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Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Palm Springs, CA
" high. Seat height is 15". Chair bases have been professionally refinished. Chairs have been
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Slat Back Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a reupholstered and refinished chair, it lacks the original cloth label, but construction exactly
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair Refinished and Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant clean lined lounge chair, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1950s. This chair is
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970's Wingback Chairs Refinished & Reupholstered - a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage pair of wing chairs for sale. They are from the 1970's, and have been professionally
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Tomlinson Lounge Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Atlanta, GA
. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your choice of
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Custom Refinished Vintage Dixie Faux Bamboo Vanity Chair
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's Palm Beach Regency faux bamboo small side or vanity chair by Dixie has been
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Ebonized Modernism Side Chair: Refinished Bent Wood with High Backrest Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into a world of elegance with our expertly restored Modernism side chair. Handcrafted from
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Foam, Bentwood, Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer

Tall Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson Refinished and Reupholstered
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Atlanta, GA
, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Torben Lind Refinished Reupholstered
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Knudsen for France and Sons, Denmark, circa 1960s. This chair is currently being refinished and
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Restored Refinished Danish Johannes Andersen Chair Custom Reupholstery Included
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Organic shaped side chair in teak designed by the Danish designer Johannes Andersen. The
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Teak

Paul McCobb Mid Century Lounge Chairs Refinished & Reupholstered In Your Fabric
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ib Kofod Larsen Style Lounge Chairs Refinished & Reupholstered in Ivory Boucle
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, in the style of Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. They
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Tall Curvaceous Antler Back Lounge Chair Refinished Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
, American, circa 1950s. This chair is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb Dining Chairs Set of Six Refinished & Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Line, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

T.H Robsjohn Gibbings Dining Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
, American, circa 1950s. These dining chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

1940s Set of 6 Refinished Mahogany Klismos Lyre Back Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s Set of 6 Refinished Mahogany Klismos Lyre Back dining Chairs with 4 side chairs and two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

A Set of 2 Heron Chairs with Ottomans - Newly Refinished and Reupholstered
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko
Located in Playa Del Rey, CA
Designed in 1966, the Heron rocking chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko is one of the most
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Sikes Wooden Swivel Office Chair
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Munster, IN
Industrial beauty at its most ingenious - this vintage Sikes swivel office chair is a treasure
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sikes Wooden Swivel Office Chair
Vintage Sikes Wooden Swivel Office Chair
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of Six Refinished Poul Volther Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery
By Poul Volther, FDB Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
Stolefabrik. The chairs have been checked and refinished by our cabinetmaker to insure that they are in very
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Twelve Refinished Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
you want them in your home, The chairs have been checked and refinished by our cabinetmaker to insure
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak

Refinished Pair of Victorian Style Press Back Spiral Maple Chairs with Cane Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A recently refinished pair of Victorian style press back spiral maple chairs with cane seat. Cane
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

1970's Set Of Six Refinished Danish Oak Veneered Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
1970's Set Of Six Danish Veneered Oak Dining Chairs The chairs with their colorfull 1970's
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1970s Danish Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak

Six Erik Buch Refinished Dining Chairs in Solid Teak, Custom Upholstery
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Erik Buch Refinished dining chairs in solid teak, custom upholstery The chairs feature a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of C. 1953 Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chair Wood Refinished Red Aniline
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Listed for sale is an original pair of circa 1953 production Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) chairs
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1950s American Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of 12 mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher set of Six Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of six mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Original French 1940s Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
Set of six fine original French Modernist beech wood dining chairs in the style of Jules Leleu
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Refinished Danish Erik Buch Armchair in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
and backrest that ensures a comfortable experience not only for the eye. The chairs have been checked
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 8 Kipp Stewart Dining Chairs - Refinished & Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Calvin Furniture, Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered, and can be completed in your choice of
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Erik Buch Set of Eight Refinished Rosewood Dining Chairs Inc, Re-Upholstery
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored and refinished dining chairs in rosewood with floating seats designed
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Erik Buch Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Black Leather
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
, Scandinavian aesthetic and not least a comfortable seat. The chairs have been restored and refinished by our
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Eight Poul Volther Refinished Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Poul Volther, FDB Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 8 dining chairs in oak designed by Poul Volther for FDB Møbler in 1954. The chairs have
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Five Erik Buch Refinished Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Inc. Reupholstery
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 5 Danish rosewood dining chairs designed by Erik Buch and produced by Ørun Møbler in the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Six French Empire Style Dining Chairs Refinished in Your Color Choice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six French Empire style dining chairs, France, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being
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1960s French Empire Revival Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Refinished and Upholstered Conversation Set by Woodard Salterini
By Salterini, Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Cumberland, RI
Refinished and upholstered conversation set by Woodard Salterini. This set will be
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons Lounge, Refinished / Mohair
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in St. Louis, MO
Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons lounge chair circa 1950s completely restored with medium
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mohair

Set of 4 Vintage Faux Bamboo Mahogany and Cane Armchairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charleston, SC
both cushions 19.5”. Newly refinished frames, original caning with no damage. These versatile chairs
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1980s American Anglo-Indian Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Refinished Nichols and Stone Maple Comb Back Maple Windsor Armchair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
matching side chairs available in our inventory, refinished as well. Measures 23.5" w x 21"D x 32.25"H.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Maple

Chair by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
and 27" high. Seat height is 12". Chair has been professionally refinished.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Chair by Don Shoemaker
Chair by Don Shoemaker
H 27 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Castle Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a VERY unique set of 10 {Slot Stolar} Castle Chairs. these are Solid Wood chairs NO Resin
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1960s Swedish Gustavian Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Castle Chairs
Swedish Gustavian Castle Chairs
H 40 in W 20 in D 19 in
Ernest Race Flamingo Chair
By Ernest Race
Located in Solihull, GB
The Flamingo chair was designed by Ernest Race for Race furniture and manufactured from 1959 - 1962
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool

Ernest Race Flamingo Chair
Ernest Race Flamingo Chair
H 38.59 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful set of 2 Mexican modernist 'Yucatan' dining chairs designed by Edmond J. Spence made of
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Mahogany

Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs
Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs
H 32 in W 24 in D 19 in
Leather Mid Century Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W26.5 D30 H31 SW24 SD21 SH16 AH21 1960’s Mid Century Modern fully refinished and newly upholstered
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Mid Century Lounge Chair
Leather Mid Century Lounge Chair
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl 'Fireplace Chair' for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1946 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, the Model BO-59 lounge chair is a rare design equally
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Finn Juhl 'Fireplace Chair' for Bovirke
Finn Juhl 'Fireplace Chair' for Bovirke
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Audoux Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
refinished Each chair has a unique level of wear to the wood and rope Please reference photos Additional
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

1980s Vintage Horseshoe Chairs - Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Super cool and comfortable chairs. The leather is worn (see pictures) but no tears. Can be used as
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous slipper chairs, American, circa 1940s. Glamorous form with dramatic scroll backs
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sven Markelius Style Dark Stained Birch Stacking Chairs
By Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lightly refinished Sven Markelius style dark stained birch stacking chairs. In lightly refinished
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Dining Chair in Beige, Europe, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
varnish. The chair has been completely restored - the wood has been polished and refinished, the new
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Beech

Midcentury Dining Chair in Beige, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Dining Chair in Beige, Europe, 1960s
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Toledo Desk Chair, Mid Century, United States
Located in New York, NY
Mid century American Toledo desk chair with wood seat and back. Swivel top. Steel base. Recently
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Mid-20th Century North American Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

HENRI LANCEL Chairs - Cité University D' Antony
By Henri Lancel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of chairs by Henri Lancel for Cité University d'Antony France, circa 1956 Constructed of
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1950s French Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edward Wormley design swivel lounge chairs for Dunbar, model #5609 Refinished and reupholstered in
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1960s American Refinished Vintage Chairs

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Four Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern set by Hans Wegner refinished in black. Paper cord seats, sculpted frames
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Pair of Dujo Chairs by Gonzalo Cordoba Cuba - 1950s
By Gonzalo Cordoba
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Dujo Chairs by Gonzalo Cordoba, Cuba - 1950s. Refinished and reupholstered in goat skin.
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1950s Cuban Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Mahogany

Set of 6 Midcentury Grey Bouclé Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Unique set of six chairs manufactured in Poland in the 1960s, designed by Rajmund Halas. The
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Beech

Beige Wool Shell Dining Chair by Lesniewski, 1960s
By Leśniewski
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Beautiful dining chair with a modernist silhouette, design around 1962, manufactured by Slupskie
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Six Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. Have not been refinished, in original
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Pair of Midcentury Poppy Red Button Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury button back chairs with splayed back legs. Chairs are covered in a nubby poppy
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Studio Adirondack Southwest Chairs and Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
professionally refinished. We left the original naugahyde on the seats. Small chair measures 20" wide, 24" deep
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1960s American Adirondack Refinished Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Refinished Vintage Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of refinished vintage chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique refinished vintage chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Refinished vintage chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Refinished vintage chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made refinished vintage chairs over the years, but those made by Erik Buch, Kai Kristiansen and Steelcase are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Refinished Vintage Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,748, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $18,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Refinished Vintage Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.