New Zealand post 1950 furniture - price guide and values

Zenith Miles Lounge Chairs with Blue Leather Upholstery

A pair of 'Miles Lounge Chairs' by Zenith, designed and manufactured in New Zealand. Stackable. Steel sleigh base frame with blue leather upholstery and centre stitch. Height 73 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm

Zenith Miles Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

A pair of 'Miles lounge Chairs' by Zenith, designed and manufactured in New Zealand. Stackable. Steel sleigh base frame with black leather upholstery and centre stitch. Height 73 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm

Forma Corner Chaise with Chromed Steel Legs

A corner chaise by Forma, designed and manufactured in New Zealand to an exceptionally high standard. Raised on chromed steel legs. Height 64 cm, width 160 cm, depth 100 cm

Backhouse Safari Teak Easy Chair

A Backhouse Safari easy chair, a Backhouse take on the classic safari chair. Framed in solid teak, with a buttoned seat. Height 78 cm, width 64 cm, depth 75 cm

Highly-figured Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table by Rudi Schwarz

Rudi Schwarz for Whitmore's Arti Domo, a 1970s coffee table, with highly-figured Brazilian rosewood top and mahogany base

Maori Carved Side Table, 1942

A Jane Brenkley Maori folk art side table. The rectangular top with highly detailed carving depicting a man, woman and dog in the foreground, and a lake scene in the mid ground. Carved figural central column and stepped base. Signed and dated 1942. Height…

Beveled Glass Waterfall Coffee Table

A retro waterfall coffee table, a sleek and elegant form glass coffee table. Bevelled edge detail. Height 40 cm, width 120 cm, depth 62 cm

Tan and White Cowhide Ottoman

A Cowhide ottoman, a round ottoman made from tan and white leather. Height 40 cm, diameter 116 cm

Solid Oak Cubic Chairs with Slate Upholstery

A pair of linear cubic chairs, in solid oak with slate upholstery. Good vintage condition. Height 70 cm, width 65 cm, depth 65 cm

Don's Vono Sofa Daybed

A Vono sofa daybed by Don, elegant refined form. Designed and manufactured c.1960 in New Zealand. Freshly upholstered in high-quality grey fabric. Height 80 cm, width 202 cm, depth 80 cm (upright)

Walnut and Leather Two Seater with Brass Caps

A walnut and leather two seater, a padded leather upholstery with brass caps and leather tie detailing. Curvaceous arms, sitting on arched legs. Height 80 cm, width 121 cm, depth 80 cm

Marilyn Sainty Cocktail Chair

A Marilyn Sainty cocktail chair, C. 1988, crafted in New Zealand by fashion and furniture designer Marilyn Sainty. Comprising of a painted wooden seat, a powder-coated steel structure and a rubber arm and backrest, recycled from a milking-machine hose. In…

Teak Wardrobe with Curved Pulls and Tapered Legs

A mid-century teak wardrobe, Two-door format with three internal drawers and clothing rail. Each door with an elegant full-length curved pull. Raised on tapered legs. Height 183 cm, width 122 cm, depth 61 cm

Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Rudi Schwartz

A Rudi Schwartz for Whitmore Arti Domo (Christchurch) chest, rosewood chest of drawers, with two full width drawers, raised on square section legs. Height 72.5 cm, width 91 cm, depth 42 cm

Teak Twin Pedestal Desk with File Drawer

A mid century teak desk, twin pedestal format with adjoining back. The left with a four drawer format, the right with two small drawers and file drawer. In excellent vintage condition. An enduring design classic. Height 74 cm, width 183 cm, depth 92 cm

Mid-century Teak Sideboard with Chromed Steel Pulls

A teak mid-century sideboard, central drop down door below a single drawer, flanked by doors, all with chromed steel pulls. Height 84 cm, width 137 cm, depth 46 cm

Cloud Coffee Table by Bob Roukema

A Bob Roukema cloud coffee table for Jon Jansen, a wooden frame with removable glass top. Height 37 cm, width 75 cm, depth 51.5 cm

Chromed Steel and Leather Folding Directors Chairs

A pair of chromed steel and leather Directors chairs, with folding function. Height 84 cm, width 50 cm, depth 45 cm

Iconic NZ mid-century 'banana' lounge suite

A 1955 McKenzie & Willis (Christchurch, NZ) three-piece 'banana' lounge suite, the striking curved frame later reupholstered in white vinyl and a geometric turquoise, cream and green fabric. 190 x 76 x 70 cm (couch). Note: This superb New Zealand classic…

Michael Payne's Osaka Expo Chair

A Michael Payne Osaka Expo chair, designed by architect Michael Payne for the 197 cm, design exhibition in Osaka Expo. Height 840 S height 49 cm, width 610 cm, depth 50 cm

Oak Framed Armchairs with Charcoal Upholstery

A pair of David Morland for Simon James design 'Framed' armchairs, linear form in American white oak with the padded seat finished in a charcoal upholstery. Height 70 cm, width 650 cm, depth 65 cm

Tortoise Shell Marilyn Sainty Bar Stool

A Marilyn Sainty bar stool with tortoise shell seat, a one-off design of the Marilyn Saint bar stools, with tortoise shell seat and steel frame. Height 98 cm, width 400 cm, depth 32.5 cm

White Leather Swivel Tub Chairs with Black Stitching

A pair of white leather swivel tub chairs, globular form with black stitching detail and padded leather seat. Swivels smoothly. Height 68 cm, diameter 90 cm

Light Grey Mid-Century Armchair

A mid-century armchair, shaped, sloping arms with padded seat and backrest reupholstered in a light grey fabric. Height 90 cm, width 700 cm, depth 80 cm

Restored Jon Jansen Parallelogram Coffee Table

A Jon Jansen coffee table, fully restored. Unusual parallelogram shape with triangular glass to the upper. Height 44 cm, width 132 cm, diameter 42 cm

Whimsical Wonderland Drawer Set

A Henk Verhoeff 'Broken Drawer' chest, designed and manufactured in New Zealand with the intention of delighting and challenging, this working set of drawers appears to have jumped right out of Alice in Wonderland. Height 170 cm, width 740 cm, depth 30.3…

Mid-century Six Drawer Sideboard

A six drawer mid-century sideboard, linear form with recess handle to the lower of each drawer. Raised back edge. Freshly restored. Height 74 cm, width 184 cm, diameter 45.5 cm

Black Leather Modernist Cube Armchairs

A pair of modernist cubic armchairs, upholstered in black leather, height 74 cm, width 92 cm, depth 87 cm

Teak Coffee Table with Glass Inset and Shelf

Jon Jansen teak coffee table, the top with inset glass above a single shelf raised on tapering legs, 135 cm length

Black Vinyl Armchairs with Tubular Metal Frame

John Crichton, pair of armchairs with black vinyl upholstery and blackened tubular metal framing

Ecru Mosaic Coffee Table with Metal Base

A good John Crichton circular coffee table, the mosaic tile top in ecru, brown and orange raised on a blackened metal base, 62 cm diameter

Rudi Schwarz Dining Set with 6 Chairs

Mid century rosewood and mahogany dining suite with 6 chairs, designed & made by Rudi Schwarz in Auckland and sold by Whitmore's Arti Domo Christchurch, 188 cm length

Rare Safari Style Chair with Original Leather Upholstery

Peder Hansen (New Zealand/Denmark), a rare Safari style chair, wood frame with original leather upholstery, made by Taraire Crafts New Zealand in the 1960s

Signed Rangitoto Print by John Crichton

A John Crichton Rangitoto print, signed in pencil by the artist. Print 41 x 540, frame 64 x 76 cm

Restored Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Backhouse

A pair of Backhouse occasional lounge chairs, c.1960. Restored and reupholstered to a high standard. One in mahogany the other in teak. Manufacturer's label affixed. Height 90 cm, width 61 cm, diameter 60 cm

Backhouse Velvet Chairs: Elegant and Comfortable Seating Solution

A pair of Backhouse velvet chairs, width 61 cm, diameter 70 cm, height 80 cm

New Zealand Banana Lounge Suite with Grey Upholstery

Mid century New Zealand 'Banana' three-piece lounge suite, comprising a three-seater couch and two chairs with grey upholstery, the couch, 187 x 75 x 72 cm

Teak Smile Coffee Table with Pocket Shelf (8 words)

A NZ made 'Smile' coffee table 1960s, in teak with centre pocket shelf, 136 x 47 x 49 cm

Black Leather Sleigh Chair by Backhouse

A Backhouse leather chair, sleigh base in chromed steel, upholstered in black leather, height 73 cm, width 68 cm, depth 55 cm

Wonderland-inspired Broken Drawer Chest

Scratch-Design Gavin Chilcott Dining Table

A Gavin Chilcott painted dining table, with a black top coat and scratch design that exposes the yellow undercoat. Gavin Chilcott was born in Auckland in 1950 and attended Auckland Technical Institute in 1967 followed by three years at Elam, school of…

Stephane Rondel Peanut Bar Stool

A rare Stephane Rondel peanut bar stool, French-born Stephane Rondel created some of New Zealand's most coveted furniture and design objects during the late 20th-century. Beautifully made in copper-plated steel and cane, height 71 cm, width 50 cm, depth…

Mid-century Mahogany Coffee Table with Magazine Rack

An Ernst Plischke style coffee table, a mid-century design, in dark mahogany, with integral magazine rack, height 37.5 cm, width 33.5 cm, depth 56 cm

Organic Modernism Dining Table

A Rudi Schwartz rosewood and mahogany dining table, stunning in its simplicity, this memorable dining table is an ode to the restrained beauty of organic modernism. It's the perfect place to entertain guests and a unique example of mid-century New Zealand…

Mahogany Airest Sofa Daybed - Mid-Century Modern Design

A mid-century Airest sofa daybed, the sculpted form of the mahogany frame embraces the modernist values of functionalism and refrain from unnecessary ornament, height 790 cm, width 201 cm, diameter 87 cm

Teak Floor Mirror with Bevelled Edge

A mid-century floor standing mirror, teak frame with an adjustable tilt bevelled edge mirror, height 148 cm, width 35 cm

Grey Banjo Love Seat by St. Clements

A banjo love seat by St Clements, in grey upholstery, height 58 cm, width 11.8 cm, depth 98 cm

Mahogany Coffee Table by Jon Jansen

A Jon Jansen mahogany coffee table, the tabletop showcases vibrant mahogany, with Jon Jansen's signature attention to detail. Features raised, solid edges, height 45 cm, width 122 cm, diameter 43 cm

Sustainable Oak Dining Table with Black Stained Legs

A Simon James Soul dining table, designed by Cameron Foggo for Nonn. The tabletop is made from a sustainably grown solid oak, and the legs are a black stained hardwood. Made in New Zealand, height 74 cm, width 240 cm, diameter 90 cm

Louis XVI Style Cream Sideboard by Cavit & Co

A Cavit & Co, Louis XVI style sideboard, matching the above table and chairs, parquetry top and pair of large cupboard doors, cream 'Terra' painted detail. 160 x 49 x 100 cm. Retail cost at time of purchase $14,350.

Worn Kura Kowhatu Chairs for Wellington Library

Carin Wilson, Kura Kowhatu chairs, Mangeao wood, steel and vinyl, pair of chairs designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear

Worn Kura Kowhatu Chairs for Wellington Library

Carin Wilson, Kura Kowhatu chairs, Mangeao wood, steel and vinyl, pair of chairs designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear

Wellington Library Chairs: Plywood and Metal Set (1991)

Set of eight plywood and metal chairs, designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear

Xena's Antique Lion Throne Chair

An antique style throne chair, used as a prop in the cult tv series Xena, shot in New Zealand and starring Lucy Lawless. Painted in black and silver with lion head arms and claw feet. Height 180 cm, width 93 cm, depth 66 cm

Bob Roukema Solid Oak Diamond Dining Table

A mid-century Bob Roukema solid oak dining table, beautifully crafted diamond shaped dining table in solid blonde oak. Height 72 cm, width 87 cm, length 15.2 cm

Mid-Century Tripod Chairs with Formed Ply Back

A set of four mid-century tripod chairs with formed ply Back, height 79 cm, width 49 cm, depth 50 cm

Mid Century Tub Chairs - Classic 1950s Design

A pair of mid century tub chairs, classic 1950s design, height 78 cm, width 83 cm, depth 77 cm

Modernist Leather Bar Stools with Stainless Steel Frame

A pair of contemporary modernist bar stools, stainless steel frame with padded black leather seat, height 75 cm, width 36 cm, depth 36 cm

Solid Timber Mid-Century Drawer Set

A mid-century set of drawers, in solid timber. Featuring four drawers, and brass knub handles, height 91 cm, width 98 cm, diameter 49 cm

Bikini Chair by Garth Chester

A Concept Garth Chester Bikini chair, as its namesake would suggest, this concept chair took inspiration from the swimwear beginning to take hold through the mid century period. With its sinuous design evoking a strapless bikini top, this is a perfect…

Plischke Oak Coffee Table with Magazine Rack

A rare Ernst Plischke attributed coffee table, mid 20th-century, in solid oak, with integral magazine rack, height 38 cm, width 34 cm, length 58 cm

Ernst Plischke Chair with Tufted Upholstery

An Ernst Plischke attributed chair, C.1948. Constructed from New Zealand pine with hessian webbing and canvas backs, complete with original foam squabs and tufted red and cream woven upholstery, height 66 cm, width 55 cm, diameter 73 cm

Rare 1950s John Crichton Rattan Chairs

A pair of rare John Crichton rattan chairs, circa 1950s. Made from metal and plat woven rattan, height 70 cm, width 63 cm

Crichton Armchair with Woven Bands and Steel Frame

A John Crichton arm chair, alternating shaded woven bands with cylindrical arm and support. Raised on traditional Crichton steel frame, height 93 cm, width 64 cm

Pink Steel Planter Coffee Table with Glass Top

A John Crichton planter coffee table, pink steel bowl on a tripod base with a detachable glass top, height 51 cm, width 45 cm

Mid-Century Sideboard with Three Drawers and Doors

A mid-century sideboard, three drawers in the centre with doors to either side, height 79.5 cm, width 178 cm, diameter 40 cm

Danish Modern Style Sofa by Danske Mobler

A Danske Mobler aybed, this Danish modern style sofa from Danske Mobler showcases crisp lines and organic flourish. A simple mahogany stretcher base raised high on cigar-shaped legs creates the perfect setting for a relaxed lounge environment, height 39…

Customizable Glass Coffee Table with Moveable Squares

A multi layered glass coffee table, in chromed steel and moveable glass squares to create a customisable coffee table, height 43 cm, width 120 cm, diameter 120 cm

Bronze Mid-Century Mirror, 102x36 cm

A mid-century mirror, bronze-coloured metal frame, height 102 cm, width 36 cm

Wellington Library Chairs: Plywood and Metal Set (1991)

Set of six plywood and metal chairs, designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear

Library Chairs: Plywood and Metal Design (1991) with Wear

Set of four plywood and metal chairs, designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear

Worn Wellington Library Chairs

Set of six plywood and metal chairs, designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear

Library Chairs: Plywood and Metal Set with Character

Set of twelve plywood and metal chairs, designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear

Wrought Iron and Marble Occasional Table

Mid 20th century wrought iron and marble occasional table 85 x 65 x 56 cm

Mangeao Chairs: Wellington Library Design (1991) Showing Wear

Carin Wilson, Kura Kowhatu chairs Mangeao wood, steel and vinyl, pair of chairs designed for the Wellington central library in 1991, showing wear