Pair of Paulistano Armchairs by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A chic pair of genuine labeled cantilevered 'Paulistano' lounge chairs in optional leather and chromed steel designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha (Brazil 1928-2021) and produced by Obje...
Steel
Paulistano Chair - Mesh Edition
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in PEYNIER, FR
The Paulistano lounge chair has been included in the famous permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art of New York (MoMA)
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
Paulistano Lounge Chair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto (1 of 2)
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Originally designed for the Paulistano Athletic Club in São Paulo, Brazil, the Paulistano Armchair’s frame is a continuous 17-foot-long piece of solid steel that’s welded in a single...
Metal
Paulistano Steel Mesh Armchair
By OBJEKTO
Located in Treuchtlingen, DE
The Paulistano lounge chair has been included in the famous permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art of New York (MoMA).
Stainless Steel
Paulistano Mesh Armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Modern Design
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Astoria, NY
Objekto Paulistano Mesh Stainless Steel Arm Chair, originally designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha in 1957, label to back corner. 32.5" H x 28.5" W x 27" D; seat: 16" H.
Stainless Steel
"Paulistano" armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for OBJEKTO
By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO
Located in Linkebeek, BE
The Paulistano lounge chair has been included in the famous permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Chrome
Paulistano Natural Leather Sling Armchairs - a Pair
By OBJEKTO, Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptionally comfortable, the Paulistano lounge chair flexes slightly, and the sling can be adjusted up or down the frame for upright or relaxed sitting.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Paolo Mendes da Rocha - Reproduction Paulistano Chair
Located in St. Helena, CA
Authorized reproduction of Paolo Mendes da Rocha classic Paulistano chair. HOT! HOT! HOT!
Chrome
PMR Chaise-Longue by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in New York, NY
The piece should be seen as an extension of his Paulistano chair, which focuses on the possibilities of bent steel.
Leather
Paulistano Armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in New York, NY
"Paulistano" armchair, comprised of a single bent piece of steel with a canvas or leather cover is outstanding in its comfort and visual lightness. They once were part of the living ...
$20,475Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 24.02 in
Pair of "Oscar" Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1956
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Created by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1956, the Oscar armchair was an homage to Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012), one of the most important Brazilian architects in modern architecture...
Straw, Rosewood
$13,004 / set
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chairs, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Argelato, BO
An authentic icon of Mid-Century Brazilian design, the Sheriff armchair is one of the most important and beloved works of the Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues. Extremely comfort...
Leather, Wood
$17,297 / set
H 38.78 in W 30.32 in D 37.01 in
Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare pair of Pernilla chairs and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s. Beech frames and original leather seats. Rarely found in such good con...
Leather, Beech
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of chairs in Jacaranda and upholstered in black faux leather, made in Brazil, circa 1950 by Joaquim Tenreiro. A total of four chairs are available.
Faux Leather, Jacaranda
$4,010 / set
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 31.11 in
Pair of "Hombre" lounge chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of lounge chairs from the Hombre series, designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, produced as part of the Rosenthal Furniture program. In 1972, Rosenthal expanded its activ...
Leather, Oak
$16,000 / set
H 31 in W 26 in D 24 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of "Fixed Commander" Armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This pair of “Commander” armchairs was conceived to attend Brazil’s growing market of office furniture. The first model (with casters) was developed in 1973 and later, this fixed mod...
Metal
Liceu De Artes E Oficios Arm Chairs Pair, Brazil, 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of armchairs designed and made by Lice de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1960. These lounge chairs made by Liceu de Artes e Officios have a beautiful patina and are in a very ...
Leather, Rosewood
$15,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 36.23 in
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios — Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1960 Mid-Century Modern Brazil
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Curitiba, PR
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios — Pair of Armchairs, 1960 Elegant pair of armchairs crafted by the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, São Paulo, circa 1960. Made of solid Jacarandá wood, these piece...
Fabric, Wood
$17,174 / set
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 29.53 in
Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 2 model "F444" Chairs. This model is designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). It is manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s. This o...
Steel
$10,472 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 24.81 in
Set of two Commander armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin for l’Atelier. Brazil, 1972.
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Commander” armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin for l’Atelier. Solid aluminum, plastic, fiberglass and new mustard color leather cushions. This Brazilian design icon was designed to...
Aluminum
$8,400Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 30.24 in
Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Modern Armchairs, Unknown Designer, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...
Hardwood, Leather
$7,500 / set
H 28.5 in W 23.75 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Model R-83 Armchairs by Ladislav Rado for Knoll & Drake
By Knoll & Drake, Ladislav Rado
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of model R-83 lounge / armchairs designed by Czechoslovakian Architect, Ladislav Rado, and produced for only one year in 1955 by Knoll and Drake (a collaboration between Hans Kn...
Steel
$43,537 / set
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Zeca Armchairs by José Zanine Caldas, Bouclé & Plywood, Brazil, 1960
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Madrid, ES
The "Zeca" chair was created in the early 1960s by a Brazilian designer José Zanine Caldas (1918-2001) for Móveis Artísticos Z, a factory he founded in São José dos Campos in 1948. T...
Bouclé, Hardwood, Plywood
$25,000
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1956
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A cornerstone of Rodrigues’ early career, the Oscar armchairs capture the essence of Brazilian modernism: organic warmth, impeccable craftsmanship, and an intuitive sense of comfort....
Cane, Rosewood
$4,010
H 131.5 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Armchairs by José Cruz de Carvalho for Altamira, Portugal 1960’s
By José Cruz de Carvalho
Located in Lisboa, PT
Designed by renowned Portuguese architect José Cruz de Carvalho for Altamira in the 1960s, this elegant pair of armchairs exemplifies the quiet sophistication of mid-century Portugue...
Linen, Wood
$4,010
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Armchairs by José Cruz de Carvalho for Altamira, Portugal 1960’s
By Altamira, José Cruz de Carvalho
Located in Lisboa, PT
This striking pair of armchairs was designed by renowned Portuguese designer José Cruz de Carvalho for Altamira in the 1960s. A testament to the elegant minimalism of mid-century mod...
Faux Leather, Wood
Chrome 'Paperclip' Kinetics Stools
By Kinetics
Located in Toronto, ON
Very cool chrome stools made in the 1970s by Kinetics. Referred to as 'k700' stool, the tubular stool was originally designed by Philip Salmon ans Hugh Hamilton. This midcentury mode...
Chrome
$4,200
H 4 in W 23.75 in D 7.65 in L 4 in
Englander & Bonta, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A wall mounted wood and brass console table with gilt details produced by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s. From an interior commissioned by Englander & Bonta, Buenos ...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 78 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza by Axel Christensen
By Axel Christensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza by Axel Christensen. Very clean and elegant credenza in teak with 4 sliding doors and adjustable shelves with 3 felt lined flatware drawers. U...
Birch, Teak
$5,295 / set
H 29.25 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of four Danish Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood & leather dining chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning classic set of four mid century 1960's Danish rosewood model 42 dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen. The sculptural rosewood frames display beautiful craftsmanship, with the ba...
Leather, Rosewood
$6,874
H 4.34 in Dm 21.66 in
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Brass Hardware Lampshade is in great vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired a...
Brass
$4,067 / item
H 16.54 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Berlingo Stool in Solid Polished Walnut with Leather Straps
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Berlingo in natural solid polished walnut wood and with seat in genuine leather D4 straps in beige finish. Original piece also available in armchair, on request.
Leather, Walnut
$148,000
H 28.94 in W 84.06 in D 41.15 in
George Nakashima 'Frenchman's Cove II' Dining Table in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, ‘Frenchman’s Cove II’ dining table, American black walnut, United States of America, 1967 This striking and unique Frenchman’s Cove II ...
Walnut
Architectural Mid-Century Sideboard in Mahogany
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, mahogany, Italy, 1960s Striking Italian sideboard executed in rich mahogany. The design is characterized by its strong architectural presence, featuring a broad overhangi...
Mahogany
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Steel
Japanese Antique “Tamari-Ishi” Stone Object / wabi-sabi object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old carved stone object sourced in Japan. Featuring a deeply recessed center and a softly rounded form, the piece exists somewhere between natural formation and human interventio...
Stone
$28,700
H 28.75 in W 139.77 in D 36.03 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Warm Sage Colored Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, suede, felt, Switzerland, 1970s A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This De Sede modular Sn...
Suede, Felt
Contemporary Step Stool "Steps" in White Oak by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Given their usefulness, it is surprising that the common step stool is such an overlooked piece of furniture. Steps is a simple rethinking of this established type and is proportione...
Ash, Cherry, Walnut, Oak
$42,000
H 104 in W 142 in D 16 in L 104 in
Monumental Brazilian Modern Bookshelf in Solid Rosewood with Storage, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A commanding example of Brazilian Modern design from the 1960s, this monumental rosewood bookshelf combines architectural presence with exceptional functionality. Crafted in richly f...
Rosewood
$34,000 / set
H 29 in W 96 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair Iconic
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iconic and highly coveted pair of Mid‑Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofas for Directional, circa 1970s. These sculptural, curvaceous masterpieces showcase Kagan’s...
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
$28,900
H 129.93 in W 75.99 in D 16.93 in
Rare Italian Mid-Century Bookcase with "Spear" Uprights by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Exceptional and rare Italian modular wall unit by Vittorio Dassi and produced by Dassi Mobili Moderni during the 1950s, representing one of the most iconic examples of high Italian M...
Brass
Baffo Groupo Leather Chair
By Busnelli
Located in Napa, CA
"Baffo" chair by Busnelli. Designed by Gianni Pareschi and Ezio Didone in 1969. Chrome polished metal and black stitched leather. This chair is from the original edition, n...
Chrome
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