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Hyaline Chair Lounge Glass and Leather, 1974
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Hyaline chair lounge designer: Fabio Lenci, manufacturer: Comfort Line Design, period: 1960-1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Glass
Mid Century Glossy Orange Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
No Reserve
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Glossy Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Four Red Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Two "Modernist" Chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1974
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Two vintage oak wood chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina.
Italy 1974.
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
No Reserve
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
1974, Gijs Bakker, Castelijn, four Stackable Bended Wood Strip Chair
By Gijs Bakker
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1974, Gijs Bakker, Castelijn, four stackable bended wood strip chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Christer Lundén, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1974
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable pine and white fabric lounge chair designed by Christer Lundén and produced by Broby
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Set of Six Glossy Orange Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Four Black Glossy Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
7 'Monk' Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Seven Canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chair for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in London, GB
met studying architecture at the University luav di Venezia, graduating in 1957.
The Monk chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Arne Jacobsen 3107 Series 7 Chairs in Orange by Fritz Hansen, 1974
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
on the underside of the chairs dates them as 1974, an early original example.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Paint
1974 David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chairs for The General Fireproofing Co
By General Fireproofing Company, David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 40/4 metal stacking chairs designed by David Rowland for The General Fireproofing Co, 1974
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
1974 Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Two incredible Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chairs in a rare cranberry-red mohair, labeled
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Mid-century Studio Archotypo Rocking Chair c.1974
By Archotypo
Located in San Francisco, CA
bent wood rocking chair. Impressed signature and date to underside of base.
CREATOR Archotypo BLY
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Oak Wood Chairs by Carlo Scarpa/ Gavina 1974
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary yet elegant oak wood chairs by Carlo Scarpa.
Carlo Scarpa (2 June 1906 – 28
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Monk leather Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set of 8 Monk leather Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 8 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Casalino Fiberglass Chair by Alexander Begge for Casala, 1974
By Casala, Alexander Begge
Located in Den Haag, NL
Casalino Fiberglass Chair by Alexander Begge for Casala, 1974.
This vintage armchair model 2007
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Lounge chair mod. wave by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1974
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
the lounge chair by Giovanni Offredi has a very comfortable seat
The frame is made in extremely
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 36.62 in D 41.34 in
‘Arca’ Folding Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for crassevig, 1974 Italy
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Sabadin created in 1974 for Crassevig.
Arca chair design by Gigi Sabadin in 1974. Crassevig edition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Post-Modern Saporiti Lounge Chair in Grey Leather by Giovanni Offredi, 1974
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Antwerp, BE
' lounge chair designed in 1974 by Mr. Giovanni Offredi, is still one of the “classics” of the Saporiti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 37.41 in D 68.9 in
1974 Original Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, this is the original leather from birth in 1974. Miraculously bereft of any significant
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42.25 in W 33 in D 32 in
Adalberto Dal Lago, Lounge Chair, Ed. Germa, Ash Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1974
By Adalberto Dal Lago
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric and ash wood lounge chair, edition Germa, designed and produced by Adalberto Dal Lago
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Fabric
H 32.37 in W 32.06 in D 30.5 in
Pair "ATOMIC BALL CHAIRS" by Rudi Verselst for Novalux, Space Age, 1974.
By Novalux Light Co., Rudi Verelst
Located in Zandhoven, BE
.
The 2 swivel lounge chairs have a very distinct and iconic chromed wire-frame shell structure which
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Raphael Raffel, P.T.T. France 1974
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This beautiful pair of easy chairs by Raphael Raffel were initially made for the interior of the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974
A simplified and solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 20.25 in D 17.25 in
Six Monk Chairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
wonderful set of 6 Monk Chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974.
Wood
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of twelve.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of eight.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of four.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of ten.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Niels Bendtsen "Lotus" Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1974
By Niels Bendtsen, Neils Eilersen
Located in Chicago, IL
Niels Bendtsen "Lotus" Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1974. Original fabric in excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1974 Gideon Kramer Ion Chairs by American Desk Corp Fiberglass Sets Available
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous set of Ion dining chairs, designed by Gideon Kramer and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 18.25 in D 22.5 in
Charles & Ray Eames "DSS" Black Dinning Room Chairs For Herman Miller, 1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period stackable dinning room chairs designed by famous furniture designers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
4 Folding Chairs Arca by Gigi Sabadin Created in 1974 for Crassevig
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 folding chairs in solid ash.
Chromed folding mechanism. Cane in good condition.
Arca by Gigi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
1974 Set of 8 Nicos Zographos CH66 Cantilever Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Nicos Zographos, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs were produced by the General Fireproofing Company circa 1974. The frames are formed of tubular
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 16
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 14
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 16
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 14
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 'Delfina' Stacking Dining Chairs by Enzo Mari for Driade, Italy, 1974
By Enzo Mari
Located in Skokie, IL
Enzo Mari 'Delfina' set of six stacking dining chairs for Driade, Italy, 1974.
This design won
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Fabio Lenci, Hyaline Armchair Vintage Brown Leather, Circa 1974
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Fabio Lenci - Hyaline armchair
Vintage brown leather
Circa 1974
Measures: D 69 x L 73 x H 90
Category
Vintage 1970s European Other Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Glass
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dated 1974 and came from an Ithaca, New York law office. The chairs retain their original and iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1974 and came from an Ithaca, New York law office. The chairs retain their original and iconic Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original examples, which are from 1974
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
Set of 6 Gaja chairs, Kazuhide Takahama, Cassina, 1974
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chairs, designed for Cassina in 1974, epitomizes timeless sophistication. Renowned for his minimalist
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1974, Pierre Paulin, Ten Very Elegant Comfortable Light White Garden Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Set of ten elegant white plastic stacking chairs by Pierre Paulin. The only elegant stacking garden
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 33.08 in W 15.56 in D 18.12 in
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1974 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1974 chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every 1974 chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1974 chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 1974 chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1974 chair over the years, but those crafted by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa and B&B Italia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1974 Chair?
The average selling price for a 1974 chair at 1stDibs is $3,900, while they’re typically $490 on the low end and $38,500 for the highest priced.
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