$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 Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
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
$7,138 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$1,912 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, wit...
Glass, Fiberglass
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
Large curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large and beautiful curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italian manufacture, 1950s This impressive curved sofa, crafted in Italy during the 1950s, is a true centerpiece for a...
Velvet, Walnut
$725 / item
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
$5,751 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Velvet
Galerie Elm Wood Side Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & knots and fissures from its past life. The most authentic materials are hand selected, and h...
Elm
$4,975Sale Price|50% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 24.41 in
Huge Kalmar Tronchi Three-Tier Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini by Zuccheri
By J.T. Kalmar, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful huge, signed three-tier Murano glass tronchi flush mount or chandelier by Kalmar. The chandelier is from the 1960s and 48 hand blown Murano glasses in two colors hanging on...
Brass
$4,800 / set
H 27 in W 40 in D 36 in
Matching Pair 1970s Emerald Green Mohair Hex Lounge Chairs "Flair" Bernhardt
By Flair, Bernhardt Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of stylish 1970s hexagonal lounge chairs "FLAIR" by Bernhardt ind, retains they're original lavish emerarld green mohair fabric upholstery. Wonderful original condition...
Mohair, Wood
$18,800 / set
H 25 in W 37 in D 31 in
Pair Seafoam Blue Mohair Milo Baughman Style Oval Swivel Chairs by Flair
By Flair
Located in Dallas, TX
An exemplary and very rare pair of Flair tub swivel chairs in style of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. His signature style, defined by clean lines and architectural simplicity, expresses...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,400 / set
H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Drexel Consensus Collection Nightstand-A Pair
By Drexel
Located in Bensalem, PA
This 1970s nightstand by Drexel comes in warm toned wood, with artful bookmatched veneer top on rectilinear legs and crossed stretcher; single drawer with brass pull included. Markin...
Brass
$10,925
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Set of 2 Mid Century Modern Parsons Club Chairs Manner of Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Ultra stylish and grand in scope this set of chic Parsons club chairs, in the manner of Milo Baughman, is the epitome of American Contemporary Design. Shown in their original polyest...
Fabric
1930's Italian Console & Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 1930's Italian console or entry piece with matching stool. Bentwood with original rope detail on the sides and carved edges in original mahogany patina. Two Pull-out dr...
Bentwood
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