Set of Six Sven Markelius “Orchestra” Chairs, Sweden, 1932
By Sven Markelius
Located in Dronten, NL
A distinguished set of six “Orchestra” chairs designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Sven Markelius.
Birch, Plywood
Set of 8 Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
By Sven Markelius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 8 'Orkesterstolen' chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1940s. The chairs were originally designed for Helsingborg Concert Hall.
Birch
Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
By Sven Markelius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 8 'Orkesterstolen' chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1940s. The chairs were originally designed for Helsingborg Concert Hall.
Birch
Functionalist chair 'Orchestra' by Sven Markelius, Bodafors, Sweden 1930s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Sven Markelius
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Functionalist dining chair, model Orchestra, designed by Sven Markelius and produced by Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1930s.
Birch
Swedish Modern Birchwood Stools by Sven Markelius, 1930
By Sven Markelius
Located in Odense, DK
Like other architects of the time, he designed some pieces of furniture for his own projects, such as the Orchestra Chair, the first stackable chair, designed in 1931.
Birch
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Orchestra Plates, Musical Instruments, Set of 15
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Strumenti Musicali plates of the mid-1950s scattered stringed instruments across a faux bois ground, the same motif covered screens, trays and the Musicale chair, and the Orchest...
Ceramic
Vintage Signed G. S. Paolo Lead St. Francis Garden Sculpture by Florentine Craft
By Florentine Craft Studio
Located in St. Louis, MO
Weldon was a distinguished pediatric endocrinologist, medical school professor, Vice President of the Washington University Medical Center, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for...
Lead
"Stacking" Chairs, Sven Markelius, Sweden, Birch, 1932
By Sven Markelius
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Also called the "Orchestra" Chairs. Birch Wood. Manufaftured by Bodafors.
Birch
Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs
By Sven Markelius
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian modern, birch, stackable 'orchestra' chairs, Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1930s.
Birch
Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs Black & White
By Sven Markelius
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian modern, lacquered birch, stackable 'orchestra' chairs, Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1930s.
Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in
Sven Markelius, Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Birch, Orchestra Chairs, Mid Century
By Sven Markelius
Located in Odense, DK
Produced by Bodafors for the Helsingborg Concert Hall in 1932, here by the nickname "Orchestra chairs". These examples are probably made in 1940-1950s.
Birch
Set of Six Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs
By Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, c.1930s. These chairs feature a minimalist modern design, the chair backs are composed of hardwood birch while the seat is made up of ben...
Birch
Sven Markelius Helsingborg Theater Birch Dining Chairs
By Sven Markelius, Bodafors
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of six 'Orchestra' chairs was designed by Swedish Architect Sven Markelius for the Helsingborg theater in the early 1930s and is all original.
Birch
Set of 4 Sven Markelius Style Stacking Chairs with Red Skai Seats
By Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The design echoes the 'Orchestra' chairs as designed by Sven Markelius for the Helsingborg theater in the 1930s.
Faux Leather, Oak
Sold
H 28.75 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Original 1950s Robin Day Royal Festival Hall Chair By Hille Model No 661D
By Robin Day
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Originally designed as an Orchestra chair in the Royal Festival Hall, this chair is the domestic version that followed, model no 661D.
Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Stackable dining chairs 'Orchestra' by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1930s
By Sven Markelius
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Functionalistic stackable dining chairs model 'Orchestra' designed by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1930s.
Beech
Sold
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Danish adjustable orchestra musician chairs with backrests
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in DK
This pair of very rare chairs was designed in 1942 by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the iconic Radiohuset building in Copenhagen.
Brass
Sold
H 31.625 in W 16.38 in D 18.25 in
Original Sven Markelius "Orchestra" Stacking Chairs, Birch, Swedish Mid-Century
By Bodafors, Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original "Orchestra" stacking chairs by renowned Swedish architect and designer Sven Markelius, dating from the Mid-Century period.
Metal
80 Orchestra seats from Salle Pleyel Concert Hall
By Noel Davoine
Located in New York, NY
80 Folding Seats from the 1981 Renovation of Salle Pleyel in Paris by Architects Claude Hamayon and Xavier Rosset and Decorator Noel Davoine. The Interior Decoration was acclaimed by...
Iron
Pair of Orchestra Chairs in Solid Oak and Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of refined orchestra or musician chair. Attributed to Vilhelm Lauritzen (Denmark, 1894–1984) The solid oak frame of these chairs has fluent lines, showing wonderful craftsmansh...
Fabric, Oak
Carlo Mollino Exclusive Reupholstered Theater Chairs
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The chairs are very comfortable, since these were designed to sit in during orchestras.
Brass
Sold
H 31.38 in W 17.38 in D 17 in
Sven Markelius Birch Stacking Chairs for Bodafors Sweden, Designed 1931
By Bodafors, Sven Markelius
Located in Hudson, NY
Originally designed for Helsingborg's concert hall in 1931, these birch "orchestra" side chairs are stackable, made for Bodafors Sweden (likely 1940s).
Birch
Double Bass Case
Located in Dallas, TX
Double bass case used by Boston Symphony Orchestra bass chair John Salkowski in the early 1960's, manufactured by C.A.Taylor Trunk Works.Inside are several vintage luggage labels fro...
Metal
“Orchestra” Dining Chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1930
By Sven Markelius
Located in Wilnis, UT
A fantastic set of six “Orchestra” dining chairs, designed by Sven Markelius in Sweden around 1930.
Wood
$4,284 / set
H 35.04 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Set of Six 'Morten' Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Hellouw, NL
These "Morten" dining room chairs by Niels Koefoed are classic examples of Danish modern design. Crafted from solid beech, they feature simple lines and thoughtful craftsmanship. Reu...
Fabric, Beech
$4,570 / set
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Set of 6 Vidar Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Rosewood, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Göteborg, SE
Vidar's chair is an iconic chair by Carl Malmsten's son Vidar Malmsten in the 1970s. Widely used in the US and Canada in studio furniture maker training programs.
Rosewood
$10,000 / set
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Set of Twelve Classic Side Chairs by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 12 mahogany chairs with curvy, horizontal bar in back. Seat upholstered with patterned fabric. Designed 1962. These examples made 1962–1970s by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, with...
Mahogany, Fabric
$5,370 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Early set of "People's chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Beech & Mahogany, 1940s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare first edition set of Børge Mogensen´s iconic "People's chair" made in the 1940s for the retailer FDB, where Mogensen was head of design. The chairs are made from beech and ...
Papercord, Beech, Mahogany
$9,140 / set
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare scultptural chairs designed by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk in Sweden during the 1930s. Made in pine with a great original patina.
Pine
$37,100
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture maker Axel Einar Hjorth worked as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. During this time, Hjorth desig...
Iron
Set of Ten Vintage Danish Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of ten vintage Danish dining chairs by Ole Wanscher. They were recently imported from Denmark, they date from the 1960’s. They are of outstanding quality, with a fine...
Wood, Leather
$16,000 / set
H 37 in W 17 in D 16 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Cerused Oak by Axel Einar Hjorth, circa 1940
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A six chairs dining set by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1940. Cerused oak with leather seats. Marked: AE Hjorth. Wood frame in perfect vintage condition. Original leather seat...
Leather, Oak
Vintage J.L. Moller 78s Chairs, Set of 6
By Neils O. Möller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of 6 moller chairs, model 78 with new black danish cord. These chairs have been refinished and reoiled. There are some scratches and gouges in parts of the wood that gi...
Papercord, Teak
$2,850 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.31 in D 17.33 in
Swedish Grace Side Chairs by Carl Malmsten, SMF Bodafors, 1920s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Very elegant pair of Swedish Grace side chairs by Carl Malmsten, made from stained birch. Nicely executed with a curved backs and legs that form a refined silhouette. Contrasting cro...
Wool, Birch
12 Mid Century Danish Modern by Børge Mogensen J39 C1947
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant design by Børge Mogensen for Federico's, model # J39 which originally had rush seats. These have been recovered in a shaker style cloth weave. Could be updated. Wo...
Fabric, Oak
$79,980 / set
H 37.8 in W 18.71 in D 17.33 in
Really scarce variant of the Lovö chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rarissime set de deux chaises Lovö par Axel Einar Hjorth pour Nordiska Kompaniet, commande spéciale pour un restaurant au Danemark, avec renfort en métal. photos in situ disponibles...
Iron
$6,800 / set
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 Chairs, Oak & Hessian, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
An incredible set of 8 dining chairs in oak, seat & back reupholstered in an organic hessian, adding a touch of rustic charm while ensuring comfort and durability. This set is in the...
Burlap, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, original cushions.
Pine
$3,427 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Scandinavian modern stackable 1930s stained birch chairs with great patina
By Sven Markelius
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
These 1930s birch chairs, attributed to designer Sven Markelius, embody the elegance and functionality central to Scandinavian modern design. Their form is very similar to the iconic...
Birch
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.
Pine
$16,000 / set
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Green Lacquered, 1960, Set of 8
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of eight. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famou...
Straw, Wood
$16,000 / set
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Red Lacquered, 1960, Set of 8
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of eight. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ...
Straw, Wood
$900Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 2.5 in W 19.75 in D 13.75 in
Pair of Industrial Brass Serving Trays with Bronze Handles
Located in Lomita, CA
Design Savvy A striking pair of industrial-style brass serving trays, featuring substantial construction and beautifully aged surfaces that speak to early 20th-century craftsmanship....
Brass, Bronze
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in Aluminum
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Appliqueà Volet Pivotant' wall lights in aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
Metal, Aluminum
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$3,250
H 24 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
$3,199
H 14.97 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in
1960s Chrome Serving Trolley Coffee Table Smoked Glass Top & Faux Laminated Wood
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.
Steel
Bamboo wardrobe by Southern Nurseries - 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Made of bamboo and rush fabric. With two drawers and internal hanging rail.
Bamboo, Rush, Wood
A large pendant by Harald Notini
By Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamps model “11555” designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Stockholm, 1940s. Shade in ivory glass, braided rattan, brass. Glass shades H 23″, Drop 55″. ...
Blown Glass
Cambria Console Table 94"W
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bring character and functionality into your space with the Cabria Reclaimed Wood Console Table. Crafted from beautifully aged reclaimed wood, each piece carries its own unique grain,...
Reclaimed Wood
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Wood
Italian Post-Modern Sculptural Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, cognac leather, sofa, Italy, circa 1970 This striking sofa is executed in beautiful cognac leather that contributes to a refined monochrome appearance, emphasizing the sculptu...
Leather
Art Deco Table Lamp by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s.
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Akta Brons, SVM Handarbete 1
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco desk lamp designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different metals invented by Just And...
Metal
Mid.Century Modern Round Dining Room Table - Barcelona 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Round table with central foot in nickel-plated steel and black lacquered clogs, solid wood top in walnut veneer. Very nice quality. Barcelona, Spain c. 1960.
Steel
Swedish Art Deco Bronzed Globe Table Lamp, Sweden, 1930s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Akta Brons, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, bronzed, spherical Art Deco / Swedish Grace table lamp. Made by an unknown designer in Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition, with some dents, scratches and scuffs. ...
Metal
$33,000
H 77.56 in W 140.16 in D 21.86 in
Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, glass, mahogany, Italy, 1950s Exceptional Italian wall unit from the 1950s, crafted from richly grained mahogany wood with elegant glass details. Its architectural compos...
Glass, Mahogany
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