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
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
Smooth Blue Armchair Lounge
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair lounge smooth blue upholstered with foam in polyurethane covered by a polyester fibre quilting and a goose down. Removable cover. Available in: L107xD100xH80, seat height...
Fabric, Foam, Feathers
$1,749
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
$1,695
H 14.25 in W 78 in D 33 in
1960s "Cleopatra" Narrow Daybed with New Custom Yellow Mattress and Bolster
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Auping
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
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
$3,800
H 27.56 in W 37.6 in D 76.97 in
Daybed 'Arielle' by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping 1954, New Upholstery
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Arielle daybed is often misattributed to Wim Rietveld but is actually by the hand of Dick Cordemeijer who started at Auping in 1953 and was responsible for their famous 'Cleopatr...
Metal, Steel
Large Tito Agnoli (attr) Bamboo Daybed Bamboo and Rattan Daybed
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sensational large bamboo daybed with elegant curvature on legs and beautiful woven rattan details. Sturdy, lightweight frame. In original condition with visible wear consistent with ...
Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan Bamboo Daybed Black Linen Cushion Mid Century Modern Style MINT
By Ficks Reed, McGuire, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rattan Bamboo Daybed Black Linen Cushion Mid Century Modern Style MINT
Upholstery, Rattan
Sold|$12,950
H 15.375 in W 80.375 in D 39.375 in
1960s Pierre Chapo L03 Solid Elm Daybed with Storage Drawers and New Mattress
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Chapo's L03 daybed is built from solid elm with the characteristic warm golden-brown grain and rich surface variation the wood is known for. The frame sits low to the ground o...
Upholstery, Elm
$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 Vitra, Jean Prouvé
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
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
$2,216
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 80.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Fabric, Bamboo
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