6 Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Chrome Cantilever Chairs, by Preview
By Preview
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
6 Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Chrome Cantilever Chairs, by Preview USA, circa 1970s Preview Furniture Company This set of six Mid-Century Modern cantilever chairs, made by the Pr...
Chrome
Post-Modern Sculptural Chairs by Preview, Reupholstered in Caramel Velvet, 1980s
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These Lounge Chairs made by Preview Furniture Company in Caramel Velvet c. 1980 inspire curiosity and exude modern luxury.
Velvet, Upholstery
Pair Of Post-Modern Club Chairs
By Preview
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a splendid rare pair of club chairs, lounge chairs or side chairs designed Preview Furniture Company in the early 1990's. We have taken these large, comfortable chairs and...
Bouclé, Wood
$6,192Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs by Preview
By Preview
Located in Lake Worth, FL
They swivel from side to side and will return to their original start position automatically. Preview Furniture Company was known for enlisting many famous designers to design their...
Leather
$2,876Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs by Preview
By Preview
Located in Lake Worth, FL
They swivel from side to side and will return to their original start position automatically. Preview Furniture Company was known for enlisting many famous designers to design their...
Leather
Brass and Fabric Pair of Karl Springer Style Ottomans Poufs by Weiman Company
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of polish brass and fabric Karl Springer style ottomans poufs by Weiman Company. Newly unposted, the bases are in original condition, shows minor wear consistent wit...
Brass
$1,800 / set
Pair of Club Chairs by Preview Furniture Company
By Preview
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice chairs in a faux ostrich vinyl. Chairs are on casters. Great for a bar area, office, living or family room card table.
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 31 in W 153 in D 153 in
Flexible Nine Part Sectional Sofa by Preview, style of Vladimir Kagan, C 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large, dynamic and flexible sectional sofa designed in the style of Vladimir Kagan, by Preview furniture company. This sectional is from the 1980s and consists of nine pieces that ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Preview Furniture Company Sofa, circa 1975
By Steve Chase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Preview Furniture Company sofa, circa 1975. This piece has been professionally restored in Holly Hunt bouclé.
Bouclé
Milo Baughman Attributed Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Reminiscent of Marimekko fabric. Made by The Preview Furniture company. Measures: Seat height 18, seat arm height 24, seat interior width 23.
Upholstery
Sold
H 33 in W 22.5 in L 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Preview Pace Set of 8 Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Pace Furniture Company, Preview
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal set of eight chairs, made of cantilever chrome and with peach leather upholstery, by Preview for Pace, circa the 1970s. In very good vintage co...
Chrome
1980s Leather Chaise Lounge by Preview
By Luigi Sormani, Preview
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish 1980s black leather chaise lounge by High Point, NC furniture company Preview is styled after the “Experience Chaise” by Luigi Sormani, though carries several small deviati...
Leather
Polish Brass and Off White Fabric Ottoman by Weiman Company
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s glamorous pouf or ottoman out of a Steve Chase Designed estate. In beautiful vintage condition. We have a pair in a different listing. Constructed of polished brass base a...
Brass
Pair of Swivel Chairs by Preview
By Preview
Located in New York, NY
Pair of swivel tub chairs by "Preview Furniture Company". Upholstery is in usable condition, however shows signs of wear and use, normal and consistent with age.
Upholstery
Pair of Pleated and Box Stitched Upholstered Poufs by Preview Furniture
By Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
Chic pair of poufs by Preview Furniture Company with box stitched tops and pleated corners.
Upholstery
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,536 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$653Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$4,500 / set
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs Walnut Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super comfy matching pair of barrel back lounge chairs circa 1960's. These feature swiveling walnut base with blue fabric. Fabric is old and should be replaced.
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...
Textile
$15,166 / set
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...
Velvet, Birch
Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Velvet, Walnut
$6,470 / set
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Set of Two Montreux Armchairs in Retro-Style In Custom High Performance Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This set of two Montreux armchairs brings retro-inspired elegance to life through soft sculptural lines and enveloping comfort. Upholstered in a sumptuous chocolate velvet, the chair...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$8,800 / set
H 29 in W 24 in D 27 in
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley Style Cane Back Lounge Chairs in Curly Camel
By Edward Wormley
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The alluring contrast between the sleek brushed walnut frames and the curly organic camel fabric shapes makes these chairs the kind of Mid Century Modern lounge chairs that get notic...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Curvy Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, golden brown pure mohair fabric with Samuel...
Mohair, Beech
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 925 Lounge Chair
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First-issue Model 925 Lounge Chair, in walnut and cognac leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Based on an earlier sketch by Carlo Scarpa, the design was finally re...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chairs. Has a walnut round base and the original upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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