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1930s Aluminum Chairs

Pair of Warren McArthur Pull-Up Chairs, 1930's
Pair of Warren McArthur Pull-Up Chairs, 1930's

Pair of Warren McArthur Pull-Up Chairs, 1930's

$8,000 / set

H 32.75 in W 19 in D 18 in

Pair of Warren McArthur Pull-Up Chairs, 1930's

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Warren McArthur pull-up chairs, 1930's Aluminum tubular frame with back-slats

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer
1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer

1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer

By Cramer Company

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A rare model of executive office chair by Cramer, circa 1930s. Swivels on a streamline rolling

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Vintage 1930s Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Chair designed by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s
Chair designed by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s

Chair designed by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s

$541

H 31.11 in W 15.36 in D 21.66 in

Chair designed by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s

By Mart Stam

Located in Chorzów, PL

Chair designed by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s The chair was designed by Marta Stam, a Dutch

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Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Douglas DC-3 Passenger Seats Warren McArthur Corp Mid-Century Chair Settee
1930s Douglas DC-3 Passenger Seats Warren McArthur Corp Mid-Century Chair Settee

1930s Douglas DC-3 Passenger Seats Warren McArthur Corp Mid-Century Chair Settee

By Warren McArthur

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Extremely uncommon 1930s Warren McArthur Corporation made plane seats from an early Douglas DC-3

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Warren McArthur Reclining Shampoo Chair, Custom Wood-Base Model, 1930s
Early Warren McArthur Reclining Shampoo Chair, Custom Wood-Base Model, 1930s

Early Warren McArthur Reclining Shampoo Chair, Custom Wood-Base Model, 1930s

By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation

Located in Camden, ME

This exceptionally rare reclining shampoo chair was created by Warren McArthur, confirmed through

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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 3+1 from the house "salon de provence" by Gaston Viort - 1930s
Set of 3+1 from the house "salon de provence" by Gaston Viort - 1930s

Set of 3+1 from the house "salon de provence" by Gaston Viort - 1930s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Set of 3+1 from the house "salon de provence" by Gaston Viort - 1930s Wear consistent with age and

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Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1930´S Pair of Art Deco Deck Chairs in Aluminum and Leather - Italy
1930´S Pair of Art Deco Deck Chairs in Aluminum and Leather - Italy

1930´S Pair of Art Deco Deck Chairs in Aluminum and Leather - Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of Art Deco deck chairs, aluminum and new cow leather upholstery, Italy, c. 1930.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Dining table set table + 4 chairs by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s
Dining table set table + 4 chairs by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s

Dining table set table + 4 chairs by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s

$3,188 / set

H 31.11 in W 15.36 in D 21.66 in

Dining table set table + 4 chairs by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s

By Mart Stam

Located in Chorzów, PL

Dining table set table + 4 chairs by Marta Stama, Poland, 1930s The chairs and the table were

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Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

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Pair of 1930s Art Deco Warren McArthur Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Warren McArthur Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Warren McArthur Lounge Chairs

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 29.14 in

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Warren McArthur Lounge Chairs

By Warren McArthur

Located in Bremen, DE

Warren McArthur Biltmore armchairs age, restored with caramel tone leather, aluminum frame

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

French Art Deco Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs, 1930s
French Art Deco Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs, 1930s

French Art Deco Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs, 1930s

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H 34.65 in W 18.31 in D 22.64 in

French Art Deco Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs, 1930s

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Reichenschwand, DE

Presenting a stunning set of six chairs that perfectly capture the elegance and craftsmanship of

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Pair of Lounge Chairs in Tubular Aluminum, 1930s 'Signed'
Warren McArthur Pair of Lounge Chairs in Tubular Aluminum, 1930s 'Signed'

Warren McArthur Pair of Lounge Chairs in Tubular Aluminum, 1930s 'Signed'

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of lounge chairs model no. 1044-A in tubular aluminum with upholstered seat and back sections

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Machine Age Streamline Aluminum Tubular Lounge Club Chair
1930s Machine Age Streamline Aluminum Tubular Lounge Club Chair

1930s Machine Age Streamline Aluminum Tubular Lounge Club Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Machine Age Streamline aluminum club chair with padded seats and original resin armrests. 1930

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Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1930's Aluminum Frame Sling Chair
1930's Aluminum Frame Sling Chair

1930's Aluminum Frame Sling Chair

Located in Ferndale, MI

Great form and very good condition Art Deco / Moderne / Machine Age Style - blue canvass sling seat.
21 1/2" - W x 14"- H to seat (@ front) x 32"- H

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Vintage 1930s Chaise Longues

Pair of 1930's  Cast aluminum outdoor Lounge chaises.
Pair of 1930's  Cast aluminum outdoor Lounge chaises.

Pair of 1930's Cast aluminum outdoor Lounge chaises.

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of 1930's Cast aluminum Lounge chairs. Cushions are luxurious and composed in foam & down in

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Vintage 1930s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Warren McArthur Art Deco Aluminum Dining Chairs circa 1930s
Warren McArthur Art Deco Aluminum Dining Chairs circa 1930s

Warren McArthur Art Deco Aluminum Dining Chairs circa 1930s

By Warren McArthur

Located in Atlanta, GA

Four Art Deco Aluminum Dining Chairs, designed by Warren McArthur, American, circa 1930s. Signed

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Warren McArthur Aluminum and Cushioned Black Leather Side Chair, 1930s
Warren McArthur Aluminum and Cushioned Black Leather Side Chair, 1930s

Warren McArthur Aluminum and Cushioned Black Leather Side Chair, 1930s

By Warren McArthur

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Warren McArthur Machine Age anodized aluminum and black leather desk chair. Featuring braced

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Streamline Modern Aluminum Chair, Art Deco, 1930s, USA
Warren McArthur Streamline Modern Aluminum Chair, Art Deco, 1930s, USA

Warren McArthur Streamline Modern Aluminum Chair, Art Deco, 1930s, USA

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Warren McArthur chair, Warren McArthur Corporation, aluminum, leather, copper, rubber, USA, 1930s

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Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eight Warren McArthur Dining Chairs, 1930's
Set of Eight Warren McArthur Dining Chairs, 1930's

Set of Eight Warren McArthur Dining Chairs, 1930's

By Warren McArthur

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of Eight Warren McArthur dining chairs. Sturdy tubular frames, seat and back reupholstered with

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1930s US Barracks Metal Early Goodform Chair by General Fireproofing
1930s US Barracks Metal Early Goodform Chair by General Fireproofing

1930s US Barracks Metal Early Goodform Chair by General Fireproofing

By Raymond Loewy, Norman Bel Geddes, Shaw Walker

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Honest wear and patina. Measures: W 18.5 x D 19 x Seat H 17.5 x Back H 33 in.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Art Deco Maritime Sealuxe Yacht Chairs
1930s Art Deco Maritime Sealuxe Yacht Chairs

1930s Art Deco Maritime Sealuxe Yacht Chairs

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare pair of low aluminum arm stools or chairs by "Sealuxe, Miracles in Metals" of Dallas Texas

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs or Stools in Walnut and Velvet
1930s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs or Stools in Walnut and Velvet

1930s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs or Stools in Walnut and Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stools or ottomans, walnut, velvet, aluminum, Italy, 1930s This exceptional set of side chairs

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Aluminum

1930's Warren McCarther Aluminum Lounge Chairs W/ Ottomans
1930's Warren McCarther Aluminum Lounge Chairs W/ Ottomans

1930's Warren McCarther Aluminum Lounge Chairs W/ Ottomans

Located in New York, NY

A pair of aluminum lounge chairs with ottomans. These chairs were re-upholstered in the 1980's.

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Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Large Warren McArthur Aluminum Lounge Chair c.1930's
Large Warren McArthur Aluminum Lounge Chair c.1930's

Large Warren McArthur Aluminum Lounge Chair c.1930's

Located in Easton, PA

A rarely seen large sculptural aluminum and upholstery lounge chair designed in the 1930's by

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Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Silver Aluminium Swivel Chair by Gio Ponti
1930s Silver Aluminium Swivel Chair by Gio Ponti

1930s Silver Aluminium Swivel Chair by Gio Ponti

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H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

1930s Silver Aluminium Swivel Chair by Gio Ponti

By Montecatini S.A., Gio Ponti

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Aluminum Swivel Chair by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1938. Very rare rotating chair designed by famous

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Aluminum Side Chairs with Leather Seats, circa 1930s
Pair of Aluminum Side Chairs with Leather Seats, circa 1930s

Pair of Aluminum Side Chairs with Leather Seats, circa 1930s

Located in Portland, OR

Made of brushed aluminum, this pair of side chairs represents a popular design practice throughout

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Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Pair of 1930's Haliburton Aluminum Sling Chairs
Pair of 1930's Haliburton Aluminum Sling Chairs

Pair of 1930's Haliburton Aluminum Sling Chairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

striking aluminum luggage, for example. These were made in the 1930's, when the company was moving in a

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Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

1930's Cast Aluminum Patio Chairs: Bench and 2 Chairs
1930's Cast Aluminum Patio Chairs: Bench and 2 Chairs

1930's Cast Aluminum Patio Chairs: Bench and 2 Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

1930's cast aluminum 3-piece patio set recently upholstered in Sunbrella exterior fabric. The

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Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1930's Aluminum and Slate Table & Chairs by GoodForm from the Silver Grille
1930's Aluminum and Slate Table & Chairs by GoodForm from the Silver Grille

1930's Aluminum and Slate Table & Chairs by GoodForm from the Silver Grille

By GoodForm

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome 1930's slate top aluminum table and set of 4 matching chairs commissioned for a

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age Aluminum Folding Chair by Warren McArthur
Machine Age Aluminum Folding Chair by Warren McArthur

Machine Age Aluminum Folding Chair by Warren McArthur

By Warren McArthur

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Warren McArthur machine age folding chair circa 1930s aluminum, vinyl

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam, 1930s, Czechia
Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam, 1930s, Czechia

Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam, 1930s, Czechia

By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Set of 4 restored Bauhaus beech armchairs designed by Mart Stam. Style: Bauhaus Designer: Mart Stam Maker: Robert Slezak Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Beech a...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Industrial Modernist Art Deco Anodized Aluminum Warren McArthur Park Ave Sofa
Industrial Modernist Art Deco Anodized Aluminum Warren McArthur Park Ave Sofa

Industrial Modernist Art Deco Anodized Aluminum Warren McArthur Park Ave Sofa

By Warren McArthur

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful and rare McArthur sofa created in the early thirties, an icon of the Hollywood era. His signature grid with aluminum curved tubing, tootsie roll armrests and black puck fee...

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Vintage 1930s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Art Deco Machine Age Lounge Chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade
Art Deco Machine Age Lounge Chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade

Art Deco Machine Age Lounge Chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade

By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age lounge chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company circa 1930's. The chair features a sexy tubular chrome frame with large upholstered ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Machine Age Sofa Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Company
Art Deco Machine Age Sofa Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Company

Art Deco Machine Age Sofa Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Company

By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Art Deco Machine Age sofa designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company, circa 1930's. The couch features a sexy tubular chrome frame, with thick cushions. This clas...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Coffee Table Acid-Etched Pewter, Bronze, 1960s
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Coffee Table Acid-Etched Pewter, Bronze, 1960s

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Coffee Table Acid-Etched Pewter, Bronze, 1960s

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in High Point, NC

A rare round coffee table or cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, New York, United States, 1960s. Produced in acid-etched and patinated bronze and pewter over wood. Labeled...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Warren McArthur Side Table with Patinated Top
Warren McArthur Side Table with Patinated Top

Warren McArthur Side Table with Patinated Top

By Warren McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

Warren McArthur aluminum table with patinated wooden top.

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Vintage 1930s Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Art Deco Desk and Chair
Warren McArthur Art Deco Desk and Chair

Warren McArthur Art Deco Desk and Chair

$5,750 / set

H 30.75 in W 53 in D 26 in

Warren McArthur Art Deco Desk and Chair

By Warren McArthur

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco aluminum desk and chair designed by Warren McArthur, American, circa 1930s. The chair measures 31"H x 15.75"W x 17"D x 18" seat height.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

L. Mies Van Der Rohe — set of 4 "MR10" Chairs
L. Mies Van Der Rohe — set of 4 "MR10" Chairs

L. Mies Van Der Rohe — set of 4 "MR10" Chairs

$1,876

H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 26.38 in

L. Mies Van Der Rohe — set of 4 "MR10" Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Paris, FR

Set of four armchairs, model "MR10" 1980s reissue, equipped with leather instead of the textile used in the original 1930s edition. The reissued chairs are functional and can be use...

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20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Armchairs
Pair of Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Armchairs

Pair of Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Armchairs

$4,515 / set

H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Armchairs

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa. 1950's Pair French mid century Jacques Adnet style faux bamboo gilt iron armchairs. Reupholstered in buttoned deep pile rich black velvet. Price is per pair (2 pairs availab...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Selection of Warren McArthur Chairs
Selection of Warren McArthur Chairs

Selection of Warren McArthur Chairs

$1,500 / item

H 34.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Selection of Warren McArthur Chairs

By Warren McArthur

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Art Deco aluminum chairs, designed by Warren McArthur, American, circa 1930s. These can be used as dining, desk, or occasional chairs. They are priced at $1500 each. The...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden
Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden

Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden

$37,897

H 58.27 in W 50.79 in D 16.54 in

Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden

By Otto Schulz

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare cabinet designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Warren McArthur Aluminium Armchair Style No 1170 AU, circa 1939
Warren McArthur Aluminium Armchair Style No 1170 AU, circa 1939

Warren McArthur Aluminium Armchair Style No 1170 AU, circa 1939

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

A Warren McArthur aluminium armchair style no 1170 AU in excellent vintage condition. This chair is a classic example of Warren's mastery of tube bending. The elongated S of the b...

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Armchairs
Pair Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Armchairs

Pair Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Armchairs

$4,515 / set

H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 23.63 in

Pair Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Armchairs

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa. 1950's Pair French mid century Jacques Adnet style faux bamboo gilt iron armchairs. Reupholstered in buttoned deep pile rich black velvet. Price is per pair (3 pairs availab...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Warren McArthur Console Sky Blue Cafolite Top c. 1935
Warren McArthur Console Sky Blue Cafolite Top c. 1935

Warren McArthur Console Sky Blue Cafolite Top c. 1935

$3,900Sale Price|25% Off

H 30.75 in W 35.75 in D 17.25 in

Warren McArthur Console Sky Blue Cafolite Top c. 1935

By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation

Located in Camden, ME

Unusual Warren McArthur console or perhaps a work table from a department store or beauty salon cosmetic cubicle. The sky blue Cafolite top was produced for the Warren McArthur Corp...

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Four Warren McArthur Chairs
Four Warren McArthur Chairs

Four Warren McArthur Chairs

$3,300 / set

H 31 in W 17.5 in D 23 in

Four Warren McArthur Chairs

By Warren McArthur

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Four Warren McArthur dining chairs. The aluminium shows wear and one of the chairs is missing its cross bar (picture attached). They have been newly reupholstered. They measure 17.5"...

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Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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1930s Aluminum Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1930s aluminum chairs available for sale. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and fabric, all 1930s aluminum chairs available were constructed with great care. 1930s aluminum chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1930s aluminum chairs made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1930s aluminum chairs over the years, but those made by Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation and GoodForm are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1930s Aluminum Chairs?

Prices for 1930s aluminum chairs start at $375 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $4,475.

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.