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Style: Machine Age
Donald Deskey Attribution, Armchair, Chrome, Oil Cloth, USA, 1939
Located in High Point, NC
A matte-chrome plated steel and beige oil cloth armchair attributed to Donald Deskey, USA, c. 1939.
Seat height: 17.25”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Chrome and Leather Armchair on Castors by McKay Furniture Company
Located in Dorchester, MA
Produced in the 1930s by the McKay Furniture Company of Pittsburgh, this armchair features a streamlined chrome frame with handsome ball bolt heads in back and a generous seat and ba...
Category
1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes
By John Carpenter, McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of period Machine Age arm chairs, having chrome plated steel frames, wood seating backrests, and leather upholstered armrests. We believe these could be early prototypes, as we have not seen this form before, nor can we find any examples in the literature. The construction, style and materials make us think they were made by McKay Craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Warren McArthur Aluminium Armchair Style No 1170 AU, circa 1939
Located in Camden, ME
A Warren McArthur aluminium armchair style no 1170 AU in excellent vintage condition.
This chair is a classic example of Warren's mastery of tube bending.
The elongated S of the b...
Category
1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco French Aluminium Armchair
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare 'Machine Age' chair. Constructed of aluminium or 'Monel', leather and leatherette of foam (which has vulcanized). All original.
Category
1920s French Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Warren McArthur Four Lounge Chairs, Circa 1939
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur suite of four lounge chairs circa late 1930s. These seldom seen examples retain their original finish to their tubular aluminum fram...
Category
1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$18,000 / set
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Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century open armchair by Hindley & Son made in birch and upholstered in a vintage blue and white Kente Cloth from Ghana. Mid-19th Century.
Fully restored and re-upholstered.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Birch
$5,554
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm)
Dimensions:
Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8
Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2.
Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Faux Leather
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in
Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This dining chair was designed around 1930 by French designer Charles Dudouyt. It is an Art Deco design from a period just before the mid-century period, and while it still retains s...
Category
1930s French Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$4,200 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in
French Cane Back Louis XVI, Directoire Style Desk Armchair
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Cane Back Louis XVI - Directoire style desk armchair.
Category
20th Century Unknown Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Ralph Lauren Leather and Chrome Armchair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Water Mill, NY
Very heavy leather and chrome armchair by Ralph Lauren. Seat D 19.5.
Category
20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Space Age Style Leather and Chrome Armchairs by M-TOP, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Finland, around 1970
- manufacturer: M-TOP, marked by label
- good original condition with patina
- very stylish design.
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Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,211 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 36.62 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of two early Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s. Hardwood construction.
Complete professional restoration / upholstery on request possible.
Category
1930s French Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Warren McArthur Folding Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original period turquoise upholstery
Labels below.
Only 1 available
Category
1950s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Petite Lounge Chairs by Warren McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of petite lounge chairs designed by Warren McArthur for the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, 1929. Reupholstered in a Holly Hunt boucle.
Category
1930s Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Werner Max Moser Embru Wohnbedarf WM1 Reclining Lounge Chair Switzerland 1939
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Werner Max Moser for Embru Wohnbedarf WM1 Lounge Chair Zurich, Switzerland, c. 1939
Rare Lounge chair by Werner Max Moser. Manufactured by Embru Wohnbedarf, Zurich Switzerland. Bauha...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$6,720 Sale Price
31% Off
H 26 in W 24 in D 33 in
1970s, Norwegian armchair by Jon Hjortdal, furniture leather, bent wood, canvas.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian armchair by Jon Hjortdal for Velledallen Mobler. Original brown furniture leather, bent wood, canvas. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable c...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood
$803
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Chrome and Leather Armchairs by L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous pair of black leather and chrome armchairs that elevate any room with modern comfort. Made in Brazil, these chairs are rare, unique and in gently used condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$6,250 / set
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
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Warren McArthur Armchair Bronze Anodize Style No. 1049-A Rome , NY c. 1933/34
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur bronze anodized armchair labeled: Patent Applied For,Rome ,New York. c. 1932/33
Upholstered in Mohair 20+ years ago
.Matching settee and additional armchair available.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 25 in D 23 in
Warren McArthur Armchair Bronze Anodize Style No. 1052-Au Rome, Ny C. 1933/34
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur bronze anodized armchair labeled: Patent Applied For,Rome ,New York. c. 1932/33
Upholstered in Mohair 20+ years ago
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 25 in D 23 in
KEM Weber for Lloyd Chrome Set of 8 Z Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 8 "Z" chairs designed by Kem Weber for Lloyd Loom. Mid 1930's design. One of the most iconic designs from the Machine Age. Nice set of 8! Chairs show some wear, with some chro...
Category
1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
8 Thonet 1940s Armed Dining Chairs Art Deco Mohair & Black Lacquer
By Joe Atkinson, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of 8 Thonet armed dining chairs designed by Joe Atkinson, with a jazz age Art Deco design cut mohair velvet upholstery and black lac...
Category
1940s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Birch
Warren McArthur Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Armchair in Grey Wool, USA 1930's
Located in New York, NY
A rare Art Deco Machine Age aluminum armchair by important American designer Warren McArthur. Displays McArthur’s signature Streamline Moderne-meets-Machine Age aesthetic, with a pai...
Category
1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Classic Art Deco Tubular Chrome and Oil Cloth "Z" Chairs
By Royal Chrome
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco or Machine Age tubular chrome and oil cloth "Z" chairs, chairs retain original oil cloth fabric upholstery as well as "Royal Chrome" metal label. Cl...
Category
1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Windsor Chair from Philadelphia Library in Steel by Canton Art Metal Company
By Canton Art Metal Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Windsor chair from Philadelphia Central Library in steel by Canton Art Metal Company. A traditional form in modern steel instead of the traditional w...
Category
1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Pair of ECK Adams Steel and Vinyl Armchairs
By ECK Adams
Located in New York, NY
Machine Age style heavy gauge steel frames, original mustard color vinyl upholstery (shows minor wear). These chairs are constructed to commercial standards and can withstand heavy u...
Category
1970s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Classic Art Deco Tubular Chrome and Oil Cloth "Z" Chairs
By Royal Chrome
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco or Machine Age tubular chrome and oil cloth "Z" chairs, chairs retain original oil cloth fabric upholstery as well as "Royal Chrome" metal label. Cl...
Category
1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Warren McArthur Armchairs, Model 1044, 1933 to 1935
Located in Camden, ME
Two early aluminum armchairs manufactured in Rome, New York by the Warren McArthur Corporation during the first two years of production from that factory.
The chairs were re-upholste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Folding Armchairs by Warren McArthur for Mayfair
Located in Dorchester, MA
Warren McArthur designed these folding armchairs for Mayfair Industries. Constructed of tubular aluminum, they feature mauve leather upholstery on the seats, back rests, and armrests.
Category
1940s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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