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Mid-Century modern italian 1970 Armchair Design by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
1970s vintage armchair, Italian manufacture, design by Mario Bellini, Cassina production. The armchair has an orange leather upholstery Vintage design in good condition; but the leat...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Orange Leather Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful orange leather club chair with a terrific vintage mod aesthetic! Broken-in orange leather seating provides plush comfort in style and brass leg accents are sure to add a to...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Brass

Kastrup Chair In Cognac Leather Model AP40 By Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The AP40 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958, is a remarkable part of the minimalist Kastrup series, which is still in use in the welcoming interior of Copenhagen Airpor...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather

Set of 4 RIMA Pan Am Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 pan am dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA,1960s. Chromed Steel and Leather. H80 x W62 x D62 cm. Seat Height 46 cm. Excellent condition except for a minor defect on...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

De Sede Stepped Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
By Christophe Marchand, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/101 longue chair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

De Sede Leather Beanbag Longue Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-9087/60 beanbag chair by De Sede. Styrofoam ball filling.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

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Leather

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Suede Circle Balloon Chair from Lusch & Co
By Lusch Erzeugnis, Lusch & Co
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This circle chair or balloon chair was designed by Lusch Erzeugnis for Lusch & Co, in Germany during the 1960s. It features a black metal frame and suede leather seat. This chair is ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal

De Sede Smooth Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
By Christophe Marchand, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/01 longue chair by de Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Leather Eames DKX-1 Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of orange leather Eames DKX-1 side chairs for Herman Miller with original labels. Two pairs available. Sold as-is. Please note wear in leather upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Handwoven Mexican Midcentury Inspired Cali Lounge Chair, Steel and Leather
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This handwoven midcentury inspired Cali lounge chair is a unique creation by León León Design from Mexico City, a modern version of the famous Acapulco chair. The Cali Natural Leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Scandi Sheepskin and Oak Lounge Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
A stylish armchair handmade in the UK by our team of skilled craftsmen. The chair is made from a solid English oak frame with sculptural arms. The upholstery is made from ethi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Organic Modern Chairs

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Sheepskin

Scandi Sheepskin and Oak Lounge Chair
Scandi Sheepskin and Oak Lounge Chair
H 28.75 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Yellow and Red Natural Suede Leather Lounge Fifties Chairs by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two leather balloon chairs designed by Hans Olsen in the 1950s, is very comfortable and has a very characteristic and identifiable shape. The piece comprises a black metal fra...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Set of four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, cognac leather, Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Wrapped in Luxurious Cognac Leather, a testament to Arne Jacobsen's visionary design. These chairs, a classic manifestation of...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Roundback Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a rounded back, three legs, and rich leather upholstery, this vintage roundback chair is perfect for adding mid-century style to any space. Please confirm item location with sel...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Roundback Chair
Mid-Century Modern Roundback Chair
H 29 in W 25 in D 22 in
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau Set of Six 'Movie' Dining Chairs
By Poltrona Frau, Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, set of six armchairs model 'Movie', metal and leather, Italy, 1984. Set of six of Italian armchairs in a bright color combination. The seat are padd...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Franco Bizzozzero - Enrico Pellizoni 10 Orange Leather "Bizzy" Stacking Chairs
By Enrico Pellizzoni, Franco Bizzozzero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Model: Bizzy chair. A set of ten chairs by Italian designer Franco Bizzozero for Enrico Pellizzoni. With sleek and clean lines, this design features a trim chromed sled base, and fin...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Steel

Stately Saddle Leather Lounge Library Chairs by Soft Line
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a pair of stately real soft saddle leather lounge chairs by Soft Line Approximate measurements in inch...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

De Sede Smooth Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
By De Sede, Christophe Marchand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/01 longue chair by de Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mao Orange Leather Bag Chair by Viola Tonucci
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
This refined beanbag chair is wrapped carefully in a single piece of orange leather, its folds resembling those of origami. The chair, taking on the shape of the face of a cat, makes...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mao Orange Leather Bag Chair by Viola Tonucci
Mao Orange Leather Bag Chair by Viola Tonucci
H 18.12 in W 28.35 in D 16.54 in
De Sede Leather Beanbag Longue Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-9087/60 beanbag chair by De Sede. Styrofoam ball filling.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ghidini 1961 Katana Lounge Chair in Leather and Burnished Brass, Paolo Rizzatto
By Paolo Rizzatto, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in the proportions of the structural elements of the product. In the elliptical leg, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Stepped Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
By Christophe Marchand, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/101 longue chair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Zen Chair by Christian Werner
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This chair's minimalist lines are synonymous with great elegance, as its super-thin, sinuous profile creates a barely-there silhouette. Its cantilever base of rectangular steel plate...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Zen Chair by Christian Werner
Zen Chair by Christian Werner
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Grasso Armchair in Orange Leather by BD Barcelona
By Stephen Burks, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grasso is an intuitive and immediate response to both aspect's of BD's heritage and culture. In many ways, the concept of extreme visual comfort is both a starting point and an end g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Anglo Indian Style Embossed Leather Sling Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of Anglo Indian style sling chairs featuring lush brown leather seats hand stitched and embossed with elephants and palm trees from Sri Lanka and stretched over Classic ...
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20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Chairs

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Leather

Customizable Tacchini Isola Lounge Chair Designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Tacchini, Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in New York, NY
In waiting spaces, people naturally tend to assume a relaxed posture, particularly while using their computer, laptop or smartphone for work or to pass the time. This consideration w...
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric

Set of 6 Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Designed by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, crafted by Fritz Hansen, elegantly clad in sumptuous cognac classic leather upholstery. These iconic chairs, a testament to Ja...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Sculptural Contemporary Kitchen Counter Stool Brass Metal & Tobacco Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools including the pneumatic spring type, GLOOH, aside from having an extensive range and comfor...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

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Leather

Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool  by KFF
Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool  by KFF
H 41.74 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Bold Orange Armchair
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Sober and inviting, this stunning armchair flaunts a clean and essential design of minimalist style. Defined by soft and curved lines, it rests on a brass structure upholstered on th...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bold Orange Armchair
Bold Orange Armchair
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Chairs by Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 with Leather, 1980
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, meticulously reimagined with a touch of character and charm through patinated cognac leather upholstery. These iconic chairs, ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

William Katavolos Leather Swivel Sling Chair
By William Katavolos
Located in Providence, RI
William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather Swivel Sling Chair circa 1966. Full hide leather and steel. The chair measures 31" deep x 28" wide x 38" tall, and has a seat height of 18".
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Ghidini 1961 Katana Lounge Chair in Leather & Polished Brass by Paolo Rizzatto
By Paolo Rizzatto, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in the proportions of the structural elements of the product. In the elliptical leg, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Orange Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The chair 'Berserker' is made of mirror polished stainless steel with upholstering in genuine orange leather. Tipping over the chair it turns into a side-table which also contains a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Leather Chair
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Stratford, CT
Meubles Chapo Re-Edition, 2008.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm, Leather, Oak, Wood

Leather Chair
Leather Chair
H 31 in W 17 in D 17 in
Midcentury Brass Bench with Saddle Stitched Leather Cushion
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern Brass Bench features a nude colored saddle stitched leather cushion. Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous wi...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Knoll Studio Volo Tan Leather Barcelona Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Presents a Knoll Studio Barcelona chair and ottoman in leather. Original makers mark is embossed on the back of the solid polished steel frame. Complete with the signature of the ico...
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Giorgio Saporiti Post-Modern Suede Flower Chair by Il Loft
By Il Loft, Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Portland, ME
Post-Modern Flower Chair in primary color scheme, designed by Giorgio Saporiti. Made by Il Loft of Italy, circa 1990. Each Saporiti Flower chair is completely unique. The chair's or...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

French Modern Shagreen Armchair by R and Y Augousti, Paris, 1980s
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
French modern Shagreen armchair by R and Y Augousti, Paris, 1980s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Shagreen

Moduline Leather Chairs with Steel Legs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Son
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of lounge chairs in reddish brown leather on steel legs. Designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind as part of the Moduline series in 1961 and manufactured by Fran...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cow Horn Chair with Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cow horn chair in a burnt orange leather with matching ottoman. The ottoman measures 14" W x 14" D x 13" H.
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Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather

Cow Horn Chair with Ottoman
Cow Horn Chair with Ottoman
H 40 in W 25 in D 22 in
Elbert Chair: Leather + Steel, (New York Version) Jordan Mozer, USA, 1988/2006
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Jordan Mozer (b.1958) Elbert Chair: Times Square Variation 2006: Custom Dyed Leather and Powder Coated Steel. Made in the US. 31" high x 25" deep x 18" wide. (79 cm high x 63.5 cm d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Chairs Chromed Steel Gaetano Descalzi Style, Restored, Leather Uphfoltered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant and sturdy set of six chairs chiavarine Gaetano Descalzi style, in chromed steel, restored and leather upholstered Measures cm: H 84\45 W 40 D 43.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Chairs, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sofia, BG
A rare pair of lovely and and especially charming chairs by the famous French designer Charlotte Perriand, made in the 1950s. The metal structure is painted in black, that is very ra...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

BO Leather chair
By Giacomo Tomazzi
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
With a strong influence of the furniture designs of Lina Bo Bardi, Paulo Mendes da Rocha and Flávio de Carvalho this chair has a low and relaxed seating. The 90cm diameter circle imp...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

BO Leather chair
BO Leather chair
H 30.32 in W 36.23 in D 38.19 in
Maison Jansen, Set of Eight Chairs in Orange Suede and Brass with Swan Details
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Maison Jansen Set of eight chairs with swan details Orange suede, brass France, 1960. Measures: H 76 x W 48 x D 48 cm. H 29 7/8 x W 18 7/8 x D 18 7/8 inch.
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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paul Mandarino Chairs by Sotow, Made in Italy
By Sotow
Located in Firenze, IT
Suede piping on contrasting bright tones produces a neo-retro quality, finished with a uniquely organic compound paint and polish to prevent rust. Handcrafted in Italy from high-stre...
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Iron

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 boxed attached leather upholstery. Recently shipped from the South of England.
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Vintage 1960s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gorgeous Pair of Faux Sheepskin Stools with Wooden Legs
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A gorgeous pair of faux sheepskin stools with thick wooden legs, circa 1980. Good condition.
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin

Scimitar Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Preben Fabricius (1931-1984) and Jørgen Kastholm (1931-2007): Scimitar chair / Horseshoe chair / Model IS-63. Easy chair with leather upholstery mounted on a stainless steel base. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Paulin Lounge Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin Artifort chair in natural leather.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin Lounge Chair
Pierre Paulin Lounge Chair
H 38 in W 32 in D 27 in
Unique French Walnut Barley Twist Leather Armchair, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS - French walnut barley twist armchair - Vintage leather - Nail heads ORIGIN - France, 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Set of Six Dining Chairs Designed by Paolo Buffa made in Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa set of six high back walnut dining room chairs, each with bow shaped backs and scalloped slats and brass finials. Made in 1940 in Milan. Leather seats. Great quality.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four 1920s Tall Spanish Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Tall chairs with wooden frame and brown leather upholstery.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Set of Four 1920s Tall Spanish Chairs
Set of Four 1920s Tall Spanish Chairs
H 40.75 in W 16.5 in D 23 in
"Exquis"chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1960's
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Brussels , BE
Very comfortabl and elegant pair of chairs.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Tucroma Leather Chairs by G. Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic set of 8 vintage chairs by Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani, Italy 1970s. Chromed tubular steel and orange leather. Very rare. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

20th Century Pair of Art Deco Style French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A gorgeous pair French leather club chairs, circa 1950. These armchairs have perennially oozed class and sophistication from the day they were made in the middle of the 20th century ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather, Pine

Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This stunning Mid-Century Modern lounge chair is an early production PK22 lounge chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm in the middle of the 1950s. The chair was produced by E.Kold Christe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Orange Animal Skin Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of orange animal skin chairs available on 1stDibs. We have 104 antique and vintage orange animal skin chairs in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of orange animal skin chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Orange animal skin chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made orange animal skin chairs over the years, but those made by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and De Sede are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Orange Animal Skin Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,426, while they’re typically $490 on the low end and $32,000 highest priced.

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.