seating
Folding Bench by John Vesey USA, c. 1950’s Extraordinary folding bench by John Vesey. Based on a traditional directoire bench, Vesey updates a classic using polished aluminum and high gloss lacquer. Precision craftsmanship of the highest quality. Restored condition 27.5″ H, 27″ W, 12″D Reference number: JV-JV-02 Retail: $8,500 | Trade: $7,500
Jay Spectre Curule Benches by Jay Spectre (Set of 4) United States, 1990 Jay Spectre designs represented a strong 20th-century point of view. His luxurious interiors were found across the globe and included yachts, private jets, large estates, and corporate headquarters. At the time of his death, in 1992, Mr. Geoffrey Bradfield was heading Spectre’s [...]
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Pair of lounge chairs by Cassina. Italy, c. 1960 Beautifully restored and newly upholstered in pale blue Knoll fabric. Model number 854, designed by Walter Knoll + Co. in 1958. Documented in Made in Cassina, Giampiero Bosoni editor, page 306. 30″ High, 29.5″ Wide, 30.5″ Deep, Seat Height 15.5″. Reference number GDF-062 This item has [...]
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Luisa Chair by Franco Albini for Poggi Italy, c. 1955 Solid rosewood with original tan leather, model PT1. All original. Awarded Compasso D’Oro in 1955. Documented. All original, untouched. Good original condition. Two available. 30″H, Seat 17″H, 21.75″W, 21″D Reference number GDF-041 $3,800. each
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen -Willy Beck Madsen & Larsen Cane Back Chair for Willy Beck Denmark, 1950-1979 Cane back chair designed by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark. 1950’s. The chair retains it’s original unrestored patina and caning as well as it’s original tag beneath the seat. W. 20 [...]
Mogens Lassen -K. Thomsen Mogens Lassen Stool in Solid Teak Denmark, 1950-1979 Mogens Lassen’s “Shoemaker’s Stool” produced by Danish K. Thomsen cabinet maker designed in 1942. Is carved of solid teak. One of the most iconic of Danish Modern Designs. This example is missing its paper label and has a small repair (visible on the [...]
Pair of Hall Chairs by Roberto Menghi for Arflex Italy, 1960 Rare pair of Hall chairs by Roberto Menghi for Arflex. Aluminum and steel frame with sculpted upholstery. Specified by Gio Ponti for Milan’s Pirelli Tower. Fully restored to original specifications, with new upholstery. Documented in Il Mobile Italiano Degli Anni ’40 e ’50, de [...]
Pair of Palisander side chairs by Paolo Buffa Italy, 1951 Classically inspired, lyre shaped back inlaid with blonde wood detailing. Graceful, tapered legs. All original, with original upholstery. Made by Serafino Arrighi, Cantu. Documented in “I Mobili di Paolo Buffa”, Roberto Rizzi pg 57. Excellent original condition 35″ H, 18″ W, 18.5″ D Reference number [...]
seating
Willy Guhl-Stendig Co. Set of Four Red Lacquered “Bankshuhl” Chairs by Willy Guhl for Stendig Switzerland, 1950-1979 Model 3105 Set of four Bankstuhl, chairs by Swiss Designer Willy Guhl, (1915-2004). Bankstuhl translates to bench chair. These elegant chairs were designed to function as a bench when lined up side by side. Willy Guhl was a [...]