Plywood Seating

Set of 8 Postmodern Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini Dining Chairs for Knoll. Circa 1980s In 1989 Knoll introduced the Franzolini chair, a thoroughly modern interpretation ...

Ash and ebonised bentwood chairs from Italy, circa 1970. These chairs embody the timeless elegance of minimalist design, merging Scandinavian-inspired simplicity with the craftsmansh...

Bamboo dining chairs by Estrada Plywood contour or "S-chair". A tribute of the Guatemalan designer Alejandro Estrada to the iconic Gerrit Rietveld "Z...

Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO – Iconic Design and Unmatched Comfort The Ottoman Loop is more than just seating—it's a statement piece that transforms any space. Crafted in th...

LCW lounge chairs by Charles and Ray Eames in excellent original condition from around 1960-70s

Caldas’ lounge chair is considered an important work in modern Brazilian furniture design history. The structure of the lounge chair is made of marine plywood, while in some instance...

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chair for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's typical d...

Tubular steel chair designed by Mart Stam and manufactured by Mücke-Melder in the 1930s. Please send us a message with your postcode to provide an accurate shipping cost.

JOSE ZANINE DE CALDAS (1919-2001). Pair of armchairs model “H.” Manufactured by Moveis Artísticos Z. Brazil, 1949. Marine plywood, fabric upholstery. Measuremenents 58 cm x 50 cm x 80 H cm. Literature: Habitat, nº9, Sao Paulo 1952. José Zanine Caldas (Belmonte, Bahia, 1918 - Vitória, Espírito Santo, 2001) was an architect and designer. Caldas stands out on the national architecture in Brazil for his exploration of the constructive qualities of Brazilian woods, defining his work with a warm rustic ambience, working on both high-end residential projects and also popular constructions. Never actually training as an architect, he starting working in the 1940s as a designer at Severo & Villares and as a member of the National Artistic Historical Heritage Service (Sphan). He opens a maquet studio in Rio de Janeiro, where he worked between 1941 and 1948, and, at the suggestion of Oswaldo Bratke (1907-1997), moved the studio to São Paulo, from 1949 to 1955. The studio served important modern architects of the two cities, and was responsible for most of the models presented in the book Modern Architecture in Brazil, 1956, by Henrique E. Mindlin (1911-1971).. During the 1940s, he also began developing and researching at the Institute of Technological Research of the University of São Paulo (IPT/USP), and was first introduced to plywood. In 1949, he founded the Fábrica Móveis Artísticos Z, with the objective of producing large-scale industrialized furniture, good quaility and afforable, the furniture was to be materialized using plywood sheets. This method minimized material waste and the need for artisan skills, as the parts were mechanically produced and the use of labor was only needed for the assembling of the furniture. His time at Móveis Artísticos Z, in 1953 was rather short lived and left the company in 1953 and instead worked on landscape projects until 1958 in São Paulo, when he moved to Brasília, where he built his first house, also in 1958, and coordinated the construction of others until 1964. Appointed by Rocha Miranda to Darcy Ribeiro (1922-1997), he joined the University of Brasília (UnB) in 1962 and taught modeling classes until 1964, when he lost his position due to the military coup. He set off and travelled through Latin America and Africa, an experience that had a remarkable effect on his work. On return to Brazil he built his second house, the first of a series of projects in the Joatinga region of Rio de Janeiro. In 1968, he moved to Nova Viçosa, Bahia, and opened a workshop, which ran up until 1980. His experience in the Bahian city was shaped by his renewed love and contact with nature, and he began working closely with environmentalists. In one of these collaborations, he participated in the project of an environmental reserve with the artist Frans Krajcberg (1921-2017) for whom he also designed a studio in 1971. The furniture he designed during this period, is reflective of his ecological sensitivity, his works were constructed with crude logs of wood, whose twisted lines inspire his drawings. It is also in Nova Viçosa that the architect builds the Casa dos Triângulos (1970) and casa da Beira do Rio (1970), in which he adopted a very artisanal construction system with typical woods of the region. According to the historian and architecture critic Roberto Conduru, Caldas' performance was relevant for the diffusion of environmental values in architectural projects: a "taste for the alternative and the rustic was disseminated throughout the Brazilian territory [...], encouraged by environmental preservation campaigns, by the wear and tear of the current models in reinforced concrete and by the re-emergence of the regionalist ideal in the international panorama"1. Between 1970 and 1978, he kept an office in Rio de Janeiro, where he returned in 1982. In 1975, the filmmaker Antonio Carlos da Fontoura made the film Arquitetura de Morar, about the houses of Joatinga, with a soundtrack by Tom Jobim (1927-1993), for whom Caldas designed a house. Two years later, the architect's work was exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art of Rio de Janeiro (MAM/RJ), at the São Paulo Museum of Art Assis Chateaubriand (Masp) in Belo Horizonte, and the following year at Solar do Unhão, in Salvador. Between 1980 and 1982 The Helium House Olga Jr was designed and built in São Paulo. Caldas outlined the plans for the construction sourcing the all the wood, the actual assembly of the house was carried out by the owner. The house, is defined by wooden structure that stands out from the fence walls, the clay tile roof of wide eaves and the demolition materials that give the building the feeling of rusticity, warmth and nostalgia. The house was similar to those built in the 1970s for Eurico Ficher and Pedro Valente, in Joatinga. In 1983, Calders founded the Center for the Development of Applications of The Woods of Brazil (DAM), and gave it to UnB in 1985. During this period, he proposed the creation of the Escola do Fazer, a teaching center focused on the use of wood for the construction of houses, furniture and utilitarian objects for the low-income population. Despite the fact that much of Calders early work was centered around building houses for the elite, in the 1980s the designer dedicates himself the DAM where he rigorously researches popular housing based on artisan construction processes and whereby the users participate in the construction process. At the Brasília unit, he developed prototypes of popular houses with eucalyptus logs as a structure and sealing in soil-cement, betting on an ideal of self-construction already tested at Casa do Nilo, in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro. From that moment on, as occurred with his the furniture designs, Caldas adopts the use of crude wood logs rolled...

The Soave Rocking Rest Chair is a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort, designed to provide the ultimate relaxation experience. Crafted with precision, this chair boasts a sleek,...

Stunning intricate workmanship on this puzzle chair by David Kawecki. Green and wood colored Stained plywood. This will look great in a den, living room, Bedroom, really anyway. Such...

(1) Danish Modern Design the series 7 chair on an original rolling 5 star base with Casters. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Dark Brown Oak finish on Bentwood molded seat...

Rare and unique sculptural low chair in black designed by French designer Alain Gaubert. The chair can be used in 3 different positions; to sit on the chair normally as a low chair,...

Jean Prouve 'Demountable' Wood Chair Model CB 22 c. 1950. Designed in 1947 and manufactured by Atelier Jean Prouvé until the studio’s closure in 1953. Solid wood, molded plywood, a...

A simple and elegant bench series pairing geometric shapes with traditional Japanese-inspired joinery. Available in a wide variety of colors, finishes, and dimensions. T-top benches ...

Industrial look desk chair from 1950s. Comfortable to sit in and rest a bit. Proves to be a design classic. Beautiful vintage patina.

The modular shelving system Elysée was born from the collaboration between Magis and the French designer Pierre Paulin. It was September 2002 when Eugenio Perazza, Magis founder, wen...

This tubular steel chair, type B34, was designed in 1928 by Marcel Breuer. This is an early and rare version with a seat and backrest made of plywood, probably made in the early 193...

Rare plywood armchair. The chair features propeller-shaped sides, solid wood armrests and brass connections details.

This is a Figura Desk Office Chair, originally designed by Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra in 1979. This example was produced in Germany and dates to the 1980s. The chair fe...

Baby Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom Model in picture: Magic Velvet 2227 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Dimensions: H 50 cm, W 40 cm, D 40 cm seat height 30 cm ...

Stag Chair by Rick Owens Signed And Numbered Limited Edition Of 4 Pieces Dimensions: D 69 x W 87 x H 127 cm. SH: 46 cm. Materials: Burnt and panted plywood and moose antler. Rick Ow...

Chic side or office chair by iconic French designers duo Geneviève Dangles and Christian Defrance for Burov. 1950's. Plywood structure freshly upholstered with Lelièvre off-white bou...

Black Tela Bar Stool by Wentz Dimensions: D 58 x W 60 x H 94 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cotton, Weave, Plywood, Upholstery. Weight: 6,1kg / 13,4 lbs The Tela armchair is a meeting b...

Set of Four Sculptural Bent Plywood Floor Chairs, attributed to Reiko Tanabe for Toyo of Japan, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used for tea or dining chairs, or as...

Mid-Century Modern vintage red beech set of 14 dining chairs, which were designed and executed in Vienna, 1950s. These beautiful and stackable dining chairs were made of solid beech ...

Iconic pair of Eames for Herman Miller LCM's in later orange and black paint finish. These chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both have a later, but not new, orange paint surf...

Stunning and rare Post-Modern Trix armchair. Design by Karl Friedrich Förster for KFF. Striking German design in the style of Memphis from the 1980s. Original patinated steel frame w...

Set of 6 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....

Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – Modular Design Meets Modern Functionality The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a contemporary seating solution that effortlessly blends innovative design with practica...

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern dining chair produced by Tatra company in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Designed by Frantisek Jirak, one of the leading designers of the era in the country. The model is also called a Lollipop chair...

Pair of armchairs, mahogany plywood, faux leather, metal, Italy, 1950s These easy chairs embody an exquisite form made possible by the inherent quality of the plywood, resulting in ...

A rare set of George Mulhauser for Plycraft Sultana chairs in original condition. The vinyl cushions are in original Vinyl condition and the paint is a great mustard color. They even...

100+ Roland Rainer Stacking Chairs – Wiener Stadthalle, 1952 – Bent Plywood & Wooden A-Frame Exceptional find: a cohesive lot of more than 100 original Roland Rainer stacking chairs...

Arba Lounge Chair by raawii Designed by Erwan Bouroullec Dimensions: D 60 x W 55 x H 72 cm. Materials: Plywood and leather. Available in different finishes and materials. Please con...

Chair designed by Giancarlo De Carlo, manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1954. This chair is an original commission for the furnishing of the motor yacht "Lucania". The seat shell is mad...

Sofa made with 61 vertical sections of laminated birch and spruce wood (18.5 mm thickness each). Matt finish with stain and exterior polyurethane coating. Inspired in soft lines O...

Geometric and Minimalist chair by Russian designer Dmitry Samygin. Inspired by Gerrit Rietveld and Bauhaus style. Editions Savannah Bay Gallery Plywood Measures: 88.5 x 45 x 45 cm ...

Part of the MiMi series, this Minimalist, versatile side table or stool accents the home and office. Clean, faceted geometry adds depth and sophistication while the square 17" wide f...

Model 276 S chair, designed by Verner Panton for Thonet in 1965. Unlike his more well-known plastic and metal designs, this early model is crafted entirely from molded wood, showca...

Iconic "Kleinhans" armchair, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, early chair, collaboration of two modern masters, designed for the Mary Seaton room at Kleinhans music hall...

A sculptural and stylish vintage bamboo chaise lounge inspired by the iconic Brighton Pavilion aesthetic, showcasing sweeping curves, intricate fretwork, and a rich burnt bamboo fini...

Contemporary Sofa 'Flock' by Noom, Baloo Boucle Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Dimensions: - H 72 cm x W 240 cm x D 105 cm, Seat height: 44 cm - H 28.35" x W 94.49" x D 41.34", Seat h...

These unusual Kinetics bent plywood chairs were made in the 1980s, although their look is Mid-Century Modern. The iron legs have a locking mechanis...

This is an important "Cushion" Lounge Chair, executed by George Nakashima Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania ca. 1954. The chair's frame is made of American Black Walnut with hand-shav...

An iconic Isokon laminated birch plywood stool, distributor label: Venesta. Circa 1933. The Isokon company was founded in London in 1929 by the entrepr...

Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fusio...

An exceptionally early example of the cantilever chair nr.31. Also manufactured by the Huonekalu-ha Rakennustyotehdas oy , Turku Finland. Ca. 1939. This example from the original own...

Vintage set of two Desk- Dining Chairs chairs designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1970s. Very rare arm chairs featured in grey plywood and steel rubber armrests height 66 cm. Chairs a...

Iconic Lounge Chair by Gerald Summers, Design from 1934 - Reedition from 2024 This new edition of Gerald Summers' iconic lounge chair reintroduces the celebrated design from 1933-34...

Set of mid-century dining chairs, produced in Belgium in the 1950s. The chairs feature shaped wooden seats and backs with a warm, natural appearance, combined with clean and function...

A set of 4 "Ola" dining chairs designed by Pascal Mourgue and produced by Scarabat in the 1980s. Composed from veneered bent plywood, solid wood and an upholstered seat. Dimensions ...

Unusual set 6 industrial modernist bent plywood stacking chairs. Amazing design. Bauhaus influenced. Extremely comfortable.

Mid century Modern pair of vintage armchairs designed by Niko Kralj, which are foldable! Niko Kralj (1920-2013) This presented pair of Rex chairs are great design pieces and exhibit...

An incredibly beautiful and highly unusual vintage laminated sculptural bar stool. We are not sure by who or where this was made, it dates from a...

Stag Chair by Rick Owens Signed And Numbered Limited Edition Of 20 Pieces Dimensions: D 69 x W 87 x H 127 cm. SH: 46 cm. Materials: Burnt and panted plywood and moose antler. Rick O...

A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with laminated Beechwood...

Pair of Eames designed DCM (Dining Chair Metal). Chairs This pair of chairs are currently in later, but not new, orange paint finish, the metal frames are also in later black paint f...

a Circa 1970 manufactured Minimalist Space Age Lounge Chair After stripping off the old fabric we saw some of the original foam went very brittle by usage and we had to restore the...

Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern sculptural lounge chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1970s. Original black lacquered plywood cantilevered frame with a new cushion upholst...