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Circa 1900 English Double Bow Windsor Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 Windsor armchair made from oak. It having a double bow with a hooped spindle back and a central wheel splat flanked by spindles, over a saddled elm seat standing on front...
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Antique Early 1900s English George III Chairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, GB
Otherwise known as the Passmore armchair after the settlement they were most probably designed for at Tavistock place - this version exhibits all the attributes one would find from a...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Set of Six Bentwood Art Nouveau Bistro Chairs by Fischel, 1900s
By Fischel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of six Art Nouveau bistro chairs.
Design by Fischel Austria.
Striking Austrian design from the 1900s.
Solid beech and bentwood frames with original printed wooden seats.
This won...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare chair from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte. Variations were displayed at the Neustiftgasse showrooms of the Werkstatte and were also placed at the Brauner Mansi...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
Antique chair from around 1900, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1900, Northern Europe.
The piece of furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of the upholstery.
Wood: beech
dim...
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Antique Early 1900s Norwegian Louis Philippe Chairs
Materials
Beech
Beech and straw model 209 chairs by Michael Thonet for Radomsko, 1970s
By Michael Thonet, ZPM Radomsko
Located in MIlano, IT
Set of eight model 209 chairs, with curved beech frame painted black, with ring also made of curved wood placed under the round seat to reinforce the frame, acting as a connector bet...
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Antique Early 1900s Polish Romantic Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood, Beech
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Vienna Secession armchair by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn, Modell 715/F Austria
By Josef Hoffmann, J.&J. Khon 1, Gustav Siegel
Located in Argelato, BO
One of the most iconic and refined armchairs of the Viennese secession, designed by the famous Austrian designer Gustav Siegel and created by the Kohn company, is proposed here in it...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 76 in W 53 in D 55 in
5 Thonet style chairs circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
5 Thonet style chairs circa 1900
good general condition, no restoration required
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Original Chair Kolo Moser and Josef Hoffmann Attr. Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstätte
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
An armchair with design-vocabulary used by Kolo Moser and Josef Hoffmann in their early works from 1901 on.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Located in Accrington, GB
A rare chair dating to the early part of the 20th century. We think the chair was a teachers chair with the oversized arm acting as a bookrest. Made from a rich cut of elm the chair ...
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Antique Early 1900s British Country Chairs
Materials
Elm
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Stunning hand carved teak arm chair with beautiful patina. The front legs and arm rests are beautifully fluted and hand carved. We have a collection of four all one of a kind. The pr...
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Art Nouveau Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4533 pair of stylish Art Nouveau chairs, one being a carver chair, both having carved decoration to finely inlaid back, generous seat and tapered legs terminating in pad feet. This...
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Salon Chair No.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of Cabaret Fledermaus chairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn after professional renovation with new fabric.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
This solid Beech and Elm chair has an attractive curving back with a very wide curved top rail and turned spindles beneath
The chair...
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Elm
Extremely Rare and Beautiful Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet Vienna 1901 Jugendstil
By Woka Lamps, Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Stained beachwood, seat and back with leather, seat height 46cm (18,11")
Lit.: "Gebogenes Holz", Asenbaum /Hummel 1979, p:29.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Aged Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique chair or side table. Beautiful aged teak with lovely patina. Full dimensions; 25" wide x 15" deep x seat 13" high x back rest 13" high.
This chair or side table was hand m...
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Original of Time Otto Wagner Armchair 1901 Jugendstil, Secession Style, 1901
By Thonet-Mundus, Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending Wood for his furniture designs.
The design of this armchair dated back in 1901. This...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
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H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Future Classic by Markus Friedrich Staab, 2021
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
This Farm Chair from Schwarzwald Germany has been painted, multi-lacquered and a griphole has been added. The prominent colors are infectious.
Through my work I transform each chair...
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Antique Early 1900s German Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Original and Documented Jugendstil Adolf Loos Chair, 20th Century, 1907
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps, Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Chair from the antechamber of the Rudolf Kraus apartment, brother of Karl Kraus, the famous wordsmith. This Apartment in Vienna 1, Nibelungengasse 13, was presented by Adolf Loos on ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Beech
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H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Stunning Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England sold elm with sublime patina, Elm bow back smokers captains armchair
A good looking and decorative chair nicel...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 26.58 in D 23.04 in
Secession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn. New handmade rattan seat, professionally stained and repolished.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Pair of Fully Restored Antique Club Armchairs with Gothic Carved Panels Must See
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored pair of antique hand dyed Cigar brown leather club armchairs with Gothic carved panels.
An exceptionally good looki...
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Antique Early 1900s English Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 35.83 in W 34.26 in D 34.65 in
FOUR FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE CLUB ARMCHAIRS WiTH GOTHIC CARVED PANELS MUST SEE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale four stunning fully restored antique hand dyed Cigar brown leather club armchairs with Gothic carved panels ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 35.83 in W 34.26 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Antique circa 1900 Haxyes Steamer Deck Chairs Canopy Top & Footrests
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1900-1920 Haxyes steamer deck chairs with canopy tops and retractable footrests
A truly stunning pair of original En...
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
H 55.12 in W 28.35 in D 60.24 in
Andrianna Shamaris Low Antique Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak on this low chair that can also be used as a side table. The back rest and seat are hand carved from a single piece of wood. We added minimalist legs and small butterf...
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Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Colonial teak and rattan chairs. Set of 3 available. The price reflects one chair.
Own an Andrianna Shamaris original.
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic ...
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Original Important & Rare Jugendstil Wood Chair from 1901, Josef Hoffmann School
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare chair from the early 20th century, school Josef Hoffmann, highly influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, beechwood stained and varnished - Original.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Ash Veneer, Grey Velvet, Circa 1890
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of four beautiful Biedermeier Style 'Balloon Chairs' from Vienna, Austria circa 1890, late 19th century.
Newly upholstered in traditional method with gray velvet fabric and doubl...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany, Oak, Ash, Rosewood
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rare Fischel Bentwood Ebonized Side Chair with Incised & Gilded Decoration
By Fischel
Located in London, GB
A rare Fischel bentwood ebonized side chair incised gilded decoration and original cane seat.
Original Fischel paper label to the underneath of the seat.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane, Beech
2 Henri 2 Style Chairs, with Beautiful Tapestries circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Henri 2 style chairs, with beautiful tapestries;
it is necessary to redo the upholstery, but the tapestries are in good condition, can be cleaned and reused.
the wood needs a new...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Beech
A Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Ruyi Chairs, Guangxu Period
Located in Porto, PT
A fine and rare pair of Chinese huanguali wood armchairs dating from Guangxu period, very well carved decoration with fretwork friezes, ruyi and bat motifs on seat frame and armrests...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare chair from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte. Variations were displayed at the Neustiftgasse showrooms of the Werkstatte and were also placed at the Brauner Mansi...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
Fledermaus Secession Armchairs No.423
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus secession armchairs no.423 designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus Cabaret in 1905. Made by J&J Kohn, beautiful original preservation, stains on two seats.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs C.1900
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs
England C.1900.
Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany with upholstered seats.
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Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Original of Time Otto Wagner Armchair 1901 Jugendstil, Secession Style, 1901
By Thonet-Mundus, Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending Wood for his furniture designs.
The design of this armchair dated back in 1901. This...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Stunning circa 1900 George Hepplewhite Style Hardwood Giltwood Georgian Armchair
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made circa 1900 George Hepplewhite style Mahogany & Giltwood armchair
A very decorative and well made armchair, this piece ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
H 38.39 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in
Marcel Kammerer Seating Set Salon Suite, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic bentwood set seating group designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
The set contains of two armchairs and one bench or seete. They are...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Marcel Kammerer Settee Bench Seat, Thonet Austria, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic settee designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
It is made of dark or almost black stained beech wood in mahogany tone and French pol...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Bentwood, Beech
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Antique Belgian Wooden Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden stool was made in Belgium and features a slightly tilted square seat with a cane center. It is supported on four turned legs with scalloped stretchers. With its warm tone...
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Stools
Materials
Straw, Hardwood
Set of Four French Fruitwood Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
The crest rails of these chairs are carved with shaped scrolls. The back splats and styles are carved with incised beads framing a concave shape. The cabriole legs are connected by a...
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Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
19th Century antique Oriental Chair with Inlaid Marakesh, 1900 beech carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood with various inlays. Beautifully turned.
This type of furniture was very popular in Europe in the 19th century.
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Antique Early 1900s Maghreb Baroque Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Thonet Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Thonet side chairs with original Thonet label.
Stained beechwood.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted and Gilded Side Chairs, Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat
Please note...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in
Children's Stool from Thonet for the Barber Shop
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, Austria
Children's stool for a barber shop, made in beech wood from the company Thonet.
Adjustable from the minimum seat height of 69 cm to the maximum seat height of 80 cm.
The stool has ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Beech
King Edward VII Crown Estate Stamped Captains Armchair O'Haines High Wycombe
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare fully stamped King Edward VII estate used smokers back directors armchair in Elm mad...
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.7 in W 24.61 in D 22.64 in
Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 511, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 511. Vienna Secession, circa 1904.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Beech, Rattan
Pair of Armchairs Chairs Marcel Kammerer, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic bentwood armchairs designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
They are made of dark or almost black stained beech wood in mahog...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets
Materials
Beech, Leather, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Rare Pair of circa 1900 Anglo Chinese Hand Carved Savonarola Armchairs Dragons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Anglo Chinese hand carved Savonarola type armchairs with Dragon heads
A very good looking and decorative pair of hand carved...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Anglo-Japanese Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 20.67 in
Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Rare Set of Six Garden Chairs by J. & J. Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beechwood fully and professional restored nur stained and four times lacquered from circa 1900.
Made by Joseph and Jakob Kohn.
Up to six available.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech
Kohn Chair
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood is already restored, new cane.
delivery time about two weeks
up to six pieces available
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Childs Chair, in the Style of a Captain’s Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Childs chair, in the style of a Captain’s chair
This is a very unusual child’s chair, the chair has a rounded spindle back with which curves around to form the arms in the style o...
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Antique Early 1900s Country Chairs
Materials
Beech
Andrianna Shamaris Espresso Colonial Chair from Reclaimed Teak Wood
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful colonial chair is hand-carved from reclaimed teak wood. We found an antique chair and reproduced it.
16-20″ wide x 17.5″ deep x 17.5″ seat height.
Andrianna Shamar...
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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Late Victorian Sheraton Revival Painted Satinwood Two-Seat Settee
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian Sheraton revival painted satinwood two-seat settee, the double shield back and curved arms set upon square tapering front legs and outswept back legs, painted in pol...
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Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Settees
Materials
Satinwood
Art Nouveau Soild Beechwood Chair to Turn for Height Adjustable
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The chair from the time of Art Nouveau is to turn up and down. The chair is made of solid beech wood and in good restored condition.
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech
Chinese Armchair
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Chinese elm high back armchair.
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Qing Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of yoke back elm armchairs, circa 1880-1900, China.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
Sheraton Style Satinwood Occasional Chair with Painted Decoration
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A Sheraton style satinwood occasional chair with a caned seat and back and hand painted decoration throughout.
The whole supported on square tapering legs that end on spade feet to...
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Antique Early 1900s Sheraton Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
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There is a range of early 1900s hardwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Art Nouveau, Louis XVI and Art Deco early 1900s hardwood chairs are consistently popular styles. Thonet, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Adolf Loos each produced beautiful early 1900s hardwood chairs that are worth considering.
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Prices for early 1900s hardwood chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, early 1900s hardwood chairs begin at $145 and can go as high as $31,459, while the average can fetch as much as $2,704.
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.
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