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Beech Bentwood Chair by Bernkop, 1930´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chair was made by L.A Bernkop company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. Chair is
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Beech Bentwood Chair by Bernkop, 1930´S
Beech Bentwood Chair by Bernkop, 1930´S
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in beech, cane and wool, Fritz Hansen 1930's
By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Magnus Stephensen lounge chair with frame of stained beech. New upholstered with Hallingdal Wool
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cane, Beech

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green bouclé fabric and stained beech lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Designer, Side Chair, Velvet, Beech, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and beech side chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Reupholstered in
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1930s Bentwood beech Chair with Pedig Seat, Austria
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - minor signs of use in pedig seat
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Set of Four Bauhaus Beech Chairs, Restored, Germany, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of Four Bauhaus Beech Armchairs. Style: Bauhaus Period: 1930-1939 Source: Germany Seat
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of J. Halabala Chairs H214, Walnut, Beech, Faux Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Regensburg, DE
Pair of Art Deco chairs H-214 by J. Halabala from Czech Republic around 1930 * Design: Jindrich
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut, Beech

Restored Bauhaus Folding Chair, Beech Plywood, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Folding Chair. Style: Bauhaus Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Seat height
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Large upholstered Lounge / Easy Chair From Denmark 1930's
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Large upholstered armchair from around the 1930s. Comfortable and embracing. Comparable to Flemming
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Fritz Hansen Dining Chairs by Karl Schrøder "Model 1572" Denmark 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare and early pair of dining chairs designed by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen in the early 30's
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s Europe.
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

A pair 1930's Thonet Crocodile folding chairs Bauhaus era
By Thonet
Located in Leicester, GB
A pair of Bauhaus bentwood crocodile chairs by Thonet. Beech and plywood folding café chairs from
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Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rationalist Bauhaus Tubular Side Chair, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Rationalist Bauhaus side chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Chrome
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rationalist  Bauhaus Tubular Side Chair, 1930s
Rationalist  Bauhaus Tubular Side Chair, 1930s
H 33.08 in W 15.95 in D 17.33 in
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored brown Bauhaus armchair. Period: 1930-1939 Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1930's Bauhaus Design Lounge Chair set by Erich Dieckmann
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Bauhaus Design Lounge Chair set of 2. Designed by Erich Dieckmann. Made in the 1930's
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

1930s Funkcionalist Beech Stool in Macassar Veneer, Czechoalsovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - Sturdy and stable
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Macassar

Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Mücke - Melder, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer specializing in tubular steel designs. In pristine original condition, the item has been professionally cleane...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Completely Restored German Bauhaus Blackened Beech Armchair by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely restored German Bauhaus blackened beech armchair made by Mart Stam, 1930s Style
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1930's Artisan Made Monk Model Three legged Side Chair
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Belgium, 1930's period. Turned beech wood construction with woven rush. The rush has been painted with
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Country Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Red Bauhaus Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Mücke, Melder, Beech, Chrome, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Red Bauhaus armchair designed by Marcel Breuer. Style: Bauhaus Period: 1930-1939 Source
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1930s Swedish lounge chairs. Stained beech legs. Vintage velvet upholstery. Sculpted
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 35 in
Set of Two Restored Bauhus Armchairs, Beech, Chrome, Canvas, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. It has been reupholstered by our professi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Beechwood Chair Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wood bistro chair Thonet was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. It´s made of
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Beechwood Chair Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Beechwood Chair Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Set of Four Blue Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Period: 1930-1939 Source: Germany Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Beech Plywood Our professional
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Original Armchairs, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Rattan, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of two restored beech Bauhaus Armchairs. Style: Bauhaus Maker: Robert Slezak Period: 1930-1939
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Czech Bauhaus Beech Armchair by Mücke and Melder, Chrome-Plated Steel, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair by Mücke and Melder Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech and chrome
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Czech Bleu Beech Bauhaus Armchair, Vichr a Spol., Chrome, High Gloss, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Czech Beech Bauhaus Armchairs, Vichr a Spol., Four Pieces, Chrome, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Arm-chairs - 4 pcs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech and chrome Source
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Swedish Folding Chairs by Uno Åhrén for Gemla, 1930s
By Gemla
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of folding chairs designed by Uno Åhrén in the 1930s for Gemla. Beechwood with black iron back
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Plywood Armchairs by Mart Stam, 1930s, Germany
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of 4 restored Bauhaus beech plywood armchairs by Mart Stam. Style: Bauhaus Period: 1930
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Czech Beech Bauhaus Armchairs, Vichr a Spol., Four Pieces, Chrome, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchairs - 4 pcs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech and chrome Source
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam, 1930s, Czechia
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Stam Maker: Robert Slezak Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Beech and chrome-plated
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Robert Slezak, Czechia, 1930s
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
: Mart Stam Maker: Robert Slezak Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Beech, Chrome-plated
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Easy Chairs in Viggo Boesen Style with Red Wool, Denmark 1930's
By Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Here is a pair of Art Deco easy- and lounge chairs in Viggo Boesen style from the 1930-1940's
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Birka" chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Birka. Produced by NK, 1930s. Newly upholstered in honey colored sheep skin.    
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech

Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An extraordinary and very rare rocking chair originating from the 1930s, meticulously crafted and
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s
Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 35.44 in
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
modern space. Crafted by Thonet in the 1930s, these chairs remain in good original condition, showcasing
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Mart Stam Dining Chairs, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Fully restored condition, made out of beech and chrome plated steel and belonging to the Bauhaus
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Mart Stam Dining Chairs, 1930s
Set of Four Mart Stam Dining Chairs, 1930s
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in
Rare Lajos Kozma Art Deco Chairs, 1930s '2 Pieces'
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Budapest, HU
Art Deco steam-bent beech chairs designed by Lajos Kozma in the 1930s. They are rare and hard to
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

1930s Danish Cabinetmaker Easy Chair in Original Green Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish cabinetmaker, lounge chair, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1930s. This armchair is crafted by a
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Beech and Papercord, in Style of Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern lounge chair in stained beech and papercord, made in the style of Frits Schlegel
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Seagrass, Beech

Alvar Aalto, Pair of Armchairs Model 402 for Finmar, 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
With bent beechwood sculptural frame and cantilevered wooden design, these chairs are a classic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Hollywood Regency Beech Curved Back Upholstered Hallway Chairs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Pair of Hollywood Regency Beech Curved Back Hallway Chairs With Upholstered Seats & Brass Leg
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Yellow Mohair, 1930s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Unique pair of Art Deco lounge chairs made in the 1930s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. These lovely
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Early S 43 cantilever chairs by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Vichr & Co., Mart Stam
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare early chairs manufactured by Vichr & co. , former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Set of three
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of 1930s danish cabinet maker lounge chairs reupholstered in premium bouclé
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Very solid Pair of Fully Restored and reupholstered 1930s Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs with
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Industrial Work Stool By Ama, circa 1930s
By Ama Elastik
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial work stool by Ama, circa 1930s - Ply seat - Sprung steel back rest - Designed by
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Chairs

Materials

Beech

Industrial Work Stool By Ama, circa 1930s
Industrial Work Stool By Ama, circa 1930s
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H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 18.51 in
Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Kaare Klint "Church" Chair in Stained Beechwood & Papercord, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Kaare Klints iconic "Church" chair designed in 1936 and manufactured by Fritz
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

1930s Tübinger chair by the architect Prof. Adolf Gustav Schneck for Schäfer
By Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in München, DE
Original Tübingen chair from the 1930s by Prof. Adolf Gustav Schneck for Schäfer. Made in Germany
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Magnificent Pair of Antique Sheraton Style Chairs Date Around the 1930s
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
A magnificent pair of antique Sheraton style chairs date around the 1930ties. The chairs have cane
Category

Vintage 1930s European Sheraton Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Cane

1930s Swedish Easy Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, metal, Sweden, circa 1930 This lounge chair is based on a solid
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fritz Hansen Rare Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs Model 1582 in Sheepskin, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Fritz Hansen rare pair of large wingback lounge chairs model 1582 with beech wood frame and
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

Danish 1940s Wingback Chair in Beech by Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful classic 1930s-1940s wingback chair produced by Master Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

"Model 1462" Dining Chair by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
collection of rope chairs for the Danish furniture maker Fritz Hansen in the 1930s. Twisted paper cord woven
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Windsor Chairs Josef Frank, circa 1930, Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage Windsor chairs or dining chairs Josef Frank attributed circa 1930 in Vienna and
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Windsor Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

1940s Set of Six Art Deco Dining Chairs by De Coene, Beech, Fabric - Belgium
By De Coene Frères
Located in Girona, ES
Set of 6 Art Deco dining chairs, French polished beechwood, heathered white fabric upholstery
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Art Deco Club Chair / Armchair H-282 by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Lucenec, SK
Rare Art Deco Club chair H-282 designed by Jindrich Halabala '30s and manufactured in UP Závody
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Marcel Breuer Model "B34" Bauhaus Chair in Steel Canvas Produced by Thonet 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "B34" armchair with a tubular steel frame, creamy canvas and dark stained beech wood armrests
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

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1930s Beech Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1930s beech chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, beech and hardwood, all 1930s beech chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 1930s beech chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern 1930s beech chairs are consistently popular styles. Jindrich Halabala, Thonet and Fritz Hansen each produced beautiful 1930s beech chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1930s Beech Chairs?

Prices for 1930s beech chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1930s beech chairs begin at $429 and can go as high as $71,394, while the average can fetch as much as $4,200.

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 1930s Beech Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.