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SIX Chairs 412 CAB- Cassina WHITE LEATHER
By Mario Bellini
Located in Pescia, IT
Mario bellini's Cab chairs are an iconic piece of design , produced by cassina in the 1970s. The frame is made of metal and is covered with a leather cover, in this case exquisitely ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

SIX Chairs 412 CAB- Cassina WHITE LEATHER
SIX Chairs 412 CAB- Cassina WHITE LEATHER
H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
By Grassin à Arras
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful Arras Garden chair, dating to the late 1890's. The chair is in superb condition, we believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open p...
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Chairs

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Iron

Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
H 31.11 in W 14.97 in D 22.45 in
Original Hanging Bamboo Egg Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful and original bamboo hanging egg chair. Rare to retain the original chain and hook which is present on this example. English, circa 1968. H: 124 CM H: 48.8 INCHES W: ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Original Hanging Bamboo Egg Chair
Original Hanging Bamboo Egg Chair
H 48.82 in W 27.96 in D 20.87 in
Swedish 18th Century Pine Chair-Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A solid pine chair-table from the Netherlands made in the 1800’s. This functional antique is a chair with a stylised back that converts into a table by use of hand forged iron hinges...
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs

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Iron

Swedish 18th Century Pine Chair-Table
Swedish 18th Century Pine Chair-Table
H 41.38 in W 28.63 in D 13.63 in
Sculptural Black Iron Handcrafted Functional Art Chair
Located in València, ES
Escenario Mediterráneo is a collection that evokes the land of the designer, using handcrafted wrought iron as the only material, the creator shows the love for iron craftsmanship in...
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2010s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Modern Fortune Swivel Chair Made with Iron and Suede, Handmade by Stylish Club.2
Located in Seroa, PT
The Fortune collection creates a disruption of the traditional. The joining of different materials and the combination of straight lines creates pieces that escape the conceptualizat...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century French Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French iron garden chairs from the 1960s are a wonderful addition to any outdoor space. This pair showcases cabriole legs, and the chairs boast a vintage patina that adds to their ap...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair. Price per item.
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2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs PRICE PER ITEM.  
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2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Twelve Stackable Chairs with Iron Frame and papercord Seat/Backrest, Italy 1980s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
With a minimalist design that nods to industrial style, these French chairs from the 1980s stand out for their simplicity. A red metal rod seems to race around, shaping the volume of...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Home and garden four chairs iron 1950s Gio Ponti style
By Casa e Giardino
Located in bari, IT
Set of four lounge chairs casa e giardino style Gio Ponti in white painted metal Italian production mid 50's, the chairs are deliberately left with their antique patina.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastically sculptural mid-century chair indicative of the South of France's woven arts movement. Sturdy wrought iron high back frame supports woven rattan sling. Sling detache...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

20th French Cast Iron Garden Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
The lacy metal filigree of these vintage garden chairs forms a delicate and ornate silhouette. Made in France in the 20th Century, the chairs are made of cast iron in order to be abl...
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20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

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Iron

Set 6 chairs Bauhaus B5 by Marcel Breuer 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Inspired by the first bicycles, Marcel Breuer invented the first tubular metal furniture and furnishings in 1925. The B5 chair is one of Breuer's earliest designs, rare and most desi...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

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Iron

Set 6 chairs Bauhaus B5 by Marcel Breuer 1970
Set 6 chairs Bauhaus B5 by Marcel Breuer 1970
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Rare Giuseppe De Vivo Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Perforated Metal
By Giuseppe De Vivo 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe De Vivo, set of four dining chairs, model ‘55136’, coated steel, iron, reupholstered in Pierre Frey Georges Vieux Rose fabric, Italy, design circa 1933, production 1950s. T...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Chair-Jacques Adnet-France-Mid 20th Century
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Jaques Adnet was a French architect and designer who described himself as "innovative and classical; advocate of a tradition that looks toward the future." Although mostly associated...
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

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Iron

Chair-Jacques Adnet-France-Mid 20th Century
Chair-Jacques Adnet-France-Mid 20th Century
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 23.23 in
Iron Julius Chair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Iron Julius Chair by Duistt Dimensions: W 62 x D 62 x H 71 cm Materials: Duistt Fabric and HG Lacquered Iron The JULIUS stainless steel chair, crafted with great attention to detail...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

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Iron

Iron Julius Chair by Duistt
Iron Julius Chair by Duistt
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Armchair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron frame sitting atop brass ball feet. Black leather seat, seat back and arm rests with signature Adnet contrast s...
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare leather and iron armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Entire chair is wrapped in handstitched leather. Brass capped feet and brass hardware detailing on chair backs. Seat ...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Iron

19th Century Painted Chair-Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painted pine chair-table from the Netherlands made in the 1800’s. This functional antique is a chair that converts into a table by use of hand forged iron hinges that allow the cha...
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs

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Iron

19th Century Painted Chair-Table
19th Century Painted Chair-Table
H 39 in W 34 in D 11 in
Fiberglass Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous fiberglass chair by Pierre Guariche. Cream fiberglass frame sits on four iron legs. Great vintage condition and beautiful design. Great standalone piece. Fantastic piece of ...
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Fiberglass Chair by Pierre Guariche
Fiberglass Chair by Pierre Guariche
H 28.75 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four gold leaf gilt iron faux bamboo chairs, France, 1940s. Nicely constructed. They have a beautiful aged patina showing their original gold leaf gilding To be re-upholster...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Gold Leaf, Iron

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved Beechwood, winged back, reclining ratchet chair with original iron mounts. Newly upholstered in woven fabric.  
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Antique Late 18th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
H 52 in W 29.25 in D 31 in
Pair of Saddle Leather and Iron Armchairs by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important pair of armchairs by French designer Jacques Adnet. Heavy, tubular iron frame makes a substantial and grounded seat. Cognac saddle leather with signature Adnet contrast sti...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Four Chairs, Cocorita model, by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy 1950s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Cocorita chairs on black iron frames. The chairs have an upholstered backrest and seat and have been newly upholstered in a black and white mottled fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

8 fauteuils king costes de Philippe Starck pour Aleph/ Driade, Italie 1990s
By Philippe Starck
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 8 King Costes Model Armchairs by designer Philippe Starck and produced by Aleph/driade in the 1990s. Base in polished cast aluminum. Bultex foam seat covered in ivory cowhide ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

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Aluminum, Iron

PIRELA ATELIER style chairs, nr 160, also sellable individually, 2000s
Located in Manzano, IT
PIRELA ATELIER style chairs, nr 160, also sellable individually, 2000s NEW chairs, still boxed, made of curved iron painted red. The seat and back are hand stuffed on the frame (pape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

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Iron

Pair of hand wrought iron naturalistics chairs France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Exquisite and unique pair of hand wrought iron naturalistic chairs France circa 1960 Oak seat
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

'Infantes Chair', black, La Caja
By La Caja
Located in MADRID, ES
Designed by CASA&JARDÍN in the early 90s, the Infantes Chair is a contemporary adaptation of Habsburg furniture. In place of the wood the monarchs once used, the structure of the Inf...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

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Iron

'Infantes Chair', black, La Caja
'Infantes Chair', black, La Caja
H 33.86 in W 20.67 in D 19.69 in
Pair Of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Marco Zanuso, Minotti, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs. This lovely pair of mid century modern shapely lounge chairs, side chairs or occasional chairs with splayed legs are both stylish and...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Chair that can be attributed to Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier - 80s/90s
By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier
Located in Paris, FR
Oversized chair that can be attributed to Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier. . Memphis period. . There is no validated attribution to date but it very closely resembles their work and...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

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Steel, Iron

1970s Set of Eight Blue Painted Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Set of Eight Blue Painted Iron Garden Chairs
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Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

1970s Set of Eight Iron Garden Chairs in their Original Colour
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Set of Eight Iron Garden Chairs in their Original Colour
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Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

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Iron

Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base. Good condition with few gaps Shipping: 69 / 70 / 72 cm 5.4 kg.     
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Iron

wonderful vienna secession patio chairs
By Koloman Moser
Located in Munich, DE
amazing patio or garden chairs from vienna. showing the clear lines of vienna secession. i can ship in 2 boxes with dhl .
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

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Iron

wonderful vienna secession patio chairs
wonderful vienna secession patio chairs
H 36.23 in W 14.18 in D 18.12 in
Swedish 18th Century Chair-Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pine Swedish chair-table from the 1700’s. This functional antique is a chair that converts into a table by use of hand forged iron hinges that allow the chair’s back to fold down a...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Other Chairs

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Iron

Swedish 18th Century Chair-Table
Swedish 18th Century Chair-Table
H 18 in W 28.25 in D 28.25 in
Skai Armchair on Metal Base Black & White French, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in very light grey and black made in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base. Good condition with a mark on the seat (please see last photo) Shipping: 65 / 70...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Iron

XX Century - Spine Chair by André Dubrueil
By André Dubreuil
Located in Lisboa, PT
André Dubreuil is a French designer and artist known for his unique and often avant-garde furniture and metalwork designs. His work often blends elements of sculpture, craftsmanship,...
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Late 20th Century French Chairs

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Iron

XX Century - Spine Chair by André Dubrueil
XX Century - Spine Chair by André Dubrueil
H 42.92 in W 17.33 in D 28.75 in
Pair of vintage 1970s red garden chairs Italian design
Located in None, IT
Pair of red painted iron garden chairs, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. DIMENSIONS: Height 80 cm; Width 48 cm; Length 58 cm ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

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Iron

Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs. This lovely pair of Italian Hollywood Regency style designer wrought iron chairs have a curvaceous design and are equally at home in or ou...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
H 42.25 in W 21.25 in D 19.25 in
Antique Club Armchair Fauteuil Cognac Leather French or "Cats Chair", circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Fauteuil club armchair French. Cognac Leather Antique, circa 1930 This armchair was for a time used by the cats of the family, This is why we call it "Cat chair" ! (please see photos...
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

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Iron

Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Original Maurizio Peregalli 1988 Chair, Noto Zeus Milano Modern Art Piece
By Woka Lamps, Maurizio Peregalli
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Maurizio Peregalli, Noto Zeus, Milano, 1988. Square steel tube, powder-coated, seating- and backrest surface formed Polyurethan.  
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

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Iron

Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, Gilt, and Leather Gondola Chair, c. 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
An absolutely stunning and rare circa 1820 museum-worthy Venetian gondola chair with illustrated panels, polychrome finish, parcel-gilt decorations, and original leather upholstery. ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Sculptural Organic Vintage Side Chairs Pair Bohuslav Horak 1988 Czech Republic
By Bohuslav Horák
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural metal vintage chairs model Pupeny or Buds by Bohuslav Horak, 1988. A sculptural and fairy-tale design with a twist, these side chairs show this combination. This model na...
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Vintage 1980s Czech Modern Chairs

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Iron

Vintage Barber Chair, Animal Shaped, Seal, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great vintage barber chair , animal shaped , 1940s. This old figural barber chair for children is made in the shape of a seal. The fiberglass sea animal is mounted on a cast iron f...
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Wrought-Iron and Leather Savonarola Chair, early 20th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
POLYCHROMED WROUGHT-IRON AND SADDLE-LEATHER SAVONAROLA CHAIR With cerule form, probably early 20th century Item # 311ESB30P ** Sold individually, but we may have up to 4 of these cha...
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Early 20th Century European Chairs

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Wrought Iron

19thc French Wrought Iron Occasional Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc Iron sides with amazing patina that have been redone with new wooden boards. The iron arms have a wonderful patinaed rusted paint with beautiful greens and orange. Very strong ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid Century Italian Sculpted Rattan & Iron Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Italian Sculpted Rattan & Iron Chairs Sculptural handwoven rattan and iron hoop chairs Black metal curved hairpin base Patina from age and use Newly reconditioned Timel...
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Mid-20th Century European Chairs

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Iron

Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili Dimensions: W 70 x D 45x H 127 cm Materials: Iron, Wood. Form and color are combined in an unique design vision. An involved artisanal pro...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Iron

Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili
Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili
H 50.01 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Bistrot Table with Two Armchairs, France, 1930 Ca
Located in Milan, IT
Outdoor set of a round table and two little armchairs for a french bistrot fromagerie and wine bar in New York. The top is made out of pale green painted iron, with the name of the r...
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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

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Iron

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs, France, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot. White lacquered forge structure and restored seat with blue geometric cotton fabric upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

1970s Set of Fourteen Iron Garden Chairs Painted in Red
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Set of Fourteen Iron Garden Chairs Painted in Red
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Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sedie di Robert Mallet-Stevens, set di 10
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Rivoli, IT
Set di 10 sedie color grigio scuro in ferro disegnate da Robert Mallet-Steven Ideale per un ambiente stile industrial o utilizzabile all'esterno, come sedie da giardino Buone condiz...
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Vintage 1970s European Chairs

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Iron

Sedie di Robert Mallet-Stevens, set di 10
Sedie di Robert Mallet-Stevens, set di 10
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, by S. Salvadori
By S. Salvadori
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, by S. Salvadori S. Salvadori - Firenze A stunning pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, designed by S. Salvad...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Cadeira Chair by Macheia
Located in Geneve, CH
Cadeira Chair by Macheia Handmade In Portugal. Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 88 cm. Materials: Natural dried bulrush and galvanized iron. The chair’s concept is rooted in the notion t...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs

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Other, Iron

Cadeira Chair by Macheia
Cadeira Chair by Macheia
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Sedie legno teak curvato Augusto Bozzi per Saporiti 1950
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Milano, MI
Raro set di Sedie in multistrato curvato teak disegnate da Augusto Bozzi per Saporiti negli anni 50. Sedie dal design particolare. Le sedie sono in condizioni ottime in quanto sono s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Vintage Iron and Plastic Children's Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage iron and plastic children's chair, Italy, 1950s Complete and in good condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

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Iron

Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage Industrial iron chair - Made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s - The weight of the chair is 4 kg.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

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Iron

Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Early Arras Orangery Chair
By Arras Foundry
Located in Faversham, GB
A pretty Arras Orangery or Garden chair from the famous iron factories in the town of Arras, Northern France. This wonderful example is a blacksmith-made rivetted chair in wrought i...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Iron

Early Arras Orangery Chair
Early Arras Orangery Chair
H 29.53 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
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European Iron Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of european iron chairs is available at 1stDibs. We have 757 antique and vintage european iron chairs in-stock, while there are 124 modern editions to choose from as well. European iron chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. European iron chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Sotow, Francesco Soro and Pierre Guariche each produced beautiful european iron chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are European Iron Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $85,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

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. 

Questions About European Iron Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In Britain, John Wilkinson made the first mass-produced iron chairs during the 1770s. However, handcrafted iron chairs appeared much earlier. In the mid-thirteenth century, King Edward I commissioned three iron chairs for St. Paul’s Cathedral. The artisan who made these pieces is unknown. On 1stDibs, find a range of iron chairs.

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