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1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique and rare pair of rocking chairs by Paoli Chair Company which was founded in 1926, and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Designer Modern Walnut and Greek Key Upholstered Side or Desk Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish contemporary designer side or desk chair with a nod to the klismos design having superb
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Chair with Small Italian Design Back Very Elegant Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chair with small Italian design back very elegant, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Low Profile Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hickory Chair Company Phenomenal pieces. Very comfortable
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Very Rare 276s Chair by Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
Tri dimensional bent plywood with original white lacquer.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Very Rare 276s Chair by Verner Panton
Very Rare 276s Chair by Verner Panton
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Very rare Swedish Modern lounge chair by Gustav Axel Berg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Gustav Axel Berg and produced by his own firm AB G.A
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Very Rare No.350 Chair by Arno Votteler
By Arno Votteler
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing construction of one! Bent piece of plywood. Made by knoll.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Very Rare No.350 Chair by Arno Votteler
Very Rare No.350 Chair by Arno Votteler
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 26.38 in
very light and minimalistic set of 6 chiavari chairs
By Gio Ponti, Chiavari
Located in Munich, DE
very light and minimalistic chiavari chairs. these clear lines have a few elements, that can be
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Very Rare Vilhelm Lauritzen Music Chair , Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Oak wood, brass and fabric - Creation date: 1942 Music chair - Model designed for the National
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Hanging Bubble Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Hanging Bubble Chair
Modern Hanging Bubble Chair
H 36 in W 48 in D 48 in
Very Rare Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius
By Preben Fabricius
Located in Munich, DE
All original and good condition. A very rare collectors piece.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Very Rare Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius
Very Rare Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius
H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Very Rare Pair of Hermes Paris Cherrywood Chairs Luxury Premium
By Hermès
Located in GB
We are delighted to this one of a kind pair of custom made Hermes Paris Cherry wood chairs with the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Set of four Italian bamboo folding chairs very confortable, mid 60s.
Located in bari, IT
Set of four italian bamboo folding chairs very confortable, mid 60s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Very Rare Set of Four Dining Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Munich, DE
A set of four patinated oak side chairs, front legs with visible joints, seat and back stretched
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Set of Two Very Rare Bentwood Chairs, Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman, Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very confortable
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Very Comfortable Large 1960's Italian Bamboo Chairs
Located in München, DE
Zwei große 60er italienische Bambus Stühle in sehr gutem Vintagezustand. Wunderschönes Design und sehr bequem zum Sitzen. Komplett aus Bambus sehr aufwendig hergestellt. Beide S...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Robin Day - HILLE Chair by L´atelier, Brazil, 1970s - very rare
By Robin Day
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
century. He is of course best remembered for his polypropylene stacking chairs, since the introduction of
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stunning Pair of Wide Lounge Chairs in Cream Linen Upholstery
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of oversized lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Cain Modern. The chairs are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Checkered Contemporary Modern Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish contemporary modern club chair features chrome trim, black and white checkered
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20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Suelo Modern Lounge Chair, Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern Lounge chair in walnut is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA
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2010s Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Suelo Modern Lounge Chair, Walnut
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 36.25 in D 31 in
Modern Green Hanging Bubble Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The BUBBLE hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are striking
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Green Hanging Bubble Chair
Modern Green Hanging Bubble Chair
H 48 in W 36 in D 48 in
Very Rare Lounge Chair and Ultra Rare Stool
By Asko
Located in Munich, DE
By Aulis Leinonen for Asko. For re-upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Very Rare Lounge Chair and Ultra Rare Stool
Very Rare Lounge Chair and Ultra Rare Stool
H 37.8 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Novo Rumo - very rare Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 1970s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Novo Rumo, a name that translates to 'New Direction,' was an influential furniture company that emerged during the heyday of Brazilian Modernism. Established in 1955, Novo Rumo playe...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Unique Post-modern low chair, 1980s. The chair can be used as an outspoken and eye catching low
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
H 18.12 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Sculptural Post Modern chairs, France 1980s. The chairs are constructed out of a black lacquered
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s
Sculptural Post Modern Chairs, France 1980s
H 35.04 in W 14.57 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Very Rare Cantilever Leather Chairs by Herbert Ohl for Matteo Grassi
By Herbert Ohl, Matteo Grassi
Located in München, DE
Pair of very rare cantilever leather chairs by Herbert Ohl model Ballerina. Manufactured by Matteo
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Suelo Side Chair, Turned Leg
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern Suelo side chair, turned leg is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Modern Suelo Side Chair, Turned Leg
Modern Suelo Side Chair, Turned Leg
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Two 1960s Italian Bamboo Dining Room Chairs in a Very Good Vintage Condition
Located in München, DE
Two rare Mid Century Italian metal-framed chairs. Seat and backrest are made of bamboo and the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Raffia

Phloem Studio Harbor Chair, Handmade Modern Rope Woven Seat Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Harbor chair is a modern contemporary solid walnut wood side chair handmade custom to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

1970s, Danish lounge chair, wool, oak, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original olive
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

French Modern Karate Chair By Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Karate Chairs By Michel Cadestin Stunning French Modern Michel Cadestin for Airborne
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

French Modern Karate Chair By Michel Cadestin
French Modern Karate Chair By Michel Cadestin
H 35.82 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
H 31.5 in W 36.25 in D 31 in
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose the chair are
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood
H 32.29 in W 19.1 in D 21.26 in
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose the chair are
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood
H 32.29 in W 19.1 in D 21.26 in
1950-60s, Danish highback rocking chair, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950-60s Danish highback rocking chair in original very good condition. No smells and no stains
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge
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2010s North American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Suelo Modern Side Chair
Suelo Modern Side Chair
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Mid-century Modern Danish Leather Chair, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Sino, Denmark, 1960s. This rare chair was conceived in the mid century modern style context, it has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-century Modern Danish Leather Chair, 1960s
Mid-century Modern Danish Leather Chair, 1960s
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Chile Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Chile modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Chile Modern Side Chair
Chile Modern Side Chair
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scissor Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Dronten, NL
Laminated teak plywood pair of scissor chairs, made in Holland in 1958. More recent upholstery in
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scissor Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scissor Chairs
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Phloem Studio Harbor Chair, Handmade Modern Chair with Wood and Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Harbor chair is a modern contemporary solid wood side chair handmade custom to order
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Bertu Chair and Ottoman, Modern Chair and Ottoman, Patio Furniture, Suelo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Chair and Ottoman, Modern Chair and Ottoman, Patio Furniture, Suelo This Modern Patio
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Very elegant lounge chair in twisted iron with cabochon windings, 1960.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Very elegant lounge chair in twisted iron with cabochon windings, golden brass and iron, woolen
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Very rare Eames EC175-8.
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eames EC175-8. Very rare example of the loose cushion armchair without upholstery. Dated Oct. 1, 1978. This is an opportunity to own a very collectible piece of Eames design.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Very rare Eames EC175-8.
Very rare Eames EC175-8.
H 32.38 in W 24.5 in D 21.25 in
Very rare 'Impala' lounge chair, Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By Gillis Lundgren, IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare and beautiful lounge chair 'Impala'. Designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA during the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Genuine Leather Modern Angular Suspended Sling Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Angular Sling chair is spacious, comfortable and striking in its looks. It has an air of
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair, original very good condition, art deco style.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Art deco
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bentwood

Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1970s, Very Rare
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Rare dining chairs, cane seat and back; Material: wood, cane; Period: 1970s; Style: Mid
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1970s, Very Rare
Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1970s, Very Rare
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Italy Post-Modern Design Black Wooden Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an Italian design chair and we can find the style of the well known "Superleggera" by Gio
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italy Post-Modern Design Black Wooden Chair
Italy Post-Modern Design Black Wooden Chair
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Modern St Timothy Chair Cantilever Chairs Chrome Rectangle Tube & Black Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of modern St. Timothy Chair Company chrome rectangular tube and black leather
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1990s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian modern black metal and leather chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal and leather chairs, 1980s Set of four chairs with black painted metal
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s, Danish vintage relax chair in "flowers" fabric, very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Relax chair in woven "flowers" furniture fabric. Chair was reupholstered many
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Italian modern wooden chairs with triangular holes, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden chairs with triangular holes, 1980s Set of six chairs entirely in wood. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950-60s, Danish highback rocking chair in original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950-60s, Danish highback rocking chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair Very heavy and well made. Not the most
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20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Birch, Birdseye Maple

Lima Post Modern wood Dinning Chair Dovain Studio
Located in Lisbon, PT
Dovain Studio presents you the Lima chair that is entirely manufactured in wood and has a soft seat
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Very Rare Set of Two Lounge Chairs and Stool by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Munich, DE
Foam and wonderful fabric in good condition. Very rare low back version - used by gio ponti for the famous hotel parco dei principi in sorrento. Made by Cassina.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Suelo Outdoor Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo outdoor modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Suelo Outdoor Modern Lounge Chair
Suelo Outdoor Modern Lounge Chair
H 31.5 in W 36.25 in D 31 in
Scandinavian Modern Large Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern large lounge chair or wingback attributed to Rolshau Mobler, Denmark. Newly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Six Mid-Century Modern Steel Z Dining Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Mid-Century Modern steel and fabric Z-dining chairs. Cantilevered flat bar frame. Attributed to
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20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Very Modern Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of very modern chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all very modern chairs available were constructed with great care. Very modern chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of very modern chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern very modern chairs are of considerable interest. Very modern chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Charles and Ray Eames and Gio Ponti are consistently popular.

How Much are Very Modern Chairs?

Prices for very modern chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, very modern chairs begin at $344 and can go as high as $30,273, while the average can fetch as much as $4,200.

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 Very Modern Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.