Rare Scandinavian Rocker by Lena Larsson

A quick glance may have you thinking this the same rocking chair Grandma had with its black lacquered frame and natural colored seat.  Closer inspection reveals the gracefully shaped arms that transition into the back frame.  The spindles are all finely tapered.  There is a balance and lack of bulk that distinguishes Scandinavian designs from American.

The "Grandessa" rocker (a.k.a. Bohem 2402) was designed by Lena Larsson in the 1950's and produced by Nesto.  Its graceful design is not only beautiful but comfortable as well and the high back is even suitable for taller users.  The black and natural wood fits perfectly with many current designs.  This piece is in excellent condition and can be a functional sculpture and focal point of a room. 

It even comes with a cushion that I am assuming wasn't original but the bright colored vintage fabric could also add a pop of color to the room.

Dimensions: 43"H x 36"D x 24" W

Available for $429

Vintage Folding Leather Butterfly Chair

The Hardoy Butterfly chair has been around for decades and is a modern classic.  It is still made today in various forms and quality levels.  It is a design that lends itself to many different design styles from mid-century to contemporary modern, rustic and industrial.  There is something so inviting about the look of a leather sling chair with a nice patina.

Not sure of the origin of this one.  It is a folding frame design.  The leather is a deep chocolate brown that almost reads as black.  It has had enough use to make it look and feel comfortable but shows little wear.

Dimensions: 34"H x 32"W x 30"D

Available for $110

Jerry Johnson Reverse Cantilever Chairs

Although I don't have confirmation, I am fairly confident in attributing these chairs to Jerry Johnson.  Johnson is responsible for a number of notable designs for Landes of California and favored the use of chromed tubular steel and canvas slings.  I can't find any information on these particular chairs.  These are intended as dining/side chairs.  I have found attributions for a lounge chair which is almost identical except that is sits lower, is wider and has a suspension system on the sling portion of the chair.

My intent was to restore and restyle these.  They are a really cool and unique design and would make great additions to mod decor.  However, since I don't do upholstery, I can't really do any of the work myself and I don't really have space to ad these to my collection.  I'm hoping someone will appreciate the potential and i would be willing to assist a buyer in getting them redone.  I am pricing them 4 for the price of 3 as one of the chairs has a bent leg where the tubing has buckled.  It is useable but I wouldn't recommend for a larger person.  The canvas sling on this one chair is also in bad shape.  This chair could probably be repaired but could also be used for parts or a test piece.

Here is a link I found that might serve as inspiration for restyling these.  I like the use of foam sheet cushions rather than the loose stuffing.  This is the lounge chair version.

 http://www.modernhausdesign.com/product/the-morrison-chair-pieced-vintage-denim-cantilevered-chrome

Only 2 chairs left.  One is in good shape, the other has a tweeked leg.  It is useable but weakened.
Available for $60 for the good one and damaged one.