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Chairs For Sale
1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This is one of the most commercially successful chairs designed and produced by famous Gebrüder Thonet Company. It was first designed in 1885 (most likely by August Thonet) and can b...
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1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Ladder Back Accent Side Chair After Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, mid-century modern, tall ladder back, accent, side chair in the style of Gio Ponti features a black lacquered wood frame with woven, natural rush seat.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pierre Chapo. Series of 6 model S34 chairs. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo, by. Series of 6 model S34 chairs in solid natural blond elm. French work realized in the 1960s. Dimensions: H 71 x W 40 x D 40 cm Reference: LS58946601E Pierre Cha...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four chairs made in Sweden in the rococo style about 1830:s. The first secondary color have been removed and what is left, is the second secondary color. Under the secondary color th...
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1830s Swedish Rococo Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Mid Victorian Side Chair Finely Hand Carved with Wool Work Seat, Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality example of an English occasional side chair in the Rococo style, from the mid Victorian period, circa 1850, made from Beech. The back is a Classic balloon back shape, but with intricate cut-out and carved detail to the frame and particularly to the cross splat. This carved detail is continued on the front legs and front stretcher. The foot of the legs are splayed slightly outwards which adds to the features of this chair. Twin side stretchers give additional strength to this chair but overall this is a delicately made chair. It has a good wool-work covered seat with a rose spray design. Please note: This chair is not a strong dining room chair and is not recommended for regular use as a chair to sit on. The chair is light and would make a very pretty bedroom or hall side chair, to be used principally for display either on its own or with say teddy bears displayed on it, or for draping light...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Single Mid-Century Danish Teak Model 83 Chair by Niels Moller, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Danish teak Model 83 side chair designed by Niels Moller. Teak frame with near new condition paper cord seat. The frame is in good original condition with some wear and patina ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - The height of armrests is 70cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Beech

Space Age V.S.O.P. Cognac Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Classic space age design by Eero Aarnio. Fully refinished with new lacquer and new mustard boucle upholstery. This piece was tagged prior to refinishing, but our refinisher...
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1960s Finnish Space Age Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Lacquer

Set of Four Cubist Chairs, by Josef Gočár, Solid Oak, Red Leather, Czech, 1910s
By Josef Gocar
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This set was designed by famous czech designer Josef Gočár as part of the interior of a family home in Hradec Králové (Czechoslovakia). The upholstery is firm and not worn, but the ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Oak, Lacquer

Early 19th Century Late Gustavian chair
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair made in Sweden about 1800. The original and first secondary color give the chairs surface indigenous textures. The seat is original as well as the leather.
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Directoire Style Fruitwood Chairs, 2
Located in New York, NY
Directoire style fruitwood chairs, one armchair and one side chair, with X-form back splats. Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Contemporary Facet Lounge Chair in Brass and Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Facet Lounge Chair w/ Cream Lacquer Brass Hand Repoussé Cream Lacquer Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammeri...
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2010s Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mart Stam Leather S33 Chair 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original blue leather. Produced by Bodafors, 1940s. Signed. This example is represented at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. Very good vintage condition with signs of usage an...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Leather

Late 18th/19th Century French Ivory Louis XVI Armchairs with Aubusson
Located in Essex, MA
Lovely original carved Louis XVI style chairs with original Aubusson tapestry upholstery. A pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils or armchairis in their original condition ready to be re...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s. Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Rare Tom Dixon Grab Chair Design EPS Chair Polystyrene Chair O-BASF Brutalist
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful rare chair by Tom Dixon and manufactured by EPS 2006 "Grab Chair" Made from polystyrene, making the chair lightweight, however surprisingly robust and comfortable.  Stam...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

4 vintage chairs in wood, steel and Alcantara fabric 1970s
Located in Catania, IT
4 Cesca model type chairs with steel and walnut wood frame and upholstered in 1970s alcantara fabric in good condition. The seat and back are removable panels. Chair Measurements: Wi...
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1970s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century Swedish chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Swedish chairs about 1840:s. The back is very unusual and could be seen as a double G, referring to King Gustav the Third in Sweden. There are tw...
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1840s Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

Traditional British Victorian Balloon Back Chair. Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Typical English Balloon Back Chair used for the parlor, a lady's desk, or in the boudoire at a dressing table in mid-Victorian England. It has the round, or balloon shaped back; cabr...
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1880s Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

"OTI" armchair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, circa 1980
Located in LYON, FR
Very pretty tubular steel armchair created by the Danish designer Niels Gammelgaard on behalf of the publisher IKEA. An iconic piece in very good condition and with a lovely patina. ...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 10 similar Rococo chairs made in Stockholm, about 1770. The chairs are made in alder, that is a very light wood. In Stockholm they made chairs that are very similar and i...
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1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Chairs

Materials

Birch

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered grey boucle fabric - high of seat 46 cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
Located in Brno, CZ
A rare bentwood dining chair with beautiful patterned wood and weaved rattan seat. This piece was designed and made by Gebrüder Thonet around 1850. We can find the chair in the old T...
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1890s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Declan Dining Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Our Declan dining chair exudes sophisticated elegance. It is sleek and curvaceous, with the perfectly unexpected walnut and brass back detailing. A modern chair with Classic proport...
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2010s American Chairs

Materials

Brass

Leggera chair by Gio Ponti – set of 7 pieces
Located in Roma, RM
Leggera chair by Gio Ponti – set of 7 pieces, original edition from the 1950s. Product details Dimensions: 52 L x 81 H x 51 D cm
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1950s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Swedish chairs made about 1800. There are two pairs, so it is possible to get a set of four. Gustavian style was the leading style in Swedish architecture, decor and craft...
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Five Vintage Custom Hand Carved Witco Tiki Style Polynesian Side Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
A set of 4 charming dining chairs made of rustic oak with rush seats. These chairs feature ladder-style backs. They are meticulously handcrafted, showcasing a simple yet elegant styl...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

313 Chair By Edvin Helseth For Trybo
Located in Dorchester, GB
Experience comfort in modern style with the 313 Chair by Edvin Helseth for Trybo. It features an angular pinewood frame and adjustable lumbar support for maximum comfort. The perfect...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jean Gin Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Jean Gin Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 49 x D 55 x H 77 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers tr...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pigreco chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pigreco chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s, Made in Italy.  Restored and reupholstered chair with light gray leather seat.  The price of shipping is for the Italian terri...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gastone Rinaldi Chair for Rima 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
Located in East Hampton, NY
This documented rare chair by Karl Springer, found in his catalogue of original creations, is made of chrome-plated steel, brass and lucite. The seat cushion is upholstered in a fine...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Fly Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 60 x H 82 cm Materials: Metal chair covered with reconstituted leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, ...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mart Stam B33 Chairs by Fasem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s pair of S33 dining chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem, Italy. These iconic bauhaus chairs have beautiful patinated leather seats and backs and are incredibly comfortable due to the ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson Limited Edition Of 2 Pieces. Dimensions: D 36,5 x W 66,5 x H 39 cm. Materials: Naxos marble. A shape. A floating mass of white marble turned into...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble

A set of four exquisite Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Step back in time with a captivating set of four Biedermeier chairs, originating from the distinguished craftsmanship of 1820 in southern Germany. Each chair in this exquisite collec...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Gio Ponti Ultraleggera Chairs
Located in MADRID, ES
Gio Ponti designed this chair in the 1950s, commissioned by Cassina, a company that has been producing it continuously ever since. Fifty-seven years after its commercialisation, it ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Modern "Sun Flower Chair" by Liberty Ornamental Iron of Canada
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The sun flower chair is the successor of the Canadian iconic Solair chair. Following the enormous success of the Solair chairs, Liberty Ornamental Iron...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Brown Leather Chairs by Matteo Grassi, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Italian Brown Leather Chairs by Matteo Grassi, 1970s, Italy Measurements : Height: 80 cm Seating height: 45 cm Seating: 44 cm x 44 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if y...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi,Italy, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp escabelle B 60
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle B 60
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1850s Swiss Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

A fiberglass MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIR att. RENE-JEAN CAILLETTE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and light chair with rounded "Ladybug" style lines, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, 4 legs in black lacquered folded tubular metal, rounded shell in gray-blue fiberg...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Maple French Country Barrel Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style barrel chairs, unbranded. Maple with a lightly distressed finish, ladder back design, curved crest rail, curved arms with turned supports, gold tones c...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vernacular 19th Century Plank Chair featuring a Scalloped Backrest and Pitched Seat. Dimensions: 35"H x 20"W x 16"D Period: 19th Century Condition: Good condition. Wear consistent w...
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19th Century Tribal Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Foratta Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Foratta Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 59 x D 58 x H 79 cm Materials: Metal, Natural leather with upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Michael van Beuren Original Pair of Chairs for Domus
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico and he marvelled at the historical moment that the country was living, as a new middle class emerged, with particular ...
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1950s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson Limited Edition Of 2 Pieces. Dimensions: D 36,5 x W 66,5 x H 39 cm. Materials: Naxos marble. A shape. A floating mass of white marble turned into...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble

Italian modern chromed steel Sabrina chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed steel Sabrina chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970s. Sabrina model chair, with seat and backrest made entirely of fine chromed steel tubing, which follows t...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hella Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Hella Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 59 x D 58 x H 78 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trend...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Full Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Full Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 59 x H 80 cm Materials: Metal, Natural leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Napoleon III Ebonized Children's Prie Dieu Pair w/ Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This very rare pair of high Napoleon III prie dieu slipper chairs feature an ebonized mahogany structure, the original detailed needlepoint upholstery, turned stretchers and ten bras...
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1850s French High Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Primitive wooden craved tripod chair. A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina. Hand-crafted in the early 20th century. Made from solid wood and historically used as a birthin...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Stained Beech Folding Chairs with Canvas Seat and Backrest
Located in Madrid, ES
Six folding chairs of stained beech with canvas seat and backrest. Manufactured in Denmark by Sorø Møbelfabrik, model 330. Height when folded - 97 cm.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Tre Sedie grigie Modello 441 Bigframe di Alberto Meda per Alias 2000
Located in Milano, IT
Gruppo di 3 sedie, in alluminio e la seduta e lo schienale in rete plastificata. Buone condizioni.
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Cane Dining Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Stunning pair of burnt bamboo armchairs with gracefully shaped horseshoe frames, in the Brighton Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful burnt bamboo tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Loose vintage chair cushions...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1970s Rattan & Bamboo Cube Lounge Armchair by Henry Olko
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century handsome rattan and bamboo cube lounge armchair by Henry Olko for his Willow & Reed company, circa 1970s. This armchair was designed by Henry Olko and produced by ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Willow

Vintage French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chairs - a Pair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Features Quality Constructed, Larger Scale, Walnut Frame Approx 70 years Very Good Condition- wear associated with antique furniture - See photos - Normal Wear associated with Anti...
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Wood

Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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