Pierre Paulin "Pod" Chairs Artifort 1960s Rare Model with New Ploeg Wool Fabric
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of fully restored 'POD' chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort The Netherlands This chair is a rare model to find and as a pair very unique The original chai...
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Theatre Bench from Ton, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This three - seat cinema bench was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The chairs are stabile and can be placed anywhere.
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Red Silver Ten Dining Chairs Theo Häberli Switzerland 1960s
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs model chaise lyre by Theo Häberli 1960s. The rare set of 10 vintage dining chairs show red lacquered plywood seats and chromed metal feet wit...
Metal
Finnish Design Pulkka Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Laippainen for Asko, 1960s, Set
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Renens, CH
Materials: beech plywood, vinyl Origination: Finland, 1960s Condition: Very good vintage condition, chairs have been cleaned and checked, they are ready for daily use.
Beech, Plywood
Grey Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Very rare GREY leather lounge chair with black lacquered plywood and canvas by Ingmar Relling for Westnova, Norway 1960s If you're looking for a stylish and comfortable lounge chair...
Leather, Canvas, Plywood, Lacquer
Black Metal & Pagwood 1960s Chairs with Pagholz Shells
By Pagholz
Located in Varese, Lombardia
The chairs are 5. They are made from black metal legs and Pagholz pagwood seats. Some rivets have been replaced so they are not all the same (see the last pictures). Only 4 can be pu...
Metal
Set Of Two Luigi Colani Modular Longue Chair Orbis For COR 1960s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Čelinac, BA
Luigi Colani Orbis Longue Chairs For COR Germany 1960s
Fabric, Plywood
Set of 16 Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in Beech by Czech Manufacturer, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 16 Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in Beech by Czech Manufacturer, 1960s — Priced Per Chair Description: This authentic set of 16 mid-century bentwood chairs was produced in Cze...
Bentwood, Plywood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The armchairs are constructed from high-quality plywood, which provides a durable and sturdy frame.
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Restored Mid-Century Rocking Chair by L. Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Żory, PL
This mid-century rocking chair was designed by Ludvik Volak and manufactured in the 1960s by Drevopodnik Holesov in the Czech Republic.
Fabric, Plywood
Adjustable Swivel Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Swivel chair model 3117 in black plywood. Based on the 3107 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in January 1965. Seating height adjustable ...
Steel
1960s Clifford Pascoe Desk Chair in Walnut by Lewis Street Metal Corp
By Clifford Pascoe, Modernmasters Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Rolling Swivel Desk Chair, initially designed by Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters Inc. in 1951. This particular example was produced by The Lewis Street Metal Company some...
Iron, Enamel, Steel
Joe Colombo Plywood 4801 Lounge Chair No 42, Kartell, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Echt, NL
Early 4801 Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo in very good condition Number 42 This chair is formed from 3 pieces of plywood which lock together without any mechanical fixings.
Plywood
Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The original chair was crafted with a bent pressed plywood seat, back and frame fitted together without any metallic parts or glue.
Plywood, Wood, Bentwood
Rare 1960s Eero Saarinen Associates Upholstered Executive Tulip Swivel Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Executive desk chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates in the 1960s. This is a rather rare model, 150UDS. The listed price includes one chair, and we have se...
Aluminum, Steel
Joe Colombo Chair No. 4801, Black Plywood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s, One of Two
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A limited number of wood 4801 chairs were produced in the 1960s, when the technologies did not exists to produce Joe Colombo's design using Kartell's material of choice.
Plywood
Lot of Four Chairs Design Eugenia Alberti Reggio & Rinaldo Scaioli, 1960s
By Eugenia Alberti Reggio and Rinaldo Scaioli
Located in taranto, IT
Rare lot of four chairs, probably a drawing by eugenia alberti reggio and rinaldo scaioli, originals from the 1960s made of curved plywood on a metal frame with joints between the...
Metal
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Chair Arm in Beige Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1960s. Its design features legs of polished tubula...
Steel
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