Ernest Race was a British textile artist and furniture designer, born in 1913, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. After graduating with a degree in interior design from London’s Bartlett School of Architecture, he joined the lighting firm, Troughton & Young, as a draughtsman. He was a key figure in the British furniture design industry in the 1900s, with his skill involving the use of ingenious manufacturing processes to create contemporary furniture from improvised or recycled materials.
After visiting a weaving village in India in 1937, Ernest returned to London and opened a shop in Knightsbridge, to sell textiles and carpets. He did not start designing furniture until just after World War II, when he answered an advertisement from engineer, J.W. Noel Jordan. His best-known designs are the BA3 aluminium chair of 1945 and the Antelope, designed for the “Festival of Britain” in 1951.
Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England
By Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ernest Race in 1948. A very rare low volume original, it has become a highly recognised design classic. Constructed from bent steel rod, the chair is very comfortable. ...
Steel
Verner Panton Bachelor Chair in Blue Sailcloth, Frtiz Hansen, 1955
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Verner Panton Bachelor Chair with Armrests Model 3351 Blue Sailcloth and Chromed Steel Tube Designed 1953, Produced 1955 The design of this...
Steel, Chrome
G Plan New Seasons DiningChairs in White Ash, 1980s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Very rare 1980s G Plan New Seasons dining chairs. In white ash and green leatherette. This is an incredibly rare piece of G Plan history, a range of very bold postmodern furniture...
Faux Leather, Ash
Illum Wikkelsø IW3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
One of the most iconic rocking chairs produced during the Danish mid century furniture period, the IW3 is ergonomically designed and...
Beech
Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen Rosewood Armchairs, 1959
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in London, GB
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen armchairs for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, 1959 Brazilian Rosewood with original upholstery in excellent condition. Two armchairs available.
Rosewood
Original Labofa Kevi Swivel Office Desk Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
By Labofa A/S
Located in London, GB
Original example of Jørgen Rasmussen’s iconic KEVI swivel chair designed in the mid 1950s and produced by Labofa. The chair features adjustable seat and back rest height. The angle of the back rest is also adjustable. Rasmussen later developed the Kevi chair...
Steel, Chrome
1960s White Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Holly Hunt Eero Saarinen Mid Century Mo
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A vintage womb chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Reupholstered in a thick nubby textured wool blend Los Cabos Holly Hunt. Chair and ottoman were stripped to the...
Wool
Marco Zanuso "Milord" armchair and sofa in white Bouclé for Arflex, 1957
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Vigevano, PV
Marco Zanuso. "Milord" model sofa and armchair Teak wood with white bouclé covering. Arflex production 1957. Completely restored. Bibliography: Giuliana Gramigna, Repertoire of Ital...
Brass
White Mucke Melder Armchair and Ottoman, 1930s Czechia
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
Steel, Chrome
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair with Pouf in White Leather & Steel Frame
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair with Pouf in White Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso Ø 11/16” 18/8 polished or black painted steel tubular f...
Steel
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Lounge Chair Model "Shell" White
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Armchair model “Shell” Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1955 Black painted metal, white fabric upholstery. A Mid-Century modern Brazilian Armchair by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner designed in 1955. The chairs are upholstered in a cream/white fabric with black painted metal legs. Measurements 74 cm x 77,5 cm x 78h cm. 29,1 in x 30,5 in x 30,7h in. Literature Móvel moderno Brasileiro, Marcelo Vasconcellos, Aeroplano, P. 201 Desenho da Utopia, Brazilian Modern Furnitures...
Metal
Italian armchair by Ibisco in white bouclé
By Ibisco Sedie
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
Beautiful Italian lounge armchair by the brand Ibisco , manufactured in the 1970s. This rare chair combines elegance and comfort in a refined way. The armchair features a solid woo...
Bouclé, Wood
