Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Willy Guhl "Loop" chairs with great patina. Sold as a pair of 2 chairs - 2 sets
Vintage 1960s Swiss Chairs
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Willy Guhl "Loop" chairs with great patina. Sold as a pair of 2 chairs - 2 sets
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Willy Guhl Loop Chair, which is featured in the MoMA, is a sculptural lounge chair in
Fiberglass
Willy Guhl Loop Chair, 1960s Brazil
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage Willy Guhl Loop chair from Brazil. Perfect for indoors or outdoors as a great
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, 1960s Brazil
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of vintage Willy Guhl Loop chairs from Brazil. This pair of chairs was designed by Willy
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs Second Edition Switzerland c1997-2000
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
WILLY GUHL LOOP CHAIRS SECOND EDITION C1997 PAIR Guhl's use of Eternit could be likened to what
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meet the chair that bends but never breaks the rules of design. Willy Guhl’s iconic Loop Chair is a
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Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meet the chairs that bend, but never break the rules of design. Willy Guhl’s iconic Loop Chairs
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair 1st edition with original wood 1950
By Willy Guhl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible original from the 50s Loop Chair by Willy Guhl with wood in the base in perfect
Concrete
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Table Set, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Ludwig Walser, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of concrete 'loop' chairs by Willy Guhl with a table/stool by Ludwig Walser. A
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$745Sale Price / item|44% Off
H 29 in W 36 in D 36 in
M C Home Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in Natural
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esperanza outdoor lounge chair is constructed with a durable metal
Metal
Willy GUHL - pair of loop chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Willy Guhl (1915–2004) Loop Chairs, 1968 Chaises sculpturales formées de rubans continus de ciment
Concrete
Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Dated from the 60’s this piece, features a rare
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of concrete loop chairs by Willy Guhl. This pair of chairs were designed by Willy Guhl
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Willy Guhl Prototype Loop Chairs and Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important set of concrete chairs and matching table. Likely a prototype for the widely known Loop
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$10,750 / set
H 20.48 in W 21.26 in D 31.5 in
Pair of "Loop Chair" Armchairs Willy Guhl Swiss Vintage Design, G212
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of garden armchairs model "Loop chair" by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl from the 60's edited
Cement
$4,200 / set
H 22.05 in W 21.26 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Willy Guhl 'Loop' Garden Chairs Eternit Switzerland 1954
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, 1954 A mid-century classic like no other, the Loop Chair by Willy Guhl
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$9,566Sale Price / set|57% Off
H 23.82 in W 20.67 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Loop Chairs and Loop Table by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Magnificent pair of Loop Chairs plus a Loop Table designed in 1954 by Willy Guhl for Eternit SA of
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$8,213 / set
H 35.04 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in
Swiss Design Bank Stühle, or Bench Chairs by Willy Guhl, Set of six, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Renens, CH
A set of of six “Bank Stühle”, or Bench Chairs by Willy Guhl (also known for the Loop Chairs for
Cane, Ash
Willy Guhl Loop Chair Set of Six '6' Plus Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of six (6) Original Willy Guhl loop chairs with side table sold as a period-original set
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1st Edition
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Iconic furniture design by Willy Guhl. This chairs was designed by Willy Guhl in 1954 after
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Mid-Century Vintage Loop Chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
The Loop chair was designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit with a shape of a loop, featuring a single
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Unavailable
H 21 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Six Concrete Outdoor Mid-Century Modern “Loop” Chairs by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made of fibrated concrete, this iconic Mid-Century Modern chair was designed by Willy Guhl in 1954
Cement
Unavailable
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 12.6 in
Mini Loop Chair, Original Made in Limited Edition of 15 Pcs, Designer Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brussels, BE
It's a reissue of the original loop chair by Willy Guhl. I bought the whole collection last year
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Willy Guhl "Loop" chairs France, circa 1950s. 1 chair has substantial crack - please
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Side Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Willy Guhl loop chairs and side table, Switzerland 1950s. Beautiful original patina.
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair and Side Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl loop chair and side table, Switzerland 1950s. Original vintage with stamp and serial
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Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of vintage Willy Guhl Loop chairs from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These concrete chairs are
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Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of vintage Willy Guhl loop chairs from Sao Paolo, Brazil. These concrete chairs are
Cement
Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of vintage Willy Guhl Loop chairs from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These concrete chairs are
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chair and Matching Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Willy Guhl loop chair for Eternit. Single chair with great patina. Dated 1979. Two
Concrete
Pair of Willy Guhl ''Looping Chairs'' Eternit Switzerland 1954
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Willy Guhl Loop Chair: legendary for a reason! The Willy Guhl Loop Chair is the eternal classic
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic pair of stamped loop chairs designed by Willy Guhl in 1954 for Eternit SA in Switzerland
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural loop chair by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Iconic chair with beautiful
Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural loop chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Iconic chair with beautiful
Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural loop chair made by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit, in the 1960s. Iconic chair
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Concrete "loop" chairs designed by Willy Guhl in 1954 and manufactured by Eternit. Wonderful shape
Concrete
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of architectural loop chair by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful
Concrete
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of "loop" chairs deisgned by Willy Guhl. Made of cement with wonderful patina and
Cement
Willy Guhl - "Loop" chairs
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in PAU, FR
Two concrete chairs named "Loop" created by Willy Guhl in the 1950s. Produced by Eternit, it is
Concrete, Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chair Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern fibercrete pair of loop chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit. An alluring, open form
Concrete
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic
Cement
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand mage in
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of loop chairs and matching table by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful patina
Concrete
Pair of Willy Guhl “Loop” Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Composed of single band fiber-reinforced cement and designed for Eternit, AG.
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Forest, BE
An iconic piece of mid-century design, the Loop Chair by Willy Guhl was created for Eternit in the
Concrete
Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete loop chair by Willy Guhl. Made in the 1960s, this iconic chair has decades of
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Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of vintage concrete loop chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the
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Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic
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Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair Eternit AG Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice low lounge chair designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit AG, Switzerland 1954. These iconic
Concrete
Set of Six Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of six cement loop chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most
Cement
Pair of Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of vintage concrete loop chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the
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Pair of Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of 4 concrete chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One of the most iconic
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Set of 8 Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of 8 vintage concrete loop chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Priced
Cement
Set of Three Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 3 chairs were designed by Willy Guhl in 1954 after Guhl watched as the Eternit panels
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Set of 8 Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of 8 vintage concrete loop chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Stamped
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Swiss Design Willy Guhl Loop Chair for Eternit SA, 1990s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Renens, CH
Originally designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit SA, the sculptural or loop chair is now one of the
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Willy Guhl Loop Chairs Pair of Eternit AG Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of low lounge chairs designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland 1954. These
Concrete
Set of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs and Matching Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs with matching table by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. One
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Pair of New Production Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. New production chairs
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Willy Guhl Loop Chair Garden Set Eternit, Switzerland, 1954
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice garden set, loop chair and table designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, 1954
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Pair of Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, in A1 condition. Original patina.
Concrete
Original Mid-Century Willy Guhl Loop Chairs for Eternit
Located in London, GB
A pair of 'Loop' lounge/garden chairs by Willy Guhl. A continuous sheet of concrete, these were
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Original Mid-Century Willy Guhl Loop Chairs for Eternit (4)
Located in London, GB
A set of 'Loop' lounge/garden chairs by Willy Guhl. A continuous sheet of concrete, these were
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Willy Guhl Outdoor Lounge Set
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These modern and distinctive Willy Guhl Loop Chairs are made of eternit- a light gray, cellulose
Pair of Mid-Century Large Loop Lounge Chairs in manner of Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
slats of stained bamboo wrapped around a wooden subframe. Very much in the manner of Willy Guhl loop
Bamboo, Wood
Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in White
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esperanza outdoor lounge chair is constructed with a durable metal
Metal
Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of architectural loop chair by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful
Concrete
Pair of Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of Willy Guhl Loop fauteuils, early model, in perfect condition. Concrete with
Concrete
Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Original Loop chair by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Dated from the 60’s this piece has a striking patina.
Concrete
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Rocking Chairs
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of willy guhl loop rocking chairs
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Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1960s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for
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Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1970s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for
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Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1970s, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for
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$3,864 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by menswear, is reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Also available as a flush mount, its clean geometric s...
Brass
$1,707 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 4.72 in
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and minimalist Viennese lamp is executed in brass with a cast iron base and ...
Brass
$6,039 / set
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 39.38 in
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965. The iconic 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman in original red leather, designed by Arne Norell. The back f...
Leather, Beech
Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique ceramic vase with a calm, understated presence shaped by time. Although an older piece, it remains in good condition with no cracks or chips, retaining the integri...
Pottery
$17,514
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1669 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s. Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Fur
$2,200
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern interior. This appealing chair ...
Pine
$2,150 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$1,150 / item
H 16 in W 11 in D 11 in
Contemporary Checker Patterned Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Black and White
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Suelo Outdoor Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® outdoor modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions....
Mahogany
Gianfranco Frattini 'Aspide' Table Lamp for GUBI
By Gianfranco Frattini, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gianfranco Frattini 'Aspide' Table Lamp for GUBI. Named after the Italian word for ‘asp’, for its serpentine form, the Aspide was designed as a versatile task lamp that may be adjus...
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The light is fully working an...
Chrome
Contemporary Transformacion Bench
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
Transformacion emerges as a piece inspired by the structure of the human being and the context of Monterrey. Through contrasts of materials and textures, repetitive balances, and sym...
Oak
$6,825Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 44 in Dm 22 in
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulousl...
Alabaster, Metal, Gold Leaf
$271 / item
H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
21st Century ‘Volute’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Volute’ vase showcases delicate black underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradition...
Clay, Stoneware
Green Industrial Metal Frosted Cut Glass Sconces by Holophane, France
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Industrial wall / ceiling lamp by Holophane, France, model CE100 Green cast iron with frosted cut glass. Weight : 4.10 kg / 9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have b...
Iron
$4,831 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
Decades prior to the mass popularity of neo-industrial cement floors and furniture taking shape, there was Willy Guhl. The Swiss creative is considered one of the first “industrial” designers in his home country. He pioneered a rugged, organic style of modern furniture and decor — stylish planters, shapely seating and lots more — that remains widely coveted by many today.
Guhl was born in 1915 in Stein am Rhein and worked as a carpenter before beginning studies at the Zurich School of Applied Arts (known today as the Zurich University of the Arts), where he would go on to teach for nearly 40 years.
While Guhl is well-known for his range of provocative garden elements as well as his patio and outdoor furniture, today’s legion of mid-century modern enthusiasts are likely familiar with the designer’s iconic Loop chair (introduced in 1954). For this sculptural seat and other furnishings, Guhl tended toward industrial materials, which he bent and shaped into organic forms for a striking juxtaposition. Much of his work is crafted from either concrete or Eternit, a mixture of cement and asbestos developed by the Belgian company Etex, which, in the 1950s, commissioned Guhl and his students at the School of Applied Arts to conceive planters in the material. The resulting vessels — some hourglass-shaped, some in the form of handkerchiefs, all suitable for indoors or exteriors — remain some of Guhl’s most collectible pieces.
Guhl’s affiliation with the Swiss “neo-functional” movement centered on the idea of simplifying design without sacrificing form. According to Guhl, his mission was “achieving the most with the minimum of effort.”
In addition to his work as a designer, Guhl left his mark on subsequent creatives through his 39-year tenure at his alma mater, where he was instructor to the likes of Robert Haussmann, Kurt Thut and Bruno Rey. Modern-day shoppers at IKEA owe Guhl a debt of gratitude too. He was an early advocate of flat-pack furniture, championing its ability to make good design more widely accessible.
At its core, though, Guhl’s work was inherently human-centric: “At the center of my efforts, I put people and their living requirements,” he once said. “My products must be useful to people.” Guhl died in 2004 at the age of 89.
Find a range of vintage Willy Guhl furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.