Tessa Vintage Furniture
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Fred Lowen, Percival Lafer, TESSA Furniture Co
Located in Chattanooga, TN
early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Furniture. Curved, bent-ply teak rails are
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1970s Australian Scandinavian Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Tessa Fuchs Studio Pottery Bowl Hand Decorated with Penguins
By Tessa Fuchs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tessa Fuchs (British, 1936-2012) and dating between 1970 and 1999. The hand-thrown ceramic bowl is very
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1970s English Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Tessa Fuchs Vintage British Art Studio Pottery Bowl or Dish, circa 1980s
By Tessa Fuchs
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
British art Studio Pottery by artist and sculptor Tessa Fuchs (1936-2012), produced circa 1982
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1980s British Post-Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 7.76 in W 4.3 in D 3.55 in
Teak & Smoked Glass 1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa End Table
By Fred Lowen, Percival Lafer, TESSA Furniture Co
Located in Chattanooga, TN
furniture designs.
Tessa was an ambitious endeavor, scaling up production on demand, displacing smaller
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1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
Tessa Newcomb, Blue Seascape
By Tessa Newcomb
Located in London, GB
Linocut on paper, signed and dated
H29 x W36 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Paint
Set of 2 Postmodern German Tessa Table Lamp from Brilliant Leuchten, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Tessa Table Lamp from Brilliant Leuchten, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 10.24 in W 8.66 in D 8.66 in
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Tessa Clegg Pate de Verre Vase
By Tessa Clegg
Located in Toronto, ON
Fluted pale blue pate de verre vase by Tessa Clegg, signed and dated 1984.
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1980s English Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Rare and Unusual Set of Philippe Starck Aleph Tessa Nature Chairs for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
arguably been the most prolific furniture and product designer in the World over the last 30 years. Having
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1980s Italian International Style Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Cherry
H 29.53 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Tessa Furniture T8 Mid-Century Chairs
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
Fred Lowen designed the T8 range of lounge furniture for Tessa in 1976. It was based on the
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1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Mid-century Fred Lowen Tessa Leather Armchair
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
Tessa T4 lounge designed for Tessa Furniture by Fred Lowen. Bent ply Teak frames with a suspended
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1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather
Fler Narvik Armchair Designed by Fred Lowen, 1960s
By Fler Narvik
Located in The Hague, NL
Lowen went on to establish Tessa furniture which achieved critical acclaim for several designs that are
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1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Percival Lafer, Fred Lowen, TESSA Furniture Co, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
particular T4 set is an early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Furniture. Curved, bent
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1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rope, Teak
H 32.5 in W 29.75 in D 36 in
Storyteller Vase by Tessa Clegg and Liz Crowley, 1985
By Tessa Clegg
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Storyteller Vase by Tessa Clegg and Liz Crowley, 1985
Tessa Clegg (b. 1941) is one of
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20th Century English Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Australian Leather Tessa Swivel Chair
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
1970’s Tessa T1 swivel chair. Blackwood frame with fleshy leather cushions. Wood has been
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1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather
1970's Australian gold Tessa three seater lounge
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
their furniture designs.
Tessa was an ambitious endeavor, scaling up production on demand, displacing
Category
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tessa Midcentury Swivel Chairs W Footstool
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
1970s Tessa T1s designed by Fred Lowen. Wood frames have been Stripped and refinished. Leather has
Category
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather
Dining Set - Cherrywood Incorporating 6 Philippe Starck Tessa Nature Chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Highclere, Newbury
matched with 6 Philippe Starck cherrywood Tessa nature chairs.
Although they are by separate design
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Cherry
H 29.53 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs - 6 Philippe Starck Aleph Tessa Nature Chairs for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Set of 6 Philippe Starck 'Bullhorn' style ALEPH Tessa Nature chairs for Driade.
This set of
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Cherry
H 29.53 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in
Philippe Starck chairs model Tessa nature edition Driade Aleph 1990 set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
This set of 4 chairs, Tessa Nature model, was designed by the famous French designer and architect
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Fler Narvik Set of 2 Armchairs Designed by Fred Lowen, 1960s
By Fler Narvik
Located in The Hague, NL
FLER, Fred Lowen went on to establish Tessa furniture which achieved critical acclaim for several
Category
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Custom Upholstered Twin Headboards, Brunschwig Et Fils "Tessa" Glazed Cotton
Located in Morristown, NJ
upholstered in "Tessa" glazed cotton fabric by Brunschwig et Fils. The botanical fabric depicts an arrangement
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1990s American American Classical Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 44.75 in W 40.25 in D 1.75 in
'FRED LOWEN' Mid Century Dining Table in Mint Condition
By Fred Lowen
Located in Auckland, AUK
Furniture and Tessa Furniture.
Lowen completed a course in Furniture Design & Construction at Melbourne
Category
1970s Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
“Open Fruit” by Tessa Newcomb
Located in New York, NY
Oil on board in a painted frame
Category
1950s Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood, Board
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Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
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2010s Italian Renaissance Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass
Cini Boeri for Arflex 'Tuttoletto' Queen Bed in Oak
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, 'Tuttoletto' queen bed, oak veneer, Italy, 1978
Exceptional piece of furniture designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in 1978. This monumental bedroom unit present...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Oak
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.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 9 in W 44 in D 21.38 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 “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Textile
Coffee Table in Wood and Glass Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
midcentury Rectangular coffee table in solid wood and smoked glass top by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Wood has been polished by a professional ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
H 15.36 in W 40.16 in D 18.12 in
Amanta Coffee Table by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
The Amanta coffee table, designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, combines sleek style with durable functionality. Crafted from fiberlite in a rich brown finish, this statement piec...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Isamu Noguchi Model 7A Akari Light Sculpture Handcrafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Vitra, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 7A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Each Akari lamp shade is meticulously crafted by han...
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Marcel Breuer Laccio Coffee Table by Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1980s Laccio Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer for Gavina.
This coffee table is in good vintage condition with only some very minor pitting to the chrome base and a couple sm...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scarpa Coffee Tables, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful coffee table that is smoothly clad on all sides with strokes of veneer.
Very strong architectural presence. We have 3 of these tables, they came from a villa in Sicily, It...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1980s Space Age Desk
Located in Brecht, BE
A unique piece made in Belgium during the 1980s, this funky space age desk, never reproduced because to expensive.
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Polyester
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023
Solid walnut wood finish.
IN STOCK: 1
If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks
58"L x 32" x 15"H
Walnut finish.
Customers ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Gian Franco Frattini Jatoba Book Mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry wood, Albero mid century modern book mill designed by Gian franco Frattini, pre Poltrona Frau.
This unique Brazilian Cherry wood version has been made in th...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Low Elm Coffee Table
By Maison Regain
Located in Toronto, CA
Solid elm coffee table by Maison Regain, France. This low-slung piece has a compact footprint, making it ideal for a small space. There’s a sly geometry in the way the slabs of wood ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Made to order in Italy
Round top
Dimensions can be adjusted
Honed or polished finish
Rounded or straight edges
Travertine pedestal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron
Ceramic top and light brown wood feet - 1960's - 70's
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1960s French Modern Tessa Vintage Furniture
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Ceramic, Wood
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Tessa Vintage Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of tessa vintage furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of tessa vintage furniture bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of tessa vintage furniture over the years, but those crafted by Fred Lowen, Tessa Fuchs and TESSA Furniture Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Tessa Vintage Furniture?
Prices for a piece of tessa vintage furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $510 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,983.
Questions About Tessa Vintage Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify TESSA furniture, look for a maker's marking. Virtually all pieces produced by the Australian maker are marked. On tables, you will normally find the brand name under the tabletop, while chairs typically display the name under the seat. For casegoods, check the back, base and drawer interiors. Upholstered furniture will have a tag sewn onto one of its cushions. If you struggle to locate a marking, a certified appraiser or experienced dealer can help you with the identification process. Shop a variety of TESSA furniture on 1stDibs.
- Who made Tessa furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Tessa furniture was not made by anyone. Rather than a brand produced by a manufacturer, Tessa furniture was a maker in its own right. Fred Lowen, Howard Lindsey and Sigi Danielzik established the company in Melbourne, Australia, in 1968. Although it closed in 2019, Tessa furniture remains well-known for its mid-century modern furnishings. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage furniture.
- Is vintage furniture worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Many believe that vintage furniture is worth it. Vintage pieces can offer unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless beauty while making living spaces more unique. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in vintage furniture is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a range of vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
- How old is vintage furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify vintage furniture, you'll need to determine if its production year was 20 to 99 years ago. One way to do so is to research your piece. Start by finding maker's marks and looking them up on trusted online resources. Once you know the maker, you can then learn more about its history and offerings to get a rough idea of the approximate age of your item. Another option is to ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to date your furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of vintage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Thomasville furniture, look for the maker's mark, usually found in a discreet place, such as under a seat or tabletop or on the base or back of casegoods. Thomasville typically stamped pieces with its wordmark, which may read "Thomasville Chair Company" or "Thomasville Furniture," depending on the age of your piece. To find out more about your piece, you can conduct research using trustworthy online resources. If you need help with identification, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of Thomasville furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage wicker furniture, first try looking for a maker's marking, usually found under tabletops or seats. If you find a marking, you can use trusted online resources to determine which company or artisan crafted your furniture. Then, you can read further to determine when they were active and producing pieces like yours. To be vintage, your furniture must be at least 20 but no more than 99 years old. If you don't see a marking or have trouble conducting research, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Find an assortment of vintage wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first step in determining if an item is vintage bamboo is to first make sure it’s bamboo. Bamboo is inflexible, so if there are curved shapes in the design it is actually rattan, not bamboo. Your next step is to understand the style of the piece of furniture, the brand, and look for telltale signs that it is an authentic piece from that brand. Shop a range of antique and modern bamboo furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage patio furniture, start with the maker's markings. You will usually find stamps, tags or labels with the maker's name in hidden places, such as under seats and tabletops. By comparing the marking with images shared by trusted online resources, you can learn who produced your patio furniture. Then, you can continue your research to find out more about the style name, year of production and other characteristics. Typically, patio furniture must be at least 20 years old and no more than 99 years old to be categorized as vintage. For help with the identification process, turn to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a large collection of vintage patio furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Lane furniture, examine your piece in search of its date code. Most Lane furniture displays a series of numbers that tells you when it was made when read in reverse. For example, a piece that reads “2971120” would be “02 11 79,” indicating that Lane crafted it on February 11, 1979. To be considered vintage, a Lane furnishing must be at least 20 years old. For further assistance with making an identification, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Lane furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To identify vintage Woodard patio furniture, look for the maker's markings. On three-piece sets, you'll typically find paper labels that bear the brand name underneath the cushions. Sofa and chair frames may also feature welded-on metal labels bearing the brand name. For wrought iron pieces, check the frame for an embossed "Woodard" mark. Once you find the markings, you can use trusted online resources to determine a rough idea of the age of your piece. Anything produced more than 20 years ago, but less than a century ago, is vintage. Pieces more than 100 years old are antique, while those made within the last two decades are contemporary. If you're unable to locate any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with identification and dating. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Woodard furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To find out how much vintage furniture is worth, look at the history of sale prices for comparable pieces on trusted online platforms. You can begin your research by determining the maker of your furniture. Since the condition of your furniture will also impact its value, you may also wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJuly 30, 2024One way to tell if wrought iron furniture is vintage is to look for markings that indicate who produced it. Markings may appear on the underside, back and legs of wrought iron tables and chairs. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer if you can't find markings or have difficulty dating a piece.
Walter Lamb’s adventurous works and those of other mid-century designers noted for their seminal outdoor furniture — a list that includes Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Russell Woodard, Maurizio Tempestini for John B. Salterini and Richard Schultz for Knoll — is often found among the offerings of 1stDibs dealers.
In colder regions, wrought iron, which can be left outdoors all year round, was the material of choice in outdoor furniture designs for the Atomic Age.
Shop a variety of vintage wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.