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Set of Six Paul Evans Cantilevered Dining Chairs for Directional, 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Mid-Century Modern set of 6 Paul Evans cantilevered dining chairs for Directional. This set includes two armchairs and four side chairs. These comfortable chairs have sleek modern ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Linen Dining Chairs by Directional Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Directional
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1991 Set of 6 Linen Dining Chairs by DIRECTIONAL Furniture Co
Set includes 6 armchairs
Approximate...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen
Set of Ten Post Modern Aluminum and Steel Dining Chairs by Cidue, Italy, 1980s
By Cidue
Located in Miami, FL
Set of ten Postmodern chairs rendered in black enameled steel frame and cold rolled aluminum seat by Cidue, Italy, circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman, features tufted white vinyl upholstery and sculpted chrome frame and legs.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four White Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Vienna, AT
A Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern vintage set of 4 dining chair or side chair, which show a white coated metal construction.
This iconic design by Harry Bertoia was designed in the...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
4 Dining Chairs by Pizzetti Rome Italy 1950s, New Wool Boucle Upholstery
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Nice set of 4 Italian dining chairs produced by Pizzetti, Rome in the 1950s
During restoration the original manufacturers labels showed up under the old upholstery and were saved ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Brno Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four vintage dining chairs features unique flat chrome frame cantilever design, with rounded armrests, and comfortably padded seats. Unique scrolled top seat back and stu...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Metal Vintage Aluminum Patio Chairs Toledo Jorge Pensi Spain 1980s
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage set of five aluminum stacking dining chairs patio chairs designed by Jorge Pensi, 1986-1988, and produced by Amat-3. Provide with the stamp "Toledo Design Jorge Pe...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 22.44 in
Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six Chippendale-style side chairs and two carvers with wide, comfortable seats upholstered in off-white fabric with blue bee-motif. The serpentine-front seats are underlined w...
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Mid-20th Century French Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 22.84 in
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in White Bouclé Fabric for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
FK 6720 Classics of Midcentury Modernism Lounge Chair by Fabricius and Kastholm
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Antwerp, BE
To be the classics of midcentury modernism the lounge chair feature in exclusively steel frames with elephant grey leather loose cushions and cord-wrapped armrests.
This FK 6720 Lou...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Set of 6 Midcentury Lucite Dining Chairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique set of midcentury dining chairs feature a sculpted Lucite frame, high flared backs with interestingly textured details, and sleek faux-leather upholstery. A great additio...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Lucite
Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of midcentury lounge chairs are in the style of Paul McCobb and feature original blue vinyl upholstery, tapered legs, and two button tufted seat back which offers a modern ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Vintage Green Bistro Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage green bistro chair from France. Bistro chair has a metal frame with painted wooden slats.
Priced for set of 10; please inquire regarding acquiring fewer than 10 or as many a...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this model was produced in 1952. It retains its original label. Newly reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Wicker Vanity Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique white wicker vanity or desk chair with a skirted apron.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Barcelona Chair & Footstool by Knoll International, Early 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Lounge chair and footstool designed by Mies van der Rohe. U.S.A., Knoll International, Early 1970s.
Original super vintage and patinated 'BARCELONA CHAIR' in brown leather. Chrome...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Antique Set of 12 Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful set of twelve dining chairs exudes a graceful country charm. While likely from a Swedish farm house, these speak to a more upscale home with a touch of elegance due to...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Circular Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Circular Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel lounge chair. This Gorgeous Milo Baughman oversized circular swivel lounge chair has been newly upholstered in a cream colored short p...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern bar stools feature a backless seat and a chrome base with a footrest. The two-tone vinyl is sure to complement any setting. Please confirm th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Gray Leather Dining Chairs by Gunlocke
By Jens Risom, Gunlocke
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic set of 8 model 21C armchairs by the Gunlocke Chair Co. of Wayland, N.Y. Chairs feature solid walnut frames, floating back-rests, new gray leather upholstery and one of the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs, France, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot. White lacquered forge structure and restored seat with blue geometric cotton fabric upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
1970's French Original Wire Mesh White Outdoor Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s French Original Wire Mesh White Outdoor Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
1970’s French Original Wire Mesh White Outdoor Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. Simple stylish chairs from France...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Bagshot, GB
Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century.
It has taken us a long time to source 2 pairs of these very rare garden composite Shell Grotto garden chairs.
These ...
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Mid-20th Century British Rococo Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Composition
Upholstered Pair Spool And Ball Leg Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French pair of side chairs with spool and ball leg design.
In the style of Charles Dudouyt.
Newly refinished and reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mr and Mrs Settee
Designed by John Risley C.1965
This group of Wrought Iron People Furniture was distributed by Raymor.
Original Black surface.
Some minor oxidation present but unobj...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Space Age Vintage Chairs Chromed Steel Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age pair of vintage chairs from chromed tube steel model Sabrina for Rima, Italy, 1970s.
Slightly curved chromed tube steel floats from the seat and back into the base.
The d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 23.82 in
John Risley Rocker
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Rocker
John Risley Created his group of "People" chairs in the 1960s
The Rocker was part of the group Picked up by Raymor and distributed throughout the U.S
Always coming...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Salterini Dining Seating Set of 6
Exquisite set of chairs available now and ready for your use and enjoyment. High backs make them perfect for dining with a coordinating Salterini T...
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Single Milo Baughman, Thayer Coogin Swivel Club Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Iconic swiveling club chair newly upholstered in boucle/chenille ivory/tan upholstery. Chair features tufted back and sit on brushed aluminum disc base. 2 shown, but only...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Hand wrought in his studio C.1965
The People collection was discovered and distributed by Raymor
Original Black Surface
Some oxidation
enameled ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey Green Set of 4, 20th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 4 Gustavian axet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs.
Lovely detail in the fluted legs and rosette...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 8 Green Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 8 Green Cobra Chairs is a set of chairs realized in the 1970s by Giotto Stoppino ( Milan, 1926 ) .
Chromed tubular steel structure and light blue fabric.
This ' Cobra ' chai...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpe...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a new era fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Kolberg Justus, Tecno
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon
Name: P08 folding chair
designer: Justus Kolberg
manufacturer: Tecno, Italy
design year: 1991
seat and bac...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pastel Kitchen Chair from the 50s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pastel kitchen chair from the 50s colors found in many kitchens, which had the courage to use color and new materials.
Practically covered the relatively small cocktail chair with a...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Located in New York, NY
46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand-wrought iron frame with upholstered pad seat, seats show some wear, normal and consist...
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Postmodern steel Sensilla chair by Christoph Siebrasse signed
Located in London, GB
From a hand crafted limited series by Atelier Christoph Siebrasse, the Sensilla chair was designed by Christoph Siebrasse to swing freely in all directions - the first of its kind. F...
Category
Late 20th Century German Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Japanese Old Modern Chair Mid-Century 1940s-1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old modern chair made in Japan.
The chair was manufactured between 1940s and 1960s.
The seat is made of fiberglass and the legs are made of iron.
It is characterized by i...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Chairs
Materials
Iron
Sedie di Robert Mallet-Stevens, set di 10
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Rivoli, IT
Set di 10 sedie color grigio scuro in ferro disegnate da Robert Mallet-Steven
Ideale per un ambiente stile industrial o utilizzabile all'esterno, come sedie da giardino
Buone condiz...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chair, 1970s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Malibu, US
Iconic vintage Loop Chair by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1970.
A mid-century classic like no other, the Loop Ch...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988
A set of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the man...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic “Barcelona” chairs in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Initially created for the German Pavilion at the Barcelona exposition, each chair features a sturdy poli...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern "Sun Flower Chair" by Liberty Ornamental Iron of Canada
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The sun flower chair is the successor of the Canadian iconic Solair chair. Following the enormous success of the Solair chairs, Liberty Ornamental Iron Ltd. of Toronto Canada produce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988
A set of of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ficks Reed Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Carmel, NY
Mid-20th century Coastal style swivel seat armchairs by Ficks Reed. Bamboo and Faux Bamboo frame, cane backrest, rattan strapping. Made in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, circa 1960's. These ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Paint
Mid-Century Salterini Style Barstools - A Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Very cool foldable wrought iron Salterini barstools. Possibly French. Great condition considering age. Patina as expected but the kind you’d expect and like. They’re surprisingly com...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Artifort Vintage Chair
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful vintage chair with a chrome plated frame.
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of four Champagne chair by Estelle & Erwine Laverne for Formes Nouvelles
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, mes nouvelles
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Set of four Lucite Champagner chairs designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne, ca. 1960
manufactured by Formes Nouvelles, in France.
We have a 2nd set of four Champanger chairs availab...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Set of Six Green Philippe Stark "Louis 20" Chairs
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Napa, CA
Out of production, this set of six green 'Louis 20 armchairs are a rare find. A result of lengthy experiments with Swiss manufacturer Vitra, Philippe Starck’s Louis XX chair is light...
Category
1990s Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Florence Knoll Model 31 Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Florence Knoll (Florence Knoll Bassett) designed Model 31 lounge chair, circa 1958-62. She designed the chair in 1954 and it was in production until 1968. Black enameled steel ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Durenne Foundries Garden Chairs in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Antoine Durenne Foundry
Located in Sharon, CT
Garden chairs in forged wrought iron by Durenne Foundries. This model from the late 19th century, taken over by Jean-Michel Frank. Bibliography: F. Baudet, 'JM Frank, Memoire du Styl...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pierre Paulin Grey Groovy Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Westport, CT
Original Pierre Paulin Groovy Chair with red metal base
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Large Knoll Diamond Bertoia Lounge - Single
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Raleigh, NC
1960’s Large Knoll Diamond bertoia lounge designed by Harry Bertoia. Very comfy with rubber pads allowing this lounge to flex for comfort. Bertoia was known for making great sculptur...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hollywood Regency White Chippendale Bamboo Dining or Side Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A white painted bamboo Chippendale chair. A fabulous way to add a touch of chinoiserie style or Hollywood Regency to any space. This piece features a scalloped back with a geometric ...
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20th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Paint
Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs
By Jordan Mozer
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Jordan Mozer signed chairs. They are so cool with the metal seat and back but can be upholstered for any room in the house or used as they are. These make great dini...
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Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Slope Wrought Iron and Steel Mesh Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By BoConcept
Located in Germantown, MD
Comfortable, close to maintenance-free and with a style punch to accompany it, this BoConcept Style outdoor furniture is the perfect setting for great outdoor moments. With a light, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wire
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of gray antique and vintage chairs available for sale. The range of distinct gray antique and vintage chairs — often made from metal, fabric and plastic — can elevate any home. Gray antique and vintage chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco gray antique and vintage chairs are consistently popular styles. Gray antique and vintage chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much are Gray Antique and Vintage Chairs?
Prices for gray antique and vintage chairs start at $60 and top out at $147,711 with the average selling for $3,001.
Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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