John Vesey Seating

The “Maximilian Lounge Chair” was John Vesey’s finest and most celebrated chair design — it was also his most expensive one to produce, and appeared in a 1959 issue of Vogue. The aluminum frame was wrought rather than cast, solid rather than assembled, and polished to a seamless satiny sheen. An industrial-aluminum screen supports the black-leather upholstery tufted in a pattern that harks back to the 19th century. So too does the chair’s form that’s based on low-slung Latin American planters’ chairs. One that belonged to the ill-fated Emperor Maximilian of Mexico...

Clean lined model "V-54" lounge chairs, by John Vesey, circa 1960s. While it appears to be chrome, it is actually high polished stainless steel. This chair is currently being reuphol...

A collector's delight. Designed by John Vesey (1924-1992) circa 1958, the form of this folding bench/chair was inspired by antique Savonarola chair...

Designed by John Vesey circa 1958, the pair of Napoleonic campaign adjustable chairs are of the model in his repertoire that rarely surfaced on the vintage market. These chairs were ...

A pair of Nickeled brass stools with bronze accents by John Vesey, Upholstered in Roger & Goffigon Bouclé 22x14x18

A modernist John Vesey Bench circa 1958. The folding bench is made of polished aluminum and has a maple wood accent. The bench is known for precision craft...

Pair of Napoleonic Campaign chairs by John Vesey, model V6. Steel frames with tufted leather upholstery. The lines and proportions are exquisite. The slender but solid steel frames w...

Such an incredible rare example of precision design of the 1950s, by John Vesey Inc, this aluminum Classic Folding Bench / Stool in the Directoire style is in high-demand and sought after by collectors, interior designers and fine art galleries for very good reasons. The quality and precision craftsmanship of this foldable bench is simply incredible. Use it as a bench, stool, chair, and then fold it up, stow it away or take with you. It's size allows you to use it in smaller rooms and stow away in smaller closets or place it aside alongside a wall in a room. And the look and style of this piece is unmatchable. Such luxurious high-end design, excellent candidate for the designer who has a discriminating client who wants the best of the best. This elegant aluminium folding bench by John Vesey would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, dining, cafe or breakfast table bench, bedside chair, fireside stool...

Nice vintage 1970’s John Vesey X Bench. Oak sides. Good vintage original condition. Quite a few scratches to the steel surfaces. This bench is from a wonderful Palm Springs estate filled with an incredible collection of modern masters of art including Warhol, Rauschenberg, Hockney, Stella and others. The estate heirs kept the art and sold us the great furnishings which we have listed on this site, please have a look. The bench is pictured in consecutive photos next to a Herman Miller Eiffel...

pair of designer John Vesey's (American, 1925-1992) classic folding benches / stools / curule seats in brushed aluminum with wood (walnut) armrests inspired by the Savonarola chair o...

Pair Leather Campaign Folding Chairs by John Vesey, 1960. Original leather. One chair has a scratch on the leather in the back. Wear consistent with age and use.