$1,759
H 44.09 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Supporto Series Office Swivel Chair by Frederick Scott for Hille, 1970s
By Frederick Scott
Located in Hamburg, DE
1970s. the solid aluminium seat shell and backrest are special features of the chairs in the supporto
Metal
$7,205 / set
H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 "Supporto" Chairs by Frederick Scott for ICF Milan - Italy - 1976/79u2028
By Frederick Scott
Located in Milano, IT
vintage tessuto marrone, Supporto chair ICF, Frederick Scott Supporto, 1976 office chair, vintage
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Fred Scott Supporto Task Chair with High Back in Red and Chrome
By Hille, Frederick Scott
Located in London, GB
This is a high back Supporto chair designed by Fred Scott and manufactured by Hille in wonderful
Steel
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 26.78 in
Rare and Pristine Hille Meridio Posturepedic Chair Designed by Michael Dye
By Hille
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
creation of the Meridio chair with dye using Scott’s supporto chair as the inspiration for the new chair
Metal, Aluminum
High Back Supporto Chair by Frederick Scott
By Hille, Frederick Scott
Located in Dronten, NL
The high back Supporto desk chair, winner of many awards. In 1991 the International Federation of
Aluminum
Sold
H 44.49 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Iconic High Back Supporto Chair by Frederick Scott for Hille, UK, 1970s
By Hille
Located in Voorburg, NL
The high back Supporto chair, winner of many awards, in 1991 the International Federation of
Aluminum
Frederick Scott Supporto Chair by Hille
By Hille, Frederick Scott
Located in Redding, CT
System Supporto which was conceived as a comprehensive range of office furniture. The chair was launched
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 40.56 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
1979, Frederick Scott, Aluminium Ergonomic Supporto Office Chair for Hille
By Hille, Frederick Scott
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
years. The Supporto chair which was launched in 1979, was a truly innovative design. In creating this
Aluminum
Sold
H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 26.78 in
Desk Chair, Vintage Hille Meridio Posturepedic Chair Designed by Michael Dye
By Hille, Michael Dye
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Meridio chair with Dye using Scott’s Supporto chair as the inspiration for the new chair created in 1990
Aluminum
Sold
H 44.49 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Iconic High Back Supporto Chair by Frederick Scott for Hille, UK, 1970s
By Hille, Frederick Scott
Located in Voorburg, NL
The high back Supporto chair, winner of many awards, in 1991 the International Federation of
Aluminum
Hille/ICF Supporto office chair by Frederick Scott
By Hille, Frederick Scott
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This always-attractive Supporto office chair is in very good condition and comes in the most
Aluminum
Sold
H 39.5 in W 23 in D 30 in
Fred Scott "Supporto" 1970's Black Metal Office Chair by Hille International
Located in Queens, NY
English Vintage (1970s) "Supporto" office swivel armchair, in high gloss black metal with beige
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Midcentury Brown Leather Supporto Office Chairs by Fred Scott for Hille, 1980
Located in Berlin, DE
Those two Midcentury Supporto Office Chairs by Fred Scott where produced by Hille UK in the 1980s
Aluminum
70s Frederick Scott ‘Supporto’ Chair for Hille International
By Hille
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Supporto office chair in 1979. As with the polychairs, Supporto had and still has global appeal which
Aluminum
$2,895 / set
H 31 in W 22 in D 22 in
Borje Johanson Teak & Chrome Swivel Bar Stools for Johanson Design
By Johanson Design, Börje Johanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 31in H x 22in W x 22in D. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we ta...
Steel
Cornelia Table lamp
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Shell
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Faded Leather sofa
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern light reddish Brown Faded Leather sofa in by Stouby. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square teak wood legs. Good vintage cond...
Leather
$2,777 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Model 80 Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
Set of four model 80 dining chairs in solid teak with a rich brown coloured leather. Designed by Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by J. L. Møller factory in the 1960s. In fantast...
Teak
1000 Design Classics
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
The most innovative, iconic, and influential products ever designed - from 1663 to the present day Originating from the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking three-volume Phaidon De...
Paper
$4,485
H 18.51 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in
Banco Onda - 1996 Reissue, Limited Edition - Edition of 83, by Ruy Ohtake
Located in Belo Horizonte, BR
Authorized and numbered reissue, originally designed in 1996, limited to 83 units - the age of the author. Ruy Ohtake (1938-2021), one of Brazil’s most important architects, transit...
Stainless Steel
$7,871 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs #80 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 8
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 48x50x78x44cm (width x depth x height x seat height) This beautiful set of danish dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller in the late 1960s was manufactured by J.L. ...
Birch, Teak, Faux Leather
$4,900 / set
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 47.25 in
Set of 2 Beds by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of two beds in Teak and Rattan by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960’s. Beds: we all need them! We spend important hours in them. Why not sleep in a Børge Moge...
Rattan, Teak
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
René Gabriel for Lieuvin 'RG178' Lounge Chair in Solid Wood
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rene Gabriel for Lieuvin, lounge chair model RG178, oak, France, design circa 1946. This chair is designed by the French artist René Gabriel, known for his reconstructivist approach...
Fabric, Oak
Ico Parisi Consolle Wall Wood 1950 Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Ico Parisi Consolle.
Wood
$8,706 / item
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...
Metal
Set of 4 Elm Curved Benches Model S38 by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of four curved elm benches model S38 by Pierre Chapo.
Elm
Raoul Guys French Wicker & Iron Coffee Table
By Raoul Guys
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raoul Guys French wicker and iron coffee table France, 1950s Handcrafted artisanal piece Intricately woven wicker encompasses the solid iron table frame Natural variations throughout...
Iron
$2,966 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
4 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Delft, NL
4 Dining chairs model 80 by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller-Højbjerg, Denmark Teak chairs with fabric wool upholstery Model 80, 1970s Marked in the wooden frame under the seat...
Teak
$11,250
H 27.5 in W 122 in D 35.5 in
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 3-Seater Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Cassina, Piero Lissoni
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide three-seater sofa, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by ...
Metal
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