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Steelcase Office Armchairs Model #451
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Steelcase armchairs, model #451 feature plastic shells, metal arms and 4 prong pedestal bases with striped fabric upholstery. The chairs are similar in style to the Charles P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1999 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 1999. T...
Category
1990s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Black Leather Aluminum Group Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller is from the Eames Aluminum Group Collection. These distinctive chairs resulted from the E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Dark Grey Plastic Rolling Desk Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Strive
By Strive, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Dark Grey Plastic Rolling Desk Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Strive. These plastic chairs are easy to move around with the wheels on the bottom and can serve as desk chairs...
Category
1990s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with the Tizio lamp. The lis...
Category
1990s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though three are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original exampl...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though two are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original examples...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though eight are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. Thes...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Red Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. These examples date to circa 2006. The listed price includes one chair, and w...
Category
Early 2000s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Bronze Base Cordovan Leather
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous set of six Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket rolling desk chairs chairs, produced circa 1990. These examples were specified i...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Perch Stool in Black Leather by George Nelson and Robert Propst
By George Nelson
Located in Dronten, NL
Perch stool, drafting chair designed by George Nelson and Robert Propst.
Black leather, chrome base. Vitra edition.
Provenance; the German Bank for Doctors...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Office / Desk Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (multiple chairs are available but the price listed is for one chair) Richard Sapper for Knoll office / desk chair in black fabric with black enameled frame. Thi...
Category
1990s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze & Fabric Bucket Desk Chairs 2x
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single sculptural barrel-back desk chair, retaining its original blue fabric upholstered seat, and resting on a bronze 5-point base with Shepherd Profile casters. This chai...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1979 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Rolling Desk Chair Model 187DSBS
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 187-DSBS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to the 1970s, many of them dated 1979. The listed price in...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The listed price includes one chair, but several are available...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in medium brown. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Swivel base with all wheels in working condition. Leather has been dyed brown and is in good used condition with plastic molded...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish, voguish set of swivel chairs by Steelcase, circa 1970's. These chairs have a vibrant blue upholstered continuous seat and back, a off white plastic shell, and a chro...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 180 SPS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to 2004. The listed price includes one Cafiero chair, and w...
Category
Early 2000s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
1980s Nicos Zographos Grey Leather Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Alpha Bases
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is one (the price listed is for one chair, but two are available) very rare Nicos Zographos rolling bucket desk chairs in gray leathe...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Executive Chair in Leather w/ Steel Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The piece was produced by his namesake Zographos Designs...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oyster Wellness Seat
By Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Awarded Best of Year by Interior Design Magazine, The Oyster Wellness Seat is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physiologist, Jesse ...
Category
2010s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Foam, Fabric
Oyster Wellness Seat Metaphores Boucle by Alex Muradian
By Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
The Oyster Meditation Cushion is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physiologist, Jesse Schwartzman, MS, RD, ACSM CPT, who has helped...
Category
2010s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Oyster Wellness Seat by Alex Muradian in Basket Weave Fabric
By Alex Muradian, Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Awarded Best of Year by Interior Design Magazine, The Oyster Meditation and Wellness Seat is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physi...
Category
2010s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Oyster Wellness Seat Donghia Mohair by Alex Muradian
By Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Awarded Best of Year by Interior Design Magazine, The Oyster Meditation and Wellness Seat is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physi...
Category
2010s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
15 Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Group Side Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office conference chair in dark olive green upholstery, five-star base, adjust t...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Management Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery c. 1980 - 1990s 4 Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Sharp set of 4 Eames aluminum group management chairs in gray fabric, with cast aluminum frames. The chairs are all in great, original, clean and ready to use condition, all are mark...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1 of 5 Original Vintage 'EA 107' Aluminium Desk Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of five original Aluminium EA107 chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958.
Chromed-plated aluminium base and white leather.
Non-swivel.
Herman Miller edition, signed.
Ex...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Nine-0 Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Emeco
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
Aluminum construction with seat pad in blue.
Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item.
Category
Early 2000s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original Herman Miller Fully Adjustable Classic Aeron Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Germantown, MD
The original Herman Miller Classic Aeron Chair Fully Adjustable in great vintage condition.
Measures 24 to 30" in width with swinging arms, 24" in depth and stands 42" max. height. A...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
High Back Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll in Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Chicago, IL
Height adjustable, tilt adjustable, and lumbar adjustable. Swivels.
Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs Knoll Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Enhance your space with this timeless pair of Mid-Century Organic Modern Executive Armchairs by renowned designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These iconic chairs feature a classic 4-leg...
Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller most popular chairs was designed in 1958 by Charles and Ray Eames.
Please note I have 5 chairs available, selling them individually (the price listed is for one chair)
Specifications:
Upholstered in dark chocolate brown leather.
Manual seat height adjustment from 16" to 19"
Swivel 360 degrees
Tilt with tilt tension adjustment
Lightweight polished aluminum frame and a 5-star base with chrome hood casters.
Weight capacity 300 lbs.
Model: EA335
Year manufactured: 2008, (50 years anniversary)
Made in USA.
Authentic all the chairs have the black Herman Miller...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design Classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller most popular chairs...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped black oak frame / commercial grade finish / handwoven vegetable tanned black leather seat and back.
Ships in 1 -2 weeks.
Category
2010s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chairs x 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll chrome tubular Brno 245 chairs. Various colors, 1-green and 1-purple. Have acceptable fabric, Chrome is nice condition, some retain lab...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Elegant Leather Office Chairs 10 Available
By Roger Sprunger, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
10 available
Absolutely stunning butter soft leather Roger Sprunger for Dunbar office chairs on smooth gliding casters.
All original chairs are in very good condition - ready to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pr. Swivel Chairs by Hugh Acton for Burke Acton, circa 1960s
By Hugh Acton, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pr. Post Modern, Mid-Century Modern, swivel chairs, designed by Hugh Acton, for Burke Acton circa 1960's. The chairs feature commercial grade orange tweed upholstered seats, on styli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, USA, 1958
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aluminum Chair; Charles & Ray Eames; Vitra; 1958; Office Chair; Leather; Chrome; Brown; The Aluminum Group; USA;
Aluminum chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Office Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of office/desk chairs designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra and part of the Axess collection.
The chairs and armrests are height adjustable, the backs til...
Category
Early 2000s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
Category
2010s American Craftsman American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
White Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
Category
2010s American Craftsman American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Humanscale Ergonomic Freedom Task Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New in Box
By Niels Diffrient, Humanscale
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A winner of over 10 major design awards to date, the freedom chair has revolutionized the way people sit.
It automatically adjusts to every user, designed to eliminate the need for...
Category
2010s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ebonized Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
Category
2010s American Craftsman American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Office Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of office/desk chairs designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra and part of the Axess collection.
The chairs and armrests are height adjustable, the backs t...
Category
Early 2000s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Wood Base Office Swivel Chair
By Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These timeless office swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout the monumental form. Post modern Style Swivel Chairs are beyond stunning. Sits on a wood swivel...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1 Ward Bennett Oak Mohair Bankers Executive Chair Bronze Base
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Ward Bennett oak mohair executive chair
Designed 1967
Rare version of task chair. Original mohair upholstery with oak frames. Bronze adjustable...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by Cabot Wrenn.
A classic timeless and luxurious style inspired by the 18th and 19th-century design.
Beautifully handcrafted by skilled artisans using high-quality materials.
The beautiful smooth-grained leather is remarkable for its rich color and incredibly soft hand, tanned from the finest hides.
This piece will bring a sense of history and elegance to any interior at home or office.
Please note I have ten chairs available, selling them individually "The price listed is for one chair."
Specifications:
Upholstery: Caress black, a world class leather is aniline dyed with a protective finish
Mahogany hand-carved arms
Brass Hancock nail trim
Mahogany oiled sandalwood hand-carved 5-star base features prong steel interiors with antique brass casters...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Tufted Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Taylor Chair co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of leather armchairs with wooden legs and stretcher. Done in the Chesterfield style. Beautiful Burgandy Leather appears to be original and slightly worn. Nail head detailing alo...
Category
Mid-20th Century George III American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides
Also available with black le...
Category
2010s Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Hardwood
Nicos Zographos Gray Leather Office/Desk Chairs, 1980
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos grey leather office/desk chair, 1980s. Original slate grey color leather.
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
By Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase an incredible vintage in-tact original Herman Miller soft pad Executive Lounge or Office chair ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Office Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock office desk chair manufactured by Knoll. Iconic lines and features but executed in a cool grey textile that is less common than black or brown. Featuring tilt...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Chairs in Ebonized Walnut Base W/ Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of midcentury chairs were realized in the United States circa 1950. They feature cylindrical legs with rectilinear cross stretchers in ebonized walnut. The top of the backs have a subtle incised streamlined cut out, testifying to the fact that no detail was overlooked in their construction. With their refined color palate and clean modernist lines, these chairs are as versatile as they are beautiful, blending perfectly with any style of interior from Classic midcentury to contemporary. They have been newly reupholstered in sumptuous patterned and metallic Holly Hunt fabric...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 32 high, with...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather
1956 Design
Charles Pollock’s 1965 executive chair, now considered one of Knoll’s most memorable designs, features a chrome rim that supports the chair both structurally and visually
Stainless steel cap over steel armature base on casters or glides.
Tufted leather with polyurethane and polyester padding over molded shell...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Modern Richard Sapper for Knoll Sapper Management Ergonomic Chair
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic Sapper Management Chair for Knoll was introduced in 1979 by the German acclaimed industrial designer Richard Sapper.
Ergonomic and very Comfortable design, the chair fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of solid lucite chairs
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Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place.
1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918
2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945
The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done.
Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them.
In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life.
Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war.
The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street.
With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace.
It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”.
Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies.
In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America.
During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture.
At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site).
In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca.
The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil.
Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair...
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1940s Space Age Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lucite
6 Swivel Office Arm Chairs in Brown Tweed by Hon
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Stylish ergonomic design swivel arm chairs, perfect for commercial use, desk or conference room, also can be used residentially as well. Made by noted manufacturer HON, in the style ...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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