Lounge chair model “Spoke” by Katsuhei Toyoguchi
By Kappei Toyoguchi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lounge chair model “Spoke” Manufactured by Tendo Mokko Japan, 1963 Japanese oak, Loro Piana fabric Measurements 79 x 80 x 67h cm (32 cm seat height) 31,2 x 31,5 x 26,4h in (12,6 in ...
Fabric, Oak
Borge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the spoke back sofa in 1945 as a daybed and chaise lounge hybrid, with a hinged side. The exposed construction was too sophisticated for modest post-war culture and...
Oak
Borge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa, Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the spoke back sofa in 1945 as a daybed and chaise lounge hybrid, with a hinged side. The exposed construction was too sophisticated for modest post-war culture and...
Oak
21st Century Modern Chair with 4 Spoke Steel Swivel Base Not Made in Italy
By E-GGS
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
A large enveloping shell encloses the seat in a soft embrace. The stitching defines and designs the soft lines, providing an elegant and versatile look. Suitable for conference rooms...
Steel
Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Green Eisengarn
By Standard Möbel, Marcel Breuer
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The canvas seat, back, and arms seem to float in space; the body of the sitter does not touch the steel framework. Breuer spoke of the chair as his “most extreme work . . . the least...
Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Black Eisengarn
By Standard Möbel, Marcel Breuer
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The canvas seat, back, and arms seem to float in space; the body of the sitter does not touch the steel framework. Breuer spoke of the chair as his “most extreme work . . . the least...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller 1984
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller, 1984. This is a nice and original pair of Charles and Ray Eames EA322 (or EA124 as they are called these ...
Aluminum
$1,500 / set
Mid-Century Chairs by Blowing Rock Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four matching chairs feature sculptural spoke backs and upholstered seats, made by Blowing Rock Furniture Company. please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Upholstery, Walnut
Mariani Wing Conference Office Chair by Luca Scacchetti Italy
By Luca Scacchetti, Frank Mariani, i4 Mariani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mariani Wing Conference Office chair i 4 Mariani WING Swivel conference chair with 5-spoke base by Designer Luca Scacchetti.
Aluminum
Mariani Wing Executive Office Chair by Luca Scacchetti Italy
By i4 Mariani, Frank Mariani, Luca Scacchetti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mariani Wing Executive Office chair, Collection Wing. Mariani WING Swivel high-back executive chair with 5-spoke base by Designer Luca Scacchetti.
Aluminum
Italian modern office armchairs on wheels by Saporiti Italia, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of office armchairs with four-spoke steel chair base on wheels and curved armrests, with straight support part covered in leather, padded and upholstered in its original black l...
Steel
Art Deco Cherrywood Blue Fabric Armchairs Josef Frank c 1927 Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and joyful pair of chairs shows a spoke back with an elegant surface, while the slightly curved armrests flow into the back.
Mohair, Upholstery, Cherry
Three Antique Spokeshave Planes
Located in North Egremont, MA
A spokeshave is a tool used to shape and smooth wooden rods and shafts, for use as wheel spokes, chair legs, bows and arrows and canoe or kayak paddles.
Exceptional Danish Lounge Chair
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Round form with spoke back sculptural chair with four dowel legs designed in the 1960s-1970s.
Chair by Silvia Knueppel Named Frankfurter Mélange
Located in Hamburg, DE
Knüppel creates a fluid dialogue between Stoelcker's “Frankfurt Chair” – a classic design piece from the early 20th century and still a popular choice today – and other classic examp...
Wood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1930s black bentwood, oak Set of six Side Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Before that, early classics with Kare Klints Church Chair, Hans Wegner's China Chair and Spoke Back Sofa by Børge Mogensen were created.
Oak, Bentwood
Hans J. Wegner Spoke-Back Chair FH 1788
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
Hans Wegner spoke-back chair, oak with original white upholstery.
Beech, Upholstery
Handmade Unique Oakwood Chair
Located in Turku, Finland
Unique handcrafted spoke chair which is made of Finnish oak wood. Perfect for the living room, the bedroom, or also great as an office chair.
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Spoke Back Dining Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stylish mid-century modern desk or dining chair features uniquely decorative spoke back in a Danish style design.
Upholstery, Wood
Unique Mid-Century Modern Teak Spoke Back Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautifully crafted swivel desk chair features unique curved spindle back, solid construction, and adjustable height. Perfect for occasional use in any interior, please confirm ...
Sold
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Set of 2 cherrywood Spoke Lounge chairs by 'de Ster' Gelderland, 1960's
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
An organic shaped lounge chair, manufactured by De Ster Gelderland in the Netherlands during the 1950's, solid cherry wooden frame, very good rush seats and very comfortable. All in...
Cherry
Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Curved Chair By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
Hailing from an era where detail and form spoke volumes, this chair is not only a piece of furniture but a slice of history for your home or office.
Wood, Bentwood
Giuseppe Scapinelli High Back Spine Chairs Brazil, 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
These sculptural high back chairs have a solid teak wooden frame. These elegant chairs have a spoke back which exposes beautifully against the green velvet cushions.
Velvet, Teak
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Wire Frame Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1966, the Platner collection featured designs defined by curved and welded steel spokes. These chairs have an hourglass shape with seat- and back cushions in a greenish-g...
Steel
Sold
H 26.78 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Danish Modern "Scissor" Side Chair in Oak & Sheepskin by Poul Volther, 1957
By Poul Volther
Located in Odense, DK
One of his best-known pieces is the J46 spoke-back chair from 1956, which was a graceful new take on a modern kitchen chair.
Oak, Sheepskin
Sold
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Italian White Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF De Padova, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF De Padova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian withe office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF De Padova, 1970s White fabric upholstery office chair and five-spoke cast aluminum base with plastic tips.
Metal
Set of 8 French Industrial 1940's Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Spoke Back Industrial Dining Chairs Originally From A Factory In France.
Metal
Sold
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
American Modern White Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in MIlano, IT
The 4-spoke leg of the desk chair is made of aluminum.
Aluminum
Platner Collection for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1966, the Platner collection featured designs defined by curved and welded steel spokes. The chair has an hourglass shape with seat, and back cushions in an light gray bo...
Steel
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
French ball arm chairs with turned spoke legs. Finial posts. Note the nail head decorative detailing.
Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
1960s Pair of Danish Teak Swivel Armchairs by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
These were probably made at slightly different times, the only difference between the chairs is that one has a five spoke base, the other has a four spoke base.
Teak
Pair of Woodard Aluminium Spoke Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Woodard aluminium spoke chairs.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Maple Spoke Back Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage rocking chair features beautifull tapered spoke back and frame set on wide sturdy rocking base.
Early Mid-Century Spoke Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Frits Schlegel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare 1942s spoke back lounge chair in cherry-stained beechwood and newly upholstered in white linen.
Beech
Charming Rustic Diminutive Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th century diminutive vernacular Windsor chair of simple spoke shaved construction and possessing good rich color and patination.
Ash
Vintage Leather Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames & Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, ICF Group
Located in Milano, IT
Frame and arms are metal, has five spokes without wheels. Chairs are ideal in elegant high design professional offices.
Metal
Eames Lobby Chair ES104 Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Lobby chair ES104, Charles and Ray Eames, 1960 Height-adjustable swivel conference chair with five-spoke base (castors) and armrests.
Aluminum, Chrome
Stylish Contemporary Modern High Back Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern black lacquered side chair features sleek spoked high back design with a uniquely sculpted curvature.
Sold
H 34.26 in W 26.58 in D 29.53 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli Lounge Chair in Caviuna and Off-White Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Elegant easy chairs with spoke back. This chair in caviuna rosewood exposes the beautiful grain of the wood in an eloquent manner.
Fabric, Rosewood
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H 34.26 in W 26.58 in D 29.53 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli Lounge Chair in Caviuna and Off-White Fabric, Brazil 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppi Scapinelli, lounge chair, caviuna wood and fabric, 1950s, Brazil. Elegant easy chairs with spoke back.
Fabric, Rosewood
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