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Stendig Co. Seating

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Stendig Co. played a pivotal role in introducing modern European furniture to the American market, thanks to the business acumen of founder Charles Stendig.

Around 1950, the Brooklyn, New York–born Stendig (1924–2024) worked for Raymor, a purveyor of modern china and accessories that is best known for distributing designer Russel Wright’s American Modern line of ceramics. While at Raymor, Stendig focused on the company’s less popular pieces that were made in Italy and Scandinavia, recognizing their potential for the American market. In 1955, he left the company and decided to establish Stendig Co.

That year, a chance encounter with a Finnish trade representative led him to furniture company Asko — one of the largest companies operating in Scandinavia. Asko invited him and Joseph Carreiro, a professor at the Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts), to help refine their designs.

At Asko’s production facility in Finland, Stendig met several renowned Finnish designers such as Ilmari Tapiovaara, Tapio Wirkkala and Eero Aarnio, the iconic Ball chair creator. Stendig’s trip there was a success, and Stendig Co. began importing Finnish furniture to the United States.

In 1956, the first Stendig Co. showroom opened in Manhattan. A year later, during a trip to Zurich, Stendig came across a Bauhaus–inspired furniture store featuring pieces by Swiss designers Kurt Thut, Hans Eichenberger and Robert Haussmann, the store’s co-owner. Following a meeting with Haussmann, Stendig became the retailer’s exclusive U.S. distributor.

Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, Stendig Co. imported and sold furniture from influential European designers, including Swiss designer Bruno Rey, Italian architect and industrial designer Vico Magistretti and Hungarian-American architect and designer Marcel Breuer, creator of the Wassily lounge chair.

By the late 1960s, Stendig Co. moved its headquarters to an expansive space on Manhattan’s East Side and opened showrooms in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago, each home to the company’s striking collection of mid-century European armchairs, sofas, dining room chairs, coffee tables and other furnishings. Stendig’s founder was by then representing Italian manufacturers Poltronova and Gufram and bringing revolutionary works of Italian Radical design to American shores.

In 1971, Charles Stendig sold the company to Burlington Industries. He retired in 1976. Today Stendig’s European imports are coveted by interior designers and vintage furniture collectors, and he will be forever known as the man who introduced modern European design to the United States.

Find a range of vintage Stendig Co. furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Stendig Co.
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Leather Weave
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Stendig Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1920s, Michael Thonet's company crafted the iconic No. 811 Bentwood Chair. Josef Hoffmann is commonly credited with creating the "Prague chair," the design is also attribute...
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1960s European Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Pair of Andover Lacquered Chairs by Stendig, 1980s
By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Andover chairs, designed by Davis Allen for Stendig, are where classic meets modern. It’s hard to peel your eyes away from the characteristic black lacquered spindle back, which ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

1960s Vintage Robert Haussmann for Stendig Rh- 304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
By Stendig Co., De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique set of six RH-304 leather chairs designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig / de sede. This set is hand built in the 1960s, these chairs are upholstered in sa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Signed Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Stendig Made in Italy 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Bauhaus legend Marcel Breuer, these iconic chairs were made by the collaborative efforts of Stendig and Gavina during the mid to late 1960s. Stendig was not always just a...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Andover Black Lacquer Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig
By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 Andover Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig in black lacquer with red upholstery. Beautiful spindle back design circa 1980 set of (6) chairs with (2) arm chairs (4) sid...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Mid Century Caramel Brown Leather Lounge Chairs by Stendig 1960s
By Stendig Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This stunning pair of vintage mid century modern lounge chairs were produced by Stendig circa 1960. These matching lou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Stendig Beechwood and Rattan Mid Century Modern Armchair Dining Chairs
By Stendig Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 6 Stendig armchairs. A lovely set of mid century modern dining chairs featuring a beechwood construction with rounded ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Rattan

Olof Kettunen for J. Merivaara Red Lacquered Plywood % Steel Stool Stendig 1950s
By Stendig Co., J.Merivaara, Olof Kettunen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1950s by Olof Kettunen, this example is one of the few imported into the US by Stendig. Stendig wasn't around for a very long time, and no longer has any active showr...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Robert Haussmann for Stendig RH-304 De Sede Chairs Set of 8
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede, Stendig Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique set of (8) RH-304 Suede/ Leather chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig De Sede. This set was made circa 1960. these chairs are upholstered in Ligh...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Robert Haussmann Lounge chairs for Stendig De Sede
By Stendig Co., Robert Haussmann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century Robert Haussmann Lounge chairs for Stendig De Sede. Nice pair of cube club chairs with flat bar chrome frames and tan woven fabric cushions. Labeled Stendig under...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of Eight Mart Stam Gray Leather Chairs for Fasem, Italy 1980s
By Stendig Co., Fasem International, Mart Stam
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Eight Mart Stam Gray Leather Chairs for Fasem, sold by Stendig. Two arm and six side chairs. Made in Italy 1980s. Arm chairs are 22.75” wide.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

"Bastiano" Sofa & Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Three Piece "Bastiano" Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stending, 1960s. Original Labels Intact. Set Includes Three-Seater Sofa + Two Armchairs. Newly Reupholstered in a Beige Cott...
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1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stendig Mid-Century Modern Leather and Steel Frame Loveseat Vintage Classic
By Stendig Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stendig Mid-Century Modern Leather and Steel Frame Loveseat Vintage Classic Good Condition.
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage ‘Andover’ Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig - Set of Four
By Stendig Co., Davis Allen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage armchairs designed by Davis Allen for Stendig, circa 1980s. The set of four armchairs are made from rosewood with a glossy finish. Spindles wrap along the arms and backs of t...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Set of 4 Brown Leather Sling Lounge Armchairs by Stendig
By Stendig Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 brown leather sling lounge armchairs by Stendig. This is a wonderful chic set of leather sling chairs featuring a rich, brown leather, and a matching brown metal frame wit...
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Mid-20th Century Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Leather

Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by the renowned designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. De...
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

1960s Black Lacquered Bankstuhl Chairs by Willy Guhl for Stendig, Set of 6
By Stendig Co., Willy Guhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 6 Bankstuhl caned dining chairs, designed by Willy Guhl. This simple solid model of dining chair is composed of a wood frame with a caned seat and back. This silhou...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Cane

1950's Authentic Le Corbusier Marked STENDIG LC1 Basculant Chairs Thonet Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of very special and original vintage LC1 Basculant Sling chairs. They were designed most notably by Le Corbusier, along with Pi...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

1980s Set of Six Davis Allen Andover Chairs for Stendig in Red Lacquer
By Stendig Co., Davis Allen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Andover Dining Chairs, designed by Davis Allen for Stendig in 1983. This particular set was manufactured in Italy in the mid-80s. The chairs have frames of solid...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer

De Sede Robert Haussmann Model RH 302 Lounge Arm Chair, Leather + Chrome
By Le Corbusier, De Sede, Robert Haussmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite model RH302 lounge chair designed by Robert Haussmann. Built by De Sede in Switzerland and imported to the states by Stendig circa 1960. This model does not surface in the ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Chrome Lounge Chair by Heinz Meier
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Robert Haussmann, Heinz Meier, Stendig Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice Mid-Century Modern lounge chair by Heinz Meier for Landes Furniture. The chair has a chrome rod and wood frame and removable cushions. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Mid-Century Armchairs
By Knoll, Bill Stephens, Stendig Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Bill Stephens for Knoll, two Stending Co chairs. All in the same upholstery with bentwood arms. 4 chairs measure 31 1/2" h x 22 3/4" w x 23" d. Seat height 17...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Wood

‘Andover’ Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig, a Set of 4
By Stendig Co., Davis Allen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of four “Andover” chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig. Black lacquer finish and gray vinyl seats. Retains original “Stendig” and “Collaudo” tags.
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern brown leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Dark Brown full leather. This vintage Pair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus MR 20 Cantilever Arm Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 20 cantilevered cane arm chairs made by Stendig are circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist archit...
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1970s Bauhaus Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Balck full leather. This vintage Pair has ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stendig Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Gray Bouclé
By Stendig Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stendig Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Gray Boucle A pair of finely constructed good condition Stendig tagged and labeled side chairs. Each in a comfortable Bou...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Bauhaus Mr 20 Armchair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 20 cantilevered cane arm chair made by Stendig is circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist architect Ludwig...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Bauhaus MR 10 Side Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 10 cantilevered cane side chairs produced by Stendig are circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist ar...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Three Chrome Frame Prometheus Bar Stools by John Behringer for Stendig
By Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three chrome frame Prometheus bar stools by John Behringer for Stendig. Items feature (3) stackable chrome metal frames, vinyl upholstered seats, original label, sleek sculptural for...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Stendig Living Room, Sofa, Pair of Cube Chairs, New Boucle, Switzerland, Labeled
By Stendig Co., Charles Stendig
Located in Stamford, CT
Sofa & Pair Cube Chairs by Stendig, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid Century Modern, Labeled A rare Mid Century Modern living room ret in prist...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair Stendig Arm Chairs, Switzerland, New Luxurious Boucle, Mid-Century Modern
By Stendig Co., Charles Stendig
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Stendig arm chairs, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid-Century Modern A rare pair of Stendig made in Switzerland arm chairs in a new sheep...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Stendig, New Luxurious Boucle, Switzerland, 1950s
By Stendig Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Sofa by Stendig, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid Century Modern, Labeled. A rare Mid Century Modern sofa by Stendig, made in Switzerland, in a new sheepskin style boucle, thick and rich with fully redone cushions. The box form mid century modern design is supported by a group of heavy chrome circular disk like feet. This sofa has a matching pair of box chairs, fully redone to match, sold separately. Seat height 18 inches. lhSX Stendig Co. played a pivotal role in introducing modern European furniture to the American market, thanks to the business acumen of founder Charles Stendig. Around 1950, the Brooklyn, New York–born Stendig (b. 1924) worked for Raymor, a purveyor of modern china and accessories that is best known for distributing designer Russel Wright’s American Modern line of ceramics. While at Raymor, Stendig focused on the company’s less popular pieces that were made in Italy and Scandinavia, recognizing their potential for the American market. In 1955, he left the company and decided to establish Stendig Co. In 1956, the first Stendig Co. showroom opened in Manhattan. A year later, during a trip to Zurich, Stendig came across a Bauhaus–inspired furniture store featuring pieces by Swiss designers Kurt Thut, Hans Eichenberger and Robert Haussmann, the store’s co-owner. Following a meeting with Haussmann, Stendig became the retailer’s exclusive U.S. distributor. Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, Stendig Co. imported and sold furniture...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Baron Sofa by Robert Haussmann for Stendig, Cream Leather, 1970
By Stendig Co., Robert Haussmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Baron Sofa by Robert Haussmann for Stendig. cream leather, 1970. Original leather with beautiful patina. Pair of chairs are sold in separa...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Leather

Baron Lounge Chairs by Robert Haussmann for Stendig, Cream Leather, 1970
By Stendig Co., Robert Haussmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Baron lounge chair by Robert Haussmann for Stendig, Cream Leather, 1970. Original leather with beautiful patina. Sofa is sold in separate ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Eight Handwoven Cane 210 Chairs by Stendig
By Stendig Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Czechoslovakia, this set of eight 210 armchairs by Stendig features bentwood frames with a beautiful patina and handwoven cane backrests and seats. A previous owner has adde...
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1970s Czech Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Textile, Cane, Bentwood

Stendig 1970's Mies Van Der Rohe MR Chairs
By Stendig Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage 1970's MR chairs by Stendig in black leather. Chairs are in good condition for their age. Leather is a bit stiff and has scuffing. The chrome has some marks as well...
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1970s German Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Metal

Italian Chrome Tufted Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Stendig
By Stendig Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lounge chair and ottoman by Stendig is quite the show stopper. It features overlapping curvilinear supports in chrome that attach to the base of each piece. It may look like a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Eight Mid-Century Modern Chrome Stacking Dining Side or Game Chairs by Stendig
By Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare set of eight chrome stacking dining or game chairs by Stendig. The chairs have a great Silhouette, with super sleek tubular chrome construction, and slightly upturned black seat...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

4 x Model Prague 811 Walnut Dining Chairs Josef Frank Hoffmann Thonet Vintage
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ 4 x Model Prague 811 Walnut Dining Chairs by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann for Thonet by Stendig This set of four vintage mid century Bentwood Prague Model 811 cafe dini...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip Lounge Chair by Stendig in Fuchsia Mohair
By Stendig Co., Milo Baughman, Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip Lounge Chair by Stendig in Fuchsia Mohair Mid century modern space-age aluminum tulip base swivel lounge ch...
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1960s American Space Age Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Stendig / Gavina
By Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage "Wassily" chairs in brown leather and chrome by Marcel Breuer for Stendig and manufactured by Gavina, circa 1960s. The pair are in very good condition and measure 31"...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 Lounge Chairs in Wicker and Chrome
By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) Maker: Stending 1970s Country: Germany/Denmark A set of four MR20 cantilevered chrome and wicker work seat chairs. This chair is a...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Stendig Co. Seating

Materials

Chrome

Stendig Co. seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Stendig Co. seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Stendig Co. seating, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Stendig Co. were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Willy Rizzo, Carlo Bartoli, and Pozzi. Prices for Stendig Co. seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $23,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.

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