By the time he celebrated his 40th birthday, Virgil Abloh had, seemingly, triumphed in every corner of the fashion and home design worlds.
In 2013, having already worked for Fendi and partnered with Kanye West, he founded the Milan-based streetwear house Off-White. Four years later, he released the first Off-White furniture line, Grey Area. In 2018, he became the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear division, making him one of the first Black designers to head a French luxury fashion house.
Yet even with the Off-White and LV jobs, Abloh had time for a seemingly endless list of collaborations: designing shoes for Nike and Jimmy Choo, making furniture for Vitra and Ikea (“a super-dream project”), creating art with Takashi Murakami and Jenny Holzer, dressing Serena Williams and Beyoncé, co-branding with Levi’s and Evian, deejaying at Coachella and Lollapalooza.
Abloh's process was incredibly innovative — he explained that if he was inspired by an object, he didn’t want to alter it any more than necessary. “I’m only interested in editing an idea or a concept by three percent,” he said. Not surprisingly, he flirted with the limits of permissible appropriation. His first clothing line consisted of flannel Ralph Lauren shirts on which he printed the word “Pyrex.”
And his collaboration with Vitra included a version of Jean Prouvé’s Antony chair that has Plexiglass where Prouvé used plywood. In 2017, the Belgian designer Raf Simons told GQ that Abloh’s work was unoriginal. A month later, Abloh presented an Off-White collection cheekily titled Nothing New.
Browse vintage Virgil Abloh coats, shirts and other clothing and fashion accessories on 1stDibs.
Limited Edition Vitra Antony Armchair (Baby blue)
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Virgil Abloh and Vitra have continued their collaborative relationship, building on 2019's release and exhibition with the new “Virgil Abloh c/o Vitra: US Edition.” Continuing themes...
Metal
IKEA x Virgil Abloh MARKERAD Daybed – Brand New (Cover and cushion only)
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Montréal, CA
IKEA x Virgil Abloh MARKERAD daybed cushion cover. Brand new and still in its original packaging. Please note this listing is for the cushion cover only (daybed structure and cushion...
Cotton, Linen
$15,420
H 15 in W 75 in D 31 in
Woven Rush Daybed in Walnut with Leather Pillow and Cushion by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
The Woven Rush Day Bed, designed by Judy Smilow in 2014, is a modern addition to Mel Smilow's Woven Rush Collection. Solid walnut daybed with handwoven rush seat and leather cushio...
Rush, Walnut
$1,401Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
Textile, Beech
Mid Century Baby Blue Vintage Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful small armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stable design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The who...
Textile, Beech
$2,690
H 24 in W 74 in D 35 in
Eileen Gray Black Daybed Leather and Chrome Modern Chaise Lounger Daybed
By Eileen Gray
Located in Rochester, NY
One of Eileen Gray's most celebrated designs, this minimalist elegant piece hosts black leather on a tubular chrome frame. Since the structure is mainly open, the piece can be sat u...
Chrome
$5,995
H 38.8 in W 76.1 in D 25.4 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style White Patinated Daybed With Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French Louis XVI style daybed showcases refined neoclassical elegance paired with a soft, timeworn patina. Crafted from wood and finished in a white painted surface...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,869Sale Price|35% Off
H 16.54 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
1920s German Bauhaus Daybed in Yellow with Reupholstered Cushion and Bolster
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional German Bauhaus daybed from the 1920s, showcasing the radical simplicity and geometric clarity characteristic of the movement. The frame, finished in a striking yellow ...
Fabric, Beech, Paint
Poul Kjærholm – PK0 Lounge Chair (Limited Edition)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Kastrup, DK
Poul Kjærholm – PK0 Lounge Chair (Limited Edition) Rare PK0 lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm. This iconic chair, crafted from black-lacquered beech plywood, features a low, gr...
Beech
$1,695
H 14.25 in W 78 in D 33 in
1960s "Cleopatra" Narrow Daybed with New Custom Yellow Mattress and Bolster
By Auping, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer with custom yellow mattress, teak ends and black enameled metal frame. Manufactured by Royal Auping the Cleopatra diva...
Metal
Zen Japanese Oak Daybed with Woven Wool Cover and Shearling Cushions
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Japanese daybed exemplifies minimalist elegance with clean lines, a low profile, and warm natural wood tones. Its understated design blends effortlessly into both modern and tra...
Limestone
$1,401Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Art Deco Baby Pink Armchair, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
An unusual chair with organic shapes. A spring seat, very comfortable. After full carpentry and upholstery renovation. Padded with high-quality velour velvet (color 21). It was produ...
Velvet, Beech
$9,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 26.5 in
Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Denver, CO
These chairs are a very sought after set of Antony Chairs originally designed in 1950 by French Architect Jean Prouvé, released via license by Vitra USA on behalf of the Prouvé famil...
Steel
Walnut and Cognac Leather Daybed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Walnut and cognac leather daybed, American, circa 2000s. Beautiful joinery and construction. It was made circa 2008 and has seen very little use.
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Doral, FL
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh for Cassina 2022 Frame in recycled wood, padded in polyurethane and painted in elastomer. Feet in orange rubber. Modular blocks that can be stac...
Plastic, Wood
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Doral, FL
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh for Cassina 2022 Frame in recycled wood, padded in polyurethane and painted in elastomer. Feet in orange rubber. Modular blocks that can be stac...
Plastic, Wood
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Doral, FL
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh for Cassina 2022 Frame in recycled wood, padded in polyurethane and painted in elastomer. Feet in orange rubber. Modular blocks that can be stac...
Plastic, Wood
Virgil Abloh x Ikea Daybed
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Dronten, NL
Daybed designed in 2019 by Virgil Abloh for Ikea, Sweden. Marked with label. Virgil Abloh was a multi-talented designer, artist, and creative director who has made a significant impact in the world of fashion and design. He is best known as the founder of Off-White, a high-end streetwear label that has gained global popularity for its unique and innovative designs. In 2018, Abloh was appointed as the artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection, making him one of the few black designers to lead a major fashion house. Abloh's work often incorporates elements of streetwear and urban culture...
Canvas, Birch