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Place of Origin: North American
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chairs with Arms 15x Available
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs with swivel bases designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. The design fe...
Category
2010s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arthur Elrod Custom Desk
By Pace Furniture Company, Arthur Elrod
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Elrod Custom desk, Manufactured by Pace; features a red lacquered Desk Top with three pencil drawers with solid perforated chrome plated pulls.
The...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$12,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Nicos Zographos Gray Leather Office/Desk Chairs, 1980
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos grey leather office/desk chair, 1980s. Original slate grey color leather.
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Cream Leather Office Chair Pair 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height cream leather office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid cen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
2016 Bernhardt Designs Cardan Desk Chair in Tan Leather with Pneumatic Base
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cardan Swivel Office Desk Chair, originally designed in 2011 by Bernhardt Design. These particular examples were produced in the United States in 2016. Their design include...
Category
2010s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Tall Gray Leather Office Chair Soft Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height gray office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This executive height chair featu...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair with Griege Suede Seat
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples were produced in 2008, and ...
Category
Early 2000s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vladimir Kagan Leather Ribbed Style Upholstery Heavy Stainless Base Desk Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Vladimir Kagan Leather Ribbed Style Upholstery Heavy Stainless Base Desk Chair MINT!
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Accent Chairs in Chrome by Bert England for Stow Davis, USA, c. 1960s
By Bert England
Located in Deland, FL
This striking set of two Mid-Century Modern office or accent chairs, designed by Bert England for Stow Davis in the 1960s, blends timeless elegance with contemporary comfort. Newly r...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Chrome Armchair
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 1970s, chrome framed armchair features ebonized maple armrests and newly upholstered seat and back in a moss green, cotton linen blend.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr w/ Gunner Anderson Fabric
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offered is a pair of Burkhard Vogtherr design for Davis Furniture "Web" office chairs with
Gunner Anderson for Kvadrat "Letters" fabric seating.
The...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1 Stylex Sava Conference Chair 6 Available
By Stylex
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stylex Sava conference chair
Designed by award-winning architect Sava Cvek and backed by more than half a century of Stylex know-how, SAVA Mesh Back repre...
Category
Early 2000s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Creme Leather on Swivel Base, Gold Edition
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
1992 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example dates to 1992. The desig...
Category
1990s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Industrial Leather Swivel Desk Chair by Fritz Cross
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, rolling, swivel, desk chair by Fritz Cross features a painted steel frame in it's original patina contrasted by a newly upholstered sea...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Verus Ergonomic Task Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
By Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This comfortable Verus task office chair by Herman Miller features a breathable supportive suspension mesh fabric that provides integrated lumbar support and cooling comfort, that wo...
Category
2010s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Roger Sprunger Desk Chair for Dunbar 1967
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in New York, NY
Desk chair model No. 6738 in dark ash with seat upholstered in white linen by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, American 1967. Refinished and reupholstered in white linen by Lobel Modern.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Linen, Ash
Knoll Eero Saarinen Style Executive Armchairs 6 Avail
By Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classic mid-century modern set of six executive armchairs, side chairs, in the style of Eero Saarinen (USA) for Knoll design. Features a stunning profile, with stylish arms, sculptur...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Nicos Zographos Bucket Desk Chair 1964
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos Bucket Desk Chair 1964, Original gently used Cool-Grey leather with chrome-plated 5-star base on casters.
Seat height adjustable: 19....
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Solid Birch Barrel Back Bent Wood Spindle Back Armchair Desk Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid birch dining desk armchair attributed to Paul McCobb. Nice complement to George Nakashima decor.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Birch
1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Black Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, Model EA320, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example dates to 1981. The ...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Navy Blue Mohair Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Danville, CA
Stunning reclining Executive swivel chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel. The chair is in beautiful original condition. The chrome base and slimline casters are also in excellent condit...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Zogrophos Bucket Chairs
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Nicos Zogrophos high back executive chairs. Available per chair or as set of ten.
Grey leather and loose cushions on five-star c...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$16,800 / item
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though three are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original exampl...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vitra Eames E108 Office Chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Basildon, London
The Eames E108 Chair by Vitra is a timeless design that blends refined style with exceptional comfort. Featuring an aluminum frame and a supple leather seat, it offers both durabilit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,578 / item
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to the 2010...
Category
2010s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs
By Richard Sapper
Located in Beirut, LB
A set of two executive office chairs designed by Richard Sapper and made by Knoll.
Five star bases reupholstered in fine leather Desert Color.
Sapper merges elegant lines with adv...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Aluminum Group EA 116 Chair by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1990s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model EA 116 Swivel Chair designed by Eames couple for their now iconic 'Aluminium Group'. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, the aluminum chair i...
Category
1990s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage DoMore office swivel chair upholstered in white faux shearling. The white faux shearling upholstery offers a appealing contrast to the Industrial...
Category
Mid-20th Century Machine Age North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tufted Cream Leather Accent Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern tufted cream leather Accent chairs. American, circa 1970’s, fully restored in beautiful Italian cream leather. Tufted d...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$4,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 20th Century Artist Made Aluminum Desk / Side Chair by Jose Pascual
Located in New York, NY
Stunning late 20th century Modern Craftsman artist made desk / side chair in aluminum relying on abstraction and the grid form as means of defining space and transparency. The sculpt...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair in White Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning, authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller's most...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of black lacquer framed new blue upholstery fabric lounge chairs. Nice tapered legs.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
2017 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Frame
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in 2017. The design ...
Category
2010s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Warren McArthur Aircraft Navigator’s Seat, Grumman XJR2F Albatross (Model 364)
By Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
This rare revolving aircraft navigator’s seat, Model 360, was designed and manufactured by the Warren McArthur Corporation in 1947 for installation in the Grumman XJR2F Albatross, a ...
Category
1940s Industrial Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Industrial Aluminum Rolling Desk Chair by General Fireproofing Co.
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique industrial aluminum rolling desk chair by General Fireproofing co. Amazing patina, surface and finish, curved aluminum slat back for optimum ...
Category
1940s Industrial Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare and Perfect Italian Designer Chair
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Miami, FL
The most beautiful Mahogany desk chair influenced in a Gio Ponti design. Finished with sabots and a split back rest.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Curved Leather Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern curved leather office chair. America, circa 1970s. Original Mid-Century Modern design with sleek curved shaping. Masterfully restored...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Naugahyde Chairs Attrib Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, side chairs atrributed to Jens Risom feature walnut frames with caramel brown Naugahyde upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1970s Bert England Desk Chair for Stow Davis in Patterned Fabric
By Stow Davis, Bert England
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bert England Desk Chair, designed in the 1970s. This piece was produced by Stow Davis in the USA circa the 1970s. The chair is comprised of a steel frame on castors, with a...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cityscape Leather Desk Chair with Castors by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful cityscape chair in chrome and brass patchwork made by Paul Evans studio for Directional, circa 1974. The chair is supported by exposed leg...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 180 SPS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to 2004. The listed price includes one Cafiero chair, and w...
Category
Early 2000s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Design Institute America Chair
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful Design Institute America chrome frame side chair with its original bouclé upholstered seat and back. Frame and upholstery are in g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2015 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in White Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive desk chair, Model EA337, designed by Ray and Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller. This model was originally designed in 1958, and th...
Category
2010s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1987 Herman Miller Eames EC430 Swivel Desk Chair with Hopsack Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an EC430 chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1970s. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1987. The chair is comprised of...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Out of this world! This white-plastic back Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was recently reupholstered in an incredibly supple bea...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
1995 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 1995. The desi...
Category
1990s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Set of Six Handkerchief Armchairs by Vignelli for Knoll
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage set of (8) eight Knoll Handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli
Inspired by the lightness and organic ease of a handkerchief drifting ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Grey Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to the 2010...
Category
2010s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the year 2005. This is one of Sapper's most ic...
Category
Early 2000s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chair, Model 68
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Full-Back Executive Chair, Model 68, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s. It has many of the features of the mo...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Ash, Contemporary Dining Chair with Floating Seat
Back
By Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking, contemporary dining chair with elegant scissor legs and floating back, inspired by the midcentury chairs of Spanish designer Eugenio Escudero from the the 1950s. The tape...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ash
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Commanding and practical this impressive campaign-style desk by Dunbar has recently undergone a complete restoration. Designed by the inimitable Edward Wormely at the zenith of Dunba...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$15,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Restored Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
The Eames Aluminum Group collection (1958) began as a special project for Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard, who needed seating for a home they were designing for industrialist J. Irwin Miller in Columbus, Indiana. The pair asked the Eameses to design light, mobile leisure chairs. At the time, Charles and Ray were exploring ways to use aluminum, which had been strengthened, refined and made more affordable since WWII. So, they constructed a lightweight, die-cast aluminum frame and set a sling in it - a “sitting pocket,” as they called it, which subtly conformed to the body’s shape. This completely new type of seat marked a departure from the idea of a chair as solid
Pair of restored Herman Miller...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Spotted Felt Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples date to 2008. Their design i...
Category
Early 2000s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modern Jean-Marie Massaud for Coalesse Massaud Low-Back Blue Leather Desk Chair
By Coalesse, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Massaud low-back desk chair with integrated arms, sculpted in form, engineered for comfort and beautifully crafted with precision.
The modern classic and elegant design of t...
Category
2010s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2019 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Pneumatic
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These are newer examples, dating to...
Category
2010s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
C. 2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w/ Arms in Black Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Swivel Arm Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2004. The chairs are comp...
Category
Early 2000s Modern North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of solid lucite chairs
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Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place.
1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918
2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945
The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done.
Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them.
In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life.
Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war.
The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street.
With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace.
It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”.
Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies.
In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America.
During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture.
At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site).
In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca.
The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil.
Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair...
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1940s Space Age Vintage North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lucite
$12,000 / set
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