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Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare piece indeed. A 3/4 scale, factory-made contour lounge chair. Only 40" Long! This
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Faux Leather

Original Genuine restored Featherston contour armchair R160 Kvadrat Hallingdale
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title: Well what can we say about this Featherston contour chair R160. This is
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1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
A classic design with a contoured high back, upholstered in the original raspberry knit upholstery
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Wood

Mid-Century Brushed Tubular Steel Contoured Cantilever Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, mid-century, tubular, brushed steel, dining side chairs with cantilever bases and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Steel

1972 Frank Gehry 'Contour' Rocking Lounge Chair by Easy Edges Inc.
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 1970s 'Contour' rocking lounge chair by the famous architect Frank Gehry for Easy Edges, Inc
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Masonite, Paper

Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Two Position Contour Walnut Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Two Position Contour Walnut Rocking Chair and Ottoman The chair
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oak "Contour" Lounge Chair by Alf Svenss
By Alf Svensson
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern oak lounge chair model "Contour" designed by Alf Svensson
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Oak

Very Rare Model 175-C Sculptured Lounge Armchair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
model is very similar to the later designed Model 175E 'Sculptured Walnut Contoured Chair' aka 'The
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Contoured Lounge by Klaus Grabe
By Klaus Grabe
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century contoured lounge by Klaus Grabe, (1910-2004). C5 chaise lounge, designed, 1948
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Wood

Set of Four (4) Rosewood Contoured Dining Chairs After Arne Vodder, c. 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Elegant, minimal and wonderful to sit in. Constructed from rosewood with a contoured back design
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Teak

Set of Two (2) Mid Century Danish Modern Contoured Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Sleek and sculpted lines. A great set of two chairs to complete your larger set of chairs or we can
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1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Rosewood

6 Tell City Hard Rock Maple Colonial Style Windsor Back Spindle Dining Chairs
By Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Tell City chair Company hard rock maple dining chairs, circa 1960s. Features colonial styling
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1960s American Colonial Vintage Contour Chair

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Maple

Set of Four '4' Ergonomic Contoured Dining Chairs by Shou Andersen in Teak Wood
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed of solid teak these exquisite dining chairs, designed by Shou Andersen, are equal parts
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Teak

Set of Four '4' Contoured Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Vamo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
An exquisite ladderback design with the greatest attention of detail to it's swooping architectural lines drawing interest and intrigue. The set is constructed in teak with the origi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Fabric

Frank Gehry, "Contour" Rocker, Cardboard, Masonite, Easy Edges, Inc, 1970s
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
An early production "Contour" Rocker / Rocking Chaise, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Produced
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1970s American Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Masonite, Paper

Set of Four '4' Mid Century Danish Modern Contoured Oak Dining Chairs, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Elegant, well build and glowing in rich shade of honey oak wood. The seats are found in their original black vinyl upholstered and are set on a solid oak frame. Circa. 1960s. ---Dim...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Oak

Mid 20th Century Vintage Signed Russel Woodard Wrought Iron Table & 6 Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
enduring elegance in every curve and contour. Chair dimensions. 21x15x34 Arm width 23 Seat height 18
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Strap Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish vintage strap chair. Interestingly contoured wooden frame. Please confirm item location
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Linen, Wood

Vintage Strap Chair
Vintage Strap Chair
H 29 in W 24 in D 26 in
1900s German Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted in the early 1900s, this exquisite German wooden chair epitomizes the timeless elegance and
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20th Century German Vintage Contour Chair

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Wood

1900s German Wooden Chair
1900s German Wooden Chair
H 35.4 in W 16.9 in D 16.5 in
1950s Czech Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
its understated appearance, this Czech wooden chair prioritizes comfort and ergonomics. The contoured
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Mid-20th Century Czech Vintage Contour Chair

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Wood

1950s Czech Wooden Chair
1950s Czech Wooden Chair
H 31.9 in W 15.7 in D 15.7 in
Vintage Corrugated Cardboard Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair, this minimal design follows a sequential contour that demonstrates an intriguing profile at all
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Paper

Vintage Corrugated Cardboard Chair
Vintage Corrugated Cardboard Chair
H 34 in W 28 in D 21.5 in
Swedish Chairs from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 original vintage wooden chairs. Retro-flavoured chairs consisting of a birch wood frame
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Birch

Swedish Chairs from the 1950s
Swedish Chairs from the 1950s
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking solid wood vintage bank desk chair having slatted back and contoured seat. arm height
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1950s American Vintage Contour Chair

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Wood

Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair
Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 18.25 in
Beautiful vintage worn green spindle chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
bar chair with round back and contoured seat is perfect for daily use at the dining table, at the desk
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Contour Chair

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Wood

Beautiful vintage worn green spindle chair
Beautiful vintage worn green spindle chair
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Teak Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 original vintage 1960s chairs. Consisting of a teak wood frame and a lightly
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stackable steel base. Comfortable contoured ergonomic design. Embossed number on both under the chairs
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Fiberglass

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
Herman Miller chairs. Renowned for their innovative approach, the Eameses revolutionized the concept of
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Contour Chair

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Metal

Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili 1954, Set of 4
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
the era with its sleek lines and organic contours. This set of four chairs features seats made from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Walnut

Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili 1954, Set of 4
Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili 1954, Set of 4
H 18.12 in W 32.29 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four René Herbst "Sandows" Bauhaus Chairs, 1920s
By René Herbst
Located in Brescia , Brescia
quality, allowing them to mold to the contours of the body for maximum comfort. Herbst's Sandows chairs
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
introduced already in 1950. The chair features organic contours and elegant styling. These chairs are a
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural pair of Midcentury African wood spoon back black chairs with carved reeded bases. This
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Contour Chair

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Wood

Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with tan leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan & Jorge
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Leather

Sculptural Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Adrian Pearsall Iconic Grasshopper, 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
The perfect combination of contours and angles create this exceptional c. 1960 chair and ottoman
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1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Oak

Three Wire Chairs 'Auersperg' Sonett, Karl Fostel, Austria, 1950
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three chairs model 'Auersberg' from the 'SONETT' series designed by J.O.Wladar & V
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Metal

Vladimir Kagan Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Rare Contour Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan. Walnut, upholstery. A classic Kagan form with
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Lounge Chair
Vladimir Kagan Lounge Chair
H 36 in W 30.5 in D 36 in
Isa Bergamo Set of Italian six chairs in yellow fabric
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Allow me to take you on a journey to the enchanting world of Italian chairs from the 1950s, crafted
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Cotton, Wood

Studio Made Handcrafted Solid WALNUT + Cast Iron Tractor Seat STOOL / CHAIR
Located in Weehawken, NJ
iron tractor seat. This one of a kind chair is superbly crafted and the tractor seat is contoured for
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1970s Industrial Vintage Contour Chair

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Iron

Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs by Johannes Nørgaard for Nørgaards Møbelfabrik
By Johannes Norgaard
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
. Very elegant, modern mid-century teak chairs with a contoured shape. High-quality materials and
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Fabric, Teak

Mid Century 1960s Plycraft Mr. Chair Lounge Chair George Mulhauser
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Baltimore, MD
has the perfect contours for the body. This chair will instantly bring comfort and elegance to your
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with chocolate brown leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Leather

Eames for Herman Miller DCM Plywood and Chrome Chair Mid Century Modern
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Miller DCM Chair. Showcasing the distinctive molded plywood construction, it combines natural beauty with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Chrome

Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Catherine Chairs in Beechwood
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
pair of Catherine Chairs, a masterpiece envisioned by the legendary Arne Jacobsen and brought to life
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Beech

Set of four Space Age Italian chairs in metal and velvet
Located in Milano, IT
enveloping its occupant within an egg-like enclosure. The fluid lines and embracing contours of these chairs
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Contour Chair

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Metal

Original pair of Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux tripod chairs, 1950s France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Berlin, DE
elegance, these chairs serve as a remarkable focal point with their captivating graphic contours. Presented
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1950s Vintage Contour Chair

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Rope, Wood

Set of five vintage Italian chairs in original orange velvet fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of vintage allure with our extraordinary Set of Five Vintage Italian Chairs from
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Velvet, Wood

Red Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
beautiful and iconic pair of rare chairs in 1954, Italy. The shape of the chairs is sculptural, unique, and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Fabric

Minimalist Iron and Maple Chair in the Manner of Paul McCobb
By Luther Conover, Arbuck, Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe
Located in Garnerville, NY
Contoured solid maple back and seat supported by a durable iron frame, circa 1950. Good condition.
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Iron

Waterwheel Woodworkers Oak Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
curves, comfortable contours, and well-finished joints. Classic rocking chair design: Think of a
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20th Century American Vintage Contour Chair

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Wood

Pair of Curva chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 60'
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the exquisite Brazilian modern 'curva' chairs, expertly crafted by the renowned artisan
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Cane, Hardwood

Set Wire Chairs Auersperg Bench Astoria Sonett, Karl Fostel, Blue Steel, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three chairs model 'Auersberg' and one settee model 'Astoria' from the 'SONETT' series
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Metal

German Mid Century Wood Single Shell and Chromed Steel Rods Legs Chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Set of two German chairs, with single shell in dark wood, curved with a contoured shape and legs in
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Steel

Carlo De Carli Lounge Chairs
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in South Charleston, WV
Knoll Textiles, blue with welt cording that contours to the seat. These chairs look immaculate and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Walnut, Fabric, Foam

Carlo De Carli Lounge Chairs
Carlo De Carli Lounge Chairs
H 28 in W 23 in D 28 in
Midcentury Italian Sculpted Lounge Chairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
lounge chairs with solid brass legs upholstered in Nobilis Pairs Velvet. Contoured seat provides great
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Velvet

Rare Set of Six 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Chrome Dining Chairs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
, these chairs have a very substantial feel. The gorgeous contoured cherrywood contrasts wonderfully
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Chrome

Set of Chairs in Solid Hardwood and Green Fabric, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This set of Brazilian chairs from the 1950s is a paragon of mid-century design, blending robust
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Fabric, Hardwood

Hollywood Regency Era Lounge Chair
By Billy Baldwin, Dunbar Furniture, James Mont, William Billy Haines
Located in Garnerville, NY
stain resisting features. Great comfort is just one aspect of this amazing chair along with all the
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Contour Chair

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood

Hollywood Regency Era Lounge Chair
Hollywood Regency Era Lounge Chair
H 30 in W 31 in D 32 in
Chair in Wood, Iron and Leather, by Michel Arnoult, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The chair designed by Michel Arnoult, a pivotal figure in the mid-20th-century Brazilian furniture
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Iron

Pair Jaymar Cognac Leather Chairs
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning post modern Jaymar chairs for those who seek the extraordinary. Sculptural and confident
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1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Leather

Pair Jaymar Cognac Leather Chairs
Pair Jaymar Cognac Leather Chairs
H 31 in W 30 in D 30 in
Set of Four Original Model 300 Chairs for Karakter by Joe Colombo, 1965
By Joe Colombo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of four Original Model 300 Chairs, masterfully crafted by Joe Colombo in 1965. Renowned for their
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Contour Chair

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Wood, Oak

A Pair of Classic Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer, Kaj Gottlob, A. J. Iversen, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of classic dining chairs / desk chairs, attributed to Kaj Gottlob for Fritz Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Contour Chair

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Oak, Lambskin

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Vintage Contour Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage contour chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every vintage contour chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage contour chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage contour chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage contour chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vladimir Kagan, Grant Featherston and Alf Svensson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Contour Chair?

The average selling price for a vintage contour chair at 1stDibs is $5,811, while they’re typically $799 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.

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 Vintage Contour Chair
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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