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Illum Wikkelso Genius lounge chairs CFC Silkeborg Denmark, 1960
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Superb shaped pair of “Genius” lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by CFC
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique Vittorio Dassi dining chairs manufactured in Italy 1950. These chairs feature beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Plia Folding Chair
Located in toronto, CA
The symbol of a new era focused on plastic: this is how the 1967 plia chair was received when it
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Italian Midcentury Set of Six Chairs Chiavari
By Chiavari
Located in bari, IT
.
The Chiavari chair is an extraordinary invention from 1807, thanks to the great creative genius of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' Chair, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Naples, IT
Design Classic Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' chair.
"The Symbol of a New Era focused on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
Herman Miller chairs. Renowned for their innovative approach, the Eameses revolutionized the concept of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
chair are excellent examples of Finn Juhl’s genius within his field and his characteristic way of
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 CAB Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The CAB chair was designed by Mario Bellini in 1977 for Cassina, Italy. Mario Bellini (1935) is an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner W2 Teak Chairs Four
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional set of four original 'W2' model chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Michel Arnoult Ouro Preto Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury, 1964
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Whitstable, GB
A pair of "Ouro Preto" Chairs
Manufactured by Mobília Contemporãnea
The Ouro Preto chair is an
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Imbuia
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Campanino Chiavari chair by Gaetano Descalzi for Fratelli Levaggi 1950s
By Fratelli Levaggi, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
.
"The Chiavari chair is an exceptional invention that we owe to the great genius Giuseppe Gaetano
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Lacquer
H 34.65 in W 16.74 in D 15.36 in
José Zanine Caldas. "Scissors" chair, c. 1950 Vinyl, wood and tapestry
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in PARIS, FR
design, and this "Scissors" chair testifies to his creative genius and commitment to innovation. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Restored Beige French Art Deco Chair, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
French Art Deco chairs, designed by Jules Leleu.
Material: Mahogany
Completely restored, surface
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs Attributed to Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova, Italy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
for Rima Padova in the 1970s, this chair bears the unmistakable imprint of Rinaldi's artistic genius
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Wrought Iron chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Whitstable, GB
Awesome unique chairs by Zanine!
In true 1950s style, these rare and unique pieces are
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mathieu Matégot Set of 2 chairs and 2 armchairs in perforated metal 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Mathieu Matégot Set of 2 chairs and 2 armchairs in wrought iron 1950 from the "Carré d'As" series
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Chico Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues to Mr. Bloch Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
genius of Brazil circa 1990, these chairs boast dimensions of 57.5cm in width, 52cm in depth, and 76.5cm
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.12 in W 22.64 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Black, Series7 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
from the creative genius of designer Arne Jacobsen in 1955. This iconic Series 7™ chair seamlessly
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Finn Juhl Model 48 Chair by Baker, in Teak and Maple (2 available)
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Diego, CA
*Currently being restored*
This set of 2 Finn Juhl Model 48 Chairs by Baker feature solid teak and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple, Teak
Mid-Century set of 4 "Plia" Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1970s Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of four emblematic "Plia" folding chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1967 and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Restored French Art Deco Chairs Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929, 2 Pieces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of French Art Deco chairs designed by Jules Leleu.
Material: Rosewood / palisander
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Rosewood
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 26.38 in
Set of Six Italian Chairs by Arch. Vito Sangirardi for Pallante shop, Bari
Located in Milano, IT
Rare set of six Italian chairs designed by architect Vito SanGirardi for the Pallante shop in Bari
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Lounge Chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition lounge chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1920's for the Tokyo Imperial
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set 6 Chiavari Chairs in Walnut, Straw Seat by Fratelli Levaggi for Cassina 1960
By Cassina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
creative genius of Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi.
The chair immediately appeared in all its singularity: a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Walnut
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Style Easy Chairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dive deep into the world of timeless Scandinavian design with our elegant pair of Oak Easy Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chair by Jordan Mozer
By Jordan Mozer, Disney Studios
Located in Chattanooga, TN
contribution to the world of the design. Crafted from the genius of Jordan Mozer, this solid aluminum chair
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
LV8 Cinema Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
It's not just a seat; it's a front-row ticket to Gastone Rinaldi's creative genius and classic
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Collection Regency Tub Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency upholstered tub chairs in the Egyptian style decorated in deep vert
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
(4) Finn Juhl for France & Son Teak Model 197 Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Norwalk, CT
197 chairs. A testament to Juhl’s unparalleled craftsmanship and visionary style, each chair is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
When Hans J. Wegner designed this chair in 1963 it was a little too radical for the public and it
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Chrome & Velvet Cantilever Chair, 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chrome cantilever dining chair that echoes Mies van der Rohe's Modernist genius. The sleek chrome
Category
Vintage 1980s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chairs by Jordan Mozer Set of 5
By Jordan Mozer, Disney Studios
Located in Chattanooga, TN
contribution to the world of the design. Crafted from the genius of Jordan Mozer, this solid aluminum chair
Category
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of early edition Clam chairs, which were designed in 1944 in Copenhagen for Madsen
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bentwood
Classic Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
chair, which began production in 1948 ottoman to follow in 1950 . The Womb chair, is genius in its
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Jordan Mozer for Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chairs Set, Fully Restored
By Jordan Mozer, Disney Studios
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, these "Armillry Chairs" are a stunning contribution to the world of the design. Crafted from the genius
Category
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 18.75 in D 26.5 in
Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
Emanating from the creative genius of Joaquim Tenreiro, this circa 1947 rocking chair embodies an
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 37.8 in
Pair of Tripod Lounge Chairs by Pavel Novak, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs show, we are lucky to witness it. Described as a "bedroom genius" whose life and work would have
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovak Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Grand Repos Lounge Chair D80 by Jean Prouvé for Tecta, Germany, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
interior setting. Experience the legacy of Jean Prouvé's design genius with this lounge chair, a testament
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 25.2 in D 42.52 in
Pair of Viscount David Linley Sycamore Wood Pimlico Occasional Side Chairs
By David Linley
Located in GB
Linley side chairs
A very good looking and well made pair of designer side chairs, they are quite
Category
20th Century English Country Side Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
H 36.62 in W 21.07 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Mogens Lassen Style Danish Midcentury Lounge or Club Chairs, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Immerse yourself in the golden age of design with our exquisite pair of lounge club chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Mid-century Lounge Chair with ottoman by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
In the landscape of mid-century modern furniture, the collaborative genius of Carlo Hauner and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
1990s Baker Furniture Sculptural Carved Wood Lion Barrel Tub Chairs, Set of 2
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dramatic pair of large scaled barrel tub chairs with carved lion heads and realistic carved legs
Category
1990s English Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35 in W 36 in D 33 in
Danish Modern Easy Chair with Exotic Wood Arms and Oak Legs, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
almost the whole of what is now seen as the classic period of early modern Danish design. This easy chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
H 29.93 in W 26.19 in D 29.34 in
Hans J. Wegner "Venus" Lounge Chair Fritz Hansen Model "FH 1736" in Teak & Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Venus chair illustrates designer and cabinet-maker Hans J. Wegner's genius by showing features of his
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 26.78 in
Lounge Chairs by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton, Gray Boucle, 1980's, a Pair
By Stanley Jay Friedman, Brueton
Located in Culver City, CA
These lounge chairs are absolutely stunning! A Pair of Iconic Lounge Chairs by Stanley Jay Friedman
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 36 in D 36 in
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Milo Baughman Chrome & Cane Square Tub Chair Blue Rust Fabric 1438 Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage chrome and cane square tub chair with blue & rust fabric Model #1438 designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 30.5 in D 34.5 in
Set of Four "Airport-Chairs", Model AP37, by Hans J. Wegner and AP Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
.
The combination of Wegner's design genius and AP Stolen's craftsmanship ensures that these chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Aziza Easy Chair by Hugo França, Brazil 2017
By Hugo França
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
This lounge chair is an unique piece in pequi wood made in Brazil in 2017, by contemporary designer
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
H 47.2 in W 23.6 in D 22.8 in
Set Six ‘Trieste’ Dining Chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Saffa
Located in Chicago, IL
, Italy, these exquisite chairs stand as testament to Ulrich's design genius, embodying an innovative
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage Italian Rope Seat Dining Chairs- Set of Four
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Trenton, NJ
genius in every curve and joint.
This set of four vintage Italian dining chairs is an exceptional find
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Midway 2" Chairs & Table Set, 1914
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brescia , Brescia
The Model 603 Midway 2 Chairs and Matching Table, expertly crafted by the legendary Frank Lloyd
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 10
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
, these chairs feature a patinated iron four-leg structure. The genius of the designer is particularly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 12
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
" for Cassina, these chairs feature a patinated iron four-leg structure. The genius of the designer is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 4
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
, these chairs feature a patinated iron four-leg structure. The genius of the designer is particularly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
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