Laminated Stools

Very rare and collectible Eames & Saarinen "Organic Chair", winner of Organic Design competition at MoMa. First manufacture from the early 1950s, laminated and moulded wooden seat shell, foam upholstery which was covered with textile fabric designed by Marli Ehrman. A special patented joint holds the wood legs firmly to the shell. Originals of the organic from the 1950s are collector's items and exhibited in museums. They are also traded on art auctions, where one was sold in 1999 for $ 120.000 in bed condition. (take a look at the picture) Designed for the “Organic Design” competition by Museum of Modern Art in New York on 1 October 1940. The competition was initiated by Elliot Noyes, the first curator of this newly installed department. The goal was to motivate architects and companies to develop and market modern furniture for a modern lifestyle. Their participation in the MoMa competition was the first collaboration between Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames, and they won first prize. Besides the chair, their submission comprised a high-back chair, an armchair, a sofa, and office furniture, which they presented in the form of several drawings. No true-to-scale prototypes were produced for the competition. Production of the “Organic Chair” only started in 1950 and was terminated after a short while. The original design had envisaged aluminium legs. This idea was discarded because the material was scarce during the war, and wood was used instead. New technologies were also involved in the production of the seat shell, which was composed of strips of veneer and was to ensure utmost stability and comfort while using as little material as possible and being extremely lightweight. Later on, Eames based...

Other Specifications: -Seating Height: 26.4" -Chair made of 39 laminated plywood birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 250 pounds. -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use on...

Set of 5 early L-leg stools by Alvar Aalto in laminated birch and seats with red linoleum. Made in the 1960s at Artek. Alvar Aalto’s Three-legged stool model 60 designed in 1934 is t...

Other specifications: -Seating height: 17.3" -Chair made of 30 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 250 pounds. -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use only u...

Object / Stool in laminated hardwood, a style seen in the work of Teinreiro and Cospen, a fascinating shape that can be both an object and a seat.

Contemporary stool or side table in walnut veneer and levigated soapstone top with the base of the stone in velvet. Can come with wheels. You can use as a set or individual.

Set of 3 vintage original vintage Alvar Alto 60 stools from early 1960s. From a private home with one owner who purchased them in the late 1950s. Two wit...

Other specifications: -Seating height: 17.3" -Armrest height -Chair made of 39 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 250 pounds. -Usage: Indoor...

Model 65 encapsulates designer Alvar Aalto’s approach to systematic, rational design within the context of Finnish minimalism; showcasing clean lines and his favoured use of birchwood.The bolts, showcased along the back legs, imbued the chair with Aalto’s signature industrial design sensibility.This is a wonderful early example,, The color ,,finish and patina is outstanding.. Chair seat has been reupholstered in a classic Marimekko fabric

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...

The Papagayo Bar Stool is a stylish and contemporary piece designed with a unique, modern aesthetic. It is constructed from 30 vertical sections of laminated birch and spruce wood, e...

Stylish set of three mid-century lucite and rattan barstools newly upholstered in Quadrille laminated fabric. Featuring sleek lucite frames paired with white-painted rattan detailing...

Fuji stool was created from the intersection of modern Scandinavian bend design and Japanese minimalism. This curious source of inspiration came f...

Day bench by Bicci de' Medici Studio Dimensions: W 147 x D 33 x H 34 cm Materials: Natural wood. Oiled. Mat finished. Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. Designer's Biography:...

Set of 3 day bench, pillow & headrest by Bicci de Medici Dimensions: 147 x 33 x H 33.7 cm Materials: Natural wood. Oiled. Mat finished. Linen pillow and headrest. Technique: Carve...

The "Papagayo" Stool features a sleek and modern design, with clean lines and a minimalist silhouette that effortlessly complements any interior decor. The 30 vertical sections of la...