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Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Dronten, NL
White fiberglass shell chairs designed in the 1950s by Pierre Guariche. For a very short period the Coquillage or Scallop chair was reissued by Maisons du Monde, France. Each chair i...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Artemide Design Vico Magistretti 6 Chairs Model Selene
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. To lo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Skai Armchair on Metal Base Black & White French, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in very light grey and black made in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base. Good condition with a mark on the seat (please see last photo) Shipping: 65 / 70...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

MDF Italia Neil Twist Chair by Jean Marie Massaud in STOCK
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
The seats are made with an original and exclusive weave. Handmade product. 100% made in Italy. Structure Load-bearing seating structure made of steel, woven with hightenacity poly...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Les Invisibles – Folding Chairs – Yonel Lebovici & Bernard Berthet – Marais Inte
By Marais international, Yonel Lebovici
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Yonel Lebovici (1937-1998) and Bernard Berthet designed these transparent folding chairs and gave this series the name: “Les Invisibles”. Made for Marais International in 1973. The w...
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Vintage 1970s European Chairs

Materials

Brass

Targa chair by Klaus Uredat, for Horn Collection
By Klaus Uredat
Located in TILBURG, NL
Targa chair, designed by Klaus Uredat for the Horn Collection around 1971. Moulded polyethurane chair with plastic shell, newly reupholstered with faux/fake crocodile leather
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plastic, Polyester

Targa chair by Klaus Uredat, for Horn Collection
Targa chair by Klaus Uredat, for Horn Collection
H 24.61 in W 32.29 in D 36.23 in
Romme Recliner Chair by Ikea, 1990s
Located in Paris, ON
An extremely comfortable seat, perfect for reading or watching a movie. This chair is an iconic vintage Ikea piece and rare.
Category

1990s Swedish Modern Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Bentwood Woven Accent Chairs by Kvist Møbler
By Kvist
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item. Woven polyester on bentwood frame.
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Polyester

IKEA – Isak – Folding Chair – Black – Niels Gammelgaard – 1989
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This folding chair is called Isak and is designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA. It was first listed in the 1989 catalogue. Made in Italy. It has a black metal structure and black pl...
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Vintage 1980s European Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Hand-woven tufted design chair (2021) by Belgian textile artist Martha Samyn
Located in Oostende, BE
Textile artist Martha Samyn (Oudenaarde (BE), 1997- ) designed a unique one-off 'rug' for this design chair, with an aluminum frame. She called this piece of art 'Mores'. The rug wa...
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2010s Belgian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pontina Blue Nature
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and a stunning contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will look visually stunning on a modern dining table. Its iron structure...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pontina Blue Nature
Pontina Blue Nature
H 32.49 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Pontina E'Cru
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and superb contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will be visually stunning from a modern dining table. Its iron frame is made...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pontina E'Cru
Pontina E'Cru
H 32.49 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Paul London
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and a stunning contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will look visually stunning on a modern dining table. Its iron structure...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul London
Paul London
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Paul Male
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and a stunning contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will look visually stunning from a modern dining table or in your office...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul Male
Paul Male
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Paul Gold Bar Green velvet
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This unique chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in stain-resistant PL velvet. and decora...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul Gold Bar Green velvet
Paul Gold Bar Green velvet
H 32.49 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Pontina Blue Studio
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and a stunning contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will look visually stunning on a modern dining table. Its iron structure...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pontina Blue Studio
Pontina Blue Studio
H 32.49 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Pontina Brussels
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This timeless chair has an iron structure covered with black mat, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in cotton stain resistant Or linen, and decorated with a re...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pontina Brussels
Pontina Brussels
H 32.49 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Luigina Gold Violets
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This striking chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The back cushions (which move to achieve the perfect orientat...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Luigina Gold Violets
Luigina Gold Violets
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Pontina Rome
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and a stunning contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will look visually stunning on a modern dining table. Its iron structure...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pontina Rome
Pontina Rome
H 32.49 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Paul Black and White
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This unique chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in cotton velvet and decorated with an ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul Black and White
Paul Black and White
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Luigina Sky Bordeaux
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This striking chair is made of iron with brass feet. The iron is powder-coated and oven-baked finished in Ral color, while the backrest can rotate on its own frame to achieve the per...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Luigina Sky Bordeaux
Luigina Sky Bordeaux
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Paul Gold Chocolate
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This unique chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in cotton velvet and decorated with an ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul Gold Chocolate
Paul Gold Chocolate
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Luigina Gold BlackSport
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This striking chair has an iron frame covered with 24-karat gold plating and elegant galvanized brass feet, while the backrest can rotate on its own frame to achieve the perfect tilt...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Luigina Gold BlackSport
Luigina Gold BlackSport
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Luigina Exotic Evasion Chair
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
I cuscini dello schienale e del sedile di questa sorprendente sedia sono una versione rielaborata dei dipinti panoramici del XIX secolo e le loro decorazioni finemente eseguite sono ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Luigina Exotic Evasion Chair
Luigina Exotic Evasion Chair
H 37.41 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Pontina Lawn
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and a stunning contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will look visually stunning on a modern dining table. Its iron structure...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pontina Lawn
Pontina Lawn
H 32.49 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Pontina Gold Blue
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This timeless chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in stain resistant PL velvet, and decor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pontina Gold Blue
Pontina Gold Blue
H 32.49 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Pontina Brass Beige
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This skillfully hand-crafted Pontina chair will make a distinctive statement in a sophisticated contemporary interior with its understated elegance. Showcasing a minimalist silhouett...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pontina Brass Beige
Pontina Brass Beige
H 32.49 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Modern Italian Upholstered Chair from Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Bontempi Casa, this chair has a seat with a soft shape to create a new timeless classic. The shape of the body is artistically designed and recalls a historical memory up...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs

Materials

Metal, Other

Prismania Chair Signed by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
Prismania chair signed by Elise Luttik Dimensions: D 48.5 x W 70 x H 79 cm Materials: Polycarbonate transparent shell with a prismatic polyester film, steel, epoxy. Also available wi...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prismania Chair Signed by Elise Luttik
Prismania Chair Signed by Elise Luttik
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 19.1 in
Prismania Bar Stool Signed by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
Prismania bar stool signed by Elise Luttik Dimensions: D 54 x W 50.5 x H 88.5 cm Materials: Polycarbonate transparent shell with a prismatic polyester film, steel, epoxy. Also availa...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prismania Bar Stool Signed by Elise Luttik
Prismania Bar Stool Signed by Elise Luttik
H 34.85 in W 19.89 in D 21.26 in
Prismania High Back Chair, Limited Edition, by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
Prismania high back chair by Elise Luttik. Limited edition Dimensions: D 48.5 x W 70 x H 150 cm Materials: polycarbonate transparent shell with a prismatic polyester film, steel, ...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prismania Chair Signed by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
Prismania Chair Signed by Elise Luttik Dimensions: D 48.5 x W 70 x H 79 cm Materials: Polycarbonate transparent shell with a prismatic polyester film, steel, epoxy. Also available wi...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prismania Chair Signed by Elise Luttik
Prismania Chair Signed by Elise Luttik
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 19.1 in
Gufram MAgriTTA Sculpture Armchair by Sebastián Matta
By Gufram Furniture, Sebastian Matta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MAgriTTA is the designer's tribute to the surrealist artist René Magritte. Its shape is also a replica seat of the British bowler hat, and the surface material is faux lambskin fabri...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Polyester, Foam

Dos À Dos Louvre Double Seat Autumn by La Cividina
By La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dos à Dos was designed in 1967 for the Louvre Museum, where its curves had the discreet but essential role of accommodating visitors as they admired the spellbinding antiquities and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Bofinger-Monoblok Chairs 'BA 1171' – Design Helmut Bätzner, Germany 60s
By Bofinger, Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Bofinger chair design (BA 1171) by Helmut Bätzner was manufactured by Bofinger in Germany in the 1960s. The chairs are the first plastic chairs in the world to be mass-produced ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Polyester

Iola Upholstered Chair in Black Metal Base, by E-ggs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iola chair comes with a seat, back and armrests in a injected flameretardant polyurethane foam covered with the listed fabrics. The structure base is available for custom orders in W...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mambo Armchair by Houtique, Mint
By Houtique, Masquespacio
Located in Madrid, ES
Taste the glance of a luxurious way of comfort. Mambo doesn’t need a dance floor, Mambo dances everywhere and comes with new rules: you don’t have to get up to dance, now you mus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Gold, Chrome

Mambo Armchair by Houtique, Mint
Mambo Armchair by Houtique, Mint
H 36.62 in W 35.04 in D 27.56 in
Dos À Dos Louvre Double Seat Blueberry by La Cividina
By La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dos à Dos was designed in 1967 for the Louvre Museum, where its curves had the discreet but essential role of accommodating visitors as they admired the spellbinding antiquities and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Nautile Armchair Fabric Bubble Blue Sides Charcoal Seat by La Cividina
By La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Like a sculpture, Nautile is made from a single block of material: in this case it is PMMA, which is worked with the same craftsmanship as marble. Its alluring round forms call to mi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Felt, Polyester

Dos À Dos Louvre Double Seat Rumba by La Cividina
By La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dos à Dos was designed in 1967 for the Louvre Museum, where its curves had the discreet but essential role of accommodating visitors as they admired the spellbinding antiquities and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dos À Dos Louvre Double Seat Cyan by La Cividina
By La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dos à Dos was designed in 1967 for the Louvre Museum, where its curves had the discreet but essential role of accommodating visitors as they admired the spellbinding antiquities and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tube Chair in Canaletto Walnut, Upholster Seat, by Giopato & Coombes
By Miniforms, Giopato & Coombes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tube chair is available with a Canaletto wood structure, and an upholstered seat in the listed fabrics. The tube chair is also available in beech and solid oak wood. Cristian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Swan Armchair
By Swan
Located in Paris, ON
Relax into this Classic 1970's swan chair accompanied by its matching glass top coffee or accent table. This fabulous pair mixes modern style with comfort. combining its sleek shape...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Swan Armchair
Swan Armchair
H 25.2 in W 32.68 in D 30.32 in
Mambo Armchair by Houtique, Purple
By Masquespacio, Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
Taste the glance of a luxurious way of comfort. Mambo doesn’t need a dance floor, Mambo dances everywhere and comes with new rules: you don’t have to get up to dance, now you mus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Gold, Chrome

Mambo Armchair by Houtique, Purple
Mambo Armchair by Houtique, Purple
H 36.62 in W 35.04 in D 27.56 in
Gufram MAgriTTA Sculpture Rouge Armchair by Sebastián Matta
By Gufram Furniture, Sebastian Matta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MAgriTTA is the designer's tribute to the surrealist artist René Magritte. Its shape is also a replica seat of the British bowler hat, and the surface material is faux lambskin fabri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Foam, Polyester

Gufram MAgriTTA Sculpture Jaune Armchair by Sebastián Matta
By Gufram Furniture, Sebastian Matta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MAgriTTA is the designer's tribute to the surrealist artist René Magritte. Its shape is also a replica seat of the British bowler hat, and the surface material is faux lambskin fabri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Polyester, Foam

Moroso Shortwave Chair by Diesel Living
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Although this chair is small in stature with a feminine side, it still has a lot of attitude. Perfect as a dining chair or side chair, the wing arms are designed for style and functi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Polyester, Birch, Ash

Moroso Shortwave Chair by Diesel Living
Moroso Shortwave Chair by Diesel Living
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 19.75 in
Giorgio Italian Art Deco Style Arm Chair Curly Sycamore High Gloss Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Italian Art Deco style occasional arm chair Chair in curly sycamore veneer in high gloss polyester, finish in dark moka tone with polished chrome base, with seats...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Suede, Polyester, Sycamore

Garden Egg by Peter Ghyczy
Located in Brecht, BE
Fun object in your garden or interior, designed by Hungarian Peter Ghyczy in 1968. Measures: Height open 100 cm, height closed 45 cm.
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Mid-20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Garden Egg by Peter Ghyczy
Garden Egg by Peter Ghyczy
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey and the option to select an upholstered cushion material for your chair. The iron leg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Claretta Bold Chair in Matching Aniline Base, Upholstery Seat, by Florian Schmid
By Miniforms, Florian Schmid
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Claretta bold chair is available here in the aniline structure with matching foam seat cushion. It is also available for custom orders in the solid ash structure, stained walnut or o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pelleossa Chair in Black Wood, Upholstered Seat, by Francesco Faccin
By Miniforms, Francesco Faccin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Pellerossa chair is shown here without an armrest, in black aniline wood with nine upholstery seating fabrics to select from. The upholstery options include leather, vegetable l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

1970s MAgriTTA Chair Roberto Matta for Simon Gavina Editions, Italy, 1970
By Roberto Matta, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Camden, ME
"Roberto Matta designed this chair as a tribute to his friend and fellow surrealist painter René Magritte. The apple and black bowler hat are derived from Magritte's 1946 self-portra...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Polyester

Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartali
By Arflex, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carlo Bartali, model 'Solar', Arflex, Italy, 1965, four armchairs available Fiberglass and polyester resin with lacquer finish These elegant lounge chairs by Carlo Bartoli were made...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Polyester

Diplopia Armchair in Marsala Red Lacquer, Metal Frame, by Skrivo Design
By Skrivo Design, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown the Diplopia armchair with the Lacquered Red Marsala metal frame and upholstery. The armchair is available for custom orders with a metal frame lacquered in white,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Iola Armrest Chair in Black Ashwood Base and Foam Seat, by E-ggs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iola chair comes with a seat, back and armrests in a injected flameretardant polyurethane foam covered with the listed fabrics. The structure base is available for custom orders in w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto
By Miniforms, Francesco Beghetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Leda chair with is shown with an upholstered cushion and armrests, as well as in the black Metal structure. The chair is available without arms as well, and in a white metal bas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Botera High Chair in Upholstery, by E-GGS
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botera High chair is padded with four different types of foam, following the chair's design focus of comfort. A chunky cushion forms the base from which the high or low backrest is d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mula Chair in Black Metal Leg Base with Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mula chair is offered with iron rebar metal base, varnished in black. The seat and back are made with an injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam, upholstered in the listed fabrics...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ali Armrest Chair in Beech Walnut Base with Seat, by Philippe Tabet
By Miniforms, Philippe Tabet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with solid beech legs stained oak, walnut or black aniline. Shell upholstered in the listed fabrics. Here you are shown the Ali armrest chair in beech stained walnut base with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

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An assortment of european polyester chairs is available at 1stDibs. Find 29 antique and vintage european polyester chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 35 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. European polyester 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. European polyester chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. European polyester chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Miniforms, Galimberti Nino and E-GGS are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,164, while they’re typically $593 on the low end and $18,424 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.