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Item Ships From: Africa
Leaf Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor White
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The leaf hanging swing chair is fluid and organic. The chair is inspired by nature and is reminiscent of organic leaf shapes with its veins flowing out f...
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
L'INSOLENTE Contemporary Chair in Oak and Pink Velvet by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
L'INSOLENTE Chair by Alexandre Ligios, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Oak and velvet.
W 17.7" x D 19.7" X H 33.5"
The contemporary-designed chair features a solid oak frame, addin...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Italian Vintage Mid-Century Armchairs, Set of Two, 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian 20th-century vintage curved chairs fully restored condition with new off-white upholstery, black re-lacquered legs -they were init...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
HONG KONG Contemporary Pink Velvet Chair by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
HONG KONG Chair by Alexandre Ligios, Represented by Tuleste Factory
W 35.4" x H 29.5" x D 33.5"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics.
Geometric shapes and sharp lines. Modern and r...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of French Midcentury Metal and Velvet Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A very cool pair of chairs made in France in the 1950s designed with black tubular steel frame in its original vintage condition, highlighted by meticulously restored red velvet upho...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Africa - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Shaker Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Shaker sofa by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 110 L X 240 D X 92.3 H cm
Materials: walnut timbe, nylon rope, leather upholstry
Founded by South Africans and...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Nylon, Walnut
Pair of Italian Velvet Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of mid-century modern Italian chairs designed by Giancarlo Bovini and composed of metal and fully restored at our atelier in a bright new red upholstery.
The design is well-p...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Africa - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Soft Leather Sling Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostrich fluff lounge chair by Egg Designs.
Dimensions: 92 L X 76 D X 85 H cm
Materials: bronzed steel, brass buttons, ostrich feather trim...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Modern Steel Outdoor Basket Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Basket hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. It is simple and striking in its visual appeal.
The twig pattern detail ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Original Edition Nagasaki Chair by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A highly rare original Mathieu Matégot "Nagasaki" chair designed in 1954 and one of his best known creations.
It incarnates the innovative techniques Matégot is praised for: The thre...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960's Danish Lounge Chair by Ole Gjerlov Knudssen for France & Søn
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Paris, FR
A Mid-Century Modern Danish collectible cool low lounge chair designed Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn. The sleek teak frame and upholstery are impeccably restored by our atelie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Minimal Modern Outdoor Sling Hanging Swing Chair, Rubin and Forest
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our outdoor sling hanging chair is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material.
The Slings ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Africa - Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Outdoor Hanging Chair in Sandy Earth tomes
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our Outdoor Sling hanging chair swing seat is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material.
The Slings can be ordered as a single but also works together as a pair which is slightly different from each other – making an interesting and fun ‘twin’ look. Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Africa - Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Debossed Leaf Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space.
Pairing the purity of simple tubular steel with the sensual warmth of natural hide, it has a sleek look and an air of functional elegance.
The Debossed Pattern is pressed into the Thick Natural Leather leaving an indentation of the pattern.
The patterns available are inspired by nature, including a selection of leaves as well as a geometric pattern that is our interpretation of a deconstructed giraffe pattern.
Coming soon are debossed patterns of South Africa’s Little 5; the Elephant Shrew, Buffalo Weaver, Leopard Tortoise...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mattiwatta Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Mattiwatta Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 950 L X 77.5 D X 80 H
Materials: Solid Cast Polished Brass, Brass, Fabric Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partne...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Promise - Wood and Multicolor Veneer Chairs
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
artistic man and woman drawing on the back of the chair made of wood and multicolor veneer chairs ( green, orange, off white, dark blue and dark red )
Materials: Wood and multicolor ...
Category
2010s Egyptian Africa - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Strelitzia Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Strelitzia dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 70 L x 70 D x 90 H cm
Materials: solid cast brass, handmade wool upholstery, Castors
Founded by South Africans and life partne...
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass
LE VOYAGEUR Contemporary Chair in Walnut and Curly Wool by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
LE VOYAGEUR Chair by Alexandre Ligios, Represented By Tuleste Factory
Walnut and Curly Wool
39.4" Dia (excluding spikes) x 29.5" H
Seat height: 15.75"
A jewel within your interio...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Studio Stirling Twin Deal Ochre Soft Leather Sling, Free Shipping
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Recliner 'Single' Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The recliner hanging swing chair is sculptural and dynamic. Fluid and organic, they lend themselves for use as functional art pieces. The chair shape is inspired by the Cape Cobra...
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and yolk with leather upholstery. The swing chair can be ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Marble Chair by Jonathan Hansen
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble low table by Jonathan Hansen
12 Editions + 1 AP
Dimensions: 40.6 x 50.8 x 71 cm
Materials: Calacatta marble, architectural bronze, resin
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sling Cactus Vegan Leather Hanging Swing Seat, Green
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our SLING hanging chair is crafted with Cactus leather – a highly-sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The Cactus leather is made from the Nopal cactus, also known as the prickly pear.
The cactus leather seat and the piping of the bolster is lined with unique South African Original Three Cats Shwe Shwe fabric.
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of cactus leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space. It has a sleek look and an air of functional elegance.
Each one is handmade with care by our craftsmen to ensure form-fitting comfort, perfect for any indoor or under cover patio space.
The Sling comes with a cactus leather bolster for comfort.
Here are some reasons why we are using cactus leather:
• it takes approximately three leaves of cactus to create one linear meter [preferable to
meter, unless specifically addressing American market] of cactus leather
• cacti absorb carbon dioxide, converting it into plant carbohydrates to build strong bodies...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Studio Stirling Twin Set Bubble
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are striking in its visual appeal. The chair has been designed to be very comfortable and relaxi...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Large Ostrich Fluff Ottoman by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Large ostrich fluff ottoman by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 100 L x 100 D x 40 H cm
Materials: Ostrich feather trim, velvet upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Gr...
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Feathers
Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Bronze Leather, 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Soft Leather & Mild Steel Hanging Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
21st-Century Modern Contemporary Genuine Leather Suspended/Hanging Sling Chair in Brown Ochre by Studio Stirling.
Category
2010s South African Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 100 L X 80 D X 110 H cm
Materials: Polished Stainless Steel, Leather
Founded by South Africans...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimal Steel Hanging Chair in Black for Indoor or Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Lucky Bean or Coral tree, Erythrina Lysistemon is a species of deciduous tree that is native to South Africa. This hanging chair is inspired by the pods and vibrant red seeds of ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Jetson Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 97 L X 86.6 D X 66 H cm
Materials: Lucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, G...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Modern Sling Chair in Genuine South African Leather
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Africa - Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Modern Nest Chair in Black for Indoor or Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Africa - Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Leaf Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In / Outdoor 21st Century Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Leaf hanging swing chair is fluid and organic. The chair is inspired by nature and is reminiscent of organic leaf shapes with its veins flowing out from the centre. It is simple ...
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Studio Stirling Small Wheel Modern Minimal
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Wheel swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece.
The chair has an open yet enveloping feel.
The pattern ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sun Bubble Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In/Outdoor White 21st Century
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel.
The is available in modern patterns that are striking in its visual appeal.
The chair has been designed to be ve...
Category
2010s Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pangolin Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Pangolin sofa by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 200 L x 130 D x 75 H
Materials: Foam inner, leather upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg is ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
Malta Bouclé Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Malta Boucle dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 70 L X 68 D X 70 H
Materials: Walnut Timber, Brass, Grey Bouche Upholstery
Founded by South Afr...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The WHEEL swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece.
The chair has an open yet enveloping feel.
The pattern ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Walnut Timber, Rattan, Solid Brass, Bronzed steel and Linen Livingston Bar Stool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Livingston bar stool is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This modern style bar stool ha...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Oromo Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Oromo dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 65 L x 62 D x 97 H cm
Materials: Solid Walnut timber, brass buttons, Boucle fabric upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life pa...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke, luxury lounge chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This lounge chair is part of the Stellar collection which consists of a lounge, ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ceramic, Walnut
Sherpa Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Sherpa lounge chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 95 L X 90 D X 77 H cm
Materials: Solidcast brass, Boucle upholstry, Shou Sugi ban hard wood
Founded by South Africans and life par...
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sling Oil Tanned Leather Brown
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Each oil tanned leather sling hanging chair has been handcrafted by our leather artisans.
The leather is specially treated and made to change color when handling it but reverts back...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Debossed Geometric Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space.
Pairing the purity of simple tubular steel with the sensual warmth of natural hide, it has a sleek look and an air of functional elegance.
The Debossed Pattern is pressed into the Thick Natural Leather leaving an indentation of the pattern.
The patterns available are inspired by nature, including a selection of leaves as well as a geometric pattern that is our interpretation of a deconstructed giraffe pattern.
Coming soon are debossed patterns of South Africa’s Little 5; the Elephant Shrew, Buffalo Weaver, Leopard Tortoise...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lucky Bean Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern 21st Century in/Outdoor Gold
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The lucky bean or coral tree, Erythrina lysistemon is a species of deciduous tree that is native to South Africa. This hanging chair reminds us of the cocoo...
Category
2010s South African Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Big Crocco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Crocco lounge chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 68 L X 71 D X 80 H cm
Materials: Solid Etched Brass, Walnut Timber, Ardmore Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life part...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design, the backrest of this chair has a tactile, sculpted surface that is meticulously, mechanically carved, the entire process taking over 50 hours. This nod to 70's furniture and surface design fused with sensual curves and a minimal aesthetic results in a highly individual unique lounge chair design.
The Oromo lounge chair is upholstered in a cream boucle, this upholstery together with the carved walnut timber backrest gives the chair a distinct mid century modern vibe which will complement most interior design styles...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 81 L X 69 D X 76 H
Materials: Walnut Timber , Ceramic, Fabric Upholstry
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roc...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Leather, Walnut
Modern Upholstered, Cocooning, Olifant Lounge Chair, with Brass Details
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The modern and cocooning olifant lounge chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This lounge chair was named after it's inspiration...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Barstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta barstool designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This Modern style dining room chair has a solid ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/Outdoor 21st Century Gold Square
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 56 L x 50 D x 70 H cm
Materials: Bronze coated steel, leather upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roch...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Studio Stirling "Lucky Bean" Set of 2
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Lucky Bean or Coral tree, Erythrina Lysistemon is a species of deciduous tree that is native to South Africa. This hanging chair is inspired by the pods...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Africa - Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olifant Black Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Olifant black dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 50 L x 53 D x 84 H
Materials: Ceramic, brass handle, black cerused oak, leather upholstery
...
Category
2010s South African Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Petite Ourse Wood Seat by Altin
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite Ourse Wood Seat by Altin
Designed and developed by Yasmine Sfar and Mehdi Kebaier.
Dimensions: D 50 x H 68 cm
Materials: Palm wood.
Hand-carved palm ...
Category
2010s Tunisian Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Massive Oak Outdoor Chair with Rounded Armrests & Oversized Cushion
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-carved massive oak outdoor armchair with rounded armrests and oversized cushion.
Rise to a new level of outdoor chic and comfort. This geometri...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Africa - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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