$4,256Sale Price / set|20% Off
20th Century set of Iconic Z Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered in Grey Flannel (8)
Located in Wainscott, NY
A sculptural (iconic) zig-zag side chair upholstered in a richly textured wool, balancing graphic form with tactile warmth. The chairs crisp geometric profile is softened by the dens...
Wool
2 Gilbert Rohde Styled Art Deco Z Sitting Chairs (A)
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of two sculptural chromed framed sitting chairs in the design manner of Gilbert Rohde's Z chairs .
Chrome
Set of six "Z" Chairs designed by Milo Baughman for DIA
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of six newly upholstered "Z" chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Design Institute America.
Brass
Pair of "Z" Form Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Z" form upholstered club chairs. View our complete collection at www.johnsalibello.com
Wood
Set of Six "Z" Shaped Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six "Z" shaped upholstered dining chairs. Chairs are in good vintage with wear from use and age, circa 1980s New upholstery is recommended See our listing on the ...
Six Sophisticated "Z" Base Dining Chairs by Rougier
By Roger Rougier
Located in New York, NY
Six very sophisticated upholstered "Z" base dining chairs by Rougier. The chairs have a cantilevered zigzag design and sit on polished brass bases.
1950s Poul Jensen Z Chair
By Poul Jensen
Located in New York, NY
1950s Poul Jensen for Selig Z chair. Newly upholstered and lightly refinished.
Fabric, Walnut
Gilbert Rohde Styled Art Deco Z Sitting Chairs (B)
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of two sculptural chromed framed sitting chairs in the design manner of Gilbert Rohde's Z chairs .
Chrome
Sold
H 38 in W 23 in D 19.25 in
1970s Z Chair Upholstered in Grey, Ivory, Charcoal and Yellow Abstract Jacquard
Located in New York, NY
Z chair newly reupholstered in a grey, ivory, charcoal and yellow abstract patterned fabric, USA, 1970s Two available, priced individually.
Poul Jensen "Z" Chair and Ottoman
Located in Southampton, NY
Newly upholstered walnut "Z" chair and ottoman by Poul Jensen for Selig.
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Three “Z” Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-piece set of upholstered “Z” dining chairs by important Italian designer Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Linea Disegno.
Chrome, Metal
Pair of Kai Kristiansen "Flap-Back" Rosewood Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Kai Kristiansen Z rosewood chairs upholstered with Kvadrat fabrics.
$12,500 / set
H 34.5 in W 25.75 in D 60 in
Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade 3 Position Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Chrome and Leather 3 Position Lounge Chair. Rohde did some of his most amazing designs for Troy Sunshade. Designed in 1934 this early example, later m...
Chrome
Classic Hannah Morrison Knoll Bench, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic off-white and original orange upholstery bench by Hannah Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. The three-seat is 81" long.
Steel
$1,400
H 30.5 in W 24.75 in D 32 in
Art Deco Machine Age Lounge Chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age lounge chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company circa 1930's. The chair features a sexy tubular chrome frame with large upholstered ...
Chrome
$2,800
H 28 in W 68.5 in D 32 in
Art Deco Machine Age Sofa Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Company
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco Machine Age sofa designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company, circa 1930's. The couch features a sexy tubular chrome frame, with thick cushions. This clas...
Chrome
Harry Bertoia Bird Chair w/ Ottoman for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A unique Mid Century Bird lounge chair with matching ottoman called that because of it's nest like seat design by Harry Bertoia , sculptor , artist and furniture craftsman . Bertoia ...
Wire
$3,500Sale Price|25% Off
H 11 in W 22 in D 10 in
McKay Co. Machine Age Art Deco Chrome and Painted Steel Magazine Holder
By McKay Furniture Corp., John Waring Carpenter
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chrome and steel magazine holder by John Waring Carpenter for McKay Co. 1933 Worlds Fair Century of Progress. The McKay Company was founded by Pittsburgh Industrialist James McKay (1...
Chrome, Steel
$9,800 / set
H 31 in W 24 in D 24 in
Gilbert Rohde Set of 4 Chrome Art Deco Dining Chairs in Soft New Chestnut Fabric
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Hailing from the 1930s is this timelessly sleek Art Deco set of 4 chrome Gilbert Rohde Model Z dining chairs freshly redone in new softly textured chestnut fabric. Gilbert Rohde piec...
Steel, Chrome
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 26 in D 30 in
Gilbert Rohde Lounge Chair Herman Miller Co. Model No. 3689 1936
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Camden, ME
A Gilbert Rohde classic chrome plated lounge chair model number 3689 Eaasy chair designed for Herman Miller in 1936. Freshly re-upholstered in a thick dark grey boucle and very comfo...
Steel, Chrome
$1,600 / set
H 28.25 in W 28 in D 16 in
Art Deco Era Chrome Nesting Tables Gilbert Rohde design for Troy Sunshade Co.
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Seldom seen set manufactured by Troy Sunshade Co. designed by Gilbert Rohde. Chromed steel tube with laminate wood tops. Smaller table has protruding feet to keep it in place betwe...
Steel
$3,795
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Machine Age, McKay Craft Cantilevered Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
By McKay Furniture Corp., Salvatore Bevelacqua
Located in Portland, OR
Gorgeous his and hers pair of Art Deco, Machine Age leather sling chairs by Salvatore Bevelacqua for McKay Craft Furniture Company. Featuring impressive chromium plated steel arms, i...
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Green Sling Lounge Chair by Mckay Craft
By John McKay, McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
McKay Craft cantilever sling lounge chair designed by John McKay, in all original condition - chrome plated steel frame with green painted factory finish - green oil cloth upholstery...
Steel, Chrome
Machine Age John McKay Springer Lounge Chair
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Extremely rare springer lounge chair with a cream leather sling seat on polished chrome and cream enameled flat steel base. The design of this chair was done for the Miami Pavilion o...
Leather
$4,900
H 31 in W 44 in D 24 in
Art Deco / Machine Age Secretary , Desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann / Howell
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Art Deco machine age Modernist #459 Secretary / desk sedigned by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell c.1934. ck photos from original Howell catalog. Chromed steel lipstick ha...
Chrome
$2,200
H 18.25 in Dm 24 in
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Table by McKay Craft Furniture Made in USA c 1930's
By McKay Furniture Corp., Salvatore Bevelacqua
Located in New York, NY
Rare Machine Age side, or end table, made by Mc Kay Furniture Company, circa 1930's, design sometimes attributed to Salvatore Bevalacqua, however we cannot document that. This exampl...
Chrome
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