Antique Chairs 20th Century

Kit Kemp

Charles Rohlfs

Leather Desk Chair Tobacco

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Mahogany, Velvet

Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, 20th Century

H 39 in W 22.5 in D 18 in

Art Deco Jamaican Mahogany Loop Club Chairs, 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Loop Club Chair A visually exceptional pair of Jamaican Art Deco Club Chairs (c.1935-1950) in the

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Early 20th Century Jamaican Art Deco Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Mahogany

Art Deco Jamaican Mahogany Loop Club Chairs, 20th Century

H 30 in W 27.5 in D 36 in

Original Otto Prutscher & Gebrueder Thonet Vienna Jugendstil Chair, 20th Century

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Woka Lamps, Otto Prutscher

Located in Vienna, AT

Designed for the Café Heinrichshof opposite to the States Opera House in Vienna, ruined in 1945.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Hardwood

Original Otto Prutscher & Gebrueder Thonet Vienna Jugendstil Chair, 20th Century

H 37.41 in W 16.54 in D 21.66 in

Empire Chair French Desk Chair 20th Century to be Re-Uphostered

Located in Labrit, Landes

French Empire Revival side chair desk chair Early 20th century The fabric seat can easily be

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood, Fabric

Empire Chair French Desk Chair 20th Century to be Re-Uphostered

H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 19.3 in

Original and Documented Jugendstil Adolf Loos Chair, 20th Century, 1907

By Adolf Loos, Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Chair from the antechamber of the Rudolf Kraus apartment, brother of Karl Kraus, the famous

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Beech

Original and Documented Jugendstil Adolf Loos Chair, 20th Century, 1907

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H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Pair of Louis XV-Style Painted and Carved Bergere Chairs, 20th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Handsome and comfortable pair of bergere Louis XV-Style chairs with floral and foliate Carving at

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Hardwood

Pair of Louis XV-Style Painted and Carved Bergere Chairs, 20th Century

H 36 in W 32 in D 30 in

"A Girl Sitting on a High Chair" 20th Century Bronze Sculpture by Juan Clará

Located in Madrid, ES

JUAN CLARÁ AYATS Spanish, 1878 - 1958 A GIRL SITTING ON A HIGH CHAIR signed "Juan Clara" (on the

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1920s Art Nouveau Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Bronze

Juan Clará Ayats
"A Girl Sitting on a High Chair" 20th Century Bronze Sculpture by Juan Clará, 1920

H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

20 th Century Empire szek

Located in Kerepes, HU

Ez egy különleges mutatós impozáns Empire stílusban szék önmagába. Egyedül is használható vagy egy asztal mögött. Restaurált karpit, újra festett az aranyozott részek.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire Revival Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Other

20 th Century Empire szek

H 38.98 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in

Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair with a modernist spirit

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair

H 27 in W 21.5 in D 22 in

Early 20th Century French Wooden Swivel Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Experience the charm of the early 20th Century with this French Wooden Swivel Chair—a delightful

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Early 20th Century French Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Swivel Chair

H 33.5 in W 15.9 in D 15.6 in

Eliel Saarinen Children's Chair, Early 20th Century

By Eliel Saarinen

Located in Helsinki, FI

Children's chair, designed by Eliel Saarinen, Early 20th Century. Painted wood. Storage under the

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Nouveau Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood, Paint

Eliel Saarinen Children's Chair, Early 20th Century

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H 25.99 in W 10.63 in D 12.21 in

Four Early 20th Century French Cafe Chairs

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Four raw and decorative French cafe chairs from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Steel

Four Early 20th Century French Cafe Chairs

H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Early 20th Century French Wooden Bistro Accent Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Introduce vintage charm to your space with this early 20th-century French wooden bistro accent

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Early 20th Century French Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Bistro Accent Chair

H 34.3 in W 15.6 in D 19.7 in

20th Century Elegant Chairs

Located in Cantù, IT

A pair of chairs made by modern and raffined material. The red Seating gives a touch of class to

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1890s Italian Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Bronze

20th Century Elegant Chairs

H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Altar Chairs

By Studio Altar

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Altar Chairs with Lacquered Panels and Muriel Brandolini

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Altar Chairs

H 39 in W 23 in D 17 in

Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden. A chair with foot stool made in during the first

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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Wood

Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden

H 34.8 in W 24.3 in D 29 in

Early 20th Century, Traditional Wood Chair

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Early 20th century traditional wood chair. By Unknown Manufacturer. France In original

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Early 20th Century, Traditional Wood Chair

No Reserve

H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 17.52 in

Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather

Located in Labrit, Landes

French Empire Revival Side Chairs Early 20th century The green leather seat can easily be changed

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather

H 32.49 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Curved Chair By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

Introducing the timeless elegance of the early 20th Century with this exquisite Austrian Curved

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Curved Chair By Thonet

H 35.5 in W 16.8 in D 16.8 in

Early 20th Century English Bamboo Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Early 20th century English bamboo chair Great accent piece in any decor More of an accent chair

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Bamboo, Cane

Early 20th Century English Bamboo Chair

H 34 in W 20 in D 19 in

Early 20th Century Indonesian Village Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

An antique village chair of teak hardwood from rural Java, Indonesia, circa 1900s. Seat platform

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Teak

Early 20th Century Indonesian Village Chair

H 33.25 in W 14.25 in D 28.5 in

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian side chair with a hide seat and back stitched

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Hide, Wood

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair

H 39 in W 20 in D 20 in

1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair

By Johnson Chair Company

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Chairs 20th Century

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PVC, Walnut

1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair

H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 23.5 in

Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of mahogany chairs is a piece of original design furniture realized in the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century African Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century

H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

French Set of Four Art Deco Chairs, Early 20th Century

By Europa Antiques

Located in Madrid, ES

French set of four Art Deco chairs. Early 20th century France. Back and seats upholstered in

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Synthetic

French Set of Four Art Deco Chairs, Early 20th Century

H 40.56 in W 31.89 in D 29.14 in

Early 20th Century Heywood-Wakefield Rocking Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century Heywood-Wakefield rocking chair. Close woven wicker in very fine repainted

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Rattan

Early 20th Century Heywood-Wakefield Rocking Chair

H 30.5 in W 30 in D 31.75 in

Early 20th Century Plantation Chair

Located in Accrington, GB

An early 20th century plantation chair, the chair is made from birch wood with a cane seat which

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Teak

Early 20th Century Plantation Chair

H 17.13 in W 24.22 in D 72.05 in

Early 20th Century Set of Two Rattan and Wood Chairs

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Early 20th century set of two traditional rattan seat and wood chairs. In good original

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Rattan, Wood

Early 20th Century Set of Two Rattan and Wood Chairs

No Reserve

H 28.75 in W 17.72 in D 15.36 in

Early 20th Century Collapsible Canvas Director's Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th-century collapsible wooden director's chair from England. With original cream-colored

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Early 20th Century English Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Canvas, Wood

Early 20th Century Collapsible Canvas Director's Chair

H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in

Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Early 20th century set of two chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat. In good

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Rattan, Wood

Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs

H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Early 20th Century English Garden Chairs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Early 20th century English garden chairs. Made of cast iron with some paint loss. We have three

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1910s English Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Iron

Early 20th Century English Garden Chairs

H 34 in W 17 in D 16 in

Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century Designed by Gebruder

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Early 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century

H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 18 in

Antique braided wooden side chair, early 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

An antique wooden chair with braided seat, early 20th century. A wonderful little example of the

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Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Antique braided wooden side chair, early 20th century

H 32.75 in W 17 in D 15.25 in

Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving

Located in Lafayette, IN

This is a very unique photographer's posing chair from the early 20th Century. Chair features

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving

H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in

Vintage Rattan Chair in Black and Blue, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

France, early 20th Century Armchair in blue and black rattan. H 89 x W 71 x D 62 cm

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Early 20th Century French Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Rattan

Vintage Rattan Chair in Black and Blue, France, Early 20th Century

H 35.04 in W 27.96 in D 24.41 in

Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

the middle of the 13th century and along with it came the three or four-legged spinning chair. The

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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century

H 38.59 in W 14.57 in D 18.9 in

Early 20th Century English Square Back Side Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

Early 20th century English square back side chair reupholstered in Christopher farr, bookend

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Early 20th Century American Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Fabric, Linen

Early 20th Century English Square Back Side Chair

H 31 in W 21 in D 22 in

Early 20th Century Rocking Chair with Caned Seat

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

36.5″OAH x 25″OAW x 28.5″D (16.5″ Seat Height x 16.5 Seat Depth)

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Early 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Cane

Early 20th Century Rocking Chair with Caned Seat

H 336.5 in W 25 in D 28.5 in

Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

chairs tell a story of craftsmanship, history, and the timeless appeal of rustic beauty. These chairs

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Early 20th Century European Modern Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century

H 28.15 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in

Set of Modernist Chair and Writing Table, Circa Early 20th Century

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of chair and writing table by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa early 20th century. In

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Set of Modernist Chair and Writing Table, Circa Early 20th Century

H 46.07 in W 27.56 in D 20.48 in

Early 20th Century French Bergere Chair

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Nice fabric, solid frame

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Early 20th Century French Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century French Bergere Chair

H 37 in W 25 in D 25 in

Italian Early 20th Century Walnut Chair, 1900s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian early 20th century walnut chair, 1900s Walnut chair with studded seat, worked legs and

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Early 1900s Italian American Classical Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Walnut

Italian Early 20th Century Walnut Chair, 1900s

H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in

Vintage Mashrabiya Moorish Side Chair in Cedar Wood, England, Early 20th Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

England, Early 20th Century Mashrabiya moorish side chair in cedar wood. Measures: H 116 x W 50 x

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Early 20th Century English Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Cedar

Vintage Mashrabiya Moorish Side Chair in Cedar Wood, England, Early 20th Century

H 45.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Near Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Hall Chairs

Located in Warrington, GB

Near pair of early 20th century oak hall chairs. Purchased from Bishton Hall, Staffordshire, UK

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Early 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Oak

Near Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Hall Chairs

H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in

Early 20th Century Industrial Swivel Chair

Located in Brecht, BE

Good example of industrial furniture this wooden topped iron swivel chair, in perfect condition

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Early 20th Century British Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Iron

Early 20th Century Industrial Swivel Chair

H 23.23 in Dm 11.82 in

Early 20th century oak arts and crafts childs chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century oak arts and crafts child's chair circa 1920. Small children's chair in the

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Oak

Early 20th century oak arts and crafts childs chair

H 29.3 in W 15.25 in D 16.5 in

Early 20th Century Set of Two French Provincial Rattan and Wood Chairs

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Early 20th century set of two provenzal chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Rattan, Wood

Early 20th Century Set of Two French Provincial Rattan and Wood Chairs

No Reserve

H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 17.52 in

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

visually and in their execution. This beautiful pair of chairs is the visual epitome of the tribe’s talents

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Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century

H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in

Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs

Located in London, London

Three adzed wood chairs cutout heart detail Primitive and rustic in style Early 20th

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Early 20th Century European Primitive Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Oak

Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs

H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in

Ghanaian wood, iron, and cowhide chair, early 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A stunning Ghanaian throne chair, early 20th century. Wood (potentially mahogany) with iron studs

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Iron

Ghanaian wood, iron, and cowhide chair, early 20th century

H 44.75 in W 27 in D 28 in

Adolf Loose Style Chair, Second Half 20th Century, Czechoslovakia

By Adolf Loos

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Adolf Loose-style chair, probably made in the second half of the 20th century. The same chair is

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Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Adolf Loose Style Chair, Second Half 20th Century, Czechoslovakia

H 33.08 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in

Early 20th Century European Leather Club Chairs

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Early 20th Century Leather Club Chairs. Original cognac leather shows a well aged patina. Nail head

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century European Leather Club Chairs

H 32 in W 34 in D 28 in

Pair of early 20th century carved birch hall chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of carved Swedish birch occasional chairs circa 1920, Heavily carved back rest with scrolls

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Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Birch

Pair of early 20th century carved birch hall chairs

H 36 in W 17 in D 16.25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Chair, Early 20th Century

By Heal's

Located in Uppsala, SE

London, from the early 20th century. Seat and back covered in what is most likely the original fabric

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Fabric, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Chair, Early 20th Century

H 43.31 in W 22.05 in D 40.16 in

Set of Decorative Oak Chairs From the, Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Set of Decorative Oak Chairs From the Early 20th century. We present you these oak chairs with

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Early 20th Century European Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Decorative Oak Chairs From the, Early 20th Century

H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in

20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather

Located in Opole, PL

20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather We present you a folding

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Early 20th Century European Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Walnut

20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather

H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in

Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs

Located in Brescia, IT

Four rustic chairs 1900-1910 Hand-carved wood Excellent condition.

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs

H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Antique Wooden Chair with Embroidered Needlepoint Seat, Early 20th Century

Located in View Park, CA

20th century. The back is decoratively carved and there are ornate elements to the legs and spindles as

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Wooden Chair with Embroidered Needlepoint Seat, Early 20th Century

H 34 in W 18.75 in D 19.5 in

Antique Wrought-Iron and Leather Savonarola Chair, early 20th century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

POLYCHROMED WROUGHT-IRON AND SADDLE-LEATHER SAVONAROLA CHAIR With cerule form, probably early 20th

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Early 20th Century European Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought-Iron and Leather Savonarola Chair, early 20th century

H 33.5 in W 26 in D 18.38 in

Upholstered English Scalloped Style Chair with an Ottoman, 20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

ottoman, 20th Century. Dimensions: Ottoman – 23” D x 16” H x 26” W - Dimensions: Chair - 38” D x 35” H x

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Early 20th Century American Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Fabric

Upholstered English Scalloped Style Chair with an Ottoman, 20th Century

H 35 in W 41 in D 38 in

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Antique Chairs 20th Century For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique chairs 20th century for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every antique chairs 20th century was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique chairs 20th century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique chairs 20th century bearing Art Deco, Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique chairs 20th century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thonet, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Josef Hoffmann produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Chairs 20th Century?

The average selling price for an antique chairs 20th century at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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