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Midcentury White Oak Sling Chair with Velvet Cushions
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage sling chair in white Oak with beautiful joinery and dowel finishes. Piece features light
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1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Oak

Vintage Iron Folding Sling Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Nice patina on these vintage scissor chairs made of Iron with older fabric. Perfect for patio or
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron Folding Sling Chairs
Vintage Iron Folding Sling Chairs
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 30 in
Vintage Bamboo Adjustable Sling Chaise Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large diameter bamboo frame adjustable sling design chaise lounge.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Vintage Tony Paul Sling Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of vintage sculptural Tony Paul Sling Chairs with reinforced black leather seats and
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Modern Royal Blue Hopsacking & Chrome Cantilever Sling Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage modern cantilever sling chair with original royal blue hopsacking fabric & chrome
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pair of Wood and Canvas Sling Lounge Chairs 1970s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of two wood and canvas sling chairs circa 1970s. Solid pine wood legs with contrasting black
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Sling Back Black Leather and Bamboo Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This is a super chic vintage chair from Spain. It's great next to a short cocktail table. It's in
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Vintage Machine Age, McKay Craft Cantilevered Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
By McKay Furniture Corp., Salvatore Bevelacqua
Located in Portland, OR
Gorgeous pair of Art Deco, Machine Age leather sling chairs by Salvatore Bevelacqua for McKay Craft
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Iron

Karin Mobring Model Diana Cognac Sling Lounge Chair Vintage Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair was designed 1972 by Karin Mobring. It has a solid frame
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Mid century vintage leather sling 657 lounge chair by Charles pollock
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century vintage leather sling lounge chair ‘657’ by Charles pollock. Light tan thick hide
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pierre Paulin Style Leather Steel Tubular Lounge Sling Chair, 1960s
By Erik Magnussen, Pierre Paulin, Pierre Thielen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European midcentury modern leather sling lounge chair. Steel tube base with natural brown patinated
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Ikea 1978 Christer Blomquist Model Frej Canvas Sling Lounge Chair
By IKEA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This IKEA Classic Vintage lounge chair was designed 1979 by Christer Blomquist. It has a solid
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Vintage Leather and Chrome Sling Lounge Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and spectacular leather and chrome sling lounge chair, by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Chrome

Karin Mobring Model Diana Cognac Sling Lounge Chair Vintage Ikea Black Frame
By IKEA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair was designed 1972 by Karin Mobring. It is made of a solid
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Karin Mobring Model Diana brown Cognac Sling Lounge Chair Vintage Ikea, 1 of 2
By IKEA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair was designed 1975 by Karin Mobring. It is a different
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Rare Dominic Michaelis Leather Sling Sail Chair and Ottoman
By Dominic Michaelis, Moveis Corraza
Located in Las Vegas, NV
slings and rope details. Chair and ottoman are in excellent vintage condition showing very minimal signs
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Cherry

1950s Don Shoemaker Scissor Sling Folding Armchair & Foot Stool Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Don Shoemaker Scissor Sling Folding Armchair & Foot Stool Handcrafted in Mexico. Vintage
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

1970s Black Vinyl in Black Metal Zermatt Tubular Sling Chairs Vecta
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chairs by Vecta. These iconic chairs feature a minimalist design with a black vinyl sling and tubular
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Metal

MCM Leather and Iron Butterfly Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
large sling hung from the frame's highest points, creating a suspended seat. The frame of the chair is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Iron

Mid century modern black leather iron sling lounge chair by Leathercraft
By Jerry Johnson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century black leather sling lounge chair designed by Jerry Johnson for Leathercraft in 1954
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Iron

Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with chocolate brown leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather

Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with tan leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan & Jorge
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather

Fabio Lenci 'Hyaline' Lounge Chair for Stendig
By Fabio Lenci, Stendig Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” depth x 27.5” height; 15.5” seat height. Condition Excellent vintage condition; The chair has been
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Chrome

Danish Oregon Pine Sling Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dronten, NL
Danish lounge chair with Oregon pine frame and striped canvas sling seat. Wonderful all original
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Pine

Danish Oregon Pine Sling Chair
Danish Oregon Pine Sling Chair
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
1 (of 2) 657 leather sling Chairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
One of two 1960ies Knoll International 657 Sling Leather Chairs. Price per chair, two chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Aluminum

Erik Ole Jørgensen Model 'BO631' Suede Easy Chairs for Bovirke, 1953
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Coronado, CA
easy chairs provide enveloping comfort--you won't be disappointed. The original suede slings are in
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Modern Falcon Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Vatne Mobler
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Danish Modern Falcon Black Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Falcon Bentwood and Leather Sling Footstool by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Leather Footstool Falcon Chair Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler 1970s Falcon
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Bentwood, Leather

1970’s Modern Orange & Black Tube Cantilever Sling Lounge Chairs Jerry Johnson S
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Modern orange & black painted tube cantilever sling lounge chairs in the style
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Metal

British Colonial Style Set of Four Safari Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing set of four vintage British Colonial chairs crafted in mahogany stained maple with a pegged
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Maple

Roxinho vintage Safari armchair in leather and wood by MCM Michel Arnoult, 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
chairs feature stitched high quality leather sling seats and backs, with Brazilian hardwood frames. A
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970’s Modern Sling Chair Teak & Leather Style Michel Arnoult Made in Argentina
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Modern side sling chair comprised of teak & cognac leather in the style of Michel
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Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Midcentury Lounge Chair in Rosewood & Leather by Don Shoemaker, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Detroit, MI
biomorphic shapes and exotic woods designed with traditional reference. This iconic sling chair is
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Cocobolo, Leather, Rosewood

Modern Don Shoemaker Sling Chair for Senal
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Tulsa, OK
Modern Don Shoemaker Sling Chair for Senal Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Boho Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Boho dining chairs. Designed by the iconic Milo Baughman for Thayer
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Modern Design Tripod Sling Lounge Chair by Durlet, Belgium 1970's
By Durlet
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Tripod Sling Lounge Chair by Durlet. Made in Belgium, 1960
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Safari Gray Oak Lounge Chairs style of Michel Arnoult
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Safari lounge chairs solid oak wood. Green leather sling olive cushions. Cerused oak wood in
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Mid Century Red Butterfly Canvas and Metal Chair by Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Detroit, MI
This original vintage mid century modern Knoll (attr.) butterfly chair was originally designed by
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Westnofa Siesta Cahir + Ottman - Highback Leather - Ingmar Relling
By Ekorness, Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage midcentury Scandinavian modern "Siesta" lounge chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling for
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Pair Midcentury Westnofa Siesta Chairs - Highback Leather - Ingmar Relling
By Ekorness, Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of vintage midcentury Scandinavian modern "Siesta" lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling for
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-813 Black Leather Armchairs, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
perfectly juxtaposes the metal. This rare pair of JH-813 chairs will add a touch of classic vintage
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Carmel, NY
The iconic beautiful Don Shoemaker sling chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood
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1960s Mexican Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 26 in
Jerry Johnson Outdoor "Idyllwild" Sling Lounge Chair
By Jerry Johnson, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California-made lounge chairs by Jerry Johnson for Landes Inc., c.1968. The "Idyllwild" chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

PVC, Canvas

Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG5 Black Leather Chairs by Centro Studi
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi, Centro Studi
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Check out the patina on this chrome! This is precisely why vintage furniture is so much more
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bamboo and Dark Brown Leather Sling Chairs by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1960
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unique pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo or rattan and leather sling
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Vtg IRE Furniture Skillingaryd Swedish Modern Purple Leather Sling Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage IRE Furniture Skillingaryd Swedish Modern Purple Leather Sling lounge chair. Item features
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Chrome

Wrought Iron Jerry Johnson Leather Sling Lounge Chair (3) Leathercraft 1954
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Camden, ME
Wrought iron and leather sling lounge chairs designed by Jerry Johnson for Leathercraft, circa 1954
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early Charles Pollock 657 Leather Sling Lounge Chair by Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
A nice early example the Rare model 657 leather sling lounge chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Lucite and Chrome Sling Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iconic lucite sling chair from the 1970’s by Charles Hollis Jones. Constructed of chrome plated
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1970s American Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Chrome

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Sofa, Mid Century
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Vienna, AT
the chair. The sofa is in very good vintage condition, the frames are all clean, sturdy and sound
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Postmodern Chrome & Black Leather Timeless Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional pair of vintage Antonio Citterio for Flexform “Timeless” chrome & black leather
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Miles Karpilow Studio Craft Leather Lounge Chair
By Miles Karpilow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
created this impressive piece known as the "Osborne" chair which features a leather sling seat and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

MR10 Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage set of 4 MR10 dining chairs by Mies van der Rohe. Chrome cantilevered frames with black
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1970s Bauhaus Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Chrome

MR10 Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
MR10 Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
. Approximately thirty of these Sling Swinger chairs were placed around the MSC "Flag Room" which was designed and
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage lounges Eliel Saarinen & Pipsan Saarinen Swanson
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage midcentury wrought iron patio chairs. Most likely European. French or Italian
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

MP-51 Brazilian Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in TORONTO, CA
Stunning MP-51 lounge chair by Percival Lafer. In great original vintage condition with original
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Jacaranda

Pernilla Lounge Chair with Ottoman Anniversary Edition Bruno Mathsson by Dux
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Full: Pernilla Chair by Bruno Mathsson by Dux Jubileum 1907-2007 special
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Plywood

1970s Modern Safari Lounge Set Three Leather Sling Chairs Wood Tripod Leg Base
By Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern safari lounge set of three leather sling chairs on three-legged mahogany wood base
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Black leather swivel chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage leather swivel lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel. The chair features a
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sling Chair

Materials

Chrome

Mid 20th Century American Campaign-Style Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
masterful blend of functionality and sophistication. Its olive green leather seat and sling arms exude a
Category

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

Materials

Maple, Leather

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Vintage Sling Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage sling chair for your home. Each vintage sling chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage sling chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage sling chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage sling chair over the years, but those crafted by Don S. Shoemaker, Knoll and Michel Arnoult are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Sling Chair?

Prices for a vintage sling chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,995.

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 Sling Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether sling chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people like how the leather or fabric sling found on this type of chair cradles them while they sit for long periods. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of sling chairs.
  • 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.