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Wicker chair Design Teun Velthuizen for Urotan 1950s Holland
By Teun Velthuizen, Urotan
Located in Den Haag, NL
base ,comes with a Wicker seat .What a great looking chair this is
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

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Wicker

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’, Denmark, 1950s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
looking chair is characterized by a splendid design featuring simple shapes and authentic materials. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Oak

Danish 1950's Lounge Chair with Slim Sculptural Carved Oak Frame
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish very elegant and sculptural looking chair from around 1950. Upholstered at a later point in
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wool, Oak

Finn Juhl NV-53 Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design NV-53 lounge chair for Niels Vodder, Denmark. Sophisticated and elegant looking
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Finn Juhl NV-53 Lounge Chair
Finn Juhl NV-53 Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 28 in D 30 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Ulferts Fabriker
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in San Marcos, CA
-backed lounge chair has a great look. Chair has been completely refinished and has brand new high quality
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Teak

Exaggerated Butterfly Back Wing Chair, Circa 1940
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Rochester, NY
front backrest. Great looking chair. Circa 1940. Look at all pictures and read condition report in
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Looking Chair

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Brass

Carlo de Carli Model 802 Lounge Chairs for M.Singer & Sons
By Carlo De Carli, M. Singer & Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carlo de Carli design lounge chairs for M.Singer & Sons, Model 802. Sophisticated looking chairs
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Brass

Poul Kjærholm Fauteuils PK22 voor E.Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Den Haag, NL
Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen . Upholstery in Canvas and rust . Great looking chair .
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Canvas

Cracked-Looking Vintage Thonet Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
. The vintage Thonet chair with a weathered appearance combines the charm of the past with a unique
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20th Century Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wood

Cracked-Looking Vintage Thonet Chair
Cracked-Looking Vintage Thonet Chair
H 31.5 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Rare Pair of Art Deco Industrial Aluminum & Leather Club Arm Chairs by GoodForm
By GoodForm
Located in Lafayette, IN
and brown leather give these chairs a decidedly aviation-inspired look! Chairs have been thoroughly
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Looking Chair

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Aluminum

Hans Wegner PP51/3 V Chair PP Mobler, Denmark, 1988
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
different looking chair that was not equipped with a top rail, but rather a beautifully designed V-formed
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Oak

Theo Ruth 122 Lounge Chair Alpaca Wool Artifort, 1956
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Theo Ruth in the early years of Artifort, its very difficult to find but a very nice looking chair
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Metal

Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair with Detailed Back in Pine
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
natural looking chair in solid pine. A simplistic design with a large seating and attention for the
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Pine

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, papercord, Denmark, 1950s. This organic looking chair is made with an outstanding attention to detail as
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Chair

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Papercord, Teak

Mid-Century English Faded Green Dry Look Leather Bedroom Chair Desk Chair #198
Located in Lewes, GB
An English mid-century faded Green leather chair, lovely proportions, sits very elegantly on long
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Leather

Oversized Lounge Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR - Set of 2
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR Sovereign Upholstery Fabric is striped Burnout Velvet Cotton Comes with 4 Arm
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1970s Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Velvet

Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
upholstery offers a appealing contrast to the Industrial look of this chair. This vintage swivel chair would
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Vintage Looking Chair

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Enamel, Steel

Pair Larry Laslo for Directional Channeled Back Chairs
By Larry Laslo, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
the eye. These distinguished-looking chairs have that special timeless look that will never go out of
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Recently reupholstered Chippendale style midcentury slim wing back chairs made by Hickory Chair
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Wicker Salterini Radar Style Chairs With Pedestal Side Tables Seating Set
By Salterini, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chattanooga, TN
interior "skeleton" frame provides serious strength and stability to these delicate looking chairs and end
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Metal

Paoli Chair Co. Black Naugahyde Chrome MCM Slipper Chairs Style Florence Knoll
By Paoli Chair Company, Florence Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of Mid-Century Modern or MCM slipper chairs in black faux leather or Naugahyde by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Chair, White Lacquer, Faux Leather in Reptile Look, Germany, 1970s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Space Age lounge chair, white lacquer, faux leather in reptile look, Germany, 1970s Extraordinary
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Looking Chair

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Stainless Steel

Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
best-looking chair I have ever seen and certainly the most decorative library steps. The design is
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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Looking Chair

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Oak

Set of Twelve Dining Chairs, Gold Finish, Brass Look, Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Set of twelve dining chairs, gold painted aluminum frames with fabric seats. Finish has almost a
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1980s American Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid design featuring simple shapes and
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Chair

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Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid design featuring simple shapes and authentic
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Chair

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Cane, Oak

Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs a Lovely Looking Set of Four
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs A lovely looking set of Four The chairs are a
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1950s Chinoiserie Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Lacquer

Suite of Six Vintage Style Folding Steamer Dining Chairs Great Look and Feel
Located in GB
very good looking well made and decorative suite of folding chairs with a lovely rich warm timber
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair 1950's Mid Century Modern Red Plush Faux Fur - George Jetsen Look`````````
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of French Mid Century Modern Red Faux Fur Side Chairs. Metal legs. This pair is fun and they
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Textile

Mid Century Shearling Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introducing our Mid-Century Shearling Chairs that epitomizes the fusion of cozy comfort with the
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid Century Shearling Chairs
Mid Century Shearling Chairs
H 30.75 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
Four Multicolored Seventies Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully shaped wooden chairs with original and typical seventies upholstery. The wood has been
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Four Multicolored Seventies Chairs
Four Multicolored Seventies Chairs
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Gustavian Castle Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a VERY unique set of 10 {Slot Stolar} Castle Chairs. these are Solid Wood chairs NO Resin
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1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Castle Chairs
Swedish Gustavian Castle Chairs
H 40 in W 20 in D 19 in
Scandinavian vintage white chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Empire-style chairs from Sweden. The wooden frame is painted white and the seat is
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian vintage white chairs
Scandinavian vintage white chairs
H 35.83 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Robert Venturi "Empire" Chair
By Robert Venturi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
architect’s series of tables and chairs were a contradiction of classical form – an abstraction of historic
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Looking Chair

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Plywood

Robert Venturi "Empire" Chair
Robert Venturi "Empire" Chair
H 32.75 in W 24.75 in D 22.5 in
6 Marcel Breuer chairs 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Fasem . Its a bit off a mismatch , Looking nice .3 Black 3 Natural. one of the Black chairs have a
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wicker

6 Marcel Breuer  chairs 1970s
6 Marcel Breuer  chairs 1970s
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
1950s French Metal Accent Chair
Located in High Point, NC
, minimalist look. The chair's dark, matte finish and clean lines lend it an air of understated elegance
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Metal

1950s French Metal Accent Chair
1950s French Metal Accent Chair
H 31.5 in W 16.1 in D 16.9 in
Green Ted Net folding chair
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Vojens, 83
Green metal folding chair. This chair was designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in the 1970s
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Metal

Green Ted Net folding chair
Green Ted Net folding chair
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
20th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the 20th Century French Wooden Chair, an embodiment of timeless elegance and old-world
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20th Century French Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Wooden Chair
20th Century French Wooden Chair
H 32.8 in W 15.2 in D 14.4 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 Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Wooden Folding Garden Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
This folding wooden garden chair, found in the "lagu selection" collection, is a rare vintage item
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Late 20th Century Turkish Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wood

 Vintage Wooden Folding Garden Chair
 Vintage Wooden Folding Garden Chair
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Draped Plaster and Fiberglass Chairs
By John Dickinson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
We just love this pair of sculptural pair of Trompe-l'oeil draped plaster and fiberglass chairs
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Late 20th Century Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Steel

Draped Plaster and Fiberglass Chairs
Draped Plaster and Fiberglass Chairs
H 33.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
Spinnetto Chair by Chiavari, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Very elegant and minimal looking Spinetto Chiavari chair with fine black ebonized frame and wicker
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1960s Italian Minimalist Vintage Looking Chair

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Wicker, Wood, Birch

Spinnetto Chair by Chiavari, 1960s
Spinnetto Chair by Chiavari, 1960s
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Tall Bamboo Sun Flower Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool and well crafted tall bamboo sun flower chair, circa 1990s. The chair is in very good
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Bamboo

Tall Bamboo Sun Flower Chair
Tall Bamboo Sun Flower Chair
H 63 in W 24 in D 21 in
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Chair 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
for the seat. The chairs are very comfortable and will look great indoors and outdoors. Wonderful
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1950s French Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Wicker Chair 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Chair 1950s
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Moroccan Hand Decorated Chair
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Houston, TX
chair would make a great side chair, lounge chair or would look great in an entrance hall, study, office
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1930s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Wooden Prototype of a Chair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1026 - Vintage wooden prototype of a chair, may be a famous chair. Look to : Catilina chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Wooden Prototype of a Chair
Wooden Prototype of a Chair
H 28.15 in W 20.32 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Primitive Bespoke Bench Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
justice. If you've been looking for a unique pair of statement chairs, look no further. Their wabsabi
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wood

Fringed Chairs From Ladurée Patisserie
Located in London, GB
look, synonymous with beauty, comfort and delicacy. These chairs are covered in two tone red corduroy
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1990s French Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wood

Fringed Chairs From Ladurée Patisserie
Fringed Chairs From Ladurée Patisserie
H 33.47 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Single Bistro Style Folding Chair
Located in Peekskill, NY
ichair has a unique and light Bistro look to it. We only have the one chair but sometimes that's all you
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Iron

Single Bistro Style Folding Chair
Single Bistro Style Folding Chair
H 33 in W 15 in D 17 in
Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking solid wood vintage bank desk chair having slatted back and contoured seat. arm height
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1950s American Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair
Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 18.25 in
Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Introducing the Exquisite Brutalist Spanish Sculptural midcentury Tripod Chair from 1950 Looking to
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1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wood

Chiavari solid Brass Chair 1970s Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Solid Brass Chiavari signature Chair . Looking great in front of your Desk . 1970s Italy
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Brass

Chiavari solid Brass Chair 1970s Italy
Chiavari solid Brass Chair 1970s Italy
H 36.62 in W 15.36 in D 15.75 in
Beautiful vintage worn green spindle chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
or as an eye-catcher in a beautiful corner. Due to its pure look, the chair with armrest is easy to
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wood

Beautiful vintage worn green spindle chair
Beautiful vintage worn green spindle chair
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
1970s Blue Club Chair with Rollers
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s Blue Club Chair. An eyecatching chair made of a chromed frame with 10 blue faux leather
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Chrome

1970s Blue Club Chair with Rollers
1970s Blue Club Chair with Rollers
H 41.34 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Outdoor Chairs
By Salterini, Brown Jordan, Mario Papperzini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Damascan Arm Chairs Arabic Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine pair of Middle Eastern Damascan arm chairs with brass Boulle style decorative inlays
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1980s Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs
By Maruni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Maruni rope lounge chairs, circa 1950s, Japan. The chairs feature an ebonized beech wood
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Rope, Beech

Pair of Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs
Pair of Maruni Rope Lounge Chairs
H 29 in W 22 in D 26.5 in
Postmodern Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut postmodern dining chairs, a stylish and contemporary addition to any dining room space
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Postmodern Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s
H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
wood, creating a fluid and elegant look. With their tapered legs, these chairs have a light and airy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Italian Aged Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is the ultimate vintage leather club chair and ottoman. Made in Italy, this patinated leather
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20th Century Vintage Looking Chair

Materials

Leather

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Vintage Looking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage looking chair available at 1stDibs. A vintage looking chair — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage looking chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage looking chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage looking chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but John Stuart, Ralph Lauren and Sigurd Resell produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Looking Chair?

The average selling price for a vintage looking chair at 1stDibs is $2,550, while they’re typically $493 on the low end and $10,000 for the highest priced.

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 Vintage Looking Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Details that reflect the trends of previous eras are what make an engagement ring look vintage. During the 1940s, engagement rings often featured two-tone metal bands and small central stones flanked by accent stones like baguettes. During the 1950s, World War II-era restrictions on platinum were finally lifted, and many people chose platinum engagement rings set with a single brilliant-cut diamond. The 1960s brought colored gemstones into fashion, and engagement rings from the 1970s and ’80s often featured bold, flashy geometric designs. In the 1990s, marquise diamonds and white gold and platinum metals were popular. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    While we don't know for sure what the first ever chair looked like, early examples of chairs dating back to ancient Egypt can give us some idea of its form. Archaeologists have uncovered chairs from around 3100 B.C. They tend to have boxy shapes and upholstery made of cloth or leather. Compared to modern chairs, seat heights were much lower, at around 10 inches above the floor. Find a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

  • 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.