$4,500
H 29.25 in W 39 in D 28 in
1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Westside Collection Lounge Armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for KnollStudio in 1983. Not too many of these were produced. This one dates to the 1990s based o...
Steel
Davis Allen for Knoll Studio "Exeter" Chair
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Sherborne, GB
through Knoll studio. A stunning and sculptural black lacquered spindle chair, sturdy enough for heavy use.
Oak
Florence Knoll Wood & Marble Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll credenza produced by Knoll Studio. USA, circa 1980. Features a wood case
Marble
Sold
H 30.71 in W 86.62 in D 31.11 in
Walter Knoll Model Studio 190 Grey 3 Seats Leathersofa Design Jürgen Lange
By Walter Knoll, Jürgen Lange
Located in Gardena, CA
Studio 190 Edited by Walter Knoll, circa 1980 Very good conditions, one of the pillow are more tired
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 96.07 in D 53.94 in
Large Vintage Oval Walnut 'Tulip' Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
the original chrome Knoll Studio plaque on the underside of the pedestal as shown.
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Sold
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in
6 Dining Chairs - Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Knoll Studio chrome & Suede Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
from around the 1970s onwards were produced in chromed steel by Knoll International who have owned the
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 21.75 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Accent Armchairs Knoll Studio by Davis Allen
By Davis Allen
Located in North York, ON
Pair of midcentury accent armchairs Knoll Studio by Davis Allen. Finished in Taos Taupe Lacquer and
Leather, Maple
MR Chaise Lounge by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Studio
Located in Hanover, MA
Weissenhof exhibit in Stuttgart, Germany. This chaise lounge was produced by Knoll Studio in
Sold
H 28.88 in W 30.63 in D 26.25 in
Pair of Vintage Breuer "Wassily" Armchairs in Original Leather, circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Shippensburg, PA
purchased them from Knoll Studio in 1980. The thick leather on each is wonderfully patinated, remaining in
Chrome
1988 Ettore Sottsass Bridge Dining Arm Chair for Knoll Studio in Fabric
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original ‘Bridge’ armchair, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Studio in 1988
Foam, Maple, Fabric
Sold
H 33 in W 26 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Green Velour Desk Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Studios
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is an exceptional original example of the iconic Pollock desk chair finished in a rare, emerald green velour. That fantastic green velour will beautifully set off your midcentur...
Chrome
Pair of Bauhaus Signed Marcel Breuer Wassily Chairs for Knoll Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of signed Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Wassily chairs for Knoll studios. Even before we noticed
Metal
Mies van der Rohe MR Chair by Studio Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A stunning tan leather and chrome Mies Van Der Rohe MR chair signed Studio Knoll on the back leg
Chrome
Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Glendale, CA
Ettore Sottsass 'Callimaco' floor lamp for Artemide. Originally created in 1982, Ettore Sottsass’ “horn” of light creates the remarkable illusion of an oversized musical instrument...
Aluminum
$2,630 / item
H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Palace Wood Chair, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
By George Sowden, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Palace chair in colored lacquered wood, designed in 1983, by George Sowden. George Sowden was born in Leeds, UK in 1942. He studied architecture at Gloucestershire College of Art in...
Wood
Gerrit Rietveld, Red and Blue Chair / Authentic Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see a playful kind of experimentation, different from the average modern design, which is more well-behaved and dogmatic. It’s radical, it’s curious, it pushes boundaries. Th...
Aluminum
Jean Prouvé, Lounge Chair 1980
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jean Prouvé - Lounge chair Lounge Chair " Grand Repos " and its ottoman Circa 1980 Tecta edition stainless steel - dimensions : 109 x 64 x 87 Limited to 100 pieces Very ...
Metal
$7,030 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 18.9 in
Ivory Side Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Shiro Kuramata
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Ivory side table has a beautiful contrasting laminate pattern, designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in archi...
Glass, Plastic
$640Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.75 in Dm 10.5 in
1980s White Perforated Metal Office Wastebasket Trash Can Italy Memphis Sottsass
By Rexite
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Memphis style wastebasket, light use. A bit more uncommon of a color, Made in Italy.
Metal
$601 / item
H 17.13 in Dm 19.1 in
Baleri Italia Tatino Pouf in Green Fabric by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
By Denis Santachiara, Enrico Baleri, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...
Fabric
Spiral Clock B #3 Silver Body Shiro Kuramata Japanese Zen
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Spiral clock B #3 silver body designed by Shiro Kuramata. Dial is inside acrylic edge rounded shade. Black body model is also available.
Steel
Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Vitra Editions
By Vitra, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass designed the Teodora chair for Vitra Editions shortly after leaving the Memphis Group in 1985. Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside: [Vitra 09.91]. ...
Acrylic, Laminate
$19,432
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 78.75 in
Dining Table from the Executive Line by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesis
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Melbourne, VIC
In 1968, the architect and designer Ettore Sottsass was charged with designing a new series of furniture for the Olivetti Company that would accommodate the shifting nature of work f...
Marble, Metal
Lido Sofa by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982.
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Lido" sofa / loveseat / settee designed by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982. This early example retains the original fabric and finish in very good condition. An icon of...
Metal
Vintage Marble Table by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1960s.
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Marble Table by E. Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1960s. Vintage table realized in 1965 by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova. Top and base in ''Rosso di Verona'' marble and b...
Marble, Metal
Lega Bwami Society Mask on Display Stand with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a Lega Bwami society wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was likely from the first half of the 20th century and an authentic in-field piece. The mask di...
Wood
$42,507 / set
H 20.87 in W 20.87 in D 32.29 in
1980s "Miss, Don't You like Caviar?" pair of armchairs by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Paris, FR
Price for a pair, 3 pairs available. Executed by Renzo Brugola Distributed by Blum Helman Gallery Collection Centre Georges Pompidou The Metropolitan Museum of Art collection In 1...
Steel
Mettsass Dining Table, Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Geneve, CH
Mettsass dining table, Ettore Sottsass Dimensions: 110 x 110 x 73 H cm Materials: steel, glass The structure is of flat sheets of steel painted in red. The glass on the top is p...
Steel
$10,500 / set
H 30.91 in W 38.59 in D 27.56 in
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Armchairs for Knoll International, 1982, Set of 2
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” armchairs for Knoll International, foam and fabric, Italy, 1982, set of two. The “Westside” collection is an iconic project created by Ettore Sottsass in ...
Foam
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