American Craftsman Seating
AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN STYLE
Inspired by the Arts & Crafts style in England, which rebelled against the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution with a proud emphasis on handcrafted design, American Craftsman style similarly pushed against the lavishness of the Victorian era. Coined by Wisconsin-born Gustav Stickley, a furniture designer and publisher of The Craftsman magazine, American Craftsman furniture would influence homegrown styles that followed, such as Mission and the Prairie School.
Like the popular early 20th-century Craftsman houses — which feature meticulous woodwork on everything from built-in bookcases in the living room and cabinetry in the kitchen to earth-toned exteriors with exposed rafters — American Craftsman furniture was all about handmade storage cabinets, bedroom furniture, chairs and other pieces built with organic materials. “Simplicity and straightforwardness of construction has always been the leading characteristic of Craftsman furniture,” Stickley stated. And while he is often credited with most of the designs at the Craftsman Workshops in Eastwood, New York, others such as Harvey Ellis were influential in shaping the straight-backed chairs, beds with vertical slats and tables with exposed joinery that came to define the style.
Highly utilitarian with no unnecessary flair, American Craftsman furniture was designed to emphasize the essence of its modest construction and promote the natural beauty of the wood. Solid oak, cherry, walnut and mahogany were all favored by the movement’s principal figures. Another attribute commonly associated with the style is the integration of subtle details like tooled leather, inlaid metal and hammered iron handles.
Owing to the outbreak of World War I, the popularity of American Craftsman style waned as consumer spending dropped and furniture companies shifted to the production of wartime materials and goods specified in government contracts. Yet, by the 1960s, there was a renewed appreciation for this foundational modern American style, with Stickley and his contemporaries in demand for the clean, simple lines and sturdy construction of American Craftsman furniture.
Find a collection of antique American Craftsman chests, nightstands, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: American Craftsman
Dining Set in the Manner of James Mont, USA, circa 1960
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Dining set in hand-carved wood, has six chairs with Fortuny cushions and a matching table base that supports a clear glass top, all in an Asian motif. The two head chairs have a hand...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
David N. Ebner. Studio Craftsman, Sassafras Wood Book Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
Master craftsman David N. Ebner's sassafras wood book chair with his exclusive graphite Finish.
Please see the newly published book "David Ebner: Stu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
American Studio Live Edge Stool in Walnut and Maple Burl by Michael Elkan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A counter-height stool executed in American black walnut and with a sculptural, free edge seat in maple burl by Oregon-based craftsman, Michael Elkan. Walnut has a warm, reddish hue ...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed as part of the iconic Aluminum Group, this low-back, side chair has the same sophisticated, refined aesthetic with extra padding. This authentic Eames Soft Pad Chair is mad...
Category
1950s Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Red Upholstered Wingback Chair with Wood Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage wingback chair features original red patterned upholstery, removable cushion, and solid wood base with original finish.
Dimensions: 27w 24d 48h 23ah 20.5sh
Condition: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
David Ebner sternum rocking chair
By David Ebner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rocking chair by David Ebner c 1983, height 29 inches width 26 inches 28 inches height 17 inch very good original condition signed with artists chop mark
Category
Mid-20th Century American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman miller soft pad chairs
Charles and Ray Eames designer
Their Soft Pad Collection of luxuriously padded chair evolved from their Aluminum Group Collection. With the addition o...
Category
1950s Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather
Walnut Adjustable Lounge Chair Arden Riddle (1921-2011) pre-1965
By Arden Riddle
Located in Camden, ME
An adjustable lounge chair from one of Ohio's leading furniture craftsman, Arden Riddle. A hand crafted frame of black walnut with cased spring supports makes this a very unusual and...
Category
1960s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Brass
Donald Gordon Rocking Chair Kauri Wood Oak Sam Maloof New Zealand
By Sam Maloof
Located in Munster, NRW
Donald Gordon, rocking chair in Kauri wood
This rocking chair, made by Donald Gordon in the early 2000s, is a special object, a unique piece of furniture, the fantastic combination ...
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Early 2000s New Zealand American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique braided wooden side chair, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
An antique wooden chair with braided seat, early 20th century. A wonderful little example of the early American craftsman movement. Signs of wear include scuffing but overall this ch...
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Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Swivel Seat Stools by Kai Pedersen Woodworking Studio, USA, 1980
By Kai Pedersen
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of American studio craft movement hand-turned, hand joined swivel seat stools ( there is a metal rotating mechanism between the top and bottom of the two section designed seat...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
American Windsor bench, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Windsor bench with carved mahogany arms and mixed woods. The bench has a birch crest rail supported by turned spindles on a single pine board shaped seat supported by bamboo turned l...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Pine
The Sternum Rocking Chair by American Studio Craftsman David Ebner 1983
By David Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
The Sternum Rocking Chair, by Internationally renowned Studio Craftsman & Designer David Ebner 1983.
Ebner's Rocking Chair was inspired from the sternum bone of the duck, structura...
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1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Oak
The Twisted Sassafras Wood & Rush Seat Bench, by Studio Artist, David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Works by Internationally Renowned Studio Craft Designer David N Ebner, from the Sassafras Twisted Stick Collection. One of three ever made in this size,of...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Western Style Old Hickory Tannery Leather Club Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Western style leather and cow hide lounge chair and ottoman by noted American furniture company, Old Hickory Tannery. These pieces are in excellent, original, clean and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Fur, Leather
Mira Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Designed by George Nakashima and executed by Mira Nakashima. The chair is signed underneath the seat. A digital receipt is also available after completion of the sale.
A truly gorg...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Craftsman Quarter Sawn Oak Dining or Single Desk Chair Upholstered Seat
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Is An Antique Craftsman Quarter Sawn Oak Or Tiger Oak Wood Single Dining Chair or Single Desk Chair With An Upholstered Black Vinyl Seat.
The Tiger Oak Or Quarter Sawn Oak Woode...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Gardner & Co. Pierced Bent Ply and Oak Frame Arm Chair c.1872
By Denton & Gardner Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This iconic bent ply arm chair is incredibly comfortable with it's ingenious ergonoic design. (an example of this chair can be found at The Brooklyn Museum of Art, United States and ...
Category
1870s American Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Birch, Oak
Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms). These sturdy wooden dining chairs complement the set of four dining chairs that are al...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool, Walnut Oak Ash
Located in Calgary, CA
A classic design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Crafted from solid American black walnut, wood is hand-selected for color uniformity and quality. Our stools feature generously sized seats and ergonomically sculpted back / arm rests.
Joinery is accented with Gabon ebony...
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2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Wallace Nutting #420 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Wallace Nutting #420 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair
Circa 1900 - 1925 Original Finish and Paper Label
Turned Legs, Various Hardwoods Used, and...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Wallace Nutting #408 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Wallace Nutting #408 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair
Circa 1900 - 1925 Original Finish
Turned Legs, Various Hardwoods Used, and Pine. Sturdy Co...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Mayfly Studio - American Craft White Oak Side Chairs
Located in Alpha, NJ
American Craft, hand made accent chairs . Made from white oak, padouk and purple heart wood. These chairs are produced by Mayfly Studio under designer Mi...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Oak, Purpleheart, Padouk
Wallace Nutting #393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Arm Chair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
# 393 Pilgrim Ladder Back Arm Chair
Hardwood Construction, Rush Bottom ( Maple with Rush Bottom )
Very Good Original Condition, Signed
Back Height 4...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Custom Nailhead Stools - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible set of two upholstered stools. Beautiful nailhead trim on chic Donghia fabric. Custom built to exacting specs. Two pairs available. Acquired from a Santa Barbara estate
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Fabric
Handcrafted Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stools, Walnut - (Set of 2) Ready to Ship
Located in Calgary, CA
A Classic design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Crafted from solid American black walnut, wood is hand-selected for color uniformity and quality. Our counter stools fe...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Horace B. Hartshaw Set of 3 Stools /Student of Wharton Esherick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 3 Horace B. Hartshaw Three-legged Stools. Two date to 1986 and the 3rd was commissioned in 1993. All signed on bottom. Hartshaw was a student of Wharton Esherick. These ar...
Category
1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Walnut, Hardwood, Hickory
Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with walnut hardwood from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk or a place to work from home, comfortable and focused on a novel or a grocery list. The writing desk offers a unique contemporary design for the home office or any room. Three open storage compartments and two self-closing drawers ensure longevity and functionality. Simple steel pulls have a black patina. The finished back allows the desk to be used in the middle of a room for 360 viewing.
A place to work from home, comfortable and focused, on the great American novel or a grocery list.
Urban hardwood...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Chicago, IL
Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair, Oiled Oakwood reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather.
Branded manufacturer's marks to underside 'Maloof California'.
Adjustable seat now set at...
Category
1970s Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Vintage Studio Craft Windsor-Style Three Legged Low Stools in Cherrywood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of cherry wood studio craft low stools executed in a Windsor-Style (ca. 1970s, USA). Designed by a woodworker out of Syracuse, New York "WHP" about whom little is known.
Compose...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Cherry
Signed Pair of African Chairs by Dean Pulver
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stately pair of "African" Chairs by American woodworker, Deal Pulver. These amazing hand-tooled and carved chairs are all hand-made out of dyed walnut. The chairs would look great ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Walnut
Bronze MFA Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
An awarding winning bronze studio crafted bench by American artist, David N. Ebner. MFA stands for Museum of Fine Arts and located in Boston, MA. This piece has a wonderful Asian el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Bronze
Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Culver City, CA
Get ready to rock and roll in style with Jeffrey Greene's walnut rocking chair, straight from the heart of Bucks County, PA. This chair isn't your average seat – it's a wild ride of ...
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany turned and carved rectangular stool by Michael Rozell, USA - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany turned and carved stool hand-crafted by Michael Rozell, USA - new
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Modern Farmhouse, Windsor Style Chair in Walnut by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
A contemporary take on the classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal, an heirloom-quality piece.
Chai...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Mahogany Brace Back Sadle Seat Windsor Chair W Brass Leg Caps
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional hand crafted Mid-Century Mahogany Brace Back Sadle Seat Windsor Chair With high Brass Leg Caps. Recently refinished and in great vintage condition. Measures 23.5" in w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century, Rustic Oak Firehouse Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of five, classic, early 20th century, craftsman, lacquered oak, firehouse dining armchairs feature spindle backs and sides with metal reinforcement rods. The chairs retain their ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Oak
George Nakashima Settee with American Bison Hide Cushions
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Nakashima's settee is a design lover's dream. Simple wood craftmanship at its finest. The cushions are custom and crafted of thick and soft bison hide. Each is generously filled with feathers for a most comfortable seat. We love how the chocolate brown bison hide complements the American cherry wood. This two-seat settee is incredibly handsome and destined for an equally beautiful room.
Details
Manufacturer
Nakashima Studio, USA
Date
1954
Dimensions
48 W × 35 D × 30.75 H x 15 SH in
Material
Cherry, American Bison...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Fur, Cherry
Antique 19th Century Round Cane Lounge Seat by Ruth Collins New York
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic American Portable Ruth Collins Round Beach Cane Backrest Seat, New York
Vintage folding picnic seat with original leather straps. The canning on ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Metal
American Studio Craft Wendell Castle Inspired Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Beautifully crafted solid walnut American Studio Movement style dining chairs. Very sculpturally unique and structurally sound seating. Some expected wear on the leather seats with...
Category
1970s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Child's Accent Chair Painted Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A children's American Arts and Crafts ladder back chair with a rush seat. We love a good ladder back chair, and this piece is perfect for a kid's room. Created from wood, the back fe...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Hamilton Mfg Co High Back Adjustable Height Mahogany Architect Piano Stool
By Hamilton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Hamilton Mfg Co. High Back Adjustable Height Mahogany Architect Piano Stool. Item features an adjustable height seat, tall back with carvings, ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage University of Cambridge Ebonised Windsor Armchair by Nichols + Stone
Located in Ely, GB
A rare black ‘Nichols & Stone’ University of Cambridge Windsor Armchair with Gold Detailing and Beautifully Worn Arms and Leg Struts, circa 195...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Wood and Cork Stool or Ottoman Suber Stool by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Organic forms and natural materials play a duet in this Mid-Century Modern inspired Suber stool. Upholstered in cork and shown here in walnut, our Suber s...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Cork
Solid Wood Karve Dining Chair in Black Walnut by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
The solid wood Karve chair features soft curves and a contoured backrest exuding comfort and craftsmanship. Premium grade black walnut is hand selected for character and color unifor...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Oak Craftsman Architect Drafting Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, adjustable height, oak, architect drafting stool features a slat back and swivel seat. There is 5 inches of adjustability in height. T...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Oak
Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
White Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Ebonized Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Vintage Wood Slat Double Folding Seat Theater School Old Pew Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique vintage wood slat double folding seat theater school old pew chair. Listing includes book slot to rear of one chair, folding frames, great patina,...
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1930s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
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 brown velvet cushions in great condition.
29”W x 33...
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1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Canvas, Velvet, Oak
Mercedes Bench by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
work bench from my Grandfathers Construction Firm, re-modeled, cut, painted and lacquered in high gloss
I learn out of a past that has been created for me, a foundation to build on ...
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1940s German Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Birch, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Farm Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Antique farm bench, great patina.
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1920s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool, Blackened Ash
Located in Calgary, CA
A classic design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Crafted from solid American Ash with a grain-popping jet-Black stain. Our stools feature generously sized seats and erg...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Ash
1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
GUSTAV STICKLEY Early American Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Youth Rocker 1900s.
Early American Antique Piece Of Furniture and History.
This Early Antique Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Rocker Is Also Known As A Sewing Rocker.
This Early American Arts and Crafts Rocker...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Handcrafted Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool, Walnut Oak Ash
Located in Calgary, CA
A Classic design that will beautifully suit any home interior. Crafted from solid American black walnut, wood is hand-selected for color uniformity and quality. Our bar stools featur...
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2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Wood
Peak of a Century Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab 2020
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Bavarian/austrian "Brettlstuhl" circa 1900, contemporized by painting, re-modeling, adjustments added.
Re-create the future.
I learn out of a past that has been created for me, a foundation to build on my own work
And create new pathes of art, design and everything that comes with it.
Like my hereos Braque and Duchamp invented an artform out of existing things, I build my works out and with existing useable pieces like furniture parts...
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1840s German Antique American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage Bird Cage Windsor Chairs, Set of 6 by Marlow of York Pa
By Wheeler
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Features fine quality hand made solid hardwoods, beautiful details, appears to have cherry wood seat, tiger maple base/legs stretcher, and oak or ash back, Circa 1952
Very good condition - original finish, one arm chair...
Category
1950s American Vintage American Craftsman Seating
Materials
Cherry, Maple
American Craftsman seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman seating made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Canada pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Möbius Objects, Chris Miano, David N. Ebner, and Alabama Sawyer. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $140 and tops out at $273,000 while the average work can sell for $3,200.
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