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What is a wenge finish?
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Wenge is a type of dark, espresso-colored wood finish for furniture and bathroom. From the Millettia laurentii tree found in Central Africa, this tropical timber has been described as being “nearly black.” Shop a range of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Mid-Century Modern Chairs on 1stDibs
Pair Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs by Mobel Italia
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage suede-upholstered chairs by Eero Aarnio. Chairs feature original padded seats and backs in suede with chrome-plated steel frames, exemplifying late modern Scandinavia...
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$6,800 / set
Set of Eight Mid Century Heart Chairs in DUNES Pierre Frey Fabric, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing chenille fabric by Pierre Frey - one of the best french fabric company.
The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurm...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
Eight Zet Dining Chairs in Tiger Mountain Velvet by Dedar, Vintola Studio
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The Zet Dining Chair is a contemporary Vintola design defined by its bold geometry and refined proportions. The distinctive, angular frame creates a strong visual identity while main...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair in Chrome and Straw, Signed Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century Cesca chair in chromed metal, Vienna straw and black lacquered beech wood. This beautiful chair was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy dur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Side Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a pair of solid maple side chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. These beauties have been completely restored, refinished and reupholstered. The maple frames have...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair For THONET 1978
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
