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Tongue Chair in Ash by Arne Jacobsen, New Releases
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The tongue chair is classic Arne Jacobsen. It has the immediately recognizable characteristics
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Arne Jacobsen Tongue chairs by Fritz Hansen circa 1965
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Tongue chairs model 3106 Fritz Hansen Denmark, circa 1965 Lacquered plywood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of Six "Tongue" Chairs, Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France 1954
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Set of six chairs model 771 (said "tongue chair") by Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner. Circa 1954
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1950s Joseph-André Motte 771 "Tongue" Chair for Steiner
By Steiner, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The model 771 chair is more commonly known as the "Tongue" chair after the shape of the chair
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1955, Arne Jacobsen, Tongue Chair Black Lacquered
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, tongue chair black lacquered in good condition. Jacobsen has designed a serie of chairs of plywood
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Brown Faux Leather Tongue Chair Attributed Jaymar Pop Art Chair
By Jaymar
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Postmodern brown faux leather Tongue chair attributed to Jaymar cantilevered Pop
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), 557 or Tongue chair, Artifort ed., 1967
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), 557 or Tongue chair, Artifort ed., 1967 Metal, foam and fabric Haut
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
By Alan Siegel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This work of Post-Modern functional art is called the 'Tongue' chair by artist and sculptor Alan
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Steel Tongue Chair by Bannavis Andrew Sribyatta for Pie Studios, 2000s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A rare woven steel sculptural "Tongue Chair" by Bannavis Andrew Sribyatta, a sustainable designer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Joseph-Andre Motte Tongue Model 771 Chairs for Steiner
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of dining chairs by Joseph-Andre Motte the model 771 Tongue Chair reupholstered in tan suede
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Joseph Andre Motte Set of Twelve "Tongue" Dining Chairs, France 1960's
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic set of Tongue chairs by Joseph-Andre Motte for Steiner. Very comfortable and practical
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Pierre Paulin 'Tongue' Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
A sculptural pair of upholstered 'Tongue' chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Holland, c1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Anneau Chair by Pierre Paulin for AP Polak (Model Ap-14)
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Long Island City, NY
notable designs include the Ribbon Chair, Mushroom Chair, Tongue Chair, and the Butterfly Chair, among
Category

Late 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé

Vintage Jaymar Sculptural Chairs After Louis Durot & Pierre Paulin
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaymar "Tongue" chairs one of the stars of the late 20th Century. The timeless characteristics make it
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

French Design Pierre Paulin, Ribbon Chairs by Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Renens, CH
in cooperation with Artifort (The Netherlands). Famous items are the Tongue Chair or the Ribbon Chair
Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tongue Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s, Set of 2
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Pair of 1st edition Pierre Paulin “Tongue” lounge chairs, Artifort, 1960s Timeless elegance
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Reupholstered Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Chair, for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
“Tongue Chair” or the “Ribbon Chair”, featured in several museums such as the MOMA in New York, and Centre
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

771 Language dining chairs by Joseph André Motte for Steiner France 1950s, set 4
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Stavenisse, NL
known as “Tongue” chairs, due to the unmistakable shape of the seat. These chairs were designed in 1954
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s in Kvadrat Upholstery
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Vorst, BE
chair were the Mushroom chair (1959), Ribbon chair (1966) and Tongue chair (1968). He redecorated the
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue Chair, the Ribbon Chair, the Groovy — to name but a few — all feature in
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jaymar Modern Cantilever Tongue Lounge Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very cool looking and comfortable lounge chair manufactured by Jaymar. This chair has a unique and
Category

20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of French Organic Modern Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottoman, Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
can see the influence of Paulin's other works: the ribbon chair, the tongue chair, the groovy chair
Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather

Original Tongue Lounge Chair in Blue by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Original Postmodern Tongue Lounge
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Toronto, ON
The "Tongue" lounge chair, part of the 1st edition by Pierre Paulin and produced in the 1960s by
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

The Tongue and lip chair, Denmark 2021
Located in Bronx, NY
The Tongue and lip chair handmade in Denmark 2021 By the Danish architect Mogens Toft. The chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Seletti "Tongue" Metal Folding Chair by Studio Job
By Seletti, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Doral, FL
The unique creativity of Studio Job decorates the folding chairs with different images, Flash, Hot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Green Chairs 771 by Joseph André Motte, Steiner, 1958
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in PARIS, FR
called "the tongue chair" because of its design. It was published by Steiner in 1958. The vintage velvet
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
his innovative designs as the Mushroom Chair (1959), the Ribbon Chair (1966) and the Tongue chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Almelo, NL
French designer famous for his collaborations with Artifort. His iconic chairs, like the Tongue Chair and
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Set/12 Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Almelo, NL
in collaboration with Artifort, including iconic chairs like the Tongue Chair and Ribbon Chair, both
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
famous Mushroom Chair (1959), the Ribbon Chair (1966), and the Tongue Chair (1968). Notably, Paulin was
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Videre Licet, "Woolly Bella", Chair, 2014
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection "daring, glamorous and a touch tongue-in-cheek" while the Wall Street Journal says it "exemplifies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Videre Licet, "Black Woolly Bella", Chair, 2014
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection "daring, glamorous and a touch tongue-in-cheek" while the Wall Street Journal says it "exemplifies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue chair, the Ribbon chair, the Tulip — to name but a few — all feature in
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin 446 Pair of Rare Club Chairs for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
chair designs were the Mushroom chair (1959), Ribbon chair (1966) and Tongue chair (1968). Pierre Paulin
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Stone Lounge Chair
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS Stone Lounge Chair is made of steel, marble and leather. This piece is
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Marble, Steel

Stone Lounge Chair
Stone Lounge Chair
H 28 in W 36 in D 28 in
CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A pair of armchairs with a distinctive mid-20th century design, model CM 194. This pair of chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Douglas Heaslett Arne Norell Style Chairs, a Pair
By Arne Norell
Located in Basel, BS
Sold here as a pair. For sale here is a gorgeous pair of sculptural safari chairs imported from
Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Sculptural Jaymar Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaymar, Quebec Cantilevered Tongue lounge chairs in the style of Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin, and
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Peter Traag for Edra "Mummy Chair"
Located in East Hampton, NY
"Mummy Chair" by Peter Traag for Edra..... chair frame is wrapped in strips of fabric, similar to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Peter Traag for Edra "Mummy Chair"
Peter Traag for Edra "Mummy Chair"
H 33 in W 18 in D 16 in
Original Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Chair in Fluffy Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
such as the Mushroom Chair (1959), Ribbon Chair (1966), Groovy Chair (1972) and Tongue Chair (1968) are
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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 Corner Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Videre Licet, "Subtracted Cube", Chair, 2015
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection "daring, glamorous and a touch tongue-in-cheek" while the Wall Street Journal says it "exemplifies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Oriental Hand Carved Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
rosewood with shiny lacquer finish and is made using tongue and groove technique. The back of the chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Corner Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Louis Durot Pouffesses Chair, Signed, 1990
By Louis Durot
Located in Culver City, CA
conversation piece. Is it a tongue? Is it a bum? It's called the Pouffesses chair and it's definitely a fun
Category

1990s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Latex

French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
unfurling acanthus leaves, charming rosettes, and the subtle detail of lamb's tongue motifs. This chair
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Verner Panton Tan Tufted Leather 123 Lounge Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern tufted tan leather Verner Panton tongue shape lounge chairs.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Toshiyuki Kita Wink Charcoal Gray Leather Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Charcoal gray leather Wink lounge chair designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s. Wink
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of five Gustavian style dining chairs, circa 1810, with fantastic potential in any space. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs
Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs
H 34.25 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
French Neogothic Chestnut Curule Armchair with Two Lionheads, French, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
anthropomorphic: the two lions of the top and the lion of the front are all sticking out their tongues. The rest
Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
wood frame is tongue and groove notched and displayed at the front of the chairs where the legs join
Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
wood frame is tongue and groove notched and displayed at the front of the chairs where the legs join
Category

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

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Cherry

Brass and Leather Swing
Located in Paonia, CO
company's name is a play on the word "ORE". With a tongue in cheek branding approach, the (wh)ORE HAüS
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brass and Leather Swing
Brass and Leather Swing
H 100 in W 144 in D 72 in
Louis Durot Tongue Coffee Table in Jet Black
By Louis Durot
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by famous influential pop artist, Louis Durot, this tongue coffee table is sure to make a
Category

1990s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

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Tongue Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tongue chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wool, every tongue chair was constructed with great care. There are 41 variations of the antique or vintage tongue chair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tongue chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right tongue chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Pierre Paulin, Artifort and Arne Jacobsen each produced at least one beautiful tongue chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tongue Chair?

Prices for a tongue chair start at $100 and top out at $8,404 with the average selling for $2,334.

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