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Creator: Arkana Furniture
Maurice Burke for Arkana GB, Set of 4 Fibreglass Counter-Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Maurice Burke for Arkana GB, Set of 4 Fibreglass Counter-Swivel Armchairs, 1960s

Maurice Burke for Arkana GB, Set of 4 Fibreglass Counter-Swivel Armchairs, 1960s

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Torquay, GB

Midcentury set of 4 fibreglass shell dining/armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture GB, circa 1960s. Offered here in original vintage condition. Featuring fibreglass shell seats with streamlined curved arm and backrests. Heavy weighted and powder coated 4 point star...

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Mid-20th Century English Space Age Arkana Furniture Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Arkana Teak & Steel Safari Chair & Ottoman, Maurice Burke 1970s
Mid-Century Arkana Teak & Steel Safari Chair & Ottoman, Maurice Burke 1970s

Mid-Century Arkana Teak & Steel Safari Chair & Ottoman, Maurice Burke 1970s

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Mid-Century Maurice Burke For Arkana Teak & Steel Safari Chair & Matching Footstool In Turquoise Upholstery With Branded "Arkana" Logo Under Chair Seat And Under Footstool Seat Ma...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Arkana Furniture Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 'Tulip' Swivel Armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, England, 1960's
Set of 2 'Tulip' Swivel Armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, England, 1960's

Set of 2 'Tulip' Swivel Armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, England, 1960's

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Steenwijk, NL

The 'Tulip' dining chair was designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in England in the early 1960's. It is an iconic Space Age design, inspired by the Eero Saarinen design for Knoll fro...

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arkana Furniture Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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Located in Topeka, KS

Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its original cognac faux leather or vinyl with a teak frame, tubular black metal runners, and steel screw details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple small nicks in the vinyl and one small tear in the arm sling that have been reglued & repaired. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. This safari chair is EXACTLY what the designer ordered!! This is a SPECTACULAR vintage safari lounge chair model “Chelsea” designed...

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Pair of Scandinavian Safari Chairs in Stained Pine and Linen, 1970s
Pair of Scandinavian Safari Chairs in Stained Pine and Linen, 1970s

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Located in Karis, Nyland

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Cognac Leather Esprit Safari Lounge Chairs by IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
Cognac Leather Esprit Safari Lounge Chairs by IKEA, Sweden, 1970s

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H 24.41 in W 21.66 in D 24.41 in

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By IKEA

Located in Almelo, NL

Cognac leather Esprit safari lounge Chairs by IKEA Sweden 1970s. Ikea designed this safari Lounge chair in the 1970s. It is made of bamboo and cognac saddle leather. The design and the look and feel of this occasional chair reminded me of what someone once taught me about good sculptures, "they look great from all angles". And what is particularly important about a chair is that it is very comfortable to sit in as well. People have very different thoughts about IKEA furniture...

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Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
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By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

Eero Saarinen Tulip armchairs, with plumb upholstery. Knoll Associates, 1960's Set of 6 chairs Manufacturer "320 Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions, which dates back t...

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Space Age Dining Room Set by Maurice Burke, White Plastic, UK, 1960s
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By Maurice Burke

Located in Vienna, AT

Space age vintage white plastic dining room set designed by Maurice Burke 1960s United Kingdom and produced by Arkana Great Britain. The dining room set consists of 1 white enameled ...

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Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Armchair No 116 White Shell and Round Stationary Base
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By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Maurice Burke for Arkana, set of swivel chairs, model '116' fiberglass, metal, fabric, United Kingdom, 1960s. Set of six swivel chairs designed b...

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Arkana Chair & Black Svend Skipper Style Leather Chair Combo
Arkana Chair & Black Svend Skipper Style Leather Chair Combo

Arkana Chair & Black Svend Skipper Style Leather Chair Combo

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Chattanooga, TN

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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arkana Furniture Armchairs

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1970s Arkana Safari Sling Teak Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke in Black Leather

1970s Arkana Safari Sling Teak Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke in Black Leather

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Located in Chattanooga, TN

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1970s Arkana Safari Sling Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke in New Cowhide Leather
1970s Arkana Safari Sling Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke in New Cowhide Leather

1970s Arkana Safari Sling Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke in New Cowhide Leather

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Located in Chattanooga, TN

Our restoration team has raised the bar for the Safari chair. Not only did we go with new, authentic cowhide leather, but the frame has been repainted to match the original black sat...

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Pair of Black “Safari” Chairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana

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Pair of Safari Chairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana

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Arkana Furniture armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Arkana Furniture armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arkana Furniture armchairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Arkana Furniture were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Maurice Burke, Ercol, and Parker Knoll. Prices for Arkana Furniture armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,336 and can go as high as $4,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,514.
Questions About Arkana Furniture Armchairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    Where Arkana furniture is made has changed over time. Prior to the 1960s, the furniture maker had its production workshop in Falkirk, Scotland. Following the merger of Arkana with Bath Cabinet Makers in 1968, the manufacturer moved to Bath, England. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Arkana furniture.