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Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
These are the now very scarce set of two catalogues produced by Christie's for the sale of the contents of Dumfries House which contained a large collec...
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18th Century Antique Paper Chairs

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Paper

Jay Chiat s Grandpa Beaver Chair by Frank Gehry
Located in Long Island City, NY
Perhaps the most voluptuous of Frank Gehry’s corrugated cardboard furniture designs, this Grandpa Beaver chair was in the personal collection of...
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1980s American Vintage Paper Chairs

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Paper

Signe Sornay by Alain Marcelpoil, Annik Beras Sornay Olivier Lassalle (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Published in 2010, this is the much anticipated book on the life and career of Signe Sornay, with text in English and French. The book was published by Galerie Alain Marcelpoil who a...
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20th Century Paper Chairs

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Paper

Yellow Paper Pulp Sculptural #21.1c Tubes Chair by Zaven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tubes series was initiated during lockdown in the spring of 2020, when the Italian studio Zaven's married co-founders were stuck at home. "We decided to build a new piece of furn...
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2010s Italian Modern Paper Chairs

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Paper

Frank Gehry Little Beaver Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra, 1987 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare 'Little Beaver' chair designed by Frank Gehry, produced by Vitra in 1987. Comes with matching ottoman. Vitra plaques on underside of both ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Chairs

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Masonite, Paper

Bent Wood and Metal Furniture 1850-1946 by Derek Ostergard
Located in valatie, NY
Bent Wood And Metal Furniture 1850-1946 by Derek Ostergard. Published by NY American Federation Arts, 1987. 1st Ed softcover. 368pp., b&w. illustrations. Profusely illustrated collec...
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1980s American Vintage Paper Chairs

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Paper

Vitra Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Side Chair, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare experimental corrugated cardboard side chair from the "Easy Edges" series, designed by Frank Gehry for Vitra, c. 1970s. This version is no longer in production. Gehry's experi...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Chairs

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Masonite, Paper

Mid Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Wiggle Side Chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage cardboard wiggle chair, which is a great design side chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972 for Jack Brogan, USA 1972-1973. Reissued by Vitra from 1992 as Wiggle side chair...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Chairs

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Paper

Frank Gehry Easy Edges Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Gehry pair of easy Edges chair and ottoman. Easy Edges, Inc. Canada/USA, 1972. Laminated cardboard, masonite. Chair: 29¼ H × 23¼ W × 39 D in, ottoman: 14¾ H × 17¾ W × 30 D in (...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paper Chairs

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Masonite, Paper

Furniture Collections in the Louvre (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a deluxe edition in two volumes which does justice to the splendour of this incomparable collection. This collection has never before been the subject of such an important wo...
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17th Century Antique Paper Chairs

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Paper

Acrylic Art Basil "No Waste" Chair by Kees Dekker for Colmar
Located in Miami, FL
Acrylic Art Basil "No Waste" Chair by Kees Dekker for Colmar The 'No Waste Chair' has been designed by Kees Dekker with Colmar as a seating solution that puts an unexpected aestheti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Paper Chairs

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Plastic, Lucite, Paper

Thomas Chippendale s, the Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director, Facsimile
Located in valatie, NY
Thomas Chippendale's, The Gentleman and cabinet makers Director. Published by The Chippendale Society, Leeds, United Kingdom, 2005. 1st Ed thus hardcover with dust jacket. A beautifu...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Paper Chairs

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Paper

Felix Marcilhac Collection Privee, Sotheby s (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the catalogue published in 2014 by Sotheby's for the sale of the private collection of Felix Marcilhac. As might be expected this was one of th...
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20th Century Paper Chairs

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Paper

Easy Edges chair by Franck Gehry, Vitra, 1972
Located in PARIS, FR
“Easy Edges” chair by Franck Gehry for Vitra, 1972 This very rare model from the "Easy edges" collection created by Franck Gehry in 1972 is no longer produced by Vitra. Through t...
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1970s German Vintage Paper Chairs

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Paper

Pair of Carlo Bugatti Inspired Handcrafted Parchment and Mahogany Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Carlo Bugatti Inspired Handcrafted Parchment and Mahogany Chairs
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paper Chairs

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Mahogany, Parchment Paper

Lucien Rollin Architect-Decorator 1906-1993 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hardback book with its dust jacket which is in very good condition. 127 pages with many full page colour and black & white illustrations showing examples of his beautiful furniture...
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20th Century Paper Chairs

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Paper

Sitting Beaver Chair by Frank Gehry for New City Editions, 1979 / 1986
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Sitting Beaver" / "Skinny Beaver" chair designed by Frank Gehry for the Experimental Edges series in 1979. Although designed in 1979, the furniture from this series was not produced...
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1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Paper Chairs

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Plywood, Paper

African Queen"Rainha Ginga" Eclectic Set Mirror Chair Gilt Red Leopard Paper
Located in Coimbra, PT
Material: Wood; Mixed-media: Decoupage and application in gold leaf and paper. Artists: Ana Maria Cortesão / Micca Hellers Private collection. Measures: Chair: 36 cm, 36 cm, 90 c...
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2010s Portuguese Expressionist Paper Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Six Corrugated Chairs Attributed to Frank Gehry
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Corrugated cardboard dining chairs attributed to Frank O. Gehry. Each chair measures 14.5" wide, 20.5" deep and 39.5" high. Seat height is 18".
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Paper Chairs

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Paper

Pair of Antique Victorian Papier Mache Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Victorian Papier Mache chairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1860-1880 period. They are beauti...
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Paper Chairs

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Wood, Paper

3 Liberty, Arts Crafts Annual Selling Exhibition 2004/5/6 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
We have on offer three soft covered catalogues from Liberty of their Annual Selling Exhibition "Arts & Crafts 1850-1950" from the years 2004, 2005 and 2006. The 2006 is slightly diff...
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20th Century Paper Chairs

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Paper

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Interior Architect (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This catalogue relates to an exhibition which took place in New York in 2001, on the work and furniture designs of Ilmari Tapiovaara, who in the mid twentieth century - 1940s and 195...
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20th Century Paper Chairs

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Paper

Occasional Parchment Chair Carlo Bugatti Palazzetti Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Limited license production by Palazzetti Italy. Mahogany wood construction with parchment (goat skin) seat and backrest. Original vintage condition showing minor wear / patina c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Paper Chairs

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Parchment Paper, Mahogany

Frank Gehry Prototype Accent Chair, 1970s Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare cardboard prototype chair for Frank Gehry from the estate of Margot Alofsin, an architect of Gehry Partners. Corrugated cardboard chair with two slender front legs and...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Chairs

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Masonite, Paper

SILVER Armchair, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural chair with collage on wood.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paper Chairs

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Metal

Zampa by Jonathan Bocca
Located in Lucca, IT
Zampa is a vibrant yellow chair that exudes energy and playfulness. Its unique design, resembling the paw of a playful animal, imbues it with a fun and whimsical character. The chair...
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2010s Italian Other Paper Chairs

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Polystyrene, Wood, Paper

Pulpchair by Pepe Heykoop
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Every day, millions of cardboard boxes are emptied of their contents and relegated to the recycle bin. In Pulp, they are used to form a new coat for an o...
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2010s Dutch Other Paper Chairs

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Reclaimed Wood, Paper

Frank Gehry Attributed Vintage Curved Cardboard Side Chair or Chair, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A Frank Gehry attributed curved and corrugated cardboard side chair or chair, which was designed 1970s and executed 1980s. The surface is in very good vintage condition and shows sig...
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Late 20th Century Modern Paper Chairs

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Paper

Mobili Tipo by Roberto Aloi (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hardback book published in 1956 with many examples of midcentury furniture designed and produced by some of the most famous designers of that period. Included are the likes of - Gi...
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20th Century Paper Chairs

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Paper

Peter Hvidt Orla Nielsen Molgaard 317 Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Peter Hvidt & Orla Nielsen Molgaard 317 Chair Manufactured by Søborg Møbelfabrik. Chair is in good vintage condition with a beautiful patina throughout. Papercord seat is nic...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Chairs

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Teak, Paper

Vintage Corrugated Cardboard Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique, one-off vintage corrugated cardboard chair. Reminiscent of Frank Gehry’s cardboard Wiggle chair, this minimal design follows a sequential...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Chairs

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Paper

Wegner 100 YEARS Auction Catalogue 2014 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a very good softcover copy with just light wear. Very clean inside and out. Text in English. This is a sale catalogue for an auction held in Copenhagen at Bruun Rasmussen...
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20th Century Paper Chairs

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Paper

Venetian Lacquers from the 18th Century by Saul Levy (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Set of 2 Books Laques Venitiennes du Dix-Huitieme Siecle" by Saul Levy. This is a scholarly and lavishly illustrated account of Venetian 18th century lacquer furniture published in 1968 in two volumes, with 496 color illustrations - text is in French. Both volumes have their original dust jackets. Volume 1 includes an introduction of 26 pages and plates showing: armchairs, sofas, seats and benches...
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18th Century Antique Paper Chairs

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Paper

Sotheby s Magnificent English Furniture from the Collection of Theodore Baum
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Catalog: Magnificent English Furniture from the Collection of Theodore and Ruth Baum - New York - October 22 2004. First edition softcover catalog, 475 lots photographed in...
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Early 2000s American Paper Chairs

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Paper

J. M. Frank: A Private European Collection Christie s Catalogue (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a hard backed sale catalogue with the original dust jacket, in good condition, which was produced by Christies for the sale of an important collection of furniture by some of...
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20th Century Paper Chairs

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Paper

Pair of Sculptural Children’s Chairs by Jean-Louis Avril, France, 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Extremely rare pair of children’s chairs designed by Jean‑Louis Avril in the 1970s, part of his iconic and avant‑garde series of cardboard furniture. Made of laminated and lacquered...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Chairs

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Paper

Unique Pair Of Papier-Mâché Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Distinctive pair of papier-mâché chairs showcasing sculptural forms and artistic texture. Their unique construction and organic shape make them striking decorative pieces that blend ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paper Chairs

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Paper

"Meubles Modernes en Metal" Folio Presented by Pierre Pinsard
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A small hardboard folio in original covers, measuring 9.5" x 6.5". Title page plus six pages of text and two page list of plates, which is still uncut. There are 24 plates in black a...
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20th Century Paper Chairs

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Paper

Alvar Aalto: Points of Contact (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the catalogue for an exhibition at the Alvar Aalto Museum in 1994. With essays by Aalto himself, Kirmo Mikkola, Juhani Pallasmaa, Kristian Gullichen and Kaarina Mikonran...
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20th Century Paper Chairs

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Paper

Mobilier National 1964-2004: 40 Ans De Creation (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Catalogue of an exhibition of 161 pieces of furniture made by some of France's most influential designers in the final third of the 20th century and the early years of 21st century, ...
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Late 20th Century Paper Chairs

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Paper

The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the first comprehensive study of Godwin's furniture designs. Taking the form of a catalogue raisonne, the book documents and reproduces all known examples of his secular...
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19th Century Antique Paper Chairs

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Paper

Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern whimsical cardboard sculptural chair from Germany 1980s in brown cardboard and reminiscent of Frank Gehry. The chair is surprisingly ergonomic and comfortable. It certainly adds playful flair and amusement to your space. Condition is good vintage condition with some minimal and acceptable signs of wear. Dimensions as follows: Depth: 22.5 in (57 cm), width: 20 in (51 cm), height: 34.25 in (87 cm), seat height: 17.3 in (44 cm). Having established his own firm in Los Angeles in 1961, Gehry saw a pile of corrugated cardboard outside his office and started to experiment. Inspired by a childhood spent exploring his grandfather’s hardware shop, Gehry set about creating the Easy Edges furniture series, highlighting the strength and versatility of cardboard. “I discovered that by alternating the direction of layers of corrugations, the finished board had enough strength to support a small car...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Paper Chairs

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Paper

Painted Paper Pulp Rocker Goodnight Moon Edition
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocker by Chiaozza 2021 Materials: Painted Paper Pulp Dimensions: H 37" x W 29" x D 22" Edition: Unique Pulp Rocker is inspired by the form of the round-backed rocking chair in the classic children's book Goodnight Moon...
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2010s American Modern Paper Chairs

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Paper

Black Lacquer Side Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Black lacquer side chair with mother-of-pearl inlay, well executed painted flowers and caned seat.
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Paper Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Pink Face Sculptural Wood Chair, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural chair with collage on wood.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paper Chairs

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Metal

Set of 3 mullca 510 revisited chairs "Charlie Hebdo"
Located in Linkebeek, BE
The Mullca name is associated with the creation and production of teaching furniture with steel tube bases and particularly the 510 school chair. Mullca is a company created in 1947 ...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Paper Chairs

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Metal

Modern Set of Two Vintage Red and Blue Cardboards Chairs, circa 1990
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern pair of stable cardboard chairs in the colors red and blue circa 1990. It is possible to taken apart some parts of the cardboard. Good vintage condition approx. measures: Widt...
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1990s Modern Paper Chairs

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Paper

Lloyd Loom Lusty chair
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Lloyd Loom Lusty chair The Lloyd loom or weave is made from craft paper woven onto wire. With sprung seat newly upholstered in undyed cotton, origina...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Paper Chairs

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Wire

"Time" Eclectic Chair Watches with Diamonds Pearls Applied on Black Upholstery
Located in Coimbra, PT
"Time, this ultimate modern luxury! It uses the same objects belonging to everyday life and that we can turn into art objects. Luxury is owning one's own time and making good use of...
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2010s Portuguese Expressionist Paper Chairs

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Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

White Plaster Sculptural Chair, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural chair with plaster and collage on wood with linen upholstery.    
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paper Chairs

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Metal

Magalitsa Chair by Polina Miliou
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
To create the whimsical unique objects seen at KYKLOS collection, Polina Miliou first scouts local flea markets for used furniture, particularly traditio...
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2010s Paper Chairs

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Foam, Wood, Paper

Blue Sculptural Fish Chair, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural chair with collage on wood.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paper Chairs

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Metal

Seijaku Stool by Astrid Hauton
Located in Geneve, CH
Seijaku stool by Astrid Hauton Dimensions: H 39 x D 39 x H 40 cm Materials: woven washi paper, painted wood, waxed black Valchromat. « Seijaku », in Japanese, express the idea o...
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2010s French Post-Modern Paper Chairs

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Other

Seijaku Stool by Astrid Hauton
Located in Geneve, CH
Seijaku stool by Astrid Hauton Dimensions: H 39 x D 39 x H 40 cm Materials: woven washi paper, painted wood, waxed black Valchromat. « Seijaku », in Japanese, express the idea o...
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2010s French Post-Modern Paper Chairs

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Other

Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Parchment and Upholstered in Taupe Velvet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco armchairs covered in parchment and upholstered in taupe velvet, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Paper Chairs

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Velvet, Parchment Paper

Filigree Chair by Polina Miliou
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
To create the whimsical unique objects seen at KYKLOS collection, Polina Miliou first scouts local flea markets for used furniture, particularly traditio...
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2010s Paper Chairs

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Foam, Wood, Paper

Iris Chair by Polina Miliou
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
To create the whimsical unique objects seen at KYKLOS collection, Polina Miliou first scouts local flea markets for used furniture, particularly traditio...
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2010s Paper Chairs

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Foam, Wood, Paper

Seijaku Stool by Astrid Hauton
Located in Geneve, CH
Seijaku stool by Astrid Hauton Dimensions: H 39 x D 39 x H 40 cm Materials: woven washi paper, painted wood, waxed black Valchromat. « Seijaku », in Japanese, express the idea o...
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2010s French Post-Modern Paper Chairs

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Other

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