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Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3193c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The original version of the Oxford™ chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Basildon, London
project was the professor's chair, which is now known as the Oxford chair, designed with a high back that
Category
Vintage 1980s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in
Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in MIlano, IT
2004, the original design by Arne Jacobsen dates back to 1963 and was designed for professors' chairs
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 51.97 in Dm 27.56 in
Ole Wanscher Safari Chairs in Oak & Light Canvas, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
marked by maker on the inside of the frame.
Ole Wanscher was the heir to Kaare Klint’s professor’s chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
6 rare lounge version Arne Jacobsen Oxford chairs in vibrant Ferrari red velvet
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
).
The Oxford chair was originally designed in 1963 for the professors at St. Catherine’s College at the
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 44.1 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Easy chair by Ole Wanscher for Peter Jeppesen Møbelfarbik, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage easy chair designed by Professor Ole Wanscher for Peter Jeppesen Møbelfabrik
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Roland Rainer, Set of Four Stacking Chairs P7, Bicolored Beech, Austria, 1952
By Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack, Roland Rainer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four stacking chairs designed by Professor Roland Rainer (1910-2004) in 1952 and
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs in Teak & Niger Leather, 1939, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare and important set of six teakwood dining chairs designed by Børge Mogensen and made by
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Original Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen 1970's Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
by Arne Jacobsen as a chair for professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the Oxford
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 50.2 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen An Original 1970's Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen as a chair for professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the Oxford chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 50.2 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Wittmann Constanze Tufted Midcentury Sofa & Chairs by J. Spalt, 1970s, Austria
By Johannes Spalt, Wittmann
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Wittmann 'Constanze' tufted sofa/daybed & two chairs designed by Professor Johannes Spalt. The set
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wool, Pine
H 28.35 in W 76.78 in D 29.14 in
Gerald DiGiusto, Triangolar Totem #1 1981
By Gerald DiGgiusto
Located in Hudson, NY
School of Architecture at Syracuse University, and subsequently became chair and professor of sculpture
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Firmamento Milano Stick Wall Lamp by Cino Zucchi
By Cino Zucchi, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
di Milano in 1979, where he is currently Chair Professor of Architectural and Urban Design. He has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Firmamento Milano Uplight Stick Sconce by Cino Zucchi
By Cino Zucchi, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
di Milano in 1979, where he is currently Chair Professor of Architectural and Urban Design. He has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Firmamento Milano Brass and Bronze Stick Floor Lamp by Cino Zucchi
By Cino Zucchi, Firmamento Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Architettura at the Politecnico di Milano in 1979, where he is currently Chair Professor of Architectural and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Gerald Digiusto, Contro Five, 1975
By Gerald DiGgiusto
Located in Hudson, NY
became chair and professor of sculpture and drawing in the Art Department at SUNY Cortland. He often
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Statues
Materials
Steel
Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids 1977 Sculpture
By Gerald DiGgiusto
Located in Hudson, NY
Syracuse University, and subsequently became chair and professor of sculpture and drawing in the Art
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Statues
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
Jessica Stockholder Revised and Expanded Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series
Located in New York, NY
.
Jessica Stockholder is an artist based in Chicago where she is Distinguished Service Professor, and Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Books
Materials
Paper
H 9.88 in W 11.38 in D 1.55 in
Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids Sculpture American 1976
By Gerald DiGgiusto
Located in Hudson, NY
Syracuse University, and subsequently became chair and professor of sculpture and drawing in the Art
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
'Tobacco' Limited Edition Coffee Table from Egli Design
By Egle Mieliauskiene
Located in London, GB
You’ve just stepped into a very old library. Where the professor sits in his wide chair, reads a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Sutures and Spirits The Photographic Illustrations of Lejaren à Hiller 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, commissioned by Davis and Geck, a manufacturer of surgical sutures. Doug Manchee is professor of photography
Category
2010s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 10 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
Sarah Leonard Krepp Large Mid-Century Modern Boats Painting
By Sarah Leonard Krepp
Located in Chicago, IL
Professor Emeritus and former Chair – Painting Program, School of Art and Design, University of Illinois at
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Albert Paley, Menorah, 2013
By Albert Paley
Located in Concord, MA
integration of art and architecture,” as one noted architect stated. Paley, Distinguished Professor, holds an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Steel
Arne Jacobsen, Oxford Office Chair, Fritz Hansen, Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Roskilde, Sealand
Arne Jacobsen designed the original Oxford chair for the professors at St. Catherine's College in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Restoration Hardware Professors Chair Aluminum & Leather Wingback Southwestern
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Dayton, OH
Small in stature, grand in style, the Professor's chair provides all the presence and comfort of
Category
Late 20th Century Country Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 28.75 in W 27.25 in D 26 in
Matching Pair of Shearling and Leather 1920's Style Club Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of Professor's chair that feature shearling and leather. Grand presence with smaller
Category
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chair High Back Style 3172
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Hartford, CT
original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine's College in Oxford
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chairs High Back Style, 3172
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Hartford, CT
.
The original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine's College in
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Early Edition "Oxford" Chair in Brown Leather, Fritz Hansen, 1966
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
designs. The Oxford series is based on the shell from the Professor chair, which is padded and supported
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Arne Jacobsen Denmark Oxford Swivel Chairs High Back Style 3172
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Hartford, CT
leather.
The original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine's
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Basildon, London
project was the professor's chair, which is now known as the Oxford chair, designed with a high back that
Category
Vintage 1980s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in
Ole Wanscher Safari Chairs in Oak & Light Canvas, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of original Ole Wanscher oak framed "Safari chairs" with canvas seats and tilting backs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Fritz Hansen Oxford Classic Highback Black Leather Office Armchair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford. The chair’s extra tall
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1950s Edward Wormley Adaptation of Reimerschmid's 'Dresden' Armchair for Dunbar
By Richard Riemerschmid, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Truly timeless, Professor Richard Reimerschmid’s Dresden arm chair remains as crisp and current
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.25 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Gerald DiGiusto Meta-Square Totem Tryptic America 1970
By Gerald DiGgiusto
Located in Hudson, NY
Architecture at Syracuse University, and subsequently became chair and professor of sculpture and drawing in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Gerald DiGiusto Abstract Bronze Sculpture American 1958
By Gerald DiGgiusto
Located in Hudson, NY
subsequently became chair and professor of sculpture and drawing in the Art Department at SUNY Cortland. He
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gerald DiGiusto, Triangolo Roma, 1976
By Gerald DiGgiusto
Located in Hudson, NY
became chair and professor of sculpture and drawing in the Art Department at SUNY Cortland. He often
Category
Vintage 1970s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mary Frank Signed and Numbered Lithograph
By Mary Frank
Located in Kingston, NY
-on-Hudson, New York, Frank was honored with the title of Milton Avery Chair, Distinguished Professor
Category
Mid-20th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Neopolitan School Landscape by 19th Century Artist Gabriele Smargiassi
By Gabriele Smargiassi
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Duchess of Saint-Leu. When Pitloo died in 1837, Smargiassi returned to Naples to fill the chair of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Sideboard from the School of Turin Carlo Mollino
By Carlo Mollino
Located in bari, IT
1948, in 1953 he won the competition for full professor and obtained the chair of Architectural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Pair of Albert Paley "Tall Candleholders", Blackened Metal and Brass, 2001
By Albert Paley
Located in New York, NY
noted architect stated. Paley, Distinguished Professor, holds an Endowed Chair at the College of Imaging
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Black Leather Model 3273 Oxford Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Basildon, London
project was the professor's chair, which is now known as the Oxford chair, designed with a high back that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs an...
Materials
Leather
H 40.95 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Danish Oxford Desk Chair in Cognac Leather by Arne Jakobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
dubbed the Professor chair, because it was used at the high table in the dining hall, reserved for the
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
1940s Ole Wanscher Set of Two Windsor Chairs in Beech and Elm by Fritz Hansen
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
school were supplemented by three years of co-ownership at Kaare Klint, whose professor's chair he took
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 19.89 in
Art Deco Bauhaus Dining Chairs, Set of Four, Bruno Paul Design, Germany, 1930s
By Professor Bruno Paul
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of four Art Deco dining room chairs. Bruno Paul design, Germany, circa 1930
Extraordinary and
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 24.41 in
One of Ten Roland Rainer Stacking Chairs P7, Bicolored Beech Black Austria, 1952
By Roland Rainer, Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of ten stacking chairs designed by Professor Roland Rainer (1910-2004) in 1952 and
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Giroflex Pasal Chair Leather Office
By Giroflex Stoll
Located in Otley, GB
A fabulous midcentury Pasal chair by Professor Dittert for Stoll Giroflex from the 1960s. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
One of 12 Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Black, Austria, 1959
By Roland Rainer, Wiesner-Hager, Franz Schuster
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
chairs.
Shipping price depends on number of ordered chairs.
Professor Franz Schuster (1892-1972) was an
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
One of 12 Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Black, Austria, 1959
By Roland Rainer, Franz Schuster, Wiesner-Hager
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
, eleven or twelve chairs.
Shipping price depends on number of ordered chairs.
Professor Franz Schuster
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Oakland, CA
Iconic original safari chair by professor Kaare Klint. Designed 1927. This version dates to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Ash
Unique & Stylish Sculpture of a Seated Scholar / Academic Made of Solid Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind sculpture of a well dressed male professor in a rounded chair.
With early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Teak
H 10.6 in W 12.2 in D 9 in
Gerald DiGiusto, Study for In/Out 1974
By Gerald DiGgiusto
Located in New York, NY
School of Architecture at Syracuse University, and subsequently became chair and professor of sculpture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Albert Paley Forged Andirons
By Albert Paley
Located in Concord, MA
architecture,” as one noted architect stated. Paley, Distinguished Professor, holds an Endowed Chair at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Andirons
Materials
Steel
Albert Paley Nebuli Candleholders, 2014
By Albert Paley
Located in Concord, MA
and architecture,” as one noted architect stated. Paley, Distinguished Professor, holds an Endowed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Candle Holders
Pair of Albert Paley "Double Shear Candleholders", Steel and Bronze, 2014
By Albert Paley
Located in New York, NY
noted architect stated. Paley, Distinguished Professor, holds an Endowed Chair at the College of Imaging
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Albert Paley "Coalescence Sculpture", Red Metal with Wood Base, 2014
By Albert Paley
Located in New York, NY
,” as one noted architect stated. Paley, Distinguished Professor, holds an Endowed Chair at the College
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Albert Paley "Scepter Candleholders", Blackened Metal and Bronze, 2014
By Albert Paley
Located in New York, NY
,” as one noted architect stated. Paley, Distinguished Professor, holds an Endowed Chair at the College
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Door Handles
By Albert Paley
Located in Concord, MA
integration of art and architecture,” as one noted architect stated. Paley, Distinguished Professor, holds an
Category
1990s American Doors and Gates
Materials
Steel
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