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Period: 1980s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Donghia in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern chairs were realized by the esteemed designer Donghia in the United States, circa 1980. They feature ebonized walnut bodies with circular bac...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Post-Modern Lucite Barstools by Hill Mfg, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic pair of Post-Modern lucite barstools are by Hill Manufacturing and in the style of Charles Hollis Jones and Lion in Frost. Featuring a steel base with foot wrest, and lucite frame with black vinyl seat cushion. *Note, we had a set of 6 but 4 have now sold, so we have 2 barstools left. Priced as a pair, contact us if you wish to purchase a single. This pair of Hill Mfg lucite...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Costes Philippe Starck chairs, Driade, Aleph, 1980s, France, 1982
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 4 iconic Costes chairs by French designer Philippe Starck. Created by Driade Aleph in the 1980s. . It is characterized by a black leather seat, a curved black lacquered back ...
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French Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Beta Wassenaar Philippe Starck Style Armchairs w/ Black Upholstery & Wood Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These original Beta Wassenaar Philippe Starck style armchairs feature organically shaped wood armrests. The seats and back are upholstered in soft black f...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
Located in Roma, IT
A set of dining, desk or office chairs, in short, perfect for any environment that needs a bit of that 80s magic. Colour, lightness and light-heartedness is what the cult pieces of 80s design transmit but don't be fooled by the POP colors used by Rodney Kinsman for his projects because they have nothing to do with the colorful, exuberant and decorative Anti Design...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Anebo Tak Chair by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in London, England
Chair 'Anebo Tak', 1987, H. 82 x 50.5 x 48 cm. Made by Borek Sipek for Driade, Milan. Sheet metal, painted turquoise, copper and brass, woode...
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Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

#1582 Pair of Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Chairs by Ray Wilkes - Green
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this pair of eye-catching chairs makes a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions and steel brackets...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian postmodern pink plastic Dr Glob chairs Philippe Starck for Kartell 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern pink plastic Dr Glob chairs Philippe Starck for Kartell 1980s Set of four tub chairs mod. Dr Glob stackable. The seat and the two square-section front legs are in ...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Mid-Century Style
Located in Wayne, NJ
Studio crafted rocking chair rocker. At the front the seat height is 19 1/4". At it's lowest point, towards the back it is 10 1/8". This is ...
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Mexican Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ron Arad Chair For Kartell
Located in Čelinac, BA
Ron Arad Chair for KARTELL Italy 1980s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set - 4 Yellow Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
Located in Basel, BS
Great opportunity to have a complete set of 4 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 4 in yellow! Sold here as a set. Note: Yellow cushions wi...
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Swedish Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Leather and Brass Campaign Chairs for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of glamorous leather and aged brass campaign chairs from a Steve Chase designed estate. Constructed of iron with off white textures lacque...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of 5 Red Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
Located in Basel, BS
Great opportunity to have a complete set of 5 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 5 in red! Sold here as a set. Note: Red cushions will be...
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Swedish Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Blue "Scheletro" Chair by Kari Asikainen for P. O. Korhonen Oy, Finland, 1980s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This “Scheletro” chair by Finnish designer Kari Asikainen could not be mistaken for any other model thanks to their unique, anthropomorphic design. Very...
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Finnish Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Knoll chairs by Massimo Vagnelli 1985
Located in Čelinac, BA
Knoll chair by Massimo Vagnelli
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Dining Chairs by S.p.A. TONON, Set of 7
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Red Chair DSC 106 Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare pair of chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Seat and back in red fabric. Black enamelled aluminum Stackable chairs Eternal and indestructible chair.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Herman Miller Chiclet Chairs in Velvet Stripes, a pair
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s, fully restored in new fabric - designed by Ray Wilkes
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Rene-Jean Caillette, RJC folding and reversible chair VIA ed., 1986
Located in Paris, FR
René-Jean Caillette (1919-2004) RJC folding and reversible chair VIA éditeur, France, 1986 Varnished and black-tinted medium, chromed steel wire Height 88 x Width 45 x Depth 45 cm Tw...
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French Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Matching Pair of Mid-Century Post Modern Black Rattan Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of armchairs circa 1980's. These feature black rattan frames with light grey tweed cushions.
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Original black leather with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Chair reclines. ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi Armchairs in Red Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi, armchairs, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s These two red leather chairs are designed by the American desig...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gabriella Crespi Set of 8 Sedia 73 Gray Leather Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 8 chairs by Gabriella Crespi. The design is quite striking in its perfect simplicity, clean modern lines with the polished metal contrasting with the organic beauty of the leather. When folded we realize that we have been deceived by the apparent simplicity of the design as the unexpected way the leather seats are held in place is revealed. These chairs were designed by Gabriella Crespi in several versions. First introduced in 1973 with the Puzzle dining table...
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Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Inspired Ball Chair
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating t...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic, Acrylic

Green Folding Chair Model Mia by Giorgio Cattelan with Rushes Italy 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This stylish Green Folding Chair Model Mia by Giorgio Cattelan with Rushes is from the 90s of the last century and is a rarity in this design. The...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Ardea Lounge Chair After A Design By Carlo Mollino
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Ardea lounge chair after a design by Carlo Mollino. Stunning curvaceous Italian lounge chair with exaggerated ebonized legs professionally upholstered in plush blue bouclé....
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Czech Cubist Side Chair, Open Back by Pavel Janák
Located in Toronto, CA
Cubist side chair by Czech architect and designer Pavel Janák (1881 – 1956), a pioneer in stripping away ornament. Don’t let the expressive angles fool you - this piece is very comfortable to sit on. Among the most distinctive and most frequently published pieces of early Czech Cubist...
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Czech De Stijl Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair with Footrest by Sigurd Ressel for Poltrona Frau, 1980
Located in Roma, IT
Armchair with Footrest by Sigurd Ressel for Poltrona Frau, 1980. Armchair 79,00 x 99,00 x 80,00. - Footrest 39 x 59 cm. Painted metal, lacquered wood and leather. Ref. Domus n. 6...
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Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Eames Wenge Wood Veneer DCM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare combination of wenge wood veneer and dark eggplant frame. No veneer chips. Special custom order. Chair is in very good condition. Collector's item. Maintains black med...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Miss Wirt Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform 1982
Located in Munich, DE
A rare and collectible chair designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 for Disform. Black cotton canvas fabric is stretched over two vertical steel tubes and the tension creates the comfor...
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French Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, walnut, leatherette, Italy, circa 1980 An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giusepp...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Set of 6 Black Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
Located in Basel, BS
Very rare opportunity to have a complete set of 6 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 6 in black all together! Sold here as a set. These wi...
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Swedish Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Postmodern Kurt Thut Dietiker White + Black Chairs, 80s--2 pcs (6 avail)
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous pair of Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. NOTE: We have two sets available, sold in pairs here. We also have one single chair...
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Swiss Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Chairs Alexander Girard Miller Stripe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern Herman Miller Chairs with gorgeous Alexander Girard Miller Stripe fabric. Added bonus is that these can stack. Up to 3 available Arm H 25'' ask for custom shipping quote
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Borek Sipek, a set of 8 chairs mod. Jansky for Driade, 1989
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare set of eight Jansky chairs, designed by Borek Sipek for Driade. A solid construction made of steel and wood. The steel construction is in a dark purple. Brass finishes. Labeled ...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Man and Woman Pop Art Chairs Heavy Iron Bronze Finish 1980's Whimsical
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1980s pair of John Risley inspired Pop Art Man and Woman wrought iron chairs. The chairs are very heavy and have an unusual bronze finish.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

80's Belgo Chrom Chairs Memphis Style, Set of 4
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
4 Memphis design chairs by Belgo Chrom in the 1980s. Heavy and high quality comfortable chairs. The upholstery is Alcantara, it is in original...
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Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Studio Oak and Stainless Steel Rocking Chair by Leon Mayer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing 1980s studio rocking chair by Leon Mayer. The chair is hand signed by Leon Mayer dated 1980 and numbered 169. The rocking chair is constructed of...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Postmodern 'Solid Chairs' by Heinz Landes, Germany, 1986.
Located in Surbiton, GB
Postmodern 'Solid chairs' designed by Heinz Landes in 1986 as part of the Neues Deutsches Design movement. Composed from bent rebar set in to concrete bases. The chairs are industria...
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German Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Vintage Organic Modern Overscale Ladderback Chair Antonio, Budji Layug Style
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Organic Modern Overscale Ladderback Chair Antonio, Budji Layug Style Offered for sale is a 1980s oversized bamboo look accent ladder back chair created in the Antonio Budji...
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Organic Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Post-Modern Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs, Circa 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six Post-Modern sculptural Pierre Cardin dining chairs in white lacquer featuring high split backs with contrasting wood ties. The chairs have been reupholstered in a neutral ...
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Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Brushed Metal Ribbon Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hand Crafted Post-Modern Ribbon Chair Brushed Metal Texture Throughout with Smooth Glossy finish
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Unknown Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Postmodern Kurt Thut Dietiker White + Black Chair, 80s--1 Piece (5 avail)
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous pair of Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. NOTE: We have two sets available, sold in pairs here. We also have one single chair...
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Swiss Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Post Modern Studio Bar Stools by Joe Manus in Laminated Plywood
By Joe Manus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching set of 3 bar stools designed and made by Joe Manus, c. 1980's. They consist of laminated birch plywood.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Dr. Glob Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Dr Glob chairs for Kartell by Philippe Starck. Vintage 1980s. In good condition but age and use related scuffs and marks. These are two different com...
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Italian Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Set of 8 Chairs at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Set of 8 chairs in chrome, seat and back upholstered with fabric.   
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Wingback Armchair & Ottoman Elephants & Leopards Custom Designer
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of an oversized custom uphol...
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Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Postmodern Design Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair Set, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design One of a Kind Handcrafted Iron High Back Chair set of 4, made in the 1980's. All iron constructed handmade chairs. High ...
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European Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of “Costes” Chairs by Philippe Starck, Early Black Edition, Circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of “Costes” Chairs by Philippe Starck, Early Black Edition, Circa 1980 Designer: Philippe Starck Model: Costes Year: Circa 1980, early black edition Materials: Black lacquer...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerard Vollenbrock Pink Lounge Chair with White Frame for Gelderland, 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1980's lounge chair was designed by Gerard Vollenbrock for Gelderland with original pink upholstery and white enameled tubular metal frame. The chair is in original condition wi...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, Set of two An icon with a versatile and functional...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Captains Chair. Red Lacquer, Black Leather. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Captains Chair" by Arthur Espenet Carpenter. Original red lacquered wood and black leather seat. Overall very good condition with areas of wear including where the legs meet ...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Richard Schultz Chairs for Knoll Up to 20
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare model 1407 chairs designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll for a short period of time. Beautiful curves and angles with hidden welds inspired by bicycle manufacturing with a nod to...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Style Floral Apricot Settee Chair Seat cushion is foam surrounded by down feathers for maximum comfort without sagging. Approximate Mea...
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French Provincial Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Italian Postmodern Leather Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1980s Italian Postmodern bench. The bench is constructed of steel that’s powder coated in a metallic gray and the cushion is a soft li...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Ten Modernist Lacquered Dining Chairs by Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of ten Willow dining/game chairs, a Brueton classic designed by Mitchell Pickard. Handmade in the USA. Modernist armless chairs with Klismos form, the black lacquered frames with saber legs that splay for a dramatic profile. The back legs extend seamlessly to form the back support. The chairs are beautifully upholstered in a pewter colored crocodile velvet. The chairs have been professionally restored to mint condition. The graceful curves of the solid hardwood legs and the sweep of the curved back - the result is simply stunning. They look and feel amazing. Founded in 1926, Brueton Industries Inc a New York City-based company that produces upscale furniture and accessories for the residential, contract, and hospitality markets. One of the first companies to introduce stainless steel into furniture. Along with designs by Stanley Jay Friedman and J. Wade Beam, Sergio Orozco...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

5 Postmodern Memphis Milano Style Chairs from the 1980s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
5 Memphis Milano style chairs, newly upholstered with a beautiful blue-green color fabric. Black coated metal frame and wooden back.
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European Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Informel Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. We have another available in different condition if interested. Made in France. Quilted cotton with foam structure. Extremely rare in USA. Cotton cover zips off for easy cl...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Cotton

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