Paper Seating

Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures — Unbound, Numbered & Rare (c. 1933) Step into Brassaï’s nocturnal Paris with an unrepeatable portfolio of thirty-fiv...

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 ...

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...

The Tilikum Black Long Bench by Autonomous Furniture is a striking example of contemporary design and sustainable craftsmanship. Handcrafted in British Columbia, this long bench is m...

Perhaps the most voluptuous of Frank Gehry’s corrugated cardboard furniture designs, this Grandpa Beaver chair was in the personal collection of...

Exceptional pair of Jacques Adnet recliners in dark purple lacquer with parchment-covered arms, upholstered in Pierre Frey mohair Documented in the monograph on the designer, this pa...

Rare Swedish mid century wooden lounge chair model " Vilstol / Model 36" in birch, webbing and sheepskin by Bruno Mathsson produced by...

Bent Wood And Metal Furniture 1850-1946 by Derek Ostergard. Published by NY American Federation Arts, 1987. 1st Ed softcover. 368pp., b&w. illustrations. Profusely illustrated collec...

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...

A sophisticated daybed / bench crafted in three components and fully wrapped in warm-toned Pergamino parchment. This piece combines minimalist geometry with luxurious natural textur...

These glamorous, and so beautifully delicate, Leda Swan lounge chairs were inspired by Eileen Gray's "Dragon Armchair" for Yves Saint Laurent and are transformed from dragons into swans by designer Suzanne Geismar. Art Deco revival style upholstered in mink velvet fabric that's soft and luxurious to the touch and captures and contrasts light beautifully. Like an antique artisan frame on a celebrated work of art, these swan chairs frame and inspire elegance, warmth, and a one-of-a-kind look that only a few will ever enjoy. Wooden Swans artisan finished in ivory parchment hug the body of the chairs. Geismar was also inspired by the mythological representation of Leda & the Swan, often presented in an erotic manner in Classical Greek Art. Zeus took the form of a swan & seduced Leda. Geismar titled them as such, "Leda Chairs...

These are the now very scarce set of two catalogues produced by Christie's for the sale of the contents of Dumfries House which contained a large collec...

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...

Extremely rare 'Little Beaver' chair designed by Frank Gehry, produced by Vitra in 1987. Comes with matching ottoman. Vitra plaques on underside of both ...

Fully wrapped in warm-toned Pergamino parchment, this pair combines minimalist geometry with luxurious natural texture. The parchment’s subtle tonal variations and smooth matte finis...

A contemporary 21st century pair of parchment benches in the style of Jean Michel Frank. Handsome midcentury silhouette with high sides and tapered feet. Newly upholstered in Larsen ...

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...

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 (...

This successful model of the great French designer André Arbus is comprised of an array of materials: parchment, lemon wood, and is finished with lacquer and bronze. The Mobilier Nat...

The dramatic Tillikum Black by Autonomous Furniture features our Black Walnut solid wood top set on striking matte black frame and legs. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern handcrafted bench. A welcome addition to any room, use this bench in an entryway, under a window, pulled up to a table, or at the foot of a bed. Matte black frame and legs using solid surface...

Catalogue of an exhibition of 161 pieces of furniture made by some of France's most influential designers in the final third of the 20th century and the early years of 21st century, ...

Late 20th Century Sculptural Contoured Cardboard Chaise Lounge (Longue) Chair by Joel Stearns Los Angeles Workshop Studio 1970s + student of Frank Gehry -worked in an art firm associ...

Pair of Carlo Bugatti Inspired Handcrafted Parchment and Mahogany Chairs

HUI tiles and furniture are crafted from recycled oyster shells. By powdering and mixing discarded shells sourced from Korea’s oceans, they create robust materials that are transform...

Material: Wood; Mixed-media: Decoupage and application in gold leaf and paper. Artists: Ana Maria Cortesão / Micca Hellers Private collection. Measures: Chair: 36 cm, 36 cm, 90 c...

“Easy Edges” chair by Franck Gehry for Vitra, 1972 This very rare model from the "Easy edges" collection created by Franck Gehry in 1972 is no longer produced by Vitra. Through t...

Rare Limited license production by Palazzetti Italy. Mahogany wood construction with parchment (goat skin) seat and backrest. Original vintage condition showing minor wear / patina c...

This is a deluxe edition in two volumes which does justice to the splendour of this incomparable collection. This collection has never before been the subject of such an important wo...

This is a hard backed sale catalogue with the original dust jacket, in good condition, which was produced by Christies for the sale of an important collection of furniture by some of...

A hardback book with its dust jacket which is in very good condition. 127 pages with many full page colour and black & white illustrations showing examples of his beautiful furniture...

Iconic 1970s 'Contour' rocking lounge chair by the famous architect Frank Gehry for Easy Edges, Inc. This gorgeous patinated lounge chair is made from laminated corrugated cardboard ...

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...

Acrylic Art Basil "No Waste" Chair by Kees Dekker for Colmar The 'No Waste Chair' has been designed by Kees Dekker with Colmar as a seating solution that puts an unexpected aestheti...

This is the catalogue published in 2014 by Sotheby's for the sale of the private collection of Felix Marcilhac. As might be expected this was one of th...

In 1931, aged 29, Jean Royère (1902-1981) resigned from a comfortable position in the import-export trade in order to set up business as an interior designer. He learnt his new trade in the cabinetmaking workshops of the Faubourg Saint-Antoine in Paris. In 1934, he designed the new layout of the Brasserie Carlton on the Champs Elysées and found immediate success, embarking upon an international career that was to endure for nearly half a century. Royère tackled all kinds of decoration work and opened branches in the Near East and Latin America; among his patrons were King Farouk, King Hussein...

A symphony of texture, pattern and color make this Swivel dining chair a show stopping focal point. It is both supportive and comfortable, made fro...

The dramatic Tillikum Black features our Douglas Fir solid wood top set on striking matte black frame and legs. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern handcrafted bench. A welcome addition to any room, use this bench in an entryway, under a window, pulled up to a table, or at the foot of a bed. Matte black frame and legs using solid surface material made entirely of recycled paper and a non-petroleum resin, FSC certified. Handcrafted bench with sustainable materials - wood and recycled paper. Natural Douglas Fir, sustainably sourced on Vancouver Island...

The Tillikum bench in Blackened Oak is set on matte black frame and legs for a dramatic statement. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern entrance bench. A tailored bench for contemporary design-driven people who like to make a statement. A welcome addition to any room, use this modern wood and acrylic bench as an entryway bench, under a window, pulled up to a table, or as a hallway bench. Handcrafted bench with sustainable materials - matte black frame and legs using solid surface material made of 65% recycled paper and a non-petroleum resin, FSC certified, with a torched and fumed solid oak top. Designed by Kirk Van Ludwig, eight-time Designer of the Year finalist for Western Living magazine. Autonomous Furniture...

Don't miss out on vintage seating that truly stands out from the crowd! This fantastically funky pair of barstools attributed to Filipino designer Val Padilla for London's Jasper Con...

A sculptural “wing” chair and draped table by the award winning artist Ann Johnson of Muncie, Indiana. Under the pseudonym F.B. Fogg, she created these works as part of the art furni...

David Horan (born in Dublin, 1982) is a multidisciplinary designer and manufacturer based in London. With a Master of Arts in Design Products from the Royal College of Art 2013, he cut his cloth with London-designers Faye Toogood and Michael Anastassiades, before opening his own studio in 2021. This handmade daybed is part of the inaugural furniture and lighting collection by Horan entitled Paper. The collection ‘Paper’, designed exclusively with Béton Brut gallery, sees Horan as a modern decoupeur, applying his material to an original series of works. The magic of paper is grounded in forms as precise as they are architectonic. Evoking Deco and Classical, the geometries contain harmony in ratio. ‘Paper’ is as much an experiment in de-composition as re-composition, the Dragon Skin daybed, left raw, is made from vintage handmade paper...

Early edition of Bruno Mathsson chaise longue chair no. 36 with adjustable reading tray in elm wood. Dated manufacturer's paper label to the frame. Original blue paper weave webbing,...

These sculptural pieces having a geometric stacked pyramid shapes and goat hair upholstery. Could also be used as occasional tables.

Jean-Michel Frank attr, Louis XVI Style, Six Dining or Side Chairs, Parchment over Wood, Fabric, France c. 1930s Set of six Directoire style dining or side chairs in parchment clad ...

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...

Add character to your interior with this set of two “Flexible Love” armchairs by Chishen Chiu, featuring a modern and original accordion-style design. Perfect for a living room, a re...

Rare Prototype Armchair, Milano circa 1980 — Attributed to the Wider Sphere of Memphis Milano An extraordinary and rare example of Italian postmodern design, this sculptural armchai...

French modern parchment bench by R&Y Augousti. This stunning bench has beautiful saber legs. This lovely postmodern French bench can also be used as a ...

Custom Pair of Oak and Parchment X-Frame Benches upholstered in Leather. Extremely comfortable. We have one pair in stock. Lead Time for custom made is 8-12 weeks.

Set of our lacquered paper faux skin dining chairs in very pale yellow with off white fabric seats, upholstery has stains etc. The curved backrest sect...

A fine Lloyd Loom settee or seating bench sofa, synonymous with classic English style, featuring a settee of woven wicker and wire over a wood frame stretcher. Perfect for an indoor...

Corrugated cardboard dining chairs attributed to Frank O. Gehry. Each chair measures 14.5" wide, 20.5" deep and 39.5" high. Seat height is 18".

"Sitting Beaver" / "Skinny Beaver" chair designed by Frank Gehry for the Experimental Edges series in 1979. Although designed in 1979, the furniture from this series was not produced...

This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural chair with collage on wood.  

Bespoke Pair of Georgetta Parchment and Walnut X-Frame Benches upholstered in Leather. Set of 2. Please note that Upholstery with COM is additional. These benches can be customized ...

An Italian stool from the 1960s, crafted in lacquered goatskin parchment in the manner of Aldo Tura. The seat, softly contoured for comfort, is sheathed in a richly mottled surface o...

A pair of Italian Art Deco stools, the circular tops in palisander wood supported by rounded bases covered in vellum and the base surround in ebonized wood. The combination of the e...

This catalogue relates to an exhibition which took place in New York in 2001, on the work and furniture designs of Ilmari Tapiovaara, who in the mid twentieth century - 1940s and 195...

Published in 2010, this is the much anticipated book on the life and career of Signe Sornay, with text in English and French. The book was published by Galerie Alain Marcelpoil who a...

Niels Hvass Newspaper Chair and Ottoman, 2006