Chairs / Ottomans
Danish Modern Armchair Model 56 by Niels Møller in Oak and Papercord
$1,200.00Model 56 oak dining chair / desk chair with sculpted arm rests designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller. Conservatively refinished condition, retaining its original woven paper cord seat. Seat is intact; few scuffs remain to the stained oak frame.
Measures: H 31″ L 22.5″ D 18.75″ Seat height 17.5″ Arm height 27.1″.
Danish Modern Low Stool in Red Stained Oak by Ejvind Johansson for FDB Mobler
$600.00Danish Modern low stool in oak by Ejvind Johansson for FDB Mobler (ca. 1960s, Denmark).
Originally available in different finishes, this example was stained red (original stain was matched and reproduced in restoration).
Newly restored condition, though light wear remains (a couple of scuffs, as shown).
Unsigned.
H: 18.5″ x L: 18.75″ x D: 13.75″ (leg to leg depth)
Seat Height: 17″
Seat Depth: 13.63″
Danish Modern Teak Bentwood Sculptural Armchair
$2,400.00Unique Danish organic-form lounge chair composed of layers of laminated and bent wood finished with teak surfaces. Superior, modernist form with elegant, clean lines and curvilinear arms. Similar design to Peter Hvidt’s “Ax” chair, with the same ergonomic attention and materials used. However, there is more of a design element to the construction in this example, allowing for more breathing room enhanced by the shorter, sculpted back rest and bowtie stretchers.
Refinished condition; only minor wear remains.
Branded ‘Made in Denmark’ to the underside.
Measures: H 30″ x L 26.5″ x D 25″
Seat height 16″
Arm height 24.25″.
Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs Model FD-136 for France & Daverkosen
$16,500.00Pair of 1950s Danish modern lounge chairs (model FD 136) designed by Finn Juhl. Early examples produced by France & Daverkosen, the predecessor to France & Son.
Boasts broad, floating back rests, wide seats, and elegantly sculpted teak arm rests. All patinated brass hardware (pegs which connect the seat and back to the teak frame) is original. Efficient design maximizing comfort while maintaining a relatively small footprint.
Navy wool upholstery is original and has been cleaned. Very nice, vintage condition with only minor wear to the original fabric.
Back stretchers retain the France & Daverkosen “FD Made in Denmark” stamp and the “John Stuart Inc. New York / Grand Rapids” medallions (signifying the original retailer).
Measures: H 30.25″ x L 31.75″ x D 28.75″ x arm height 22.25″ x seat height (bottom edge): 12.5″ – (highest point): 14.5″.
Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather
$7,000.001950s Italian walnut lounge chair and ottoman designed by Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons. Features a highly sculpted, ladder-back frame with clean lines and splayed-leg detail. Newly upholstered in brown, distressed leather with new foam. The chair retains the original metal seat straps; the ottoman’s cushion is fixed.
Ottoman measures: H: 16.75″ x D: 18″ x W: 24.5″
Chair: H: 31.5″ x D: 30″ x W: 24″ x Arm Height: 21.75″ x Seat Height: 18″
Italian Modernist “Perla” Armchair in Bouclé by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo
$7,200.00Single iconic ‘Perla’ club/armchair by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo (early 1950s, Italy).
Composed of a gently curved back with exaggerated, outstretched arms (charmingly appears to be extending to give a hug) supported by Veronesi’s signature triangular ebonized walnut wedge feet.
Unique form with its low profile but spacious, accommodating seat, maximizing comfort without compromising style.
Newly reupholstered in an oatmeal Kravet bouclé (36114-106). The foam has additionally been replaced, and the feet retain the original ebonized finish, which shows minor wear consistent with age.
Reference:
October 1952 Domus, Issue No. 274, page 4 – credited as G. Veronesi in the magazine, leading people to believe it was ‘Guglielmo,’ when in fact the designer of the Perla is Giulia Veronesi.
H: 31.5″ x L: 32.75″ x D: 31″
Seat Height: 16.75″ x Seat Length: 19″ x Seat Depth: 20.5″
Arm Height: 25.75″
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
$2,200.00This armchair is an early example of Jens Risom’s design for Knoll and is a simple yet innovative design. The chair is two separate pieces: a singular seat / back component is simply inserted directly into a frame supported by a series of inset dowels. The birch frame is original (has not been refinished). The new upholstery is Knoll Highline CR in Chestnut (a plush material that is corduroy-like appearance with a Crypton finish). This chair incorporates modern design elements of Risom’s native Denmark with its combination of soft curves contrasted with geometric angles. The frame retains the early ‘Knoll Associates Inc’ decal. The arm height is: 22.25″.
H: 30″ x W: 24″ x D: 27.5″
16.5″ Seat Height
Large Italian Modern ‘Vela Alta’ Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
$2,200.00Vintage Italian Modernist Vela Alta (“Tall Sail”) lounge chair designed in the 1970s by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti.
Composed of a durable, metal, upholstered frame with exposed chrome supports, and a subframe/base of black molded plastic. Large scale, sculptural chair offering optimal comfort and a spacious seat without compromising style. The ‘tall sail’ undulating seat back offers flexibility while remaining structurally supportive.
Features the original striped velvet upholstery in olive green, blue, and blue-green. (Close-ups make the fabric appear silver due to the natural light – main color of the velvet is a blue/green or teal).
Velvet has been steam cleaned, but wear remains (fading, spotting soiling to arm and seat, fabric losses to the two corners of the base, general wear). Can be used as is with aforementioned issues, though reupholstery is highly recommended.
The black molded plastic base shows a central crack, which is neither visible when the chair is upright nor affects the piece’s stability.
Retains the “Saporiti” fabric label under seat cushion and is branded “Saporiti Italia Vela Alta” to the molded plastic underside.
Sourced in Rome, Italy.
See other listings for the corresponding two and three-seat sofas (same upholstery and manufacturer, different designer).
H: 37.5″
L: 38.13″
D: 36″
Arm to Arm Length: 37.5″
Arm Height: 18″
Seat Length: 23.75″
Seat Depth: 22″
Seat Height: 14″ (with cushion) / 11″ (without)
Leather and Walnut Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair and Ottoman
$4,800.00Beautifully designed and well constructed Milo Baughman for James Inc. lounge chair and ottoman supported by turned, walnut legs. Clean lines with generously curved, sweeping arm rests for additional comfort. Newly reupholstered in leather with new foam. Uncommon example, which additionally retains the James Inc. manufacturer tag. Ottoman dimensions: L 26″ x D 19″ x H 15.75″ Chair measures: L 27.5″ x D 29″ x H 32.5″ Seat height 16″ Arm height 21″
Majestic Odd Fellows Carved and Painted Armchair
$3,400.00This magnificent Odd Fellows Fraternal Lodge ‘throne’ (circa 1910-1920) with carved and painted decoration throughout is a fine example of early 20th century Folk Art. Nice use of decorative dragon and eagle motifs contrasted by an otherwise Primitive, simplistic design. There is a split to the wood near one of the eagle’s heads, which has not been repaired or filled (result of the wood becoming brittle from age). However, the eagle’s head is sturdy / sound and is not at risk of coming detached. The seat has been newly reupholstered in an olive green velvet.
H: 39.5″ x W: 25.25″ x D: 22.5″ x Seat Height: 17.75″
Mid-Century American Modern Lounge Chair by W & J Sloane
$1,200.00This luxurious W & J Sloane lounge chair features good clean Mid-Century Modern lines with robust and inviting seating. In addition to being reupholstered in a fine white and wheat tweed comprised of a diamond geometric pattern it retains its elegant brushed brass tapered legs adding to its simplistic yet sophisticated design.
28.5ʺW × 37ʺD × 28ʺH
Seat Height: 17″
Mid-Century French Lucite and Steel Chaise Longue Prototype
$9,977.00This remarkable chaise longue (circa 1950 France) marries elements of Machine Age and Hollywood Regency Styles to form one sculpturally elegant masterpiece. From the collection of a renowned New York City architect who purchased the chaise in 1998 from Miguel Saco. This piece was loosely attributed to Marc du Plantier by a prominent auction house, but no documentation supports the claim. Regardless, this is a one of kind prototype designed by a true visionary with an exceptional sense of style and composition. The removable leather head rest was added to the piece when it was sold in 1998 (it is not original to the chaise).
Base alone measures: H: 13″ x D: 22.5″ x L: 36″
Condition: Lucite has minimal wear (slight patina in a few areas, that does not detract from the clarity of the lucite).
Nickel plated steel base shows wear (partially by design, partially from age).
H: 39″ x W: 56.25″ x D: 21.3″ x Seat Height: 14″