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Italian Designer, Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Designer, Small Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A tubular metal and fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable black-lacquered metal and green velvet fabric lounge chairs designed and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Designer, Side Chair, Metal, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and grey brown velvet side chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Designer, Rocking Chair, Metal, Leather, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and leather rocking chair, produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Metal, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and metal lounge chair designed and produced by an American designer, United States, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Brass, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal, brass and grey velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Brass

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Metal, Velvet, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal, brass and orange velvet slipper or lounge chairs designed and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Metal, Brass

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Cane, Wood, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, wood and cane lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s. 10.5
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Metal, Wood, Yellow Velvet, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, wood and yellow velvet lounge chair designed and produced by an American
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

American Designer, Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Metal, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black lacquered wood and metal and beige fabric lounge chair with ottoman, designed and produced
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Black-Lacquered Metal, White Fabric, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Lacquered Metal, Green-Dyed Vinyl, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic lounge chairs / arm chairs. Designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Other
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Metal chair by Pietro Arosio
By Pietro Arosio
Located in PARIS, FR
Metal chair No. 2068, "Mirandolina" model, by Italian designer Pietro Arosio for Zanotta in the 90s
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Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Metal chair by Pietro Arosio
Metal chair by Pietro Arosio
H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Midcentury Leather Chairs, Designer Sedus
Located in Asheville, NC
1960s style side office chairs with tubular chrome legs, molded plastic shell with sectioned and
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Vintage 1960s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare metal chairs by French designer Mathieu Matégot. White metal chairs with hairpin legs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair
Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair
H 32.5 in W 16.5 in D 17 in
American Designer, Desk Chair, Chrome Metal, Mohair, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chome metal and beige mohair desk chair designed and produced in the US, 1930s.  21.5
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Chair "Ferramenta" 'Tool' by Brazilian Designer Leo Capote
By Léo Capote
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary chair "Ferramenta" (tool) by Brazilian designer Leo Capote. This one of a kind piece
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2010s Brazilian Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Wood and metal chair by Patrice Gruffaz
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair from the 'Ligne Pauvre' (Poor Line) by designer Patrice Gruffaz for the publishing house
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wood and metal chair by Patrice Gruffaz
Wood and metal chair by Patrice Gruffaz
H 36.62 in W 13 in D 23.04 in
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rattan

Tapio Wirkkala Dining Chairs 'Nikke' with Metal Frames
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, dining chairs, black lacquered plywood, metal, Finland, 1950s Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Postmodern High Backed Metal Chair from Pietro Arosio, 1980s
By Pietro Arosio
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Postmodern High Backed Metal Chair from Pietro Arosio, 1980s Designer - Pietro Arosio Design
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

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Metal

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and orange brown velvet lounge chairs, designed and produced in Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Designer Cool Modern Artflex Botolo Upholstered Side Chair
By Cini Boeri
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic mid century modern Italian side chair by Cini Boeri for Artflex having three chunky black
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Poltrona Longue Chair P40 Designer Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Poltrona Longue Chair disegnata da Osvaldo Borsani e prodotta in Italia da Tecno nel 1955. Poltrona
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Style Tubular Metal and Eco-Leather Collectible Chair, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Designer collection chair, clearly inspired by Bauhaus, made of chromed metal tubing, single sheet
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

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Metal

Bauhaus Rationalist Tubular Chair in Wood and Metal, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bauhaus chair by unknown designer, probably Gispen. Manufactured in Holland, circa 1930. In
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Metal Legs Showtime Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal legs showtime chair by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 79 cm Materials: Powder
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Metal Legs Showtime Chair by Jaime Hayon
Metal Legs Showtime Chair by Jaime Hayon
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Tapio Wirkkala Set of Six 'Nikke' Dining Chairs with Metal Frames
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, set of six dining chairs, black lacquered plywood, metal, Finland, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Julian Mayor, "Metal Organic Loop", Chair, 2014
By Julian Mayor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that could only be achieved through meticulous handcrafting. Julian Mayor is an artist and designer
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Friso Kramer ‘Revolt’ Chair in Matte Red Lacquered Ciranol and Metal
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Friso Kramer for Cirkel Ahrend, chair, ciranol, metal, The Netherlands, design 1953 This chair
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of 2 Felt Designer Chairs on Wheels by Merkx+Girod, the Netherlands, 2003
Located in Steenwijk, NL
These very good looking chairs were designed by Merx+Girod in the Netherlands. Merkx+Girod became
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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Paris Chair in Veneer and Metal by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
information: Chair in reconstituted veneer and metal. Collection: Memphis Milano Designer: Martine Bedin
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2010s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Friso Kramer Industrial Rationalist Metal and Laminated Wood Result Chair, 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model result, designed by Friso Kramer in 1953. Manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel (Netherlands
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Chair Genoa 0047 Metal Frame Varnish and Polyurethane Seat Black, Red, Green
By CESARE EHR CESARE
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The Genoa chair collection, by talented young designer Cesare Ehr, featuring a stool and a chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gregg Fleishman 1990s Postmodern Wood and Metal Chair
By Gregg Fleishman
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 1990s Postmodern wood and metal chair designed by American architect Gregg Fleishman. The
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1990s American Post-Modern Chairs

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Plywood

Pair of Eames Lounge Chair Metal 'LCM'
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Eames for Herman Miller LCM's in later orange and black paint finish. These chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

26x' Vintage Metal Stacking Chairs, Attrb. Gijs Van Der Sluis, 1960s
By Gijs Van Der Sluis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
50 vintage metal stacking chairs with black metal frame and green upholstery, some chairs have some
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Chromed Metal with Removable Rattan and Wicker Italian Chairs, 1970s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set of four wicker and chromed metal Italian chairs with removable rattan seat
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1970’s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs – Various Quantities Available 1970’s
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Armchair Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Metal Midcentury United States 1970
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Palermo, IT
Chair or armchair designed by the designer Harry Bertoia and produced in the United States in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Post Modern Metal Dining Chairs, 1990s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Unique design dining chairs with a nicely designed metal frame and blue imitaion leather seats
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Post Modern Metal Dining Chairs, 1990s
Post Modern Metal Dining Chairs, 1990s
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Transat Chair, Welcome Back, Made in Handmade Metal, Wood and Leather
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
imagined reality. Sofia Alvarado, founder of Fi, is an architect and designer with the sensitivity
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2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal

First Wood and Metal Chair, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The First chair in enameled wood and metal, was originally designed in 1983 by Michele De Lucchi
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Saint-Germain Lounge Chair by Italian Designer Gio Pagani - Set of 2
By Gio Pagani
Located in Miami, FL
reupholstered the sleek chairs in a cool designer jacquard velvet fabric by The Romo Group to match the raw
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of chairs "Basket" rattan and metal attributed to Gian Franco Legler 60s -
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of chairs model "Basket" attributed to the Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler, published in the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1970’s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs – Set Of Six 1970’s French Original
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970’s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs – Set Of Four 1970’s French Original
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mario Botta Set of Six La Tonda Chairs in Black Lacquered Metal by Alias 1980s
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six 614 or La Tonda chairs in black lacquered tubular metal frame with seats in black
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Augusto Bozzi Set of Two Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of two dining chairs model Ariston with structure in curved plywood and black lacquered metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Augusto Bozzi Set of Four Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs model Ariston with structure in curved plywood and black lacquered metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Set of 4 Chromed Metal, Rattan Italian Chairs, Campo & Graffi 1970s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set of four wicker and chromed metal Italian chairs. These amazing pieces were
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Italian Upholstered Chairs with Tubular Metal, Italy, ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, giving birth to outstanding pieces such as this pair of chairs. Following the economic boom of the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Chairs Zigo Metal Rattan by Ron Arad for Driade, Italy, 1990s
By Driade, Ron Arad
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Set of 4 dining chairs armchairs model Zigo by the designer Ron Arad for the italian editor Driade
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing this exceptional set of 6 Cesca chairs, designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Mullca 511 Chair Designer Gaston Cavaillon, France, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
Group of metal and wooden Mullca 511 school chairs Designer by Gaston Cavaillon - manufacturer Lafa
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Single Medea Chair by Italian Designer V.Nobili, 1955, Plywood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and famous Medea chair designed by Vittorio Nobili, in 1955. The plywood shell is
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Plywood

21st Century Metallic Austin Bar Chair Polished Gun Metal Steel Leather
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
World's Live Music Capital,Porus Studio designers conceived the Austin Bar Chair. As the Sixth Street has
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Steel

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret designed the LC2 chair, also known as the Cassina armchair. Their design debuted at the 1927 Autumn Salon in Paris, France. On 1st 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Le Corbusier chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.