$2,246Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vintage Modern Vecta Contract Brown Leather & Chrome Cantilever Pair of Chairs
By Vecta Group
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Vecta Contract brown leather & chrome cantilever pair of chairs.
Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Modern Aluminum with a Sumptuous Body Armchairs Vecta Contract
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Aluminum is excellent and could use a polish but a beautiful form and great weight for stability. Made by Vecta Contract out of Texas. C1978. Please see all pics and video as that i...
Aluminum, Steel
7 Piece Tappo Seating Unit By Vecta Contract
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970's sectional designed and manufactured by VECTA Contract as part of their Tappo Line. This sectional is fantastic, very versatile, comfortable and has amazing lines.
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H 27 in W 167 in D 92 in
John Mascheroni 6 Piece Sectional Sofa for Vecta Contract Red & Brown Upholstery
By John Mascheroni, Vecta Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful sofa was designed by John Mascheroni and manufactured in 1986 by Vecta Contract. For its age, it has held up well.
Fabric, Faux Leather
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H 27 in W 115 in D 42 in
Modern Black Leather Modular Sectional Tappo Sofa by John Mascheroni for Vecta
By Vecta Group, John Mascheroni
Located in Topeka, KS
We know you MUST love this classic, sensational modular sectional by John Mascheroni for Vecta Contract. Why wouldn’t you??? We suggest you don’t wait… just make it YOURS!!!!
Leather, Foam, Wood
Vecta Round White Fiberglass & Stainless Steel Coffee Table.
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and uncommon fiberglass and stainless steel coffee table by Vecta, a Dallas TX based contract furniture company is now a designer furniture division of Steelcase.
Stainless Steel
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H 31 in W 21 in D 20 in
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Nearly simultaneously, Vecta Contract was established in 1969 as a direct successor to Maurice’s original company Burke Inc, and continued to manufacture both his old catalogue of de...
Metal
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H 29 in W 72.25 in D 36.25 in
Rare 1960s Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Executive Desk by Hugh Acton for Vecta
By Hugh Acton, Vecta Group
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare executive desk designed by Hugh Acton for the Vecta Contract Co. Desk features matched-grain walnut cabinetry cantilevered over the Classic Acton chromed-steel base.
Chrome
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H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in
Eight Charles Gibilterra designed Mid-Century Modern Tubular Dining Chairs
By Vecta Group
Located in Dallas, TX
A must have for interior lovers with a heart for Italian design! Vecta Contract Inc. founded in 1959 Grand Prairie, TX.
Chrome
Tappo seating unit by Vecta
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with paper manufacturer's label to underside of each section: [Manufactured by Vecta Contract© Co.].
Chrome, Steel
$5,188 / set
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 38.98 in
STUNNING PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO CHROME AVIATOR HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale Stunning Pair of French Art Deco Chrome Aviator Armchairs. Beautiful pair of chairs, they have been well looked after and loved, they do have som...
Leather
$2,971 / set
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 28.75 in
Italian modern brown faux leather and chromed metal armchairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown faux leather and chromed metal armchairs, 1970s Pair of brown faux leather armchairs with buttons. The structure is in chromed metal tubing and comprises the leg...
Metal
Italian modern brown leather chair by Guido Faleschini, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather chair by Guido Faleschini, 1970s Chair with a chromed tubular steel frame and a padded seat upholstered in tan leather. The backrest and seat form a sing...
Steel
$5,714 / set
H 27.17 in W 30.32 in D 29.53 in
Pair of 60's leather and chromed tubular steel armchairs
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of vintage armchairs from the 60s. Chrome-plated metal tube frame, original black leather seat, leather strap armrest. Very fine vintage condition, with oxidation marks on the c...
Metal, Chrome
$3,950 / set
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 22.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Cognac Leather Cantilever Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
A sleek pair of mid-century modern armchairs featuring tubular chrome frames and beautifully toned cognac leather upholstery. The polished chrome structure forms a continuous cantil...
Chrome
$1,828 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Fasem Vintage Italy brown Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 2
By Fasem International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics and produced by Fasem. In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. It can be used...
Steel, Chrome
$3,300 / set
H 37.8 in W 26.19 in D 28.75 in
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs, model 'RH-304', leather and steel, Switzerland, ca. 1950. This cantilevered pair of tufted chairs with leather padded armrests is d...
Steel
$1,840 / set
H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in
Outstanding Pair Milo Baughman Chrome Dining/ Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding pair Milo Baughman chrome dining/ lounge chairs, Mid-Century Modern, classic, elegant lines. Retains original blue/grey velvet upholstery. Extremely comfortable. Hand del...
Chrome
$801 / set
H 31.11 in W 21.46 in D 18.51 in
PAIR OF ORIGINAL SERIAL NUMBER STAMPED BA3 ERNEST RACE BA3 BROWN LEATHER CHAIRs
By Ernest Race
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Circa 1950's original Ernest Race Ba3 Brown leather upholstered armchairs Please note ...
Chrome
Pair Italian Modern Paolo Buffa Style Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of vintage modern Italian armchairs make an elegant mid-century addition to home or business lounge or salon seating. The sculptural lacquered arms and seat back offer t...
$2,500 / set
H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in
1970s Pair of Nicos Zographos CH66 Brown Leather Cantilever Side Chairs
By Nicos Zographos, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of CH66 Side Chairs, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1966. The chairs were produced by the General Fireproofing Company. The frames are formed of tubular chrome-plated ...
Steel
$3,565Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 31.5 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Vintage DS-14 chairs in dark brown leather by Team De Sede for De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Elegant pair of De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a patinated dark brown leather and with a black lacquered wooden base. Designed in 1989 by Team De Sede and manufactured between 1989 and...
Leather
$1,480 / set
H 36 in W 22 in D 24 in
Pair Channeled & Button Tufted Chrome Z-Frame Arm Chairs after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched Pair cantilevered, Z frame, chromed flat bar steel dining arm chairs. Original channeled and button tufted upholstery with rolled top seat backs. Quality and style similar t...
Chrome
$1,960 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Set of Two Vintage Leather Cantilever Mart Stam Chair By FASEM Italy 1980s
By Fasem International
Located in Čelinac, BA
Leather Cantilever Dining Chair By Fasem Italy 1980s
Chrome
$4,250
H 28 in W 32 in D 33 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tubular Sling Chairs by John Mascheroni model 424
By John Mascheroni
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of sling chairs by John Mascheroni. The fabric is original and in bad shape, torn so it needs a redo. Must say the dark blue velvet suits these chairs very well. Alumin...
Aluminum
$1,721Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 32.5 in W 23.75 in D 25.25 in
Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Steelcase, Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of brown vinyl faux leather MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern style Steelcase 451 office chairs with 4 prong base on casters in the style of the Charles Pollock office ch...
Metal
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