$2,921
H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Fasem Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair P40 by Vegni & Gualtierotti
By Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti, Fasem International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Roundchair have a perfect shape.It is nearly inspired by Hans Wegners Round Chair / Kennedy Chair. It can be use as dining chair or as well in the office.
Steel, Chrome
$1,100
H 25.5 in W 19 in D 30 in
An Unusual Child's Planters Chair From the home of Micheal & Eleanora Kennedy
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusual teak child's planters chair comes from the home shared by Michael and Eleanora Kennedy and their children in the Hampton's named Kilkare.
Cane, Teak
$25,123
H 77 in W 60 in D 72 in
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Thus giving the “no.501” its occasional name: “the Kennedy Chair”. The pivotal nature of this chair along with its perfect form has made it one of the most desirable pieces of Danish...
Cane, Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisitely constructed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. This chair was made famous in the US when the chair was used during the Nixon/ Kennedy debate, the chair epitomizes the best ...
Upholstery, Oak
Kennedy Collection Swivel Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Kennedy Collection swivel chairs with brown speckled on white longhorn hide with sides and back of brown leather.
Cowhide
Kennedy Collection Swivel Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Kennedy Collection swivel chairs with speckled spotted long-horn hide with sides and back of embossed leather. 32" wide x 35" deep x 33" height.
Cowhide, Leather
Kennedy Collection Customizable Leather Lodge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Solid kiln-dried hardwood frames double-dowled, glued, stapled and secured with corner blocks reinforcing the joints. Eight-way hand tied coil springs are interlaced by hand in 8 dir...
Leather
$32,277 / set
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and matching Ottoman for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
By this point, he had already established himself through a series of refined, architectural pieces in solid wood such as The Round (Kennedy Chair) and The Wishbone Chair - but here ...
Leather, Teak
Wegner Just One Good Chair by Christian Holmsted Olesen (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Kennedy sat on his Round Chair, which is now simply called The Chair (1949).
Paper
Set of 8 Round Chairs by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Kensington, MD
Made famous by the Nixon-Kennedy debates of 1960, this chair design was the career turning point for Wegner himself, and became a cornerstone of decades of Danish furniture design.
Wood
Courthouse, 1961
By William Walton
Located in Sheffield, MA
He accompanied JFK to Val-Kill when the candidate sought ER's endorsement in August. President Kennedy then appointed Walton chair of the Fine Arts Commission where, working closely ...
Oil
Sold
H 32.88 in W 17.92 in D 18.71 in
Four Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Leather Dining Chairs 4
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of perfect condition Kennedy Military Campaign dining / study chairs with black leather upholstery retailed through Harrods Lon...
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 19.49 in
Stunning Brown Leather Kennedy Furniture Harrods Military Campaign Desk Chair
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade in England R.E.H Kennedy for Harrods London mahogany and brown leather military Campaign desk chair This is a very good l...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 35.83 in W 22.25 in D 21.66 in
Four Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Harrods London Kennedy Campaign Chairs
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of fully restored Kennedy Military Campaign dining / study chairs with hand dyed cigar brown leather upholstery retailed throug...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Thus giving the “no.501” its occasional name: “the Kennedy Chair”. The pivotal nature of this chair along with its perfect form has made it one of the most desirable pieces of Danish...
Cane, Teak
Pair of Four Chiavari High Back Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Sofia, BG
In 1953, the Kennedy’s used Chiavari chairs at their wedding, sealing the chair’s fate in history.
Brass
Four Vintage Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
When she redesigned the dining room in the white house, Jackie Kennedy used Chiavari chairs. These iconic chairs are made of polished solid brass and are very strong.
Brass
Early Hans J. Wegner Round Chair, JH 503, Teak & Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Round Rock, TX
An early “round” chair or “Kennedy” chair designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen.
Leather, Teak
Vintage Brass Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
It has become the classic wedding chair. It probably didn’t hurt tradition that the Kennedy’s used Chiavari chairs for their 900 guest wedding reception in 1953.
Brass
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chair/The Chair by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisitely constructed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. This chair was made famous in the US when the chair was used during the Nixon/ Kennedy debate, the chair epitomizes the best ...
Upholstery, Teak
'The' Chair by Hans J. Wegner with Leather Seats - set of 5.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
This chair was made famous in the US when the chair was used during the Nixon/ Kennedy debate, the chair epitomizes the best of Danish modern.
Teak, Leather
Pair of Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
It has become the classic wedding chair. It probably didn’t hurt tradition that the Kennedy’s used Chiavari chairs for their 900 guest wedding reception in 1953.
Brass
Pair Hans J. Wegner 'the Chair' JH503 for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“The Chair” AKA "Round Chair" made history as part of the first ever televised US presidential debate between Kennedy and Nixon.
Leather, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisitely constructed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. This chair was made famous in the US when the chair was used during the Nixon/ Kennedy debate, the chair epitomizes the best ...
Upholstery, Teak
Teak Round Chair designed by Hans Wegner with New Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Kennedy choose the chair because he could both look stately in it and relax.
Cane, Teak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Side Table
By Gunlocke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun Historical Fact: Founded in 1902 in Wayland, New York, Gunlocke was a favored furniture maker for U.S. presidents—John F. Kennedy famously used a Gunlocke chair in the Oval Offic...
Walnut
Sold
H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Fasem Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair P40 by Vegni & Gualtierotti
By Fasem International, Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Roundchair have a perfect shape.It is nearly inspired by Hans Wegners Round Chair / Kennedy Chair. It can be use as dining chair or as well in the office.
Steel, Chrome
Harrods London Kennedy Oxblood Leather Captains Directors Chair
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage Oxblood leather Gainsborough captains office chair retailed through Harrods London made by Kennedy Furniture RRP £3800 I ...
Leather
Hans Wegner Round Chair 'JH 503' in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Known by many names, ‘The Chair’, The Round One’ and the 'Kennedy Chair'. Made famous in 1960 when Richard Nixon and John F.
Teak
Pair of Vintage Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
It has become the classic wedding chair. It probably didn’t hurt tradition that the Kennedy’s used Chiavari chairs for their 900 guest wedding reception in 1953.
Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Lee Radziwill Gustavian Parcel-Gilt Jospeh Ruste Style Accent Chair, Stockholm
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 19th century North European Swedish stained birch wood and parcel-gilt accent side or desk chair. Paper label printed Stockholm Sweden. Provenance: Estate of legendary socialit...
Upholstery, Birch, Giltwood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Lee Radziwill Gustavian Parcel-Gilt Accent Chair by Joseph Ruste, Stockholm
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wood engraved signature "Joseph Ruste" on back of chair. Paper label printed Stockholm. Provenance: Estate of legendary socialite, fashion icon, publicist and sister of Jackie Kenned...
Upholstery, Birch, Giltwood
Sold
H 39.5 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
President John F. and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House Bedroom Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The chairs were then kept by Mrs. Kennedy for her personal use and then sold to the current owner in 1996.
Wood
Sotheby's, The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Located in valatie, NY
A catalogue of the Sotheby's auction for the estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Pieces include Jack Kennedy's oak rocking chair, a study for the White House portrait of Jackie, a ...
Paper
Sold
H 11.5 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, New in Wrapper
By Sotheby's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pieces include Jack Kennedy's oak rocking chair, a study for the White House portrait of Jackie, a collection of Lettuce Ware dishes, Jack Kennedy's golf clubs, a diamond and emerald...
Paper
Sold
H 11.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.5 in
Sotheby's, The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Softcover, New in Wrapper
Located in valatie, NY
A catalogue of the Sotheby's auction for the estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Pieces include Jack Kennedy's oak rocking chair, a study for the White House portrait of Jackie, a ...
Paper
Sold
H 11.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.5 in
Sotheby's, The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, New Hardcover in Wrapper
Located in valatie, NY
A catalogue of the Sotheby's auction for the estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Pieces include Jack Kennedy's oak rocking chair, a study for the White House portrait of Jackie, a ...
Paper
Hans Wegner Round Chair/The Chair by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highland, IN
Made famous in the US when the chair was used during the Nixon/ Kennedy debate, the chair epitomizes the best of Danish modern.
Teak, Upholstery
Set of Ten Ebonized Teak Round Chairs After Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Also known as Kennedy/Nixon chairs. From an estate in Los Angeles, CA.
Leather, Teak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Side Table
By Gunlocke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun Historical Fact: Founded in 1902 in Wayland, New York, Gunlocke was a favored furniture maker for U.S. presidents—John F. Kennedy famously used a Gunlocke chair in the Oval Offic...
Walnut
Set of 6 oak Hans Wegner chairs
Located in Zaventem, BE
Very elegant vintage armchairs known as the "Kennedy " or "Round chair " by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. (1948)
Hans Wegner "the Chair" by Johannes Hansen in Original Condition
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in santa monica, CA
Stamped with the maker's mark. Also known as The Kennedy/Nixon chair. Comfortable and gorgeous.
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner "The Chair" in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New London, CT
The Round One as Wegner referred to his chair is also referred to as the Kennedy chair (it was used in the 1960 presidential debate between Kennedy and Nixon) is perhaps the most fam...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 40.16 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Chiavari Solid Brass Chair, Needle Point Seat and High Back, circa 1950s Italian
By Chiavari
Located in London, GB
In 1953, the Kennedy’s used Chiavari chairs at their wedding, sealing the chair’s fate in history.
Brass
$1,650 / item
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
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$2,500 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$4,907
H 9.06 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
Metal
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$7,559 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$15,995 / set
H 32.75 in W 35 in D 41 in
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...
Leather, Rosewood
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$16,593 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$5,800 / set
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.75 in
Early Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-23 by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful and rare set of four Hans Wegner model CH-23 oak dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. This set has been fully restored including new rope seats...
Oak
Hans J Wegner The Chair Model JH501 in Teak with Original Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful example of Hans Wegner's timeless The Chair or Round Chair built by cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen, in solid teak with its original cane seat. The caning is 95% intact and...
Cane, Teak
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
Teak
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original model JH-503 round armchair in teak and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hanse. Sculptural teak frame has been gently polished and retains lovely patina. ...
Teak
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