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Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Silvio Piattelli design made in Italy
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Armonia Chair. This listing and pricing is for single chair. Use drop down menu to create your set. The chairs are made from Italian solid walnut wood, which is kno...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Shaker Modern Dining Chair by AMBROZIA, Black Leather, Walnut & Black Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern dining chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. Available in a large variety of premium vinyls colors or leather in op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shaker Modern Side Chair by AMBROZIA, Utah Mink Leather, Walnut & Black Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern dining chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. Available in a large variety of premium vinyls colors or leather in op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Modern 111 Chair in Wood & Fabric by Collector Studio
By Federico Peri
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern 111 Chair in Wood & Fabric by Federico Perri for Collector Studio. 111 represents all the lines incesed in the surface of the solid wood. DIMENSIONS W 45 cm 17...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Ahadi Chair
By Albert Potgieter
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
The Ahadi Chair is a sculptural brutalist piece. Inspired by nature, it is designed to resemble the strong, bold, strength of a Mountain. The Ahadi pieces are all functional art piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ahadi Chair
Ahadi Chair
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
"Bruna" Minimalist Armchair in Painted Steel and Velvet Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths of wire randomly? Bruna armchair is the materialization of these thoughts. The armch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Abra Armchair in White Leather and Walnut Wood Finish
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Abra armchair is a welcoming addition to any room in your decor, with beautiful white leather upholstery and a walnut wood finish frame. This armchair has been created by our ama...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Louis Twin Seat Walnut Wood Cotton Velvet
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Ottiu decided to honor one of the most imposing figures in Jazz music, someone who has featured several Hollywood cinema stars during the golden era and whose career spanned differen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

1st Century Rattan Spencer Dining Chair Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Member of one of the most exquisite gentlemen’s clubs in London, the Brook’s, Spencer Cavendish has the distinction of having served as leader of three political parties. The 8th Duk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Walnut

Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / solid waxed brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling wrapped seat cushion. D...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Wild Willys Woodshop Fez Chair
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiseled and strong in silhouette, the Fez Chair is a lucid expression of simplicity. Made with Solid White Oak A Wild Willy Original
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Wild Willys Woodshop Fez Chair
Wild Willys Woodshop Fez Chair
H 30 in W 20 in D 18 in
Tumbona Alza, Mexican Contemporary Lounge Chair by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
La Tumbona Alza se manifiesta como un espacio en sí. Fiel a lo que Cuchara trata de mantener como punto de partida: la búsqueda de la ergonomía emprendida en caminos de lo elemental ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Declan Dining Chair
By Jillian O'Neill
Located in Houston, TX
Our Declan dining chair exudes sophisticated elegance. It is sleek and curvaceous, with the perfectly unexpected walnut and brass back detailing. A modern chair with Classic proporti...
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2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Declan Dining Chair
Declan Dining Chair
H 32 in W 24 in D 23 in
Origin Made Meia Lua Armchair in Walnut
By Gabriel Tan
Located in Porto, 13
Meia Lua means "Half Moon" in Portuguese. Gabriel Tan wanted to create an armchair that is both functional and collectible - one that can hold its own if displayed singularly in the ...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

Origin Made Meia Lua Armchair in Walnut
H 26.62 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
Sculptured wood Tut Chair - Egyptian inspired
Located in Cairo, EG
Introducing our all new Tut Chair in walnut wood. Named after King Tutankhamun, this chair is a tribute to 100 years of the discovery of his tomb. Inspired by the majestic cobra on t...
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2010s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Walnut

Sculptured wood Tut Chair - Egyptian inspired
Sculptured wood Tut Chair - Egyptian inspired
H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 19.69 in
México Chair
By Marco Rountree
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
In the Arte y Ebanistería collection they participated with some of the most outstanding plastic artists in Mexico generating new pieces that could only result from the aesthetic sen...
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2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

México Chair
México Chair
H 36.23 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Pakal Chair
By Beata Nowika
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Our Architecture and Cabinetry furniture collection is a collaboration with the most renowned Mexican architects. In this collection we explore, through signature cabinetmaking, the ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pakal Chair
Pakal Chair
H 37.41 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Super Stylish Club Chair
By Robert Marinelli Design
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Super Stylish Club Chair.
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Chair
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dos Gallos custom chair with client own material. Can be made in a variety of sizes and finishes as per clients' requests. Shown here with a low back and dark walnut. All custom piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Chair
Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Chair
H 35 in W 21.25 in D 21.5 in
L'INSOLENTE Velvet Chair in Black by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
L'INSOLENTE Chair by Alexandre Ligios WALNUT AND VELVET L 20 x W 20 X H 35 The contemporary-designed chair features a solid oak frame, adding warmth and solidity to your space. It...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

BOSTON Velvet Chair in Red by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
BOSTON Chair by Alexandre Ligios H 45" x D 30" x L 30" Wooden structure and velvet fabrics oak or walnut base An interesting contrast with straight, clean lines, ideal for adding ...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

MARRAKECH Velvet Chair in Orange by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
MARRAKECH Chair by Alexandre Ligios W 30" x H 28" x D 30" Wooden structure and velvet fabrics, oak or walnut base. An interesting contrast with straight, clean lines, ideal for ad...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

NEW YORK Velvet Chair in Green by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
NEW YORK Chair by Alexandre Ligios W 30" x H 28" x D 30" Wooden structure and velvet fabrics, oak or walnut base. Geometric shapes and sharp lines. Modern and refined atmosphere. ...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
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, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Textile

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
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

Materials

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

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane
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

Materials

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

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather back & seating
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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

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

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane
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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

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

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather back & seating
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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

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

Petite Wood Float Chair, Walnut Wood and Acrylic Chair
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
The Petite Wood Float Chair blurs the lines between art and furniture and encourages an internal dialogue with the viewer. Is this art or can I sit in it? Both. Handcrafted from soli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Walnut, Wood

Declan Dining Chair
By Jillian O'Neill
Located in Houston, TX
Our Declan dining chair exudes sophisticated elegance. It is sleek and curvaceous, with the perfectly unexpected walnut and brass back detailing. A modern chair with Classic proport...
Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Declan Dining Chair
Declan Dining Chair
H 32 in W 24 in D 23 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 6
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons). Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal prod...
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Klismos Shiny Walnut Saber Legs Brown Leather Chairs Customizable Set of 6
Located in IT
From the collection of Customizable Klismos Chairs, Pescetta here presents a chair with saber legs, natural walnut wood shiny finishing and leather seats capitonnè (with buttons). Av...
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Jeffrey Greene Design Single Peg Chair Set
Located in New Hope, PA
This amazingly comfortable and wonderfully designed chair will last for generations. These chairs look fabulous grouped around a Live Edge Dining Table but are just as perfect on the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 4
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons). Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal prod...
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 2
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather - capitonnè ( with buttons) - upholstery. Other colors and upholstery are available. Ital...
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Clear Epoxy Walnut Chair
Located in İnegöl, TR
WALNUT EPOXY CHAIR Check out our Walnut Wood & Epoxy Chair – a sturdy and good-looking seat for your place. It's made with strong walnut wood that has cool patterns. This chair i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut

Clear Epoxy Walnut Chair
Clear Epoxy Walnut Chair
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H 28 in W 22 in D 22 in
Made to Order Mid Century Z Chair in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W29.5 D31 H29 SW23 SD19 SH18 AH5 Made in house using solid walnut wood for the frame with hand sculpted arms. The walnut frame has organic walnut grain and tone, no color or stains...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Shaker Counter Stool by Ambrozia, Sedona Leather, Dull Champagne, Oxidized Maple
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Dull Champagne metal frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or CO...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Handrafted Contemporary Dining Chair in Caribbean Walnut, in Stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the solid tropical wood native to s...
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2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 632 Leather &Smoked Oak by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 632 Verdone Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, t...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 632 Leather & Black Oak by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 632 Verdone Leather & Black Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, th...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 613 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 613 Mattone Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, t...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 645 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 645 Antracite Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors,...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 624 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 624 Azzurro Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, t...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 632 Leather & Oak Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 632 Verdone Leather & Oak Wood by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, the...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 634 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 634 Gesso Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, the...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 662 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 662 Fondotinta Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 657 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 657 Moretto Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, t...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 646 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 646 Moretto Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, t...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 636 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 636 Avorio Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, th...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 631 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 631 Green Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, the...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 625 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 625 Burgundy Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, ...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 622 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 622 Nero Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, the ...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 619 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 619 Giallino Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, ...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 615 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 615 Bordeaux Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, ...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 611 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 611 Testa di Moro Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interi...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 605 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Grey Bar Chair in Linea 605 Crema Leather & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio With a light solid wood structure, this bar chair is suitable for contemporary interiors, the...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Grey Chair in Linea 622 Leather & Dark Oak by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Grey Chair in Linea 622 Nero Leather & Dark Oak by Collector Studio Grey Dining Chair – With its light and solid wood structure, this chair is suitable for conte...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Modern Grey Chair in Linea 615 Leather & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Grey Chair in Linea 615 Bordeaux Leather & Wood by Collector Studio Grey Dining Chair – With its light and solid wood structure, this chair is suitable for conte...
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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Contemporary Walnut Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of contemporary walnut chairs available for sale. Contemporary walnut chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large contemporary walnut chairs, so small contemporary walnut chairs measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. AMBROZIA, Fort Standard and Stuart Scott each produced beautiful contemporary walnut chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Contemporary Walnut Chairs?

Contemporary walnut chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,606, while the lowest priced sells for $408 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

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.