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Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO

Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Woven Nubi Chair in Black Recycled PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 60 x W 64,1 x H 64,6 cm. Materials: PETG. Available in different color options. Please contact us. UNIC...

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2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

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Other

Italian Mid-Century Wicker and Iron Chair, Attributed to Gian Franco Legler
Italian Mid-Century Wicker and Iron Chair, Attributed to Gian Franco Legler

Italian Mid-Century Wicker and Iron Chair, Attributed to Gian Franco Legler

By Gian Franco Legler

Located in Milano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Wicker and Iron Chair, Attributed to Gian Franco Legler, 1950s Elegant and sculptural Italian chair dating to the 1950s, featuring a handwoven wicker shell with ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Set of 2 Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for ICF, 1960s
Set of 2 Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for ICF, 1960s

Set of 2 Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for ICF, 1960s

By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Padova, IT

True icons of twentieth century design, the seats of the Aluminum Group series were designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s and were first created in 1958, defining what is still the standard for meeting chairs today. A clean and visible structure, which combines the stability and lightness of aluminum with the comfort of a covering - in leather, fabric or mesh - which, being kept taut only by fixing to the sides, becomes an integral part of the joint. With an extraordinary sense of adventure, Charles and Ray Eames turned...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum

Late 18th Century Set of 6 Directoire "Etrusque" Side Chairs, Manner of G. Jacob
Late 18th Century Set of 6 Directoire "Etrusque" Side Chairs, Manner of G. Jacob

Late 18th Century Set of 6 Directoire "Etrusque" Side Chairs, Manner of G. Jacob

By Georges Jacob

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of six sidechairs raised on circular front legs and square curved back legs, backrest with carved pierced latticework, the intersections of which are decorated with stylised rosettes, the top rail curved backwards. All side chairs are upholstered with elegant yellow / golden paisley pattern jacquard fabric by RUBELLI. The set of 6 Directoire side chairs with its shape "à l'Étrusque" and its characteristic backrest design is closely related to chairs made by Georges Jacob (1739-1814): Georges Jacob was one of the most prominent Parisian chair...

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1790s French Directoire Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Twelve Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Twelve Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Set of Twelve Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Twelve beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery a...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of 4 Artisanal Chairs
Set of 4 Artisanal Chairs

Set of 4 Artisanal Chairs

Located in Forest, BE

These artisanal chairs have solid wood frame, and are defined by tall rectangular backrests with a central panel woven from natural fibre. The seats are also woven and slightly curve...

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Late 20th Century Polish Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set of Six Ocean Liner Armchairs by Jules Leleu
Set of Six Ocean Liner Armchairs by Jules Leleu

Set of Six Ocean Liner Armchairs by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Set of six beechwood armchairs, "fauteuils de paquebot", with coiled armrest supports, reupholstered with dark green leather, standing on four slightly arch...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair Easy Chairs in Cane, Fabric & Rattan by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1930s
Pair Easy Chairs in Cane, Fabric & Rattan by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1930s

Pair Easy Chairs in Cane, Fabric & Rattan by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1930s

By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare pair of easy chairs, designed by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen and produced by Robert Wengler in Denmark during the 1930s, exemplifies the synthesis of modernist form and ar...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Rattan

1990s Cassina “Utrecht” Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, a Pair
1990s Cassina “Utrecht” Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, a Pair

1990s Cassina “Utrecht” Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, a Pair

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Roanoke, VA

Fantastic pair of modernist lounge chairs, model 637 Utrecht by the designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina from the 1990s. Fabric is a cool silvery blue. Check out the incredibl...

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1990s Italian Modern Chairs

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Velvet

Model 94 teak dining chair by Johannes Andersen for Christian Linneberg, 1960s
Model 94 teak dining chair by Johannes Andersen for Christian Linneberg, 1960s

Model 94 teak dining chair by Johannes Andersen for Christian Linneberg, 1960s

By Johannes Andersen, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Great design. The teak wooden frame has been refinished an is in very good condition. The chair has been reupholstered with a good quality, durable fabric. Beautiful piece

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Chair (Stickley Era) - W2994  A SPECIAL SALE
Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Chair (Stickley Era) - W2994  A SPECIAL SALE

Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Chair (Stickley Era) - W2994 A SPECIAL SALE

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an antique Arts & Crafts Arm Chair circa 1910. It has the original leather seat. Made by Come-Pact. This is a very nice, inexpensive chair. As you can see, the shipping ...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Zebra Wool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Zebra Wool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Zebra Wool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wool, Velvet, Beech

Set of 7 Baba chairs by Assostudio for Pozzi & Verga, Italy 1980
Set of 7 Baba chairs by Assostudio for Pozzi & Verga, Italy 1980

Set of 7 Baba chairs by Assostudio for Pozzi & Verga, Italy 1980

By Pozzi & Verga

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

A rare set of seven Baba dining chairs designed by Assostudio for Pozzi & Verga in the 1980s. Characterized by their playful geometric forms and sculptural proportions, the Baba chairs...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

1950s Italian Teak Bentwood Chair, Model 112 by Società Compensati Curvi
1950s Italian Teak Bentwood Chair, Model 112 by Società Compensati Curvi

1950s Italian Teak Bentwood Chair, Model 112 by Società Compensati Curvi

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant Italian design chair produced in the 1950s by Società Compensati Curvi, model 112. The chair features a beautifully sculpted bent plywood shell in teak, characterized by a co...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Walnut Finish with Cane and Leather
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Walnut Finish with Cane and Leather

Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Walnut Finish with Cane and Leather

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Green By Creel and Gow
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Green By Creel and Gow

Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Green By Creel and Gow

By Creel and Gow

Located in New York, NY

Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in Green: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Natural Rattan
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Natural Rattan

'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Natural Rattan

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11 Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011 Model in the picture: Frame: Light Smoked Oak Seat: Natural Rattan Available as well with paper cord, french rattan or various upholsteries Dimensions: W. 58,5 cm D. 57,7 cm H. 79,5 cm S.H. 45 cm Arm rest 65 cm A modern interpretation of the ancient Chinese Horseshoe Chair. The Shanghai Chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Oak

Contemporary Robert Kuo Repoussé Huang Chair in Antique Copper, Limited Edition
Contemporary Robert Kuo Repoussé Huang Chair in Antique Copper, Limited Edition

Contemporary Robert Kuo Repoussé Huang Chair in Antique Copper, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Huang Chair Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto s...

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2010s Minimalist Chairs

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Copper

Philippe Starck Rare "Miss Dorn" Chair for Disform 1982 France/Spain
Philippe Starck Rare "Miss Dorn" Chair for Disform 1982 France/Spain

Philippe Starck Rare "Miss Dorn" Chair for Disform 1982 France/Spain

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare “Miss Dorn” tripod chair designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 and manufactured by Disform in 1983. Executed with black lacquered tubular steel frames, the design exemplifies Star...

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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Circa 1840 English Armorial Hall Chair
Circa 1840 English Armorial Hall Chair

Circa 1840 English Armorial Hall Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1840 English armorial hall chair. Mahogany. Raised on turned, tapered, vasi-form legs with ring turnings. Shaped back with fan crest, well molded, with central medallion with f...

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Chairs

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Wood

Original 1958 Charles & Ray Eames / Miller Swivel Chair on Casters Model EA 105
Original 1958 Charles & Ray Eames / Miller Swivel Chair on Casters Model EA 105

Original 1958 Charles & Ray Eames / Miller Swivel Chair on Casters Model EA 105

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Markington, GB

Eames Aluminium Group EA105 Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, 1958 (Originals) ICONIC DESIGN CLASSICS — A stunning set of original Aluminium Group chairs, model EA105, designed in...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Philippe Starck "Pat Conley 2" armchair for XO, France 1986
Philippe Starck "Pat Conley 2" armchair for XO, France 1986

Philippe Starck "Pat Conley 2" armchair for XO, France 1986

By XO Design, Philippe Starck

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pat Conley “Chair No. 2,” XO, France A striking example of late 20th-century design, defined by its fluid, sculptural, architectural lines and industrial materiality. Crafted in me...

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20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal

2 Cast Aluminum Lawn or Garden Chairs by Kessler
2 Cast Aluminum Lawn or Garden Chairs by Kessler

2 Cast Aluminum Lawn or Garden Chairs by Kessler

By Kessler Industries

Located in New York, NY

Two dining height chairs, one armless, one arm, both missing seats and will need to be reupholstered. Wonderful worn paint patina creates a charming weathered look, perfect for the l...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Aluminum

19th Century Painted Chair Gilded  Dolphins French
19th Century Painted Chair Gilded  Dolphins French

19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French

Located in Epfach, DE

19th century painted chair gilded and carved dolphins A rare and very comfortable chair with very fine carved dolphins. Original setting and gilding. the ivory painting and gilding...

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1820s French Restauration Antique Chairs

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Wood

Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840
Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840

Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique prie dieu chair, a 19th century, early Victorian chair in walnut with a needlepoint tapestry seat cover. Ideal as a bedroom side chair and dating to circa 1840. ...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Chairs

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Walnut

DOOQ Bar Chair with Soft Light Blue Fabric and Brass Footrest Odisseia
DOOQ Bar Chair with Soft Light Blue Fabric and Brass Footrest Odisseia

DOOQ Bar Chair with Soft Light Blue Fabric and Brass Footrest Odisseia

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Odisseia bar chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the Space Age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concep...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

LISBOA – Brushed Stainless Steel Sling Chair with Textile Finish
LISBOA – Brushed Stainless Steel Sling Chair with Textile Finish

LISBOA – Brushed Stainless Steel Sling Chair with Textile Finish

By Keiji Takeuchi

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Enjoy effortless outdoor living with this Outdoor Lounge Chair — weather-resistant fabric paired with stainless steel, made in Portugal. Designed by Keiji Takeuchi as the outdoor ve...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Single Chair with Armrest by Martin Eisler, 1955
Mid-Century Modern Single Chair with Armrest by Martin Eisler, 1955

Mid-Century Modern Single Chair with Armrest by Martin Eisler, 1955

By Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

Martin Eisler is most known for well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but his production is far more complex and extensive. The wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1990s Postmodern Folding Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style
1990s Postmodern Folding Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style

1990s Postmodern Folding Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style

By Rodney Kinsman

Located in Miami, FL

1990s Postmodern Folding Accent Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style. Features a Memphis Group inspired design with a bent chromed frame with what seems to be faux leather seat and b...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency
Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency

Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany armchair or drawing room seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Of wonderfully distinctive form, it displays superb ...

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1820s British Regency Antique Chairs

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Textile, Mahogany

Antique Theater Seats
Antique Theater Seats

Antique Theater Seats

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Cast Iron & Wood Theater Seats Overall Dimensions: 42 1/2" x 20" x 32 1/4" high Seat Height: 17 1/2" Materials: Plywood & Cast Iron

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Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Iron

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These chairs have a nice deep red painted surface and wonderful patina. Found in Pennsyl...

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1790s American Country Antique Chairs

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Wood

Paco Muñoz Pair of 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Walnut and Leather
Paco Muñoz Pair of 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Walnut and Leather

Paco Muñoz Pair of 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Walnut and Leather

By Darro, Paco Muñoz

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paco Muñoz for Darro, pair of 'Riaza' chairs for children, walnut, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This robust low lounge chair, designed by Paco Muñoz in the 1960s, exemplifies the cl...

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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Chair by Stol Kamnik, Slovenia, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Chair by Stol Kamnik, Slovenia, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Chair by Stol Kamnik, Slovenia, 1960

By Stol Kamnik

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Material: Plywood, faux leather, metal This beautiful chair is perfect example of minimalistic mid-century design. Solid metal frame and plywood covered win dark red faux leather ...

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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pasqualina Chair by Grassi&Bianchi
Pasqualina Chair by Grassi&Bianchi

Pasqualina Chair by Grassi&Bianchi

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

This armchair's Minimalist look is emphasized by its slate-colored leather covering. The style also features a tubular steel frame and a metal seat pan covered in black technical fab...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 ART-DECO NEOCLASSIC CHAIRS by JEAN PASCAUD France 1930
Set of 2 ART-DECO NEOCLASSIC CHAIRS by JEAN PASCAUD France 1930

Set of 2 ART-DECO NEOCLASSIC CHAIRS by JEAN PASCAUD France 1930

By Jean Pascaud

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of luxurious, sensual and generous Art Deco, Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic chairs, beautiful structures and backs with refined curves in mahogany, sometimes enhanced w...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Style Square-Back Dining Chairs with Original Leather
Antique French Louis XVI Style Square-Back Dining Chairs with Original Leather

Antique French Louis XVI Style Square-Back Dining Chairs with Original Leather

Located in Langenfeld (Rheinland), DE

An exceptional pair of French dining chairs, retaining their original aged leather with a beautifully patinated surface. Crafted in the Louis XVI style, they feature square upholste...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Dining Chairs in the Style of Vittorio Valabrega, 1950, Set of 2
Dining Chairs in the Style of Vittorio Valabrega, 1950, Set of 2

Dining Chairs in the Style of Vittorio Valabrega, 1950, Set of 2

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Dining Chairs in the Style of Vittorio Valabrega, green velvet and wood, Italy, 1950, set of two. These sculpted chairs recall the Art Deco Movement with their elegant shapes. The w...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's
Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's

$33,472Sale Price|20% Off

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's

By Jonas Bohlin

Located in Uccle, BE

Iconic chair designed by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin for Källemo. Signed by designer Provex JB. The chair was produced in 1981 and only 100 chairs were made.

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Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Chairs

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Concrete, Cut Steel

Wrought Iron Chair Att. to Tony Paul with Tilt Backrest
Wrought Iron Chair Att. to Tony Paul with Tilt Backrest

Wrought Iron Chair Att. to Tony Paul with Tilt Backrest

By Tony Paul

Located in New York, NY

Architectural wrought iron frame side chair, with vinyl upholstered seat and backrest. The chair features a wrought iron spider leg base, vinyl upholst...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Scarpa Chair 925 in Mocca Stained Ash Frame by Afra and Tobias Scarpa
Scarpa Chair 925 in Mocca Stained Ash Frame by Afra and Tobias Scarpa

Scarpa Chair 925 in Mocca Stained Ash Frame by Afra and Tobias Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Scarper Chair 925 by Afra and Tobias Scarpa 1965 The iconic 925 Scarpa Lounge Chair is a strikingly elegant lounge chair. Easily recognized by its firm and robust wooden frame and t...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Ash

Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Breeze Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Breeze Chair by Sebastian Herkner

Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Breeze Chair by Sebastian Herkner

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in New York, NY

Caressed by a gentle breeze, the chair is delicately shaped in its design. The backrest curves gracefully, warmly embracing the person with comfort. The simplicity of the design emph...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile

Pair of Arne Vodder Side Chairs for Sibast Mobler
Pair of Arne Vodder Side Chairs for Sibast Mobler

Pair of Arne Vodder Side Chairs for Sibast Mobler

By Arne Vodder

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of Arne Vodder designed side chairs for Sibast Mobler. These chairs are made of rare solid rosewood and retain original black leather upholstery. Leather upholstery has some cra...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Hardwood

Modernist Dining Chair in Wood and Metal
Modernist Dining Chair in Wood and Metal

Modernist Dining Chair in Wood and Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chair, beech, coated steel, Europe, 1980s The design of this 1980s chair avoids sharp edges or overly angular forms, leaning instead into cylindrical legs and rounded corners...

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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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