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Mid-Century Modern Black Bast Chiavari Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black bast chiavari dining chairs, Italy 1960s.
This set of 8 wooden dining chairs was designed and produced by Italian furniture company Chiavari in the 1960’s...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid Century Modern Set of Outdoor Wicker Chairs and Side Tables, 60s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Set of Patio and Garden Wicker Chairs and Side Tables, 60s.
A lovely patio and garden set of 1 wicker chairs and 2 small side tables in different sizes from the...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Giovanni Travasa Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Italian Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Italian armchairs made in a beautiful combination of curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This charming French Riviera style armchairs are attributed to ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
H 35.04 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Set of 4 Pala Dining Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Emme, Italy, 1973
By Gigi Sabadin, Emme
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
set of 4 „pala“ dining chairs designed by gigi sabadin for emme, italy, ca. 1973. the circular seat is covered with wickerwork, the sculptural chairs are made of beech. good vintage ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Stora Kraal" Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was quickly incorporated into Nordiska Kompaniet’s famous Triva Collection, a new versat...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti. There are rams heads on the arm rests. In the back rest there is a sunburst/sunflower emblem/design on the backing.
The ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of th...
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Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Turned Corner Chair for Child Painted Wood & Fabric French, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French corner chair for child, made with turned wood.
This can be a charming element in a room decoration. The fabric needs to be changed.
Solid and sound
Shipping:
43 / 43 / 66 cm ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Fabric, Wood
H 25.99 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
A Set of 4 SHABBY-CHIC BAMBOO Chairs in AUDOUX-MINNET Style, France 1970
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
A charming set of 4 table or terrace chairs, or even a complete living room (with table and armchair extra, see below) indoor or outdoor, Art-Popular, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, all cur...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
H 37.8 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
6 Marcel Breuer chairs 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale 6 Marcel Breuer cantilever chairs ,2 Armchairs one signed
4 without armrests . one signed Fasem . Its a bit off a mismatch ,
Looking nice .3 Black 3 Natural. one of the ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Picasso's Wicker and Steel Chair from the Madoura Collection Circa 1960
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Wicker and steel armchair from Galerie Madoura, belonging to the great cubist master, Pablo Picasso. Later plaque attached to back. Full provenance available.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Bast Chiavari Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black bast chiavari dining chairs, Italy 1960s.
This set of 8 wooden dining chairs was designed and produced by Italian furniture company Chiavari in the 1960’s...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by renowned artist Charles Dudouyt invites us to relive the charm and elegance of a bygon...
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Chair nr 210 designed by Gebrüder Thonet in 1900, (as well as nr 209) of renown designer Le Corbusier.
This chair is made in Czechoslovakia (pre WW2 factory of Thonet).
New cane c...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Bentwood
Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base.
Good condition with few gaps
Shipping:
69 / 70 / 72 cm 5.4 kg.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These iconic Italian chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1967.
T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 4 original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These iconic Italian chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
1980's Italian Pair of Wicker Barrel Chairs
Located in Aspen, CO
Italian 1980's Pair of Wicker Barrel Chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern White Wood & French Wicker Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two chairs was manufactured in Italy in the second half of the 20th century. The chairs are inspired by the famous Cesca B32 model. In 1928, Cesca was the first caned sea...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Single faux-bamboo and wicker Chiavarina chair, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid single faux-bamboo and wicker Chiavarina chair, Italy 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Teak and Wicker Chair
Located in London, GB
A teak chair, likely to have been made in France during the early 1950s.
The seat and back of this chair are wicker, woven around a steel frame which is fixed to the teak body of t...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
"Dordogne" Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou Design 1960 Wicker Six Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in Brescia, IT
Wicker and wood
Excellent condition
Set of 6.
In the style of Charlotte Perriand, purchased in France
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Rattan Chair with Braided Back in the style of Louis Sognot - France 1960's
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Elegant rattan chair with a braided rattan back and wicker seat. In good vintage condition. Stable.
Reminiscent of the Louis Sognot creations.
This chair will ship from France and ca...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
SET bamboo and wicker sofa and armchairs
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
This set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs made of bamboo and wicker dates back to 1970.
It's a beautiful piece of garden furniture that can be placed under a porch or poolside...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1950’s wicker chair with black metal frame and in a good vintage condition. Great for both outdoor or indoor use. IN a good vintage condition with small scratches to the fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Little Chairs in Louis XVI Style in Wicker Work - Spain - XIX
Located in Lisboa, PT
Small set of living room and bedoom chairs in Louis XVI style in Wicker Artistry Work.
Beautiful carved in dark wood work it strikely contrasts to the lighter material that was for ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Wicker
H 28.75 in W 12.6 in D 14.38 in
Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK24" Wicker and Chrome Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK24" Wicker and Chrome Lounge Chair. Sloped wicker lounge seat, chrome frame and base, tobacco brown leather headrest with chrome attachment. Denmar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
Pair of wicker egg chairs by Bonacina 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Padova, IT
Leader in the production of this type of object, each piece by Bonacina is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen who, with care and experience, bend the reeds, weave and intertwine the ma...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker
A Set of 4 MID-CENTURY-MODERN Chairs SIGNED by AUDOUX-MINNET, France 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic set of 4 summer chairs including 2 with large armrests, Modernist, Forme-Libre, Shabby-Chic, structures in folded and knotted bamboo, seats and back in woven wicker, by ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
H 37.01 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Midcentury Bonacina Armachair in Rattan, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury armchair in rattan wicker. This incredible rare piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s by Bonacina.
The craftsmanship of this armchair is exceptional, fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker and Chrome Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Dining Chairs with Chrome Legs and 17" Seat Height. In original condition, wear is consistent with age and use. Similar Stools available, lis...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Wicker Chair for Child French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century.
Solid and sound
Shipping:
P 40 L 41 H 42 cm 0.5 kg.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Pr. Vintage Emanuelle Peacock Woven Wicker Chairs c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Pr. woven wicker fan backs chairs, know as the Emanuelle chair. Hard to find these chairs in good original, clean and ready to use condition, very hard to find them in pairs. Matc...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Set of Six Brutalist Dining Chairs in Oak an Wicker
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Impressive set of Belgian brutalist dining chairs. Made of a solid oak base and a seat of rush straw. With some nice details in the wood joints of the backrest.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Set of Four Wooden Chairs with Wicker Grid Seat and Backrest
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of Four Wooden Chairs with Wicker Grid Seat and Backrest
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Four Rattan & Black Enameled Steel Chairs by Lucien Carrier - France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Set of four rattan basket chairs. Black lacquered steel feet. Feet have been repainted. These minimalist chairs have a unique French Reconstruction era look. Their compact size make...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Handmade in its Natural Colour Wicker and Rattan Chair for Children
Located in Marbella, ES
Handmade in its Natural Colour Wicker and Rattan Chair for Children
Category
2010s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 22.84 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Pair of 1950s Wicker and Iron Frame Pod Capsule Lounge Chairs
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of 1950s pod capsule lounge chairs made with a circular woven wicker seat on a black iron frame.
Category
20th Century Italian Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Iron
Handmade Wicker and Rattan Children's Chair in Natural Colour & Painted in Blue
Located in Marbella, ES
Handmade Wicker and Rattan Children's Chair in Natural Colour & Painted in Blue
Category
2010s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
H 25.6 in W 13 in D 12.6 in
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Wicker and Chrome Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
First designed in 1927, this chair’s deceptively simple design embodies the “less is more” philosophy of Mies van der Rohe. The modern chrome finish sharply contrasts with the natura...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Chair 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
French Mathieu Matégot armchairs from the 1950s. The wicker tubs are still in very good condition and can last for years to come.
The chairs are made of steel tubes as a frame and...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century design wicker chair by Dirk Sliedrecht , 1950’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 70cm H, 59cm W, 38cm H seat, 60 cm D
Condtion: Good
Material: Metal , wicker
Color: Brown , black
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Tito Agnoli BP4 rattan chair, made by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy 1959
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Tito Agnoli BP4 rattan chair, made by Pierantonio Bonacina in 1959.
First series. Entirely handmade.
h102×72×80 cm.
Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
H 40.56 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Mobili Sanguineti Chiavari - Set of Four (4) Wood and Wicker Chairs
By Colombo Sanguineti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful and unusual set of four (4) dining chairs designed by Colombo Sanguineti, produced by Sedie e Mobili Sanguineti Chiavari, Italy 1950. Fantastic subtle and incredibly light...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Fruitwood
French 1900s Design Rattan and Braided Rattan Wicker Cane Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French 1900s Design rattan and wicker armchair composed of a rattan structure, braided rattan wicker cane back and seat , famous at the beginning of the 20th century all around Franc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Bonacina Rattan Italian Pouf Stool, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury stool in rattan wicker. This incredible rare piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s by Bonacina.
The craftsmanship of the stool is exceptional, featuring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Set of Two Wicker "Chiavari" Chairs by Colombo Sanguineti, Italy, 1950
By Colombo Sanguineti, Gio Ponti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two "Chiavari" dining, side chairs by Colombo Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s.labeled.
Ebonized walnut and wicker, in great preowned condition in style of the Leggera chair one of t...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
H 35.83 in W 16.54 in D 16.15 in
Beautiful Chiavari Wooden Chair Wicker Seat, Made in Liguria, Italy, 1930s
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a beautiful chiavari chair made in Liguria, Italy, in the 1930s, probably older. It shows some scratches, also patina and paint lost, but this is old-age. It has a woven w...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of 4 White Wicker Charlotte Perriand Style Counter Height Stools
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand style angled back white rattan bar stools with a tubular chrome frame. The seat height is 25.5". In original condition with visible signs of wear includin...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Modern White Wicker Chair by Rohé Noordwolde
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Bohemian wicker chair made by Dutch Rohé Noordwolde.
The tangle of white braided willow toe forms a sturdy transparent foot and seat of this charming chair.
It breaths both an Ibiza ...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair, 'Pair'
By Verner Panton, Tom Dixon, Marzio Cecchi, Cappellini
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage pair of Tom Dixon S-Chair with wicker for Cappellini. Beautiful s- shape curved back. Very sensual design. Cast Iron base.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet (1928). Solid frame made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the original...
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Italian Folding Chairs with Rattan, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 4 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 1980s.
The seating of the chairs are made of wicker.
The structure is made of solid wood.
The chairs are in good v...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very huge Emmanuelle or Peacock chair, fabricated in Italy in the 60's.
A beautiful and rare version with very nice details.
This hand woven armchair is made of rattan and wicker...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Italian Pair of "Elios" Folding Chairs by Colle d'Elsa, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 80s.
The name of the chairs is "Elios" and they are designed by Colle d'Elsa.
The seating and the back of the chairs ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Caribe Natural Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe natural dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: weaved by local craftspeople in ...
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2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Spinnetto Chair by Chiavari, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Very elegant and minimal looking Spinetto Chiavari chair with fine black ebonized frame and wicker seat and manufactured in the 1960s by Chiavari, Italy. The lightweight frame is, al...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Birch
Pair of Italian Midcentury Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute pair of Italian midcentury wicker lounge chairs, 1960s.
Very elegant shapes made with the ultimate handcraft.
The new cushions are upholstered with stunning Dedar Italy ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
3 Sculptural Form 'Oro' Dining Chairs by Raoul Guys, 1951, Airborne, France
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Exquisite and extremely rare set of three 'oro' dining chairs designed by sculptor and designer Raoul Guys in 1951 for 'Airborne',France.
These chairs were commissioned by Air Fr...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Scandinavian Modern, Pair of Chairs, Nordic Design, Findahl Møbelfabrik
By Findahls Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of chairs in Nordic design with natural wicker seat made in black lacquered beech wood by Findahl Møbelfabrik. Both chairs are in very nice condition.
Measurements in cm: H:7...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 17.52 in
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European Wicker Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of european wicker chairs available for sale. There are 310 antique and vintage european wicker chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of european wicker chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern european wicker chairs are consistently popular styles. Many european wicker chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Marcel Breuer, Chiavari and Gio Ponti produced popular european wicker chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are European Wicker Chairs?
European wicker chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,395, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
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 European Wicker Chairs
- What is a wicker peacock chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wicker peacock chair is a chair made of wicker featuring a very large back that extends up and around, much like a peacock’s feathers when ruffled. This type of chair first appeared in the early 1900s and became very popular for photographs. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Round wicker chairs with matching round cushions are Papasan chairs. You may also see them referred to as saucer chairs or bowl chairs. You can find a variety of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs, saucer chairs, bowl chairs or moon chairs. If the chair is more oval and can seat two people instead of one, it is referred to as a mamasan chair. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How long do wicker chairs last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024How long wicker chairs last varies. Natural wicker can remain in good condition for around two to four years when used outdoors or for around four to seven years indoors. Resin wicker made of manmade materials has a longer lifespan and looks like new for upward of 10 years. To extend the life of your wicker furniture, follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer. Shop a collection of wicker chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs. The round frame of the chair is usually made of rattan or wicker and is covered in a soft cushion. There is a wide range of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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