1930s Original Pel Tubular Chrome Sprung Side Chair – Original Leather
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930's Original Pel Tubular Chrome Sprung Side Chair - Original Leather.
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Metal
1930s Original Pel Tubular Chrome Sprung Side Chair – Original Leather
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930's Original Pel Tubular Chrome Sprung Side Chair - Original Leather.
Metal
1930thies 6 Red Leather Armchairs by Serge Chermayeff for PEL
By Serge Chermayeff
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
6 leather armchairs by PEL between 1933 and 1936. The same model with different arms where made for the BBC Studio and also in the HOTEL METROPOL in Brighton in 1936. Serge Chermaye...
Chrome
$3,696Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of PEL tubular chrome lounge armchairs, English 1930s
Located in Sherborne, GB
A pair of fantastic 1930's tubular chrome PEL chairs, these have been refreshed for today with new beautiful wool bouclé upholstery.
Chrome
1930thies dinning room set from PEL by Serge Chermayeff table and 6 chairs
By Serge Chermayeff
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
1930thies dinning room set from PEL by Serge Chermayeff table and 6 chairs
Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Iconic SP9 Chrome Cantilever Chair by PEL 'Practical equipment ltd' bauhaus
By PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd )
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Iconic SP9 chrome cantilever chair by PEL (Practical equipment ltd) English company took major influence from the German Bauhaus movement Metal makers mark applied to chair.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 P.E.L. Chrome-Plated Tubular Chairs, England, circa 1931
By PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd )
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
Set of 6 P.E.L (Practical Equipment Limited) British modernist chairs of cantilever form. Designed by the Designer/ Architect Oliver Bernard. Chrome plated tubular steel. England,...
Steel
Set of 4 Bruno Pollak Bauhaus RP-7 Chairs for PEL Oldbury, 1932
By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Bruno Pollack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Bruno Polak Bauhaus stacking chairs with tubular chrome frames. In original condition with visible wear to the leather and some chrome loss. Very original condition. Set price.
Metal, Chrome
Pair Of Art Deco PEL Tubular Chrome And Leather Side Chairs
By PEL
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Art Deco side chairs from the 1930's made by PEL Practical Equipment Limited of England.
Chrome
Sold
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 24 in
Set of Six 1930s Early Edition Rowland Wilton-Cox for PEL Tubular Side Chairs
By Rowland Wilton-Cox
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed, 1932-1934. Designed by Rowland Wilton-Cox. Innovative continuous tubular steel. Reconditioned camel leather.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Tubular Chrome & Black Leatherette Bauhaus Style Chair by PEL, England
Located in London, GB
Chrome and leatherette tubular cantilever chair from PEL, England, circa 1930.
Chrome
Pair of Bauhaus Tubular Steel Chrome Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - very good original condition with patina - bakelite armrests - chrome perfectly preserved - suitable for a new upholstery jr
Steel
$14,777 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature English red leather upholstery and a waln...
Leather, Walnut
$12,750 / set
H 32.09 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six 'Cab' dining chairs, model '412', leather, plastic, Italy, design 1976 Beautiful set of 'Cab' dining chairs in luxurious reddish brown leather ...
Leather, Plastic
$12,276 / set
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Mart Stam Bauhaus English Red Leather MG5 Dining Chair for Matteo Grassi, 1976
By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of Six MG5 Dining Chairs Designed by Mart Stam for Matteo Grassi, 1970s. This set of six MG5 dining chairs features: - Tubular dark grey anodized steel frames in a cantilever de...
Steel
$9,548Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Midcentury Modern Art Deco Style Italian Dining Set by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury Modern Art Deco Style Italian Dining Set by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s Exquisite dining set, designed by Borsani that includes a beautifully shaped dining table and six match...
Brass
$6,252 / set
H 31.3 in W 18.12 in D 23.43 in
Mid Century Red Black Vintage Folding Dining Chairs Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs model Luisa designed by the Italian architect Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy and executed by Mobel. A fantastic set of six ( 6 ) chairs with chr...
Metal
$9,444 / set
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Italian Dining Table and Chairs by Silvio Coppola
By Silvio Coppola
Located in London, GB
A rare and incredibly well made vintage Italian dining table and chairs by Silvio Coppola. They were made in Italy by Fratelli Montina, and date from the 1970’s. The quality is outs...
Leather, Ash
$44,500 / set
H 34.06 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Dining Set with Giuseppe Rivadossi Chairs and Angelo Mangiarotti Dining Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lovely Italian dining set consisting of a Angelo Mangiarotti table and Giuseppe Rivadossi dining chairs Angelo Mangiarotti for Bernini, dining table, model '302', cast bronze, marbl...
Oak
$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 75 in D 39.5 in
Post-Modern Italian Sculptural Dining Table Set Six Chairs Italy
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Postmodern Italian Dining Table Set with 6 chairs. New Blue Velvet upholstery. In the style of Pietro Costantini. Set includes Six (6) Dining Chairs and D...
Fabric, Wood
$4,785 / set
H 28.15 in Dm 51.19 in
Dining Room Set with Table and Four Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Hellouw, NL
Very nice dining room set by Giotto Stoppino from the 1970s in Italy. This set consists of a dining table and four matching dining room chairs. The table has a tubular, chrome-plated...
Metal, Chrome
$65,000 / set
H 29.5 in W 67.5 in D 46 in
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Eva Dining Room Set, Maple, Black Lacquer
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1983 Pieces can be purchased separately. Please inquire for separate pricing. Pro...
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
$19,061 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature English red leather upholstery and a wa...
Leather, Walnut
$17,500 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, Red Leather, 1966, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966, set of two. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and lea...
Leather, Plywood
$3,600 / set
H 32 in W 27 in D 34 in
Pair of Art Deco Tubular Chrome Lounge Chairs, K E M Weber, Lloyd
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Art Deco tubular chrome lounge chairs designed by K E M Weber for Lloyd Manufacturing Co., Classic streamline design. Extremely comfortable, retains original Lloyd labels as ...
Chrome
$9,450 / set
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Gautier-Delaye French Set of Table with Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, set of dining table with set of six dining chairs, solid beech, France, 1950s This French dining room set is designed by Pierre Gautier-Delaye. This lovely se...
Beech
$3,500 / set
H 29.73 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, Red Leather, 1967, Set of 2
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, dark brown wood and red leather, Italy, 1967, set of two. The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design, ...
Leather, Beech, Plywood
$2,450
H 35.25 in W 43.25 in D 20 in
French Art Deco Demilune Console Table circa 1930s Wall Mounted Refinished
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French Art Deco Demilune Console Table, France, circa 1930s. This table is currently being refinished and will look amazing when completed. It is wall mounted. It is a versat...
Chrome
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$2,520 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$1,705 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$2,728 / set
H 25.6 in W 13.98 in D 16.15 in
Functionalist Bedside Tables by Pauli Blomstedt, J. Merivaara, Finland, 1930s
By Pauli Blomstedt, J.Merivaara
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare and architecturally striking pair of functionalist bedside tables designed by Pauli Blomstedt and produced by J. Merivaara in Finland during the 1930s. These pieces embody th...
Steel
Silver plated Uplight for a table. Art Deco, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
An elegant silver plated Uplight for a table in Art Deco, probably from the late 1920s. Newly installed electric cord. Wear consistent with age and use
Silver Plate
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
Brass
$11,866 / set
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia in Brown Velvet, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Mario Bellini’s Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia is one of the most influential works of Italian design from the 1970s. This original vintage example consists of two modular elemen...
Chrome
$1,136 / set
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Set of Five Chic Iron and Velvet Stools, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant set of five hammered iron Curule stools, the seats upholstered in blue and yellow velvet. Four of the stools have a black finish, and the fifth one has a gold finish with ora...
Metal
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
$9,946 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
1960s Niels Otto Møller Six Rosewood Dining Chairs with New Paper Cord Seats
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Niels Otto Møller six rosewood dining chairs with new paper cord seats designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951. The chairs feature a solid frame and veneered backrest in rosewoo...
Rosewood
$73,889
H 41.34 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
rare André Sornay sideboard in Oregon pine and studded 40s art deco modernist
By Andre Sornay
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sideboard of the Lyon designer André Sornay dating from the 40s. Structure in veneered and solid Oregon pine, stained on the bottom of the base in black. The sideboard is composed of...
Brass
$15,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Iconic Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini – Newly Upholstered Black Cotton, 1973
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in IT
This iconic Camaleonda Sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1973, has been newly upholstered in luxurious 100% Italian black cotton fabric. The sofa features two pieces ...
Cotton
Paolo Buffa 'Datillo' Writing Desk, Beech & Walnut, Italy, 1940
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A 'Datillo' petite writing desk / table by Paolo Buffa and produced by Galdino Maspero in stained beech wood and walnut. With two drawers on the left hand side underneath a rectangul...
Beech, Walnut
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