Bernard Durussel, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, 1948
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Bernard Durussel, France, 1948
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1948 Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Bernard Durussel, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, 1948
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Bernard Durussel, France, 1948
Fabric, Oak
$19,600 / set
Bernard Durussel, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, 1948
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Bernard Durussel, France, 1948
Fabric, Oak
Elegant Neoclassical Chair by Jean-Maurice Rothschild, France, 1948
By Jean-Maurice Rothschild
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine low chair from the end of the forties with new yellow fabric covering. Two-tones wood frame
Fabric, Mahogany, Sycamore
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mahogany & Leather Lounge Chairs c.1948 Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of mahogany lounge chairs with elegant sloping arms newly upholstered in a high-quality black
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century 1948 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Set of 4 Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
This set of four chairs, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in 1948, is a refined example of Brazilian
Straw, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret, Slipper Chair, Birch, Steel, Fabric, USA, 1948
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, chrome-plated steel, fabric and velvet slipper lounge chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret
Steel
$2,999 / item
Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
By Donald Knorr, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs
Metal
Alvin Lustig Lounge Chair 1948/2005
By Alvin Lustig
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvin Lustig Lounge Chair 1948/2005 Originally Designed for Paramount Furniture Company, 1948
Metal
Odelberg-Olson "Working Chair" for Knoll, 1948
By Odelberg Olsen
Located in Coronado, CA
An uncommon "Working Chair" designed and manufactured in Sweden by Odelberg-Olsen in 1948 for
Steel
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Side Chair Black Wood, Tan Upholstery 1948 USA
By Herman Miller, Allan Gould
Located in North Miami, FL
This architectural and fully restored side chair that was called the compass chair was designed by
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Max Fellerer Eugen Wörle Vintage Garden Chair Steel 1948
By Max Fellerer & Eugen Wörle
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage garden chair from green lacquered tubular steel. Designed for the public
Steel
C. 1948 Herman Miller and Evans Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in 1946. This example dates to ca. 1948. The chair measures 25 inches long, 22 inches wide, and
Calico, Ash, Plastic, Rubber, Plywood
Rare 1948 James Mont Designed Wide Tufted Seat Lounge Chair Oval Back Cushion
By James Mont
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1948, documented, by famed NYC designer James Mont, this mid-century modern wide tufted seat
Upholstery, Foam, Sycamore
1948 Pair of Pierre Jeanneret for Knoll Associates No. 92 Scissor Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Associates. These were produced circa 1948 and were also introduced in 1948. In dating the chairs, the 601
Foam, Wood
1948 Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Ash with Ebonized Legs by Evans / Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example, dating to circa 1948. The chair was produced by Evans Products, and it was distributed by Herman
Steel
Ralph Rapson, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1948
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric lounge chair designed by Ralph Rapson and produced by Knoll, USA, c. 1948
Fabric, Wood
Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 1948
By Theo Ruth
Located in Den Haag, NL
' approx 1948/1950. These chairs are completely different than the common Pinguin or Congo chair. These
Velvet, Wood
C. 1948 Set of 4 Evans Herman Miller Eames DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1948. One chair retains its original Evans label. One chair was previously drilled through the panel
Steel
Ludvig Sturm Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, Sweden ca. 1948
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in Prague, New Town
. 1948. A large set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs in oak, designed by Ludvig Sturm and manufactured
Velvet, Oak
C. 1948 Charles and Ray Eames LCM Lounge Chair in Birch by Evans / Herman Miller
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early LCM Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. The piece was
Steel
Lacquered Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1948
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon pivot-back lounge chair in lacquered mahogany with vintage velvet geometric upholstery
Velvet, Mahogany
1948 Eames for Evans & Herman Miller Set of Six DCM Dining Chairs w/ Provenance
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is one of the rarest and best documented sets of Eames DCM chairs in existence
Wood
1948 Eames Evans for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chairs Metal & Walnut Set of Five
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original set of five DCM chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This
Metal
Venus Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1948
Located in Sagaponack, NY
"Venus" lounge chair with oversized, laminated teak back and seat on a beech frame.
Wood
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chair for Galdino Maspero, 1948
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Colombo Sanguineti Sculptural dining chair, wood and straw, Italy, 1948 Paolo Buffa, celebrated
Straw, Wood
Remarkable Set of 14 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this magnitude is the
Cane, Walnut
Josef Frank Side Chair Easy Chair Model 2067 for Svenskt Tenn circa 1948 Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
, Sweden. A fabulous side chair or easy chair designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn circa 1948 from
Fabric, Walnut
Stunning Set of 14 Klismos Cane Side Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this magnitude is the collector's
Cane, Walnut
Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this magnitude is the
Cane, Walnut
1948, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Fiberglas Stacking Side Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
set. Chairs show traces of wear on the shells and also the pillows show some spots (see picture #5 and
Metal, Chrome
Jean-Michel Wilmotte (1948-), chaise Palais Royal, 1986
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Paris, FR
WILMOTTE Jean-Michel (1948-) Palais Royal chair, 1986 Dark green lacquered metal Good original
Metal
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 8
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Sculptural dining chairs for Galdino Maspero, wood and straw, Italy, 1948, set of eight
Straw, Wood
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 6
By Paolo Buffa, Galdino Maspero
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Sculptural dining chairs for Galdino Maspero, wood and straw, Italy, 1948, set of six
Straw, Wood
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 4
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Sculptural dining chairs for Galdino Maspero, wood and straw, Italy, 1948, set of four
Straw, Wood
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 2
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Sculptural dining chairs for Galdino Maspero, wood and straw, Italy, 1948, set of two
Straw, Wood
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 10
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, wood and straw, Italy, 1948, set of ten
Straw, Wood
Laila Armchair by Ilmari Lappalainen, Beige Sheepskin, Finland, 1948
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Paris, FR
Laila armchair by Illari Lappalainen, designed in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Rare Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs for Knoll in Moss Leather
By Knoll, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Diego, CA
A spectacular and authentic pair of Scissor chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret in 1948 and
Aluminum
Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Midcentury Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece designed by Carlo Hauner for "Moveis Artesanal," circa 1948. This chair it’s an icon
Iron
Set of 4 Model 72C Armless Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA, c. 1967
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Deland, FL
(1948), as well as his most famous "Tulip" or "Pedestal" group and Model 72C Executive Chair (1950
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece designed by Carlo Hauner for "Moveis Artesanal," circa 1948. This chair it’s an icon
Leather, Straw, Rosewood
$6,800 / set
Set of Four Sonna Rosen 'Sulfjadern' Chairs
By Sonna Rosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
restored condition and retain the original 'oil spot' vinyl seats. The chair was designed by Rosen in 1948
Beech
Pair of Georg Kofoed Sculptural Danish Wingback Chairs in Black Leather
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Oakland, CA
with classic button-tufted detailing. Attributed to Georg Kofoed, Denmark, circa 1948, the chairs are
Leather
Charles and Ray Eames Pair of Vintage Fiberglass Side Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
developed for MoMA's International Competition for Low-Cost Furnitures (1948); the Molded Fiberglass Chairs
Metal
Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' easy chair, fabric, coated steel, United States, design 1948
Steel
Solid Pau Marfim Lounge chairs, Unknown, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Jeanneret’s 1948 "Scissor Chair," a design widely recognized through Knoll’s magazine advertisements. For
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timeless and iconic mid century modern Womb chair designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen in response to
Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
developed for MoMA's International Competition for Low-Cost Furnitures (1948); the Molded Fiberglass Chairs
Metal
Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-1948 This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero Saarinen (1910
Metal
$2,447Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl, 1950s
By Jan den Drijver, De Stijl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
chair in 1948! Solid oak base with nine horizontal beech spindles to which the re-upholstered with a
Bouclé, Oak
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Dining Chair in Plywood
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
/ Belgium, design 1948, production 1960s Organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. This iconic model
Iron
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Rene Gabriel, circa 1948. The chairs feature angled armrests and angled saber legs with stunning grid
Wrought Iron
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Rene Gabriel, circa 1948. The chairs feature angled armrests and angled saber legs with stunning grid
Cotton, Upholstery, Cherry
Cofemo Italy leather office chair 80s
By Cofemo
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Cofemo has been producing office chairs since 1948 and is currently one of the market leaders in the
Leather
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Chair in Grey Leather and Black Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
States, design 1948, later production Organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid
Leather, Acrylic
$4,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
Early Franco Albini Pair of Oak "Luisa"/ N°48 Dining Chair by Knoll, ca. 1949
By Franco Albini
Located in Geneva, CH
Early pair of black naugahyde and oak N°48 chair by Franco Albini produced by Knoll between 1948
Naugahyde, Oak
Gio Ponti Style Rattan Wingback Armchair, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
circa 1948 in Italy and in production in the 1950s. This chair is in exceptionally good condition
Rattan, Wood
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