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Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Oak Original Danish
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
black leather seat and tapered legs. Hans J Wegner "The Chair" Stamped C M Madsens, made in Denmark
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1950s Danish Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair Hans J. Wegner 'the Chair' JH503 for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning rare pair of Danish modern Teak chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Original Danish
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Teak

Hans J Wegner, the Chair/Round Chair, Design 1949, for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, the chair or round chair, model JH503, designed 1949, manufactured by Johannes
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional JH 501 armchair. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this chair is
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", these
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "the Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Knoll, Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional JH 501 armchair. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this is
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner "the Chair" Early Version Teak and Cane Jh-501 Chair Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
universally as "The Chair", the JH501 chair is perhaps the most well known piece of Scandinavian furniture
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Four Mid Century The Chair Model Chairs After Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of four mid century dining chairs made in the style of Hans Werner's iconic design known as The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

The Chair
By Lucille Khornak
Located in New York, NY
Chair by Lucille Khornak in black and white. Published by Wizard and Genius in Zurich, Switzerland
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Late 20th Century American Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Paper

The Chair
The Chair
H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 0.02 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Mid Century Teak "The Chair" - Pair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen midcentury teak "The Chair" - pair Each chair measures: 24.75
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner Pair of 'The Chairs'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner Pair of 'The Chairs' for Johannes Hansen
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1950s Danish The Vintage Chair

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Hans Wegner Pair of 'The Chairs'
Hans Wegner Pair of 'The Chairs'
H 30 in W 25 in D 21 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni set of the chairs from the sixties
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in bari, IT
Set of two Regency-style chairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni iron frame with brass ferrules in gray
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal, Brass

Luigi Caccia Dominioni set of the chairs from the sixties
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in bari, IT
Set of two Regency-style chairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni iron frame with brass ferrules in gray
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal, Brass

Jean Helion Nude in the chair
By Jean Hélion
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jean Helion Nude in the chair Charcoal on laid paper Signed and dated 4/10/48 by the artist
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1960s The Vintage Chair

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans J. Wegner / The chair . PP-503 / PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Cherry

Hans J. Wegner / The chair . PP-503 / PP Mobler
Hans J. Wegner / The chair . PP-503 / PP Mobler
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Woman Sitting In The Chair
By Elisabeth Sabala
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Woman in the chair, heavy oil impasto on canvas framed. Elisabeth Sabala Abelló (Barcelona, 1956
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1980s Surrealist The Vintage Chair

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Hans Wegner “The Chair” Early Example Teak, Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An early pair of the iconic chair by Hans Wegner, seen on screen during the Kennedy vs. Nixon
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1950s The Vintage Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

Midcentury "the Chair" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautifully designed and crafted teak and rattan “The Chair” armchair by Hans J. Wegner. “The
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Ercol Windsor Easy Chair The chair is a classic design and traditionally made
By Ercol
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Ercol Windsor Easy Chair The chair is a classic design and traditionally made from beech in the
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1960s Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Beech

'The Chair' designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wilton, CT
Known simply as "The Chair", designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s, one of 20th century’s foremost
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1970s Danish The Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

The Chair, Model JH503, Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This is a teak and leather chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen in the 1950s. The
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair Produced by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / The Chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

The Chair by the Window, Superb Large Surrealist oil painting on canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Chair by the Window Surrealist School, circa 1970's signed lower left, indistinctly (see photos
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist The Vintage Chair

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Hans Wegner Armchair Model Jh-501 / the Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / the chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Teak, Cane

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / The Chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

'The Chair' a Teak Round Chair with a Caned Seat by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak 'Round' chair with masterfully sculpted backrest and arms floating atop tapered dowel legs
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Teak, Cane

The Chair - Original Etching on Cardboard by Danilo Bergamo - 1975
By Danilo Bergamo
Located in Roma, IT
The Chair is an original etching on cardboard realized by Danilo Bergamo in 1975s. Not signed
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1970s Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Etching

The Chair - Original Etching on Cardboard by Danilo Bergamo - 1975
By Danilo Bergamo
Located in Roma, IT
The Chair is an original etching on cardboard realized by Danilo Bergamo in 1975. Not signed
Category

1970s The Vintage Chair

Materials

Etching

Set of 8 “the Chair” by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 8 “The Chair” by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler Additional information: The PP503 Chair
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Norman Cherner Mid Century Chair
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Norman Cherner mid century chair The chair measures: 17 wide x 20.5 deep x 32 high, with a seat
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner Mid Century Chair
Norman Cherner Mid Century Chair
H 32 in W 17 in D 20.5 in
Hans Wegner The Chair Walnut Model JH503 by Johannes Hansen 2 Available
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
2 available, priced individually. A classic chair by Hans Wegner. Hans Wegner JH503, also known
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1950s Danish The Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hans J Wegner The Chair Model JH501 in Teak with Original Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful example of Hans Wegner's timeless The Chair or Round Chair built by cabinetmaker
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
. The chair sits on an artisan sculpted walnut frame wrapping around the back, ensuring attention from
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
If this pair of popular folding chairs with rope seats and backs looks familiar, it is because it
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Beech, Cord

Cat on the Chair - Original Pencil on Paper by Jeanne Daour - 1944
By Jeanne Daour
Located in Roma, IT
Cat on the Chair is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Jeanne Daour. The state of
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1940s The Vintage Chair

Materials

Pencil

1984 Eric Fischl 'The Bed, the Chair, the Dancer"
By Eric Fischl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 20.5 x 23.5 inches ( 52.07 x 59.69 cm ) Image Size: 20.5 x 23.5 inches ( 52.07 x 59.69 cm Framed: No Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age Sh...
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1980s Contemporary The Vintage Chair

Materials

Offset

Mid-20th C. Modern American Egg Shaped Acrylic Purple Chair with Iron Legs
By Thor Larsen
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern/Space Age american egg shaped acrylic purple chair with iron legs By: Thor
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age The Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal, Iron

The Hat on the Chair, Oil on Canvas, Paul Permeke 1918-1990
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Paul Permeke 1918-1990 The Hat on the Chair Oil on canvas 100cm x 80cm A superb example of
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20th Century Belgian The Vintage Chair

Materials

Canvas, Paint

The laces chair, Denmark 1990
Located in Bronx, NY
The Steel chair with lace is a unique handmade piece Made in Denmark 1990 By the Danish architect
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1990s Danish Brutalist The Vintage Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Monkey on the Chair - Original Etching on Paper by Leo Guida - 1972
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Monkey on the Chair is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1972 by the italian artist Leo
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1970s Contemporary The Vintage Chair

Materials

Etching, Paper

The lady on the chair. 1978. Paper, mixed media, 20x12 cm
By Juris Zvirbulis
Located in Riga, LV
The lady on the chair. Paper, mixed media, 20x12 cm A loose and veiled painting depicts a
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1970s Naturalistic The Vintage Chair

Materials

Oil, Board, Mixed Media

Thor Larsen for Torlan Staffanstorp 'Ovalia' Egg Chair in Blue Fiberglass
By Thor Larsen, Torlan Staffanstorp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Henrik Thor-Larsen for Torlan Staffanstorp, 'Ovalia' Egg Chair, fiberglass, aluminum, fabric
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1960s Swedish Post-Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman
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1990s American American Classical The Vintage Chair

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Down

Set of Italian Vintage Chairs from the 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Set composed of four vintage Italian chairs from the 1970s. The chairs have dark wood frame and
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Italian Vintage Chairs from the 1970s
Set of Italian Vintage Chairs from the 1970s
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Chair in Style of the Gae Aulenti April Chair
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Schagen, NL
Stunning folding chair with metal frame and original Brown Coduroy fabric. The chair's design is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Chairs by Arne Jacobsen M. Butterfly for the Brazilian Airline, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Milano, IT
Set composed of chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Brazilian airline Varig in 1950. The model
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Iron

French Bergère Chair in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite French bergere chair in the style of Louis XV. Spring green velvet upholstery with a
Category

20th Century Louis XV The Vintage Chair

Materials

Silver

Light Brown Chair In the Style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chair designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand circa 1950, was manufactured in France. The chair
Category

1950s French The Vintage Chair

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Scandinavian Armchair "The Chair", Designed by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian desk chair in solid mahogany Hans Wegner. Edition Johannes Hansen, circa 1970. Assisi
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1940s Danish The Vintage Chair

Materials

Mahogany

"The Chair In The Grand National Of 1934 At Aintree"
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic colour plate made especially for Polo magazine by Paul Desmond Brown signed (LR) with pencil horse head remarque '9'11 stick to my horse, To Ethel and Ted Sloane (champion jo...
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20th Century The Vintage Chair

Materials

Lithograph

Set of Two Palisander Chairs with Turquoise Fabric from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Pair of Palisander armchairs with original turquoise fabric from 1960s. The chairs are original
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Palisander

10 dining room chairs of the 70's - Italian Design - Timeless chair
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Milano, IT
Italian dining chairs - 10 dining chairs - Italian designer chairs Big set of ten Anonima
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinetmaker white coloured shearling - sheepskin 1940's lounge chair. A modern classic
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Sheepskin

Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinet maker white colored shearling - sheepskin 1940s lounge chair. A modern classic chair
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Sheepskin

Magnificent Pair of Antique Sheraton Style Chairs Date Around the 1930s
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
A magnificent pair of antique Sheraton style chairs date around the 1930ties. The chairs have cane
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1930s European Sheraton The Vintage Chair

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Cane

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in the Style of Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of winged slipper chairs are a sophisticated and stylish addition to any home. The chairs
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

"Horn" Lounge Chair in the Style of Karpen of California
By Grosfeld House
Located in Hudson, NY
The distinctive design of this upholstered lounge chair is reminiscent of the style and quality
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery

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The Vintage Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic the vintage chair available at 1stDibs. A the vintage chair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer the vintage chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A the vintage chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one the vintage chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen and Arne Jacobsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a The Vintage Chair?

Prices for a the vintage chair start at $1 and top out at $97,750 with the average selling for $3,206.

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 The Vintage Chair
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A vintage shoe refers to various footwear styles that were commonly worn decades ago. Shoes that are deemed vintage are at least 20 years old, and “vintage-style shoes” are inspired by styles that originated at least two decades ago or longer. Also referred to as retro shoes, today’s vintage-style shoes are often reproduced in mass quantities. Find a collection of authentic vintage shoes and other footwear on 1stDibs.
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    Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A vintage T-shirt is a tee that is at least 20 years old. For a piece of furniture or jewelry to be considered antique, it needs to be at least 100 years old. Shop designer and vintage T-shirts in fascinating styles and colors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage chalkware is a type of decorative object produced mostly during the early 20th century. Most pieces are made of gypsum or plaster of Paris and feature a hand-painted finish. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of vintage chalkware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.