Pedro Friedeberg Mano Mariposa Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early example of an iconic butterfly form.Beautifully hand painted and signed by the artist. A copy of the original receipt and correspondence.
Wood
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm.
Metal
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm.
Metal
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm.
Metal
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm.
Metal
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm.
Metal
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm.
Metal
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm.
Metal
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm.
Metal
Mariposa Dining Chair, in COM with Vintage Burl Wood, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mariposa Chair brings a playful sense of elegance to its distinctive silhouette.
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$1,316 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Chrome
$1,214 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,316 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Chrome
$3,097 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,214 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,520 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Chrome
$1,418 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$3,154 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$3,278 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,372 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Chrome
$1,735 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Chrome
$3,460 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,259 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,633 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,474 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,577 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Chrome
$3,358 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,316 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Chrome
$3,097 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,214 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$3,097 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,214 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$1,316 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Chrome
$3,097 / item
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm.
Metal
$3,154 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,157 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,259 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Chrome
$3,154 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,259 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Chrome
$1,157 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,259 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Chrome
$3,154 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,157 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,259 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Chrome
$1,157 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,157 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,259 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Chrome
$3,154 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$3,154 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,157 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,259 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Chrome
$1,157 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$3,154 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,259 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Chrome
$3,154 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,259 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Chrome
$3,154 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
$1,157 / item
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
Sunshine Mariposa Outdoor Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunshine Mariposa Outdoor Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
Sunshine Mariposa Outdoor Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunshine Mariposa Outdoor Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 86 x W 87 x H 92 cm.
Metal
Butterfly Chair (Silla Mariposa) by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly Chair (Silla Mariposa) by Pedro Friedeberg ca. 1965 Signed on seat with "Pedro Friedeberg".
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly and Foot Chair, Full-Size, Mexico City, 1973
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Diego, CA
An early example of the Iconic Surrealist "Butterfly" chair (Silla-Mariposa). By Pedro Friedeberg, Mexico City, 1973.
Gold Leaf
Gio Ponti Coffee Table, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Antwerp, BE
From its fruitful collaboration with Cassina, the Leggera and Superleggera (superlight) chairs, the Distex, Round, Lotus and Mariposa chairs are now among the classics of Italian des...
Glass, Walnut
Set of Six BoConcept Dining Chairs, Denmark, circa 2000
By BoConcept
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful set of six BoConcept dining room chairs, Mariposa Delight model. BoConcept is a Danish firm which designs and manufactures quality products in the spirit of Scandinavian ...
Metal
Butterfly Chair (Silla Mariposa) by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly Chair (Silla Mariposa) by Pedro Friedeberg Signed to underside with "PEDRO FRIEDEBERG"
Set of 8 Americano Funcional "Silla Mariposa" Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of 8 Argentine Americano Funcional "Silla mariposa" dining chairs in petiribi ca, 1960.
Signed Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly Chair an Exceptional Example
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Authentic, signed hand-painted and gold leafed Pedro Friedeberg butterfly chair in excellent condition.
Gold Leaf
Pablita Brown Chair by Marcello Pozzi
By Horm, Marcello Pozzi
Located in Milan, IT
Reminiscent of Picasso’s cubist sculptures and signature style, this three-legged chair designed by Marcello Pozzi is a lightweight and refined piece of functional decor. It is compo...
Metal, Stainless Steel
Tomasa Chair from Simon Gavina
By Simon Gavina Editions, Gavina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Considered an homage to Paolo Uccello, a 15th century painter and mathematician, and manufactured by Simon Gavina in Italy, the Tomasa chair is a simple and beautiful design. Constru...
Wood, Oak
Alvor Chair Designed by Daciano da Costa
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Alvor Chair, designed by Daciano da Costa in 1966, is a notable piece in Portuguese design history. Originally created for the Hotel Alvor Praia in the Algarve, the chair reflect...
Oak
Fly Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 60 x H 82 cm Materials: Metal chair covered with reconstituted leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, ...
Metal
'Prince Charles' Side Chair by Peter Shire
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful and unique take on an Eames-style side chair produced by Modernica and designed by Peter Shire. Produced as an edition of 100 and each is hand-painted by Shire; green fiber...
Metal
Opus Futura Summer Chair
By Sergio Villa
Located in Milan, IT
This statement chair is characterized by an unusual wooden structure, hand-finished in clashing tones for an eye-catching aesthetic. A unique addition to the dining room, lounge or d...
Leather, Wood
Guya Chair by Cal Summers
By Cal Summers
Located in Geneve, CH
Guya Chair by Cal Summers Dimension: D 43 x W 48.2 x H 48.2 cm Materials: Oak Cal Summers is a British designer who makes bespoke handmade furniture and contemporary artefacts in w...
Oak
Opus Metallica Chair
By Sergio Villa
Located in Milan, IT
The Opus Metallica Chair is defined by a distinctly modern aesthetic. Its armrests and front legs are carved from solid wood, boasting an innovative Crazy Glass finish, whilst its ba...
Leather
Trespolo Unique Sculptural Chair by Ennio Nonni
By Ennio Nonni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Trespolo is a made to order sculptural chair designed by Ennio Nonni for FragilEdizioni. The hand crafted structure is made from wood, detail as bird is made from ceramic and could b...
Ceramic, Hardwood
Clorophilla Dining Chair by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by plants' pigment chlorophyll, this magnificent dining chair will imbue an eclectic or rustic-chic interior with exclusive sophistication. Deftly handcrafted of solid walnu...
Wood
Butterfly Chair Indoor-Outddor
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Butterfly with aluminium frame and with polyethylene. Indoor-outdoor use. With seat and back cushions included. Lead time production if on stock 2-3 weeks, if not on stock ...
Aluminum
Feuille Chair by Eloi Schultz
Located in Geneve, CH
Feuille Chair by Eloi Schultz Materials: Solid Chesnut, Oiled finish Dimensions: 95 x 62 x 68 cm Eloi Schultz graduated as an architect at the Ecole Nationale de la Villette, th...
Chestnut
The Poet And The Thief Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
The Poet And The Thief Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab One of a Kind Dimensions: D 46 x W 47 x H 75 cm. Materials: Wood, lacquer, paint. Wim Rietveld classic chair contemporized, pa...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Voa Chair by Culto Ponsoda
Located in Geneve, CH
Voa chair by Culto Ponsoda Dimensions: D 58 x W 50 x H 86 cm Materials: velvet, wood, gold stainless steel. Available in other colors and finishes. Chair with metal and wood f...
Stainless Steel
$3,120 / item
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Contemporizing The Future Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporizing The Future Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab One of a Kind Dimensions: D 45 x W 41 x H 95 cm. Materials: Wood, lacquer, paint. Farm chair contemporized, pieces replaced...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
New Brush Stand Solid Wenge Wood Small Holds 12
Located in Somis, CA
Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wenge wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are decorated by a pair of dragon heads on ends...
Wood, Wenge
$5,854Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...
Blown Glass
$3,630 / item
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
Lacquer
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
Nickel
$68 / item
H 1.58 in W 3.15 in D 9.85 in
Glass Incense Diffuser, SMOKE, Handcrafted and Blowing by Mouth
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The Smoke incense holder is made of blown borosilicate glass. The design of its shape, soft and light, seems to be defined by the swirls of smoke that rise slowly. The internal void ...
Glass
Brass Blue Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial hanging lamp. Frosted glass with brass top. Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
Brass, Enamel
$11,290
H 15.38 in W 36 in D 54 in
Emergence Collection Santos Rosewood Oval or Round Coffee Table by Aaron Saxton
By History Never Repeats, Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
The Emergence collection released January 2026 by Aaron Saxton, designed and built in the USA. As shown 54x36x15 3/8" tall. These photos and videos have been updated as of 1 Sept 202...
Rosewood, Cherry, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Rare Wall Light by Poliarte
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Albany, NY
Cast aluminium and raw crystal with two interior lightbulbs. Frank.rogin photos dedicated to Poliarte.
Crystal, Aluminum
$45,000
H 48 in W 60 in D 12 in
German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with carved flowing mane, carved hairy tail, upholstered muslin saddle seat, flanking original glass eyes, and mounted o...
Wrought Iron
$14,000
H 2.75 in W 10 in D 6 in
Mark Brazier-Jones, Olympia, Pair of Candle Sconces, United Kingdom, 1986
By Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in New York, NY
Drawing on the legends of ancient Greece, a garland of laurel leaves encircles the flame of these Olympia sconces. Each sconce is incised Mark Brazier-Jones 1989. Since the commence...
Copper
French Art Nouveau Wooden Pedestal by Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau two-tiered square pedestal with carved and marquetry decoration by Emile Gallé. The pedestal has two marquetry shelves depicting leaves. Its four sinuous legs ar...
Wood
Prouve Inspired "Skid" Chairs Designed by Karl Nothhelfer, 1950
By Karl Nothelfer, Jean Prouvé, Ludwig Ziech Vereinigte Silberbesteckfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve inspired, Vereinigte Schulbankfabriken produced, beech wood chairs with cantilevered seat and Prouve style legs, designed by Karl Nothhelfer in 1950. Lovely chairs with a smal...
Wood, Beech
$3,193
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Attributed Armchair, Walnut, Restored, Finished Wax
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti attributed armchair, walnut, restored, finished to wax. New upholstered with Wharol Haring fabric. Excellent conditions. Measures cm: H 85/48, W 57, D 53.
Walnut
Butterflies on Acrylic Tabletop Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
Play up your flirty, fluttery side with this butterfly decorative accessory. Each flutter, mounted on acrylic, adds movement and joy wherever it lands. Build a space where you can bl...
Steel
$4,517 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid-century Inspired Ceiling Suspended Hanging Mirror, Brass Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Elegant mid-century style ceiling suspended mirror with a handcrafted solid brushed brass full frame. This piece is part of our original and fully customisable collection of Ceiling ...
Brass
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.