armchairs
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchairs in Mahogany
Exquisite and uncommon Dunbar armchairs composed of mahogany frames, brass accents and covered in a light blue corduroy (a tightly woven corduroy whose wales / ribs are close together – swatch available upon request). The color photographs slightly lighter than it appears in person — it is a pale blue with a subtle aqua undertone. Upholstered arm rests, original to the design, offer additional comfort. Brass has been polished, frames have been refinished, and upholstery / foam are new.
Both chairs retain brass ‘Dunbar’ manufacturer tags.
H: 32″ x W: 25.25″ x D: 29″ x Seat Height: 16.75″ x Arm height: 25.25″
Pair of Ernest Race Flamingo Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
This rare set of ‘Flamingo’ lounge chairs was designed in 1959 by the English designer, Ernest Race. The same year the chair was introduced, it was granted the ‘design of the year award’ by the Council of Industrial Design.
Both chairs and ottoman had been recovered in a sand beige wool upholstery, and the foam has been replaced. The chair seats are supported by walnut legs with original large plastic glides.
The pair comes with the scarcely seen Race ottoman which is composed of an upholstered seat over a black enameled steel frame. The finish is original as are the support straps.
Light wear to the ottoman frame, as shown.
Chairs each measure:
Height: 36.25″
Width: 32.75″
Depth: 31.5″
Seat Height: 16.25″
The ottoman is:
24″ W x 24″ D x 16″ h (with cushion) 12″ H (without cushion).
Pair of Finn Juhl Diplomat Armchairs for France & Son in Leather and Teak
These teak ‘Diplomat Chairs’ were designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son circa 1961 and feature deeply sculpted arms and clean lines throughout. Leather seats mount to brass posts which connect to the frame, giving the chairs a floating appearance.
Fully restored condition (teak has been refinished and leather / foam are new).
They are both signed with the impressed manufacturer’s mark (FF Made in Denmark) and applied metal disc of manufacturer’s label (FF 6805944).
H 31.75″ x W 27.25″ x D 23.75″ x Seat Height 17.5″ x Arm height 24″
Pair of Isa Bergamo Sculptural Petite Club Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti
$7,800.00Low and petite Isa Bergamo arm/club chairs attributed to Gio Ponti characterized by pronounced/exaggeratedly sculpted arms in chocolate vinyl with button tufted details (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Original spring construction present with the frame supported by hand-painted gilt metal feet. Seat is not cushy, as the springs don’t offer the same soft support as foam would.
Vinyl upholstery was a later addition and is in very, good, vintage condition with a few minor scuffs, as shown. Feet show minor gilt loss/light wear.
Elegant, versatile design and small scale, suitable for both living room and boudoir use. Note that these are not only small in size but low to the ground (4.75″ height between floor and frame).
Listing is for the pair.
H: 31.75″ x L: 26.75″ (arm to arm) x D: 28″
Seat height: 14.25″
“Cushion” height: 9.25″
Seat length: 17.75″ (front edge to edge)
Seat length: 11.25″ (back edge to edge)
Seat depth: 19.25″
Arm height: 22″
Pair of Italian Modern Tall Wingback Arm Chairs in Bouclé and Walnut
$7,600.00Modernist wingback chairs supported by sculptural, walnut feet (circa 1950s, Italy).
Stylish design, without compromising function and comfort.
Luxurious pair newly reupholstered in a cream Kravet bouclé (36120-1). The last image is the swatch from Kravet’s site – the upholstery appears pure white or off-white, depending on the light.
The foam has additionally been replaced, and the walnut feet have been newly refinished and show only minor wear.
Sourced in Rome, Italy.
H: 41.75″ x L: 29.5″ x D: 30.5″ x Seat Height: 18.5″ x Arm Height: 23.5″
Seat Length: 20.75″ (edge)
Seat Depth: 22.5″.
Pair of Italian Modern Walnut and Velvet Lounge Chairs Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Pair of sculptural lounge/arm chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa (Italy, ca. 1940s)
Composed of spindle-back-forms with elegantly curved arms above x-form slats, all supported by moderately angled feet.
Golden yellow velvet upholstery and foam are new; pair retains the original metal-spring construction.
Evidence of old restoration work present, as shown (minor veneer fills that were likely of the same period as production).
Newly and conservatively refinished; wear remains as shown (scuffs/spots/general, patina).
Sourced in Rome, Italy as Paolo Buffa; unmarked (hence the formal attribution).
Luxurious pair structurally sound with attractive patina that blends well with a variety of decorating styles – Deco, Modernist, Arts and Crafts, Country Farmhouse, etc.
H: 32.25″ (with cushion)
H: 29.5″ (frame alone discounting cushions)
L: 25″
D: 26.25″
Seat Height: 14.25″
Seat Length: 21″
Seat Depth: 20.5″
Arm Height: 22″
Pair of Italian Modernist Metal and Mohair Lounge Chairs by Campo and Graffi
$7,500.00Pair of arm/lounge chairs designed by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi and manufactured by Home Torino (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Composed of painted black metal frames with Italian walnut block feet and seats newly upholstered in a blood-orange/coral mohair with new foam. Appealing square form with angled arms and clean lines
Retains the ‘Home Torino’ tag to both frames.
H: 30″ x L: 26.75″ x D: 32.25″
Arm Height: 17.5″
Seat Height: 15.25″
Seat Length: 18.75″
Seat Depth: 19.75″
Pair of Italian Modernist Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Pizzetti
$3,600.00Vintage lounge chairs by Pizzetti of Roma (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Composed of low, wide frames supported by deeply sculpted ebonized wooden bases.
The generous seat and arm proportions counterbalance the relatively low profile, offering comfort without sacrificing style.
Original upholstery could benefit from replacement and shows wear consistent with age/use. Springs are sound; original straps have worn and split off in places (strap replacement isn’t necessary, though foam and upholstery updating is recommended). There are a few scuffs to the original finish on the bases, as shown.
H: 27″ x L: 31″ x D: 27.5″
Seat Height: 17″ x Seat Length: 22.5″ x Seat Depth: 18.5″
Arm Height: 18.75″
Pair of Italian Modernist Wingback Lounge Chairs by Ico Parisi
Pair of high-back lounge chairs supported by carved walnut conical feet by Ico Parisi (1950s, Italy). Slender, tall, wing-back form with sweeping, dramatic lines producing a sharply modernist aesthetic.
Raspberry microsuede upholstery was likely an 1980s/1990s addition. Upholstery is sound and usable as is, but could also benefit from an update. Walnut feet show natural patina / light wear consistent with age and use.
Literature:
Featured in Roberto Aloi: Esempi di Arredamento di Tutto il Mundo: Tavoli, Tavolini, Carrelli, 1953 (Second Series), page 118
H: 41.25″ x L: 31.25″ x D: 32″
Seat Height: 17″
Arm Height: 22.5″.
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Modern Blue Velvet Sculptural Wingback Lounge Chairs
Pair of Italian modern lounge chairs with elegant, sweeping lines and subtle high, wing-back form supported by delicately curved stained mahogany legs (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Dramatic, deeply sculpted armrests show well from all angles, adding sharp lines to an otherwise minimalist form.
Velvet is original and shows wear (minor fading, scuffs, one small hole where one of the arms meets the back frame, few spots, and, most significantly, a separation between the welting and the upholstery in the back of one of the chairs). Can be used, as is, though reupholstery is encouraged.
Measures: H: 33.5″ (edge) x L: 27″ (arm to arm) x D: 27.5″
Arm height: 22.75″
Seat height: 14.25″
Seat length: 15.5″
Seat depth: 17.5″
Pair of Mid-Century Modern ‘Floating’ Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Velvet
These unique armchairs (circa 1960s USA) float elegantly on walnut bases and are characterized by pronounced / exaggerated arms and sculptural frames. Newly upholstered in Kravet gray velvet with new foam. Back cushion features a single, central button accent, while seat is fully button-tufted. Reminiscent of designs by both Vladimir Kagan and Adrian Pearsall, but the designer is unknown.
Measures: H 27″ x D 30″ x L 39″ x seat height 17.75″ x arm height 22″ (seat width is 26″).
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs
Pair of circa 1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome arm or lounge chairs. Elegant profile with sharp, slanted lines and a low-slung seat. Fabric was changed around the early 1980s / 1990s and is a heavily patterned purple, pink, peach, green, and blue with silver metallic elements against pale gray. Slight fading, particularly to the arm rests, present, but the fabric is usable with light wear, as shown. The foam could be thinned out to better reveal the angled seat and dramatic lines.
Chrome has been cleaned and polished, but minor scuffs remain.
Measures: H 27″
L 28.5″
D 31″
Arm height 19″ / 20″ (including arm rests)
Seat height 17.75″.