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Beige Wrought Iron Chairs

Vintage Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of ( 4 ) vintage wrought iron ice cream chairs. Featuring twisted metal legs, back and white upholstered seats. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Vintage Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
H 35 in W 15 in D 17 in
Pierluigi Colli Set Two in Hammered Gilded Iron
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in bari, IT
Set of two hammered gilt iron chairs from the famous Turin-based house Pierluigi Colli , production period 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pierluigi Colli Set Two in Hammered Gilded Iron
Pierluigi Colli Set Two in Hammered Gilded Iron
H 53.94 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Wrought iron garden chairs with stylized Windsor chair backs. In nice weathered condition, circa 1920s.
Category

Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Pair of Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century White Wrought Iron French Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
A quite exceptional late 19th century pair of French patio/orangery chairs. This is a beautiful wrought iron pair of large chairs, with the most intricate decorative detailing and...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Durenne Foundries Garden Chairin the style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Antoine Durenne Foundry
Located in Sharon, CT
Garden chair in forged wrought iron by Durenne Foundries. This model from the late 19th century, taken over by Jean-Michel Frank. Bibliography: F. Baudet, 'JM Frank, Memoire du Style...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Garden Patio Lounge Chairs Chantilly Rose Sculptura
By Russell Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside chairs - Chantilly Rose Sculptura, by Woodard, both chairs are in good, vintage condition, both are in later yellow paint ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Wrought Iron Chair from the Sixties
Located in bari, IT
lacquered wrought iron chair from the Italian school of the D’Andrea craftsman from Lecce from the late 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Wrought Iron Chair from the Sixties
Italian Wrought Iron Chair from the Sixties
H 47.25 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Set of 8 French Mid Century Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French Mid Century modern wrought iron silver painted cafe chairs with 2 Pair of feet with decorative trim connected with a stretcher and an upholstered seat & wood backrail.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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1 of the 2 Extra Large Massive Glass Brass Flush Mounts in the Style of Kalmar
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 unique large and elegant glass flush mounts in the style of J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in the 20th century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Wonderful high-end light...
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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and features oiled ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oile...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron

Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bohemian Poufs in Post Modern Velvet Upholstered Stools 1970s Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Modern vintage cylindric stools in bronze, red, white and red psychedelic velvet fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Pair of highly decorative post modern contemporary cylindric stools...
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20th Century American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric

Shearling 'Strapontin' Stool by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shearling 'Strapontin' stool by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Iron

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Category

2010s American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

French Riviera Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Round Italian Wall Mirror, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern wicker rattan round wall mirror. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s in the style of Franco Albini. This item is wonderful as it...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wicker, Rattan

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Raisins' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'raisins' vase, with blue stained details. This pattern features deep relief grape bunches, hanging from vines. Stenciled makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Chairs by Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare opportunity bro purchase a matched set of six Salterini dining chairs. This chic suite is in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consiste...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Early 20th Century Sculptural Iron Howard Tractor Seat on Original Base
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A very nicely worn and patinated cast iron Howard tractor seat on the original wrought iron mounting base. It is in good useable condition. Lovely rustic agricultural antique. Measur...
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Vintage 1920s English Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Colette Gueden Pair of Superb Refined Slipper Chairs Newly Covered in Silk Satin
By Colette Gueden
Located in Paris, ile de france
Colette Gueden pair of superb refined slipper chairs newly covered in silk satin.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Eight Dining Chairs, France, circa 1960
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Set of eight dining chairs decorated with volutes, Wrought gilt iron, Seating in green skaï, France, circa 1960. Measures: Width 52 cm, Height 104 cm, Depth 45 cm.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Eight Dining Chairs, France, circa 1960
Set of Eight Dining Chairs, France, circa 1960
H 40.95 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Pr. Low Slung Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chairs after Salterini
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual low slung slipper, boudoir, occasional chairs having wrought iron frames and upholstered seats. The chairs are in good overall condition, however both are slightly mi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Lounge Chairs After Salterini Radar Hoops
By Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Contemporary woven rattan chairs. A beautiful open weave over the wrought iron frame in the manner of the iconic Salterini Radar Hoop chair. Acquired from ...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 2 Vintage French Chairs Made of Wrought Iron and Rattan, c 1950s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very nice pair of French patio chairs from the 1950s. The frame is made of white powder-coated wrought iron and the seat is made of vowed rattan Chairs remain in very good vint...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco French Wrought Iron Moon and Sun Rattan Seat Chairs, a Set of Four
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite set of four Art Deco wrought iron indoor or patio chairs. the circular shaped back of two chairs is carved to represent the sun and the other two the moon. Very slick an...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Post Modern Wrought Iron Ladderback Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six post modern ladderback dining chairs. Serpentine silhouette. Newly reupholstered in a shaggy cow hide. Due to the nature of hide natural blemishes and variations are to be...
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Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Iron and Brass Savonarola Chairs with Loose Cushions
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome pair of Italian Savonarola chairs or benches having sculptural black wrought iron frames with turned brass uprights topped with large brass pommels, X-stretchers decorated...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Butterfly Chairs, New Hair-On Cowhide Leather Covers, Hardoy Design for Knoll
By Knoll, Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Kansas City, MO
Five available. Price is for each. Vintage Knoll Hardoy BFK butterfly sling chairs with new tan cowhide leather. Remove the custom covers and the frames stack for easy storage. The v...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Wrought Iron Garden Armchairs Painted, 1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 wrought iron garden armchairs painted, 1950.
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Fan Back Outdoor Patio Chairs - Set of Four
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Reminiscent of a Paris cafe, a set of four French wrought iron outdoor/patio chairs with distinct floral inspired fan backrest. This chair is constructed with solid core wrought iron...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Pair of Side Chairs in Iron and Reed by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Modernism
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Beautiful, ingenious Brazilian version of a Bertoia chair, designed by one of our greatest designers, Carlo Hauner. Produced by Móveis Artesanal in the early 1950s. Wrought iron s...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four Curule Base Wrought Iron Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of four wrought iron dining chairs featuring an x form curule style base. Heavy and solid made from bars of iron with round stretchers and square feet. Topped with a thic...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Sculpture Chairs Wrought-Iron Ecologic Pink Pale Fur, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of sculptures chairs wrought-iron, newly upholstered ecologic pink pale fur.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pierluigi Colli Italian Midcentury Design 1950s Gilt Wrought Iron Pair of Chairs
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of chairs by Pier Luigi Colli Italy, 1950s. Gild wrought iron and red velvet seat Excellent condition.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Salterini Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Garden Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of unusual, outdoor, patio, garden chairs by Salterini feature matching, woven, wrought iron backrests and bases with newly upholstered cushions.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Bistro Table and Four Chairs Original Wrought Iron, circa 1920s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent early 20th century original French bistro table with four matching chairs circa 1920s, the steel circular table with heavy patination allover with four matching scrolli...
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Decorative Salterini Garden Chair
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Ornate wrought iron chair by Salterini, in old paint finish. Romantic garden style decorative occasional chair suitable for indoor or outdoor use. We also offer custom powder coating...
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Vintage 1920s American Romantic Patio and Garden Furniture

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Decorative Salterini Garden Chair
Decorative Salterini Garden Chair
H 37.5 in W 23.25 in D 16.25 in
Pair of Open Oval Back Café Chairs
Located in London, GB
One of a pair of unusually sophisticated hand-wrought iron chairs, with elegant neoclassical oval back, with twin ''C'' scroll cresting, above strap-work seats raused in elegantly sh...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Open Oval Back Café Chairs
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Rattan and Wrought Iron Seating Ensemble by Ritts Co., Los Angeles, circa 1955
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Rattan and wrought iron seating ensemble by Herb and Shirley Ritts for Ritts Co., Los Angeles, circa 1955. Full set included two-piece settee or loveseat, lounge chair and matching s...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Tempestini for Salterini Patio Garden Lounge Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Nice original pair of Tempestini design for Salterini, lounge chairs. These chairs are structurally excellent, no dents, repairs, or damage. They show cosmetic wear to the finish nor...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Ernest Race Style Garden Chairs
By Ernest Race
Located in Sidmouth, Devon
A set of six 1940s garden chairs in the style of Ernest Race. These six wrought iron chairs are in excellent condition, and have an interesting hazelnut brown patina showing remnants...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Ernest Race Style Garden Chairs
Ernest Race Style Garden Chairs
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
African Influenced Wrought Iron and Woven Rattan Armchairs, Circa 1960
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
African influenced wrought iron-and-woven rattan armchairs with faux zebra tapestry. These whimsical beauties would brighten up any space in your home. Circa 1960.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ray Martin Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Ray Martin
Located in Chicago, IL
Ray Martin wrought iron and upholstered lounges, hairpin back legs with upper back handle detail. Reupholstered with great plains wool blend fabric.  
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ray Martin Pair of Lounge Chairs
Ray Martin Pair of Lounge Chairs
H 29 in W 24.5 in D 34 in
Set of Four Darling French Iron Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Four adorable and unique vintage French bistro chairs having dark brown wrought iron backs in a heart shaped curlicue design. Seats are upholstered in a taupe and white stripe, with ...
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exceptional Wrought Iron and Sheepskin Side Chair by Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Wrought iron and sheepskin side chair by Gilbert Poillerat. Provenance: Parisian apartment of Gilbert Poillerat.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Armchairs in Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French work. Pair of armchairs with a gilt brushed wrought iron structure. Curved backseats, curved blades with a rolled open work armrests. Removable seat cushions with black and go...
Category

Late 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Armchairs in Gilt Wrought Iron
Pair of Armchairs in Gilt Wrought Iron
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 19.89 in
Set of Six Iron Outdoor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic set of six American, modernist, mid-century, outdoor metal chairs. Wonderfully graphic and exaggerated forms of repeating, curvilinear lines unexpectedly expanding. Wea...
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Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Six Iron Outdoor Chairs
Set of Six Iron Outdoor Chairs
H 30 in W 30.75 in D 23.5 in
"Jour et Nuit" Armchair by Elisabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Illetas- Mallorca, Islas Baleares
"Jour et Nuit" armchair designed by Elisabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti in decade of 1990s. Very special piece and very rare to find. Wrought iron structure with white patina. Sun an...
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Late 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Gold, Silver, Wrought Iron

"La Poltronesa, " Functional Art Chair by Baltasar Portillo
By Baltasar Portillo
Located in New York, NY
" La Poltronesa ", Functional Art chair is one of a kind chair in gold powder coated wrought iron by Baltasar Portillo, El Salvador, 2015. Signed and comes with letter of authenticity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Salvadoran Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

"Aloha, " Functional Art Chair by Baltasar Portillo
By Baltasar Portillo
Located in New York, NY
"Aloha," One of a kind functional art chair in gold powder coated wrought iron by Baltasar Portillo, El Salvador, 2015. Signed and comes with letter of authenticity.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Salvadoran Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Set of Six Neoclassical 1950s Indoor/Outdoor Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Italian neoclassical 1950s wrought iron chairs with slightly tapered legs and brass finial and roundel details and original cushions.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Rare Low Production Iron Rod String Chair by Detroit Modernist Architect
By Gunnar Birkerts
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare low production chair design by noted architect Gunnar Birkerts, produced by Yellen, c.1952. In original condition with some loss to string. This chair design was shown in the ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

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Beige Wrought Iron Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of beige wrought iron chairs is available at 1stDibs. There are 27 antique and vintage beige wrought iron chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Beige wrought iron chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of beige wrought iron chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Neoclassical beige wrought iron chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made beige wrought iron chairs over the years, but those made by Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères and John Salterini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Beige Wrought Iron Chairs?

Prices for beige wrought iron chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, beige wrought iron chairs begin at $740 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,719.

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.