Whimsical Folk Art Chair, Hand-Crafted Oak & Steel, c.1920s
Located in Portland, OR
This chair came from a collector in the high desert of Southern California. Maker unknown. Crafted of scraps and oak wine barrels, it is a whimsical and spirited little chair. A conv...
Steel
Stainless Steel Dentist Armchair with Lamp, A.S. Aloe Co., USA, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
A stainless steel dentist’s armchair with a lamp. A reclining backrest, adjustable armrests, and adjustable headrest. Produced from A.S. Aloe Company, St. Louis, MO USA, circa 1920.
Steel, Iron
Louis Sognot Brown Leather and Steel Armchairs, 1920's France
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Incredible and rare pair of lounge chairs created by Louis Sognot and purchased at Makassar-France in 1998. Very heavy. Steel/Chrome with gold ball accents. Original paperwork attach...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Chair, by Mart Stam for R. Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Bauhaus chair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It was designed by the renowned architect and designer Mart Stam and manufactured by Slez...
Chrome, Steel
ClassiCon Roquebrune Chair leather chair design Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The chair’s restrained tubular steel frame contrasts elegantly with the supple, bent leather seat and backrest, which are laced by hand, providing both visual lightness and remarkabl...
Steel
Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s
By Thonet, Bauhaus
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item. The chrome parts have been cleaned and professionally rest...
Steel, Chrome
Mart Stam Bauhaus Tubular Chair, 1920s
By Mart Stam
Located in Berlin, DE
A recently restored chromed steel tube chair designed by Mart Stam. Please get in touch for other quantities or colors.
Chrome, Steel
Mart Stam Bauhaus Tubular Chair, 1920s
By Mart Stam
Located in Berlin, DE
This recently restored chromed steel tube chair is salmon color lacquered and designed by Mart Stam. Different colors available. Please note that custom made chairs will take arou...
Chrome, Steel
Rowac Model XVI Swivel Desk Chair Circa 1920s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Steel frame with wooden seat and backrest - Height adjustable - Original brown paint - Branded "Rowac" on one leg - Original maker badge to the underside of the seat - Made by...
Steel
Rowac Model XIII Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1920s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Steel frame with wooden seat and backrest - Height adjustable - Original brown paint - Branded "Rowac" on one leg - Original maker badge to the underside of the seat - Made by...
Steel
1920s Cast Iron Engine Hoist Hanging Egg Chair
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic 1920s cast iron manual crank engine hoist. Combined with a woven rattan Nanna Ditzel hanging interior egg chair in natural, with charcoal cushion. Seat height is adjustable...
Steel, Iron
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
1920s-1930s Pair of Bauhaus-style lounge chairs by Mücke & Melder
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This rare pair of armchairs was designed in the 1920s by Mücke & Melder, a key name associated with early Bauhaus-era tubular steel furniture.
Steel
Sold
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 19.49 in
Pair of Vintage René Herbst 'Sandows' Style Chairs in Steel, Black Cord, 1920s
By René Herbst
Located in Zagreb, HR
A pair of unique Bauhaus ‘Sandows’ style chairs originally designed by René Herbst in the 1920s and produced by Formes Nouvelles in the 1960s. Unknown production, possibly original, ...
Steel
Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair with Spindle Back 1920s Germany
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This early 20th-century oak desk chair features a spindle back and a shaped seat for added comfort. The chair is mounted on old casters and equipped with a steel swivel mechanism, al...
Steel
Industrial Factory Chairs by Rowac, circa 1920s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial factory chairs by Rowac, circa 1920s - Price is per chair (4 available) - Steel frame - Ply seat and back rest - Relief "Rowac" branding on all 3 legs on 2 chairs -...
Steel
Industrial Chair by Singer, circa 1920s
By Singer
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial chair by Singer circa 1920s - Cast iron base - Height adjustable - Sprung backrest - De bossed "Singer" branding on the feet - Elm seat - English ~ 1920s - Measur...
Steel
Industrial Factory Chairs by Rowa, circa 1920s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial factory chairs by Rowac, circa 1920s - Price is per chair (2 available) - Steel frame - Ply seat and back rest - Relief "Rowac" branding on all 3 legs on 2 chairs -...
Steel
Industrial Factory Chair by Rowac, circa 1920s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial factory chair by Rowac, circa 1920s - Steel frame - Ply seat and back rest - Relief "Rowac" branding on all 3 legs - Designed by Robert Wagner - German ~ 1920s - 4...
Steel
Industrial Factory Chair by Rowac, circa 1920s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial factory chair by Rowac, circa 1920s - Steel frame - Ply seat and backrest - Relief "Rowac" branding on all 3 legs - Designed by Robert Wagner - German, 1920s - Mea...
Steel
1920s Vintage Industrial Simmons Steel Bank Vault Dining Chairs
By Simmons Company Furniture, (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1920s vintage Industrial Simmons steel bank vault dining chairs, set of six.
Steel
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
Sold
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 19.49 in
Pair of Vintage René Herbst 'Sandows' Style Chairs in Steel, Green Cord, 1920s
By René Herbst
Located in Zagreb, HR
A pair of unique Bauhaus ‘Sandows’ style chairs originally designed by René Herbst in the 1920s and produced by Formes Nouvelles in the 1960s. Unknown production, possibly original, ...
Steel
Hanging Egg Chair and 1920s Cast Iron Engine Hoist
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic 1920s cast iron manual crank engine hoist. Combined with a woven rattan Nanna Ditzel hanging interior egg chair in natural, with charcoal cushion. Seat height is adjustable...
Steel, Iron
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.
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Set of 5 Antique Metal Cafe Chairs by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic set of five 1920s steel cafe / ice cream chairs by Toledo. Distressed brown paint with gliders and sloped perforated seats.
Metal, Enamel, Steel
rare, early 1920s set of four Lloyd Loom Steel and Gray Leather Chairs
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Four early Lloyd Loom Steel and Leather Chairs by The Lloyd Manufacturing Company, Menominee Michigan. Featuring rounded, open framework, Art Deco style lines utilizing .75" Chrome-p...
Chrome, Stainless Steel
1920's Painted Steel Chair and Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
A matching stool and chair from the 1920's with original paint and decorated pokerwork seat with Luterna, the maker's mark stamped under the seat. Measurements listed are for the cha...
Steel
1920's Period British Colonial Style Leather Office Chair
Located in Southfield, MI
Awesome recent estate find is this completely original leather rotating and swiveling office chair, dating to the late 1920's. These are extremely rare to find in their original...
Steel
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1920s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Budapest, HU
Wassily chair in brown colour by Marcel Breuer with the designer’s signature on the backrest, dating back to Gavina's production. The leather seat and backrest are in a very nice vin...
Steel, Chrome
Clark & Gibby, Inc. of New York Office Chair c.1920s
Located in Easton, PA
American industrial design adjustable height and swiveling office/desk chair on casters c.1920s mfg. by Clark & Gibby, Inc. of New York. WEEKLY DELIVERIES TO MANHATTAN FOR APPROVA...
Steel
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
LC1 Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Le Corbusier Studio Paris, 1920s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Odense, Denmark
LC1 chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Le Corbusier Studio Paris, 1920s.
Steel
$28,092 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Uginox, Paul Geoffroy
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold|$3,500
H 32 in W 23.5 in D 27.5 in
Sornay Attr. Art Deco Rosewood Lounge Chairs, France 1930s-1940s, Mid-Century
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
Sornay attributed deco Animal print rosewood lounge chairs, France, 1930s-1940s Mid-Century. Incredible rosewood chairs with beautiful Patina throughout. Modernist square arms and t...
Cowhide, Rosewood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
Vintage Medical Chair
Located in Norwalk, CT
This very interesting medical chair is sure to be a conversation starter! A wonderful piece of medical history.
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Asso...
Mohair, Walnut
Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An art deco sofa attributed to Gugliemo Ulrich. Rounded back and aviator style silhouette with wood plinth feet. Upholstery as found. Sourced in Northern Italy.
Upholstery
Jacques Adnet Pair of Modernist Club Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco pair of club chairs, circa 1930, designed by Jacques Adnet. 36” wide x 29” deep x 30” high. Usable fabric/probably original. JACQUES ADNET (1900-1984)...
Wood
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. Legs made from solid beech. Comfortable and super solid with nice and s...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
$8,326 / set
H 29.93 in W 38.19 in D 38.59 in
Round Leaning Club Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning modern club chair and ottoman, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Wood
Pierre Chareau '1883-1950', Two Armchairs, Early 1920s
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely rare and beautiful paire de fauteuils, modèle 'MF 208/217' by Pierre Chareau. He is often cited as one of France’s first truly modern architects. Featuring minimalist conto...
Velvet, Mahogany
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldw...
Alpaca, Beech
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Sofa with Rounded Back, French, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
A lush, upholstered sofa with rounded arms, back, and feet. These last, executed in French polished beech, serve as a charming, subtle accent. A 1930s design was reused and slightly...
Upholstery, Beech
Jacques Adnet, Mahogany Semicircular Desk, France, circa 1936
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A grand mid-1930s desk as marvelous for its utility as its striking beauty. Not only do the elegant U-shape and large, receding supports complement the desk's rich mahogany finish, t...
Mahogany
Jacques Adnet Parchment & Lacquer Recliners, France 1930's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Jacques Adnet recliners in dark purple lacquer with parchment-covered arms, upholstered in Pierre Frey mohair Documented in the monograph on the designer, this pa...
Mohair, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
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