Vitra Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Side Chair, 1970s
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare experimental corrugated cardboard side chair from the "Easy Edges" series, designed by Frank Gehry for Vitra, c. 1970s. This version is no longer in production. Gehry's experi...
Masonite, Paper
Frank Gehry 'Little Beaver' Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra, 1987 USA
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare 'Little Beaver' chair designed by Frank Gehry, produced by Vitra in 1987. Comes with matching ottoman. Vitra plaques on underside of both ...
Masonite, Paper
$14,000 / set
Frank Gehry Easy Edges Chairs and Ottoman
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Gehry pair of easy Edges chair and ottoman. Easy Edges, Inc. Canada/USA, 1972. Laminated cardboard, masonite. Chair: 29¼ H × 23¼ W × 39 D in, ottoman: 14¾ H × 17¾ W × 30 D in (...
Masonite, Paper
Frank Gehry Prototype Accent Chair, 1970s Los Angeles
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare cardboard prototype chair for Frank Gehry from the estate of Margot Alofsin, an architect of Gehry Partners. Corrugated cardboard chair with two slender front legs and...
Masonite, Paper
CESCA Chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca Chair Period: 1970s Style: Mid-century modern, classic Materials: wood, cane webbing, chromed metal frame Colours: Black wood, Chromed metal frame Condition: Wood and cane...
Chrome
Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chair, Vitra, 2000s
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
One Chair Left! Originally designed by Verner Panton in the late 1950s for use in a restaurant, the Cone Chair soon became one of his most recognizable designs; Whether it is the ...
Metal
Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Skokie, IL
Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair The iconic "Hat Trick" chair was designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll International. Constructed of hard white maple veneers in 5cm wide, 1mm...
Maple, Plywood
$5,035
H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Wiggle Side Chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972
By Frank Gehry
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage cardboard wiggle chair, which is a great design side chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972 for Jack Brogan, USA 1972-1973. Reissued by Vitra from 1992 as Wiggle side chair...
Paper
Panton Chair, Vitra / Herman Miller Collection
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless cantilever Panton Chair of the second generation (1968-71) designed by Verner Panton in 1959. High-quality corpus in red made of polyurethane hard foam. Quality Features: a...
Plastic
$12,900
H 25.63 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
Frank Gehry, "Contour" Rocker, Cardboard, Masonite, Easy Edges, Inc, 1970s
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
An early production "Contour" Rocker / Rocking Chaise, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Produced by Easy Edges, Inc, United States / Canada, 1970s. Produced in corrugated cardboard...
Masonite, Paper
Frank Gehry Wiggle Chair forVitra. Switzerland, late 20th C.
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in London, GB
Simple yet subtly futuristic, the design of this famous chair was Frank Gehry’s answer to a unique challenge: quickly creating furniture for a meeting of artists and NASA scientists ...
Paper
Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern whimsical cardboard sculptural chair from Germany 1980s in brown cardboard and reminiscent of Frank Gehry. The chair is surprisingly ergonomic and comfortable. It certainly adds playful flair and amusement to your space. Condition is good vintage condition with some minimal and acceptable signs of wear. Dimensions as follows: Depth: 22.5 in (57 cm), width: 20 in (51 cm), height: 34.25 in (87 cm), seat height: 17.3 in (44 cm). Having established his own firm in Los Angeles in 1961, Gehry saw a pile of corrugated cardboard outside his office and started to experiment. Inspired by a childhood spent exploring his grandfather’s hardware shop, Gehry set about creating the Easy Edges furniture series, highlighting the strength and versatility of cardboard. “I discovered that by alternating the direction of layers of corrugations, the finished board had enough strength to support a small car...
Paper
$7,900
H 39 in W 28.25 in D 31 in
Frank Gehry, "Skinny Beaver" Lounge Chair, laminated cardboard, USA, 1987
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated cardboard and plywood "Skinny Beaver" lounge chair, designed by Frank Gehry, produced by New City Editions, Venice, California, USA 1987. Seat Height (inches): 19” Arm...
Paper
$3,896
H 23.63 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Maralunga Vico Magistretti green striped easy chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
675 MARALUNGA armchair in very rare but original Cassina green stripes. (normally grey) Designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1970s. Orignial cover in green soft striped fa...
Fabric
Seldom Seen Stool / Sculpture by Frank Gehry / Easy Edge's Inc.
By Frank Gehry
Located in Buffalo, NY
Frank Gehry rare bar stool Easy Edges, Inc. USA, 1973 corrugated cardboard, masonite 29½ h × 11½ w × 14 d in (75 × 29 × 36 cm) Gehry was born on February 28, 1929 in Toronto, Cana...
Papercord, Masonite
$1,335 / item
H 32.25 in W 16.5 in D 19.25 in
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Gray Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and gray metal for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed in...
Steel
Frank Gehry Pair of Rocking Chaise Lounge
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Gehry pair of rocking chaise lounge. Easy Edges, Inc. Canada/USA, 1972. Laminated cardboard, masonite, in great condition. The price is $78...
Masonite, Paper
Frank Gehry Wiggle Stool
By Frank Gehry
Located in Dronten, NL
Frank Gehry wiggle stool. Made of corrugated cardboard and hardboard to the edges. Labeled underneath, excellent condition.
Masonite
Frank Gehry Desk and Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural desk and chair, designed by Frank Gehry for his company, Easy Edges Inc, American, circa 1970s. The desk measures 27.75"H x 14"D x 60"W. The chair measures 32.5"H x 14.5"W...
Wood, Masonite
Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Contour Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Countour low lounge chair, from Frank Gehry's "Easy Edges" furniture series, designed and produced from 1969-1973. This rare chair is made of laminated ...
Masonite
Frank Gehry "R-bar " Stool
By Frank Gehry
Located in New York, NY
An early example of Frank Gehry's "R-bar stool" done in corrugated cardboard and masonite.
Masonite
Henry Glass Prototype Stacking Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Two prototype, museum-quality, masonite and plywood stacking chairs, by Austrian born and Cleveland-based designer Henry P. Glass. Part of the "structural bends" group to be manufact...
Masonite, Plywood
FRANK GEHRY : EASY EDGES ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
The Easy Edges Furniture line existed from 1969 to 1973. The line was based on Cardboards Layered strength as a medium. In 1973 Frank Gehry chose his care...
Masonite, Cardboard
FRANK GEHRY : EASY EDGES LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
The Easy Edges Furniture line existed from 1969 to 1973. The line was based on Cardboards Layered strength as a medium. In 1973 Frank Gehry chose his career in architecture over fu...
Masonite, Cardboard
Frank Gehry Wiggle Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Wiggle Chairs from Gehry Easy Edge Series
Masonite, Cardboard
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