$22,003 / set
H 28.55 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in
Rare Set of 6 Pierre Guariche Tulip (Tulipe) Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of 6 original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes listed as "Tonneau
Aluminum, Iron
Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast aluminium "Tulip" chair by Pierre Guariche. Made in France, circa 1950s.
Aluminum, Iron
Sold
H 28.55 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in
Rare Set of 4 Pierre Guariche Tulip 'Tulipe' Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of 4 original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes listed as "Tonneau
Aluminum, Iron
Sold
H 28.55 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in
Rare Set of 8 Pierre Guariche Tulip 'Tulipe' Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of 8 original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes listed as "Tonneau
Aluminum, Iron
Sold
H 32.75 in W 19 in D 19 in
Tulip Swivel Chair in the Style of Knoll Attributed to Eero Saarinen White Blue
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
. Iron cast base in white enamel with molded plastic tulip seat. In gentle used condition with some
Aluminum, Iron
Sold
H 32 in W 26 in D 21.25 in
Classic Set of Four Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Chair Swivel, Early Knoll Labels
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of four vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip chair. Early Knoll labels. All swivel 360%. Nice
Iron
Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Chairs, circa 1965
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Set of four early Eero Saarinen for Knoll tulip dining chairs with original navy blue wool seat
Iron
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 42.13 in
Mid Century Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Chairs and Early Cast Iron Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in KINGSFORD, NSW
of 4 original fiberglass swivel tulip style dining chairs with matching pedestal round marble table
Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Iron
Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, circa 1959
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, circa 1959. Set of 4 original armless tulip dining
Iron
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
Monumental Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamp with Pearl Detailing, 1970s, France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Georges Pelletier ceramic lamp with pearl detailing, 1970s, France Incredible lamp with incredible details throughout. As shown in photos. Measures: 11 inches wide at th...
Ceramic
Tiled Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal....
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
Single Tripod Hand Forged Side or Drinks Table, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Single custom tripod hand-forged side or drinks table, in stock Hand-forged iron legs, round top with lip Dark bronze patina Perfect for drinks, side, end table Ready to ship from ou...
Iron
$11,500 / set
H 34.75 in W 17.25 in D 19 in
Brazilian Designer, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 8 dark-stained wood and beige yellow velvet dining room chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina present to wood. Vintage fabric in distressed cond...
Velvet, Wood
$12,005
H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in
Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremly rare pendant light model A 1983 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 40's and produced by TAITO OY in the same time. The lamp has its original painting on shade, with a rounded l...
Aluminum, Brass
André Sornay Attribution, Console Table, Wood, France, 1930s
By Andre Sornay
Located in High Point, NC
A wood console table attributed to André Sornay, France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 61.0"W x 16.25"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Wood
$1,908
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in
Tito Agnoli wall light with two adjustable diffusers by Oluce, Italy 1950s
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Unique 1950s Wall Lamp with Two Diffusers Designed by Tito Agnoli for Oluce This rare wall lamp, crafted from chrome and painted metal, features two adjustable diffusers mounted on ...
Metal, Aluminum
Widdicomb, Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and brass nightstands designed and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. Dimensions: 22.25” H x 24” W x 16” D All items ship from High Point, ...
Brass
Achille Castiglioni Teli Kd51/R light Flos - Italy 1970s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Light is tempered and diffused by these rare pendants, an elegant contrast of primary modernist shapes and textured fabric. Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) and his brother Pier Giaco...
Steel
Rupert Bevan Art Deco Overmantel Mirror - Large
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
A signature piece for Rupert Bevan, our elegant Art Deco Overmantel Mirror features a patinated brass angle frame with lightly antiqued mirror glass panels. Handcrafted in our Shrop...
Brass
$11,001
H 16.34 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Very Rare Max Ingrand Model 2352 Coffee Table, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare Max Ingrand Model 2352 Coffee Table, produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s Brass, gold leaf and mirrored, tinted glass. In original condition with signs of use and ag...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$11,885 / set
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
Velvet, Beech
Bench ceramic contemporary glaze
By Xavier Mañosa
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade earthanware Bench manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces ar...
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
$11,410 / item
H 39.38 in W 102.37 in D 29.14 in
Hemp and Linen Upholstered Dining Room Bench, Custom made in Spain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The elegant Varenne dining bench is a wabi sabi option that seamlessly blends comfort with timeless yet minimalist design. This seating solution elevates any dining space with its ...
Linen, Hemp
$15,942 / set
H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
Pair Of Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Red, & White Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of beautiful Paavo Tynell mid size starry sky ceiling lamps in Red and white. Each has a two light source. The lamps are in very good condition and repainted in white and red....
Metal
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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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