C. 1920s French Artist's Live Model Ladder Back High Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Antique Slatted-Back Artist’s Chair, produced in the 1920s in France. The piece is a true collector’s item, composed of raw wood and unfinished metal hardware.
Metal
Rare Set of Four Wrought Iron Chairs with Star Design, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and uncommon set of four riveted wrought-iron chairs of unusual design, with cutout star patterns in the backs and seats. Original brown paint, which has acquired a lovely p...
Metal
Antique 1920s French Bistro Cafe or Poolside Chair Vintage Mid-Century
By Jean Prouvé, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Rene Malaval
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Mid-Century and heavily patinated accent chair. Possibly French. Old repair to one of the spokes, pictured. Only one available.
Metal
Danish Sculptural 3-Legged Artist/ Bar Swivel Chair Seat of Sheep Skin 1920s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish tripod height adjustable bar stool/desk stool/swivel stool made of solid dark stained wood with round seat upholstered with new sheepskin. Made ca 1920s by a Danish cabinetmak...
Metal
Baroque Style Carved Wood and Leather Seat Side Chair, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Baroque style carved wood and leather seat side chair with nail head trims. Newer upholstery in great condition. Good condition. Measures20" in width, 20 inches in depth and stand...
Metal
1920's English Industrial Swivelling Machinists Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920's English Industrial Swivelling Machinists Chairs - Pair. We discovered these tucked away in a warehouse when clearing a batch of industrial lights in the Midlands. They are ver...
Metal
Chair by Ivar Callmander, Sweden, 1920s
By Ivar Callmander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair designed by Ivar Callmander, 1920s. Lacquered metal frame and rattan. Very good condition.
Metal
Chair by Ivar Callmander, Sweden, 1920s
By Ivar Callmander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair designed by Ivar Callmander, 1920s. Lacquered metal frame and rattan. Very good condition.
Metal
Pr. Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Height Arm Chairs c. 1920/60's
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of vintage wrought iron garden, patio, or poolside, dining height arm chairs, possibly by Salterini, Woodard, Leinfelder etc, unsigned. The chairs feature a decorative ...
Metal, Wrought Iron
1920s American Library Tufted Leather Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
1920s American Library Tufted Leather Wing Chair. New upholstery. Listed price is for one chair.
Metal
American Industrial Dental Chair from Ritter, 1920s
By Ritter Dental
Located in Warsaw, PL
This dental chair was manufactured by American maker Ritter and produced for French office sale in the, 1920s. This chair is adjustable and is raised with a double clutch and lowered...
Metal
Genuine Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, 1920s
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Mississauga, CA
Presenting an iconic Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, upholstered in soft brown leather. This authentic Wassily chair, designed in the 1920s for Knoll, is celebrated as a landmark in...
Metal
Rare Swivel Chair from Stoll Produced in the 1920s-1930s
By Stoll
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Rare swivel chair from Stoll produced in the 1920s-1930s. Comes in it's original condition with a raw industrial look and patination.
Metal
Antique 1920s Barber Chair
Located in Freiburg, DE
Metal / cherry tree. Non-toxic woodworm treatment. Very good working condition. Seat: imitation leather.
Metal
1920s Theo A Kochs Child Barber Chair
By Theo A. Kochs
Located in Orange, CA
Original condition, working chair. Leather has some imperfections and tears in it. Porcelain has some small nics and patina. Horse head has a chip in the ear on left side. We keep ch...
Metal
German S43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1920s
By Mart Stam
Located in Hamburg, DE
This is a classic under the steel pipe furniture. The Thonet chair S43 according to a design by Mart Stam from the 1920s.
Metal
1920s Leather and Porcelain Barber Chair in Mint Condition
Located in New York, NY
1920s barber chair in mint condition. Porcelain is clean and leather has been redone. This item can be viewed at our 149 Madison Avenue location in Manhattan.
Metal
Pair of 1920s Second Class Paris Metro Chairs with Enamel Backing
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s second class Paris Metro slatted wooden freestanding metro chairs with enamel backing inscribed "II" Societe du Verre etire" Manufactured by Sprague Thomson circa 1920....
Metal, Enamel
1920s Vintage Wrought Iron Garden Throne Chair
Located in Wichita, KS
Ornate scrolled back with ivy motif, reticulated seat, mid-20th century. From the collection of the late Nicholas Ellis. Size: Arm height 26.5.
Metal
Sold
H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian Art Deco Chairs in Solid Wood, Black Metal and Red Fabric, 1920s-1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco chairs in solid wood, black metal and red fabric, 1920-1930s Set of 10 Art Deco dining chairs with polished solid wood structure. The seat is composed of a lightly p...
Fabric, Wood
Industrial Workshop Chair, Germany, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage chair was manufactured in Germany, during the 1920s.
Metal
Set of Four Vintage Black Veneer Ergonomic Chairs, c. 1920s
By Tan-Sad
Located in Napa, CA
Original Tan-Sad Posture Chair. Produced in 1920's England as one of the first ergonomic work chairs. Adjustable seat height. Priced for set of four. Eight chairs currently availabl...
Metal
Sold
H 38.98 in W 22.84 in D 38.59 in
Vintage Danish Industrial Barber or Dentist Chair from Axel Christensen, 1920s
By Axel Christensen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This antique dental chair was produced in Denmark at the turn of the 1920s and 1930s.
Metal
1920s Toledo Art Metal Company Ice Cream Cafe Accent Chair
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1920s Toledo art metal company ice cream cafe accent chair.
Metal
1920s Vintage Industrial UHL Metal Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs Five
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1920s. Industrial vintage Toledo Metals Company rare dining chairs.
Steel
Antique, 1920s Industrial Metal Medical Dental Iron Chair
Located in Norwalk, CT
This dental chair, circa 1920s is a fascinating piece of history with age appropriate wear.
Iron
Rare Set of 4 Antique French Leather Club Chairs, Circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture from the Art Deco period (1910s-early 1930s) was typically crafted using luxurious materials, such as the tanned leather seen on this set of four French club chairs. Hand-c...
Metal
Sold
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Paire de chaises Tolix par Xavier Pauchard première édition fin 1920's
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Paire de chaises Tolix par Xavier Pauchard première édition fin 1920's La chaise Tolix A, créée en 1925 par l’industriel bourguignon Xavier Pauchard, pionnier de la galvanisation en...
Metal
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H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable
By Hillcrest
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A fantastic example of a 1920s/30s oak and leather "Hillcrest" revolving desk chair on wheels, featuring an elegant curved fan back connected to wrap around arms, splayed oak legs an...
Metal
Sold
H 36 in W 25 in D 42 in
Jean Prouvé Grand Repos 1920s Design Limited Chair D80 by Tecta Germany, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish and rare modern easy chair /lounge armchair model D80 Grand Repos, designed by Jean Prouvé in the 1920s, executed by Tecta Germany in the 1980s. This is the re-edition of a...
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Antique Wrought Iron Garden Chair, c. 1920s
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Outdoor Armchair Unusual undulating shape, curved strapwork seat in a sunburst pattern on a wrought iron frame. Although I can’t find another it is believed French and has be...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique 1920s Art Deco Industrial Metal Dental Chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique Metal Dental Medical Chair circa 1920s industrial dental chair.
American Industrial Design Office Chair c.1920's
Located in Easton, PA
Metal and plywood adjustable height industrial design office chair c.1920's.
Metal
1920s German Machinists Chairs
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Two German Machinists chairs. 1920s. Price is per chair.
Metal
Set of Fourteen Orange Velvet Upholstered Dining Chairs, circa 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
The chairs also feature metal nail head trim and scrolled legs.
Velvet, Wood
Rattan Club Chair
Located in Miami - W. Palm beach, FL
1920'S RATTAN CLUB CHAIRS WITH METAL TIPS UPHOLSTURED IN SUBTLE CORAGGIO FABRIC.
Bamboo
Steel Metal and Canvas Occasional Chair, French, 1920s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
A Modernist tubular steel metal and canvas occasional chair, French mid 20's. This is a very early example of this style of chair. The steel metal is in its original condition. Width...
Steel
Set of Four 1920s Bistro Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite set of four French stacking bistro with their original patina and rattan peel seats.
Metal
Industrial height adjustable Swivel working Chair, 1920s
Located in Maastricht, NL
industrial 1920s swivel chair. Height and the angle of the seat are adjustable. wonderful patina.
Metal
$2,987
H 28.35 in Dm 17.72 in
Heavy Danish Modern Swivel Stool in Patinated Leather & Oak, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Big and sturdy Danish Modern swivel stool attributed to Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1930s. The stool is in very good original condition. The thick and soft natural leather is worn b...
Leather, Oak
$7,000
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Ernesto Hauner Caviuna Chair, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Caviúna chair designed by Ernesto Hauner for Ernesto Hauner Decorações (E.H.D.) in 1968, a company that opened that same year after selling its shares in Móveis Artesanal / Forma, wh...
Cane, Wood
Set of Six Wrought Iron Armchairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic set of six wrought-iron chairs with twisted and curlicue detailing. Generously scrolled arms. Raised seats, backs and armrests, upholstered in dark blue canvas with white pipi...
1940s French Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely set of 4 iron outdoor dining chairs from France, 1940s. Beautiful scroll iron design on back with slated iron back and seat. Curule base with 4 legs. Striking and unique shape...
Iron
$960
H 34 in W 16.75 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century German French Metamorphic Library Steps Farmhouse Chair 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a Pine Metamorphic chair, it can be used either as a normal chair or when the top is flipped over it transforms into a step ladder. This is a country piece from Nuremberg Ge...
Wood
Antique, French Foldable Steps / Chair, Wooden, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Set of stairs from France made of wood, foldable. When folded it turns into a chair. This set is in very nice antique condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and u...
Wood
$1,830 / item
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 20.67 in
Rupert Bevan Clement Dining Chair (customer's choice of material/leather)
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Born from a project in Mayfair with an outdoor terrace, this chair can equally be used in an outdoor, orangery, conservatory or other indoor setting. The chair’s stylish frame is ma...
Steel
$2,785
H 42.52 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in
A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR by RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular chair of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free Form, black lacquered metal structure, seat and back with graphic openwork rattan decorations, by R...
Metal
$4,400 / set
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 18.38 in
Antique Pair of Wrought-Iron and Leather Savonarola Chairs, early 20th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF POLYCHROMED WROUGHT-IRON AND SADDLE-LEATHER SAVONAROLA CHAIRS With cerule form, probably early 20th century 33 1/2" H x 18 3/8" D x 26" W; 19 1/4" H to seat A very compelli...
Wrought Iron
$1,480
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
An Elegant Danish Modern Low Back Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an exquisite low back makeup / desk chair crafted in the 1940s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. This chair is a harmonious combination of sophistication, functionality, a...
Lambskin, Wool, Wood
1940's Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940's Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chair. Beech legs. High quality velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This swivel vanity chair was designed by American designer Edward Wormley for Drexel's notable Precedent line, one of the few collections Edward Wormley produced outside of his work ...
Mohair, Mahogany
$3,799 / set
H 35.83 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in
Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this exquisite set of six early 20th century bentwood chairs. Manufactured in Valencia, Spain, circa 1940, these chairs embody the t...
Bentwood
Set of Four 19Thc Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 19thc ladder back Chairs with original cane seating in very good condition.These most unusual ladder back chairs are quite unusual with the top bar across the top of eac...
Wood
$7,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
1940s French Modern Six Iron and Leather Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Vintage six leather dining chairs made in Mexico circa 1940s French-influenced sculptural design similar to Jacques Adnet Stamped Espino hecho Mexico. Constr...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wood Dining Chair, French Design, 1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This dining chair was designed around 1960 by an unknown French designer. Compared to antique furniture from the previous century, it is characterized by a design that eliminates exc...
Wood
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$1,190 / item
H 16.93 in Dm 24.41 in
Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
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