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Palais De Tokyo Armchairs by Ermeloo Zwager, Set of Six
Located in Antwerp, BE
Plywood and ebonized wooden dining chairs, by Ermeloo Zwager, Netherlands, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Great design, a mammoth of an art institution. What better provenance can you...
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Tokyo, Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for NK, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Goteborg, SE
This stylish chair was designed by the Carl-Axel Acking for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo in 1959
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Tokyo Pop Armchair White by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Armchair White by Driade
Tokyo Pop Armchair White by Driade
H 29.73 in W 30.71 in D 33.86 in
Tokyo Pop Armchair Anthracite Grey by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Armchair Anthracite Grey by Driade
H 29.73 in W 30.71 in D 33.86 in
Moooi Hana Swivel Armchair in Rendezvous Tokyo Blue Upholstery
By Simone Bonanni, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Armchair Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic armchair, designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Henri Rapin Sculpted Armchair
By Henri Rapin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco exquisitely sculpted armchair by Henri Rapin, sculpted by Charles Hairon
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Henri Rapin Sculpted Armchair
Henri Rapin Sculpted Armchair
H 39 in W 26 in D 24 in
Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Pretzel Frame Armchair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into a world of boho charm with this Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Pretzel frame Armchair, a
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Paul Frankl Style Six-Strand Bamboo Armchair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into a world of boho charm with this Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Pretzel frame Armchair, a
Category

20th Century Japanese Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

S.E.C. Armchair Richard Hutten
By Richard Hutten
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
laminate designed by himself. He took His “Tokyo Decoded” photos from 2006 as a starting point, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Laminate

S.E.C. Armchair Richard Hutten
S.E.C. Armchair Richard Hutten
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
See Through Armchair by Pierre Gonalons Métaphores Fabric Paradisoterrestre
By Pierre Gonalons, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
(2017) and All Around (2018), See Through is the new armchair designed by Pierre Gonalons for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Jean-Claude Duboys, Pair of A1 Armchairs, France, 1980
By Jean-Claude Duboys
Located in Catonvielle, FR
French Regions, Tokyo 1984. Exhibitions the French House, Chicago 1985. Los Angeles, 1986.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

See Through Armchair by Pierre Gonalons Misia Fabric Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Pierre Gonalons, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Side (2017) and All Around (2018), See Through is the new armchair designed by Pierre Gonalons for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Jean-Claude Duboys, Pair of A1 Armchairs, France, 1980
By Jean-Claude Duboys
Located in Catonvielle, FR
. Exhibition of the French Regions, Tokyo 1984. Exhibitions the French House, Chicago 1985. Los Angeles, 1986.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

"Lisa" Leather or Fabric Fiberglass Armchair by Laudani & Romanelli for Driade
By Driade, Laudani & Romanelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Lisa" is an armchair, designed by Laudani & Romanelli and manufactured by Driade, with fiberglass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Leather, Fabric

"Ten" Fabric or Leather Armchair Designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Driade
By Naoto Fukasawa, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ten" is an elegant armchair, designed by Naoto Fukasawa and manufactured by Driade, with structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 metal and vinyle armchairs attributed to Shiro Kuramata - Around 1988
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 4 black chrome and vinyl armchairs attributed to Shirao Kuramata, 1988. . No documentation
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Masanori Umeda Getsuen Lily Red Easy Chair, circa 1990
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
H 90 cm Masanori Umeda graduated from the Kuwasawa Design School in Tokyo in 1962. In 1967 he
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Masanori Umeda Getsuen Lily Red Easy Chair, circa 1990
Masanori Umeda Getsuen Lily Red Easy Chair, circa 1990
No Reserve
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Giotto Stoppino Tubolar Chrome Steel and Leather Italian Chairs, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, Tecnosalotto
Located in Roma, IT
such as Heller New York, Raak Amsterdam, Uchida Tokyo, la Rinascente. Without counting the many
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

James Irvine Style Set of 4 Dining Chairs Design for Thonet Musee d'Orsay Paris
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Four stackable beechwood armchairs manufactured by Thonet for the Musee D'Orsay Restaurant in Paris
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Straccio Easy Chair by De Pas, D’urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1967
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Almelo, NL
the XIV Triennale of Milan and for Eurodomus. In 1967 they designed an inflatable armchair called Blow
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Tokyo Pop Table White By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Table White By Driade
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 25.99 in
Tokyo Pop Sofa White by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Sofa White by Driade
Tokyo Pop Sofa White by Driade
H 29.73 in W 30.71 in D 69.69 in
Tokyo Pop Stool White By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Stool White By Driade
Tokyo Pop Stool White By Driade
H 27.56 in W 14.38 in D 15.75 in
Tokyo Pop Daybed White By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Daybed White By Driade
Tokyo Pop Daybed White By Driade
H 30.91 in W 29.14 in D 61.82 in
Tokyo Pop Small Table White By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Small Table White By Driade
Tokyo Pop Small Table White By Driade
H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Tokyo Pop Sofa Anthracite Grey by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Sofa Anthracite Grey by Driade
Tokyo Pop Sofa Anthracite Grey by Driade
H 29.73 in W 30.71 in D 69.69 in
Tokyo Pop Stool Anthracite Grey by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Stool Anthracite Grey by Driade
H 27.56 in W 14.38 in D 15.75 in
Tokyo Pop Daybed Gloss Titnium by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Daybed Gloss Titnium by Driade
H 30.91 in W 29.14 in D 61.82 in
Tokyo Pop Daybed Anthracite Grey by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Daybed Anthracite Grey by Driade
Tokyo Pop Daybed Anthracite Grey by Driade
H 30.91 in W 29.14 in D 61.82 in
Tokyo Pop Small Table Glossy Titanium By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Small Table Glossy Titanium By Driade
H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Tokyo Pop Small Table Anthracite Grey By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Polystyrene

Tokyo Pop Small Table Anthracite Grey By Driade
H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Moooi Hana Wingback Swivel Chair in Rendezvous Tokyo Blue Upholstery
By Simone Bonanni, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Daybed Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
By Driade, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic daybed, designed by Tokujin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Plastic

"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Stool Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
By Driade, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic stool, matching with tables
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Sofa Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
By Driade, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic sofa, designed by Tokujin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Plastic

"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc High Table by Tokujin Yoshioka for Driade
By Driade, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic high table, designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Low Table or Stool by T. Yoshioka for Driade
By Driade, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic low table or stool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kazuki Armchair by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Carpi, IT
Tokyo he started working in Kazuo Fuioka’s studio. In 1957, he went to Italy to visit the Triennale in
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Kazuki Armchair by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina
Kazuki Armchair by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina
H 42.33 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Limited 100 Museum Edition "Sternensessel" Stars F3 Armchairs, Draenert
By Peter Draenert
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Museum Edition Postmodern armchairs by Draenert. Production limited to 100 pieces, many of
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Gold, Brass

Alias 25A Okome Sofa/ Armchair 1 Seater in Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 25A Okome Sofa/ Armchair 1 Seater in Upholstery by Nendo Armchair with removable cover
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Alias 25B Okome Sofa/ Armchair 2 Seater in Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 25B Okome Sofa/ Armchair 2 Seater in Upholstery by Nendo Two-seater sofa with removable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Alias 25A Okome One Seater Sofa/ Armchair in Hero Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 25A Okome One Seater Sofa/ Armchair in Hero Upholstery by Nendo Armchair with removable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Nagoya SZ09 black lounge chair by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Netherlands
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
the Osaka series in 1969 for the Dutch pavilion at the World Expo in Tokyo. Manufactured by 't
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sori Yonagi for Hida Bleached Oak Table and Chairs Reissue 2022
By Sori Yanagi, Hida
Located in Palm Springs, CA
oak consists of 2 armchairs, 2 side chairs and the 47 inch diameter table. While he died in 2011 his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

"Ci" Carrara Marble and Solid Wood Coffee Table by Naoto Fukasawa for Driade
By Naoto Fukasawa, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. 43.3", W. 43.3", H. 13.7" "Ci" table matches "Ten" armchair, which is embracing and comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Set of 2 Gea Wooden Side Tables by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1960s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Padova, IT
designer.

Born in 1930, he studied architecture in Tokyo and after graduation joined the studio of Kazuo
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
2007 Air France Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport Maya Bar, Monaco Brasserie Sénequier
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 96.07 in
Yakisugi Table Basse by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport Maya Bar, Monaco Brasserie Sénequier, Saint-Tropez 2006
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Fabric

Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
France Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport Maya Bar, Monaco Brasserie Sénequier, Saint-Tropez 2006
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 35.44 in W 38.43 in D 35.04 in
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport Maya Bar, Monaco Brasserie Sénequier, Saint-Tropez 2006
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33 in W 163.78 in D 62.41 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport Maya Bar, Monaco Brasserie Sénequier, Saint-Tropez 2006
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
2007 Air France Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport Maya Bar, Monaco Brasserie Sénequier
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 97.64 in D 29.93 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport Maya Bar, Monaco Brasserie Sénequier, Saint-Tropez 2006
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport Maya Bar, Monaco Brasserie Sénequier, Saint-Tropez 2006
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport Maya Bar, Monaco Brasserie Sénequier, Saint-Tropez 2006
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport Maya Bar, Monaco Brasserie Sénequier, Saint-Tropez 2006
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33 in W 107.49 in D 34.61 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Lounge Chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition lounge chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1920's for the Tokyo Imperial
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright Lounge Chair
Frank Lloyd Wright Lounge Chair
H 31.11 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Camel Leather and Walnut Sofa from De Pas, D'Urbino Lomazzi for Padova, Italy
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, DePadova 1
Located in Almelo, NL
designed an inflatable armchair called Blow and since then have been working in the Industrial Design field
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Swivel Side Table Gea Model by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina 1960s-1970s
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Padova, IT
architecture in Tokyo and after graduation joined the studio of Kazuo Fujioka. In 1957 he came to Italy to
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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Tokyo Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tokyo armchair for your home. Each tokyo armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and fabric. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage tokyo armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tokyo armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A tokyo armchair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made tokyo armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) and Nordiska Kompaniet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tokyo Armchair?

Prices for a tokyo armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $935 and can go as high as $10,950, while the average can fetch as much as $2,358.

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