A handsome vintage chrome tubular frame armchair upholstered in turquoise leather — a crisp, graphic combination that captures the optimism of 1960s–70s modernist interiors. The bent tubular chrome frame follows a design language rooted in the Bauhaus tubular steel tradition pioneered by Marcel Breuer and Mies van der Rohe in the late 1920s, which was widely adopted and reinterpreted by European and American furniture manufacturers throughout the mid-century period.

Turquoise leather upholstery on a chrome frame is a particularly period-specific combination — the pairing of polished chrome with bold jewel-tone leather was a hallmark of high-end commercial and residential interiors from the late 1950s through the 1970s, favored in executive offices, hotel lobbies, and sophisticated living rooms. This chair photographs beautifully and works as a strong accent piece in both period MCM interiors and contemporary spaces.

• Materials: Chrome-plated tubular steel frame; turquoise leather upholstery
• Dimensions: Approx. 30" H × 20¾" W × 22½" D
• Period: c.1960s–1970s
• Condition: Good vintage condition; chrome frame cleaned and presentable; upholstery restored
• Source: Joshua Kodner Galleries, Dania Beach, FL
• Auction Date: January 6, 2024
• Lot Number: 306