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Period: Mid-20th Century
Ludvig Sturm Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, Sweden ca. 1948
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in Prague, New Town
Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet AB, set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs, oak, Sweden, ca. 1948.
A large set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs in oak, designed by Ludvig St...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Danish Rosewood MCM dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Vintage Kai Kristiansen model 42 dining chairs in rosewood with black vinyl upholstery.
The chairs are very comfortable and supportive with the curved sweeping back rest that pivots...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch and white fabric lounge chair or club chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat height: 16.25”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Poul Kjaerholm Attributed Flat Bar Steel Chrome Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of chrome plated flat bar steel lounge chairs attributed to Poul Kjaerholm. Chair frames made with substantial, polished chrome steel. In need of upholstery. Minor oxidation a...
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Paolo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white fabric lounge chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.875"H x 26.375"W x 31.375"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.25"
A...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, these chairs represent a rare variant of Kjærn...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s.
The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look.
To...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Swedish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 94.0"W x 48.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.0"
Arm Height (inches...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.125"H x 24.5"W x 31.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.25"
A...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 12 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs Danish Midcentury
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 6 model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. One of the most iconic and coveted chairs to com...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage James Mont King Cole Lounge Chairs Pair Mid Century Modern
By James Mont
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern James Mont King Cole Lounge Chairs set of two lounge chairs from the 1960s. Made of wood and upholstery in deep teal, these chairs reflect the iconic desig...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Walnut with Mist Gray Mohair & Brass Lounge Chairs by Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modernist lounge chairs by Billy Haines, crafted in America circa 1950, embodies sophistication and clean modernist design. Built from rich walnut,...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Brass
1940's Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940's high back lounge chair. Denmark, Elegant and classic Danish design.
Please contact about delivery to NYC area.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian ombre peacock cut silk mohair (Astrakhan style) velvet curved sofa with wood and brass legs. Fabric sample available upon request.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Art Deco Set of 2 chairs and sofa velvet Sweden, 1930s
By OPE Möbler
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of furniture containing 2 chairs and one sofa are gifted with wonderful curved lines and newly upholstery. The mustard yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look.
...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Rocking Chair - 1930s Sweden - Swedish Modern - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Rocking chair from the 1930s designed in Sweden. It is reupholstered with sheepskin. It is in excellent condition.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and grey beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.75"H x 28.5"W x 29.25"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.25"
Arm Heigh...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950's Modernist Ebonized Wood Italian Dining Chairs In Donghia Mohair Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous set of 6 1950's modernist ebonized wood Italian dining chairs re-upholstered in Donghia Mohair fabric, fully restored and re-upholstered...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Italian Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush side chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 17.875"W x 16.75"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.625"
All upholstered furnit...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair of painted metal decorative chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of painted metal chairs , the fabric is not perfect must be change probably
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Adrian Pearsall mid-century modern sculptural lounge chair in parchment chenille, United States, Circa 1960s
A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s visionary approach to mid-centur...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage leather 'Director's chair' with buttoned back and seat in a beautiful chocolate brown colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality...
Category
English Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Sculptural Danish Modern Brutalist Chairs in Pine & Lambswool, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A neat set of 6 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, upholstered in a fine quality shearling lambswool. Made by Glostrup Møbelfabrik in the 1970s. These chairs have a really stron...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Pine
Rattan and bent bamboo daybed, Italian manufacture, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful and well preserved rattan and bent bamboo daybed, Italian manufacture, 1960s
Dreams of distant lands, coastal landscapes, and summer beaches are gently evoked by the cha...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Angular Club Chair w/ Tapered Supports in Velvet Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This subtle and thoughtfully designed Mid-Century Modernist Angular Club Chair W/ Tapered Supports in moss Green Velvet Holly Hunt Upholstery originates from the United States, Circa...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Old Hickory, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and blue velvet lounge chair produced by Old Hickory, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 44.0"W x 34.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.5"
Arm Height (inches): ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Set of 2 original Italian armchairs Model "Lady" by Marco Zanuso, Arflex 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of “Lady” Armchairs, Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950s
This Italian pair of armchairs was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s and manufactured by Arflex.
They are still covered i...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Steel
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and leather upholstered seats.
Dimensions:
Side chairs...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and floral-printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Vintage fabric in fair to distressed condition, ideally reupholstered.
Overall Dime...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Camel Saddle Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage camel saddle stool with etched pyrography designs and newly upholstered seat cushion.
Category
Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Geoffrey Harcourt F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1967
Designed in 1967 by acclaimed British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, the F588 swivel chair is a cele...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Metal
A Hexagon Stool in Oak, Reupholstered Seat in Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern stool in oak with curly legs, the hexagon seat reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A fine stoo...
Category
Danish Baroque Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Arnold Madsen Attribution, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige floral-embroidered fabric and wood settee or sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Design attributed to Arnold Madsen.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.5"H x 49.7...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern White Fiberglass Armchair Designed by Lloyd Schwan Italy 90s ca
Located in Palermo, IT
Armchair made from a single piece of reinforced fiberglass, bent and shaped to create the desired structure, giving it a sculptural appearance. The shell is white high gloss lacquered. Base in gray powder-coated metal in a circular shape. Designed by Lloyd Schwan...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, Brazil, c. 1961.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5"H x 27.375"W x 30.0"D
Seat...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Folding Scissor Chairs by Ficks Reed C. 1950, Linen, Fir
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of rare Folding Scissor Chairs by Ficks Reed C. 1950, new beige linen upholstery, fir wood.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fir
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Oxblood Red Mid Century
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage Mid-Century English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 3-Seat Sofa Oxblood Red
PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~upholste...
Category
English Chesterfield Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Daybed with Original Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern daybed.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Solid beech frame with its original seat with the original fabric.
The original back rest cushio...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Mid Century Wooden Daybed in Oak, Canvas & Leather by Tage Poulsen, 1950s
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century wooden daybed in stained oak with a canvas upholstery, a dark brown leather cushion and white sheepskin designed and produced by Tage Poulsen in Denmark, 1950...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Mid-Century Rattan and Wicker Red Round Pouf Stool by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic pouf or side table fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly rare French Riviera style pouf was designed by Tito Agnoli in Ital...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage Josef Frank fabric in fair c...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 4 modernist mid-century radar chairs made in Belgium during the 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This set of four radar chairs was made in Belgium during the 1950s. The design is often attributed to Willy Van Der Meeren, though this attribution has never been confirmed. The chai...
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish 1940's Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime mid-scale Danish club or lounge chair made in the 1930-40s. The chairs are very similar to Fritz Hansen's famous model 1669 but exhibits a more rounded armrest. We lo...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Gustaf Axel Berg Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brown floral-printed fabric rocking lounge chair produced by Väsby möbel- & inredningsfabrik AB, Sweden, 1940s. Design attributed to Gustaf Axel Berg.
Overall Dimensions...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Hans Olsen, Lounge Chair, Teak, Steel, Suede, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered tubular steel, teak and brown suede lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Lea Design, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 30.5"W...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Steel
Göran Malmvall modernist pinewood rocking chair, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish modernist rocking chair, model 513, designed by Göran Malmvall for the manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner, Huskvarna. Dating from the late 1940s, it represents a later examp...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Textile, Pine
A Rare Original Chair By Syrie Maugham ca' 1940's
By Syrie Maugham
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare hand painted chair designed by Syrie Maugham and custom made for John Gerald, NYC ca' 1940's. What is rare is that the chair appears to have original upholstery and label unde...
Category
American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's
This lounge chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, shows his distinctive approach to form and structure. Craf...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Wool Velvet, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and cream-white wool velvet slipper chairs or slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75” H x 25” W x 34” D
...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Wood
Cassina - Vico Magistretti Maralunga 2 Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Bern, CH
Vico Magistretti Maralunga two seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina. Dark brown leather. With two adjustable backrests for variable sitt...
Category
Italian Modern Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Pouf Star Motif Skai Faux Leather Moroccan Style 1960s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large and high-quality vintage pouf with a central star or sun motif and a small star in the center, made of high-quality imitation leather, completely in Moroccan style, c...
Category
European Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Paper
Danish Cabinetmaker Oakwood Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of lounge chairs by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The chairs are executed in solid patinated oak with an amazing patina. The chairs retain the original dark blue ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Oak
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Metal, Leather, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and metal "F-444" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.8” H x 32.75” W x 29.5” D
...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Metal
1950's Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish mid-century corner sofa. This sofa was made around 1950 well before corner sofas and sectionals really became a thing and the proportions are reflective of the homes at t...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Beech, Wool, Mohair
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant and organic looking Danish 1930-40s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up throug...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Hexagonal Ottoman by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon - three available
Located in San Francisco, CA
A hexagonal ottoman designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Heritage-Henredon collaboration. Features a mahogany base with faceted feet and carved Taliesin detailing, topped with a so...
Category
American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
De Sede DS-80 Daybed, Perriand Style, Mid Century
By De Sede
Located in Miami, FL
De Sede DS-80 Daybed, no mattress included. Solid mahogany, some of the slats are warped, please see pictures. Daybed is not signed, cannot guarantee maker. Need a mattress? We can h...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Swiss DeSede DS-66 Cognac Leather Sofa by Carl Larsson, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Bern, CH
De Sede DS-66 cognac leather sofa. Designed by Carl Larsson, 1978.
Produced by DeSede, Switzerland in the late 1970's.
Modular design with the possibility to all further modules as r...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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