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Set of 6 chrome and black fabric chairs circa 1970
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Set of 6 vintage chrome and black fabric chairs circa 1970
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1980s Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Decorative Fabric Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
This chair is a vintage find, possibly an antique, sourced from a prestigious Carmel estate. It
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Mid-20th Century Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Decorative Fabric Chair
Vintage Decorative Fabric Chair
H 41.754 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
1968 Vintage Danisch Bernt Petersen ''The Rag'' orange fabric chair
By Schiang, Bernt Petersen
Located in Markington, GB
1968 vintage Danisch Bernt Petersen ''The Rag'' orange fabric chair Stunning chair designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian mid-century modern white wood and fabric chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white wood and fabric chairs, 1960s Set of six chairs with white
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Modern Orange Fabric Chairs Mod, Breeze by Bartoli for Segis, 1980s
By Carlo Bartoli, Segis
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern orange fabric Chairs mod. Breeze by Carlo Bartoli for Segis, 1980s Pair of chairs
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1980s Italian Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Melchiorre Bega Vintage Wood and Fabric Chairs
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, IT
same striped fabric. The chairs have a spatial elegance, only for high-design living rooms.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Melchiorre Bega Vintage Wood and Fabric Chairs
Melchiorre Bega Vintage Wood and Fabric Chairs
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Italian modern black metal and grey fabric chairs with round seats, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal and grey fabric chairs with round seats, 1980s Set of ten chairs with
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1980s Italian Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian mid century wood and dark grey fabric chair with armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Scandinavian mid century modern wood and dark grey fabric chair with armrests, 1960s. Small
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Wood and Fabric Chairs by Marcel Gascoin, Arhec, 1950s
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 4 wood and fabric chairs by Marcel Gascoin This set of chairs has no defects, but it may
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1950s Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of six wood and fabric chairs - Nordic Design - 1960 circa
Located in Milan, IT
This set of 6 chairs has a simple form that recalls the classic lines of mid-century Nordic design
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1960s Danish Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Modernist Alexander Girard Fabric Chairs by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard, Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
still sought-after by fans of Mid-Century Modern design. These vintage chrome tubular chairs by Peter
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Black Lacquer & Holly Hunt Fabric Chair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic Art Deco Machine Age side/ desk chair was realized in the United States
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1930s American Art Deco Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s
By Overman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of chairs was designed by Svante Schöblom for the Swedish Overman manufacture during the
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Chrome

High Back Sculptural Walnut and Fabric Chairs Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist set of 4 dining chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall, apparently Pearsall had
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak & Blue Fabric Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
backrest are upholstered in blue fabric. The wide seat and armrests make the chair very comfortable and
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1960s Danish Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Mid-Century ISA Bergamo Set of 4 Wood and Cream Fabric Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful and elegant set of four chairs with a harmonious and geometric design with shaped and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Ezio Minotti Set of 6 Wood and Blue Fabric Chairs Italy 50s
By Ezio Minotti
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare and wonderful set of six chairs with a geometric design with a shaped wooden structure
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Walnut & Yellow Fabric Chairs by Mier, Czech, 1960s, Set of 4
By Mier Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 49cm new upholstery repolished Manufacturer Mier Topolcany
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Ico Parisi (attr) Set of 6 Wood and Fabric Chairs, Cantù Italy 60s
By Ico Parisi, Cantu
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful set of six restored chairs with a harmonious and geometric design with shaped and curved
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

MidCentury Round Beech Wood and White Fabric Chairs, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
fabric. The chair is the classic circle chair by Italian Style, made of beech wood. It has a particular
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Midcentury Wood and Red Fabric Side Chairs from Fratelli Barni Mobili d'Arte
By Fratelli Barni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of wooden and red fabric chairs manufactured by Fratelli Barni from Seveso (Milan) in 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s, Danish vintage relax chair in "flowers" fabric, very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Relax chair in woven "flowers" furniture fabric. Chair was reupholstered many
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Set of Two Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, fabric - Chairs has some signs use - Original
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Set of Two Lounge Chairs, 1970s
H 28.35 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Midcentury Slipper Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of slipper chairs with wood legs peeking through the all fabric chairs. Blue piping around the
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Midcentury Slipper Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Slipper Chairs
H 30 in W 28.75 in D 27.25 in
Beautiful Original 1950s Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
striped cotton fabric. Chairs have original spring webbing. Ready for a new home.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Beautiful Original 1950s Lounge Chairs
Beautiful Original 1950s Lounge Chairs
H 33.25 in W 23 in D 28 in
Pair of Vintage Safari Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian metal and fabric chairs. These lightweight, modern chairs consist of a
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Safari Chairs
Pair of Vintage Safari Chairs
H 33.08 in W 32.29 in D 27.96 in
Midcentury Retro Dining Chairs After Renovation, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of 4 chairs made of walnut wood, upholstered with a new fabric. Chairs come from Poland, from
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1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Walnut

Jack Lenor Larsen Lounge Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great pair of matching lounge chairs in their original Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Fabric. Chairs
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1960s American Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Jack Lenor Larsen Lounge Chairs
Jack Lenor Larsen Lounge Chairs
H 27 in W 31 in D 30 in
1940s French Oak Reclining Wingback Chairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" style tweed fabric. Chair floats in oak frame with dowels on the sides which can control seat to
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1940s French Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Mid Century Modern barrel back swivel chairs upholstered in neutral textured fabric
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Mid-20th Century Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric

Set of Nine Swivel Dining Chairs by Antarenni Ny, Wrought Iron, Retro Vintage
Located in Miami, FL
Great set of nine dining chairs, wrought iron and fabric, chairs swivel. Made in NY by Antarenni
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal, Iron

Danish Modern Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fresh fun nubby soft tweed fabric. Chairs are all sturdy and sound with no major areas of wear. Price is
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Teak

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chair and Ottoman
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
white linen fabric. Chair measures 26"w x 27"d x 31"h Ottoman measures 26" x 26" x 16"h
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Weiman Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
extremely comfortable and cozy. Upholstered in a bright micro suede fabric. Chairs are in excellent
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1980s Post-Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Weiman Sculptural Lounge Chairs
Weiman Sculptural Lounge Chairs
H 29 in W 29 in D 26 in
Set of 6 Franco Albini "Luisa" Chairs, Production Carlo Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Succ. Carlo Poggi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 6 Italian wood and fabric chairs armchairs Model "Luisa" designed by the Italian designer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Fully Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chair in Cream Linen
Located in North York, ON
design, American, Circa 1970s. Fully restored in a textured cream toned linen fabric. Chair has removable
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
unique spanish fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. They was produced in former furniture factory in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
20th Century Dark Green Velvet Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
to the touch velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. Chair was produced in former furniture
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Dark Green Velvet Chair, 1960s
20th Century Dark Green Velvet Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Burgundy Red Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
to touch velvet fabric. Chair is stabile and very shapely. Was produced in former furniture factory
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Burgundy Red Chair, 1960s
20th Century Burgundy Red Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
touch velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. Chair was produced in former furniture factory in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Baby Blue Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
to the touch velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. Chair was produced in former furniture
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

BO-360 lounge chair and Footstool by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke 1953
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
condition! Denmark, 1950s. The footstool comes with new cushion and fabric. - Chair: H. 86 cm / W. 78 cm / D
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of Six 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
to the touch velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. Chair was produced in former furniture
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
touch bouclé fabric. Chair is stabile and very shapely. They were produced in former furniture factory
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
touch boucle fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. They was produced in former furniture factory in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. We can prepare this chair in every color of wood and fabric
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. We can prepare this chair in every color of
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Four 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
31), durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Baby Blue Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
(color 31), durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. Chair was
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Six Mid Century Chairs, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
unique spanish fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. They was produced in former furniture factory in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Two 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
touch bouclé fabric. Chairs are stabile and very shapely. They were produced in former furniture factory
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Two 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Two 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Camel Soft Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
touch boucle fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. They was produced in former furniture factory in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Camel Soft Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Camel Soft Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Red Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. Chair was produced in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Red Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
20th Century Red Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century White Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chair is stabile and very shapely. Chair was produced in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century White Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
20th Century White Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Black Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chair is stabile and very shapely. Chair was produced in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Black Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
20th Century Black Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
touch bouclé fabric. Chair is stabile and very shapely. They were produced in former furniture factory
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
touch boucle fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely. They was produced in former furniture factory in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
touch bouclé fabric. Chair is stabile and very shapely. They were produced in former furniture factory
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Elegant Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-quality fabric. Chairs are perfectly sturdy, comfortable, and present well. Each with manufacturer brass
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
31), durable and pleasant to the touch velvet fabric. Chairs are stable and very shapely. Chairs were
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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Fabric Vintage Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic fabric vintage chair available at 1stDibs. A fabric vintage chair — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fabric vintage chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A fabric vintage chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one fabric vintage chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Knoll and Artifort produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fabric Vintage Chair?

A fabric vintage chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,084, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $123,969.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Fabric Vintage Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While there are differing opinions, fabric is generally considered vintage when it is over 30 years old. Any fabric that is older than the 1930s is considered antique. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage fabric pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.