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Early Aluminum Group Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Early high-back lounge chair with swivel / tilt function designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller as part of the Aluminum Group collection. Composed of black channelled vinyl seat with linen cushion headrest on four-point ‘contract’ base with original feet. Arm rests are clear-coated aluminum.
Branded Herman Miller ‘Patent Pending,’ suggesting that this was produced within the first two years of the design’s introduction (1958 or 1959).
Measures: L: 25.25″ x H: 40″ x D: 32″
Seat Height: 14″
Very good, vintage condition with only minor wear, as shown.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Lounge Chair
High back lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s. Original stained mahogany base and new upholstery / foam. The seat itself doesn’t fully conceal the base; the base extends slightly beyond the frame to both better support the seat and to accentuate the sculptural feet. The fabric is a heavily textured nubby wool selected in tribute to the original blue nubby wool upholstery. The original Dunbar lining is present under the seat cushion. Measures: Arm Height 21.5″.
H: 37.5″ x W: 29″ x D: 32″ x Seat Height: 19.5″
Mid-Century High-Back Birch and Mohair “Country Parson” Chairs by Maxwell Royal
Statuesque and elegant birch “Country Parson” chairs manufactured in the late 1950s/early 1960s by Maxwell Royal of Hickory, NC (though, often mis-attributed as Dunbar or Paolo Buffa).
Dramatic, deeply-carved, elongated horn extensions on the back and sinuous curved arm rests. Possessing design attributes of both American Provincial and Italian modernism, these versatile chairs works with a variety of styles.
Reupholstered in sage green mohair, and foam has been replaced.
Birch has been newly refinished, though light wear remains (few nicks / scuffs, as shown).
Measures: H: 50″ x L: 27.13″ (arm to arm) x D: 26″
Height from ground to top of seat back discounting horns: 47.13″
Seat Height: 18.25″
Seat Length: 23.88″
Seat Depth: 22.25″
Arm Height: 26″
Settee listed separately.
Mid-Century High-Back Birch Settee by Maxwell Royal
$4,800.00Statuesque and elegant birch settee manufactured in the 1950s by Maxwell Royal of Hickory, NC (though, often mis-attributed as Dunbar or Paolo Buffa).
Dramatic, deeply-carved, elongated horn extensions on the back and sinuous curved arm rests. Possessing design attributes of both American Provincial and Italian modernism, this versatile piece works with a variety of styles.
The upholstery was replaced at least 30 years ago, and shows uneven darkening from the thinning foam within. It can be used as is with the aforementioned wear, though foam replacement and reupholstery is recommended.
Birch has been newly refinished, though light wear remains (few nicks / scuffs, as shown).
Measures: H: 50.25″ x L: 46.5″ x D: 22″
Seat Height: 18.25″
Arm Height: 26.25″.
Mid-Century Italian Modern Blue Velvet Sculptural Settee / Loveseat
Italian modern loveseat 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 (fading, scuffs, and general patina as shown). Can be used, as is, as the upholstery is usable and upholstery sound. However, reupholstery is recommended.
Measures: H: 31″ (middle back) / 33″ (sides) x L: 62″ x D: 27″
Arm height: 22.75″
Seat height: 14″.
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″
Set of Three American Modern High-Back Barstools by Jansko
$3,600.00Set of three swivelling barstools composed of turquoise vinyl and brushed aluminium frames with cord-wrapped footrests.
Designed and manufactured by Jansko (USA, 1960s). Each stool retains the ‘Jansko’ fabric tag to the underside.
Minor wear to the vinyl (general wear, and one tiny tear in one of the back rests, as pictured).
Measures: H 51.5″ x W 17″ x D 20″ x Seat height 31″
Vintage “Oxford” Swivel Desk/Arm Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Sculptural desk/armchair with high back and swivel function (model 3272) designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (ca. 1965, Denmark). Composed of a brushed aluminum frame and early, five-star base.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light wear to the base. Newly reupholstered in a burnt orange tweed.
Height cannot be adjusted.
Unmarked.
H: 50″ x L: (arm to arm) 24.25″ x D: 23.25″
Base alone: L: 21″ x D: 20.5″
Seat height: 16.25″
Seat depth: 16″
Seat length: 18.25″
Height from seat to back: 34″
Arm Height (top of rest): 26″
Vintage Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen “Oxford” Swivel Desk/Arm Chair
$3,600.00Sculptural “Oxford” desk/armchair with high back and swivel function (model 3272) designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (ca. 1965, Denmark).
Composed of a brushed aluminum frame and early, five-star base.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light wear to the base and few scuffs to arms. Newly reupholstered in a lapis velour.
Height cannot be adjusted.
Unmarked.
H: 50″ x L: (arm to arm) 24.25″ x D: 23.25″
Base alone: L: 21″ x D: 20.5″
Seat height: 17″
Seat depth: 16″
Seat length: 18.25″
Arm Height (top of rest): 26″