Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia" Denmark 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, IDF
Very Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia" Beautiful & confortable armchair made in rosewood and wool fabric - good original condition.
Wool, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs Model "Australia" by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs Model "Australia" by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Grant Featherston Scape Armchairs, Leather, Mid-Century, 1970s
By Grant Featherston
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Australian Vintage Armchairs A rare and highly sculptural pair of Scape armchairs designed by Grant Featherston in Australia during the 1970s.
Leather
A Pair of Large Vintage Solid Timber George I Style Wingback Armchairs
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Large Vintage Solid Timber George I Style Wingback Armchairs Description: This exceptional pair of George I style wingback armchairs represents a masterful synthesis of hi...
Wood
Pair of Rosando Brothers Australian, 1960s Armchairs
Located in Melbourne, AU
Very stylish pair of armchairs by renowned Australian maker Rolando Bros, 1960s.
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in
Australian Midcentury Danish Deluxe Leather Armchair, circa 1960s
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Melbourne, AU
Danish deluxe leather armchair, stunning example by this highly regarded Australian maker.
Leather
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Mid-Century Australian Walnut Armchairs by Jakob Rudowski
By Jakob Rudowski
Located in Melbourne, AU
Set of two truly unique Australian Mid-Century armchairs by artisan craftsman Jakob Rudowski, 1960s.
Unavailable
H 40.95 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in
Australian Mid-Century Modern Nude Leather Armchairs by Gerald Easden for Module
By Gerald Easden, Module
Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW
Naturally stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs for Australian furniture design company, Module.
Leather, Canvas, Felt, Foam, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Australian Wing Chair
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Melbourne, AU
On offer is a very rare example by local Australian maker Danish Deluxe, 1950s. This is an exceptionally comfortable and equally stylish example of local manufacturing from the 1950s...
Grant Featherston B210 Contour Armchair
By Grant Featherston
Located in Melbourne, AU
Strikingly original Grant Featherston B210 armchair in excellent original condition minor wear commensurate with age as per images, a superb addition to any Midcentury or contempo...
Upholstery
Bernard Goss for Pandar Steel Rod Armchair
By Pandar, Bernard Goss
Located in Melbourne, AU
Beautifully restored armchair by Pandar furniture, 1950s. Designed by Bernard Goss.
Leather, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Authentic Rudowski armchair fully restored mustard velvet blackbean
By Jakob Rudowski
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title: Authentic Rudowski armchair fully restored mustard velvet blackbean and timber.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Grant Featherston Pair of B210 TV Contour Chairs, circa 1960s
By Grant Featherston
Located in Melbourne, AU
B210 TV Contour chairs, circa 1960s by renowned Australian designer Grant Featherston. In good original condition, wear commensurate with age. An iconic and highly collectable exampl...
Grant Featherston Expo Sound Chair Mark II, 1968
By Grant Featherston
Located in Melbourne, AU
Grant featherston expo sound chair Mark II, 1968. Exceptional original example of this iconic Australian midcentury design. In very good original order, this is undoubtedly the fi...
Fabric
Unavailable
H 46.07 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
Authentic Featherston MKII talking chair with working audio
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product: MCM furniture Product Category: Armchair Product Manufacturer / Brand: Featherston Product Model Number: mach II talking chair Country of Manufacturer: Australia Vin...
Foam, Polystyrene
Grant Featherston B230 Contour Chair
By Grant Featherston
Located in Melbourne, AU
Iconic B230 Contour chair by highly regarded Australian Mid-Century designer Grant Featherston. His 'Contour' series was born of Featherston's dream of making a chair that would b...
Upholstery
Italian 1970s Lowline Lounge Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in Melbourne, AU
Stylish 1970s pair of Italian Lowline lounge chairs. These present in good original order, upholstered in a lovely original striped 1970s fabric. Extremely comfortable and can be eas...
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in
Set of Two Fred Ward Patterncraft Armchairs with Matching Footstools
By Fred Ward
Located in Melbourne, AU
Iconic 'Patterncraft' armchairs, by renowned Australian designer Fred Ward, 1947.
Upholstery, Teak
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
Original Genuine restored Featherston contour armchair R160 Kvadrat Hallingdale
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
This is an original fully restored armchair that is an iconic Australian and rare MCM piece.
Plywood
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 29.93 in D 30.32 in
Danish Deluxe pair of Anita armchairs fully restored soft Italian leather
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title: Danish Deluxe was founded in Melbourne in the 1950s and is responsible for designing and manufacturing high-end Danish styled furniture with an Australian ...
Polystyrene
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title: Danish Deluxe was founded in Melbourne in the 1950s and is responsible for designing and manufacturing high-end Danish styled furniture with an Australian ...
Polystyrene
Mid-Century Australian Leather Tessa Swivel Chair
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
1970’s Tessa T1 swivel chair. Blackwood frame with fleshy leather cushions. Wood has been completely sanded and refinished. Leather has had some small paint touchups. Located in Wol...
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 26.19 in D 31.89 in
1960s Australian Inga Arm Lounge Chair by Danish Deluxe Midcentury Scandinavian
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very nice example of the classic Danish Deluxe “Inga” armchair, produced in Melbourne, Australia in 1963.
Fabric, Wood
Mid-century Fred Lowen Tessa Leather Armchair
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
Tessa T4 lounge designed for Tessa Furniture by Fred Lowen. Bent ply Teak frames with a suspended hammock back supporting original leather cushions. Frames have been Cleaned and pol...
Leather
Fler Narvik Armchair Designed by Fred Lowen, 1960s
By Fler Narvik
Located in The Hague, NL
A stunning set of two armchairs by the iconic Fred Lowen, for Fler furniture, circa 1960. Beautifully finished timber-frames which are rarely seen anymore because they require hours ...
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage Burgundy Leather Chairs in the style of Cassina
By Cassina
Located in KEW, AU
They can be used as dining chairs, office or armchairs. These are Australian 1970s reproduction.
Leather
Numero IV Modular Lounge Chair by Grant Featherston, 1970s
By Grant Featherston
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Grant Featherston Modular Lounge Chairs And Australian Vintage Seating A rare Numero IV modular lounge chair by renowned Australian designer Grant Featherston, dating to the 1970s. P...
Fabric
Warren McArthur chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Warren McArthur anodized aluminum chairs with original red naugahyde.
Aluminum
Pair of Tessa Furniture T8 Mid-Century Chairs
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
Fred Lowen designed the T8 range of lounge furniture for Tessa in 1976. It was based on the Norwegian designs of the 1960’s and 70’s, with stylish minimalist curves, and rich full-gr...
Leather, Plywood
1970's Joe Rufenacht leather Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Bern, BE
1970's Joe Rufenacht swiveling leather Lounge Chair, produced by JR Furniture, Australia. Padded black leather seat, back rest and head support on a swiveling bentwood base. In beau...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Pacific Green Palmwood and Leather Luxor Swivel Armchairs
By Pacific Green
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of stylish swivel lounge chairs in heavy stitched contrasting leather and contrasting palmwood. the curves and movement of the chair accentuated by the alternating tones of p...
Leather, Palmwood
Pair of 2 Sheepskin Clubchairs by Bart van Bekhoven
Located in MILL, NL
Set of 2 Bart van Bekhoven Clubchairs Pair of very beautiful giant Clubchairs / Armchairs. Upholstered in high-quality Australian sheepskin leather.
Sheepskin
Fler Narvik Set of 2 Armchairs Designed by Fred Lowen, 1960s
By Fler Narvik
Located in The Hague, NL
A stunning set of two armchairs by the iconic Fred Lowen, for Fler furniture, circa 1960. Beautifully finished timber-frames which are rarely seen anymore because they require hours...
Bouclé, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in L 29.53 in
Mid Century Modern Carver Armchair by Peter Brown for T.H. Brown, c.1960s
By Peter Brown (Australian), TH Brown
Located in TORQUAY, AU
This exceptional Carver armchair is a significant design by Peter Brown for T.H.
Hardwood
Set of Six Palm Wood Armchairs by Pacific Green, Australia, 1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six "Messina" armchairs in palm wood and leather, made by Pacific Green in the 1990s. Each chair is in good condition with age appropriate patina to the leather upholstery, so...
Leather, Palmwood
AUSTRALIAN MODERN WOVEN LEATHER CONVERTIBLE DESK CHAIR
Located in San Francisco, CA
leather, laminated wood, brass, painted steel, nutshell . NOTE: arms can collpase down and tuck into the seat sides (see images)
Cast Alloy Armchairs
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Four cast alloy armchairs by Hunter Davis. Elegant whip lash curve open armrests, bow tie back rest with sabre legs.
Grant Featherston Pagodaline Armchair, circa 1958
By Grant Featherston
Located in Melbourne, AU
Grant Featherston for Aristoc 'Pagodaline' chair, 1958. Beautifully restored, metal frame has been prepared and completely refinished, as have the stylish floating timber armrests an...
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 29.5 in
Original Pair of Rare Rattan and Teak Armchairs, Lawrence Peabody, Model 1806
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Hollywood, FL
Original pair of rare rattan and teak armchairs, Lawrence Peabody, model 1806.
Leather, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century R160 Contour Chair by Grant Featherston
By Grant Featherston
Located in Camperdown, NSW
R160 contour chair by Grant Featherston completely restored. The base still retains the original stamp. Chair constructed with the back and seat shaped in one single curved piece. Th...
Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Armchair by Burgess in Teak and Blackwood, c.1960s
Located in TORQUAY, AU
A striking example of Australian mid-century design, this armchair was produced by the renowned Melbourne-based manufacturer Burgess.
Teak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Fred Ward Wing-Back Chair Patterncraft No.7 in Mountain Ash, Melbourne, 1948
By Fred Ward
Located in Melbourne, AU
A rare opportunity to acquire an original Pattern No.7 'Wing-Back' chair designed by Fred Ward for Patterncraft. Ward put good design within reach of practical Australians post W...
Hardwood
Sold
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
Original Genuine fully restored Featherston contour armchair R160 ottoman
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
This is an original fully restored armchair that is an iconic Australian and rare MCM piece.
Plywood
Pair of Leather Armchairs Roche & Bobois circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Grenoble, FR
A pair of beautiful armchair with new leather in perfect condition Roche& Bobois 1970 stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
A Mid-Century Armchair by Anonymous Designer, Finland c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
An elegant armchair in birch, with a gently curved backrest and sculptural open arms terminating in rolled, upholstered rests, raised on tapering splayed legs. Newly reupholstered in...
Wool, Beech
$7,419 / set
H 27.96 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
Illum Wikkelsø, Pair of Danish Armchairs, 1958. New Upholstery.
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Pair of Danish armchairs model N°450 designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1958 and produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik, Denmark. Excellent condition. Original pieces from t...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair of Napoleon III Plain square back armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a classic pair of Napoleon III French seating. The square back design works very well in a huge number of interiors. These are particularly nice as they have generous seats...
Beech
$8,194 / set
H 31 in W 84 in D 36 in
Exceptional Pair of MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources. This particular set is a very very beautiful collection of pieces. The hand dy...
Leather
$1,128 / set
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Armchairs Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable - Marked by label - Rare type.
Fabric, Wood
Armchairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, Brazil 1950s.
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, manufactured by Forma S/A in Brazil in the earlies 1950. The structure is made of solid painted steel. The characteristi...
Iron
Pair of Swedish Oversized Lounge Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of oversized Swedish lounge chairs, 1960, with original beige floral upholstery with colorful accents and fluted teak legs, the hazelnut brown fabric on the sides of t...
Upholstery, Teak
$15,000
H 28.74 in W 23.62 in D 22.83 in
Viggo Boesen Model 30 Armchair, Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Viggo Boesen and produced by Slagelse Møbelværk, Model 30 armchair reflects the restrained yet expressive language of early Danish modernism, where comfort, proportion, a...
Wool, Elm
$3,278Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.39 in W 26.97 in D 22.05 in
Antique Pair of circa 1880 William Morris Carved Legged Wingback Armchairs
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of original circa 1860-1880 English William Morris style wingback armchairs with grey linen summer cushions A good looking and well-m...
Upholstery, Walnut
$9,500 / set
H 42.92 in W 31.11 in D 25.79 in
A Pair of Vintage French Style Solid Timber Wingback Chairs
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Vintage French Style Solid Timber Wingback Chairs Description: This striking pair of French-style wingback armchairs features bold, black-and-white zebra-patterned upholst...
Wood
$30,800 / set
H 26.38 in W 27.76 in D 29.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
Leather, Foam, Wood
$6,761 / set
H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Vintage Swedish Samsas Armchairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Swedish Samsas armchairs by Carl Malmsten. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1960’s. The quality is absolutely outstandin...
Bouclé, Beech
$4,207Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 48.43 in W 31.7 in D 33.08 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of antique Italian / Carolean throne armchairs with ornately carved bases and floral uphols...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$5,867 / set
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Model 1748 Armchairs by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 195
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, London
A pair of Model 1748 lounge chairs designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1950s. These elegant armchairs exemplify the refined organic modernism for which...
Wool, Beech
$7,444 / set
H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Vintage Swedish Samsas Armchairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Swedish Samsas armchairs by Carl Malmsten. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1960’s. The quality is absolutely outstandin...
Bouclé, Beech
$1,369
H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Coffee Corner Table in Teak and Cane by Peter Hvidt, Denmark, 1955
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury solid teak corner table with woven rattan shelf. Excellent for use as a side table or sofa table manufactured by France and Sons designer Peter Hvidt.
Teak
Vintage Circular beige, brown and turquoise Wool Rya Rug
By Desso
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Circular Danish modern rya rug labeled Norsk for British carpet centre, Axminster, England. 100% wool. Charming colours in creamy beige, blue and turquoise, very decorative...
Wool
$8,903 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$9,500 / set
H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
Steel
$1,674 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$4,666Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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
Art Deco Bakelite Set of Photograph Frames, Set of Three
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice group of three bakelite picture frames. Art Deco style. The rectangulars measure 13.2 cm by 9.8 cm and the round one 13.2 cm diameter. Very good conditions. We have specia...
Bakelite
$3,995
H 49.22 in Dm 41.34 in
Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, two levels, 82 pink glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 82 Murano pink glasses, two levels, in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a Murano cle...
Art Glass
$12,842 / set
H 32.29 in W 13 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Chairs Model "830" by Mario Marenco & Antonella Scarpitta
By Mario Marenco, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chairs Model "830" by Mario Marenco & Antonella Scarpitta for Mobil Girgi, 1980s - 13 available
Wood
$85,800 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$34,245 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 45.28 in
Space Age Pair of Lucite Leather Slipper Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age slipper chairs or armchairs in clear lucite and brass by the italian designer Marzio Cecchi. Model from the balestra series. Fully upholstered ...
Brass
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 109 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Long Sofa Designed by Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Legs
By Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1955 Danish Sofa designed by Johannes Aasbjerg has original upholstery with a 4 seat design. Long 106 inch long sofa. Sits on 8 Solid teak tapered legs. Use As-Is or have i...
Upholstery, Teak
$6,556 / set
H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 9.06 in
Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Marly Horses, after Coustou
By Coustou
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of 19th century bronze Marly horse, having a good patina, after Guillaume Coustou the elder 1677-1746.
Bronze
Lounge Chair by Marzio Cecchi in Lucite and Leather
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age lounge chairs in clear lucite and leather by the Italian designer Marzio Cecchi. Born near Florence on March 1st 1940, Marzio Cecchi comes fro...
Leather, Lucite
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
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