French Pair of Naturalistic Lounge Chairs in Oak and Cane

Jan Vaněk for Krásná Jizba, pair of lounge chairs, oak, canvas, metal, Czech Republic, 1940s These armchairs by Jan Vaněk are characterized by a construction of sharp lines and cle...

BBPR, pair of armchairs, leatherette, oak, Italy, 1950s This sculptural pair of lounge chairs are clearly a design by the architects of BBPR. The model with a wide seat has the characteristic, sculptural frame. The tapered and tilted legs with sharp edges are typical for the designers. The sculpted seat contains a high back with space between the upholstered back and the frame, a beautiful detail. The red colour of the skai leather forms a warm combination with the oak wood. Studio B.B.P.R. was an Italian architectural partnership founded in Milan in 1932 by Gianluigi Banfi (1910-1945), Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso (1909-2004), Enrico Peressutti (1908-1976) and Ernesto Nathan Rogers (1909-1969) who had studied at the Politecnico di Milano. B.B.P.R. was thus an acronym formed from the first letters of their family names. The architects found each other in their opposition to fascism in Italy in the 1930s and 1940s during Mussolini's autocratic regime. The architects therefore believed in developing a style that would have no references to contemporary politics. During the Second World War, they all joined the resistance. However, Rogers, a Jew, fled to Switzerland and both Belgiojoso and Banfi were deported to the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria, where Banfi died in 1945. Despite the immense loss of Banfi, their architectural practice continued in the same name as before after...

Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, cane, Brazil, 1950s. The style of these Brazilian armchairs is simple and understated, where clear, fluent lines are allowed to emerge in the ...

Pair of lounge chairs, brown leather, oak, Denmark, 1970s These armchairs are a prime example of Scandinavian Mid-Century design ideology. Clear in its appearance, use of neutral materials, and expert craftsmanship characterize this chair. A distinctive feature are the curved upholstered...

Guillerme et Chambron, pair of lounge chairs, pink fabric, oak, France, 1960s This French designer duo is known for their extremely high-quality solid oak furniture, from which this...

Pair of lounge chairs, oak, alcantara, Italy, 1960s This striking pair of lounge chairs comes with an eye-catching sea blue alcantara upholstery, giving the room a vibrant and livel...

Pair of Mid Century Caned Back lounge chairs, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are being refinished and reupholstered and can be compl...

Great pair on Danish modern in white oak with gray fabric by Hans Wegner.

Set of two sculptural lounge chairs in oak, France, 1960s. Set of two sculptural armchairs, these chairs are made of French oak and sculpturall...

Presenting a remarkable pair of armchairs from the 1950s, skillfully reupholstered in a pristine white boucle fabric. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, these c...

Pair of French antique style lounge chairs in linen. The chairs have black lacquered frames and loose cushioned seats.

Brutalist Sculptural Adjustable Lounge Chairs in Oak set of 2 , France, 1950s Here is a description of a pair of two original midcentury sculptural adjustable armchairs that were ma...