Rare Pair of Low Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in London, GB
designed the chairs for the Hospital Section of the IX Milan Triennial. In 1952, he attended the XXX Milano
Steel
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
table. He specialised in mechanical furniture and produced, among other things, armchairs for hospitals
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Console set architect Charles Vandenhove 3 x chair / table
Located in WEERT, NL
the university hospital in Liège to chairs and sofas to libraries and organs. #charlesvandenhove
Leather, Oak
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret ‘Black’ Dining Chairs Set of 12 Certificate by Jacques Dworczak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
medical and hospital centres, these chairs have been fully restored in Chandigarh whilst importantly
Cane, Teak
Set of Mid-Century Hil-Rom Hospital Waiting Room Chairs, C.1950
By Raymond Loewy, The Hill-Rom Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Designed to withstand the rigors of a hospital. Original mid-century hospital waiting room chairs with
Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 23 in D 24 in
Four & Two by Gastone Rinaldi Leather and Tubular Metal Italian Chairs, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
consulting chairs (DU10 and DU11) to the Hospital Section of the IX Triennial of Milan. At the Triennale it
Metal
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H 57.49 in W 35.04 in D 20.87 in
Highadjustable Architects Table - Table A Tronchin, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
specialized in mechanical furniture and produced, among other things, armchairs for hospitals, chairs that
Brass
Six by Gastone Rinaldi Leather and Tubular Metal Italian Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roma, Lazio
consulting chairs (DU10 and DU11) to the Hospital Section of the IX Triennial of Milan. At the Triennale it
Metal
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H 35.83 in W 66.15 in D 25.6 in
Unique Pernilla 3 Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, 1960s
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Renens, CH
the Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. Mathsson’s career started in 1931 when he designed a chair
Sheepskin, Linen, Beech
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H 43.5 in W 26 in D 47 in
Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
seat for comfort. This chair is perhaps a forerunner of chairs for treatments in hospitals today. Hans
Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Ten Pierre Jeanneret ‘Black’ Floating Back Office Chairs Model PJ-010101L Circa
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
found in cafeterias and university restaurants, as well as medical and hospital centres, these chairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Walnut Chairs from St. Agnes Hospital
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six mid-century modern chairs with walnut saddle seats and slightly contoured backs. Powder
$38,500
H 25.6 in W 118.12 in D 33.47 in
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Three-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and ivory linen, Italy, 1973. The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony between Japanese minimalism and Ultra...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$30,133 / set
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood
Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large
Located in London, GB
A wrought iron martini table, hand made in England to a 1940s original design. Shown here finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes. Large: 31 c...
Wrought Iron
$7,782 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
$5,228Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$3,800 / set
H 16 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Croisillon' Matte Black Steel and Parchment Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic pair of 'Croisillon' matte black steel and parchment lamps by Design Frères. European style shade with bottom ring (no finial).
Steel
$11,002 / set
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Outstanding, Rare Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, For Reupholstery
By Ico Parisi, Carlo Mollino, Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An extraordinary, rare pair of Italian 1950s armchairs. Structurally sound, but the original upholstery is worn out so the chairs are sold for the customer to recover in their own c...
Wood, Fabric
$18,583 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 78.75 in
Customisable Spider ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled Spider Special Edition. Spider Special Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fix...
Brass
$4,200 / item
H 23 in W 20 in D 17 in
Hand-Carved Sculptural White Oak Piece and Quiet Side Table or Nightstand
By Nathaniel Wojtalik, Cultivation Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piece and Quiet by Nathaniel Wojtalik is a series that draws upon the literary, musical, and cinematic idea of découpé, or cut-up. The technique of découpé stems from the notion that...
Oak
$28,000 / set
H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in
Gianfranco Frattini, Lounge Chairs, Plywood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood, brass and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina, Italy, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 16" Arm Height (inches): 19....
Brass
$7,473
H 31.11 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Mid 19th Century High-Adjustable Architect's Table, Mahogany, France, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
High-Adjustable Architect's Table France Mahogany Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 79 x 93 x 56 cm, height adjustment: 79 - 120 cm Description: Rare writing and drawing tab...
Mahogany
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