Aalto 65 Low Backrest

The pull-up dining chair no. 65 was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935. It’s sleek shape and modern design has made this chair a classic piece of furniture.  These four chairs have an unusually low backrest, which I have not seen anywhere else. They date most likely to 1950s and are manufactured by Artek, Finland, …

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Aalto Paimio

This chair is perhaps the best-known piece of furniture designed by a Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. It was designed in 1931 for the Paimio Sanatorium architectural project. This particular chair is unmarked, like most of the officially licensed Artek products, and judging from the color of the lacquer seems to be from the 70′s. Chair’s …

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Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair

Eight original Eames fiberglass Herman Miller side chairs in white. Original design is from 1950 and these chairs are from the 60′s. I have both rocking chair and Eiffel tower legs – i.e. these chairs have the popular short width between rubber shocks and accommodate for stylish legs. Chair’s Story Easily one of the most …

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Eames La Chaise Lounge Chair

Charles and Ray Eames designed La Chaise in 1948. It never came to production and all existing chairs are either prototypes or reproductions. This particular piece is a high quality reproduction most likely from the 1980’s. Chair’s Story Charles and Ray Eames designed La Chaise in 1948 for a competition at the Museum of Modern …

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Eero Saarinen Womb Chair

Eero Saarinen designed the Womb Chair in 1948 to be the most comfortable arm chair. This Womb Chair features a black stainless steel base and is upholstered in linen. It comes with a matching ottoman. The black base was the original color for the base and this chair, being number 51, most likely was produced …

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Frem Rojle Triangle Chairs

Eight  3-legged chairs, which are masterpieces of efficient furniture design. Designed in the 1950s by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle. Four 3-legged chairs fit snugly with the skirt of the table, making it a perfect compact dining solution for small spaces. Its design is so economical yet almost whimsical, like a 3-dimensional puzzle or game …

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Jarvinen Prototype One

This chair is a prototype by Simo Järvinen, a Finnish architect. Most likely from the 80′s. Chair’s Story I have no knowledge about this chair and very little about its designer, Simo Järvinen (http://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simo_J%C3%A4rvinen), too. If you know something, please share with me. SPECIFICATIONS:  One chair. Age appropriate wear. MATERIALS:   Steel, black lacquered plywood, wool …

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Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Modernica

‘Orange Slice’ chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 . This is a handmade replica of that chair by Modernica Studios in LA. The chair is upholstered with white top grade leather. Chair’s Story In 1958 Pierre Paulin became the designer for the furniture company Artifort. Pierre Paulin went on to design a series …

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