Scultura 190 Lounge Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Rare Scultura 190 lounge chair. Designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti. Still in its original upholstery.
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Scultura 190 Lounge Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Rare Scultura 190 lounge chair. Designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti. Still in its original upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,590 / item
Channeled Leather Counter Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
modern channeled leather counter stool
Metal
Anonima Castelli DSC 106 Chair With Armrests in Veneered Wood, Giancarlo Piretti
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In 1965 Giancarlo Piretti designed the 106 chair model. Now an integral part of the history of design, it is present throughout the world. The interweaving of lines that defines the ...
Steel
$645 / item
Bohemian Rattan Side Chair
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
The side chair features a woven medallion back and a sculptural circular design, giving any room a light, handcrafted feel. Its natural finish and open frame show off the detailed ra...
Rattan
$4,500 / item
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The ottoman has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on each side....
Bronze
SN3 Stool by Pierre Chareau. Ecart Reissue.
Located in MADRID, ES
From the so-called "Wood-metal" period, considered as one of the most accomplished of Pierre Chareau's modern production, the T Stool, or SN3, stands as an emblematic creation by the...
Steel
Architectural Concrete Bench by Martin Kleppe, Germany, circa 2011
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade bench made of concrete by german artist Martin Kleppe. Martin Kleppe studied at the Art Academy Düsseldorf with Tony Cragg from 1993 to 1999 and graduated as a master student.
Concrete
Set of 2 BNF Chaise Chairs by Dominique Perrault & Gaelle Lauriot Prevost
Located in Geneve, CH
BNF chaise chair by Dominique Perrault & Gaelle Lauriot Prevost Materials: nickel-plated metal structure, backrest in doussié-lingué veneer Dimensions: D 64 x W 59 x H 114 cm The new chair of the National Library of France is an important seat, adapted to this prestigious place and designed by Gaelle Lauriot Prevost and Dominique Perrault of DPA. It is in satin nickel-plated metal, with a molded beech seat, covered with dust-lingual wood veneer. COEDITION is a French publisher of high-end contemporary furniture created in 2014. Thanks to the diversity of the languages ??of its international designer's partners, COEDITION is an avant-garde brand, with the concern and the desire for sustainability. They are selected with great care. Among other things, solid woods and veneers are, depending on their origins and terms of supply. Our manufacture is only made in Italy, with the best craftsmen in the profession, committed to quality and the environment. Today 13 great designers are creating exclusive collections for COEDITION: Patricia Urquiola, Patrick Jouin, Luca Nichetto, Rodolfo Dordoni, Shin Azumi ”, Michael Anastassiades, Olivier Gagnère, Dominique Perrault and Gaelle Lauriot Prévost, Marco Zanuso Jr., Arnaud and Aki Cooren, and finally Alain Moatti. Our catalog offers furniture for the home, public places, reception areas, restaurants, hotels. Our raw materials are carefully selected, solid woods and veneers, according to their origins. Dominique Perrault Laureate of the Imperial Premium and member of the Institute, Dominique Perrault, architect, and urban planner, is professor and director of the Underground Architecture Laboratory (SUB LAB) at EPFL, Switzerland. From the National Library of France, his main projects include the Velodrome and the Olympic Swimming...
Nickel
$26,410 / item
Black Rockchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Rockchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: width 98cm, height 135cm, depth 99cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polis...
Gold Leaf
Chair Post Steltman by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia Redesign Collection
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Chair re-designed by Alessandro Guerriero for the Alchimia Redesign Collection., in collaboration with Studio Superego for Superego Editio...
Plexiglass
$5,958 / item
Indoor Matilda Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor matilda sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Dimensions: 100cm x 230 cm x H 63cm. Th...
Rattan
De Sede DS-880/23 Comfortable Sofa in Cuoio Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The adrenaline surges, the heart beats faster, an unusually comforting feeling takes hold in the stomach, and suddenly it seems as if the world is frozen in place: even the ancient G...
Upholstery
$49,502
Hole Sofa
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Hole Sofa - a masterpiece that harmonizes fluid design with sculptural precision. Its undulating curves and organic silhouette evoke the essence...
Sheepskin
$28,000 / item
Home Cinema Electric Reclining Sofa By Jacobo Ventura
Located in New York, NY
Relax 4 seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This modular sofa with its impeccable proportions offers a wide variety of compositions ...
Metal, Wire
Viva Gradient 011 Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient 011 Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Kangaroo Chair by Pierre Jeanneret: Modern Oak Frame & Wicker Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kangaroo chair , Hommage A Pierre Jeanneret, by Cassina -A design armchair known for its minimalist lines and unpretentious materials, poised between modern European ideals and the ...
Oak, Cane
$49,502
Nebula Cloud Sofa
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Immerse yourself in the boundless comfort of the Nebula Cloud Sofa - 49,502,064a bold statement piece inspired by the ethereal forms of cosmic clouds. Its s...
Sheepskin
Reeves Swivel Bar or Counter Stool W/ Ash stained Walnut legs & Brass Finish.
Located in Westport, CT
Swivel bar stool with Ash legs stained Walnut #2 and satin brass finish accents. Seat and back shown upholstered in green leather. Available in bar height (30" seat height), counter ...
Metal
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Zürich, CH
These items express a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. They are simple, self-evident, and direct. They are made out of ...
Steel
Baleri Italia Tatone Pouf in Black Fabric by Enrico Baleri & Denis Santachiara
By Enrico Baleri, Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This family of minimalist objects, whose ancestor is Tato, emphasizes whatever is strongly visual and chromatic, without of course overlooking the functional. They are at their best ...
Fabric
Contemporary black lacquered green velvet Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair...
Brass
Herman Miller Setu Side Chair Metal Mesh Desk Office Swivel Chair - Single
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herman Miller Setu Swivel Side Chair. Circa 21st Century, Pre-owned. Measurements: 35" H x 19" W x 22" D x 19" Seat height.
Metal
2020s Philippe Starck for Emeco Icon Side Chair in Brushed Aluminum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Icon side chair, initially designed by Philippe Starck for Emeco in 2004. This example dates to the 2020s. The piece is constructed from anodized aluminum, and it comes wi...
Aluminum
Limes New Sofa in Avant Après Upholstery and Armrest with Roll by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limes New is a sofa that upholds Saba’s philosophical approach to a larger furnishing project: “Everything slides, everything changes” elaborates Parmenide, who ignited the creative ...
Upholstery
Minotti Outdoor Tape Lounge Chairs: Modern Italian Design in Steel
By Minotti
Located in Dallas, TX
Minotti outdoor Tape lounge chairs in excellent condition. Upholstery is Butterfly color Oliva. Strapping is Licorice.
Steel
Arflex Marius&Marius Three-seater Sofa in Leather by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in 1970, the Marius&Marius sofa and armchair stem from a precise reflection on the balance between function and design. The generous shapes, ...
Metal
Nodone Model Armchair by DM Gugliermetto - F. Mello for Gugliermetto Experience
By Franco Mello and Diego Maria Gugliermetto, Gugliermetto Experience
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Nodone model armchair designed by DM Gugliermetto and Franco Mello and produced by Gugliermetto Experience in 2012. The exaggeration of the particular reveals harmonic and enveloping...
Rubber, Fabric
Milo Baughman Rosewood Loveseat, Hand-Crafted, Modern Design, USA
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War design rosewood loveseat with chrome trim on cylindrical feet having light beige upholstery (designed by MILO BAUGHMAN)
Rosewood
Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in grey cotton velvet with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Carver Chair is the latest edition to our signature collection – 12 years in the making. Sister of the original Stuart Scott piece, the Isabella Dining Chair, the Carver...
Walnut, Velvet
$2,571 / item
Felix Slipper Chair, Cinnamon Velvet
Located in Isleworth, GB
Our Felix slipper chair is the versatility hero. It sits just as well in the sitting room as it does in the bedroom or dressing room. The Felix shape is an adaptation of our Elio arm...
Polyester
$1,584Sale Price / set|20% Off
Thonet Softec Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
Located in Tucson, AZ
Chairs feature David Rowland's patented "Soflex" seat and back in original school bus color vinyl plastisol on tubular chrome frame. - Soflex is a material invented by Rowland in 1973 in which sinuous metal springs are dipped in vinyl plastisol. When cured, the plastisol hardens and holds the springs together, forming a thin, open-mesh, resilient seating material. It is easy to see Rowland's design beginning as early as 1952 with his "Transparent Chair" for The No-Sag Spring Company of Detroit and his 1957 Zig Zag Cantilever Chair. The Softec Chair...
Steel, Wire
$3,608Sale Price / item|20% Off
"Flag" Modern Couch and Chaise Longue in Knit Fabric, Wood Feet
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
Extra Deep Fully Upholstered Sofa With Minimalist Design & Ergonomic Proportions
Located in New York, NY
This extra deep sofa explores proportion through mass, softness, and continuous curvature. The design is defined by its monolithic silhouette, gently r...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$10,500
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber tuxedo sofa . We have upgraded this sofa with complete new set of springs and upholstered it in Pierre Frey's Chenille Saint ...
Upholstery, Wood
Taliesin Armchair from the Riverview Terrace Restaurant by Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taliesin Armchair from the Riverview Terrace Restaurant by Frank Lloyd Wright A sculptural armchair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Riverview Terrace Restaurant in Spring Green, Wisconsin. The chair has a solid oak frame with a semicircular backrest and curved arms, reflecting Wright’s geometric style. Upholstered in a textured brick red fabric original to the period. Branded ‘Taliesin’ to the underside. Chair is in original condition. Provenance: Riverview Terrace Restaurant, Spring Green, WI Stuart Grannen, Architectural Artifacts...
Oak
Modern sculptural COM handmade in Portugal Double Arch bar stool by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hold On Daybed in Wenge Wood with Upholstered Seat
By Nicola Gallizia, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The daybed, HOLD ON, fits dynamically into the company’s collection and is an integral part of the family of padded items designed by Nicola Gallizia. The solid ash structure defines a profile with rigorous lines marked by a design complexity that emerges in the details inserted between the different sections, almost emphasising its solidity. The circular cushions...
Wood
Moroso Pacific Armchair in Linen by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pacific is the continuation of a design process begun in 2010 with the iconic Redondo collection by Patricia Urquiola. “It’s the evolution of a collection that over recent years has ...
Steel
$1,375 / item
Robert Josten Cast Aluminum Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Josten cast aluminum dining chair upholstered in black vinyl.
Aluminum
Dondolo Lounge Chair in Black with Stainless Steel, Recycled Leather & Mahogany
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Considering I come from Torino, the car manufacturing capital, it only made sense that at some point I would extend my work to the automobile industry. I went scavenging through car junk yards and found that the aftermath of that industry produced a wealth of beautiful and extremely well made products which could be re-utilized into making furniture, hence the birth of 'Dondolo'. It's a rocking chair with a foot in the past and one in the future. Still benefitting from the factory-issue moving parts, the original leather Alfa Romeo 166 seat reclines and heats at will, powered by an eco-friendly gel based battery which can be charged with any power outlet. By means of two periscopic arms, it has the added comfort of providing a swinging, retractable work table to rest your laptop, and an efficient dimmable warm-toned LED light, housed in what was a beautiful metal FIAT 500...
Stainless Steel
Coexist - Contemporary Stainless Steel Bench, Sculptural Modern Seating
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary sculptural bench in stainless steel, designed as part of the Coexist collection. This piece is defined by its clean architectural lines and reflective metallic surface, ...
Stainless Steel
$14,840
Contemporary Carpet Chair
By Mousarris
Located in Timisoara, RO
Carpet Chair Each Carpet Chair Is Crafted From A Selection Of Fine Persian Carpets, Meticulously Handmade Over A Span Of Up To Four Months. The Intricate Patterns And Vibrant Colors...
Textile
2000s Pair of Modern Folding Director's Chairs in Black with Canvas Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of modern folding director's chairs. The designer and manufacturer are unknown, but these pieces date to the 2000s. They are comprised of a metal frame and have a canv...
Metal
$2,960Sale Price|30% Off
Ligne Roset High Back Magenta Ploum Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Ligne Roset Ploum Sofa, a luxurious addition to any living space. This unique sofa features a plush, curved design that provides ulti...
Fabric, Foam
Handmade Noor Armchair in Bouclé and Velvet Upholstery by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Noor Armchair is a seamless blend of organic curves and luxurious materials, designed to bring both sophistication and comfort into any living space. Wrapped in a sumptuous combi...
Bouclé, Velvet
Modern Mary Leather Dining Chairs, Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Mary Leather Dining Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mary leather dining chair transcends the ordinary with its modern design and exquisite craftsmanship. Defined by clean lines and upholstered in luxurious Italian leather, it offers a seductive appearance and an inviting feel. The stiletto legs accentuate its unique form, making Mary a sophisticated leather dining chair that seamlessly complements contemporary dining spaces. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Mary Dining Chair can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Mary Chair...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$17,075 / item
Frame L-Shaped Chaise Longue
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Frame series, this design represents the angular module of that design, here offered separately stressing its standalone potential as comfortable chaise longue for taking...
Aluminum
Set of 4 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Brass, Steel
Wendell Castle, Triad Chair, Gold Leaf and Fibreglass, USA 2007, limited edition
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Wendell Castle Triad Chair, USA 2007 gel coated fibreglass with gold leaf etched signature and date to underside Castle '07 with limited edition no. 5/8 86cm high, 86cm deep, 91cm w...
Gold Leaf
$2,036 / item
Indoor Manolo Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor manolo easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, nylon, steel. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Dimensions: ...
Steel
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Gordon Modern Dining Chairs, 1901, White Leather
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Gordon Modern Dining Chairs, 1901, White Leather These modern dining chairs, 1901 for Craft Associates Furniture in white leather are expertly handcra...
Leather, Walnut
Kwado upholstered Armchair by Sebastian Herkner for Cappellini
By Sebastian Herkner, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The German designer Sebastian Herkner strengthens his collaboration with Cappellini through the Kwado armchair, a padded seat characterized by a play of solids and voids that enhance...
Upholstery
$5,485 / item
Bold Love Seat - Sancho 004
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Expressing modern design excellence, the Bold Love Seat is a testament to the artistry of luxury living. Decades of design expertise are showcased through an elegant and refined aest...
Cotton
$1,650 / set
Puzzle Chair and Table by David Kawecki
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Puzzle chair and table by David Kawecki are striking pieces of furniture that blend modern design with a playful aesthetic. Crafted from laser-cut wood, each piece is meticulousl...
Wood
Italian rattan and chromed metal armchair by Lyda Levi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian rattan and chromed metal armchair by Lyda Levi, 1970s Armchair with rectangular base. The supporting structure is made of chromed metal rod with a square section, and makes u...
Metal
Baker Furniture Contemporary Ottoman Stools - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Contemporary ottoman stools - Pair Each ottoman measures: 25 wide x 25 deep x 17 inches high This set is in Great Vintage Condit...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,684Sale Price|50% Off
Camerich Lazy Time Three Seater Sofa
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the epitome of comfort and style - the Lazy Time Three Seater Sofa by Camerich. Crafted with high quality materials and designed with utmost attention to detail, this sof...
Steel
Saba Paso Doble Two-seater Modular Sofa by Nicola Pavan
By Saba Italia, Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paso Doble is the new seating system designed by Nicola Pavan. A project that redefines the concept of relaxation, not only as a functional element for comfort, but as an aesthetic ...
Fabric, Upholstery
Rush cane armchair designed John Hutton for Donghia 1980s mahogany accents
By John Hutton
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Heavy well made John Hutton design for Donghia from DD Building NYC. No longer in production.
Rush
$6,868 / item
Copper Nido by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Copper Nido by Imperfettolab 2008 Dimensions: W 130 x D 97 x H 66 cm. Materials: Varnished fibreglass, metal base. Copper finish Imperfetto lab Who we are? We are a family. ...
Metal, Copper
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