Wicker and Iron Zest Chair by Francois Liguori, 1988

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...

Pine wood and steel side chair designed by Knut & Marianne Hagberg in 1982 and produced by Ikea for 2 years in the early 1980s. This model is the rarer version of the more widely pro...

An unattributed Postmodern tubular steel chair of unusual form featuring gun metal grey leather seat and backrest and oversized black rubber cylindrical armrests. Possibly Italian al...

Rare folding cane chair from the aesthetic movement, produced by Thonet, c.1860. In fair condition, with minor scuffs to the frame and a small area...

Postmodern sculptural 'Zest' chair designed by French designer and artist Francois Liguori, circa 1980s. The chair is composed from woven rattan supported by a sculptural wrought ir...

An arresting study of balance and tension, this sculptural chair defies the boundaries of conventional seating. With its woven rattan surface and sinuous iron frame, it evokes both organic fluidity and geometric precision, standing as an artifact of experimental postmodern design. Of Italian provenance and dating to the 1960s, the chair reflects postmodern and Brutalist influences. The interplay of handwoven rattan and blackened iron creates a striking contrast, each material imbued with an inherent honesty that deepens over time. The chair’s composition is a dialogue between weight and weightlessness, structure and softness. The finely woven rattan, marked by the passage of time, bears subtle tonal shifts and a patina that speaks to its authenticity. The iron frame—minimal yet expressive—outlines the form with architectural clarity, emphasizing negative space and sculptural intent. Aged imperfections, from the gentle fraying of the rattan to the darkening of the iron, enrich its character rather than diminish it. Time has bestowed a quiet grandeur upon this piece. Its softened edges, textured patina, and minor surface irregularities serve as testaments to its authenticity, each mark a remnant of its lived history. The structure remains sound, preserving the chair’s distinctive silhouette and presence. At once functional and artistic, this chair offers a commanding yet understated presence within interiors that embrace sculptural furniture, material honesty, and conceptual design. Ideal for settings that honor Brutalist minimalism...

This wonderful pair of wicker armchairs from the mid-20th century, designed by Californian designer Francis Mair, is a modern interpretation of classic rattan craftsmanship. It featu...

Wicker and Iron Chair by Frederic Weinberg 1950s