$14,000 / set
David Kawecki Set 6 Puzzle chairs
By David Kawecki
Located in Westport, CT
6 Wonderful fun unique Puzzle Chairs designed by David Kawecki,these chairs are in very fine original condition,rare to find 6.
Plywood
1990 David Kawecki Puzzle Chair in laser-cut birch/plywood, USA
By David Kawecki
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original David Kawecki Puzzle Chair, a standout example of postmodern functional design.
Birch, Plywood
$1,850 / item
David Kawecki Puzzle Chair, 40 Available
By David Kawecki
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Puzzle #1" armchairs, side chairs or lounge chairs by David Kawecki in San Francisco in 1991.
Plywood
$1,650 / set
Puzzle Chair and Table by David Kawecki
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.
Wood
Post-Modern Puzzle Chair by David Kawecki, Plywood, USA, 1990s
By David Kawecki
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Puzzle chair by David Kawecki in green, black, and natural.
Plywood
Green Puzzle Chair by David Kawecki San Francisco Bend Plywood
By David Kawecki
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning intricate workmanship on this puzzle chair by David Kawecki. Green and wood colored Stained plywood.
Birch, Plywood
David Kawecki "Puzzle" Chair
By David Kawecki
Located in New York, NY
Two-tone, whimsical chair by David Kawecki, San Francisco. Original birch plywood design stained blue and yellow. Intricate design, sculptural lines.
Birch, Plywood
Sculptural plywood Puzzle Chair by David Kawecki
By David Kawecki
Located in Kleinburg, ON
David Kawecki is a designer who creates unique and playful chairs that look like puzzles.
Plywood
David Kawecki "Puzzle" Chair
By David Kawecki
Located in Buffalo, NY
Puzzle chair designed by David Kawecki, San Francisco, circa 1991.
Wood, Plywood
Plywood Puzzle Chair by David Kawecki
By David Kawecki
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Kawecki's 1990's design, the puzzle chair is a playful postmodern piece out of San Francisco.
Plywood
Pair of David Kawecki "Puzzle" Chairs
By David Kawecki
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two chairs by David Kawecki, San Francisco. Original birch plywood design stained reds. Chairs measure 29.5” wide, 25” deep, 33” high. Seat height is 18".
Vintage Puzzle Chairs, Birch Plywood by David Kawecki, Postmodern, 1990s
By David Kawecki
Located in San Antonio, TX
Two vintage sculptural David Kawecki puzzle chairs made of birch plywood, circa 1990s. 30" x 24" x 32" x 18.5 "David Kawecki is a designer who creates unique and playful chairs tha...
Plywood
Modern Birch Plywood Design Puzzle Lounge Chair by David Kawecki
By David Kawecki
Located in Houston, TX
Unique "Puzzle" chair by David Kawecki, San Francisco. Made from Birch plywood in it's natural finish.
Birch, Plywood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 29.5 in D 23 in
Sculptural Plywood Puzzle Chair by David Kawecki Great Original Patina, 1990s
By David Kawecki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural plywood puzzle lounge chair, designed by David Kawecki, American, circa 1990s.
Plywood
Sold
H 33 in W 19.25 in D 19.5 in
Puzzle Chair and Desk/Table in the manner of David Kawecki. USA, 1990s/2000s
By David Kawecki
Located in Nashville, TN
Creator: no noted designer. in the manner of David Kawecki Dimensions (Chair): floor to top of back: 33” width: 19.25” front to back depth: 19.5” floor to seat: 17” seat depth:...
Wood
David Kawecki Modern Puzzle Chair
By David Kawecki
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning modern chair designed by David Kawecki, this plywood chair is a comfortable sitting chair as well as a conversation piece. The chair is glossy birch colored plywood, walnu...
Plywood
David Kawecki Modern Puzzle Chair
By David Kawecki
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning modern chair designed by David Kawecki, this plywood chair is a comfortable sitting chair as well as a conversation piece. The chair is glossy birch colored plywood, waln...
Plywood
Pair of Plywood Puzzle Chairs by David Kawecki, 1990's
By David Kawecki
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of plywood Puzzle chairs by David Kawecki, 1990's. Armchairs, side chairs or lounge chairs constructed of precision-cut plywood in walnut and ebony finish.
Plywood
Vintage David Kawecki "Puzzle" Chair
By David Kawecki
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage Puzzle chair by David Kawecki. In great condition with just a few small chips on the legs.
Plywood
Puzzle Chair by David Kawecki
By David Kawecki
Located in St. Louis, MO
Puzzle chair by David Kawecki.
Plywood
WONDERFUL PAIR OF DAVID KAWECKI PUZZLE ARM CHAIRS
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible pair of David Kawecki #1 puzzle chairs executed in 1991.Extremely comfortable and sturdy.
Wood
Very Unique Plywood Puzzle Chair by David Kawecki
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great condition with tag.
Plywood
Puzzle Chair by David Kawecki
Located in North Miami, FL
Naif, sophisticated, and witty, David Kawecki's cheeky Puzzle Chair makes a wonderful stand-alone piece that suits most any style.
Wood
Pair Puzzle Chairs by David Kawecki
Located in High Point, NC
Pair very graphic black lacquered and natural plywood puzzle chairs by DAVID KAWECKI for 3D:Interiors San Fransisco
Set of Four Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Munich, DE
Set of four mid-century oak dining chairs, probably Italian.
Oak
Italian Post Modern La Belle Chair by Sawaya and Moroni
By Sawaya & Moroni
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this chair dates from the early 1990s. Designed by William Sawaya for upscale Italian maker Sawaya and Moroni, this chair’s seat and back rest are made of molded, lam...
Metal
Exceptional Set of Ten Michel Mangematin Chairs
By Michel Mangematin
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and exceptional set of ten nickel-plated high back chairs by Michel Mangematin Dimensions: 45 in Hi, 18 in W , 18 in D, 18 in Hi Seat, 28 in back seat , 16 in D seat.
Brass
Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus in pine wood and with the characteristic Terracota Van Beuren color, designed by the American Bauhaus designe...
Pine
$13,011 / set
H 87 in W 60 in D 64 in
Set of 4 Sculptural Plywood Armchairs by Malatesta and Mason, 1950s, Mid-Century
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a wonderful set of four Italian sculptural armchairs, produced by Malatesta and Mason in the early 1950s. They feature in Charlotte and Peter Fiell’s ‘1950s Decorative Art’...
Beech, Plywood
$1,750
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an iconic Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair, widely known as the "Pretzel" chair. Designed by Norman Cherner in 1958. Originally manufactured by Plycraft...
Naugahyde, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Plywood Kid's Chair, Hand-Crafted, USA, 1940s Style
By Ilonka Karasz
Located in Portland, OR
Fantastic early modernist plywood kid's chair. A sculpture, a historical reference, a functional design. Cut fir plywood stained and fitted together with minimal use of fasteners- a...
Plywood
Contemporary Sculptural Modernist Armchair by Newman-Krasnogorov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Sculptural Modernist Armchair by Newman-Krasnogorov. Contemporary Executed in Sapele Traite wood.
Wood
Sculptural cherry wood Armchair by A. Sibau, Italy, 1960s
By A. Sibau
Located in Vienna, AT
Striking sculptural armchair designed by A. Sibau in Italy during the 1960s. With its bold curves and distinctive silhouette, this piece embodies the expressive spirit of postmodern ...
Cherry
Hans Pieck Molded Armchair
By Han Pieck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Pieck, Dutch, "Lawo" Molded armchair in birch plywood, circa 1946.
Birch
Mid-Century Jean Prouvè All Wood Standard Armchair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Jean Prouve standard chair in all wood for Ateliers Jean Prouvè 1941. A rare collectors piece.
Wood
$4,280 / set
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 sculptural dining chairs by Mario Marenco, 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 6 sculptural dining chairs designed by Mario Marenco and produced by Mobil Girgi in Italy during the 1970s. These chairs feature a solid beechwood curved backrest and frame an...
Leather, Beech
1970s De Puydt Brutalist High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By De Puydt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Highly coveted set of 6 Brutalist solid Oak Dining Room Chairs by De Puydt. De Puydt was a Belgian furniture manufacturer known for producing high-quality, modern designs during th...
Oak
$1,244 / item
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Italian Single Toscana Chair Designed by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present a single Toscana chair designed by Piero Sartogo for Saporiti in 1986. It feature a curved burl veneer back creating a beautiful biomorphic asymmetrical look. The sea...
Leather, Wood
$4,600
H 28.5 in W 27.75 in D 32 in
Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s
By Knoll, Ralph Rapson
Located in Detroit, MI
The rare and early wooden rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson for Knoll is circa 1940. It features original solid birch wood frame with more recent black webbed seat. Ralph Rapson...
Fabric, Wood, Birch
$513
H 27.17 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
LIPTA Folk Design Dining Chair, Carved Larch Wood, Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful dining chair produced in 1973 by LIPTA company in Czechoslovakia. The chair is made of carved larch wood boards. The chair shows a beautiful design originating in the Czech...
Wood
$2,500 / item
H 25.2 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
SESC Pompeia Chair by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Design：Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz, André Vainer Material：Laminated Pine Designed by Lina Bo Bardi in 1986, this chair was designed for the library and dining room in the SESC Pomp...
Wood, Pine
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$9,573 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$6,933Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 dining chairs design by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina Italy 1970s
By Silvio Coppola, Fratelli
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina. Italy, 1970s. A rare and highly refined set of four Italian dining chairs designed by Silvio Coppola and produced b...
Leather, Ash
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
A Rare Josef Frank Cream Silk Pendant Lamp from 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pendant lamp with a silk shade, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s-1940s. new silk shade
Brass
Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were ori...
Chrome
Danish Brutalist Oak Dresser in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Dresser in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Brutalist style chest of drawers in Nordic White Oak made by cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 19...
Oak
$6,277
H 23.63 in Dm 21.66 in
Italian Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare and large ceiling lamp, produced in Italy during the 1960s, is designed in the style of Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, two influential figures in Italian mid-century...
Resin
$251 / item
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1 of 8 Vintage Bauhaus Chrome, Steel and Beige Velvet Dining Chairs. 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and beige velvet stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian production, circa 1980-1990s. In good vintage condition with expec...
Steel, Chrome
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$22,400 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight. The particular feature of this model is the support structur...
Leather, Beech
On Hold|$49,500
H 29.53 in W 224.41 in D 41.34 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, 'Snake' sectional sofa, model 'DS-600', leather, Switzerland, 1970s Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Pe...
Leather
Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An very rare bar cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s. Structurally sound and ready to use. Some marks to the top surface and inside shelves. Fast shipping worldw...
Wood
$907,378
H 36.82 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Chieftain easy chair, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark in the early 1960s, stands as one of the most revered and iconic pieces in...
Leather, Rosewood
Franco Buzzi for O-Luce Wall Light in Brass and Aluminum
By Franco Buzzi, O-Luce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Buzzi for O-Luce, wall light, model 'B3', enameled aluminum, enameled steel, brass, Italy, 1949 This exceptional Italian wall-mounted wall light is the B3 model designed by F...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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