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1950s Clara Porset Mexican Modernist Leather Woven Cane Folding Chairs
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Folding Chairs From Mexico circa 1950s. Clara Porset Folding Side Chairs. Listing is for 2 chairs
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Wood

Angel I. Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Folding Chairs Ecuador 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Angel I. Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Folding Chairs Ecuador 1970s Angel I. Pazmino, a
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Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Folding Chairs Celestina 70s, 80s by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Padova, IT
2 Celestina chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1978, 1990s. Famous leather folding chairs with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Easy Chair for Verzelloni Italy
By Verzelloni, García Cumini
Located in Tilburg, NL
Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' easy chair for Verzelloni Italy. New, current production. From the 'Fold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Angel I. Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Arm Chairs Ecuador 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Angel I. Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Folding Arm Chairs Ecuador 1970s Angel I. Pazmino
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Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Minimalist Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
both the ottoman and chair; the shaft collar covers cleaned and a clearcoat applied; the wood frame
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Shell Lounge Square Chair in Natural Walnut with upholstery seat in leather
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
of two folded pieces of wood. Its bold contour and smooth curves make this chair instantly
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Luciano Frigerio Dragoni lounge chairs Italy 1970
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare and extraordinary lounge chairs designed by Luciano Frigerio and manufactured by his
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, set of six dining chairs, oak, leather, brass, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1964 This pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Sofa in Saddle Leather and Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, brass, Denmark, 1960s. This rare sofa reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Brass

Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
variety of woods and colours. The ‘Saxon’ and other Windsor chairs were purchased from High Wycombe by
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Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
such as leather and wood. Being trained by Kaare Klint, he was very focussed on the human body and his
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Luciano Frigerio Dragoni sofa made in Italy 1970
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
mahogany armrests and veneered plywood frame. Impressively, it retains its original black leather cushions
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Luciano Frigerio Dragoni sofa made in Italy 1970
Luciano Frigerio Dragoni sofa made in Italy 1970
H 27.56 in W 84.65 in D 39.38 in
Børge Mogensen Set of Six Armchairs & Angelo Mangiarotti Eros Dining Table
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti, Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
six dining chairs, oak, leather, brass, Denmark, 1964 These dining chairs remind of the classical
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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Exquisite Set of Molinari Foldable Easy Chairs Designed by Teun van Zanten 1970s
By Teun van Zanten, Molinari
Located in Voorburg, NL
Fantastic set of midcentury easy chairs produced by Molinari and designed by Teun van Zanten in the 1970s. The chairs feature a stabile tubular black frame with very comfortable red ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Custom Made Walnut and Shearling Round Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Esko Ottoman A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. This example has an oiled walnut frame with seat uphol...
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2010s British Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne ML134
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

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Metal, Brass

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Honed Red Travertine
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Vondel coffee table embodies a resolute solidity of form that captivates with its understated yet commanding presence. Its simplistic yet robust shape imbues it with inherent ver...
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2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic pair of wrought Iron and marble 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Matte black wrought iron bases with polished white veined marble tops.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

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Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Antony Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Antony lounge chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, 2002. Authentic and labeled. 2 available, priced and sold individually.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Pierre Chapo, B10 Bookcase Shelves, Elmwood, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A bookcase/ shelves from "B10" designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960s. B10 is a system that allows you to create a particular piece of furniture, perfectly adapted to your use and the spa...
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Vintage 1960s French Shelves

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Elm

Marco Comolli Lounge Chair in Walnut and Beige Leather
By Marco Comolli, ICF De Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, lounge chair model 'CP1', leather, walnut, italy, 1960s This well-constructed slipper chair embodies a splendid structure based on a simplistic,...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Rocker for France and Sons
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Handwoven Agave Fiber Tom Light Screen - Mexico City - León León Design
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
Introducing our extraordinary Handwoven Henequén Tom Light Screen, a true masterpiece by León León Design from the heart of Mexico City. Crafted with passion and expertise, this stu...
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Natural Fiber

Black Leather Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint designed this safari chair for manufacturer Rud Rasmussen.  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Ash

Tito Agnoli bamboo & rattan chaise longue for Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A chaise longue in wicker and rattan, designed by Tito Agnoli, produced by Pierantonio Bonacina in the 1960s The distinctive feature of this relaxing seat lies in the remarkable pla...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Bamboo, Rattan

Italian rattan bed by PierAntonio Bonacina, with label
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
In the enchanting realm of bedroom furniture, there is a timeless creation from the artistic hands of PierAntonio Bonaccina, a masterpiece born in the vibrant 1970s. This Italian rat...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Rattan, Wood

Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
Two-seat sling sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in vibrant 1970s red orange faux leather. The steel frame has been freshly powder-coated in July 2022 and bears no ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

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Rare Pair of Arts & Crafts Iron Chairs by Morgan Colt, New Hope
By Morgan Colt
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A rare pair of wrought iron and leather folding chairs by New-Hope, PA artist and artesan Morgan
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

Gold Medal Safari Chair
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The safari chair from Gold Medal Folding Furniture Company of Racine, WI is patterned after the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Gold Medal Safari Chair
Gold Medal Safari Chair
H 28 in W 24 in D 24 in
Mogens Koch MK16 Children's Folding Chair Beech Wood / Canvas for Rud Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the chair in new canvas or leather. Mogens Koch designed the MK16 Folding Chair for a supplemental
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Beech

Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Chair in Beech Wood and Canvas for Rud Rasmussen, DK
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
user wear for its age. If desired we can upholster the chair in new canvas or leather. Mogens Koch
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Brass

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Wood and Leather Director's Style Armchair, France, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Black lacquered wood frame with new camel colored leather sling seat and back. Folds like a
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Takeshi Nii NY chair and stool, Fujiei Kogyo, Japan
Located in London, GB
furniture. The ‘Ny’ chair folds into a slender size when not required but offers a deceptively comfortable
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This, often attributed to Jorge Zalszupin, Jacaranda rosewood and leather lounge chair was produced
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These, often attributed to Jorge Zalszupin, Jacaranda rosewood and leather lounge chairs were
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Jacaranda

Set of 2 Rocking Chairs by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 rocking chairs was designed by Takeshi Nii and produced in the 1950s. The upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage Westnofa Lounge Chair – Ingmar Relling 1970s Design
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
space with this exquisite Westnofa lounge chair in black wood and leather cushion. The chair is in very
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Wood and Suede Folding Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of folding chairs armchairs in wood and suede leather. In the manner of folding Transatlantic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Art Deco Streamline Bauhaus Chrome Frieze Vinyl Folding Auditorium Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Twenty-nine handsome folding auditorium chairs or theatre seats. They are in an Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Streamlined Moderne Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Børge Mogensen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Light Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by Danish designer Børge Mogensen is from a more
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Late 20th Century Rustic Oak Whiskey Barrel Poker Table & 4 Swivel Chairs
By Brothers Furniture Corp.
Located in Topeka, KS
new level! Look, at the end of the day, it’s your “call” but this whiskey barrel table and chairs
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Game Tables

Materials

Steel

Frank Lloyd Wrigh Limited Edition Blue Taliesina Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in Italy. Origami in wood, emblematic of Frank Lloyd Wright’s design maturity and ever-surprising
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wrigh Limited Edition Petroleum Taliesin Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
between 1986 and 1990, the Taliesin 1 chair is constructed from a single piece of folded plywood evocative
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Original Howard & Sons Walnut Victorian Gentleman's Cupboard Sliding Shelves
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Walnut bedroom cabinet. A very rare find, solid walnut, the sliding shelves are designed for folded
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

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Walnut

Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Chair in Beech Wood and Canvas for Interna, Denmark
By Interna Denmark, Mogens Koch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
user wear for it's age. If desired we can upholster the chair in new canvas or leather. Mogens Koch
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Canvas, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Outdoor Dining Chair in Solid Teak by Hulten
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Embassy’s terrace, he designed and set out several foldable chairs. A solution that is a great deal more
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Vintage Stakmore Campaign Style Faux Bamboo Folding Table 4 Chairs Faux Leather
By Stakmore Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Campaign style faux bamboo folding table and 4 folding chairs with faux leather
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20th Century American Campaign Game Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Faux Bamboo, Wood

Westnofa Lounge Folding Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage chair by Westnofa. Very rare folding model. Bent plywood wood
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Westnofa Lounge Folding Chair
Westnofa Lounge Folding Chair
H 30 in W 28.75 in D 30 in
Børge Mogensen Set of Six Armchairs in Oak and Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Denmark, 1964. Set of six armchairs in solid oak. These chairs remind of the classical foldable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Restored Marcel Breuer for Fasem 1970s Wassily B3 Tan Brown Leather Armchair
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
Located in GB
chair designs, under the name Model B3. It was first available in both a folding and a non-folding
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Marcel Breuer for Fasem 1980s Wassily B3 Tan Brown Leather Armchairs
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
Located in GB
German-Austrian furniture manufacturer most known for its bent-wood chair designs, under the name Model
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Modern Teak and Leather Folding Chair, "Director's Style"
Located in Alhambra, CA
wonderful curved frame in teak wood with new leather seat and back. It's in excellent vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Takeshi NII "NY Chair" Folding Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very comfortable and practical folding rocking chair. Japanese designer Takeshi NII inspired by the
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Takeshi NII "NY Chair" Folding Rocker
Takeshi NII "NY Chair" Folding Rocker
H 34 in W 29.325 in D 24 in
1950 Poul Hundevad Pair of Folding Safari Chairs
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Hudson, NY
All original leather. New heavy duty canvas seat and back. Teak wood is in original condition
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Takeshi Nii Original Vintage "NY Chair" Folding Chair Pair, Japan
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage pair of very comfortable, practical and beautiful folding lounge chairs by
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
oul Kjaerholm PK91 folding stool for Fritz Hansen. The PK91 folding stool designed by Poul
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Imbuia Coffee Table by L' Atelier, circa 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
grain, the leaves are folded over an iron structure, the elegant curved wood making up its minimal and
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Imbuia

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Imbuia Coffee Table by L' Atelier, circa 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
grain, the leaves are folded over an iron structure, the elegant curved wood making up its minimal and
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Imbuia

Model B3 Wassily Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Glasgow, GB
most known for its bent-wood chair designs, under the name Model B3. It was first available in both a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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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.