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Chair, Aluminum, Midcentury by the Designer R Josten Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique type of chair. Made for a designer showroom in Los Angeles . This is the showroom sample
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Four 20th Century Dark Green Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This type of chair is designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Chairs with 1970s Design Floral Fabric
Located in Premariacco, IT
unknown designer, however, one can guess the touch of an expert hand in designing this type of chair that
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Plastic

Vintage Pair of Chairs with 1970s Design Floral Fabric
Pair of Chairs with 1970s Design Floral Fabric
H 38.59 in W 21.26 in D 29.93 in
Set of Six 20th Century Dark Green Velvet Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This type of chair is designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Table and 8 Chairs by F. Lloyd Wright for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Vicenza, VI
initial design in 1904) and produced by CASSINA in 1986. There are two types of chairs: two chairs model
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1980s Italian Other Types of Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Cherry

Club Chair attributed to B.G. Mesberg for Directional Design
By Edward Wormley
Located in Wilton, CT
- the type of chair you want to cozy up in with a good book and a cup of tea.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Linen, Wood

Rare Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Iron & Brass Chairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
- impeccable as is. Fabric is fine and grey toned wool/cotton weave. This type of chair in raw metal and brass
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1980s Danish Post-Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Frank
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Extremely rare set of chairs designed by Josef Frank. This type of chairs was used by Adolf Loos
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Types of Vintage Chairs

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Beech

Vintage Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank
Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank
H 34.26 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
2×2 Vintage Pine Dining Chairs by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmills, 1970s
By Hirtshals Sawmill, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Deventer, NL
consists of two different types of chairs that go together nicely despite the differences in design. Good
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Pine

Mid Century swivel chair by UP Zavody, 1970´s
By Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage swivel chair made by the famous UP Zavody company. This type of chairs is characterized by
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 4 Findahls Mobelfabrik Dining Chairs Danish Teak
By Findahls Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Frederick, MD
. The beauty of this type of chair is that reupholsering is relatively simple if desired.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Teak

Maggiolina Lounge Chair with Matching Pouf, designed in 1947 by Marco Zanuso
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Houston, TX
cushions filled with goose down. Believe me, this is the type of chair you melt into. Showcasing the
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1980s Italian Types of Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
such tubular-steel frame caned seat type of chair that was mass-produced. It was among the 10 most
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Early Franco Albini Pair of Oak "Luisa"/ N°48 Dining Chair by Knoll, ca. 1949
By Franco Albini
Located in Geneva, CH
, the Italian architect Franco Albini developed this type of chair in 1948 as part of a tender for the
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1940s Italian Types of Vintage Chairs

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Naugahyde, Oak

Mid Century Modern Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
such tubular-steel frame, rattan seat type of chair designed by Marcel Breuer. The name of model cames
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Børge Mogensen, a Pair of "Spanish Chairs", Old Version, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
after a trip to Spain. Børge Mogensen had seen a traditional and special type of chair several times, he
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Types of Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Danish Pair 1940s Spindleback Lounge Chairs by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
lacquered beech wood designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. These type of chairs have
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Pair of mid-Century Torbjørn Afdal Hunter-Safari High-Back Leather Lounge Chairs
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
broken, this is a common wear feature on these types of chairs, so these new ones are ready for another
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Leather

Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Mohair, Wool, Beech

Lounge Chair In Elm and Leather In The Manner Of Pierre Chapo, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hellouw, NL
characterizes this lounge chair from the mid-1970s. This type of chair is currently very sought after and rides
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type chair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Beech

Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Era Windsor Chair by Walter Sobotka Circle of Josef Frank, Vienna, 1932
By Walter Sobotka
Located in Vienna, AT
chair, which was designed by Josef Frank. Windsor chairs are a type of chairs which very often used and
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Types of Vintage Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Zielinski chairs, type 200 / 100B, green velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Two beech chairs designed by M. Zieliński, type 200 / 100B. Manufactured by the Opole Furniture
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pierre Jeanneret, Type Chair, ca. 1958-59
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This piece comes from the famous Chandigarh project in India, as when India gained independence in 1947, Nehru decided to commission a contemporary architect for the creation of the ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Type Chair, ca. 1958-59
Pierre Jeanneret, Type Chair, ca. 1958-59
H 31.89 in W 17.52 in D 20.67 in
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
the Spanish chair for Fredericia. On a journey through Spain, Mogensen had noticed a traditional type
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Werther Toffoloni & Piero Palange Pair of ‘Hoop’ Red Chairs in Canvas
By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange, Germa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
coated in a vibrant red lacquer, a color that is rather uncommon for this type of chair and further
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Canvas, Wood, Lacquer

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in London, GB
through Spain, Mogensen had noticed a traditional type of chair with wide armrests, common in areas
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
through Spain, Mogensen had noticed a traditional type of chair with wide armrests, common in areas
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Set of Two Mid Century Red Velvet Chairs, Fameg, A-6150 type, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of bent "A-6150" chairs produced at the Fameg furniture factory in Radom, Poland. Model on
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Børge Mogensen Pair of 'Spanish Chairs' in Oak and Cognac Leather
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
construction and type of upholstery, give the chair a character of its own. Due to the great proportions and
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Brass

Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
precise and tight. These so-called “Spanish chairs” are a masterly interpretation of a traditional type
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Verner Panton Leather Cone Chair VP01, Type B, 1994 Limited Edition
By Polythema, Verner Panton
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very rare out of production Verner Panton leather cone chair signed Polythema - Verner Panton and
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1970s European Space Age Types of Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Excellent Børge Mogensen Oak & Saddle Leather 1958 Spanish Chair for Frederica
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hudson, NY
traditional type of chair with wide armrests, common in areas influenced by ancient Islamic culture. Mogensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Art Deco Chair Designed by Mart Stam, Type s10, 1930's
By Mart Stam
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, wood - good, original condition.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Types of Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Sculpted Castle Chairs, Europe Ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
top, the shape of the legs and the mushroom caps on the arms. Similar types of chairs are often
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Pair of Lovely George III Style Wingback Armchairs with Kilim Pattern Uphosltery
Located in GB
mansion as you will ever find, it is in very nice condition throughout. These types of chairs were used
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20th Century English Kilim Types of Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery

Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type chair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type armchair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Beech

Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Chrome-Plated Armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 20.08 in
European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This so-called “deck or cruise chair” is not only visually arresting, but also interesting thanks
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Wood and Cognac Saddle Leather "Spanish Chairs", Europe, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
precise and tight. These so-called “Spanish chairs” are a masterly interpretation of a traditional type
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Enrico Delmonte set of 12 ash and straw "type B" chairs, Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A set of twelve Type B - "Baletta" model chairs, crafted from black-stained beechwood with woven
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Straw

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
it is rare to find these types of chairs. Style: Eastern Africa Subestilo: Eastern Tanzania Function
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1940s Tanzanian Tribal Types of Vintage Chairs

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Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style High back Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style High back Chairs. The type of chairs you would see at the famous
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Metal

Set of Six Mid-Century Zebra Chairs, Type 200/128 by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs Type 300-130, 1960s, Poland
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs Type 300-130, 1960s, Poland Reupholstered in green and white
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Beech

Customizable Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs Type 300-130, 1960s, Poland
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Customizable Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs Type 300-130, 1960s, Poland Reupholstered in
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Beech

Customizable Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs "Bunny" Type 300-177, 1970's
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of restored mid-century "Bunny" armchairs type 300-177, from Dolnośląska Fabryka Mebli, 1970
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Beech

Mid-Century Zebra Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Oatmeal Type Fabric Scallop Barrel Back Lounge
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back scallop upholstery swivel lounge chairs Milo Baughman design.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid century, vintage Zebra Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
and braided canework in the 1960s. This type is known as the Library chair. The x- “frame” is
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Stunning Kilim Wool Upholstered Wingback Armchair Beech Frame Diamond Pattern
Located in GB
, it is a wool Kilim and in sublime new condition throughout These types of chairs were used in the
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 chairs, Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Scapinelli chairs are a type of furniture known for their unique and stylish design. These chairs
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Wood

Set of 6 chairs, Giuseppe Scapinelli
Set of 6 chairs, Giuseppe Scapinelli
H 26.38 in W 19.69 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Wingback Kilim Style Upholstery Wingback Amrchair Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
will ever find, it is quite silky soft to touch These types of chairs were used in the sitting
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Chairs, Moveis Cimo, Brazil, 1960
By Moveis Cimo
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of chairs by Cimo Factory, Brazil, 1960 Delicate machinery of two types of wood: pau marfim
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Plywood

Pair of Chairs, Moveis Cimo, Brazil, 1960
Pair of Chairs, Moveis Cimo, Brazil, 1960
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 2 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Pair of Red Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of six chairs in oak "Victor Courtray
By Victor Courtray
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
bases sabre-type foot front Mobilier et decoration n°3 avril 1949 chairs model similar
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20th Century French Brutalist Types of Vintage Chairs

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Oak

Set of six chairs in oak "Victor Courtray
Set of six chairs in oak "Victor Courtray
H 35.04 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Harlequin set of 8 Scandinavian modern lounge chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Collection of 8 scandinavian lounge chairs from the 1960's. Some slight variations in sizes but
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Pine

Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Chairs

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Beech, Velvet

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Types Of Vintage Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of types of vintage chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, all types of vintage chairs available were constructed with great care. Types of vintage chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Types of vintage chairs bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many types of vintage chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Pierre Jeanneret, Knoll and Jindrich Halabala produced popular types of vintage chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Types Of Vintage Chairs?

Types of vintage chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,505, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $230,000.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Types of Vintage Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Ergonomic chairs, which are sculpted with a lumbar support curvature, are the best office chairs for lower back pain.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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