“Hannibal” Black Leather Armchair for Isku, Finland – Original Leather
By Isku
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970 Kurt Hvitsjö “Hannibal” Black Leather Armchair for Isku, Finland – Original Leather A rare and iconic “Hannibal” armchair designed by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku (Finland), circa 1970.
Steel
Kurt Hvitsjö, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Stained Wood, Isku, Finland, 1950s
By Isku
Located in High Point, NC
A pair fabric and stained wood lounge chairs designed by Kurt Hvitsjö and produced by Isku, Finland, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15" Arm Height (inches): 20.75" All items ship fr...
Fabric, Wood
1970 Kurt Hvitsjö Rare “Hannibal” Black 3- Seater Sofa For Isku, Finland
By Isku
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Leather
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Risto Halme for Isku, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
By Risto Halme
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of six vintage dining chairs was designed by Risto Halme in the 1960s. Produced by ISKU Finland. These original Isku chairs are simple and light but have an elegant and play...
Plywood
Pair Mid Century Modern Isku of Finland Bent Plywood Birch Bedside Tables, 1980s
By Isku
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Tables have 'Isku oy, finland' labels to the undersides. Manufactured by Isku oy, Finland.
Birch, Pine
Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland
By Isku
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Yellow-Green Lux Leather Swivel Stool by ISKU, 1960s, Finland **Heavy Product *Rotatable top Measurtements : Height: 40 cm Diameter: 50 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us ...
Metal, Steel
Isku Oy Bedside Tables, Bent Plywood Birch, Scandinavian Modern, 1980s
By Isku
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Tables have 'Isku oy, finland' labels to the undersides. Manufactured by Isku oy, Finland.
Birch, Pine
Kurt Hvitsjö 'Hannibal' Armchair for Isku, Cream Velvet, 1970s
Located in London, England
1970s Kurt Hvitsjö 'Hannibal' armchair for Isku. Chromed frame raised on two wheels. Reupholstered in Cream corduroy velvet. Vintage item. It might show minor signs of wear consis...
Metal
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Nautilus Lounge Suite by Isku, Finland, circa 1970s
By Isku
Located in London, GB
Designed by Kari-Pekka Valorinta for Isku of Finland. A serious and rare addition to a contemporary collection.
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Risto Halme for Isku, Finland, 1960s
By Risto Halme
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Risto Halme in the 1960s. Produced by Isku Finland. These original Isku chairs are simple and light but have an elegant and pla...
Plywood
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H 28.35 in W 40.95 in D 32.29 in
1970 Kurt Hvitsjö Rare “Hannibal” Black Leather Armchair For Isku, Finland
By Isku
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Leather
Sold
H 19.3 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in
Pair of White Space Age Side Tables / Nightstands with Tulip Foot 1960's, ISKU
By Isku
Located in Cork, IE
This pair space age side tables was made by Isku in Finland in the 1960s and is a rather rare find!
Plywood
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H 32.68 in W 16.34 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Model 441 Dining Chairs in Teak by Risto Halme for Isku, 1960s
By Isku, Risto Halme
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model 441 dining chairs by Risto Halme for Isku in the 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold as a set. Iconic d...
Teak
Midcentury Lounge Chair by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku, circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Midcentury lounge chair by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku, circa 1960s - Button back black leather - Reclining and swivel - Designed by Kurt Hvitsjö - Produced by Isku, Lahti - Finnish...
Leather
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H 37.01 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
1960s, Black Leather, Rosario, Swivel Rocking Chair by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku
By Isku
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable black leather swivel or rocking lounge chair "Rosario" designed by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku, Finland. This chair is in good condition.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
ISKU Pair of Club Chairs Made in Finland in Faux Shearling
By Isku
Located in Wilton, CT
The look of these chairs is reminiscent of Paul Frankl's station wagon series. The oversized arms give these chairs their unique character. The faux shearling marries well with the S...
Animal Skin, Teak
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H 32.68 in W 16.34 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Model 441 Dining Chairs in Birch by Risto Halme for Isku, 1960s
By Isku, Risto Halme
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of 4 model 441 dining chairs by Risto Halme for Isku from the 1960s. Birch, good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Great patina on the birch chairs. The ...
Birch
Pair of Kurt Hvitsjö ‘zorbas’ Lounge Chairs in Teak
By Isku
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Finland Designer: Kurt Hvitsjo Manufacturer: Isku Era: 1960s Dimensions: 34?
Leather, Teak
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H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Vanity Stool by Kurt Hvitsjö in White Wool, Lahden Puukalusto 1950s
By Isku
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful vintage vanity stool designed by Finnish designer Kurt Hvitsjö and made by Lahden Puukalusto Oy which later became known as Isku, one of the main competitors of Asko and ...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Risto Halme Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak for Isku
By Risto Halme
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Risto Halme set of six dining chairs for Isku, in molded teak plywood, Finland, 1960s. Set of six dining chairs by Risto Halme made with molded teak plywood.
Teak, Plywood
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H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 43.31 in
Midcentury Finnish Isku Rosewood Extendable Pedestal Dining Table
By Isku
Located in London, England
Midcentury Rosewood veneer extending dining table produced by Finnish manufacturer Oy Iskun Tehtaat in the 1960s. The single loose leaf sits inside the tabletop making storage easy a...
Rosewood, Pine
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$12,670 / item
H 30 in W 120 in D 33 in
Terrazza Divano (Terrace Couch) by Greg Palombo. Solid wood and leather
Located in Hurricane, UT
An all solid wood sofa with leather upholstery and integrated side tables made by American designer and maker, Greg Palombo. Like all pieces from Greg Palombo, this sofa was designed...
Leather, Sapele Wood
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$5,580 / set
H 28.75 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
A couple of Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970 A couple of big, stylish lounge armchairs that feature round lines and shapes invite you to take a seat and relax—designed ...
Leather, Bentwood
$6,072
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
Carl Edvin Svensson Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage flat-woven wool tapestry by Swedish designer Carl Edvin Svensson. Carl Edvin Svensson (1899–1963) was a Swedish textile artist known for his distinctive flat-weave and tapes...
Wool
Lounge Chairs 'MP-81' by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
MP-81 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer, designed in the 1970s, exemplary pieces of Brazilian mid-century modern design. These chairs feature beautifully restored red leather paired wi...
Leather, Walnut
$3,970
H 27.56 in W 85.04 in D 33.86 in
Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.
Iron
$5,138Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 30.71 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, wood, Italy, 1960 ___________________________________________________________ Beautiful architectural Tobia Scarp...
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini Modular Sofa by C&B 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The Camaleonda sofa is one of the most iconic creations by Mario Bellini, designed in 1970 for the company B&B Italia. This sofa exemplifies how design can be functional, modular, an...
Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS2011 Black Leather Sofa, Switzerland - circa 1980
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful DS-2011 sofa in black slightly patinated leather. Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Model: DS2011 Color: Black Material: Leather Size in cm. WxDxH: 190x80x80 Seat...
Leather
$3,900
H 27 in W 70 in D 39 in
Roche Bobois ‘Informel’ Two-Seater Sofa – Original Natural Leather Upholstery
By Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY A rare and elegant two-seater ‘Informel’ sofa by Roche Bobois, retaining its original natural leather upholstery in a sophisticated steel gr...
Leather
$3,150
H 37.4 in W 37 in D 33.5 in
Cassina “Feltri” Armchair in Purple Original Upholstery – Good Vintage Condition
By Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Iconic “Feltri” armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy. This unique piece features its original purple wool felt upholstery, professio...
Wool
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Table Lamps
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, pair of table lamps, model '12398', enameled aluminum, brass, Italy, circa 1952 Arredoluce captures it perfectly: “One of Lelii's many inventions that p...
Aluminum, Brass
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