$9,500
H 42 in W 25 in D 28 in
Jorge Zalszupin “Tall Commander” Swivel Chair, 1973 – Aluminum, Chenille, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
precision. The chair is equipped with a reclining mechanism and a full swivel base, making it not only
Aluminum
$4,395 / set
H 43.5 in W 28 in D 31.5 in
Pair Mid Century Tall Sculptural Wing Back Swivel Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of circa 1960s tall, wing back chairs have an unusual sculptural shape
Metal
$2,850
H 43 in W 31.5 in D 34 in
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel King Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel king chair. This is one of our favorite designs by Mr
Upholstery, Walnut
$695
H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Homecrest Tall Swivel Wrought Iron Black Lounge Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Homecrest Tall Swivel and Tilt Wrought Iron Black Lounge Chair with
Wrought Iron
$4,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 44 in W 31 in D 31 in
Fantastic Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel King Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel king chairs. This pair retains their original
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,275 / item
H 32 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Bronze Base Cordovan Leather
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
measure 26.5 inches wide by 26.5 inches deep and 32 inches tall. The chairs tilt, swivel, and are also
Bronze
Danish Black Leather 1950s Tall Back Swivel Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Classic Danish Mid-Century Modern swivel chair in original black leather, circa 1960s with a metal
Leather
Sold
H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Tall Midcentury Style Swivel Chairs with New Salmon Velvet Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
With it's brand new salmon embossed velvet upholstery, this pair of tall swivel chairs really makes
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Tall Hooded Revolving Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rochester, NY
Unusual tall hooded revolving chair with crown style wood base by Adrian Pearsall. Reupholstered
Wood, Fabric
Pair of 1970's Italian Swivel Tall Chairs with Zebra Print Fabric
By Maurice Burke
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking tall back pair of chairs, with original zebra fabric print the chairs swivel and are in
Metal
1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining or Study Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s vintage stunning single original Tan-Sad machinists/dining/desk/study tall chair in grey
Metal
PAIR OF 19THC CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL BAR STOOLS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC VERY UNUSUAL TALL CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL SEAT BAR STOOLS.THESE BAR STOOLS ARE RENFORSED WITH
Iron
Sold
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists/Dining/Desk/Study Chair, Tall Grey
Located in Hook, Hampshire
stunning single original Tan-Sad machinists/dining/desk/study tall chair in grey, swiveling and height
Metal
Modernist Swivel Chairs in Marine Velvet, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
and comfort. Dating back to the 1950s, these chairs boast tall swiveling walnut supports that add a
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs with Walnut Base, 1970's
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
side, their comfort feels like a larger chair. The back height is taller than many barrel swivel chairs
Walnut
Sold
H 26 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Fantastic Pair of Milo Baughman Tall Swivel Base Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Milo Baughman tall swivel base barrel back lounge chairs. The unique tall swivel
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 44 in W 31 in D 31 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel lounge chairs. The upholstery is original and is
Upholstery, Walnut
High Back Swivel Lounge Chair Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rochester, NY
A extra tall tapered hooded back swivel lounge chair with whited painted crown pattern veneer wood
Sold
H 45 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
De Sede DS 35 Red Leather & Chrome Caster Executive Swivel Office Desk Chair
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning vintage 1960s De Sede DS 35 red leather and chrome tall back executive swivel office desk
Steel
Swiveling Task Chair by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A graphic and adjustable swiveling tall armless task chair on an early four pronged base with
Aluminum
Sold
H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
1960s Italian Swivel Tall Armchairs, White Metal, Leather and Print Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of tall swivel armchairs with white metal tulip shape base, newly upholstered in black and
Metal
Pair of Tall Back Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of tall back Milo Baughman swivel lounge chairs. Walnut base. Thayer Coggin label.
Pair of Danish Tall Back Green Leather Swivel Chairs, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Mid-Century Modern tufted swivel lounge chairs in original deep green leather in very nice
Leather
Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Chrome Swivel Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Unique original black leather tall back swivel chair with chrome base, Swedish, 1960s. Leather has
Chrome
Eight Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in Crockett, CA
Daverkosen, which later became France and Sons. These comfortable chairs have taller swiveling backs for good
Brass
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs with Brass Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Canaan, CT
Nice tall back Baughman swivel chairs with brass bases. Need new upholstery. They are
Brass
$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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Rare Swivel Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare swivel tub chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Its monumental scale (44” wide) and tufted interior make it a statement piece for any room. The chair sits on a cylin...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Drum Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Adrian Pearsall designed “Sculptura” round chairs for Craft Associates in 'brutalist' style sculpted bronze resin 'goop' over molded drum-form plywood frame, upholstered in o...
Resin, Wood
$4,347 / set
H 41 in W 27.75 in D 33 in
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Swivel Lounge Chair – Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Swivel Lounge Chair – Pair This chair measures: 27.75 wide x 33 deep x 41 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance 19.7...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,168Sale Price|41% Off
H 40 in W 37 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Rock Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Charleston, SC
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1970. Furniture that’s art. Arms gently slope out like a blossoming tulip. An overstuffed cushion runs down along the edge of the seat back...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,750 / set
H 44 in W 31 in D 31 in
Lovely Pair of High Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Adrian Pearsall high back swivel lounge chairs. Yes, this pair will need new upholstery but that's what you designers want to do anyway, right? Tall sculptural swivel ...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,650Sale Price|23% Off
H 43.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
'Strictly Spanish' Swivel Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large sized 'Strictly Spanish' swivel throne chair by Adrian Pearsall was designed and produced in the 1960s by Craft Associates. This gorgeous example was newly reupholstered i...
Wood, Fabric
$9,500 / set
H 26 in W 34 in D 36 in
Magnificent Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Pod Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist pod lounge chairs. Chairs retain their original red woven wool fabric in faded useable condition-cleaning is recommended! Sculpted Brutalist...
Upholstery, Epoxy Resin
Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
A period Paul Evans Desk in Cityscape Burl wood. In rather remarkable original condition minus some minor wear and tear that can easily be fixed. Please request additional photos a...
Wood
Splendid Pair Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Pod Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist pod lounge chairs. Chairs have rather newish white faux leather in nice clean condition, circa 1970s. They measure 23"t x 34" in diameter wi...
Upholstery, Epoxy Resin
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 44 in W 31 in D 31 in
Stylish Pair Adrian Pearsall Swivel King Chairs Mid-century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Adrian Pearsall high-back swivel lounge chairs. Yes, this pair will need new upholstery but that's what you designers want to do anyway, right? These chairs are extre...
Upholstery, Walnut
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