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Mid Century Club Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century club chair having stylish lines and well constructed frame. This example will need to be reupholstered as the fabric is worn and faded. Measures: Total H 29.5 x arm H 20....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Modern China Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern china cabinet by Kroehler features hardwood construction, one piece design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Liquor Cabinet on Wheels
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Danish modern style mid-century modern liquor cabinet on wheels. Fully extends up to 63" long.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

Mid Century Modern Caned Back Bench
By Dixie Furniture Co., Drexel, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New Windsor, NY
Mid-Century Modern mahogany and caned bench. The perfect seating solution for anywhere in the home or office. Placed at the foot of the bed, foyer, window seat or waiting room. The b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Peacock Velvet Mid-Century Modern Chair
By Gio Ponti, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fun and funky chair has been completely restored. Walnut has been sanded and stained and the chair has been upholstered in a buttery peacock colored velvet.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Velvet, Walnut

Matched Pair Stylized Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Dunbar - Probber
By Edward Wormley, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair stylized Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs by Koehler Chair Co. Reminiscent of classic designs by Dunbar, Probber, etc.. Retains original fabric in amazing condition. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

Materials

Brass

1970 s Mid-Century Modern Single Arm Reupholstered Chaise Lounge Daybed
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Craft Associates
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1970's Mid century Modern daybed for sale. Has been professionally reupholstered in a teal textured nubby tweed with new foam. Great clean design and style with a back cushio...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Brass

1960s Bentwood and Tufted Vinyl Recliner
By Milo Baughman, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New Windsor, NY
A truly comfortable and stylish chair. Circa 1960s bentwood arm with tufted and buttoned seat and back. Black vinyl upholstery. Nicely cushioned head and arm rests. Tapered and round...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

1960s Regal High Back Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New Windsor, NY
A very nice pair of 1960s upholstered high back chairs. Featuring sculpted and arched backs and arms, buttoned backs and seat cushions and solid wood legs with faceted tops. Fun and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Fruitwood

Pair of 1960s Lounge Chairs the Manner of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New Windsor, NY
Reupholstered in Crypton "Island" (B8671) fabric, circa 1965. Great lines and profile. Solid ash tapered legs, slightly contoured arms. Made for maximum comfort. Reminiscent of desig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Ash

1960 s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture, Planner Group
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. Original 1960's chair that has been reupholstered in new fabric and foam. It has a beautiful shape in the manner of Paul McCobb desig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Gondola Sofa in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Milo Baughman, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century gondola sofa in the style of Adrian Pearsall. This sofa is perfectly retro and modern wrapped in one. The walnut frame is curved, hence the name gondola. The curvature fo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Low Arm Slipper Chair Manner of Milo Baughman for James
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in New Windsor, NY
A fine Mid-Century Modern low slung arm chair with tapered and flared wood legs. Six button back with a loose cushion seat. Circa 1960-70. A good quality chair with very nice lines. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

MCM Mainline by Hooker Walnut Credenza Media Center with Sliding Doors
By Mainline by Hooker, Kroehler Mfg. Co., Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mainline by Hooker Credenza. This rare find is a true Mid-Century Modern TV stand media center. The sliding doors allow easy access to the three bay entertainment center. The left an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Armchair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman, Directional, James Inc.
Located in New Windsor, NY
A comfortable compact sexy little accent chair. Great in any spot in the home or office. Freshly upholstered with new cushioning. Upholstered in a sweet durable, period style fabric....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Kroehler Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Kroehler Furniture Manufacturer Kroehler Furniture.  
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

White Two-Drawer Chest by Kroehler Furniture
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid century two drawer chest by Kroehler Furniture features a white textured finish, durable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

Stylish Mid-Century Club Chair by Kroehler Furniture Company
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid-Century club, lounge chair in excellent original condition. Manufactured by Kroehler
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Wood

Kroehler Drop Front Desk
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century walnut desk/bookcase by Kroehler Furniture. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Walnut

Vintage Sectional Pit Sofa by Kroehler Chocolate Brown Suede Like Fabric
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
. Sections can be made into multiple configurations. Very solid and well made by Kroehler Furniture. No
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20th Century North American Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Sectional Pit Sofa by Kroehler Chocolate Brown Suede Like Fabric
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
. Sections can be made into multiple configurations. Very solid and well made by Kroehler Furniture. No
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20th Century North American Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery

Kroehler Clean Modernist Sculptural Form Chairs, Restored, Pair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
: 1964 Kroehler Furniture Ad "See you at the Worlds Fair".
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Kroehler Clean Modernist Sculptural Form Chairs, Restored
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
: 1964 Kroehler Furniture Ad "See you at the Worlds Fair".
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Long Green Kroehler Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a Mid-Century Modern sofa by Kroehler. Features original green upholstery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Cube Club Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of vintage cube form club chairs circa 1970s by Kroehler. Manufacturing these chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery

Kroehler Signed Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Armchair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Kroehler midcentury lounge chair with all original fabric. Given its age, early 1970s, it is
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Fabric, Walnut

Reupholstered Kroehler "Avant" High Back Tufted Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lounge chair by Kroehler Manufacturing Co. of Naperville, Illinois. Balancing robust American
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Elongated Sofa on Wheels by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is an elongated midcentury sofa with four seats by Kroehler. Features three
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

Mid-Century Modern Low Wide Kroehler Lounge Club Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern lounge chair by Kroehler. This chair dates back to the
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Brass

Kroehler Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Patchwork Nightstands, Pair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kroehler Brutalist mid century walnut patchwork nightstands - pair Each nightstand measures: 24.5
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Metal

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Velvet Slipper Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage, Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, slipper chairs by Kroehler, upholstered in
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Rosewood, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Slipper Chair Attributed to Kroehler Manufacturing
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
making furniture and file cabinets for the USO offices. But by the mid-1940s Kroehler was the second
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Fabric, Wood

1960 s Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Walnut Rosewood Credenza
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern credenza for sale. Manufactured in the 1960's by Kroehler, and has been
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Rosewood, Walnut

Kroehler Sculptural High-Back Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fulton, CA
Kroehler Avant. Original upholstery in good condition with some wear and fraying. One button missing at top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Modern Kroehler Multi Color Geometric Pattern Tufted Tuxedo Style Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
soon after renamed the company Kroehler Manufacturing Co. Like most furniture businesses they struggled
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1970s American Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Fabric, Wood

Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser with Aqua Pulls
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Kroehler has pulled out all the stops with this stunning high boy. A profile view highlights the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Smartset Design Modular 4-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Kroehler style 3-piece sectional sofa. Offered is a Mid-Century Modern three
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern Kroehler Gondola sofa style of Adrian Pearsall Kagan
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This exquisite Kroehler Gondola Sofa is part of their "American Leisure collection, often mistaken
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Walnut

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Style Leisure Collection Lounge Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Kroehler armchairs from the leisure collection 1966. Upholstered frames on walnut bases
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Walnut

Fabulous Pair of Kroehler, 1950s Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Kroehler, 1950s swivel chairs. These chairs retain their original fabric and will
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Brass

Adrian Pearsall Style Kroehler Mid Century Gondola Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall style Kroehler mid century Gondola sofa Sofa measures: 107 wide x 34 deep x 31
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Oak and Walnut Nightstand Bedside Tables by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern American made walnut nightstand bedside tables with oak bases. Made by Kroehler
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Pearsall Style Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of gorgeous Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs and a single ottoman, similar to the style of Adrian Pearsall. Absolutely incredible lines on these chairs. Features tu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Wood

1970’s Modern Pair End Tables by Kroehler Square Tops Bentwood Double U Bases
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
1913 and soon after renamed the company Kroehler Manufacturing Co. Like most furniture businesses they
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1970s American Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Wood, Bentwood

Kroehler Avant Designs Adrian Pearsall Style Walnut Arm Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Avant Designs by Kreohler, similar to the style of Adrian Pearsall. Features original upholstery and walnut arms. Dimensions: 88.5" W...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Curved Arm Sculptural Sofa, Adrian Pearsall Style
By Adrian Pearsall, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Kroehler avant Mid-Century Modern curved arm sofa in the style of Adrian Pearsall. Item
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Chest designed by Gilbert Rohde for Kroehler - circa 1930s
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Chest or Cabinet, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Kroehler, circa 1930s. Documented as
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1930s American Kroehler Furniture Vintage

Pair of Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Club Lounge Chairs after Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern curved arm lounge chairs by Kroehler Avant in the Adrian
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Walnut

Kroehler His Her Armchairs, Circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Restored Mid-Century Modern Kroehler "His Her" lounge chairs by Avant Designs. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Kroehler Style Lounge Club Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Kroehler Style lounge club chairs. Offered is a pair of vintage Mid
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Upholstery

Mid-Century Boomerang Leg Coffee Table by Kroehler – American Leisure Line
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Boomerang Leg Coffee Table by Kroehler– American Leisure Line This exquisite coffee
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Ash, Walnut

Pair of MCM Adrian Pearsall Style Leisure Collection Lounge Chairs by Kroehler
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of walnut base lounge chairs by Kroehler from the leisure collection 1966 in the style of
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1960s American Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Walnut

Round Dining Table with Geometric Open-Hexagon Pedestal
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Kroehler. Beautifully grained parquetry top with a single leaf.
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1960s American Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Ash, Resin

Hollywood Regency-Style Slipper Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Wilton, CT
. Manufactured by Kroehler in Chicago, this vintage piece is covered in our imported velvet and complimented by
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Velvet

Round Mid-Century Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Probably Kroehler manufacture, however it is unmarked. You will want to restore this, but the lines, scale
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

Materials

Upholstery

1960s Hollywood Regency Loveseat Sofa Sleeper
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa sleeper for sale. Original 1960s, and has been professionally reupholstered in a striped soft chenille velvet. The raised stripes are pink, and it has...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Chenille, Velvet

1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern lounge chair for sale. The legs have been professionally refinished in walnut, and it has been professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. T...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Furniture Vintage

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Textile, Wood

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Kroehler Furniture Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kroehler furniture vintage available at 1stDibs. Each kroehler furniture vintage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. There are many kinds of the kroehler furniture vintage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A kroehler furniture vintage made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Gilbert Rohde, Valentine Seaver and Avanti each produced at least one beautiful kroehler furniture vintage that is worth considering.

How Much is a Kroehler Furniture Vintage?

A kroehler furniture vintage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.