$350 / item
Skyscraper Chair by Gasser Chair Company
By Gasser Chair Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aluminum and naugahyde aluminum stacking chair by Gasser Chair Company, c.1960s, USA. The Skyscraper model S-89 features an aluminum frame with a brown naugahyde seat and seat back.
Aluminum
$3,000 / set
Pair of Italian Brass 'Skyscraper' Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two skyscraper style brass chairs with new hair-on-hide upholstery.
Brass
Art-Deco Style Double Wide Skyscraper End Or Easy Chairs After Paul T. Frankl
By Martin Industries
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of custom designer Art-Deco style 'Skyscraper' chairs in the manner of Abel Marius Faidy produced by Martin Industries of Philadelphia, PA circa 1965 on brass ball casters.
Brass
Skyscraper Art Deco Stick Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a grand old ocean liner from the 1920s, a stick reed rattan lounge chair and ottoman with their original forrest green oilcloth upholstered cushions.
Rattan, Reed, Canvas
Vintage Paul Frankl Skyscraper Deskey Nessen Style Deco Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Period club chair. Either French or American deco. In the style Kem Weber, Gilbert Rohde, Walter Von Nessen Has beautiful hardware details. ribbed on the side and front. Front legs ...
Wood
Art Deco Machine Age Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Occasional or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Machine Age Art Deco desk or occasional chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935.
Velvet, Lacquer
Red Dining Chair Urban by WOO - Statement Designer Seating
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Its design mimics the rise of urban skyscrapers, as if the chair organically emerges from the ground, embodying the essence of modern architecture.
Steel
Pair of Vintage Pearsall Chairs with Laser-Cut Butterflies on Hide
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed with Pearsall’s iconic tall trapezoidal backs, these vintage chairs have beautiful skyscraper-like silhouettes.
Hide, Walnut
Midcentury Lucite Skyscraper Style Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This handsome dining set features six hand-sculpted clear lucite side chairs. The six chairs are rendered in thick Lucite and are inset with back and seat cushions in royal blue velv...
Lucite
$1,435Sale Price / item|30% Off
Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Architectural historian Peter Blake explains in his book Master Builders: “As in every one of his designs, from skyscrapers to dining chairs, Mies reduces each object to its essentia...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Beveled Brass Wall Mirror Attributed to Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
He is perhaps best known for his designs of the Piazza del Duomo in Milan, the Montecatini Building (a modernist skyscraper), and the Superleggera chair for Cassina, which became an ...
Brass
$1,470Sale Price / item|30% Off
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255 AC, Black Leather, Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Architectural historian Peter Blake explains in his book Master Builders: “As in every one of his designs, from skyscrapers to dining chairs, Mies reduces each object to its essentia...
Stainless Steel
Rare Set of Eight Paul Frankl Skyscraper Dining Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
The black lacquer frames with scrolling back and reeded sides and legs- part of the skyscraper series- documentation upon request.
Wood, Lacquer
1983 Frank Siciliano Thebes Chairs-Signed
By Frank Siciliano
Located in Hudson, NY
Sold at Barney's NY in 1983. Very unusual chair from the skyscraper series from Frank Siciliano.
Cherry
Skyscraper Chair attributed to Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
New Upholstered on Ebonized Legs
Pair of Rare Skyscraper Style Art Deco Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular chairs with flame mahogany frame
and base, black lacquered detailing, and upholstered
in taupe mohair.
Sold
H 33.5 in W 29.75 in D 28 in
French Art Deco Skyscraper Style Geometric Design Arm Lounge Tub Chair Vintage
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A French Art Deco Skyscraper Style Geometric Design Arm Chair. This lovely chair is perfect for any lover of everything French and Art Deco.
Linen
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Two-Tone Desk or Occasional Chair in Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco skyscraper style two-tone desk or occasional chairs.
Mohair, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Vanity/ Desk Chair in Bookmatched Walnut and Black Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
Constructed in the 1930s, this elegant Art Deco chair recalls old world craftsmanship and new world modernity with its skyscraper style tiered back made from beautiful tiger's eye wa...
Walnut, Lacquer
Sold
H 26 in W 25 in D 26 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Machine Age Chair and Ottoman Attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Machine Age curved-back chair and ottoman, attributed to the legendary Austrian-American Art Deco designer Paul Frankl. Frankl's sophisticated yet causal aesthetic attrac...
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Art Deco Desk Chair with Skyscraper Details
Located in New York, NY
Stylized Deco desk chair in black lacquer with skyscraper details.
Sold
H 37 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Dining Chair in Black Lacquer and Smoked Pewter Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco dining chair was realized in the United States, circa 1930.
Velvet
1930s Set of Six Art Deco Skyscraper Walnut Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of six antique Art Deco skyscraper burr walnut dining chairs, circa 1930 in date.
Leather, Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century Modernist Skyscraper Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of six Mid-Century Modernist high backed dining chairs feature a cantilever design with an upholstered back that extends past the seat to meet the floor. They have ...
Set of Six 1940's Skyscraper Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Black Lacquer and upholstered in silver/grey silk.
Sold
H 35 in W 26.5 in D 28.5 in
Art Deco Cubist Black Lacquer Skyscraper Lounge Chairs in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Pair of Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Club Chairs in Black Lacquer W/ Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from Fran...
Fabric, Lacquer
Sold
H 37 in W 16.25 in D 17 in
Art Deco Machine Age Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Occasional or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Machine Age Art Deco desk or occasional chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935.
Velvet, Lacquer
Sold
H 36.5 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Art Deco Cubist Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Club Chairs in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Pair of Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Side Chairs in Black Lacquer W/ Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from Fran...
Walnut
Sold
H 37.5 in W 17 in D 19.25 in
Set of 6 Art Deco Skyscraper Black Lacquer & Off White Upholstery Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional set of six Art Deco dining chairs, originating from the United States, circa 1935, embody the bold geometry and streamlined sophistication characteristic of the Skyscr...
Fabric, Lacquer
Sold
H 30 in W 26.25 in D 31 in
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Skyscraper Style Club Chairs in Book-Matched Walnut
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of French Art Deco/Machine Age club chairs. Newly upholstered in soft creme leather. The legs and arms are hand-rubbed book-matched walnut. Brushed nickle studded det...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 18.25 in D 22.5 in
Set of 8 Art Deco Skyscraper Style Machine Age Black Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic set of Art Deco Machine Age dining chairs were realized in the United States circa 1935.
Fabric, Lacquer
Sold
H 37 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of Six Art Deco Skyscraper Style Dining Chairs in Black Lacquer and Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful set of six Art Deco dining chairs was realized in the United States, circa 1930.
Velvet
Sold
H 37 in W 16.25 in D 17 in
Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Black Lacquer Desk or Occasional Chair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful streamline Machine Age Art Deco chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935.
Fabric, Lacquer
Sold
H 26 in W 36 in L 26 in
Pair of Art Deco Black Lacquer Club Chairs in Gauffraged Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic pair of Art Deco skyscraper style club chairs were realized in France, circa 1930.
Velvet, Lacquer
Set of Ten High Back Lucite Dining Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Great set of ten matching dining chairs, consisting of two armchairs, eight side chairs.
Lucite
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Chair in Luxurious Grey Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Skyscraper style chair features book matched inlaid burled walnut & elm in a Art Deco geometric design.
Lucite Skyscraper Style Dining Table with Six Matching Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This handsome dining set features a Lucite base with a beveled glass top and six matching chairs. The dual pedestal base is made up of several Lucite slabs which narrow in width as t...
Lucite
Art Deco Skyscraper Furniture Desk and Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco "Skyscraper Furniture" Desk and Chair, designed by Paul Frankl, American, circa 1930's.
Silk, Upholstery
1930s Art Deco Burr Walnut Dining Table Six Chairs
Located in London, GB
A truly stunning antique Art Deco burr walnut dining table, circa 1930 in date, with the original set of six matching antique Art Deco burr walnut Skyscraper side chairs. It is qu...
Mid-Century Lucite Skyscraper Style Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This handsome dining set features six hand-sculpted clear lucite side chairs. The six chairs are rendered in thick Lucite and are inset with back and seat cushions in royal blue velv...
Lucite
Sold
H 29 in W 60 in D 60 in
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Skyscraper Dining Set with Six Klismos Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Charles Hollis Jones lucite, brass and glass octagonal round dining table. The skyscraper base is made of lucite and brass and is exquisite.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 35 in W 55 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Settee & Lounge Chair Set in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Settee and Club Chair Set in Black Lacquer W/Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from...
Fabric, Lacquer
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