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Melbourne Furniture Vault

Rare Set of 4 Vintage Joe Rufenacht Lounge Chairs – Howe Leather

Rare Set of 4 Vintage Joe Rufenacht Lounge Chairs – Howe Leather

$2,500.00 AUD
$2,500.00 AUD
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This set of four authentic Joe Rufenacht lounge chairs is in good vintage condition.

Featuring rich brown leather upholstery with classic button tufting and sculptural bentwood bases in a deep honey wood finish, these chairs perfectly capture the essence of high-end 1960s–1970s Scandinavian-inspired design. The generous seating and iconic curved wooden frames make them both incredibly comfortable and visually striking.

Condition:

•  Some loss of finish on a few of the legs

• No major damage just some general wear and one chair has a small scratch on the underside of the seat but it’s not noticeable and just noted for full transparency 

•  No wobbles — all chairs are solid and stable

•  Beautiful deep honey wood bases with rich grain and warm tone

These represent true premium quality Joe Rufenacht only ever used Howe Leather, and each chair still carries its original vintage Howe Leather label underneath.

These are becoming harder and harder to source in this condition, so if you’ve been looking for a complete matching set of genuine Joe Rufenacht chairs, now is the time.

These chairs will make an outstanding addition to a living room, lounge, office, or reading area — instantly elevating any space with retro sophistication and modern comfort.

Melbourne pickup preferred. Shipping and freight can be arranged at buyer’s expense.

Serious buyers only — please message us with any questions or to request additional photos and measurements.

 

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