Chairs by Eberhard Geißler for VEB Möbel Insdustie Oelsa-Rabenau, Germany 1974
Located in Utrecht, NL
These lounge chairs from VEB Möbelindustrie Oelsa-Rabenau are a clear example of the brand's unwavering dedication to functionality and striking design.
Fabric, Wood
Armchair by Eberhard Geißler for Veb Möbel Insdustie Oelsa-Rabenau, Germany 1974
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lounge chair from VEB Möbelindustrie Oelsa-Rabenau is a clear example of the brand's unwavering dedication to functionality and striking design.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
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") H: 75 cm (29.53") W: 64,5 cm Seat height 45cm (17.72")
Fabric, Wood
Chair by Ernst Moeckl for Trabant
By VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerk Zwickau, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The seat folds up allowing the chairs to nestle for easy storage. They were made in the same factory as the well-known Trabant cars (VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerk Zwickau).
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 by the VEB Sitzmöbelwerke Waldheim factory in West Germany in the 1970s.
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 Peter Ghyczy, VEB
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic red garden Senftenberg egg chair designed by Peter Ghyczy, Germany, 1968. This collectable egg chair was the first chair in the world that is made of polyurethane. The seat is...
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, Germany 1950.
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 renowned German designer Heinz Heger in the 1950s.
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Upholstered Chairs by Eberhard Geißler, Germany 1974
Located in Utrecht, NL
These lounge chairs from VEB Möbelindustrie Oelsa-Rabenau are a clear example of the brand's unwavering dedication to functionality and striking design.
Fabric
Upholstered Lounge Chair by Eberhard Geißler, Germany 1974
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lounge chair from VEB Möbelindustrie Oelsa-Rabenau is a clear example of the brand's unwavering dedication to functionality and striking design.
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
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
A Pair of Beautifully Proportioned Bauhaus chairs, Designed by Renowned Designed & Architect Selman Selmanagic in 1957 for the East German manufacturer VEB Deutsche Werkstätten Helle...
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 Synthese Model - GN1 Garden Egg Design Period - Sixties (Production Period Seventies) M...
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 (Production Period Seventies) Measurements - Width 80 cm x Depth 90 cm x Height Open 10...
Fabric, Fiberglass
$28,591 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Paul Geoffroy, Uginox
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$11,222 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$2,663 / item
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Organic Modern Center Table Jean in Natural Travertine Marble Stone
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jean oval center table is unique in its conception with Organic Modern inspiration. Natural Stone is unrepeatable in its individuality, this way each Jean center table is unique fea...
Marble
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$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
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$5,599 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 47.25 in
Cream Travertine Round Dining Table, in the style of 1970 Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, Holland
This minimalist table is crafted from solid travertine, featuring a circular tabletop with a softly curved edge, supported by three cylindrical columns. Beneath the 3 cm–thick top, a...
Travertine, Marble
$16,916 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padded bolsters on each end decorated with st...
Fabric, Walnut
Kai Kristiansen Walnut and Mohair Mohair Velvet Bench
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
A beuatiful bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar in Denmark. This hand-made to order bench has a solid walnut frame ...
Mohair, Oak, Walnut
René Drouet Wrought Iron Armchair
By René Drouet
Located in CA, CA
A 1940’s forged metal armchair by René Drouet finished in patinated silver. Provenance: Collection Claude Montana Literature: Architectural Digest, septembre 1989. Claude Montana...
Metal
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