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1980 Dutch Artifort Thiery Belt Super Unusual Chair
By Artifort, Thierry Belt
Located in Markington, GB
1980 Artifort Thiery Belt super unusual chair Artifort chair designed by Thiery Belt. Chair and
Category

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

Materials

Metal

1980 Dutch Artifort Thiery Belt Super Unusual Chair
1980 Dutch Artifort Thiery Belt Super Unusual Chair

1980 Dutch Artifort Thiery Belt Super Unusual Chair

H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
Tall and Unusual Chair Frames from the David Barrett Collection
Located in Bronx, NY
Tall and unusual chair frames from The David Barrett collection. The frames are nicely detailed and
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Armchairs

Tall and Unusual Chair Frames from the David Barrett Collection
Tall and Unusual Chair Frames from the David Barrett Collection

Tall and Unusual Chair Frames from the David Barrett Collection

H 49.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual chair with arched back newly caned. The sides newly caned and the sides swing open to
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair
Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair

Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair

H 39.75 in W 26.5 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Art & Crafts Chairs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of very unusual chairs is made of wood and fabric. This is an interesting Arts & Crafts
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Art & Crafts Chairs
Pair of Art & Crafts Chairs

Pair of Art & Crafts Chairs

H 45.67 in W 17.52 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Italian Style Black Lacquer Savonarola Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
An incredible pair of Savonarola chairs. These unusual chairs feature a black lacquer finish with a
Category

20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Italian Style Black Lacquer Savonarola Chairs
Pair of Italian Style Black Lacquer Savonarola Chairs

Pair of Italian Style Black Lacquer Savonarola Chairs

H 30 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
chairs, circa 1920. These unusual chairs or side chairs have been recently upholstered in camel colored
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs

H 40.25 in W 18.5 in D 17.75 in
Mandy Armchair
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
This fluid and unusual chair transcends design and jewellery. Conceived from a cuff bracelet, the
Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mandy Armchair
Mandy Armchair

Mandy Armchair

H 32 in W 37 in D 35 in
Fabulous Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
angles-this chair is a show stopper. If having one of these unusual chairs was not enough we also have
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fabulous Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Fabulous Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

Fabulous Adrian Pearsall Wing Back Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

H 42.5 in W 37 in D 27 in
French Louis XV Carved Side Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
and unusual chair, very nicely crafted.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Side Chairs

French Louis XV Carved Side Chair
French Louis XV Carved Side Chair

French Louis XV Carved Side Chair

Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair in Natural Leather and Oak
By Fredericia
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Hunting Chair" is one of Børge Mogensen’s more unusual chairs which he designed in 1950 for
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair in Natural Leather and Oak
Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair in Natural Leather and Oak

Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair in Natural Leather and Oak

H 27 in W 27.5 in D 34 in
Bice Chair in Solid Wooden by E-ggs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Biceis a slim and sometimes unusual chair. Its essential design is juxtaposed by its flap-ears
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bice Chair in Solid Wooden by E-ggs
Bice Chair in Solid Wooden by E-ggs

Bice Chair in Solid Wooden by E-ggs

H 17.96 in W 17.01 in D 18.55 in
1950s Pair of Ray Komai Side / Dining Chairs for JG Furniture Co
By Ray Komai, J.G. Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, produced by J.G. Furniture Company. These are highly unusual chairs, in that Komai chairs are generally
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Pair of Ray Komai Side / Dining Chairs for JG Furniture Co
1950s Pair of Ray Komai Side / Dining Chairs for JG Furniture Co

1950s Pair of Ray Komai Side / Dining Chairs for JG Furniture Co

H 29.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Pair of Early Georgian Vernacular Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual early Georgian period walnut hall chairs of 'ladderback' design,  English, circa
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Early Georgian Vernacular Hall Chairs
Pair of Early Georgian Vernacular Hall Chairs

Pair of Early Georgian Vernacular Hall Chairs

H 37.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900
Located in Portland, OR
most unusual chair by Robert Mitchell (formerly Mitchell and Rammelsberg) follows a Savanarola form of
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900
Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900

Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900

H 46.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Music Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian mahogany music chair having a lovely shaped turned top rail with a newly
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Yew

Unusual Antique Victorian Music Chair
Unusual Antique Victorian Music Chair

Unusual Antique Victorian Music Chair

H 23.63 in W 12.21 in D 16.54 in
Animal Print and Chrome Round Hoop Bucket Tub Chair Made in Italy
Located in Topeka, KS
that’s Italian! This is one excitingly beautiful and unusual chair. Comprised of around hoop bucket seat
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Animal Print and Chrome Round Hoop Bucket Tub Chair Made in Italy
Animal Print and Chrome Round Hoop Bucket Tub Chair Made in Italy

Animal Print and Chrome Round Hoop Bucket Tub Chair Made in Italy

H 29.5 in W 36 in D 32 in
Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusual primitive and sculptural early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian folk art chair. Ca 1800
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair

H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 13 in
1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a very special and unusual chair. It is an original Armchair 42, Small Paimio, designed by
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto

1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto

H 28.25 in W 23.5 in D 29.5 in
Unusual Small Baby Chairs, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These unusual small baby chairs. This is a nice design, circa 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unusual Small Baby Chairs, circa 1970
Unusual Small Baby Chairs, circa 1970

Unusual Small Baby Chairs, circa 1970

H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 11.82 in
Highly Unusual Artist Signed Sculptural Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
More art than chair. Art Modern or Postmodern with an Art Deco influence. Sculptural cast aluminum
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Highly Unusual Artist Signed Sculptural Chair
Highly Unusual Artist Signed Sculptural Chair

Highly Unusual Artist Signed Sculptural Chair

H 34 in W 19 in D 23.5 in
Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A charming primitive early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian armchair. Great Patina and organic look. It's more than a simple armchair, there is a sculptural quality to it. Not onl...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair

H 36.25 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Pair of unusual wood sided upholstered chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual wood sided upholstered chairs with tubular black iron feet.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of unusual wood sided upholstered chairs
Pair of unusual wood sided upholstered chairs

Pair of unusual wood sided upholstered chairs

H 32 in W 26 in D 30 in
Unusual Copper Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual copper adjustable designer chair A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in copper
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Copper

Unusual Copper Adjustable Designer Chair
Unusual Copper Adjustable Designer Chair

Unusual Copper Adjustable Designer Chair

H 42 in W 24 in D 24 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

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hand Welded Unusual Steel Chair
Hand Welded Unusual Steel Chair

Hand Welded Unusual Steel Chair

H 36 in W 36 in D 36 in
Unusual Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique oak ladder back rocking chair having an attractive ladder back with original rush
Category

Antique 18th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Unusual Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Unusual Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Unusual Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

H 37.6 in W 19.49 in D 14.77 in
Gothic Revival Wooden Armchairs, Pine & Oak, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
. These unusual chairs feature exquisite woodworking, charismatic patina and a sturdy wooden frame. It's a
Category

20th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Pine

Gothic Revival Wooden Armchairs, Pine & Oak, 20th Century
Gothic Revival Wooden Armchairs, Pine & Oak, 20th Century

Gothic Revival Wooden Armchairs, Pine & Oak, 20th Century

H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Diminutive Chair with Carved Back and Curving Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period unusual diminutive wooden chair from the early 20th century with carved
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Diminutive Chair with Carved Back and Curving Legs
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Diminutive Chair with Carved Back and Curving Legs

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Diminutive Chair with Carved Back and Curving Legs

H 30 in W 20 in D 18 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Corner Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian oak corner chair having a quality shaped top rail supported by a turned
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Corner Chair
Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Corner Chair

Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Corner Chair

H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Side Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian oak side chair having an upholstered lift up top to reveal a storage
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Side Chair
Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Side Chair

Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Side Chair

H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Unusual Mid Century Modern Club Chair W Faux Fur
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Unusual Mid Century Modern Club Chair W Faux Fur. Priced each. This listing is for one chair but
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unusual Mid Century Modern Club Chair W Faux Fur
Unusual Mid Century Modern Club Chair W Faux Fur

Unusual Mid Century Modern Club Chair W Faux Fur

H 41 in W 34 in D 36 in
Unusual Modernist Tall Back Iron Chairs, 1940-1960
Located in Rochester, NY
A rare set of four tall back iron chairs with a great looking modernist form. Beautifully detailed
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Wrought Iron

Unusual Modernist Tall Back Iron Chairs, 1940-1960
Unusual Modernist Tall Back Iron Chairs, 1940-1960

Unusual Modernist Tall Back Iron Chairs, 1940-1960

H 45 in W 16.5 in D 17 in
Unusual Vintage Cantilever Blue Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with a flat bar metal base and royal blue velvet fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Unusual Vintage Cantilever Blue Lounge Chair
Unusual Vintage Cantilever Blue Lounge Chair

Unusual Vintage Cantilever Blue Lounge Chair

H 30 in W 31 in D 26 in
Unusual Northern Swedish Antique Unique Country Folk Art Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual primitive country chair in folk art from Northern Sweden. The chair is a one of a kind
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Unusual Northern Swedish Antique Unique Country Folk Art Chair
Unusual Northern Swedish Antique Unique Country Folk Art Chair

Unusual Northern Swedish Antique Unique Country Folk Art Chair

H 30.32 in W 13.39 in D 12.6 in
Unusual Brass Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual brass adjustable designer chair. A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Unusual Brass Adjustable Designer Chair
Unusual Brass Adjustable Designer Chair

Unusual Brass Adjustable Designer Chair

H 42 in W 24 in D 24 in
Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Quality Mahogany Inlaid Child’s Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Art Nouveau quality mahogany inlaid child’s chair having a superb quality mahogany
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Quality Mahogany Inlaid Child’s Chair
Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Quality Mahogany Inlaid Child’s Chair

Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Quality Mahogany Inlaid Child’s Chair

H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Unusual Swedish Antique Decorated Folk Art Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish antique chair from Hälsingland made around the late 1700s to the turn of the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Unusual Swedish Antique Decorated Folk Art Chair
Unusual Swedish Antique Decorated Folk Art Chair

Unusual Swedish Antique Decorated Folk Art Chair

H 37.8 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Antique Unusual Victorian Antique Baby's High Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian baby’s high chair having a shaped top rail supported by six turned
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Unusual Victorian Antique Baby's High Chair
Antique Unusual Victorian Antique Baby's High Chair

Antique Unusual Victorian Antique Baby's High Chair

H 33.08 in W 12.6 in D 11.42 in
English Single Unusual Mid-Century Bronze Horse Leg Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
English single unusual mid-century bronze horse leg occasional chair. A highly unusual horse
Category

Mid-20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Bronze

English Single Unusual Mid-Century Bronze Horse Leg Occasional Chair
English Single Unusual Mid-Century Bronze Horse Leg Occasional Chair

English Single Unusual Mid-Century Bronze Horse Leg Occasional Chair

H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Leather Bowl Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern bowl chair has a unique design that allows a large circular leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Unusual Mid-Century Modern Leather Bowl Chair
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Leather Bowl Chair

Unusual Mid-Century Modern Leather Bowl Chair

H 24.25 in Dm 48 in
French Iron Chair from the 1930s, Unusual Model, Great Patina
Located in Brecht, BE
A quirky, very unusual model of a French iron garden chair, can be used inside or outside, great
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Iron Chair from the 1930s, Unusual Model, Great Patina
French Iron Chair from the 1930s, Unusual Model, Great Patina

French Iron Chair from the 1930s, Unusual Model, Great Patina

H 33.86 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a very unique photographer's posing chair from the early 20th Century. Chair features
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving

Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving

H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in
Unusual Steel Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual steel adjustable designer chair A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in steel
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unusual Steel Adjustable Designer Chair
Unusual Steel Adjustable Designer Chair

Unusual Steel Adjustable Designer Chair

H 42 in W 24 in D 24 in
Unusual Antique 19th Century Steel & Tweed Side Chair
Located in Norwich, GB
A very unusual antique steel framed side chair. With scrolled horn-type ends and turned painted
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unusual Antique 19th Century Steel & Tweed Side Chair
Unusual Antique 19th Century Steel & Tweed Side Chair

Unusual Antique 19th Century Steel & Tweed Side Chair

H 36.62 in W 19.3 in D 26.78 in
Unusual Ligne Roset Style Highback Black Leather Lounge Chair by Molinari
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset inspired, mid century, black leather lounge chair (ottoman not included) by Molinari
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Unusual Ligne Roset Style Highback Black Leather Lounge Chair by Molinari
Unusual Ligne Roset Style Highback Black Leather Lounge Chair by Molinari

Unusual Ligne Roset Style Highback Black Leather Lounge Chair by Molinari

H 28.5 in W 37 in D 35.5 in
Unusual post modernist sculpted wood side/ desk chair by Edward Axel Roffman
By Edward Axel Roffman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual post modernist sculpted wood side/ desk chair by Edward Axel Roffman.. Organic sculptural
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Nutwood, Leather

Unusual post modernist sculpted wood side/ desk chair by Edward Axel Roffman
Unusual post modernist sculpted wood side/ desk chair by Edward Axel Roffman

Unusual post modernist sculpted wood side/ desk chair by Edward Axel Roffman

H 40.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Unusual Orange Chrome Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning large-scale chrome lounge chair. We have restored this piece with new foam and high end
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Unusual Orange Chrome Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Unusual Orange Chrome Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

Unusual Orange Chrome Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

H 30 in W 31 in D 28 in
Unusual Pair of 18th Century George III Cherry Chairs, Chippendale Period
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fabulous and rare pair of George III cherry wood chairs in original 'Country House' Condition
Category

Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Unusual Pair of 18th Century George III Cherry Chairs, Chippendale Period
Unusual Pair of 18th Century George III Cherry Chairs, Chippendale Period

Unusual Pair of 18th Century George III Cherry Chairs, Chippendale Period

H 38.19 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
French Brutalist massive pine Tree chair, unique, 1950s Handmade, folk art
By Pierre Chapo, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Forest, BE
Very unique handmade with massive pine. Unusual chair. The overall is patinated and shows various
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

French Brutalist massive pine Tree chair, unique, 1950s Handmade, folk art
French Brutalist massive pine Tree chair, unique, 1950s Handmade, folk art

French Brutalist massive pine Tree chair, unique, 1950s Handmade, folk art

H 33.08 in W 14.57 in D 17.72 in
An Unusual Child's Planters Chair From the home of Micheal & Eleanora Kennedy
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusual teak child's planters chair comes from the home shared by Michael and Eleanora Kennedy
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

An Unusual Child's Planters Chair From the home of Micheal & Eleanora Kennedy
An Unusual Child's Planters Chair From the home of Micheal & Eleanora Kennedy

An Unusual Child's Planters Chair From the home of Micheal & Eleanora Kennedy

H 25.5 in W 19 in D 30 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of beautiful Modernist red velvet upholstered egg chairs with unusual turned wood splay leg
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs

H 39.5 in W 31.5 in D 28 in
Unusual Antique Hardwood Chinese Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique hardwood Chinese armchair. This chair has a delightful design with a beautiful rich
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Unusual Antique Hardwood Chinese Armchair
Unusual Antique Hardwood Chinese Armchair

Unusual Antique Hardwood Chinese Armchair

H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Unusual Pair of Belgian Hand-Tied Bough Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical and rare. Constructed of stacked hand-tied boughs.
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Twig

Unusual Pair of Belgian Hand-Tied Bough Side Chairs
Unusual Pair of Belgian Hand-Tied Bough Side Chairs

Unusual Pair of Belgian Hand-Tied Bough Side Chairs

H 27 in W 17 in D 19 in
Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique quality William IV leather and mahogany library chair having a newly reupholstered
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Corner Chairs

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair
Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair

Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair

H 40.56 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Sculptural Bamboo Chair, Italy 1900s
By Vivai del Sud, Dal Vera
Located in Argelato, BO
early 1900s. It is an extremely unusual chair, curious but very refined, which will furnish your home
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Bamboo Chair, Italy 1900s
Sculptural Bamboo Chair, Italy 1900s

Sculptural Bamboo Chair, Italy 1900s

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Unusual Corner "Dolphin" Chair Frame from the David Barrett Collection
Located in Bronx, NY
Unusual corner "Dolphin" chair frame from The David Barrett collection. Nicely carved details. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Corner Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unusual Corner "Dolphin" Chair Frame from the David Barrett Collection
Unusual Corner "Dolphin" Chair Frame from the David Barrett Collection

Unusual Corner "Dolphin" Chair Frame from the David Barrett Collection

H 48 in W 32.5 in D 23 in
Unusual Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Cage Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual large scale Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome cube chair. This particular style is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Unusual Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Cage Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Unusual Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Cage Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

Unusual Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Cage Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

H 22 in W 35 in D 33 in
Pair of Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs, with Unusual Carved Squirrels
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs, with unusual carved squirrel details and painted
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs, with Unusual Carved Squirrels
Pair of Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs, with Unusual Carved Squirrels

Pair of Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs, with Unusual Carved Squirrels

H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in
Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern industrial era. Domore Chair Company, Inc
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA
Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA

Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA

H 32.5 in W 18.25 in D 19.5 in
Unusual Set of Six Whiskey Barrel and Hammered Iron Pub Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set of six whiskey barrel and hammered iron pub chairs. All handmade, cut barrels, legs
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Unusual Set of Six Whiskey Barrel and Hammered Iron Pub Chairs
Unusual Set of Six Whiskey Barrel and Hammered Iron Pub Chairs

Unusual Set of Six Whiskey Barrel and Hammered Iron Pub Chairs

H 30 in Dm 22 in
Unusual Pair of Signed Karpen Boxy Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Karpen of California
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of signed Karpen lounge chairs. Wonderful carved walnut pads give the arms a very
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Unusual Pair of Signed Karpen Boxy Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Unusual Pair of Signed Karpen Boxy Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

Unusual Pair of Signed Karpen Boxy Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

H 28 in W 25.5 in D 30.5 in
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Unusual Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of unusual chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all unusual chairs available were constructed with great care. Unusual chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts unusual chairs are consistently popular styles. Many unusual chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Thonet and Artifort produced popular unusual chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Unusual Chairs?

Prices for unusual chairs start at $20 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $3,425.

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.

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