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Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in São Paulo, BR
Joaquim Tenreiro, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, created The First Chair in 1942. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.

Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.

H 20 in W 17.5 in D 33.5 in
French Togo Chair in Light Brown Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first chair ever made
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

French Togo Chair in Light Brown Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
French Togo Chair in Light Brown Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

French Togo Chair in Light Brown Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 40.16 in
1940s Vintage Evans Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Dcw 5-2-5 Chair
By Herman Miller, Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The first chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the DCW changed mid century modernism forever. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1940s Vintage Evans Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Dcw 5-2-5 Chair
1940s Vintage Evans Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Dcw 5-2-5 Chair

1940s Vintage Evans Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Dcw 5-2-5 Chair

H 28.75 in W 19.38 in D 21.75 in
Africa Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
significance, being the first chair made by Max Alto in 1975. They have been displayed at the M.O.M.A. New York
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Africa Chairs
Africa Chairs

Africa Chairs

H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
French Togo Chair in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1974.
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first chair ever made
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

French Togo Chair in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1974.
French Togo Chair in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1974.

French Togo Chair in Green Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1974.

H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 40.16 in
1940s Vintage Evans Herman Miller Eames Ash Dcw 5-2-5 Chair
By Herman Miller, Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The first chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the DCW changed mid century modernism forever. This ash
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

1940s Vintage Evans Herman Miller Eames Ash Dcw 5-2-5 Chair
1940s Vintage Evans Herman Miller Eames Ash Dcw 5-2-5 Chair

1940s Vintage Evans Herman Miller Eames Ash Dcw 5-2-5 Chair

H 28.75 in W 19.38 in D 21.75 in
Mid-century Modern Green Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Vitra
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in London, GB
1967, making history as the first chair to be manufactured in a single piece from plastic. The most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid-century Modern Green Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Vitra
Mid-century Modern Green Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Vitra

Mid-century Modern Green Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Vitra

H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair
By James de Wulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The first chair design by James de Wulf. Weighing 750 pounds, the Block Chair is a grounded
Category

2010s American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair
James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair

James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair

H 27 in W 28 in D 39 in
First Wood and Metal Chair, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The First chair in enameled wood and metal, was originally designed in 1983 by Michele De Lucchi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

First Wood and Metal Chair, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
First Wood and Metal Chair, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection

First Wood and Metal Chair, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection

H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
French Togo Chair in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first chair ever made
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

French Togo Chair in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
French Togo Chair in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

French Togo Chair in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 40.16 in
Series of 6 Rey chairs by Dietiker, circa 1971
By Dietiker
Located in LYON, FR
perfectly stable. With its highly rounded edges and curved back, it was the first chair to be patented with
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Series of 6 Rey chairs by Dietiker, circa 1971
Series of 6 Rey chairs by Dietiker, circa 1971

Series of 6 Rey chairs by Dietiker, circa 1971

H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Swedish Antique rustic Stamp chair folk Art " Kubb "chair
Located in Boden, SE
is probably the first chair. It is found on depictions from the Viking Age and the Middle Ages, but
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Antique rustic Stamp chair folk Art " Kubb "chair
19th Century Swedish Antique rustic Stamp chair folk Art " Kubb "chair

19th Century Swedish Antique rustic Stamp chair folk Art " Kubb "chair

H 26.78 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare bamboo Lounge Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
By Ubunji Kidokoro
Located in Uccle, BE
This is probably one of the first chairs made and later models have the Stamp Tokyo Japan came
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Rare bamboo Lounge Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
Rare bamboo Lounge Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro

Rare bamboo Lounge Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro

H 26.58 in W 20.87 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
first chair born of the Alvar Aalto - Otto Korhonen collaboration that went on to influence and change
Category

Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem
Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem

Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem

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H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Dakota Jackson "PFM" Modern Upholstered Club Chairs or Dining Armchairs, Pair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern "PFM" club chairs or dining armchairs. The PFM was the first chair to
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Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Dakota Jackson "PFM" Modern Upholstered Club Chairs or Dining Armchairs, Pair
Dakota Jackson "PFM" Modern Upholstered Club Chairs or Dining Armchairs, Pair

Dakota Jackson "PFM" Modern Upholstered Club Chairs or Dining Armchairs, Pair

H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Pair of "Scandia" Lounge Chairs by Georg Eknes for Hans Brattrud
By Hans Battrud
Located in Chesham, GB
and architect. Experimenting with wood bending techniques, he designed the first chairs in his iconic
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of "Scandia" Lounge Chairs by Georg Eknes for Hans Brattrud
Pair of "Scandia" Lounge Chairs by Georg Eknes for Hans Brattrud

Pair of "Scandia" Lounge Chairs by Georg Eknes for Hans Brattrud

H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Joe Columbo Elda Lounge Armchair Chair Vintage c 1970's
By Joe Colombo
Located in Chicago, IL
the first chair with a fully self-supporting fiberglass frame. The "Elda" Armchair features seven
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Joe Columbo Elda Lounge Armchair Chair Vintage c 1970's
Joe Columbo Elda Lounge Armchair Chair Vintage c 1970's

Joe Columbo Elda Lounge Armchair Chair Vintage c 1970's

H 36.5 in W 37.5 in D 36 in
Limited Series Original Tom Dixon, Flame Cut Chair - 2000s
By Tom Dixon
Located in Renens, CH
on offer the first chair from a series of 12; these chairs become rarely available and they make
Category

Early 2000s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Limited Series Original Tom Dixon, Flame Cut Chair - 2000s
Limited Series Original Tom Dixon, Flame Cut Chair - 2000s

Limited Series Original Tom Dixon, Flame Cut Chair - 2000s

H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Nicos Zographos Cantilever Bronze Base Lounge Chair CH28 in Carmel Leather
By Nicos Zographos
Located in St. Louis, MO
. The CH28 lounge became the first chair in the Zograhos collection, and was awarded the NCBI top
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Nicos Zographos Cantilever Bronze Base Lounge Chair CH28 in Carmel Leather
Nicos Zographos Cantilever Bronze Base Lounge Chair CH28 in Carmel Leather

Nicos Zographos Cantilever Bronze Base Lounge Chair CH28 in Carmel Leather

H 28 in W 28 in D 28 in
Mid Century Glossy Orange Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
is the '290' chair. This was the first chair that could be produced by injection molding in a single
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Glossy Orange Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Mid Century Glossy Orange Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974

Mid Century Glossy Orange Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Glossy Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
is the '290' chair. This was the first chair that could be produced by injection molding in a single
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Glossy Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Mid Century Glossy Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974

Mid Century Glossy Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Rey Chair Scarlet Red by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, in Collaboration with Hay
By Bruno Rey
Located in Dubai, AE
, it was the first chair to be patented with Dietiker’s unique screwless wood-to-metal connection and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Rey Chair Scarlet Red by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, in Collaboration with Hay
Rey Chair Scarlet Red by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, in Collaboration with Hay

Rey Chair Scarlet Red by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, in Collaboration with Hay

H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Set of Six Glossy Orange Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
is the '290' chair. This was the first chair that could be produced by injection molding in a single
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of Six Glossy Orange Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Set of Six Glossy Orange Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974

Set of Six Glossy Orange Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
designer. One of his most famous designs is the '290' chair. This was the first chair that could be
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974

Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Single Dakota Jackson PFM Upholstered Dining / Arm Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Stamford, CT
arm or side chair. The PFM was the first chair to become a standard in the Dakota Jackson Line
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Single Dakota Jackson PFM Upholstered Dining / Arm Chair
Mid-Century Modern Single Dakota Jackson PFM Upholstered Dining / Arm Chair

Mid-Century Modern Single Dakota Jackson PFM Upholstered Dining / Arm Chair

H 34 in W 24.75 in D 25.5 in
Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern materials, design, and industry. The ladder-back chair was one of the most popular chairs of its
Category

20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century
Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century

Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century

H 43.51 in W 16.93 in D 19.3 in
Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
designer. One of his most famous designs is the '290' chair. This was the first chair that could be
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974

Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Mid-century Grasshopper chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll (1950s)
By Knoll, Wohnbedarf, Eero Saarinen
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
actually the first chair designed for the Knoll company, and is now a design icon with the chair included
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Grasshopper chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll (1950s)
Mid-century Grasshopper chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll (1950s)

Mid-century Grasshopper chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll (1950s)

H 34.26 in W 28.75 in D 34.26 in
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
furniture and interiors. In 1939, Risom emigrated to the U.S. and in 1941 designed the first chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs

H 29.5 in W 27 in D 26 in
"First" Chair by Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the end of 1980 around the central figure of Ettore Sottsass. The group’s very first exhibition
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

"First" Chair by Michele De Lucchi
"First" Chair by Michele De Lucchi

"First" Chair by Michele De Lucchi

H 35 in W 24 in D 20 in
Kartell Chair Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli - Glossy White - Italy, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Model 4875 chair is the first chair in the world made of injection – molded polypropylene. Carlo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Chair Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli - Glossy White - Italy, 1970s
Kartell Chair Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli - Glossy White - Italy, 1970s

Kartell Chair Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli - Glossy White - Italy, 1970s

H 27.96 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
most famous Rietveld designs. The first chair design was made for the ‘Juryfreie Kunstschau’ in Berlin
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic

H 41.74 in W 28.75 in D 22.45 in
Lensvelt AVL Office Chair
By Atelier van Lieshout
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. The first chair in the AVL collection is the AVL Office Chair. This was specially designed because an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lensvelt AVL Office Chair
Lensvelt AVL Office Chair

Lensvelt AVL Office Chair

H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Nicely restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Lounge Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
was designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1946, it was actually the first chair designed for the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Nicely restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Lounge Chair
Nicely restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Lounge Chair

Nicely restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Lounge Chair

H 35.5 in W 25.65 in D 32 in
Bruno Ninaber Van Eyben 020 Chair Artifort 1977
By Bruno Ninaber van Eyben, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
provides the strength to make it a sturdy usable chair. The first chairs made by Artifort were made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Bruno Ninaber Van Eyben 020 Chair Artifort 1977
Bruno Ninaber Van Eyben 020 Chair Artifort 1977

Bruno Ninaber Van Eyben 020 Chair Artifort 1977

H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 20.87 in
Chair#3
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
: The first chair in this sequence is the so called Conoid chair by George Nakashima conceived in 1988
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair#3
Chair#3

Chair#3

H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Memphis Milano – First Chair – Michele de Lucchi – 1983
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Striking and bold, this chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1983 for Memphis will be a superb
Category

Vintage 1980s European Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Memphis Milano – First Chair – Michele de Lucchi – 1983
Memphis Milano – First Chair – Michele de Lucchi – 1983

Memphis Milano – First Chair – Michele de Lucchi – 1983

H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Memphis Milano – First Chair – Michele De Lucchi – 1983
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Striking and bold, this chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1983 for Memphis will be a superb
Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Memphis Milano – First Chair – Michele De Lucchi – 1983
Memphis Milano – First Chair – Michele De Lucchi – 1983

Memphis Milano – First Chair – Michele De Lucchi – 1983

H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis
By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic "First Chair" designed by Michelle de Lucchi for Memphis Milano 1983 in good condition, some
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis
First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis

First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis

H 35.43 in W 27 in D 18.11 in
Studio Apotroes Annie Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African
Located in San Antonio, TX
The first chair from our upcoming Annie Dining collection. Each chair in this collection of 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Studio Apotroes Annie Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African
Studio Apotroes Annie Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African

Studio Apotroes Annie Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African

H 36 in W 16 in D 18 in
Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 413 Burgundy Red Leather Dining Chairs, 1980
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
first produced in 1977, the CAB was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 413 Burgundy Red Leather Dining Chairs, 1980
Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 413 Burgundy Red Leather Dining Chairs, 1980

Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 413 Burgundy Red Leather Dining Chairs, 1980

H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Hans J. Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs oak, teak and papercord for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
label. The CH23 dining chair was one of the first chairs Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs oak, teak and papercord for Carl Hansen & Søn
Hans J. Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs oak, teak and papercord for Carl Hansen & Søn

Hans J. Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs oak, teak and papercord for Carl Hansen & Søn

H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Care upholstered armchair with black steel legs
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
small chair the first chair designed with much care a comfortable compact seat in which to take a break
Category

2010s South African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Care upholstered armchair with black steel legs
Care upholstered armchair with black steel legs

Care upholstered armchair with black steel legs

H 275.6 in W 204.73 in D 200.79 in
Studio Apotroes Annie Dining Collection Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African
Located in San Antonio, TX
The first chair from our upcoming Annie Dining collection. Each chair in this collection of 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Beech

Studio Apotroes Annie Dining Collection Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African
Studio Apotroes Annie Dining Collection Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African

Studio Apotroes Annie Dining Collection Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African

H 36 in W 16 in D 18 in
Set of Six Russian Neoclassic 'First Half of the 19th Century' Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Russian neoclassic 'first half of the 19th century' mahogany side chairs with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Russian Neoclassic 'First Half of the 19th Century' Side Chairs
Set of Six Russian Neoclassic 'First Half of the 19th Century' Side Chairs

Set of Six Russian Neoclassic 'First Half of the 19th Century' Side Chairs

H 34.25 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
Set of 7 First Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS
By Magis, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, set of 7 First model chairs by the Italian designer Stefano Giovannoni for
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Set of 7 First Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS
Set of 7 First Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS

Set of 7 First Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS

H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Meadow Chair
By The Good Living & Co.
Located in CHOJNICE, PL
Meadow is the first object designed for The Good Living&Co brand. in 2019. This simple and classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Chairs

Materials

Steel

Meadow Chair
Meadow Chair

Meadow Chair

H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 First Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS
By Magis, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
After Air-Chair, the first seat to use air-moulding technology, the chair First breaks new ground
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 First Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS
Set of 4 First Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS

Set of 4 First Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS

H 30.52 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Thor Larsen for Torlan Staffanstorp 'Ovalia' Egg Chair in Blue Fiberglass
By Torlan Staffanstorp, Thor Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Sweden, 1968-1978 In 1968, this postmodern 'Ovalia' Egg Chair was first presented at the Scandinavian
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Thor Larsen for Torlan Staffanstorp 'Ovalia' Egg Chair in Blue Fiberglass
Thor Larsen for Torlan Staffanstorp 'Ovalia' Egg Chair in Blue Fiberglass

Thor Larsen for Torlan Staffanstorp 'Ovalia' Egg Chair in Blue Fiberglass

H 51.97 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
Set of 2 First Dressed Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS
By Magis, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
After Air-Chair, the first seat to use air-moulding technology, the chair First breaks new ground
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 First Dressed Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS
Set of 2 First Dressed Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS

Set of 2 First Dressed Chair by Stefano Giovannoni for MAGIS

H 30.71 in W 20.28 in D 20.48 in
Arne Jacobsen, Set of 3 Chairs "3105", First Edition, Denmark, 1955
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of 3 chairs No. 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1955. This is the first
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen, Set of 3 Chairs "3105", First Edition, Denmark, 1955
Arne Jacobsen, Set of 3 Chairs "3105", First Edition, Denmark, 1955

Arne Jacobsen, Set of 3 Chairs "3105", First Edition, Denmark, 1955

H 30.32 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Rare Stig Poulsson 'Bequem' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Stig Poulsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
has been made in a very small production, only a hundred items were made. The first chairs were sold
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Stig Poulsson 'Bequem' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Rare Stig Poulsson 'Bequem' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather

Rare Stig Poulsson 'Bequem' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather

H 33.67 in W 37.41 in D 34.85 in
Memphis Milano, First Chair, Set of 4, Michele De Lucchi, 1983
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Striking and bold, this chair designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1983 for Memphis will be a superb
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Memphis Milano, First Chair, Set of 4, Michele De Lucchi, 1983
Memphis Milano, First Chair, Set of 4, Michele De Lucchi, 1983

Memphis Milano, First Chair, Set of 4, Michele De Lucchi, 1983

H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Herentals, BE
The chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet around 1920 and executed by FMG - Fabryka
Category

Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century

4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century

H 32.49 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Leggera chairs in light wood, Gio Ponti, Cassina (First Edition)
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Argelato, BO
Leggera is the chair designed in 1952 by Gio Ponti in collaboration with Cesare Cassina and the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Leggera chairs in light wood, Gio Ponti, Cassina (First Edition)
Pair of Leggera chairs in light wood, Gio Ponti, Cassina (First Edition)

Pair of Leggera chairs in light wood, Gio Ponti, Cassina (First Edition)

H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Set of Ten CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Brescia , Brescia
was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how human skin fits over
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Ten CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
Set of Ten CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s

Set of Ten CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s

H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Set of Six CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Brescia , Brescia
was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how human skin fits over
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Six CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
Set of Six CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s

Set of Six CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s

H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Brescia , Brescia
was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how human skin fits over
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
Set of Four CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s

Set of Four CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s

H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Early First Edition Eames Walnut LCM Chair for Evans
By Evans Products Company, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Hard to find pair of early LCM chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured in the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early First Edition Eames Walnut LCM Chair for Evans
Early First Edition Eames Walnut LCM Chair for Evans

Early First Edition Eames Walnut LCM Chair for Evans

H 27 in W 22 in D 24 in
Rare first edition post-modern Dr Sonderbar chair in white by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
curved form and perforated base, this iconic chair is one of the first 50 manufactured in the South of
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare first edition post-modern Dr Sonderbar chair in white by Philippe Starck
Rare first edition post-modern Dr Sonderbar chair in white by Philippe Starck

Rare first edition post-modern Dr Sonderbar chair in white by Philippe Starck

H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
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