$3,886
H 29.53 in W 25.4 in D 22.45 in
Set of 4 VEB Petrol Chemisches Kombinat Schwedt armchairs - 1960s
By VEB
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 4 VEB Petrol Chemisches Kombinat Schwedt armchairs - 1960s Dimensions D: 57 cm (22.44
Fabric, Wood
$12,500 / set
H 27.56 in W 32.68 in D 32.49 in
Chairs by Eberhard Geißler for VEB Möbel Insdustie Oelsa-Rabenau, Germany 1974
Located in Utrecht, NL
lounge chairs from VEB Möbelindustrie Oelsa-Rabenau are a clear example of the brand's unwavering
Fabric, Wood
$6,600
H 27.56 in W 32.68 in D 32.49 in
Armchair by Eberhard Geißler for Veb Möbel Insdustie Oelsa-Rabenau, Germany 1974
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair from VEB Möbelindustrie Oelsa-Rabenau is a clear example of the brand's unwavering dedication to
Fabric, Wood
Chair by Ernst Moeckl for Trabant
By VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerk Zwickau, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
collector’s item from the DDR’s best known designer, Ernst Moeckl. These unique chairs are very hard to find
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Pair of club chairs Köln1 by VEB Sitzmöbelwerke, Germany, 1970s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of armchairs Köln1 by VEB Sitzmöbelwerke, Germany, 1970s. A pair of Köln1 club chairs produced
Metal
Sold
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Peter Ghyczy Garden Senftenberg Egg Chair VEB Synthese, Germany, 1968
By VEB, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic red garden Senftenberg egg chair designed by Peter Ghyczy, Germany, 1968. This collectable
Leather
Heinz Heger Hellerau hunting chairs Germany 1950
By Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful minimalistic VEB Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau hunting chairs designed by Heinz Heger
Upholstery, Rope, Oak
Heinz Heger Hellerau hunting chairs with ottoman, Germany 1950s
By Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of VEB Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau hunting chairs with ottomans, designed by
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Upholstered Chairs by Eberhard Geißler, Germany 1974
Located in Utrecht, NL
lounge chairs from VEB Möbelindustrie Oelsa-Rabenau are a clear example of the brand's unwavering
Fabric
Upholstered Lounge Chair by Eberhard Geißler, Germany 1974
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair from VEB Möbelindustrie Oelsa-Rabenau is a clear example of the brand's unwavering dedication to
Alpaca
Sold
H 39.38 in W 29.14 in D 33.08 in
Garden Egg Chair by Peter Ghyczy for VEB Synthese Werk East Germany, 1960s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
made with polyurethane. The chair was produced by the East German company VEB-Synthese-Werk.
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in L 21.66 in
2x Chairs by Selman Selmanagic for VEB Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, DDR 1950s
Located in Ely, GB
Selmanagic in 1957 for the East German manufacturer VEB Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau. The chairs are in
Beech
GN1 Garden Egg by Peter Ghyczy for VEB Synthese, 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
GN1 Garden Egg by Peter Ghyczy for VEB Synthese, 1970s Designer - Peter Ghyczy Producer - VEB
Fabric, Fiberglass
White GN1 Garden Egg by Peter Ghyczy for VEB Synthese, 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Peter Ghyczy Producer - VEB Synthese Model - GN1 Garden Egg Design Period - Sixties
Fabric, Fiberglass
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Walnut by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Walnut
$7,287 / set
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
Fabric, Wood
Bermuda Olive Green Lounge Chair by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant lounge chair designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, features a sleek steel frame in matte black. The internal shell is made of cold-foam polyurethane, offering exceptional ...
Textile
Pair of Italian Modernist Walnut Stools, Italy, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A very fine pair of Italian modernist walnut circular stools; the bases highly sculptural and of solid walnut, the seats newly upholstered in an Italian cream colored cotton. Italy,...
Fabric, Walnut
Franco Albini Fiorenza chairs Arflex Italy 1956
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare early versions of Fiorenza lounge chairs designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Arflex in Italy in 1956. These chairs are made of solid walnut and show a unique square ar...
Upholstery, Teak
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
$9,700 / item
H 17.72 in W 56.3 in D 18.12 in
Sculptural Bench in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
1940s Italian Chest of Drawers in Dark Red Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chest of drawers, red stained wood, Italy, 1940s This Italian cabinet from the 1940s presents an unusually architectural interpretation of domestic storage furniture. Its form is de...
Beech
Pair of Gio Ponti attributed Armchairs Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nicely shaped pair of armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s. The chairs were presumably recovered in the current cotton or linen fabric some years ago. Some signs of u...
Fabric, Beech
$880 / item
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
Danish Modern Ceramic Large Table Lamp, Various Green / Brown Colors, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and decorative large handmade Danish Mid-Century Modern stoneware table lamp. Various green / brown colors. Unknown artist, made in the 1960s. A great vintage lamp well suite...
Ceramic
$14,574 / set
H 41.15 in W 28.55 in D 35.63 in
Poltrone Fiorenza di Franco Albini per Arflex Anni 60-70
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltrone, iconico modello di Franco Albini, con struttura a vista in legno di faggio tinto, imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in tessuto. Molto buone condizioni, complet...
Fabric, Beech
$17,500 / set
H 38 in W 26.75 in D 36 in
Renzo Franchi for Camerani Camea Pair of Cherry Lounge Chairs in White Sensuede
Located in New York, NY
Renzo Franchi for Brianzola sculptural 'Camea' lounge chairs or armchairs with cherry wood frames and white upholstered back, seat and padded arms, Italy, 1950s. These incredibly chi...
Ultrasuede, Cherry
$16,800 / set
H 28.81 in W 26.31 in D 31.37 in
Paulo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white fabric lounge chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 14.25" Arm Height (inches): 23.13" All upholstered furniture can be ...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,736 / item
H 38.59 in W 37.8 in D 31.89 in
'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Beige
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG big chair armchair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 02 Made in Italy Appropriately named...
Wool
Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Toronto, ON
The "Tongue" lounge chair, part of the 1st edition by Pierre Paulin and produced in the 1960s by Artifort in the Netherlands, stands out for its unique features. This design icon, re...
Fabric
Taichiro Nakai Rare pair of armchairs in cherry wood
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV200 Taichiro Nakai Rare pair of armchairs in cherry wood and upholstered fabric designed and produced for the Permanente mobili exhibition in 1955. Manifatctured by Permanent...
Cherry
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