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Chairs For Sale
Search Within: Panton Chair
Verner Panton, sedia mod. Pantonic 5000, Studio Hag, 1992
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rarissima sedia Panton Mod: Pantonic 5000 in faggio nero. Nel 1992 Verner Panton disegnò tre modelli 5000, 5010, 5020 progettati dallo Studio di design danese Håg Le sedie sono stat...
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1990s Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Side Chairs "System 123", circa 1973, Denmark
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Pair of side chairs "System 123", 1st edition. This S-shaped swivel dining chair they are a very decorative pieces and it were made circa 1973 in Denmark. The materials ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2x Cone Chairs, Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl
Located in Neuss, NW
CONE CHAIRS by Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl with the original fabric in pink and a stainless steel base. The seats have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric i...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cone Chair Seating Group Cone Table Verner Panton Red Blue Petrol Mustard
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique Verner Panton “Cone Chair” seating group for Gebrüder Nehl. The seating group consists of six chairs and a stool each with rare original fabrics in red, blue, petrol and musta...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Orange Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller/ Fehlbaum Set of 4
Located in KUTNO, PL
This Panton chair was manufactured by Verner Panton for Herman Miller in 1971 and is made of S-shaped plastic. Panton designed the first ever chair consisting of a single element, fo...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Polystyrene

Verner Panton S Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 Verner Panton chairs in white lacquered molded ABS. Publisher's imprint under the seat. Herman Miller edition for Fehlbaum 1971 (except one from 1973). Bibliography: Peter...
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chair in Orange Plastic, 2009
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chair, produced in 2009. This playful chair reinterpret one of the most iconic furniture designs of the 20th century. Originally conceived in the...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

In stock HER Chair Glossy Finish RAL3005 Wine Red - Casamania By Fabio Novembre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. Chairs in glossy painted ...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

Set of Four Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This set is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produced...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

HER Chair Matt Finish RAL9011 Black - Casamania By Fabio Novembre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

In stock HER Chair Glossy Finish RAL9011 Black - Casamania By Fabio Novembre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

In stock HIM Chair Glossy Finish RAL9011 Black - Casamania By Fabio Novembre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted form...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

In stock HIM Chair Matt Finish RAL9016 White - Casamania By Fabio Novembre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

In stock HER Chair Matt Finish RAL9016 White - Casamania By Fabio Novembre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

In stock HIM Chair Matt Finish RAL9011 Black - Casamania By Fabio Novembre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

In stock HIM Chair Glossy Finish RAL1036 Gold - Casamania By Fabio Novembre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

Set of Six Midcentury Pink Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Four Mid-Century Pink Beige Red Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Mid Century Pink Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Two Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This set is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produced...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Sand Pink Purple and Red Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

White Glossy Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Eight Green Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Green Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Six Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern Germany. Chair is after full renovation, glossy red wine color lacquer (RAL 3005...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Two Classic Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This set is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or various chair. Produced ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern Germany. Chair is after full renovation, glossy red wine color lacquer (RAL 3005...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Six Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Three Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern Germany. Chair is after full renovation, glossy red wine color lacquer (RAL 3005...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Mocha Mousse Pantone Kangaroo Chair, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Eight Mid Century Mocha Pantone Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Six Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern Germany. Chair is after full renovation, glossy red wine color lacquer (RAL 3005...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Six Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern Germany. Chair is after full renovation, glossy red wine color lacquer (RAL 3005...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Two Kangaroo Chairs and Coffee Table Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This set is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or various chair. Produced ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Casamania HIM Set of two Matt Chairs in White by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Casamania HER Set of two Matt Chairs in White by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Casamania HER Set of two Matt Chairs in Black by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Casamania HIM&HER Set of two Matt Chairs in Black by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Casamania HIM&HER Set of two Matt Chairs in White by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Casamania HIM Glossy Chair in White by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Casamania HIM Glossy Chair in Black by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Him & Her are born directly from the ideas behind the Panton Chair. An evolution of the hermaphroditic original, declined into the harmony of the two sexes. They assume sculpted for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Light Orange Apricot Kangaroo Chair, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chair, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Casamania HER Glossy Chair in White by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Him & Her are clearly born from the assumptions of the Panton Chair. They evolve by declining that hermaphroditic model of perfection in the harmony of the two sexes. They adopt scu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Casamania HER Glossy Chair in Black by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Him & Her are clearly born from the assumptions of the Panton Chair. They evolve by declining that hermaphroditic model of perfection in the harmony of the two sexes. They adopt scu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armre...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the chair is known by its geometry-related names such as "squatting man...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Three Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Lavender Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the chair is known by its geometry-related names such as "squatting man...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Six Mid Century Orange Apricot Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Twisted Washed White Rattan Coastal Style Barrel Back Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous Late 20th century Twisted Rattan Coastal / Bohemian style Barrel back lounge chair with upholstery seat cushion. Circa 1990s Features a Verner Panton Chair's Inspired design with white washed twisted rattan frame and a removable upholstered seat cushion. In excellent original condition with very minor sings of wear consistent with age an history. Please see the close up pics for details. The cushion has been recently reupholstered with a vintage tropical print fabric...
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1990s Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Mid Century Black Glossy Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Four Mid Century Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

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Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

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