chair in the Style of Frankl's Speed Chair

Art Deco Jazz Club Chair in the Style of Frankl's Speed Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This fabulous Art Deco style jazz club chair in the style of Paul Frankl speed chair is upholstered in stunning period purple, gold velvet, and paisley print fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Leather 'Speed' Lounge Chairs
Pair of Leather 'Speed' Lounge Chairs

Pair of Leather 'Speed' Lounge Chairs

$11,700 / set

H 29 in W 33.5 in D 34 in

Pair of Leather 'Speed' Lounge Chairs

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Pair of leather (speed) lounge chairs. The leather is blue. Style of Paul Frankl speed chair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Pearl White Mohair Jazz Club Chair with Speed Arms
Art Deco Pearl White Mohair Jazz Club Chair with Speed Arms

Art Deco Pearl White Mohair Jazz Club Chair with Speed Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This fabulous Art Deco style jazz club chair in the style of Paul Frankl speed chair is upholstered in stunning period pearl white Mohair fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

High-speed Travel' Chair by Cometabolism Studio
High-speed Travel' Chair by Cometabolism Studio

High-speed Travel' Chair by Cometabolism Studio

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The work takes the form of a spaceship's cabin traveling at high speed, which is characterized by movement in a static manner, while simultaneously providing the user with a feeling ...

Category

2010s Asian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Streamline Art Deco Chrome Tubular Speed Lounge Club Chair, Lloyd Manufacturing
Streamline Art Deco Chrome Tubular Speed Lounge Club Chair, Lloyd Manufacturing

Streamline Art Deco Chrome Tubular Speed Lounge Club Chair, Lloyd Manufacturing

By lloyd manufacturing co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Streamline "Speed" Art Deco Chromed tubular Steel lounge club chair by Lloyd Manufacturing.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Mid-century Lounge Chair With Speed Arms
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Mid-century Lounge Chair With Speed Arms

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Mid-century Lounge Chair With Speed Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post-war outdoor patio aluminum lounge chair with speed armrest. This Mid-century patio/outdoor lounge chair consists of an aluminum frame with decorative arms that slope backward in...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rattan 2-Strand X-Back Lounge Chair with Streamline Speed Arms
Rattan 2-Strand X-Back Lounge Chair with Streamline Speed Arms

Rattan 2-Strand X-Back Lounge Chair with Streamline Speed Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan 2-strand X-Back rattan living-room lounge chair with 2-strand streamline speed arms. Great example of early post-war American rattan furniture.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Five-Strand "Victory Speed" Arm Loungechair w/ Ottoman, Set of 3
Restored Rattan Five-Strand "Victory Speed" Arm Loungechair w/ Ottoman, Set of 3

Restored Rattan Five-Strand "Victory Speed" Arm Loungechair w/ Ottoman, Set of 3

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A beautifully restored set of 3 Mid-century rattan "Victory Speed" arm lounge chairs, and three matching ottomans each featuring five-strand arms and stacked rattan bases blending vi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

French Art Moderne Copper Swing Arm Floor Lamp
French Art Moderne Copper Swing Arm Floor Lamp

French Art Moderne Copper Swing Arm Floor Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The lamp is perfect for a reading lamp to accent your favorite streamline speed chair for a midnight book session. The lamp is meticulously refinished to highlight the tones of the ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Craftsman Style Lounge Chair
Midcentury Craftsman Style Lounge Chair

Midcentury Craftsman Style Lounge Chair

$2,240

H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 35 in

Midcentury Craftsman Style Lounge Chair

By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company

Located in Las Vegas, NV

If minimalism meshed with great design is your speed, this chair is the one. Left as found with its cheetah print cushions, but professional reupholstery recommended to truly showca...

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20th Century Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid Century High Back Windsor Chair
Mid Century High Back Windsor Chair

Mid Century High Back Windsor Chair

$2,500 / item

H 44 in W 26 in D 26 in

Mid Century High Back Windsor Chair

By De Ster Gelderland

Located in Las Vegas, NV

If minimalism meshed with great design is your speed, this chair is the one. Left as found with its pale yellow cushions, but professional reupholstery recommended to truly showcase...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Gervasoni Ghost 11 Chair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Ghost 11 Chair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A textile product that easily changes appearance, allowing you to go from an elegant to an informal look with ease and speed. Put-me-up chair upholstered with polyurethane foams, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Rattan Chair and Ottoman W/ Josef Frank Style Fabric
Midcentury Rattan Chair and Ottoman W/ Josef Frank Style Fabric

Midcentury Rattan Chair and Ottoman W/ Josef Frank Style Fabric

By Paul Frankl, Franco Albini

Located in Miami, FL

The bentwood and streamlined frames are in the transitional style between Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern and remind us of speed lounge chairs and designs by Franco Albini and Paul F...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Fabric

Gervasoni Ghost 23 Side Chair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Ghost 23 Side Chair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A textile product that easily changes appearance, allowing you to go from a formal to an informal look with ease and speed. Side chair upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Modern Memphis Style Arm Chair Black Leather Chrome Massimo Iosa Ghini
Italian Modern Memphis Style Arm Chair Black Leather Chrome Massimo Iosa Ghini

Italian Modern Memphis Style Arm Chair Black Leather Chrome Massimo Iosa Ghini

By Moroso, Massimo Iosa Ghini

Located in Vienna, AT

Soft rounded wing like armchairs and a padded back with ash features this wonderful streamlined armchair model Numero Uno by Massimo Iosa Ghini. The Numero Uno easy chair references...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gervasoni Ghost 06 Modular Lounge Chair in White Linen Upholstery, Paola Navone

Gervasoni Ghost 06 Modular Lounge Chair in White Linen Upholstery, Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A textile product that easily changes appearance, allowing you to go from a formal to an informal look with ease and speed. Modular lounge chair w/o arms upholstered with polyuret...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair
Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair

Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair

$2,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 34.5 in D 34 in

Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair

By Paul Frankl, Donald Deskey

Located in New Windsor, NY

Beautifully re-upholstered in Design Tex Glacier fabric. The chair features a very deep seat, tapered wood feet and amazing lines, circa 1930-1940. Measures: Approximately 34" dee...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Restored 1949 Circles & Speed Arm Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair
Restored 1949 Circles & Speed Arm Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair

Restored 1949 Circles & Speed Arm Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan chaise lounge with what we at the shop call the Circles and Speed Arm, two-strand side arms. Inspired by Paul Frankl this lounge is one of the rarest of all designs.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Rattan

Tom Dixon Speed lounge chair for Space Design, UK 1999
Tom Dixon Speed lounge chair for Space Design, UK 1999

Tom Dixon Speed lounge chair for Space Design, UK 1999

$1,066Sale Price|60% Off

H 52.37 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in

Tom Dixon Speed lounge chair for Space Design, UK 1999

By Tom Dixon

Located in London, GB

A rare lounge chair by British designer Tom Dixon for Space Design. A delicate braided rope has been systematically woven across its iron frame, a method Dixon employed in various ea...

Category

1990s British Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Rope

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Slider Rocking Lounge Chair with Speed Arm
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Slider Rocking Lounge Chair with Speed Arm

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Slider Rocking Lounge Chair with Speed Arm

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Midcentury patio/outdoor lounge chair consisting of an aluminum frame with decorative scrolling things. Cushions made to order included. The cushions pictured in these photos are ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Restored 3-Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Settee, Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Restored 3-Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Settee, Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Restored 3-Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Settee, Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Mid-Century rattan living room set known as the "Circles and Speed" set features a three-strand side arm lounge chair with a matching rattan ottoman and loveseat sofa. 1950, Un...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored 4-Strand Double Arch Speed Arms Rattan Sofa & Chairs Livingroom Set
Restored 4-Strand Double Arch Speed Arms Rattan Sofa & Chairs Livingroom Set

Restored 4-Strand Double Arch Speed Arms Rattan Sofa & Chairs Livingroom Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored rattan living room set blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. Made in 1950, this five-piece living room set showcases a rare 4-strand double-ar...

Category

Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored 5-Strand Rattan "Double-Speed" Arm Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Restored 5-Strand Rattan "Double-Speed" Arm Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set

Restored 5-Strand Rattan "Double-Speed" Arm Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century rattan living room set includes a five-strand "double-speed" arm sofa with a matching lounge chair, both feature stacked ra...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise Lounge, Silver Upholstery, 1980s Art Deco
Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise Lounge, Silver Upholstery, 1980s Art Deco

Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise Lounge, Silver Upholstery, 1980s Art Deco

By Jay Spectre

Located in St. Louis, MO

The curved arms are similar to Paul Frankl's Speed chair. The original upholstery reminds me of Andy Warhol's factory in the 1960s when everything was silver or the skin of the Zeppe...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Restored Two-Strand "Circles and Speed" Three Seat Rattan Sofa
Restored Two-Strand "Circles and Speed" Three Seat Rattan Sofa

Restored Two-Strand "Circles and Speed" Three Seat Rattan Sofa

By Axo

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rattan sofa has what we at the shop call the "Circles and Speed" two-strand chair arm with an arched base and stick rattan seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Ski Legs
Mid-Century Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Ski Legs

Mid-Century Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Ski Legs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post-war outdoor patio aluminum lounge chair with speed armrest and "ski" legs. This Mid-century patio/outdoor lounge chair consists of an aluminum frame with decorative arms that sl...

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age Art Deco Arm Chair in the Style of Gilbert Rohde
Machine Age Art Deco Arm Chair in the Style of Gilbert Rohde

Machine Age Art Deco Arm Chair in the Style of Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Classic Machine Age period arm chair, having speed band wrap around arms, upholstered back, and seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Italian Modern Memphis Style Armchair in the Manner of Massimo Iosa Ghini
1980s Italian Modern Memphis Style Armchair in the Manner of Massimo Iosa Ghini

1980s Italian Modern Memphis Style Armchair in the Manner of Massimo Iosa Ghini

Located in Chicago, IL

Soft rounded wing like armchairs and a padded back with ash features this wonderful streamlined armchair model Numero Uno by Massimo Iosa Ghini. The Numero Uno easy chair references ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide

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Art Deco Machine Age Speed Chair by Paul Frankl, circa 1940s
Art Deco Machine Age Speed Chair by Paul Frankl, circa 1940s

Art Deco Machine Age Speed Chair by Paul Frankl, circa 1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Denver, CO

Important and stunning chair designed by Paul Frankl. Due to the illusion of perpetual motion, this chair is referred to as the speed chair and epitomizes the Art Deco/machine age mo...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Top Side Tables with Mahogany Legs with Brass Feet
Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Top Side Tables with Mahogany Legs with Brass Feet

Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Top Side Tables with Mahogany Legs with Brass Feet

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

A later visually expressive line — the “Speed” chairs and sofas, which have a raked profile suggesting motion — links Frankl to Donald Deskey, Raymond Loewy and other creators of “St...

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl's Speed Chair
Art Deco Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl's Speed Chair

Art Deco Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl's Speed Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl's Speed Chair.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Jazz Club Lounge Speed Chair
Art Deco Style Jazz Club Lounge Speed Chair

Art Deco Style Jazz Club Lounge Speed Chair

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H 33 in W 37.5 in D 40 in

Art Deco Style Jazz Club Lounge Speed Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This fabulous Art Deco style jazz club chair in the style of Paul Frankl speed chair is upholstered in stunning period purple, gold velvet, and paisley print fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

1940s Paul Frankl Style Streamline Moderne Lounge Chair in Two-Tone Ultrasuede
1940s Paul Frankl Style Streamline Moderne Lounge Chair in Two-Tone Ultrasuede

1940s Paul Frankl Style Streamline Moderne Lounge Chair in Two-Tone Ultrasuede

By Paul Frankl

Located in Miami, FL

Inspired by Paul Frankl's 1939 speed chair, this early 1940s lounge chair has a great footprint and presence.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Restored Rattan Four-Strand "Speed" Arm Chaise Longue Chair
Restored Rattan Four-Strand "Speed" Arm Chaise Longue Chair

Restored Rattan Four-Strand "Speed" Arm Chaise Longue Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan four-strand chaise longue with what we at the shop call the "Speed" arm. Inspired by Paul Frankl this lounge is one of the rarest of all designs. The workmanship i...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Six Strand Circles and Speed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Restored Six Strand Circles and Speed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Restored Six Strand Circles and Speed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rattan lounge chair has what we at the shop call, the "Circles and Speed" six strand side arms.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair Art Deco Club Chairs - France Circa 1930s - Green Velvet Speed Armchairs
Pair Art Deco Club Chairs - France Circa 1930s - Green Velvet Speed Armchairs

Pair Art Deco Club Chairs - France Circa 1930s - Green Velvet Speed Armchairs

By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu

Located in Decatur, GA

Pair of vintage Art Deco tank or speed armchairs, France circa 1930s. Streamline Moderne silouhette. Completely restored with new super plush green velvet. Excellent condition and su...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Restored Three Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
Restored Three Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set

Restored Three Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rattan lounge chair has what we at the shop call, the "Circles and Speed" three strand side arm lounge chair with matching rattan ottoman and loveseat sofa.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco "Speed" Lounge Chair attributed to Paul Frankl
Art Deco "Speed" Lounge Chair attributed to Paul Frankl

Art Deco "Speed" Lounge Chair attributed to Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco "Speed" Lounge Chair, attributed to Paul Frankl, circa 1930's.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Circles and Speed Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Circles and Speed Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set

Circles and Speed Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

"Circles and Speed" Rattan living-room set including a Sofa and two Lounge Chairs and two ottomans.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Restored Circles and Speed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Chaise
Restored Circles and Speed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Chaise

Restored Circles and Speed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Chaise

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rattan lounge chair has what we at the shop call, the "Circles and Speed" three strand side arms.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Settee & Lounge Chair Slider Rocking Patio Set with Speed
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Settee & Lounge Chair Slider Rocking Patio Set with Speed

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Settee & Lounge Chair Slider Rocking Patio Set with Speed

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco patio lounge chair pair and Loveseat set consisting of an aluminum frame with decorative Streamline speed arms.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

A "Speed Chair" Attributed to Paul Frankl
A "Speed Chair" Attributed to Paul Frankl

A "Speed Chair" Attributed to Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This newly upholstered chair is designed in the manor of Paul Frankl's 1930s classic "Speed Chair".

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Speed Club Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl
Art Deco Speed Club Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl

Art Deco Speed Club Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

High style Art Moderne club, lounge chair in the style of the iconic Speed chair designed by Paul Frankl.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Restored Mid Century Ribcage Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Speed Arms
Restored Mid Century Ribcage Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Speed Arms

Restored Mid Century Ribcage Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Speed Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored set of two post war “Ribcage” arm rattan lounge chairs with a bent U-shaped base. Custom cushions C.O.M. (Customers Own Material) are included in the price. Simply supply...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Jazz Club Lounge Chair with Streamline Speed Arms, Pair
Art Deco Jazz Club Lounge Chair with Streamline Speed Arms, Pair

Art Deco Jazz Club Lounge Chair with Streamline Speed Arms, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of Art Deco jazz club lounge chairs finished in red vinyl covers w/ streamline speed arms.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Restored Three Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Restored Three Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Restored Three Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rattan lounge chair has what we at the shop call, the "Circles, and Speed" three strand side arm lounge chair with matching pouf top rattan ottoman.

Category

Vintage 1950s Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Roche Bobois Black Dining Chairs by Sacha Lakic, 2005, Set of 6
Roche Bobois Black Dining Chairs by Sacha Lakic, 2005, Set of 6

Roche Bobois Black Dining Chairs by Sacha Lakic, 2005, Set of 6

By Roche Bobois, Sacha Lakic

Located in Rochester, England

Designed by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois, the ‘Speed Up’ collection was a limited edition series inspired by movement, asymmetry and speed.

Category

Early 2000s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair Slider Rocking Patio Set of 2
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair Slider Rocking Patio Set of 2

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair Slider Rocking Patio Set of 2

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco patio lounge chair pairs consisting of an aluminum frame with decorative Streamline speed arms.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Paul Frankl Custom Lounge Chair
Paul Frankl Custom Lounge Chair

Paul Frankl Custom Lounge Chair

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H 24 in W 28 in D 37 in

Paul Frankl Custom Lounge Chair

Located in New York, NY

A Variation on Frankl's Widely Iconinc "Speed Chair." This Model was Done for an East Coast Commission, c.1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Form and Re-Form: A Practical Handbook of Modern Interiors (First Edition)
Form and Re-Form: A Practical Handbook of Modern Interiors (First Edition)

Form and Re-Form: A Practical Handbook of Modern Interiors (First Edition)

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Alongside his own Skyscraper furnishings and his Speed chair, Frankl showcases designs and interiors by Frank Lloyd Wright, Henry Varnum Poor, Frederick Kiesler, Winold Reiss, Pola a...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Books

Materials

Paper

Paul Frankl American Art Deco Speed Chair

Paul Frankl American Art Deco Speed Chair

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Paul Frankl (1886-1958) created this American art deco icon. The chair was designated in a 1932 magazine article as the "speed" chair.

Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

PAUL FRANKL AMERICAN ART DECO "SPEED" CHAIR
PAUL FRANKL AMERICAN ART DECO "SPEED" CHAIR

PAUL FRANKL AMERICAN ART DECO "SPEED" CHAIR

By Paul Frankl

Located in Coral Gables, FL

His “Skyscraper” furniture mimicked the setbacks of our cities and stressed the vertical. With this iconic “Speed” chair he now captured the horizontal. The chair is finished in bl...

Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Important Original Paul Frankl Speed Chair & Ottoman
Important Original Paul Frankl Speed Chair & Ottoman

Important Original Paul Frankl Speed Chair & Ottoman

By Paul Frankl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paul Frankl designed the speed chair and ottoman in 1932. These were made in 1941 for the Behrendt Residence in Los Angeles.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Fur

Pair of Paul Frankl American Art Deco SPEED Chairs
Pair of Paul Frankl American Art Deco SPEED Chairs

Pair of Paul Frankl American Art Deco SPEED Chairs

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Paul Frankl (1886 -1958) produced this extraordinary pair of American art deco “Speed” chairs in the early 1940’s for an important commission executed in La Jolla, California.

Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Speed Chair with Ottoman in the Manner of Paul Frankl
Speed Chair with Ottoman in the Manner of Paul Frankl

Speed Chair with Ottoman in the Manner of Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Pasadena, CA

This lounge chair with rare matching ottoman features the distinctive angularity of the Paul Frankl speed chair.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair  Paul  Frankl  Speed  Chairs  Lounge  Type
Pair  Paul  Frankl  Speed  Chairs  Lounge  Type

Pair Paul Frankl Speed Chairs Lounge Type

By Paul Frankl

Located in Bedford, NY

Made by FRANKL STUDIOS- recently reupholstered in grey wool outside and Rust color embossed mohair print on the interior.... Mahogamy feet - Arms are 19" high

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Art Deco Club Chairs Channel Back Design
Art Deco Club Chairs Channel Back Design

Art Deco Club Chairs Channel Back Design

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H 31 in W 31 in D 36 in

Art Deco Club Chairs Channel Back Design

Located in Oakland, CA

Art Deco Jazz club chairs in the style of Paul T.Frankl speed chairs.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair French Art Deco "Speed" Club Chairs
Pair French Art Deco "Speed" Club Chairs

Pair French Art Deco "Speed" Club Chairs

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H 29 in W 29 in D 30 in

Pair French Art Deco "Speed" Club Chairs

Located in Hialeah, FL

Pair French Art Deco Club Chairs, Shown Unrefinished, Will Be Refinished For Buyer.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

Pair French Art Deco Sycamore Club Chairs, Speed Style
Pair French Art Deco Sycamore Club Chairs, Speed Style

Pair French Art Deco Sycamore Club Chairs, Speed Style

Located in Hialeah, FL

A Pair of French Art Deco Sycamore Club Chairs, Speed style.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of French Art Deco Curved Arm Speed-Style Reclining Club Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Curved Arm Speed-Style Reclining Club Chairs

Pair of French Art Deco Curved Arm Speed-Style Reclining Club Chairs

Located in Hialeah, FL

A pair of fantastic ebony gloss speed style club chairs that recline. Newly upholstered in a synthetic off white textured vinyl fabric with nickel plated nailhead trim.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, PVC

Fine Pair of French Art Deco Speed Armchairs or Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Fine Pair of French Art Deco Speed Armchairs or Club Chairs, circa 1940s

Fine Pair of French Art Deco Speed Armchairs or Club Chairs, circa 1940s

Located in Hialeah, FL

This exceptional pair French art deco speed armchairs feature in solid mahogany, chair frames are in excellent condition, circa 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Wilde on Speed/ Egon Eiermann 1956 contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
Wilde on Speed/ Egon Eiermann 1956 contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022

Wilde on Speed/ Egon Eiermann 1956 contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Eiermann Classic contemporized by changing the shape, painted in black and white and mellow yellow, multi-lacquered with 2k lacquer Through my work I transform each chair into a uni...

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Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair French Art Deco Black Lacquered Walnut Club Chairs
Pair French Art Deco Black Lacquered Walnut Club Chairs

Pair French Art Deco Black Lacquered Walnut Club Chairs

Located in Hialeah, FL

Pair French Art Deco period Black Lacquered Walnut Club Chairs. "Speed" style arms, ridged in the center, new upholstery, creme colored.

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Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs

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Wood and Cork Buffet Cabinet by Paul Frankl
Wood and Cork Buffet Cabinet by Paul Frankl

Wood and Cork Buffet Cabinet by Paul Frankl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

He later shifted to a more horizontal approach with his iconic "speed" chairs, and a line of cork and wood furniture for the Johnson Furniture Company of California.

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Vintage 1950s American Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Fantastic Rare Art Deco French 3 piece Streamline Sofa Suite
Fantastic Rare Art Deco French 3 piece Streamline Sofa Suite

Fantastic Rare Art Deco French 3 piece Streamline Sofa Suite

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Oakland, CA

Please notice the shape, in the direction of the Frankll "Speed" chair, but that is where it ends. Instead of having those typical squared off arms, these more attractive, have a g...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood, Foam

Paul Frankl Sectional Sofa in Original Upholstery
Paul Frankl Sectional Sofa in Original Upholstery

Paul Frankl Sectional Sofa in Original Upholstery

Located in North Hollywood, CA

One of the most iconic of Frankl's designs is the streamlined "Speed" sofas and chairs produced in the 1930's. They were unlike any shapes of the day, and seemed to suggest a speedin...

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Vintage 1930s American Sectional Sofas

Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

By Kem Weber

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

His masterpiece is the Airline lounge chair, designed 1934-1935. With its raked, gently angular frame and cantilevered seat, the chair suggests movement, speed and forward progress.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas

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Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

By Kem Weber

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

His masterpiece is the Airline lounge chair, designed 1934-1935. With its raked, gently angular frame and cantilevered seat, the chair suggests movement, speed and forward progress.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas

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Fabric

Tapered Single Donghia Art Deco Inspired Lounge Chair
Tapered Single Donghia Art Deco Inspired Lounge Chair

Tapered Single Donghia Art Deco Inspired Lounge Chair

Located in Bronx, NY

Speed chair forward tapered lounge chair designed by Angelo Donghia for Donghia, for rentals and to see our collection, please visit sjulian.1stdibs. this item is on sale at a cleara...

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20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

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Single Art Deco Sofa after Paul Frankl

Single Art Deco Sofa after Paul Frankl

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Single Art Deco Sofa after Paul Frankl

Located in Bronx, NY

Art Deco / Modern Sofa after Paul Frankl, Jacques Adnet, this four seat couch is in the twin cushion speed chair style, we can upholster this item with your own fabric within approxi...

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20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Marcel Warmenhoven Artwork, Portret III, Metal Sculpture
Marcel Warmenhoven Artwork, Portret III, Metal Sculpture

Marcel Warmenhoven Artwork, Portret III, Metal Sculpture

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

They testify to skillful speed and inventiveness. Chair legs that act like the legs of an animal.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

By Kem Weber

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

His masterpiece is the Airline lounge chair, designed 1934-1935. With its raked, gently angular frame and cantilevered seat, the chair suggests movement, speed and forward progress.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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Speed Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic speed chair available at 1stDibs. A speed chair — often made from fabric, natural fiber and rattan — can elevate any home. Find 24 options for an antique or vintage speed chair now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer speed chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A speed chair made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Gervasoni, Paola Navone and Tom Dixon each produced at least one beautiful speed chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Speed Chair?

A speed chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,229, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $192,416.

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