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Black Wire Chairs

Early and Rare 'Pre-Production' Harry Bertoia Small Diamond Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Early production small diamond chair with a very usual double wire seat configuration, the typical wire structure is in place but an additional larger spaced wire seat frame is attac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wire

Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century wire chairs made by Herman Miller for Eames. Comes with leather bikini covers. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Wire

Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs
Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs
H 32 in W 18.75 in D 22.5 in
Rare Design Bent Wire Frame Wood Arm Mid-Century Modern Dining Side Chair
By Clifford Pascoe, Jean Royère
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice rare modernist design Mid-Century Modern dining side armchair.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wire

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By Örsjö Industri AB
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'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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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

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Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ottoman were recovered, some 25 plu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Bertoia, The Metal Worker Book
Located in New York City, NY
A celebration of the rich and varied work of Italian-born American artist, designer, and master of metal, Harry Bertoia from chapel altarpieces and bronze fountains, to wire chairs a...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Bertoia, The Metal Worker Book
Bertoia, The Metal Worker Book
H 1 in W 8.38 in D 11.38 in
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric. This sofa dates from the first series p...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Chrome

Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges. State of use, small high furniture, and large under sink. ...
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Vintage 1960s Doors and Gates

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Elegant Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Chairs, 1940s, Bouclé
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating set of six French Art Deco dining chairs from the 1940s, expertly crafted in solid oak. This exceptional ensemble features an artful blend of both curved an...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Original 1953 Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for H. G. Knoll Products
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare early production of the diamond chair by Harry Bertoia. Completely original upholstery and black finish. Tagged "H.G. Knoll Products" A museum piece for the midcentury collec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Eames wire chairs on a black Eiffel base with the bikini covers for Herman Miller, Naugahyde bikini tops missing elastic connectors, nice early pair.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll large diamond chair with a green cover. Base is original white. Bushings are in good shape, and overall the cover is pretty clean! Foam is still soft! Crazy c...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, circa 1950's
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large diamond chrome chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. The chair and ottoman have the original red fabric cover. Harry Bertoia’s wire chairs are among the most rec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Executive Chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Italian Modernist Dining Chairs in Ash Wood and Faux Leather, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Beautiful Italian modernist-restored dining chairs in ash wood and faux leather from the 1960s. Ash wood is a very solid type of wood with a characteristic open structure and can eas...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Faux Leather, Ash

Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Elephant Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Elephant Hyde Grey" Herman Miller. Nice original condition, retains original gel coat, exposed fibers, dated 1958. Classic Mi...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Eames Bikini Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Eames Bikini chair in soft black leather. The mid-century classic features a sloping wire net seat-back, four slim metal legs set at a straight, slightly winged angle, and har...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Eames Bikini Chair
Eames Bikini Chair
H 32 in W 19 in D 20 in

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Italian Cantilever Dining Chair in Leather by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Italian set of 6 dining chairs, model Sabrina, designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA (Padova, Italy) in the 1970s. The double bent, cantilever chair with the curved and chromed, wire ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

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1960s Plastic and Wire Chair
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
The chair is made from black painted wire and plastic strips.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel, Wire

1960s Plastic and Wire Chair
1960s Plastic and Wire Chair
H 27.96 in W 27.76 in D 23.63 in
Antique Black Wire Chair
Located in New York City, NY
Beautiful antique black bent wire garden chair.
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

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Wire

Antique Black Wire Chair
Antique Black Wire Chair
H 42 in W 17.5 in D 28 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Chair w Blue Cover
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this vintage iconic Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Wire Chair with the original full slip cover. Needs to be reupholstered. Full disclosure it came from a ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wire

Set of Four Charles Pollock Penelope Chairs for Castelli, 1980s
By Charles Pollock, Anonima Castelli
Located in Carpi, Modena
In 1982, the designer Charles Pollock created for Anonima Castelli this innovative seat, over time it has become a design classic.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome, Wire

4 Sculptura Lounge Chairs with Arms by John Woodard Black Woven Wire Restored
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of four Sculptura patio / outdoor chairs designed by John Woodard, 1950s. These are originals and have been professionally media blasted and powder coated in a satin black finish...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Wire

1960s Plastic and Wire Chair
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
The chair is made from black painted wire and plastic strips.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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1960s Plastic and Wire Chair
1960s Plastic and Wire Chair
H 27.96 in W 27.76 in D 23.63 in
Set of Four Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Black Lanai Side Chairs, 1950s
By Russell Woodard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of 4 original Russell Woodard handcrafted wire mesh Sculptura lower patio side chairs. Relaxed. Comfortable. Indoor Outdoor seating. Professionally sandblasted and repainted in h...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Wire

Pair of Eames Wire Chairs DKR Eiffel Tower Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of restored wire chairs with "Eiffel Tower" base. The frame is formed by a web of crossed wires and is fixed to a wire base with sculptural lines. These examples hav...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wire

Set of Four Diamond Bastools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of four diamond bastools designed by Harry Bertoia, 1952. The Bertoia Barstool is part of Harry Bertoia's iconic 1952 wire collection, an astounding study in space, form and fun...
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

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Steel, Wire

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Black Wire Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of black wire chairs is available at 1stDibs. Black wire chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency black wire chairs are consistently popular styles. Harry Bertoia, Anonima Castelli and Charles and Ray Eames each produced beautiful black wire chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Black Wire Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,381, while they’re typically $331 on the low end and $5,796 highest priced.

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 Wire Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The comfort of an Eames wire chair is a matter of preference, but the chair was designed to be comfortable. That said, the company did design pads to be used with this chair to boost the comfort level for some. The initial pads were found to be too moveable so more stable pads were created in later models. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.