Richard Schultz Furniture
American, 1926-2021
Many of today’s most popular outdoor furniture designs exist thanks to the talents of designer Richard Schultz. His mid-century modern style introduced unimposing pieces to gardens and outdoor spaces. The airy shapes and timeless appeal of his furniture reflect his motto: “Form follows technique.”
Born Moses Richard Schultz in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1926, he displayed an early talent as an engineer, building steam engines in his family’s basement. Although he possessed an engineer’s mind, Schultz struggled with mathematics, and he dropped out of the Iowa State University mechanical engineering program. He joined the U.S. Navy, working as a radio operator. Following his military service, he enrolled at the Institute of Design in Chicago.
After he graduated in 1950, Schultz traveled to Europe, where he spent the summer sketching. When he returned to the United States in 1951, he applied for a position as a designer at the furniture company Knoll Inc. in New York City. It is said that Florence Knoll, wife of the company’s founder Hans Knoll, hired him on the spot based solely on his sketches.
Schultz’s first assignment was to assist designer Harry Bertoia with the Bertoia Wire Collection at Knoll’s factory in Pennsylvania. Schultz’s 715 Chaise Longue, with its adjustable frame and signature solid wheel, complemented Bertoia’s collection. It was acquired in 1963 by the Museum of Modern Art for its collection of contemporary furniture. Another iconic piece Schultz produced around this time was the Petal Table. Its wooden “petal” tabletop and enameled metal base were inspired by the plant Queen Anne’s lace.
In 1966, one of Schultz’s most esteemed collections, the Leisure Collection (reissued in 1992 as the 1966 Collection), was created when Florence Knoll requested some outdoor furniture for her Florida home that could withstand the salty ocean air. Schultz designed a line of aluminum patio coffee tables and lounge chairs that were not only fashionable and comfortable but would not rust.
In 1972, Knoll laid off its designers, including Schultz, and he started his design studio — Richard Schultz Design — out of a Pennsylvania farmhouse. He enjoyed success with another of his influential pieces, the Paradigm office chair, which he sold to furniture manufacturer Stow & Davis in 1978. In 2012, Knoll acquired Richard Schultz Design and re-released many of his classic works.
Schultz died in 2021. He left a legacy as one of the 20th century’s most celebrated outdoor furniture creators.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Richard Schultz tables, building and garden elements, seating and more.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Richard Schultz
Set of Four 1966 Collection Outdoor Chairs by Richard Schultz
By Richard Schultz
Located in Dorchester, MA
Originally designed by Richard Schultz for Florence Knoll, these later productions of his classic 1966 outdoor chairs were produced independently by Schultz. The white powdered-coate...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Aluminum
Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Toledo, OH
This 1970 sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a leather cushioned front and back, and was created with modular sections that hang from a steel tubular frame. There ha...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
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Steel
Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Toledo, OH
This 1970 sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a leather cushioned front and back, and was created with modular sections that hang from a steel tubular frame. 56" wide...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
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Steel
'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll International, 1960
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production 'Petal' coffee table by Richard Schultz for Knoll International, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern collectors and enthusiasts. Schultz ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Metal
'Petal' Drinks / Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, Signed
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed early production 'Petal' drinks table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern collectors and enthusiasts. This...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Metal
'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, 1960s, Signed
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1st Generation original of the 'Petal' coffee table with Redwood 'petals' by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern col...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern 1966 Richard Schultz for Knoll Square Patio Coffee Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic outdoor low cocktail table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll. It features gray frame with chocolate brown porcelain top. Clean ready to use condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1407 Chair Richard Schultz Chair for Knoll
By Richard Schultz
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
simple, elegent design by renowned designer Richard Schultz. Famous for his "Petal" table and his outdoor collection.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
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Metal
Richard Schultz for Knoll International Redwood Petal Table
By Richard Schultz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 1960's redwood petal coffee table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll. table measures 15" in height by 48" in diameter. In very good vintage 1960's condition showing some...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Metal
Richard Schultz for Knoll White 'Petal' Coffee Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Richard Schultz for Knoll, 'petal' coffee table, aluminum, steel, polyurethane, United States, design 1960
This petal coffee or cocktail table is designed by Richard Schultz in 1960...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel
Early Richard Schultz 43 inch Redwood Petal Dining Table need to realign petals
By Richard Schultz
Located in Pasadena, TX
Early Richard Schultz 42 inch Redwood Petal Dining Table
Restored Rare Richard Schultz Petal Dining Table, circa 1960s. Branch-like...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Wood
1966 Vintage Richard Schultz for Knoll Patio Dining Table Outdoor Collection
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Patio table
1966 Vintage Richard Schultz for Knoll Patio Dining Table Outdoor Collection
Outdoor Vintage Metal Table by Richard Schultz, Patio Din...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Aluminum, Enamel
Richard Schultz for Knoll White on White Indoor Outdoor Coffee Table, 1960's
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Richard Schultz for Knoll White Cast Aluminum Coffee Table, 1960's. Featuring a rectangular four foot White textured enamel cast aluminum open framework, smooth original White enamel...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Aluminum, Enamel
Set of Six Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Outdoor Dining Chairs in Chestnut
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Hamburg, PA
A functional and stylish set of six modern outdoor dining chairs designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll. These vintage dining chairs have a chestnut aluminum frame with mesh and leath...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Patio Lounge Chairs Florence Knoll Richard Schultz
By Florence Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of four patio lounge armchairs by famous designer Richard Schultz for Florence Knoll, made in the United States, circa 1960's. Superbly crafted, each features aluminum white pain...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Dining Table in Chestnut
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Hamburg, PA
A functional and modern outdoor dining table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll. This vintage dining table has a white aluminum base wit...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Richard Schultz for Knoll 'Petal' Coffee Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circular mid-century coffee table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll. Made of composite top on metal legs. This series was specifically designed to accompany the ‘Diamond’ chairs ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
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Aluminum
Armless Mid-Century Modern Patio Chair by Richard Schultz for Knoll, USA, 1960's
By Richard Schultz
Located in Deland, FL
Richard Schultz's outdoor chairs have been setting the scene for modern patio relaxation for over 50 years. The aluminum frame makes this chair resilient to weather and wind, while t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Metal
Original Richard Schultz Rosewood Coffee Table for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Miami, FL
Original Richard Schultz Rosewood Coffee Table for Knoll 1970s, rosewood veneered wood with chromed steel legs. Nice condition with some normal scratches ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Lounge Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll International, United States, 1960s
By Richard Schultz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernism; Knoll International; Minimalist Design; Florence Knoll; 1966; Richard Schultz; Florida; United States; Outdoor Furniture;
Lounge chairs by Richard Schultz from his 1966 c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Steel
Richard Schultz 1966 Collection Outdoor 3-Seat Sofa
By Richard Schultz
Located in Media, PA
Richard Schultz was commissioned to design the 1966 collection by Florence Knoll who, after retiring to Florida, wanted outdoor furniture that could withstand the corrosive ocean air...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa No. 703
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design up...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Richard Schultz Pair of Single Beds for Knoll, Will Also Serve as a King Bed
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of steel-reinforced bedframes with tilting cane headboards and walnut legs produced by Knoll in the early 1950s. The body is upholstered in the original Alexander Girard striped material. The two frames can be placed side by side and will support a king mattress...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern 1966 Richard Schultz for Knoll Square Patio Dining Table
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic outdoor patio dining table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll. It features gray frame with white porcelain top. Clean ready to use condition.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Richard Schultz Vintage Cocktail Table
By Richard Schultz
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage Richard Schultz cocktail table with enameled steel top and aluminum frame for Knoll.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel
Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Metal
Richard Schultz for Knoll International Red Lacquered Redwood 'Petal' Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'petal' form center table made of redwood and finished with red lacquer, resting on a pedestal base. (RICHARD SCHULTZ FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Early Richard Schultz Leisure Dining Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Richard Schultz leisure dining table, painted aluminum base with inset brown enamel top. This height works well with vintage chairs.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Richard Schultz for Knoll International Beige Lacquered 'Petal' Coffee Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'petal' form coffee / cocktail table made of redwood and finished with beige lacquer, resting on a pedestal base. (Richard Schultz for Knoll International).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Wood
Richard Schultz Prototype Aluminum Stacking Chair #2
By Richard Schultz
Located in New York, NY
Prototype stacking chair hand-built of aluminum by furniture designer and artist Richard Schultz as a full-size 3-D model exploring the ergonomic and sculptural qualities of a design...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
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Aluminum
Vintage 'Petal' Dining Table by Richard Schultz
By Richard Schultz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'Petal' dining table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll, c. 1960. Top is made up of a ray of solid cedar petals with a base and stem made of cast aluminum and steel.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Richard Schultz 1996 Series Coffee Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz outdoor coffee table for Knoll. This table has a white powder-coated cast and extruded aluminum frame with white enameled porcelain on steel tabletop. The table has a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Richard Schultz 1966 Series Armless Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz for 1966 series for Knoll. Set of four outdoor lounge chairs.
No longer in production. Seat and back are woven vinyl coated polyester mesh with vinyl straps and stai...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
Early Pair Richard Schultz Redwood Petal Side Tables for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautifully aged tables designed by Richard Schultz manufactured by knoll,, Retains original finish ,patina, Personally, I Iove the finish,,but can easily be sanded and refinished (r...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Metal
Richard Schultz All Black Garden Lounge Chair from the '1966 Collection'
By Richard Schultz
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Richard Schultz designed all black garden lounge chair from the 'Leisure Collection', now called the '1966 Collection'.
Weather-resistant polyester powder coating on an aluminum fra...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Redwood Petal Dining Table By Richard Schultz For Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, Mid-Century Modern, "Petal" dining table by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a redwood top with eight petal sections on a white enameled, cast iron, eight point star base. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
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Metal
Pair of Richard Schultz Cocktail Tables
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of vintage 1960s Richard Schultz for Knoll cocktail tables- with a twist. Each has been repainted in matte black and the tops replaced with thick slate.
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Slate, Aluminum
Eight Dining Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll, White Frames, Red Orange Seats
By Richard Schultz
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 Richard Schultz dining chairs, made by Knoll, 1960s. The frames and seat backs have been expertly refinished in a soft white / ivory color and the original red orange seats...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Steel
Richard Schultz Petal Dining Table in Red Cedar with Black Enamel Base, 1960's
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Richard Schultz for Knoll "Petal" Red Cedar and Iron Dining Table, C. 1960s. Featuring a recreated flower-like top by expert wood craftsman in sturdy, smooth, finished Red Cedar, ato...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Iron
Unique Richard Schultz Coffee Table for Knoll International
By Richard Schultz
Located in Munich, DE
I never saw this model before not in real life and not in any Knoll catalog. Tabletop is teakwood.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Teak
Richard Schultz Petal Side Table for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage example of the classic Richard Schultz petal table. 1960s edition manufactured by Knoll, with original label intact. Base has been recoat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
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Wood
Set of Four Richard Schultz 1966 Series Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz 1966 series Knoll. Set of four outdoor dining chairs Model No. 1966-46-H. Seat and back are woven vinyl coated polyester mesh with vinyl s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Richard Schultz Petal End Table for Knoll
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original vintage petal end table by Richard Schultz for Knoll. This lovely end table adorns eight individual “petals” inspired by Queen Anne’s Lace. Ea...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Aluminum
Aluminum and Leather 1966 Collection Lounge Chair by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Dorchester, MA
From Richard Schultz's collection for Knoll known widely as the 1966 Collection, the clean lines of the 25L lounge chair emphasize its understated design. A slender rectilinear frame...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Richard Schultz Furniture
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Aluminum
Richard Shultz for Knoll Petal Table
By Richard Schultz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Patio dining table by Richard Shultz, redwood petals and enameled metal base. New photos coming soon. Base has been repainted, redwood pedals refinished.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Petal' End or Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern 'Petal' end/side table designed by Richard Shultz. With a flower-like pine top on a white enameled eight-point cast iron pedestal base. Manufactured in the USA b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Iron
'Petal' Dining Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern 'petal' dining table designed by Richard Shultz. This table features a flower-like pine top on a white enameled eight-point cast iron pedestal base. Manufactured...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Iron
Unique Richard Schultz Petal Side Table Prototype
By Richard Schultz
Located in Munich, DE
the petals of this table are made of ceramic ! the serial production petals are made of wood. natural or painted white. purchased from an former knoll employee.....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Metal
Early Richard Schultz for Knoll Side Desk Chair..early Knoll label
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
A side or desk chair designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll's Art Metal series in the 1960s. Original grey / beige vinyl upholstery with a four star aluminum swivel base.Retains origi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Rectangular Coffee Table Richard Schultz Knoll International Mod 455-2 Teak 60s
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Rectangular coffee table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International – model “455-2” made of a teak table top and chrome legs. Hard to find! Marked on the underside with the ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Chrome
Square Coffee Table Richard Schultz Knoll International Mod 3454 Rosewood Chrome
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Square Coffee Table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International – model “3454” made of rosewood table top and chrome legs. Hard to find! Marked on the underside with the Knol...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
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Chrome
Early Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Tables Set, Coffee, Dining & End
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original vintage petal cofee table, end table and dining table by Richard Schultz for Knoll. This lovely set adorns eight individual “petals” inspired by...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Richard Schultz White Petal Coffee Table
By Richard Schultz
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Iconic petal table designed by Richard Schullz for Knoll from 1960-1974. It is constructed with 8 redwood petals that are painted white. These sit on a 8 elongated metal feet. This w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Richard Schultz Petal Side Tables
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in North Miami, FL
Always fresh and charming! Early pair of Knoll petal tables by Richard Schultz with white enameled bases and redwood tops. Over-sprayed remains of or...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Richard Schultz Furniture
Materials
Metal
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Richard Schultz furniture 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 Richard Schultz furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Richard Schultz were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Salterini, Lawrence Peabody, and Steelcase. Prices for Richard Schultz furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $895 and can go as high as $16,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,940.
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