$2,415 / set
H 35.83 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
SET OF 2 TECTA D20 RATTAN TUBULAR STEEL CANTILEVER CHAIRS, GERMANY 1980s
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Beautiful and rare Tecta D20 cantilever chairs in a chromed tubular steel frame with rattan weaving
Steel
Black Armchair "D20" Axel Bruchhäuser for Tecta, Germany, 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black arm chair "D20" by axel Bruchhäuser for tecta, Germany 1980s Introducing the black arm
Chrome
Vintage German D20 Cantilever Armchair from Tecta, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Classic steel tube cantilever chair with armrests from the renowned manufacturer Tecta. Simple and
Metal
Six Tecta D20 dining chairs, 1980s
Located in GENDT, NL
Set of 6 D20 Tecta dining chairs by Axel Bruchhäuser, Germany 1980s. Chrome frames with plastic
Chrome
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Jean Prouvé D20 Stainless Steel Leather Wicker Chairs for Tecta, Germany, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Miami, FL
Thank you for looking at my Jean Prouvé D20 stainless steel leather wicker chair that has been
Stainless Steel
Jean Prouvé D20 Wicker Chair for Tecta Germany, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Vintage Jean Prouvé D20 wicker chair that has been produced by Tecta Germany in 1980s Beautifully
Chrome
$4,450 / item
H 9 in W 44 in D 21.38 in
Francois Monnet Coffee Table Smoked Glass and Brushed Steel , pair available
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Francois Monnet coffee table Mid-Century Modern from the 1960s. Brushed steel frame with elegant smoked glass top.
Stainless Steel
$1,207 / set
H 9.85 in Dm 1.97 in
Alain Richard - Pair of Mid-Century Wall lamps circa 1960 - Era Biny, Guariche
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Alain Richard - Pair of Mid-century Wall lamps circa 1960 - era Biny, Guariche Pair of sconces A5, iconic model of the french designer Alain Richard for Pierre Disderot. Fully adjus...
Metal, Steel
$657Sale Price|44% Off
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
Wall lighting Flower Glass Murano with chrome Structure , Italy 1980s
By Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Murano glass floral pendant chandelier attributed to Venini . Exceptional piece for its design and quality. Piece in good condition. Also available with a wall light, s...
Chrome
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,207 / set
H 9.85 in Dm 1.97 in
Alain Richard - Pair of Mid-century A5 Sconces circa 1960 - era Biny, Guariche
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Alain Richard - Pair of Mid-century A5 sconces circa 1960 - era Biny, Guariche Pair of sconces A5, iconic model of the french designer Alain Richard for Pierre Disderot. Fully adj...
Metal, Steel
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36 in W 43 in D 19 in
Pr Art Deco Art Moderne Dressers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c 1930's
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of streamline Art Moderne dressers designed by Gilbert Rohde, for Herman Miller c 1936. The dressers feature opposing right and left cases, each with pale yellow drawer fro...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
$2,730 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a dark patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and handstitched edges. Hand-dyed braided cot...
Brass
Thomas Moser floor lamp by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Highland, IN
This great floor lamp is architectural with a restrained playfulness, it employs innovative materials (perforated steel) and reflected light for a nice mix of direct and indirect ill...
Brass, Steel
Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Executive Desk
By Preben Fabricius
Located in San Francisco, CA
An executive desk made of Wenge-veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. Three drawers, key included.
Steel
Lightolier, Floor Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston floor lamp by Lightolier. Features a brass and walnut base and a perforated brass shade. Measures: 17" diameter x 64.5" height.
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 15 in W 40 in D 70 in
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is h...
Maple, Oak, Plywood
$730 / item
H 25.01 in W 14.38 in D 14.38 in
New Volumes Terracotta Skáfos Umbrella Stand by Chris Connell
Located in CREMORNE, AU
A free-flowing terracotta umbrella holder, inspired by the ribbed oil and water jars of Greece. The three-part, compartment-like form is tapered for stability and form-ribbed for str...
Terracotta
Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Very early example from the 1930s of the classical B35 model designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in the very last years of the 1920s. The leather has great patina and is definitely ...
Steel
Art Deco Cantilever Marcel Breuer B35 Brown Leather Lounge Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in San Diego, CA
Original 1960s cantilever Marcel Breuer B35 brown leather lounge chair with oak wood arm rests. Leather and chrome completly redone . The comfiest and most stylish chair you will eve...
Chrome
Pierre paulin ''Oyster ' Lounge chair for Artifort 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Artifort "Oyster" easy chair .New Upholstery in bright Blue Purple fabric ,early version .1960s Design by Pierre Paulin . Very good condition . Good seating comfort .
Fabric
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