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Well Tempered Chair

"Phe-Phe Club Chair" Blackened Steel, Brass and Walnut Wood Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Phe-Phe" club chair is who it is, It cant be anything else. This piece was inspired by the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair recalls the peak of Danish Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Carlina Round Dining Table by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
timber and tempered smoked glass. Solid ash timber structure, stained black. 1 cm thick tempered
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Ash

Carlina Low Table by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
timber and tempered smoked glass. Solid ash timber structure, stained black. 1 cm Thick tempered
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

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Smoked Glass, Ash

Carlina Low Table by Oscar Tusquets
Carlina Low Table by Oscar Tusquets
H 16.54 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in
Carlina 220 Dining Table by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
tempered smoked glass top. Gaulino Family Distinctive elements of the Gaulino chair run through this
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Ash

Carlina 220 Dining Table by Oscar Tusquets
Carlina 220 Dining Table by Oscar Tusquets
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 38.19 in
Carlina Side Table by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
tempered smoked glass. Solid ash timber structure, stained black. 1 cm thick tempered smoked glass top
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

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Smoked Glass, Ash

Oscar Tusquets Table 'Gaulino' Black Ashwood / Glass by BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many chairs, some of them very admired but possibly none of them are as beautiful as the Gaulino
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Tables

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Glass, Ash

Art Deco Serge Roche Style Palm Leaf Console Lacquered in Almond Latte c. 1980
By Serge Roche
Located in Saint Louis, MO
beveled edge tempered glass top. French Riviera inspired elegance. Glamorous. Gregarious. Palm leaf forms
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Hanover, MA
enameled glass. Interior is lined with sycamore and has removable shelves as well as a case of four drawers
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood, Sycamore, Mahogany, Glass

Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
H 57 in W 103 in D 20 in
Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
Located in Hanover, MA
. Interior is lined with sycamore and has removable shelves as well as a case of four drawers under two
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Mahogany, Rosewood, Glass

Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Bar Cabinet
H 57 in W 103 in D 20 in
Armchair with Curved Wooden Armrests by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
sensibilities of Danish Modern style. The chair's elegant and organic lines create a visually striking
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Armchair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved edges and elongated seat, this chair is exceptionally
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Oak Armchairs with Upholstered Cushions, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, upholstered seat cushion in a wool blend fabric. Thanks to this, the chairs appear light despite the solid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Solid Oak Coffee Table with Sculptural Legs, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This coffee table is aesthetically, a tempered Modernism in design: clear forms without
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

"0024XXL" Pendant Lamp in Glass and Brass Designed by Gio' Ponti for FontanaArte
By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, lighting and objects for FontanaArte, as well as the Superleggera chair and furniture for Cassina
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Danish Modern 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A rare lounge chair in solid oak, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. Model "Razor blade". The seat and back is reupholstered in soft lambswool...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Lambskin, Sheepskin

Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oile...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Park nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can build ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

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Wood

Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

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Brass

Modern Brutalist Console Table Black & White Marble, Travertine Stone & Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Quantic Console Table is an enigmatic design piece. A futuristic console table that defies the laws of physics and impresses with its aesthetic balance. A marble console table that s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Travertine, Marble, Brass

Hairpin Dining Table 36 Round, Walnut Hardwood, Center Table, Foyer Table
By David Gaynor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The hair pin table uses a solid wood interpretation of a Classic leg giving new style to this seemingly traditional support. Shown as 36" diameter in walnut, but these are made to me...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Maple, Cherry, Ash

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Contemporary Art-Inspired Round Bedside Table Nightstand Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Bedside Table is the perfect choice for a luxury bedroom design. A modern nightstand table made in marquetry and can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood colors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Midcentury Wishbone Side Table in Walnut (4 available)
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle Collection, Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful wishbone circular table designed by Dean Santner featuring black walnut construction. This amazing design looks simple yet complex at the same time. Wonderful proportions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Small Armchair Designed as a Dog Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional small French armchair designed for a dog. This small armchair is not just a chair - it's a piece of history. Constructed in the 1920s, with French craftsmanship and qu...
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Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Armchairs

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Wood

Small Armchair Designed as a Dog Bed
Small Armchair Designed as a Dog Bed
H 21 in W 23 in D 24.5 in
Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Vladimir Kagan Early Rare High Back Barrel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, USA, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan early rare high back barrel lounge chair and matching ottoman with angled splayed maple legs, USA, 1950s. This Kagan high back lounge chair model is large in scale and...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Maple, Wood

Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Old Berlin” chair is among Swedish icon, Carl Malmsten’s rarer models. The dark wood, the beautiful upholstery, and Malmsten’s timeless design makes this model a beautiful repr...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, GB
Arnold Madsen & Herny Schubell - The Pragh Chair & Stool The Pragh chair is an iconic piece of Danish design from the mid-1950s golden period. The Pragh was the 2nd masterpiece Mads...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Elm

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Ron Arad "Well Tempered Chair, " Limited Edition 150 Pieces
By Vitra, Ron Arad
Located in Brussels, BE
workshop. The sort of minimalist attitude expressed by the “Well Tempered Chair,” designed for the “Vitra
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Vintage 1980s Swiss International Style Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Vitra Miniature Well Tempered Chair by Ron Arad
By Ron Arad, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
tempered chair. Its form is not the product of artificially shaping the sheet steel but is instead
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

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Steel

Ron Arad "Bad Tempered Chair, " Number 72/1000 Limited Edition
By Vitra, Ron Arad
Located in Brussels, BE
), echoes back to the legendary "Well Tempered Chair” that started the cooperation between Ron Arad and
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Industrial Lounge Chairs

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Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Glass

Vitra Miniature Tom Vac Chair by Ron Arad
By Ron Arad, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
furniture maker Vitra, for whom he had already produced the well tempered chair back in 1986, Ron Arad
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

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Steel

Vitra Miniature Tom Vac Chair by Ron Arad
Vitra Miniature Tom Vac Chair by Ron Arad
H 5.12 in W 4.14 in D 3.94 in
Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Camperdown, NSW
This incredibly beautiful Finn Juhl chair by Bovirke BO-118 is a true statement. This chair has
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Ron Arad - Well Tempered Chair
Located in New York, NY
Well tempered (decorative) chair by Ron Arad edited by Vitra in 1989. Only 100 items were
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Late 20th Century French Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Ron Arad "Bad Tempered" Chair for Vitra, Limited Edition
By Ron Arad
Located in Kansas City, MO
production. The design dates back to the Well Tempered Chair of 1985, the beginning of Arad's work with
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21st Century and Contemporary German Lounge Chairs

Danish Øreklapstolen Chair, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish cabinetmaker chair often referred to as “Øreklapstolen” or “ear flap chair” is a great
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Danish Øreklapstolen Chair, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Øreklapstolen Chair, Denmark, 1950s
H 38.39 in W 26.38 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Finn Juhl 1953 Spade Teak Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Finn Juhl model 133 or "Spade" lounge chairs with cushions gold
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

FINE HENRY VIII LINKED ANTIQUE 1631 CHARLES I ROCKiNG CHAIR DEPICTING ADAM & EVE
Located in GB
carved 1631 dated Charles I rocking chair with ornately carved panels depicting Adam & Eve with the
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Antique 1630s English Charles II Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Jean Nouvel "Saint James" White Linen Dining Chair for Ligne Roset
By Jean Nouvel, Ligne Roset
Located in Miami, FL
Single Saint James dining arm chair with white linen slip covers by Jean Nouvel for Ligne Roset
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2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Danish Øreklapstolen Chairs, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Danish cabinetmaker chairs, often referred to as “Øreklapstolen” or “ear flap chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Beech Easy Chairs with Curved Armrests, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
importance of this balance can be identified in the design and execution of these easy chairs as well. This
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

Helmut Magg Daybed for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, Germany, 1950s
By Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, Helmut Magg
Located in Utrecht, NL
that attracts the eye. The legs balance out the body well, creating a light, airy look. The elegant
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Wood

Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs
By Vitra
Located in East Hampton, NY
Hoffman - Seven Ball chair 6. Ron Arad - Well Tempered chair 7. Michael Thonet - No. 14 chair 8. Gerrit
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs
Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs
H 5.25 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
Ron Arad Reinventing the Wheel Bookcase by for Hidden
By Hidden, Ron Arad
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Well Tempered Chair. He has designed the Bookworm bookshelf and FPE chair for Kartell, Tom Vac Chairs
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Curved Armrests, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
accordingly, of this pair of sophisticated easy chairs as well. The subtle decorative qualities stemming
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Patinated Oak Armchair by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the beautiful sheepskin upholstery, which give this easy chair a soft, modern edge. The sturdy frame
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Curved Three-Seat Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
craftsmanship. Many of the well-known Danish architects of the era felt the urge to try their hand at three
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood

Suzanne Rheinstein: a Welcoming Elegance
Located in New York, NY
Suzanne Rheinstein has worked with before that reflect a vision of richness tempered by restraint. Her
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Suzanne Rheinstein: a Welcoming Elegance
Suzanne Rheinstein: a Welcoming Elegance
H 11.8 in W 9.9 in D 1.2 in
Ron Arad Tempered Chair
By Ron Arad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well Tempered Chair by Ron Arad, 1986.
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Late 20th Century Swiss Lounge Chairs

Ron Arad Tempered Chair
Ron Arad Tempered Chair
H 31.5 in W 38.78 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Amazing Francoise Carre Casablanca Garden Chairs
Located in Southfield, MI
." As well, these chairs appear in the original film version of "Grey Gardens." Made of
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Vintage 1930s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Miniature Rob Arad Well Tempered Chair
By Ron Arad
Located in San Antonio, TX
Miniature model of the Rob Arad well-tempered chair produced by the Vitra Design Museum after an
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20th Century Polish Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

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Well Tempered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic well tempered chair available at 1stDibs. A well tempered chair — often made from wood, fabric and glass — can elevate any home. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage well tempered chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the well tempered chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A well tempered chair, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made well tempered chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bovirke, Fontana Arte and Hidden are consistently popular.

How Much is a Well Tempered Chair?

A well tempered chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,200, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $49,000.
Questions About Well Tempered Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.