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Herter Brothers (attributed) Black Walnut Upholstered Side Chair
By Herter Brothers
Located in Sharon, CT
Important chair in fine woods with brass inlay and fine detailed carving on crest and front of legs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rare Set of three upholstered early Ray Komai Plywood Lounge Chairs US 1940s
By Ray Komai
Located in Berlin, DE
ones have a wooden bracket on the back of the seat.
A very important Chair in US Design History. All in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood, Plywood
H 27.17 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Early Nr 5 Chair Thonet Made for First International Exposition in London in 185
By Thonet
Located in Bruxelles, BE
state it’s possible to seat on it.
But most of all this is a very important chair in history of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood
H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
12 Sjoerd Schamhart Architectural Chairs the Hague 1953
By Sjoerd Schamhart
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
leave function
A rare and important chair that shows the transition from bauhaus/De Stijl to Dutch
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Important 18th Century Portuguese Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold 18th century Portuguese period side chair with scroll and stylized lion tail carving, the
Category
Antique 1740s South American Baroque Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern White Wood & French Wicker Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the original chairs is in the New York Museum of Art. It is considered one of the 10 most important
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Set of 2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, referred to the chair as being “among the 10 most important chairs of the 20th century.”.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jaw-Dropping Restored Pair of Bamboo Club Chairs, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
are a fabulous way to introduce warmth and texture into any interior. Important chairs specifically
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
Elegant Restored Set of 10 Cane Dining Chairs by McGuire
By Jacques Garcia, McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Important chairs designed to anchor an important dining room. Excellent Restored Condition. Professionally
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Elegant Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by McGuire
By Jacques Garcia, McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Important chairs designed to anchor an important dining room. Excellent Restored Condition. Professionally
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stellar Restored Set of 10 Rattan Parquetry Bistro Chairs by McGuire, circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
extremely comfortable seating built for heavy routine use. Important chairs designed to anchor an important
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 34.5 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
IMPORTANT PAIR OF 18th Century PORTUGUESE STATE CHAIRS
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY PORTUGUESE STATE CHAIRS
Portuguese, from 18th century
in rosewood
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stellar Restored Set of 8 Rattan Parquetry Bistro Chairs by McGuire, circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
extremely comfortable seating built for heavy routine use. Important chairs designed to anchor an important
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 34.5 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
Set of three rare lounge chairs by Cho Kiang Ie and Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie, Theo Ruth
Located in ECHT, NL
for only a very short period (1958 - 1961). Important chairs designed by Theo Ruth (head design of
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
Breathtaking Set of 12 Walnut and Mahogany Dining Chairs, Brazil, circa 1955
Located in Atlanta, GA
lingering dinner conversation. The unmistakable look of old money. Important chairs intended to anchor a
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
H 37.75 in W 19 in D 19 in
Stellar Restored Set of 8 Mahogany Cockpen Dining Chairs in Espresso, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
look of very old money. Important chairs intended to anchor an important dining room. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.75 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Low Profile Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hickory Chair Company
Phenomenal pieces. Very comfortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Breathtaking Set of 16 Walnut and Mahogany Dining Chairs, Brazil, circa 1955
Located in Atlanta, GA
and designed for lingering dinner conversation. The unmistakable look of old money. Important chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
H 37.75 in W 19 in D 19 in
Extraordinary Pair of Loungers in the Style of Tommi Parzinger, circa 1965
Located in Atlanta, GA
brass. Exceptional design and craftsmanship. Extremely comfortable. Important chairs designed to anchor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Breathtaking Set of 6 Polished Steel and Brass Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1965
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
craftsmanship that is beyond incredible. Stout and heavy. Important chairs specifically made to anchor a serious
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 34.75 in W 19 in D 16 in
IMPORTANT PAIR OF JORGE II CHAIRS From the 18th century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PAIR OF JORGE II CHAIRS
From the 18th century
in Japanese lacquer, decorated with
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Chairs
Materials
Wood
An Important Pair of Portuguese Rococo Rosewood Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Each back with a stylized foliate crest rail above an elaborately carved splat, on a serpentine seat on cabriole legs terminating in carved pad feet, joined by shaped stretchers
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Chairs
Oversized Lounge Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR - Set of 2
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR Sovereign Upholstery
Fabric is striped Burnout Velvet Cotton
Comes with 4 Arm
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Elegant Set of 8 High Back Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs in Black Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
old money. Important chairs intended to anchor a serious dining room. The host chairs measure: 21
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
All Arms - Sublime Set of 8 Greek Key Parsons Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
of old money. Important chairs intended to anchor a serious dining room. Excellent Restored Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
All Arms, Sublime Set of 16 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
unmistakable look of old money. Important chairs intended to anchor a serious dining room. Excellent Restored
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Thonet B403 Designed by F. Kramer in 1927, Bauhaus
By Ferdinand Kramer
Located in Vienna, Austria
dark stained, varnished plywood.
The Kramer Chair is a historically important chair that can be
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
way for the use of bent wood in furniture making and revolutionised the industry.
This important chair
Category
Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
1970s Alta Lounge Chair Attributed to Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier Intl of France
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
this important chair is widely considered the 'ne plus ultra’ for serious collectors of modernist
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 31 in D 45 in
IMPORTANT PAIR OF LOUIS XV CHAIRS French, from the 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PAIR OF LOUIS XV CHAIRS
French, from the 18th Century
in walnut wood, with carvings
Category
Antique 18th Century English Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak & Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important chair by Børge Mogensen. The model 246 features rattan cane on seat and back
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak, Teak
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Spectacular Restored Set of 12 Rattan and Bamboo Dining Chairs, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tobacco finish has mellowed to perfection. The unmistakable look of old money. Important chairs designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Outstanding Big, Rare and Important Largo Lounge Chair
By Kusch+Co, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Munich, DE
We are very proud to offer this outstanding rare lounge chair by jørgen kastholm. In more than 20
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" sandblasted and stained pine chairs by
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Meticulously Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Cane
H 32.25 in W 19.25 in D 21.5 in
Elegant Restored Set of 10 Parsons Style Dining Chairs by Baker, Circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
conversation. The unmistakable look of old money. Important chairs intended to anchor a serious dining room
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Meticulously Restored Set of 12 Cane Arm Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
coveted of Mr. Taylor's seating designs. Important chairs specifically designed to anchor a serious dining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Cane
H 33.25 in W 22 in D 23 in
Rare & Important Danish Chairs with Bronze Feet and Hand Rests, Pair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in East Hampton, NY
These amazingly RARE and well constructed chairs feature hammered brass side panels, heavy bronze
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
All Arms, Sublime Set of 20 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed for lingering dinner conversation. The unmistakable look of old money. Important chairs intended
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
All Arms, Sublime Set of 12 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
lingering dinner conversation. The unmistakable look of old money. Important chairs intended to anchor a
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Set of 12 Parsons Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
conversation. The unmistakable look of old money. Important chairs intended to anchor a serious dining room
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 40 in W 22 in D 20 in
Rare and Important Lounge Chair by Hein Stolle
By Hein Stolle
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1956 and made by 't Specturm, Bergeyk. All original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
All Arms - Chic Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs intended to anchor an important dining room. The unmistakable look of Old Money. The arm height is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Stunning Set of 14 Klismos Cane Side Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and coveted chair designs in the Wormley archive. Important chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Stellar Set of 12 Modern Windsor Chairs by Michael Taylor, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
finished in black lacquer. Comfortable chairs built and intended for heavy regular use. Important chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
Renè Drouet, important set of six chairs in wood and white bouclé
By René Drouet
Located in Milano, IT
Important and Magnificent set six chairs designed by the great French interior designer Renè Drouet
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
André Sornay: Important Set of Six Walnut & Leather Dining Chairs, France 1930s
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
André Sornay (1902-2000)
A beautiful set of six minimalist, pure-lined dining chairs by André
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35 in W 18 in D 18 in
Majestic Set of 12 Greene & Greene Inspired Chairs by Brown Jordan, circa 1980
By Brown Jordan
Located in Atlanta, GA
! Sturdy and extremely comfortable seating built for heavy routine use. Important chairs designed to anchor
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chiavari Chairs, Blond Walnut with New Upholstery
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
be seen, its vertical line gives a lightness and elevation upwards. The most important chair with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
ALL ARMS- Breathtaking Set of 12 Cerused Oak Dining Chairs by John Saladino
By Baker Furniture Company, John Saladino
Located in Atlanta, GA
and built for entertaining. Important chairs designed to anchor a serious dining room. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.5 in W 23 in D 20 in
Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and coveted chair designs in the Wormley archive. Important chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 34 in W 24 in D 21 in
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo for the Century Guild. An Important Art Nouveau Chair
By Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo
Located in London, GB
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (1851-1942), a highly important oak chair, with an Art Nouveau floral back
Category
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39 in W 20 in D 19 in
French Dining Chairs Leather Chambly Vintage by HICKORY CHAIR Co
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
"Chambly" Dining Chairs
with Leather Upholstery and Solid Fruitwood Frames by HICKORY CHAIR Co
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Leather
All Arms, Chic Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
built for heavy regular use and lingering dinner conversation. Important chairs intended to anchor an
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
the head of the table to detach and because with the armrests it still makes for an important chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Stellar Set of 12 Modern Windsor Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
black lacquer. Comfortable chairs built and intended for heavy regular use. Important chairs equal to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
All Arms-Sterling Set of 14 Modern Windsor Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
finished in black lacquer. Comfortable chairs built and intended for heavy regular use. Important chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
Exquisite Set of Ten 10 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
chair designs in the Baker archive. Important chairs intended to anchor an important dining room
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Incredible Set of 14 Cerused Oak Dining Chairs by John Saladino for Baker
By John Saladino, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
snatched from an Italian rocket ship. Comfortable and built for entertaining. Important chairs designed to
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Meticulously Restored Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
most coveted of Mr. Taylor's seating designs. Important chairs specifically designed to anchor a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
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Find a variety of important chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all important chairs available were constructed with great care. Important 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. Important chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made important chairs over the years, but those made by Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi and Paul Follot are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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