Gravity Balans Reclining Chair in tope by Peter Opsvik for Varier, Norway 1980s
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find am exceptionally rare "Gravity Balans" chair design by Peter Opsvik for Varier. This iconic piece features futuristic design easily recognized, it is ex...
Fabric, Wood
Actulum Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1995
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stokke, the Norwegian manufacturer behind the Balans kneeling chair and the Tripp Trapp high chair, produced the Actulum as part of the same ergonomic-forward lineage.
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
1980s Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Stafford, TX
The Gravity Balans chair, designed by Peter Opsvik for Varier, is a unique ergonomic recliner that allows for a range of seating positions, from an active kneeling posture to a fully...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Gravity Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Sweden 1984
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Gravity chair is a design by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Mobler, Sweden 1984 This balancing lounge chair/daybed is a new and exciting experience for the user who uses it This Gra...
Suede, Beech
Stokke 1984 Peter Opsvik Duo Balans Balance Gravity Lounge Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Whether you are working at a computer or want to take a snooze, this chair is the right chair. It looks like a piece of art and features three separate seating experiences. Age appro...
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Plywood
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H 47 in W 26 in D 44 in
Vintage 1980s Stokke Varier Zero Gravity Balance Balans Bentwood Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1980s Stokke Varier Zero Gravity Balance Balans bentwood lounge chair. Item features adjustable headrest, bentwood frame, brown fabric, very nice vintage item, sleek sculptur...
Bentwood
Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Armchair by Peter Opsvik
By Peter Opsvik
Located in London, GB
An unbelievably comfortable and iconic design by Peter Opsvik, this is the Gravity Balans recliner, made by Stokke. This dates from the late 20th century, we have had it recently re-...
Wood
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H 47.25 in W 26.38 in D 52.76 in
Leather and Bentwood Gravity Balans Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke
By Peter Opsvik
Located in London, GB
This is an amazing Gravity Blans armchair, designed by Peter Opsvik and made by Stokke in Norway. This is an early model, from when they were first produced in the early 1990s. We ha...
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H 48.04 in W 28.75 in D 53.15 in
Brown Leather Gravity Balans Relax Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1980s
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Gravity chair was designed by Peter Opsvik in 1983 for Stokke Varier, Norway. This chair is an early production and features brown leather upholstery on a bentwood frame and has...
Leather, Bentwood
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H 47.25 in W 25.99 in D 47.25 in
"Tripos Balans" the Scandinavian Chair Produced by Stokke, 1980s
By Stokke Møbler
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This chair in beechwood with leather upholstery belongs to The Tripos Balans collection.
Leather, Beech
Postmodern Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Tulsa, OK
It provides ergonomic support from infancy to adulthood, allowing for adjustable seat and footrest heights. - **Balans Variable Chair (1979)**: This kneeling chair encourages an o...
Leather, Plastic, Oak
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H 48.04 in W 28.75 in D 53.15 in
Varier Stokke Gravity Balans Chair, Custom White Leather and Beach, Peter Opsvik
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Varier Stokke Gravity Balans chair, custom white leather and beach, peter Opsvik, 1984.
Leather, Beech
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H 18.9 in W 16.54 in D 28.35 in
Variable Balans Peter Opsvik Kneeling Ergonomic Chair, Varier, 1970s, Norway
By Peter Opsvik
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The iconic Variable Balans kneeling chair by Peter Opsvik is instantly recognizable.
Fabric, Bentwood
Duo Balans Lounge Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1980s
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Warsaw Wesola, PL
This is the Duo Balans chair by Peter Opsvik, a Norwegian industrial designer best known for his innovative and ergonomic chairs.
Plywood, Leather
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H 49.22 in W 45.28 in D 53.15 in
Stokke Gravity Balans Designer Fabric Chair Rocking Chair Brown Pattern Look
By Stokke Møbler
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Stokke Gravity Balans designer fabric chair rocking chair brown pattern look.
Fabric
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H 39.38 in W 25.6 in
Stokke Gravity Balans Designer Leather Wood Rocking Chair Brown by Peter Opsvik
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Stokke Gravity Balans designer leather wood rocking chair brown by Peter Opsvik.
Leather
Gravity Balans Chair by Peter Opsvik
By Peter Opsvik
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Gravity Balans chair by Peter Opsvik, 1984. Measures: 28.7" W x 44.5", 48.4" H x 53.1" depth seat height: 17.3".
Ivar Opsvik Safari Lounge Chair for Bruksbo, Norway, 1970s
By Bruksbo
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A striking Safari lounge chair designed by Ivar Opsvik and produced by Bruksbo in Norway during the 1970s. The chair features a sculptural stained beech frame combined with generous...
Leather, Beech
$958Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model - very confortable
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Pernilla Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Sweden. Reupholstered in printed orange fabric. Birch frame.
Fabric, Birch
$1,456Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 33.86 in
Midcentury Lounge Chair Kroken with Ottoman, Ake Fribytter, Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely confortable.
Leather, Rosewood
$1,298
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, lounge chair, model "Siesta".
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling. Lounge chair model "Siesta". Original brown furniture leather with very nice patina. Bent beech wood, canvas. Original good condition: no s...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
$3,671
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
An Original Dondolo Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Waasmunster, BE
An iconic and sculptural “Dondolo” rocking chair designed by Luigi Crassevig and produced in Italy during the 1970s. This exceptional example embodies the refined craftsmanship and m...
Canvas, Bentwood
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living space exhibition, in which a...
Oak
$2,106
H 35.83 in W 33.47 in D 32.68 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Tormod Alnaes, "Trega" loungechair.
By Sørlie Møbler, Tormod Alnaes
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Tormod Alnaes for Sørlie Møbler, "Trega" loungechair. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Original brown furniture ...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
$722Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in
Very Rare Midcentury Lounge Chair Siesta, Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - early model - faux leather with patina
Faux Leather, Wood
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Denmark, 1980s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An orginal Spanish chair, with a lovely gentle patina, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1980s. Solid oak frame with natural patinated saddle leather. Makers l...
Leather, Wood
$451Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 45.28 in
Midcentury Rare Rocking Chair Uluv, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable - Rare type.
Fabric, Beech
$1,525
H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, lounge chair, model "Siesta".
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling. Lounge chair, model "Siesta". Original brown furniture leather, canvas, bent wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
$870
H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" for Westnofa, original
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, model "Siesta". Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, bent ...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Frank Reenskaug rocking chair model no.182
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Diest, BE
Danish Modern teak Model 182 rocking chair, designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin. A classic piece of Danish design. Small repair done on the top wooden backrest on the right see ph...
Wood
Göran Malmvall, Rocking Chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall, Svensk fur/Swedish pine for Karl Andersson & Söner. Made in the 1940s. Thus style of pine furniture were designed for swedish cabins and...
Pine
$301Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.08 in W 20.48 in D 28.35 in
Rare Midcentury Balance Variable Knee Chair, Peter Opsvik, Norway, Stokke, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- balance chair - marked by label
Fabric, Wood
Tekiò Horizontal P4 Pendant Lamp by Anthony Dickens
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Tekiò horizontal P4 pendant lamp by Anthony Dickens. Dimensions: D 25 x W 226 x H 25 cm. Materials: Metal, washi japanese paper shade. Available in circular or rectangular canopy....
Metal
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$2,500 / item
H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in
FINLEY Shade Ceramic Large Table Lamp, Textured Black Lava Glaze by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FINLEY_Dark Lava Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it can be ...
Ceramic
Hercules Floor Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
Featuring brilliant mechanical structures while maintaining the essential spirit of design, the Hercules provides a stunning balance between form and function. Users can turn on and ...
Steel
$495
H 15.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Modernist Mid-Century Black Wire Frame Coffee Table with Square Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern square coffee table with glass top and black powder coated bent tubular metal frame. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Shown...
Wire
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa This sofa measures: 81.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 26 inches All piece...
Chrome
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of three white ceramic Kawa Vases by Luft Tanaka Studio. Each item is made by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds and are truly one-of-a-kind. As a result of the product...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
1950s Blue Counterweight Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very rare pendant in enameled metal, deep blue metal and custom brass ceiling plate, solid brass pulley. The height can be adjusted by raising or lowering the counter weight and ea...
Brass, Metal
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Walnut Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory Japaneese glass sits on 4 Walnut Wood pedestal by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today f...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$1,442 / item
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Volpi Bench by Alessandra Delgado, Natural Wood & Fabric Seat
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The simple yet striking and delicate geometry of the Volpi Bench was inspired by the little flags eternalized by the work of master painter Alfredo Volpi. Made from mdf with natural ...
Wood, Fabric
$3,500 / item
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood
1950s Italian 'Rise & Fall' Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
1950s Italian brass & aluminium wall lamp with red lacquered metal shade. The brass switch is counterweighted to modulate the height of the shade - when pulled down, the shade is ad...
Aluminum, Brass
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