Michel Arnoult was born in Paris and adopted Brazilian. He was recognized as one of the fathers of the Ready-To-Assemble furniture (RTA) and the flat-packaging. Arriving in Brazil early in the 50s, Arnoult made friends with the modern architect Oscar Niemeyer and the painter Cândido Portinari.
$5,750 / item
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
"Peg-Lev" Lounge Chair by Michel Arnoult — Brazil, 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
An icon of Brazilian mid-century design, the Peg-Lev lounge chair by Michel Arnoult marries a solid wooden frame with a relaxed sling seat and back in natural leather. True to Arnoul...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,250
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
"Roxinho" Lounge Chair, Michel Arnoult, Mobilia Cotemporânea, Argentina, 1970s
By Mobília Contemporânea
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored "Roxinho" leather sling chair, designed by the influential Michel Arnoult for his Mobilia Contemporanea furniture company. This Icon Brazilian Modern Des...
Leather, Teak
Rare armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Extremely rare and iconic armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro.
Hardwood, Cane
Michel Ducaroy Sna Roset Armchair France 1950
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
One of MMD’s favourites is this lounge chair designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by SNA Roset, France 1950s. Michel Ducaroy, of course enormously fam...
Cane, Hardwood
Brazilian Modernist Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil 1950s
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Brazilian mid-century design is considered the pinnacle of 20th-century furniture, celebrated for its bold forms, masterful craftsmanship, and use of luxurious materials. This rare G...
Wood, Fabric
$6,120
H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
"Ouro Preto" armchair by Michel Arnoult for Mobilia Contemporânea, Brazil 1958
By Mobília Contemporânea, Michel Arnoult
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
"Ouro Preto" armchair by Michel Arnoult for Mobilia Contemporânea, Brazil 1958. The "Ouro Preto" chair in massive Imbuia wood, created in 1958, receives the Roberto Simonsen Prize of...
Leather, Nylon, Imbuia
Alexandre Rapoport, Lounge Chair, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and vinyl lounge chair designed and produced by Alexandre Rapoport, Brazil, c. 1960s. Vinyl with tears, reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall D...
Faux Leather, Wood
$7,500
H 29.5 in W 25.6 in D 23.6 in
Brazilian Modern Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Imbuia Wood, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
A study in restraint and material clarity, this dining table by Novo Rumo captures the disciplined elegance that defines Brazilian Modernism at its most refined. Executed in richly f...
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$15,000
H 21.97 in W 20.24 in D 30.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Low chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Low chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s Joaquim Tenreiro low lounge chair with a wood frame and a woven caning seat and backrest, Brazil, 1960s. The chair fe...
Cane, Wood
$1,635
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful chair with arms produced in Brazil in the 1950s with a high quality wood called "peroba do campo". The authorship is unknown, but the elegance and the execution of the w...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak Lounge Chair-Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely and dynamically-proportioned lounge or easy chair attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen and manufactured by Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik (metal manufacturer's stamp to underside) in sculpted teak and original boucle wool upholstery. Deeply patinated teak lends visual contrast against the off-white upholstery. Completely original condition down the the seat straps and brass hardware. Sophisticated seat cushion and backrest mounting system consisting of custom brass spacers which create a suspended effect to the panels keeping the design very airy and light. Hovmand-Olsen’s designs span seating, tables, and secretaries, all of which are characteristically simple in form with clean lines, organic curves, and tapered legs. Like many of his Danish contemporaries, he favored the use of high-quality, beautifully grained woods like teak and rosewood. Notable designs include his Model 175 chair (1955)—which is often mistaken for N.O. Møller’s Model 77 chair...
Brass
Pair of Arne Wahl Iverson Lounge Chairs for Komfort in Teak & Leather, 1960
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supremely appointed pair of vintage Arne Wahl Iverson lounge chairs for Komfort, Denmark-1960s. Frames are in gorgeous vintage condition, cushions have been redone in a full grain ra...
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Vintage Sawbuck Chairs for Carl Hansen CH28 in Oak & Leather, 1951
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An icon of 20th century seating design still celebrated 72 years after its introduction—the Sawbuck chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, 1951. Montaperto Studios is pleased to offer...
Leather, Oak
“Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ingenious, ambitious concept, executed with expert technical prowess—here we have an all original vintage condition “Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood a...
Cord, Beech
Kristian Solmer Vedel “Modus” Settee, Tropical Wood & Leather, 1963
By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A settee comprised of two individual armchairs featuring one arm each—here we have the Modus system by Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen, 1963. Ultimate sophistication through simpl...
Wood, Leather
Rare Eero Saarinen 'Grasshopper' Armchair in Laminated Birch, 1946
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare and substantial Eero Saarinen 'Grasshopper' armchair designed in 1946. This piece retains its original--and very durable--oil cloth upholstery to seat and back, along with its original finish on wooden frame--overall the chair remains in excellent condition for its age. Bent-laminated birch...
Upholstery, Birch
