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Orange German Chairs

Set of Eight Beige Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Ris and Selldorf
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Suede Circle Balloon Chair from Lusch & Co
By Lusch Erzeugnis, Lusch & Co
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This circle chair or balloon chair was designed by Lusch Erzeugnis for Lusch & Co, in Germany during the 1960s. It features a black metal frame and suede leather seat. This chair is ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Beige Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ernst Moeckl Set of Four Colorful 'Kangaroo' Chairs
By Ernst Moeckl, Trabant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, set of four 'Z' chairs, fiberglass, Germany, 1968 This set of white Kangaroo chairs is designed by Ernste Moeckl in 1968. The chair is also called the Z-ch...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Sand Beige Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fiberglass

Set of Six Mid Century Sand Beige Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Egon Eiermann Set of Two Steel Dining Chairs
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, two chairs model 'SE-68', molded wood, red fabric, steel, Germany, 1951. A tubular steel frame in conjunction with two organic shaped shells that...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Egon Eiermann Set of Two Steel Dining Chairs
Egon Eiermann Set of Two Steel Dining Chairs
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Customizable ClassiCon Chaos Chair by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
When a highly individual Minimalist like Konstantin Grcic designs his first upholstered furniture, the result is bound to be extraordinary. With his Chaos chair, he has stretched the...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools including the pneumatic spring type, GLOOH, aside from having an extensive range and comfor...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool  by KFF
Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool  by KFF
H 41.74 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Stackable Chairs, Design by Preben Fabricius, by Interplast, Germany
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This chair design by Preben Fabricius was manufactured by Interplast in Germany in the 1970s. The stackable chairs are made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic and show signs of wear d...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Customizable GLOOH Counter Stool by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools including the pneumatic spring type, GLOOH, aside from having an extensive range and comfor...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Customizable GLOOH Counter Stool  by KFF
Customizable GLOOH Counter Stool  by KFF
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
1980s German Abstract Design Upholstered Iron Tall Back Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s German abstract design upholstered iron tall back chair.
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Late 20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Two Bauhaus Prototype Dining Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing set of two rare Bauhaus prototype dining chairs, manufactured around 1930. These beautifully crafted chairs have a metal base with woven rattan seats and backrests. One of...
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Leather Chairs, Designer Sedus
Located in Asheville, NC
1960s style side office chairs with tubular chrome legs, molded plastic shell with sectioned and boxed attached leather upholstery. Recently shipped from the South of England.
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Vintage 1960s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Rare Roche Bobois Bed Frame, King Sized
By Roche Bobois
Located in Paris, ON
A rare and outstanding king sized bed frame designed and made by iconic Roche Bobois. This bed frame is made of genuine leather and high quality foam. The piece is tagged and labele...
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Vintage 1970s French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Foam

Contemporary Swivel Chair in Shearling, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Tyler Swivel chair is a contemporary swivel chair design that features track arms that curve up to the back. The loose cushion seat is handmade with foam and down feather wrap fo...
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2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vladimir Kagan Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Francisco, CA
A "Tangent" sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Furniture. Produced in North Carolina late in Kagan's career as he re-visited his early catalog and reinterpreted it for today's trends....
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Sofa
H 38 in W 92 in D 57 in
Eero Saarinen Space Age White Carrara Marble Tulip Table for Knoll, 1967
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Tulip round dining table designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 and manufactured by Knoll in 1967. Composed of a white lacquered pedestal and a tabletop made of Carrara Arabescato marble...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Time Life Walnut Stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
A fine lathe-turned wood stool designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA. Charles and Ray Eames, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, revolutionized the design world in th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Ebony

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

"Confidential" Leather Sofa & Lounge Chair by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Hanover, MA
We have ONE brick red/cordovan leather sofa and matching armchair. Two pieces total. (The second sofa has been sold). Price shown is for the sofa and the chair together. An import...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Foam

1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978. Often believed to be of Italian origin this robot and other character lamps were designed and produced in Florida ...
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"' Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell chairs remain a sought after design clas...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Wendell Castle Purple "Castle Chair"
By Wendell Castle
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Purple fiberglass castle chair from Wendell Castle's iconic Molar Series.
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Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Walnut

'Big Big Chair' Armchair in Sheepskin by Norr11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Sheepskin (07 Sahara) Made in Italy Appropriately named, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Mini 'Formula Chair' in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1990s Finland
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique fiberglass chair in the style of Eero Aarnio's Formula chair. Handmade and finished in candy apple red. Smooth lines and curves that shoot up forming a backrest and settle bac...
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1990s Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames Vintage Aluminium Office Chairs 'EA108'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Aluminium office chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Germany, VITRA, dates vary on the base. A beautiful set of yellow hopsack and chromed aluminium rotating chairs with ar...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Revolving Fk 86 Leather Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm 1970s
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful iconic revolving lounge chair model FK-86 designed by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm and manufactured by Kill International, Germany 1970s. This chair has a heavy solid...
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Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Orange Mint Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange mint caribe dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycle...
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2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames Vintage Aluminium Office Chairs 'EA108'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Aluminium office chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Germany, VITRA, dates vary on the base. A beautiful set of yellow hopsack and chromed aluminium rotating chairs with arm...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antler Easy Chair Austria, circa 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare antler armchair made of great original horns from the stag. elaborate manufactured in Austria - most probably by Hermann Keitel, circa 1890. Upholstered with red velvet fabric...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Antler

Antler Easy Chair Austria, circa 1880
Antler Easy Chair Austria, circa 1880
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Koinor Rossini Leather Armchair Terracotta Orange Function
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Koinor Rossini leather armchair terracotta orange function.     Product measurements in centimeters: Depth 84 Width 136 Height 85 Seat height 40...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Very Rare Two "Garden Egg" Chairs with Table, Peter Ghyczy, 1968
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Praha, CZ
This very rare set of Peter Ghyczy two "egg" chairs and table mostly used like garden furniture were produced between 1960-1969 by VEB Synthese - Werk in Swarzheide or Germany manufa...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Glass, Fiberglass

Koinor Imperio Designer Leather Armchair Cognac Genuine Leather Chair Function
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Koinor Imperio designer leather armchair cognac genuine leather chair function.   Product measures in centimeters: Depth: 112 Width: 168 Height: 100 Seat-...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Canta Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Marbella, ES
This Canta swivel armchair is fixed on a steel base and was designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina in 2000. This chair is composed of a backrest with armrests, one of these having va...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century, Set of Six Solid Walnut Biedermeier Chairs from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Set of six chairs, Biedermeier, solid walnut-wood. The chairs were new re-upholstered. Measure: Seat height 42 cm.
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

1980s Toshiyuki Kita 'Wink' Convertible Fabric Lounge Chair by Cassina, Italy
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1980s vintage convertible fabric lounge 'wink' chair in very good condition. Designed by Toshiyuki Kita and made by Cassina, the 'Wink' chair was the first of a new generati...
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Very Rare Two "Garden Egg" Chairs with Table, Peter Ghyczy, 1968
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Praha, CZ
This very rare set of Peter Ghyczy two "egg" chairs and table mostly used like garden furniture were produced between 1960-1969 by VEB Synthese - Werk in Swarzheide or Germany manufa...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass, Upholstery

Set of Four 1930s Biedermeier Style Deco Chairs
By Biedermeier
Located in Westport, CT
Set of four 1930s Biedermeier Style Deco Chairs. Fabulous Shape and Style. Some Wear And Tear -- Needs Some TLC. Priced Accordingly.
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Pair of High Quality Viennese Biedermeier Style Art Deco Flare Slipper Chairs
By Biedermeier
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of high quality Viennese Biedermeier style art deco flare slipper chairs covered in silk fabric. Beautiful mahogany legs leading up to a solid perimeter of mahogany. Back in b...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chairs

Pair of Garden Egg Chairs by Peter Ghyczy 1972
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in London, GB
The Garden Egg chair was designed by the Hungarian émigré Peter Ghyczy. One of his very first designs was the 'Garden Egg' chair 1968. The design incorporates features typical of the...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Saarinen Orange Swivel Chairs, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Saarinen swiveling orange side chairs. Now take a ride on these babies.
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Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gunther Beltzig Floris Chair
By Gunter Beltzig
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gunther Beltzig for Bruder Belzig Design, 1967, Germany. An early Floris chair from the original production run of only 50 examples made. Sculptural chair in lacquered fibreglass.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Gunther Beltzig Floris Chair
Gunther Beltzig Floris Chair
H 42.13 in W 16.93 in D 23.23 in
Thonet Corbusier Chair, Germany, circa 1920
By Michael Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful bentwood armchairs designed by Michael Thonet in Germany, circa 1920. These eye-catching chairs are made of high quality beechwood with webbing seats. The armrest and ba...
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Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Corbusier Chair, Germany, circa 1920
Thonet Corbusier Chair, Germany, circa 1920
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Eddie Harlis Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Eddie Harlis chair upholstered in orange fabric for Thonet.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eddie Harlis Chair by Thonet
Eddie Harlis Chair by Thonet
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 25.6 in
Winifred Staeb Orange Sculpture Chair
By Winifred Staeb
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Winifred Staeb chair. Color orange. Pressed polyurethane. Organic form. A chair as a sculpture.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Winifred Staeb Orange Sculpture Chair
Winifred Staeb Orange Sculpture Chair
H 22.84 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in
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Orange German Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of orange german chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, plastic and fiberglass, all orange german chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 13 antique and vintage orange german chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of orange german chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Orange german chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some orange german chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller orange german chairs, measuring 2 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made orange german chairs over the years, but those made by Peter Ghyczy, KFF and Koinor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Orange German Chairs?

Orange german chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,450, while the lowest priced sells for $490 and the highest can go for as much as $10,000.

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. 

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