Set of Four Mikado 1800 Chairs designed by Walter Leeman for Kusch+Co, 1970s
By Kusch+Co, Walter Leeman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical - Stackable - Comfortable - Marked by label.
Chrome
1990s Walter Leeman for Kusch+Co Mikado 1800 Stacking Dining Chair with Vinyl
By Walter Leeman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Mikado 1800 Stacking Side Chair, initially designed by Walter Leeman for Kusch+Co in 1979.
Steel
1980s Set of 4 Walter Leeman for Kusch+Co Mikado 1800 Stacking Dining Chairs
By Walter Leeman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Mikado 1800 Stacking Side Chairs, initially designed by Walter Leeman for Kusch+Co in 1979.
Steel
1990s Walter Leeman for Kusch+Co Mikado 1800 Stacking Dining Chair in Yellow
By Walter Leeman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Mikado 1800 Stacking Side Chair, initially designed by Walter Leeman for Kusch+Co in 1979.
Steel
Mikado 1800 Chair by Walter Leeman
By Walter Leeman, Kusch+Co
Located in 성동구, KR
A set of vintage post-modern Mikado 1800 stacking side chairs designed by Walter Leeman for the German furniture company Kusch+Co.
Chrome
Mikado 1800 Dining Chairs by Walter Leeman for Kusch+Co
By Kusch+Co, Walter Leeman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of vintage Postmodern Mikado 1800 stacking side chairs designed by Walter Leeman for Kusch+Co, a German furniture manufacturer.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Set of Four Red Mikado 1800 Side Chairs by Walter Leeman for Kusch + Co
By Kusch+Co, Walter Leeman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of vintage post-modern Mikado 1800 stacking side chairs designed by Walter Leeman for the German furniture company Kusch+Co.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Set of Six Mikado 1800 Chairs designed by Walter Leeman for Kusch+Co, 1970s
By Kusch+Co, Walter Leeman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical - Stackable - Comfortable - Marked by label.
Chrome
$4,274 / set
H 30.52 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four Dining Chair Roland Rainer, 1952, Austria
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four bicolor dining chairs, which were designed by Roland Rainer and executed by Emil & Alfred Pollak, Vienna. The presented dining chairs were designed for...
Beech, Plywood
$3,263 / set
H 29.53 in W 17.92 in D 19.3 in
1971, Rodney Kinsman, Set of Rare Yellow Omstak Stacking Chairs
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal, Chrome
1960s Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs , set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good condition with minor signs of use - original leatherette upholstery in good condition with minor signs of use - heigh of seat 45 cm
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$1,136
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in L 31.89 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Dining Chair Mod.412, Italy, 1978
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, circa 1970s, features the original caramel-colored leather. The bottom of the chairs bears the inscription - Cassina.
Leather
$1,114 / set
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Praha, CZ
- Seat Height 48cm - Italy, circa 1960s-1970s - Designer: Gastone Rinaldi - Good original condition . - Four pieces available. - cleaned , polished
Steel, Chrome
Italian Dining Chair in Metal and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, yellow leatherette, metal, Italy, 1970s Comfortable Italian dining chair in yellow leatherette. The eye-catching colored upholstery emphasizes the round shaped seat a...
Metal
$600
H 32.5 in W 24.875 in D 24 in
2015 Herman Miller Eames Molded DAR Dining Arm Chair in Yellow Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DAR Dining Armchair, initially designed Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example was produced in the United States in 2015. The design incorporates a w...
Steel
Set of 6 SL58 Dining Chairs by Léon Stynen, 1950s
By Léon Stynen
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
The SL58 chair was designed by Belgian architect Léon Stynen in 1958. It was made in collaboration with Stynen his assistant; architect Paul de Meyer. The chair was designed for Stra...
Metal
$4,263 / 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
$2,103 / set
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
An exquisite set of five mid-century modern dining chairs designed by renowned Danish architect Arne Vodder and produced by France & Son. The sleek black wooden frames contrast b...
Textile, Wood
Six Kusch Walter Leeman Stackable Side Chairs
By Kusch+Co
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six mid-century modern side chairs designed by Walter Leeman and manufactured by Kusch in Germany. Chromed steel rode frames with ebonized wood seats and backs.
Metal
$1,136 / set
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in
1960s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition - Wooden parts has been refurbished. - Measures: height of seat 44 cm.
Fabric, Wood
$1,921 / set
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Design Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Design: Oswald Haerdtl - All renovated, new upholstery - Labeled by manufacturer.
Bentwood
$32,000 / set
H 33.27 in W 16.74 in D 14.57 in
Set of 6 Unilabor Chairs MT 552, Geraldo de Barros, 1960s, Brazilian Design
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This incredible set of six chairs designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and manufactured by Unilabor has a frame in solid rosewood with cane backrests and seats. Because it is a ...
Cane, Rosewood
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
$1,100
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Desk Chair, Model 71A, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s. It features legs of polished tubular stai...
Steel
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