Torben Skov rocking chair Nordik Andels Eksport Denmark 1989
By Torben Orskov
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare rocking chair designed by Torben Skov and manufactured by Nordik Andels Eksport
Plywood
$2,803Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 27.96 in
Rare Vintage Scandinavian Bauhaus Chrome&Leather Armchairs Model by Torben Skov
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of super rare armchairs was designed by Torben Skov for the Danish manufacturer Erik
Chrome
$2,929
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 63 in
Austrian post modern black chaise longue S 828 by Torben Skov for Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian post modern black chaise longue S 828 by Torben Skov for Thonet, 1980s Chaise longue mod
Metal
$4,237
H 37.41 in W 64.18 in D 24.41 in
Tubular Steel S 828 Chaise Longue Rocking Chair by Torben Skov for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hamburg, DE
based on a design by the Danish designer Torben Skov from the 80s. The special feature of this design
Metal
$4,303
H 37.4 in W 64.17 in D 24.41 in
Model S 828 Chaise Longue Rocking Chair in Tubular Steel by Torben, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
based on a design by the Danish designer Torben Skov from the 80s. The special feature of this design
Metal
Torben Skov Black Rocking Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A sculptural armchair by the under rated Danish designer Torben Skov. The Design of the chair was
Plywood
Torben Skov White Rocking Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A sculptural armchair by the under rated Danish designer Torben Skov. The design of the chair was
Plywood
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is...
Hardwood
$16,800 / set
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1927, Set of 6
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, Cognac leather and steel, Italy, 1927, set of six. An icon with a versatile and functional sou...
Leather
$19,976 / set
H 23.63 in W 42.52 in D 27.56 in
Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR in New Mohair Upholstery, Germany – 1969
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the epitome of elegance and comfort: ‘Corbi’ modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1969. The Corbi sofa consists of sections with roll cushions....
Mohair
One 'Kai 2' Sconce by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Kai 2' sconces by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s. Mollusc shaped molded acrylic shells make up the entire body of these contempor...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Restored Beech Swivel Piano Stool by Mücke, Melder, Czechia, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored beech swivel piano stool by Mücke - Melder Maker: Mücke - Melder Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Beech, Chrome-Plated Steel Chrome is in ...
Chrome
$11,000Sale Price|28% Off
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' three-seat sofa (authentic signed and earlier year production example with low number production number stamped on the fram...
Steel
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 37 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pod Lounge Club Chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux leather pod lounge club chair in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa . If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your de...
Fabric
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and stained oak lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Likely reupholstered at some point in history, vintag...
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$5,000
H 26.38 in W 27.96 in D 25.99 in
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1960
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" lounge chair for Cassina, red-lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960. The 930 "Carimate" easy chair was created for the club house of 'Carimate's...
Straw, Wood
$1,840
H 29 in W 48 in D 14 in
Post Modern 1980's Laminated Turquoise Waterfall Console Table by Jeffrey Craig
By Karl Springer
Located in Toronto, CA
This 1980s turquoise laminated waterfall console table is a striking example of postmodern design by Jeffrey Craig, a distinguished Canadian designer known for his craftsmanship and ...
Laminate, Wood
$11,696
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Les Arcs Chairs Chosen by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s, Set of Four
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of chairs, difficult to find a set of four chairs like this on any web site worldwide! designed / chosen by Charlotte Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, c...
Metal, Chrome
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 80 in D 24 in
Mid Century Brutalist Sofa by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Rare Brutalist Mid Century sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970's. The sofa features a frame constructed of rare hardwood, with original and extremely comfort...
Leather
1980s Post Modern Green Marble Black Iron Coffee Table
By Memphis Milano
Located in Stafford, TX
Beautiful marble coffee table in great condition as seen! See photos for details and message with questions.
Marble, Iron
$5,850Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 78.25 in D 39.25 in
Roche Bobois Attributed Pink and Grey Marble Dining Table, circa 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly stylish grey and pink veined dining table attributed to Roche Bobois, circa 1980s, featuring a large oval top with gorgeous and exotic veining sitting on top of an oval...
Marble
Willy Rizzo Burlwood Chrome Glass Dining Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Willy Rizzo dining table featuring burl wood veneer, chrome legs, and glass.
Chrome
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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