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Retro Moderne
dealers in antique, period, classical and reproduction furniture and objects d'art

specialising in Twentieth Century design schools
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EASYCHAIRS (including sofas, daybeds, etc.)

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chairs
dining tablessmaller tablescupboards
traymobilesdesksother objects
 

JU03

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen: two easychairs, model "AX"
laminated beech-wood frames with brown upholstered seats and backs
designed 1950 - manufactured under licence by Fritz Hansen
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

Note: The "AX" chair was Hvidt's and Mølgaard-Neilsen's most famous design:

    "In 1950 [Hvidt] and Mølgaard-Nielsen designed the "AX" chair which became the major icon of their career. Inspired by the designs of Charles and Ray Eames, the "AX" chair was the first Danish chair with a seat and back made of double curved laminated wood. The chair was produced by Fritz Hansen and was built using Hansen's process for laminate gluing, which was in turn borrowed from a technique used to make tennis racquets. The process gave way to expansive opportunities for mass production because it could be produced more quickly without compromising the standards for quality wood furniture. It helped to open up a successful market for Danish furniture that made the country a leader in modern design. This design also opened up an exciting new arena of exportation possibilities because it took into account the elements necessary to break down the item. The seat and back could be removed and packaged separately, basically dismantling the entire chair for easy shipping. The "AX" chair was built in several different variations, with and without armrests and with reversible leather upholstery instead of the wood seat. It was also accompanied by the "AX" table and was exhibited in 1951 as part of the "Good Design" show sponsored by the MoMA. Hvidt continued to produce furniture for the annual Guild exhibits, although no single piece ever achieved the same international acclaim as the "AX" chair."
    from Peter Hvidt bigoraphy
     

for more items designed by Twentieth Century designers, go to: Twentieth Century Designers

U37

Alvar Aalto: two (2) armchairs, model 46
of form pressed beech-wood with royal-blue upholstery
designed 1946-47 - manufactured under licence by Artek
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: as new
$2,640.00 the pair

for more items designed by Alvar Aalto, go to: Twentieth Century Designers - Aalto

LA02

Arne Jacobsen: Egg Chair with Footstool
probably an unauthorised replica

condition: as new
$6,600.00

for more items designed by Arne Jacobsen, go to: Twentieth Century Designers - Jacobsen

LA03

C. + R. Eames: six (6) Plywood Lounge Chairs
probably unauthorised replicas

condition: as new
$5,280.00 for set of six (6)

for more items designed by Charles and Ray Eames, go to: Twentieth Century Designers - Eames

U54

daybed of modern design
height 40 cm, length 190 cm, width 85 cm

condition: as new
$1,650.00

LA07

C. + R. Eames: six (6) Plywood Lounge Chairs
probably unauthorised replicas

condition: as new
$5,280.00 for set of six (6)

for more items designed by Charles and Ray Eames, go to: Twentieth Century Designers - Eames

U35

Phillippe Starck: day bed
of timber on chrome feet, with “Cassina” upholstery
manufacturer: Cassina
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC
Note: Sumptuous design and detailing typical of Starck's design and Cassina's craftsmanship.

condition: as new
POA

for more items designed by Philippe Starck, go to: Twentieth Century Designers - Starck

T64

Hans J. Wegner (1915-2007): sofa / daybed
of oak with blue-green upholstery
length 196 cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC
Note: Wegner's sofa/daybeds are keenly sought-after. After reupholstering, similar models have been offered for sale by a leading Australian retailer of original vintage Scandinavian furniture for prices in excess of $5,000.00.

condition: consistent with age
$4,450.00

T82

Hans J. Wegner (1915-2007): sofa / daybed
of oak with blue patterned upholstery
manufacturer: Getama - length 206 cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC
Note: Wegner's sofa/daybeds are keenly sought-after. After reupholstering, similar models have been offered for sale by a leading Australian retailer of original vintage Scandinavian furniture for prices in excess of $5,000.00.

condition: consistent with age
$4,450.00

T88

Hans J. Wegner (1915-2007): sofa / daybed
of oak with blue-green upholstery
manufacturer: Getama
length 196 cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC
Note: Wegner's sofa/daybeds are keenly sought-after. After reupholstering, similar models have been offered for sale by a leading Australian retailer of original vintage Scandinavian furniture for prices in excess of $5,000.00.

condition: satisfactory
$4,450.00

U03

Børge Mogensen: four-person sofa of oak, Model 219
length 220 cm - manufacturer: Fredericia Furniture
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: very good
$3,950.00

T95

Two (2) easy-chairs of modern Scandinavian design
of black leather on timber frames

Q22

Laurids Lønborg: armchair
black leather cushion seats on bambooframe
height 71 cm, width 71cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

for more items designed by Twentieth Century designers, go to: Twentieth Century Designers

AA3

Johanson Design: two (2) "Vinga" chairs with two (2) matching stools
frames of white lacquered metal, seats upholstered with green wool

condition: very good
$1,320.00 for four items

for more information about the designer: Johansen Design Website

E12

Hans J. Wegner: oak day-bed
manufacturer: Getama - dimensions: length 205cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

for more items designed by Hans J. Wegner, go to: Twentieth Century Designers - Wegner

N11

Marcel Breuer, two (2) “Wassily” armchairs of black leather and chrome
unsigned - possibly an unauthorised reproduction

condition - good
$1,320.00 for two (2) chairs

for more items designed by Marcel Breuer, go to: Twentieth Century Designers - Breuer

T04

Hans J. Wegner: 2 armchairs of oak with gray upholstery
manufacturer: Getama
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: consistent with age
$935.00 per chair
$1,750.00 the pair

for more items designed by Hans J. Wegner, go to: Twentieth Century Designers - Wegner

L8

Italian design: armchair
manufactured by Hvilestol of Denmark
black leather with blue leather seat

condition: very good
$1,050.00

for more information about the maker: Hvilestol Website

F5

pair of 1950s-era easy chairs
wool upholstered seats on 4legs
one yellow/orange, one lavender

condition: very good
$615.00 for two chairs

J13

Philippe Starck (b. 1949) - four (4) “Dr No” chairs
manufactured under licence by Kartell
ivory plastic seats over metal frames
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition - three (3) as new, one (1) with broken leg
$1,600.00 for 4 chairs

for more items designed by Philippe Starck, go to: Twentieth Century Designers - Starck

D50

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen: two (2) armchairs
with green/brown fabric upholstered seats and backs on beech frames

manufacturer: Magnus Olesen
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

for more items designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, go to: Twentieth Century Designers - Thygesen / Sørensen

D1

traditional rocking chairs
European beech frame with cane seat and back

condition: as new
$950.00

 


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