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Carved Walnut Pedro Friedeberg Style Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Montreal, QC
Carved Walnut Pedro Friedeberg style hand chair.
Category
1980s American Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pedro Friedeberg Style Carved Hand Chair Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This Surrealist modern style hand chair is inspired by the original design of Pedro Friedeberg
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Uccle, BE
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Gold Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Pedro Friedeberg
Gold Hand Chair.
Gold leaf over wood.
Signed inside the base.
Includes
Category
1960s Surrealist Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pedro Friedeberg 1970's Gold Leaf and Mahogany Hand - Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
An iconic 1970's carved mahogany wood with gold leaf Hand - Chair by Italian - born Mexican artist
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Carved Hand Chair Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern finely detailed studio carved hand chair, circa 1970s, in the Style
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Hand Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho lounge chair. A chic hand carved hand design. Carved from a solid piece of
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern finely detailed studio carved hand chair, circa 1970s, in the Style
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand Chairs in black
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Pedro Friedeberg Gold Hand Chair.
Gold leaf over wood.
Signed inside the base.
Includes certificate
Category
1960s Surrealist Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Carved Hand Chair after Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in NYC, NY
A unique, hand-carved wood chair in the shape of a cupped hand with detailing down to the wrinkles
Category
1950s French Folk Art Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Monumental purple leather pop surrealist hand chair. Rare piece that was purchased from a Palm
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Resin Cast Hand Chairs, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Italian mid century red resin cast chairs. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height
Category
1960s European Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Resin
Vintage 1960s Pedro Friedberge Style Wood Hand Chair
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Beautiful wood hand motif sculpture chair made from a single stump. A true work of stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pr. Vintage Hand Carved Miniature Hand Chairs after Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Pair of miniature vintage carved wood hand child's chairs, or objet d'art after the iconic Pedro
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair in Solid Honduran Mahogany 1960s Signed
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mexican Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1960
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Camden, ME
A finely detailed studio carved cocobolo hand chair crafted in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Cocobolo
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in White-- One Piece
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Madison, WI
. We also have a Black chair, sold separately, pictured here.
The RMIC hand chair made its first
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Photo Of Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Naomi Savage
Located in Surfside, FL
This depicts a chair in the manner of Mexican surrealist modernist Pedro Friedeberg with a dried
Category
1980s Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Silver Gelatin
1950s Four in Hand Space Saving Nesting Chairs
Located in Garnerville, NY
in the largest example. The Four In Hand chairs have been re-upholstered and are room ready
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Masonite, Plywood
Restored Vintage 1980s Fiberglass Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sophisticated design inspiration, this sculpted hand chair is ready to enhance your space with elegance and
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Paint, Lacquer, Fiberglass
20th Century Italian Hand Carved and Hand Painted Colourful Chair
Located in Sofia, BG
Early 20th century French exquisite and beautifully hand carved and colourfully hand painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Hand-Carved Kubbestol Chair, Norway or Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Hand-Carved Kubbestol Chair, Norway or Denmark
Offered for sale is an extremely
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hand carved Chippendale influenced miniature 2 seat chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand carved Chippendale influenced miniature 2 seat chair circa 1990.
Here we have a fine example
Category
Late 20th Century English Chippendale Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina and details on the arms and legs of this hand carved teak chair. Circa 1950. Full
Category
1950s Primitive Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Boho Italian Hand Painted Arm Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho arm chair. A chic Italian hand painted floral design. An all over patina
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Pair of Balinese Hand-Carved Hardwood Elephant Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of chairs in the shape of elephants. Each chair is hand-carved from a single piece
Category
1960s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Rosewood Hand Carved Oriental Corner Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage rosewood hand carved oriental corner chair
Chic solid rosewood oriental corner chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Hand Carved Tunisian Lounge Chair
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Hand carved lounge chair from a single piece of dense wood. Beautiful hand carved details and
Category
1950s Tunisian Tribal Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hand-Painted Cat Chair, 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meet the perfect throne for feline enthusiasts and art connoisseurs alike! This hand-painted, one
Category
1990s Folk Art Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved "Knight" High Back Chair, 1960s Spain
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare hand carved and hand painted knight chair, Spain 1960s.
Category
1960s Spanish Primitive Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Mid Century Hand Painted Neoclassical Cock Fighting Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of neoclassical cock fighting chairs with lyre backs and swivel seats. Hand painted
Category
1950s French Neoclassical Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Set of Four Hand-Stitched Leather and Chrome Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very chic Italian chairs with exceptional design that gives a very sleek and attractive profile
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Bohemian Reeded Hand Woven Straw Basket Chair / Laundry Basket Seat
Located in Leicester, GB
seat or side chair.
The seat is in great condition for its age. some small breaks to the rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Straw
H 26.38 in Dm 17.33 in
Hand Welded Unusual Steel Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual handmade and welded steel chair in new upholstery. This chair was thought to have been
Category
1970s American Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1960s African Ceremonial Chief Chairs Hand Carved Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s High Quality Pair of Sculptural Form African Chief Ceremonial Folding Chairs Geometric
Category
1960s African Tribal Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of hand wrought iron naturalistics chairs France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Exquisite and unique pair of hand wrought iron naturalistic chairs France circa 1960
Oak seat
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Norwegian Carved Kubbestol Chairs Hand-Carved Tree Trunks with Birds and Turkey
Located in Miami, FL
Norwegian Carved Kubbestol Chairs Hand-Carved Tree Trunks, Birds and Turkey
Offered for sale is
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 20.75 in
Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-sculpted chair, Brazilian hardwood (Vinhático), Brazil, 1980s
This
Category
1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Hand Made Aluminum Club Chair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
One of a kind, hand made by unknown artist in solid aluminum, chair is very well made, heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Very Rare & Super Decorative Antique-Like Hand Woven Rattan Beach Chair for Kids
Located in Lisse, NL
Organically beautiful and durable beach chair for children, circa 1965.
This rare and all
Category
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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H 37 in W 17.7 in D 18.9 in
Pair Gilt Thrones Arm Chairs Hand Carved Lions Heads
Located in Potters Bar, GB
More bling than a Made In Chelsea series, you are viewing a pair of large gilt thrones
Hand carved
Category
1980s Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Leaf Chair After Bartolozzi and Maioli
By Bartolozzi & Maioli
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho hand carved leaf chair. Done in the manner of Bartolozzi and Maioli
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
Artist Made Hand Painted and Signed Unique Set of Three Vegetable Garden Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique set of three hand painted, artist made vegetable chairs. Although my daughters told me
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-sculpted chair, model ‘Pilão’, Brazilian hardwood, Brazil, 1975
This
Category
1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Hand carved reclining Lobi chair with geometric details, West Africa, circa 1940s-1950s. Made from
Category
1950s Burkinabe Tribal Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 24.22 in W 7.09 in D 31.89 in
Pair of 1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker on Wood Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of vintage 1950s Spanish hand woven wicker on wood chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Pair of 1970s Spanish Bamboo and Hand Woven Wicker Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1970s Spanish bamboo and hand woven wicker chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage Modernist Hand Forged Iron Accent Chair Newly Upholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modernist Hand Forged Iron Accent Chair Newly Upholstered in Holly Hunt Dewpoint Leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Iron
Hand-crafted Primitive Design Solid Wood Pair of Chairs, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Hand-crafted Primitive Design Solid Wood Pair of Chairs, 1950s, Italy
Wear consistent with age and
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 10.63 in D 18.51 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
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1970s Spanish Vintage Hand Woven Lace Wicker Chair w/ Original Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish hand woven lace wicker chair with original upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wicker
H 42.13 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Elegant Set of 8 French Hand Stenciled Country Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
A refined set of 8 French Country dining chairs with fine woodcraft, and details. The chairs have
Category
1960s French French Provincial Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
José Zanine Caldas, Banco Pilão, Hand-Sculpted Chair, Signed, Brazil, 1970s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Hand-sculpted chair by José Zanine Caldas, Circa 1970s.
This chair was made of Brazilian hard
Category
1970s Brazilian Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 27.17 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
20th Century Danish Vintage Beech Wood Hand Carved Geometrical Swivel Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century Danish vintage swivel chairs hand carved of beech wood with square seats. Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Hand Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
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Retro Hand Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of retro hand chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro hand chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are all kinds of retro hand chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro hand chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern retro hand chairs are of considerable interest. Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik each produced beautiful retro hand chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Retro Hand Chairs?
Prices for retro hand chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro hand chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $143,438, while the average can fetch as much as $3,247.
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 Retro Hand Chairs
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist 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.
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