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Black Birch Chairs

Black Chippendale Chair by Robert Venturi for Knoll, 1980s. Attached Cushion.
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Kansas City, MO
Chippendale Chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, 1984. This example retains the original black finish and leather cushion. The cushion shows fading a...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Laminate

Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American
By Nifemi Ogunro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Object 2 "Aside" Manufactured by Nifemi Ogunro. Brooklyn, 2023. Poplar, Birch. Measurements 20 x 18 x 32h cm 50,8 x 45,7 x 81h in Edition Unique piece. Exhibitions Gl...
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2010s American Chairs

Materials

Birch, Poplar, Wood, Ash

Contemporary Black Chair, Poplar and Birch Wood, Nifemi Ogunro, African-American
By Nifemi Ogunro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Object 1 "Pew" Manufactured by Nifemi Ogunro. Brooklyn, 2023. Poplar, Birch. Measurements 23,5 x 18 x 32h cm 59,7 x 45,7 x 81h in Edition Unique piece. Exhibitions Gl...
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2010s American Chairs

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Birch, Poplar, Wood, Ash

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Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Selig
By Selig, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Selig lounge chairs feature chrome and tufted vinyl lounge chairs feature comfortable proportions and stylish modern design. Paired with matching ottoman, uniquely shape...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Togo single seater by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Zandhoven, BE
This ligne roset togo 1 seater has been reupholstered with a new orange / rusty high quality velvet. Foam is still original and in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Foam

Togo Armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in PARIS, FR
This sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s. He devoted 26 years of his life to heading the design department at Ligne Roset. It was in 1973 that the design...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Foam

Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Curtain Lamp
Curtain Lamp
H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976. They feature a clear walnut briar structure and a cognac...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Solid Burnt Wood, Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a multifunctional piece such as a side table. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rosewood & Cognac Leather Mp-163 "Earth Chair" & Ottoman by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth Chair" model is by far the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Brown Leather Sofa, Set of 4
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design classic. This four-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
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1990s French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set of Vintage Oak South African "Riempie" Chairs
Located in Cape Town, WC
The “riempies” is a settler Dutch reference to leather thongs that are seen to be latticed as the seating for this chair. Threading the “riempies” through holes alongside the seat al...
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20th Century South African Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Handwoven Mexican Midcentury Inspired Cali Lounge Chair, Steel and Leather
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This handwoven midcentury inspired Cali lounge chair is a unique creation by León León Design from Mexico City, a modern version of the famous Acapulco chair. The Cali Natural Leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed
By Knoll, Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after set of four (4) collectors pieces are called the 'Queen Anne' chairs by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, circa 1985 and featu...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair
By Gregg Fleishman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Lumabrest Prototype Chair by Gregg Fleishman. This conversation starter is an incredibly unique design and they were produced in low numbers making good condition examples ha...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair
Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair
H 43 in W 23.625 in D 24 in
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Traditional African birthing chairs consisting of two interlocking wooden planks carefully carved out. Beautiful natural wooden vains. Good condition. 1960s - Africa Dimensions: ...
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Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Wood

Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
Vintage african birthing chair, 1960s
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 27.56 in

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Natural Finish Maple Side Chair with Black Woven Seat & Back by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The simple Classic styling of the Ashton side chair is signature Danko. This line is made from Birple - a combination of Birch sandwiched between layers of Maple. Created by Peter an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

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Birch, Maple

Pair of Stackable Alvar Aalto Upholstered Hallway Chair 54/404
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Farnham, Surrey
A stunning pair of stackable Alvar Aalto chair 54/404, a padded variant of hallway chair 403 designed in 1932. They are in excellent condition, recently refurbished.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Red and Black Webbed Chairs By Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in London, GB
Painted birch frame with coloured canvas webbing. By Axel Larsson, Gemla, Sweden, 1930s.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Canvas

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Chair, Planner Group Model #1533, Original Black
By Planner Group, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group), Paul McCobb
Located in Decatur, GA
All original black lacquer Paul McCobb Planner Group #1533 shovel side dining chair. Solid maple seat and minimalist spindle backrest atop an iron base. Iconic design, scarcely seen ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Kolho Natural Black Dining Chair by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho Natural black dining chair by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho Collection Dimensions: 54 x 54 x 77 cm Materials: Oak ( Oak veneered plywood Natural Oak, Stained...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Birch

Black Lacquer Kazuki Chair by Kazuhide Takahama
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful high-gloss black lacquer 'Kazuki' Dining Chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina. High back with minimal & geometric plane arms. In good vintage condition with only min...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

Josef Frank Black Lacquered Birch 2025 Spindle Back Chair Designed in 1925
By Josef Frank
Located in London, GB
A 2025 spindle back chair designed by Josef Frank in 1925 originally for his company Haus & Garten (House & Garden) in Vienna, this piece made by Svenks Tenn, circa 1950. The frame ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Birch

Artek Black Mademoiselle Lounge Chair
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in New York, NY
The Mademoiselle lounge chair is made from solid birch and was specifically developed for the home. Crafted using an age-old construction method, the spoke back contrasts strikingly ...
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2010s Finnish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Artek Black Mademoiselle Lounge Chair
Artek Black Mademoiselle Lounge Chair
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Set of 2 Artek Black 611 Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Chair 611 brings together a solid birch frame with a woven fabric seat and backrest. Designed to offer comfort and practicality, the fabric webbing yields to the sitter, making the c...
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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Birch

Set of 2 Artek Black 611 Chairs
Set of 2 Artek Black 611 Chairs
H 31.5 in W 19.1 in D 19.3 in
Sander L Chair with Greige Velvet Fabric or Black Cashmere
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Sander L with structure in solid beech and solid birch wood. Upholstered with greige velvet fabric. Also available with black cashmere fabric and also available in chair San...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech, Birch

Sander M Chair with Black Cashmere or Greige Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Chair sander M with structure in solid beech and solid birchwood. Upholstered with black cashmere fabric. Also available with greige velvet fabric and also available in chair Sand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech, Birch

Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Chair in Black
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gerrit Rietveld in excellent condition. This chair was purchased from an estate of a Los Angeles architect. The origins are unknown.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Birch

1535 Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Girona, ES
Rare 1535 Planner Group chair, refinished steam bent birchwood backrest and a carefully shaped black birch plank, welded iron structure. Design: Paul Mc Cobb. Manufacturer: Winchen...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

1535 Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb
1535 Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Denmark, circa 1920
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Art Deco armchairs in birch with ebonized details, Denmark, circa 1920. Reupholstered with black velvet. Only sold as a pair.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Denmark, circa 1920
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Denmark, circa 1920
H 37.01 in W 23.23 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Swedish Karl Johan, Biedermeier Side Chairs COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier side chairs of dark flame birch with shovel-shaped backrest and decorative wreath center bar. Ready to be upholstered in your COM fabric. Price includes u...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Side Chairs

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Birch

Set of Six Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six Spindle Back Partially Ebonized Dining Chairs by Tapiovaara
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Chairs

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Birch

Set of Six Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
Set of Six Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
H 33 in W 16.5 in D 19 in
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Black Birch Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of black birch chairs available on 1stDibs. Find 7 antique and vintage black birch chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of black birch chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of black birch chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco black birch chairs are of considerable interest. Many black birch chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Artek, Paul McCobb and Alvar Aalto produced popular black birch chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Black Birch Chairs?

Prices for black birch chairs start at $400 and top out at $5,220 with the average selling for $1,698.

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. 

Questions About Black Birch Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.