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Creator: Designs for Leisure
Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Leather Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools
By Designs for Leisure
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Leather Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Designs for Leisure Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Leather Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools
Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Leather Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools

Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Leather Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools

Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Red Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools
By Designs for Leisure
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American brass swivel bar stools upholstered in a plush red fabric with low curved backrests, supported by thick fluted column bases plus pierced foot rings, rest...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Designs for Leisure Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Red Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools
Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Red Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools

Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Red Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools

Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Floral Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools
By Designs for Leisure
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American brass swivel bar stools upholstered in a faint mauve-striped floral fabric with low curved backrest, a thick fluted column base plus pierced foot ring. (...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Designs for Leisure Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Floral Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools
Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Floral Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools

Pair of Designs for Leisure Fluted Column Floral Upholstered Swivel Bar Stools

Designs for Leisure Chic Pair of Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats 1970s
By Designs for Leisure
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautifully made bar stools in brushed aluminum with swiveling upholstered seats by Designs for Leisure, American 1970's. These bar stools are very comfortable and very chic. Metal has been professionally cleaned and buffed. Seats have been newly reupholstered in a beautiful fabric by Lobel Modern.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designs for Leisure Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Designs for Leisure Chic Pair of Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats 1970s
Designs for Leisure Chic Pair of Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats 1970s

Designs for Leisure Chic Pair of Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats 1970s

Rare Set Of Six Post Modern Era Style Design For Leisure Dining Chairs
By Designs for Leisure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Design For Leisure produced not only outstanding quality in the manufacture of their furniture, but truly Luxe styling with a focus on comfort. This set of six Dining Chairs have ...
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Designs for Leisure Seating

Materials

Metal

Rare Set Of Six Post Modern Era Style Design For Leisure Dining Chairs
Rare Set Of Six Post Modern Era Style Design For Leisure Dining Chairs

Rare Set Of Six Post Modern Era Style Design For Leisure Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Designs for Leisure White Faux Snakeskin Column Base Bar Stools
By Designs for Leisure
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 American Mid-Century bar stools with off-white faux snakeskin upholstered seats with low backs and angled sides, resting on beige painted fluted columns with tiered square b...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Designs for Leisure Seating

Materials

Animal Skin

Set of 4 Designs for Leisure White Faux Snakeskin Column Base Bar Stools
Set of 4 Designs for Leisure White Faux Snakeskin Column Base Bar Stools

Set of 4 Designs for Leisure White Faux Snakeskin Column Base Bar Stools

1970s Postmodern Design for Leisure Pink Bar Stools
By Designs for Leisure
Located in Staten Island, NY
Glamorous chrome pastel pattern counter or bar stools manufactured by Design for Leisure in the 1980s. An opulent style with Art Deco influence, these stools feature rounded seats. S...
Category

1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Designs for Leisure Seating

Materials

Chrome

1970s Postmodern Design for Leisure Pink Bar Stools
1970s Postmodern Design for Leisure Pink Bar Stools

1970s Postmodern Design for Leisure Pink Bar Stools

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Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
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Set of 4 post modern dining chairs by Tetide Italy - 1980s
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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
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Red Metal Post modern dining chairs, 1980s set of 8
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H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Three Design For Leisure Modern Steel Bar or Counter Swivel Stools 1980s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Three Design For Leisure Modern Steel Bar or Counter Swivel Stools 1980s Bar stools in polished and brushed nickel over steel frames with newer red upholstery on cushion seat....
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Set of Three Design For Leisure Modern Steel Bar or Counter Swivel Stools 1980s
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H 30 in Dm 18 in
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H 17 in W 16 in D 16 in
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H 48 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
1970s Whitaker Furniture Oak with Cane Back and Leatherette Seat Bar Stools
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Pair of Designs for Leisure Swivel Bar Stools in Geometric Chenille Upholstery
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Pair of Designs for Leisure Swivel Bar Stools in Geometric Chenille Upholstery

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Set Of Four "Design For Leisure" Post Modern Bar Stools
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Set Of Four "Design For Leisure" Post Modern Bar Stools

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H 33.25 in W 18.5 in D 21.25 in
Designs For Leisure Brass and Boucle Barstools, A Pair
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Located in Culver City, CA
These bar stools are absolutely stunning! Designs for Leisure, was a high end seating source for interior design trade from 1980's and 90's and really took design to new heights with...
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Pair of Design for Leisure Polished Brass Bar Stools
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1990s Designs for Leisure Seating

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Pair of Design for Leisure Polished Brass Bar Stools

H 40 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Four Post Modern Pink Leather & Steel Designs for Leisure Barstools, 1992
By Designs for Leisure, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
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Set of Four Post Modern Pink Leather & Steel Designs for Leisure Barstools, 1992
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Four Designs for Leisure Bar Stools Chrome Steel, Swivel Chairs
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four Design for Leisure bar stools. In very good condition. Upholstered with black fabric with whimsical figures and design. Fabric in very good usable condition. From a well ...
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Four Designs for Leisure Bar Stools Chrome Steel, Swivel Chairs

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H 39.5 in W 18 in D 23 in
Polished Bronze Swivel Barstool by Designs for Leisure, 1980s
By Designs for Leisure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Polished Bronze Swivel Barstool by Designs for Leisure, 1980s
Polished Bronze Swivel Barstool by Designs for Leisure, 1980s

Polished Bronze Swivel Barstool by Designs for Leisure, 1980s

H 40 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Set of Five Polished Bronze Swivel Barstools by Designs for Leisure, 1980s
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning set of five leather 'Designs for Leisure' Postmodern bar stools, designed and produced in the 1980s, USA. These heavy swivel barstools...
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Set of Five Polished Bronze Swivel Barstools by Designs for Leisure, 1980s
Set of Five Polished Bronze Swivel Barstools by Designs for Leisure, 1980s

Set of Five Polished Bronze Swivel Barstools by Designs for Leisure, 1980s

H 40 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Designs For Leisure Chrome, Brass, and Boucle Barstools
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Located in Culver City, CA
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Designs for Leisure LTD. Set of 3 Counter Height Stools
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Designs for Leisure Barstools
By Designs for Leisure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Five Designs for Leisure barstools… On a neoclassical brass base.. recently reupholstered with high-grade gray vinyl… bar stools.
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Designs for Leisure Barstools
Designs for Leisure Barstools

Designs for Leisure Barstools

H 42.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Designs for Leisure Bar Stools, Chrome, Nickeled Steel
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Located in New York, NY
Bar stools by Designs for Leisure, nickeled steel, chrome. Set of three quality built and heavy swivel barstools (68 lbs each) with high polished...
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Designs For Leisure seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Designs for Leisure seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Designs for Leisure seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Designs for Leisure were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Arbuck, Raymor, and Peter Danko. Prices for Designs for Leisure seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,600 and can go as high as $8,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,000.

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Questions About Designs for Leisure Seating
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    The difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer is what these design professionals create. A dress designer is someone who specifically creates custom dresses. Fashion designers may also design dresses, as well as many other types of clothing and accessories, such as blouses, suits, skirts, trousers, jeans, handbags and shoes. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel and accessories.
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    The difference between fashion design and costume design is the end goal of the design process. Fashion design is the term for creating apparel, accessories, bags, shoes and jewelry intended for people to wear in their everyday lives for casual, work and special occasions. Costume design focuses on creating similar items for performers to wear during theatrical and other stage productions, television shows and films. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.
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    Yes, Celine is a designer of women's apparel and accessories. Céline and Richard Vipiana founded the luxury fashion house in 1945 in Paris, France. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton now owns the brand, and its headquarters remain in the city. Hedi Slimane serves as its creative director. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Celine apparel.
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    The Balenciaga brand was started by Cristóbal Balenciaga who was the first designer. In 1968 he retired and closed the house but in 1986 it was purchased and reopened. The new Balenciaga was designed by Michel Goma, following him was Josephus Thimister. Nicholas Ghesquière joined as a licensed designer under Thimister and was promoted to head designer in 1997. In 2012 Alexander Wang took over as creative director but only stayed in the position for three years. Today Demna Gvasalia is the creative director. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A number of talented designers have designed for Celine over the years. Céline Vipiana founded the French luxury fashion house in 1945 and served as its chief designer until 1997. Since then, Michael Kors, Roberto Menichetti, Ivana Omazic, Phoebe Philo and Hedi Slimane have all contributed to the brand's designs. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Celine apparel and accessories.
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    Fashion designers create apparel, bags, shoes and accessories. Their work begins with sketches that show how the pieces will look. After they make illustrations, they produce patterns and select the fabrics and other materials that will go into producing the finished items. Designers also help to oversee the manufacturing process to ensure that garments and accessories reflect their visions. Shop a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
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    An industrial designer plays an important role in the production of manufactured products. They come up with concepts and create drawings and schematics that manufacturers use as guides when making everything from cars to furniture to housewares. Typically, they earn college degrees in fine arts, architecture, industrial design or engineering prior to working in the field. Some well-known industrial designers include Philippe Starck, Dieter Rams, Marcel Breuer and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of furniture and decorative objects.
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    A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Sustainable design is the concept and philosophy behind the inception of abolishing negative environmental impact entirely via skilfully sensitive design initiatives. It is also referred to as environmentally sustainable design or environmentally conscious design.

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    The designer at Chanel was Virginie Viard until she stepped away from her role in June of 2024. Viard started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s “right arm and my left arm” according to Lagerfeld, who injected Chanel with a frisson of modernity from his first collection at the venerable brand.

    In addition to a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye.

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    A filigree design is an intricate design made of thin pliable threads of precious metal like gold, silver, platinum and sometimes even metals like copper, by twisting and turning the metal into curls, twists or turns. Filigree designs can be inset with precious stones like diamonds, rubies, coral and others. A wide range of necklaces, rings, bracelets, in antique, vintage, and contemporary filigree designs set with precious stones can be sourced on 1stDibs.
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    Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,

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    A designer purse is a handbag that a specific fashion designer or luxury brand produces. Generally, the term “purse” refers to a smaller handbag, but some people apply it to bags of all sizes. Designer purses are traditionally characterized by exquisite craftsmanship and the integration of superior materials (they’re durable and made to last). Examples of designer purse brands include Chanel, Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada. Shop a diverse assortment of bags on 1stDibs.
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    Of Turkish origin, İznik refers to a type of pottery that was decorated with intricate designs depicting colors inspired by semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli and malachite. Designs were largely made using quartz or quartzite. You can shop a selection of İznik designs from some of the world’s sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Eastlake is a design movement started by architect Charles Eastlake. It is considered part of the late Victorian-era and features geometric shapes and curves in furniture, a nod towards modernism. You can shop a collection of Eastlake furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Balmain’s designer is Olivier Rousteing, the iconic French couture house’s current creative director. Rousteing is an alum of Roberto Cavalli. He was installed as Balmain’s creative director in 2011. Shop vintage Balmain clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
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    Cristóbal Balenciaga was a revolutionary Spanish designer who founded the revered haute couture house Balenciaga. He opened several boutiques in Spain before moving to Paris in 1937 (he lived and worked in the French capital for three decades). He retired in 1968. In 1986, Jacques Bogart SA acquired the rights to Balenciaga, and Kering purchased the brand in 2001.

    Balenciaga's creative director is Demna Gvasalia. He was appointed to the role in 2015 and succeeded Alexander Wang. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    At Gucci, the creative director primarily designs the fashions and accessories. Alessandro Michele took on the role of creative director for Gucci in 2015. Previous Gucci creative directors include founder Guccio Gucci, Tom Ford and Frida Giannini. Shop a curated collection of Gucci apparel on 1stDibs.

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