modern✻love: Chair Artifacts

Original and Vintage this Hans Wegner model: AP19 manufactured by A.P. Stolen, c. 1951. Better known as the “Papa Bear” the chair has been lovingly and fully RESTORED with original Danish fabric by the original Danish upholstery manufacturer, Kravdat. Original color as well. This iconic piece has been completely restored with factory materials; springs, straps Continue Reading

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Vintage pair of Eero Saarinen designed “Womb” chairs manufactured by Knoll Associates. Purchased from an estate these chairs date back to the late 1950′s. Both chairs were recovered at some point by Knoll (possibly late 1970′s). Chair are in excellent condition. Cushions on both chairs are soft an comfy. Chairs offered as completely usable vintage Continue Reading

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Pair of vintage “Wassily” chair is excellent original condition. These are not manufactured by Knoll. Superb craftsmanship and materials make this pair high quality vintage replicas. Made in Italy.

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Unmistakable lines mark this gorgeous piece of design from Sweden. This is the Model 41 or “Eva” chair designed in 1934 by Bruno Mathsson. Original leather strapping that still holds up. Chair is in outstanding original condition. Leather has been reinforced in two places under the seat but does not show. Wood is excellent with Continue Reading

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2x The Chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son. Exceptional vintage condition. Purchased from the Mid Century estate of an Oil Executive’s summer home on Lake Winnipesaukee. The home was rarely used.

Vintage Lewis Butler Arm Chair for Knoll c.1964

Rare Lewis Butler arm chair for Knoll. Produced in walnut and in great original condtion. This chair has had no restoration. A few nicks but nothing that distracts from it’s overall loveliness.

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An estate piece from Vermont, this Hans Wegner CH-25 Chair was originally manufactured in Denmark and then imported through Germany by a G.I.in the early 1950′s. A rare find in rural vermont. Gorgeous oak and patina. Some wear as to be expected but overall beautiful and complete with out a single cord broken or frayed.

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Early 1950′s signed Herman Miller Steelframe Modular Funiture group bench. This group has many iconic formations including this flat seat with table. 100% original. The overwhelming beauty brings a tear to my eye… and makes me want a creamcicle.

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Classic styling and upholstery grace these teak dining chairs solidly built in Denmark. Recent imports to America c. 1960′s

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This is a beautiful chair. This signed Herman Miller DCM chair is in excellent original condition with original glides intact and flawless original black metal frame. Edges are sharp with no nicks or gouges. Super Sweet . c. 1960′s

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I normally don’t jump at an opportunity for this Kroehler type 1950′s stuff but I used to and I know there are still those of you who will swoon over the lines, color, shinyness, etc. of this crisp, clean beautiful little baby. Estate found in plastic. In a room that no one went in to. Continue Reading

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Another rarity these days… Early 1950′s Fiberglas Chairs by Douglas in excellent condition. The exposed fibers are a delight. This unusual shape has often been overlooked by those hot on the Herman Miller trail which make this type of Fiberglas chair harder and harder to find. Fiberglas Chair (and cool) collectors rejoice!

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Classic Herman Miller Stacking Side shells. 3 White and 1 Yellow. This set of four near pristine Eames designed chairs are Herman Miller model: DSS. You can easily change the bases to any other Herman Miller base.

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Herman Miller Eames lounge chair is perfect condition, circa 1978. This chair is upholstered in Cocoa leather and enveloped in an old growth Rosewood wrapper. Top of the line style. This chair has been professionally reconditioned as is ready for many more years of continued service.

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Set:  Four nearly perfect Herman Miller Arm shells on aluminum group / contract swivel bases in awesome contract butterscotch color.  All glides preset. This set is circa early 1970′s.

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2x Vintage Herman Miller Walnut DCW Chairs

A matched Pair (pics don’t show this well) of Herman Miller DCW chairs designed by Charles Eames.  circa 1950.  These original walnut veneer chairs are in excellent condition.  DCW is stamped on the underside and one chair retains a partial foil label.

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These chairs make me want to sew patches on the elbows of my Member’s Only Jacket.  I don’t know why.  This set of swanky Patchwork velour wing backs is in great shape.  circa 1970′s

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Super Slick Mid Century Chromed Rod Lounge Chairs.  Condition = Excellent.  The rod is a heavy gauge.  Quite Heavy. These items measure: 28″ h x 25″w x 25″ d          floor to seat (with pad) = 18″

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2x Vintage Plycraft Cherner Chairs

here is a pair of circa 1950′s Plycraft Cherner chairs.  These are the side chair mates to his famous pretzle chairs.  Nearly perfect, as usual.

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