Italian post-modern folding tub chair in red wood and beige fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern folding tub chair in red wood and beige fabric, 1980s Folding cockpit chair with red painted wooden frame.
Fabric, Wood
Italian post-modern folding tub chair in yellow wood and beige fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post-modern folding tub chair in yellow wood and beige fabric, 1980s Folding cockpit chair with yellow painted wooden frame.
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Arthur Brett Tub Chairs in Navy Blue 1980s – Fine English Furniture
By Arthur Brett
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb, matched pair of tub chairs by fine furniture maker Arthur Brett, handcrafted to the highest standards of British furniture making.
Upholstery, Cherry
Italian postmodern pink plastic Dr Glob chairs Philippe Starck for Kartell 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern pink plastic Dr Glob chairs Philippe Starck for Kartell 1980s Set of four tub chairs mod.
Metal
Set of 6 Dining chairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Botium Denmark
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six rare 1980s 'Botium' tub shaped stacking cafe chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen, chrome with pierced light beech colour back and seat panel.
Chrome
Austrian tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s Set of four armchairs with painted wooden frames.
Fabric, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in
Italian modern Tub chairs in blue velvet and chromed metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Tub chairs in blue velvet and chromed metal, 1980s Set of 4 tub chairs with backrest and seat, padded and upholstered in teal blue velvet.
Metal
1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Tub Chair and Ottoman
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel chair by Howard Furniture. American made, solid oak throughout! The wide and deep chair give the occupant plenty of room to get...
Fabric, Oak
Italian modern tub chairs in wood and beige velvet, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern tub chairs in wood and beige velvet, 1980s Set of ten tub chairs with structure, backrest, armrests and legs in solid wood slats.
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Rams Head Tub Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1980s carved wood rams head tub chairs. Gilt rams head and feet.
Wood
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H 24.02 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Italian modern solid wood and beige corduroy fabric tub chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern solid wood and beige corduroy tub chairs, 1980s Set of twelve tub chairs with solid wood structure, with armrests and with beige corduroy fabric. 1980s.
Fabric, Wood
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H 24.02 in W 17.72 in D 22.45 in
Italian Modern 12 Light Solid Wood and Dark Blue Original Velvet Tub Chairs 1980
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of 12 light solid wood and dark blue original velvet tub chairs, 1980s Set of twelve tub chairs with solid wood structure, with armrests and with original dark bl...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Tub Ribbon-Form Arm Lounge Chairs ca. 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of mid-century American modern tub lounge chairs with unusual sculptural ribbon-form arms.
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H 28 in W 32 in D 33.5 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel, Tub Chairs, Blue Velvet, American, 1980s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Milo Baughman style swivel, tub chairs, blue velvet, American, 1980s. These stylish tub, swivel or arm chairs reminiscent of the Kagan style and design each have a Blue Ve...
Wood
Pair of Velvet Armchairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1980s raspberry velvet tub chairs in the manner of Milo Baughman.
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