armchairs
Pair of Model R-83 Armchairs by Ladislav Rado for Knoll & Drake
$7,500.00Pair of model R-83 lounge / armchairs designed by Czechoslovakian Architect, Ladislav Rado, and produced for only one year in 1955 by Knoll and Drake (a collaboration between Hans Knoll and Drake Furniture of Austin, Texas and a short-lived production, due to Hans Knoll’s untimely death). Exceedingly rare given the single year production.
Seat is connected to the frame by brass screws and spacers located both under the seat and on the sides, as shown. Gray wool tweed upholstery and foam are new; the off-white lacquer is original and shows wear consistent with age / use.
Measures: Height 28.5″ Width 23.75″ Depth 27.5″ Seat height 14.75″ Arm height 20.75″.
Pair of Ole Wanscher for France and Son “Senator” Chairs in Teak
$4,800.00Pair of Danish modern easy chairs (model 116) designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son. Composed of a dense slat-back frame, designed with a partially exposed back to better reveal the upholstery. Loose cushions feature a button-tufted pattern on back and seat. Newly refinished and reupholstered in Odaka “Wayne” 01 Desert – a micro fiber, resembling real leather texture and made with recycled leather (65% Polyester, 30% Leather, 5% Polyurethane Fiber). The color is taupe (light brown with pink undertones). Fabric samples available upon request. Sturdy and durable, retaining the original spring-seat construction. Both chairs retain the France and Son medallion affixed to the frame.
Measures: Height 31.5″ (with cushion) / 26.5″ (without cushion) Width 26.5″ Depth 28″ Seat height 17.25″ Arm height (edge) 23.5″.
Pair of Paul Mccobb Stained Maple Lounge Chairs
$12,500.00Coveted pair of Paul Mccobb Planner Group armchairs made between 1955 and 1956 (Winchendon, MA, USA).
Sculptural seat/back frame contoured to accentuate the slim, carved armrests.
Sharp, handsome set with crisp lines, presenting well from all angles.
Chairs were recovered in beige/bisque vinyl upholstery roughly five years ago. Upholstery is usable, as is, showing light wear as pictured (light seat scuffing/creasing along with a spot of edge wear to the border). Maple has been restored and the deep mahogany/espresso finish has been matched to the original factory-stain. There is some unevenness to the finish, as was the case with these originally.
H: 33.75″ x L: 25″ (arm to arm) x D: 31.5″
Seat Length: 21.25″
Seat Depth: 20″
Seat Height: 16.25″
Arm Height: 21.5″
Pair of Postmodern Club Chairs in Stained Birdseye Maple by Michael Graves
$9,500.00Pair of Postmodern faceted club chairs designed by Michael Graves composed of stained Birdseye Maple frames with ebony inlaid triangles and applied ebonized cylindrical decorations at the feet (ca. 1980, USA).
Scarcely seen pieces by the noted architect remaining highly stylized with their sweeping lines, luxe materials and unique incorporation of geometrical shapes, while providing the utmost comfort.
Upholstery is original and shows well with only fading/soiling around the arms and light pilling (usable as is if light wear is acceptable). Frame has been conservatively refinished and is in very good, vintage condition with only light age-commensurate wear remaining to veneered arms, as shown. Ebonized cylindrical details have additionally been touched up.
Matching settee pictured is available separately – listing is for the pair of chairs alone.
H: 30″ x L: 33.5″ (foot to foot) x D: 31″
Arm Height: 23.25″ (edge)
Arm to Arm length: 32.5″
Seat Length: 21.5″
Seat Depth: 18.5″
Seat Height: 14.5″
Pair of Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll Cordovan Leather Lounge Chairs
$14,000.00Pair of lounge chairs designed as part of the “710 Series” by Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll (Germany, 1972). Aptly named the “Conversation Chairs” due to their thoughtful, functional design.
Featuring loose cushions retaining their original down feather filling and cordovan leather upholstery supported by solid chromed-steel frames.
One chair retains the Walter Knoll Germany applied manufacturer’s foil label.
Extremely well-maintained in very fine, all-original vintage condition with patina/creases and light scuffs commensurate with age/use. Leather and chrome have been buffed and polished.
Two corresponding sofas are also available – listing is for the pair of chairs.
Measures: H: 28.5″ x D: 29.5″ x L: 29.25″ x arm height: 22″ x seat height: 16.25″.
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Walnut and Leather Petite Lounge Chairs
$7,500.00Pair of diminutive Scandinavian Modern lounge/armchairs (ca. 1960s).
Composed of sculptural walnut frames supporting compact seats newly reupholstered in green leather, distressed by design, with diamond-pattern button tufted fronts and brass nail bordered backs
Thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted with deeply carved walnut arms above a lower upholstered armrest option, curved banded backrests, and spindle-form legs, enhancing the modernist aesthetic of an otherwise modest form.
Excellent, vintage condition – frames have been refinished, chairs have been reupholstered, and the foam has been changed. Only a few minor scuffs remain to the wood, and the leather shows a line to one of the seats that is a naturally occurring flaw within the leather itself.
H: 29.5″ x L: 27.5″ x D: 25.25″
Seat Height: 12.75″ x Seat Length: 19.5″ x Seat Depth: 18.75″
Arm Height (upholstered, lower armrest): 17.5″
Arm Height (wooden, higher armrest): 21.75″
Pair of Sculptural Italian Modern Bouclé Lounge Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti
$9,500.00Pair of Sculptural Italian Modern Bouclé Lounge Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa E Giordino.
Luxurious pair newly reupholstered in an oatmeal Kravet bouclé (36114-106) with tufted button detail true to the original design.
The last image is a swatch of the bouclé from Kravet’s site, varying slightly from how the upholstery photographs.
Walnut feet have been newly stained, though wear remains as shown.
Purchased in Rome, Italy as Gio Ponti for Casa E Giordino.
H: 33.25″ x L: 35.5″ x D: 31″
Seat Height: 19.5″
Seat Length: 20″ (front)
Seat Depth: 20.75″
Arm Height: 23″
Pair of Sculptural Italian Modernist Bouclé Lounge Chairs by ISA Bergamo
Pair of l.S.A Bergamo lounge chairs with sculptural arm details supported by hand-turned walnut conical feet (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Spacious, comfortable chairs while occupying a relatively small footprint.
Luxurious pair newly reupholstered in an oatmeal Kravet bouclé (36114-106). The foam has additionally been replaced, and the walnut feet have been newly refinished and show only minor wear.
Source in Rome, Italy.
H: 38″ x L: 27.5″ x D: 30″ x Seat Height: 17.25″ x Arm Height: 22.75″
Seat length (edge): 20″
Seat depth: 20.5″
Pair of Swedish Teak and Leather ‘Lamino’ Chairs by Yngve Ekström
Yngve Ekström ‘Lamino’ Chairs for ESE-Möbler / Swedese, circa 1956, Sweden. Composed of laminated teak frames and newly upholstered in leather. The hides used are vintage (1970s) and very dense; the leather will age and thin nicely over time. The lines that appear in the leather on one of the two chairs are natural to the hide itself. Additionally, there is one ‘rub’ spot to the leather on the same chair as pictured.
Exquisite composition and lines. Beautiful, fully restored condition.
Measure: Arm height 21″
Reference: ‘Svenska Stolar:’ Och Deras Formgivare 1899-2001, Gordan, pg. 168.
H: 39″ x W: 27.1″ x D: 29″ x Seat Height: 16″ x Arm Height: 21″
Pair of Vintage Italian Slipper Chairs in Walnut and Mohair by Fratelli Marelli
$6,500.00Small-scale slipper/arm/lounge chairs by Framar (Fratelli Marelli) who produced furniture by iconic Italian designers including Paolo Buffa and Nino Zoncada alongside their own original designs (ca. 1950s, Italy).
These chairs are characteristic of Framar’s productions, utilizing only the highest quality materials to execute this modernist design. Specifically, the sweeping, deeply carved ‘paddle-form’ arm rests in Italian walnut offer generous support while showcasing both the dramatic lines of the design and rich, vivid walnut grain. The frame supporting sculptural high-back seats with round cushions extends to a rounded back finished with elegant, tapered legs.
Walnut has been refinished, and two-tone upholstery/foam is new (gray mohair frame with powder blue velvet round cushions).
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 33″ x L: (arm to arm) 26.75″ x D: 29″
Arm Height: 22″
Seat Height: 15.38″
Seat Length and Depth: 19.5″
Pair of Vintage Preview Accent Chairs on Brass Caster Wheels
$6,200.00Sophisticated “Preview” arm chairs designed in the late 1980s / early 1990s. Preview, a division of Wieman Furniture of Hickory North Carolina, gained acclaim in the late 1980s-1990s when Vladimir Kagan designed several lines for them. These are not confirmed as Kagan designs, though they resemble a similar model of seating.
Very uncommon examples whose modest, streamlined design provides an elegant aesthetic without compromising comfort. The cushioned high back and slim arm rests offer sufficient support, and the small, brass caster wheels allow for easy mobility.
Retain the original light taupe / pale gray cotton ribbed upholstery, which has been professionally cleaned but shows one snag to the bottom of one of the chairs along with very light, general wear.
Manufacturer’s fabric tag present to one of the chairs.
Measures: H: 34.5″ x L: 23.25″ x D: 24.5″
Arm Height: 24.88″
Seat Height: 18.5″.
Pair of Vintage Preview Lounge Chairs
$4,800.00Postmodern “Preview” lounge chairs manufactured in the 1980s. Preview, a division of Wieman Furniture of Hickory North Carolina, gained acclaim in the late 1980s-1990s when Vladimir Kagan designed several lines for them. These are not confirmed as Kagan designs, though they resemble a similar model of seating.
Exceedingly durable and comfortable with a densely cushioned seat and back rest with stylish, thick armrests which have a ‘floating-like” appearance. All supported by ebonized block feet.
Upholstery was likely redone in the 1990s. The fabric and foam are sound, but the pair could benefit from a re-do in a less busy fabric tautly applied to to better defines its crisp lines.
One chair retains the manufacturer label.
Measures: H: 28.5″ top of frame alone / 32.5″ including the cushion x L: 36″ x D: 36.5″
Arm Height: 21″
Seat Height: 19.5.