Desk chair, Boomerang model, design Carlo Ratti, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Sedia da scrivania anni ’50 modello Boomerang di Carlo Ratti di produzione italiana e di grande qualità.
Iron
Metal and wood desk chair designed by Campo&Graffi in the 1950s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Milano, IT
Sedia da scrivania in metallo e legno disegnata da Campo&Graffi negli anni 50.
Iron
$916Sale Price|50% Off
Rowac swivel desk chair by Robert Wagner, 1920s
By Robert Wagner
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Sedia da scrivania girevole Rowac di Robert Wagner, Anni '20.
Wood
Black wood and fabric desk chair Italy Vittorio Dassi Gio Ponti style
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Dassi wood and fabric chair Vittorio 1950s
Fabric, Wood
$4,582Sale Price|20% Off
Pepe Cortes e Javier Mariscal, sedia Trampolin, anni 80
By Pepe Cortés, Javier Mariscal
Located in Firenze, IT
Iconica sedia da scrivania Trampolin, disegnata nel 1984 da Pepe Cortès e Javier Mariscal per Akaba, ha vinto il Premio Delta de Plata ADIFAD nel 1986.
Metal
Elegant vintage wooden desk with a glass top and matching chair, 1950
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegante e particolare insieme da studio composto da scrivania e sedia coordinata con braccioli, caratterizzato da un raffinato design architettonico, da geometrie rigorose e da un...
Brass
Sedia Dantesca Italiana Vintage in Legno Intagliato, Anni ’50, Seduta Imbottita
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Questa poltroncina rappresenta un raffinato esempio di produzione italiana mid-century ispirata al Rinascimento, ideale come sedia da scrivania, seduta da ingresso, accento decorativ...
Walnut
$916Sale Price|46% Off
Office chair and desk vintage MIM
By MIM Roma
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful vintage desk chair dating from the 1980s last century. Manufactured in Italy by the company MIM mim mobili spa, this chair has a chrome-plated metal frame with integrated s...
Metal
Scandinavian 1950s/60s desk chair
By Gärsnäs Mobler
Located in Brescia, IT
Sedia da scrivania in legno con seduta imbottita, braccioli scolpiti e probabile produzione svedese Gärsnäs anni ’50/’60.
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 19.69 in
Vintage 1970s desk chair "Mix" design Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Sedia da scrivania con ruote, telaio in metallo nero e rivestimento in pelle nera, modello "Mix" progettato da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni, anni '70.
Metal, Steel
Boomerang chair by Carlo De Carli 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Premariacco, IT
Sedia da scrivania anni '50 in legno con seduta e schienale in skai color panna/crema.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 22.84 in
Thonet chair in wood and Vienna straw, mid-century Italian, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Veramente elegante esteticamente e molto pratica e comoda, perfetta per un angolo da abbellire in casa, come sedia da scrivania, in un ingresso per accoglienza o in una camera da let...
Straw, Wood
Carlo de Carli Boomerang Chair
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Sacile, PN
Beautiful boomerang chair by Carlo de Carli.
Brass, Iron
$1,750
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Authentic Vintage Superleggera Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
It is the chair that defied gravity. In 1957, Gio Ponti famously tested the Superleggera by tossing it from a fourth-story window, watching it float to the ground. This poetic demon...
Cane, Wood
$1,947
H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Arflex "Lucania" Chair by Carlo De Carlo, Italy, 1954
By Giancarlo De Carlo, Arflex
Located in Sacile, PN
Chair designed by Giancarlo De Carlo, manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1954. This chair is an original commission for the furnishings of the motor yacht "Lucania". The seat shell is ma...
Metal
$962 / item
H 36.74 in W 19.1 in D 18.9 in
Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Ebonized finish, Silvio Piattelli design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Crafted in Italy from solid walnut, the Armonia Chair reflects a careful balance of material integrity and refined proportion. The frame presents a mid-century inspired silhouette, r...
Walnut
$1,718
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Italian Design Classic - Gio Ponti, Superleggera Chair for Cassina, 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
The “699 Superleggera” chair is an iconic design created by the renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. Designed in 1957, this chair is celebrated for its lightweight (ju...
Mohair, Ash
$1,550
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...
Iron
Chair with armrests circa 1960
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mid-century style chair with wooden arms and velvet seat, peridio of production, circa 1960, new upholstery.
Velvet, Wood
$1,248 / 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
Chair attributed to Willy Rizzo for Cidue 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Brescia, IT
Chrome-plated steel and leather-colored chair with a strong modernist character. Attributed to Willy Rizzo, 1970s. Chair attributed to Willy Rizzo and produced by Cidue in the 1970s...
Steel
Industrial Factory Chair By Rowac Bemefa Circa 1950s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Factory Chair By Rowac Bemefa Circa 1950s - Height adjustable - Original dark red paint - Sprung seat - Ply seat and back rest - Designed by Robert Wagner - Produced by B...
Plywood
Swivel Seat Stool by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stool having a sinuous steel base with a floating round foot rail supporting a swiveling leather upholstered seat.
Steel
Set of 6 Cassina Leggera chairs by Gio Ponti, 1960's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Dining Chair set by Gio Ponti A classic set of 6 chairs designed by the world-renowned master of Italian design, Gio Ponti, for Cassina. Created in the late mid-century era...
Upholstery
1960 Vintage Office Chair Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Biella, IT
one chair Anonima Castelli production Italy, Giancarlo Piretti design years ’60 rare tipology chair with whells very solid structure but here are signs of use in the wood.
Metal, Aluminum
Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, 1967
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure and ranch leather, Italy, 1967. The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design, created wi...
Leather, Beech, Plywood
Rare and Perfect Italian Designer Chair
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Miami, FL
The most beautiful Mahogany desk chair influenced in a Gio Ponti design. Finished with sabots and a split back rest.
Mahogany
$481
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Black Castelli Dsc 106 Stacking Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Italian Midcentury Modern DSC 106 stacking chair was designed 1965 by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy. It features a black leatherette seat and back in very nice con...
Aluminum
Set of 6 Alfred Hendrickx Dining Chairs S4
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Beautiful set of 6 Alfred Hendrickx S4 dining chairs from 1955. These elegant chairs were designed for Belform. They show Hendrickx’s elegant craftsmanship and taste for design. The ...
Wood
Odile Mir Filo lounge chair Prisunic France 1971
By Odile Mir, Prisunic
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare Filo lounge chair model 203, designed by French artist and designer Odile Mir in 1971 and manufactured by Prisunic, exemplifies the innovative spirit of 1970s French design...
Chrome
$5,000 / item
H 34 in W 36 in D 13 in
Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre' undulating blackened wrought iron and glass console by DESIGN FRÈRES. Chic and understated.
Iron
$9,950 / item
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Zebra Ottoman Coffee Table, Large Square, Custom Made In USA, Two Hides, New
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table or ottoman. Built in our NJ factory. Made of beautiful zebra hides from South Africa...
Zebra Hide
$5,155 / set
H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, 1950s, Set of Four
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gorgeous set of four mid-century Italian dining chairs by Vittorio Dassi, recently reupholstered in ivory satin velvet, restored and polished with shellac.
Fabric, Walnut
$3,208 / item
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
Metal, Brass
Oak Coffee Table with dark Slate Top, France 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Round coffee table featuring a dark slate stone top set within an oak frame. The stone surface has a natural, textured finish that contrasts beautifully with the warm tones of the wo...
Slate
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid walnut side chairs with a lattice back, in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
Fabric, Wood
Parchment Directional Sconces, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Made in Italy Parchment shades on patinated brass arm. 8"w x 14”d x 13”h *Please Note: This fixture is made in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Stand...
Brass
$1,031 / item
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 7.49 in
Small Italian Wall Light, Stilnovo Style, Opaline and Brass "Allegra"
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo. We also have it bigger with diameter 20 cm.
Brass
$1,852Sale Price|36% Off
H 27.75 in W 29.25 in D 31.5 in
Chrome Flatbar Lounge Armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original production era (early example) of the chrome flatbar lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is a perfect opportunity for a collector or interior designer to ac...
Steel
$39,986
H 40.16 in W 74.81 in D 20.08 in
Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Credenza in Oak & Brass France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking oak credenza attributed to Charles Dudouyt, showcasing a craftsmanship and sculptural design language. The piece features beautifully carved geometric patterns on the cent...
Brass
$2,340 / item
H 32.6 in W 20 in D 32.6 in
Large Pierre Guariche 'G25' Articulating Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio
By Pierre Guariche, Sammode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G25' articulating wall lamp for Sammode Studio. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche, this iconic wall lamp is newly produced in an authorized re-edition b...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$6,500
H 57.5 in W 82 in D 3 in
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard. Item features solid wood construction, stunning relief carved acanthus leafy scrollwork, cream and go...
Wood
A Pair of Elegant Scissor Chairs With Brass Details Ca' 1950's
By Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual slipper chairs with scissor design. Elegant style with brass stretchers. Frames redone in original satin ebony, reupholstered.
Brass
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