$10,327 / set
H 31.89 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
"Ekstrem" Lounge Chair Set by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier Stokke, Norway, 1984
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
one of Norway’s first postmodern designs. It is designed by Terje Ekstrøm in 1984 for Varier
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$1,174 / item
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Peter Opsvik Modell Polo Leather Lounge Chair Stokke Varier whine red
By Stokke
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Rare armchair armchair was designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke / Varier. The Modell is Polo
Leather, Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
$4,699 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Peter Opsvik Modell Polo Leather Lounge Chair Stokke Varier whine red Set of 4
By Stokke
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Rare armchair armchair was designed by Peter Opsvik for Stokke / Varier. The Modell is Polo
Leather, Upholstery, Birch, Plywood
$1,494Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.64 in W 29.53 in D 55.52 in
'Zero Gravity' Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier, Denmark 1991
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Designer Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier. Made in Denmark, 1991 design. Black stained bentwood frame with
Fabric, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Set of two lounge chairs, "Ekstrem" by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier Stokke, Norway
By Terje Ekstrom, Stokke
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of two vintage Ekstrem chairs with new original Varier covers in black wool.
Metal
Stokke Variér Peel armchair + footstool
By Stokke
Located in Amstelveen, NL
This designer chair with matching footstool from Stokke's Variér Peel collection not only has a
Aluminum
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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Ekstrem Lounge Chair by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier Stokke, Norway, 1984
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic Ekstrem, designed by Terje Ekstrøm in 1984, handmade in Norway by Varrier Stokke. The
Metal
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H 40.56 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Stokke Varier Tok leather armchair with ottoman by Toshiyuki Kita, 1990
By Toshiyuki Kita, Stokke
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
designer Toshiyuki Kita designed this armchair in the 1990s for Stokke, Norway. He worked in Milan with
Leather
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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
Bentwood
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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 Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Gravity chair was designed by Peter Opsvik in 1983 for Stokke Varier, Norway. This chair is an
Leather, Bentwood
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H 31.89 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
"Ekstrem" Lounge Chair by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier Stokke, Norway 1984
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
one of Norway’s first postmodern designs. It is designed by Terje Ekstrøm in 1984 for Varier
Foam, Bouclé, Wood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
"Ekstrem" Lounge Chair by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier Stokke, Norway, 1984
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
one of Norway’s first postmodern designs. It is designed by Terje Ekstrøm in 1984 for Varier Stokke
Bouclé, Foam
Sold
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. Experience
Leather, Beech
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H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
'Ekstrem' Vintage Design Chair by Terje Ekstrøm for Stokke Varier, 1980s
By Terje Ekstrom, Stokke
Located in The Hague, NL
Varier Stokke Ekstrem lounge chair, early edition. Varier Ekstrem lounge chair designed by Terje
Metal
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H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Design Chair Terje Ekstrøm Ekstrem Lounge Armchair Stokke Varier
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage design chair Terje Ekstrøm Ekstrem lounge armchair Stokke Varier This special funky
Fabric, Upholstery
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H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in
1965 Norwegian "Planet" Swivel Armchair in Ivory Leather by Dysthe for Stokke
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Stokke Møbler, Stokke, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
by Sven Ivar Dysthe and manufactured by Stokke (now Varier) in Norway. The Planet has now become an
Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Ekstrem Sessel Von Terje Ekstrøm Für Varier Stokke, Norwegen, 1984
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Lübeck, DE
, kommt direkt aus Norwegen. Dieser abstrakte Entwurf stammte von Terje Ekstrom für Stokke Varier. Mit
Fabric, Foam
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H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Design Chair Terje Ekstrøm Ekstrem Lounge Armchair Stokke Varier
By Stokke
Located in OSS, NB
Varier Stokke Ekstrem lounge chair. Varier Ekstrem lounge chair designed by Terje Ekstrøm in
Wool, Wood
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H 35.83 in W 20.08 in D 25.99 in
Stokke Varier Actulum, Balance Chairs, Dinner Chairs, Rocking Chairs
By Peter Opsvik, Stokke
Located in Schagen, NL
children, and manufactured by Stokke in 2005. The chairs feature a Beech base and deep red fabric. They
Fabric, Beech
Varier Ekstrem Lounge Chair by Terje Ekstrøm (Dark Blue Grey)
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stokke Varier Ekstrem lounge chair designed by Terje Ekstrøm in this amazing dark blue grey color
Upholstery
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Metal, Leather, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and metal "F-444" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.8” H x 32.75” W x 29.5” D ...
Metal
$5,099Sale 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
$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$14,750 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern S...
Leather, Walnut
$23,574 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. The pieces without arms each...
Alpaca
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, single bed, model L79, brass, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1963. This eccentric single bed is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid construction of...
Brass
Pair of Armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of unusual shaped armchairs upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Fabric, Wood
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