Listed for sale is a gorgeous C. 1950 vintage black leather Butterfly chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Antonio Bonet, and Juan Kurchan for Knoll. This is a vintage example, which came from a Philadelphia estate along with a number of other period-correct Knoll pieces. This particular example has a gorgeous full-grain leather pad, which…
This is a gateleg ‘Maria Flap’ folding dining table, initially designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936. This example was produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden in the 1950s. The piece is appropriately stamped Bruno Mathsson Design, Made in Sweden . This edition is done with a solid beechwood frame, and has a teak top….
This is an early 1950s (circa 1953) Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass MAX arm chair. The piece does not retain its label, but we can accurately date the chair to between approximately 1954 based on the base and corresponding feet. It has its original black X base with the large shock mounts…
This is a set of six dining chairs, Model 4209, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture. The chairs were manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1950s. Their frames are formed of solid bleached walnut (they appear to be, as they would otherwise be birch), and they have freshly upholstered seats re-done in a Knoll…
This is a Model A232 Cabinet, designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by C.M. Madsen for FDB Mobler. The piece was designed in the late 1950s in Denmark. It has two front doors and the interior offers both shelving and pull-out trays. The fittings are made of solid brass. The attention to detail in the…
This is a stunning ND83 lounge chair designed by Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel in 1952. This example was produced by Knud Willadsen and imported from Denmark by Selig. This examples dates to the mid 1950s and is in gorgeous condition. This example appears to have a patinated dark oak frame and has been meticulously and…
This is a handsome oiled-walnut dining set designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons in 1952 and produced in Italy for the Singer Modern collection. The set includes a large ovoid-shaped dining table in walnut that has two additional leaves. It has 5 accompanying chairs. The table without leaves measures 60 inches long,…
Listed for sale is a pair of gorgeous and original 5-LC New York Lounge Chairs, designed by Katavolos, Littel, and Kelley for Laverne (Erwine and Estelle Laverne). These are rare and original examples, which have been impeccably reupholstered in new leather with new foam. The chairs were produced circa 1953. The upholstery seems to be…
Listed for sale is a pair of circa 1950s N65 childs chairs designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto, produced by Artek in Finland. These chairs were ordered with blue green laminate seats and birch plywood construction. They are vintage examples with signs of use and wear as noted in the photos. Structurally, they re in…
This is a pair of wall shelves, Model 112B designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek. This is an early and important pair, and is rarely seen in the American marketplace. The shelves are formed with bent birch brackets, which can be placed both below and above the panel, serving as bookends.The…
This is a pair of LCW Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1948. They are early Herman Miller examples and feature the 5-2-4 screw pattern, dating back to the 1950s. The chairs are composed of Calico Ash, and their age has only contributed to their beauty. The finish has become smooth…
Listed for sale is a rare pair of Jens Risom Designs Inc walnut & tan laminate end side tables. These tables are marked and original examples. They were designed by Jens Risom and produced by his company, circa mid 1950 s. The tables are in very good to excellent vintage condition, showing some light wear…
This is a pair of Lena armchairs designed by Sven-Erik Fryklund, originally designed in 1955. They were manufactured by the Swedish furniture company Hagafors Stolfabrik and distributed through the International Designers Group, a Mid-century era conglomerate that served as an exporter for several European furniture designers in the 1950’s-1960’s. These chairs have a birch wood…
This is a pair of Lotus Chairs, Model 115-LF, designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne for Laverne International in 1958. The design was part of Laverne’s Fiberglass Group. The listed price includes the pair. The chairs feature molded fiberglass seats, having a smooth interior and a textured exterior, and have sculptural steel bases with a…
This is a pair of low three-legged stools, designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden in the 1950s. The listed price includes the pair of stools as shown. Their design includes a round upholstered seat in black vinyl or leather, while the base is composed of angular teak frames. Each stool measures…
This is a pair of walnut and steel frame twin headboards, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in the 1950s. The walnut is finished on both sides, and the outer steel frames are enameled in white. These are part of George Nelson s Steel Frame series, introduced in 1954. Each headboard measures 2 inches…