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Thonet 1930s Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet 1930s Chair by Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank, good original condition, Vienna Austria
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1930s Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Thonet 1930s Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Thonet 1930s Chair by Josef Hoffmann
H 32.29 in W 17.13 in D 16.93 in
Alvar Aalto, Original 1930s Chair 69 with Great Colour and Patina
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Original Alvar Aalto classic 69 chair manufactured in the 1930´s with great honey patina. These
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Birch

Charles Dudouyt Oak and Straw chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
and modernism is strikingly present in this set of 1930s chairs.
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1930s French Rustic Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Straw, Oak

Vintage Charles Dudouyt Oak and Straw chairs
Charles Dudouyt Oak and Straw chairs
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Herman de Vries High Back Rocking Chair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Rochester, NY
1930's. Measures 41" h x 26" w x 27" d at rockers x 17" h to seat x 25" h to top of arms. Look at all
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1930s American American Colonial Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Maple

1930’s Swedish Chairs Leather Chairs - Red
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1930’s Swedish Club Chairs. Recently upholstered in red leather. Nail head details. Turned Birch
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Leather, Birch

Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco period tub chair, probably Danish in origin, circa 1930's. The chair features
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Upholstery

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair ca 1930's
By Svenskt Tenn, Bjorn Tragardh, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair ca 1930's. In the style of, Björn Trädgardh, Nordiska Kompaniet
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Fabric

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair ca 1930's
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair ca 1930's
H 33.27 in W 27.96 in D 32.29 in
Fine 1930's Bergere Sofa and Chair Suite
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning 1930's bergere suite comprising of a two seater sofa and single matching chair. This
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Beech

1930's Spanish Revival Barley Twist Lounge Chair
By Drexel
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique Spanish Revival lounge chair for sale. Has been professionally reupholstered in new fabric
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1930s American Spanish Colonial Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Recliner Lounge Chair Czechoslovakia, 1930’s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Large Art Deco reclining lounge chair, Czechoslovakia, 1930’s. The backrest and seat can be put in
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

1930's Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Old Hickory Rocking chair with vintage leather seating and backing.The condition is very
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20th Century American Adirondack Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Hickory

Original Late 1930'S Vintage Industrial "Health" Chair
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Original Late 1930'S Vintage Industrial "Health" Chair Industrial - The Ironrite Ironer Company In
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20th Century Industrial Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Viggo Sten Møller side chair from the 1930’s
Located in Valby, 84
Møller (1897-1990) from the 1930’s. The chair is often sold as Arne Jacobsen since he used it in the
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Viggo Sten Møller side chair from the 1930’s
Viggo Sten Møller side chair from the 1930’s
H 32.29 in W 15.95 in D 15.36 in
Large upholstered Lounge / Easy Chair From Denmark 1930's
By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Large upholstered armchair from around the 1930s. Comfortable and embracing. Comparable to Flemming
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair Art Deco Lounge Chairs.c. 1930's modernist
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Streamline,Art Deco Lounge chairs,,upholstered in silver/grey silk fabric
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1930s Unknown Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Swedish Monk Chair 1930s
By Monk Designs
Located in Čelinac, BA
This is a handmade chair made in Sweden 1930s.Made of solid oak.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Oak

Swedish Monk Chair 1930s
Swedish Monk Chair 1930s
H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 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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1930s American Industrial Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Aluminum

Belgian Art Deco Chair, 1930s
Located in Balen, BE
Belgian Art Deco chair from the 1930's with interesting dimensions and details like the low
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Textile

Belgian Art Deco Chair, 1930s
Belgian Art Deco Chair, 1930s
H 25.6 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Set of French Painted Dining Chairs c.1930’s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of eight French dining chairs features classic Louis XV styling with gently
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Fully Adjustable 1930s Dentist Chair
Located in Marseille, FR
No, it is not an electric chair, it is only a fully adjustable and functional 1930s dental chair
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20th Century Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Metal

Fully Adjustable 1930s Dentist Chair
Fully Adjustable 1930s Dentist Chair
H 51.19 in W 19.3 in D 25.2 in
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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1930s Polish Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Beech

Pair of French 1930's Leather Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of French Art Deco leather club chairs dating from the 1930's with their
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Leather, Velvet, Wood

Nice Vintage Set of circa 1930's English Oak Stacking Chairs with Period Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1930’s English oak
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Oak

Art Deco Bentwood Cafe Chair, 1930s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Old Bugholz chair. Unfortunately, the manufacturer is not visible. Probably Thonet/Kohn, Fischel or
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20th Century Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Wood

Art Deco Bentwood Cafe Chair, 1930s
Art Deco Bentwood Cafe Chair, 1930s
H 33.46 in W 16.14 in D 19.29 in
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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1930s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

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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
Gio Ponti "Fireside" Chair Walnut and Rush Seat, 1930's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gio Ponti designed chair with high ladder back typical of Ponti's style. Dark, stained wood frame
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Walnut

Organic Wabi Sabi Chair, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This one-of-a-kind folk art chair from France embodies the wabi-sabi philosophy, celebrating the
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1930s French Rustic Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Wood

Organic Wabi Sabi Chair, France, 1930s
Organic Wabi Sabi Chair, France, 1930s
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic High Ladder Back Red Lacquered Wood & Rush Chair set. Made in France, 1930's period
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1930s French Rustic Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Rush

Sculptural Mid Century Modern side Chair, France 1930's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural Mid Century Modern side Chair, France 1930's
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Bauhaus Cantilever Chair By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus Cantilever Chair By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s - Tubular steel cantilever design - Shaped
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Steel

Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s - Tubular steel cantilever design - Shaped
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Steel

Bauhaus Cantilever Chair By Drabert Circa 1930s
By Drabert
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus Cantilever Chair By Drabert Circa 1930s - Tubular steel cantilever design - Shaped black
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Steel

Bauhaus Cantilever Chair By Drabert Circa 1930s
Bauhaus Cantilever Chair By Drabert Circa 1930s
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 16.93 in
German Industrial Wood and Metal Chair, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Mid-Century Modern Industrial wood and metal chair, 1930s Industrial chair with seat and
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1930s German Arts and Crafts Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Metal

German Industrial Wood and Metal Chair, 1930s
German Industrial Wood and Metal Chair, 1930s
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Late 1930's Fox easy chairs by Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Fox easy chairs designed by Viggo Boesen. Produced by E.V.A Nissen & Co Denmark in 1936. Handmade
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Rattan

Late 1930's Fox easy chairs by Viggo Boesen
Late 1930's Fox easy chairs by Viggo Boesen
H 22.84 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
1930's Diamond Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930's Diamond Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair. Rare pair of chairs by the Hungarian producer
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1930s Hungarian Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Beech

Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Mohair and Fancy Carved Oak, 1930's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco chair from the early 1930's with spring cushions and beautiful open
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Mohair, Oak

Small Portuguese Constructivist Armchair, 1930's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This small Constructivist armchair was designed and produced in Portugal, during 1930's. With clean
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1930s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Oak, Pine

Small Portuguese Constructivist Armchair, 1930's
Small Portuguese Constructivist Armchair, 1930's
H 24.02 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Chair Designed by Mart Stam, Type s10, 1930's
By Mart Stam
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, wood - good, original condition.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Chrome

Classic American Bentwood and Iron Folding Chairs 1930s
By Made Solid
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930’s Louis Rastetter & Sons Solid Kumfort Solid Bent Wood Folding Chairs -,Classic design
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Iron

Danish child chair 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tiny child chair in stained pine. With the right amount of patina.
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1930s Danish British Colonial Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Pine

Danish child chair 1930s
Danish child chair 1930s
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 10.63 in
alvar aalto chair69 natural 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1930s. It has a structure that seems
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Birch

alvar aalto chair69 natural 1930's
alvar aalto chair69 natural 1930's
H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Arts & Crafts Design Period Lounge Chair set, 1930's Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Arts & Crafts Design Period Lounge Chair set of 2. Made in Belgium, 1930's period. Oak
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1930s Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Nylon, Oak

German Art Deco Jugendstil Chair from Waldheim, 1930s
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Art Deco Jugendstil Chair from Waldheim, 1930s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to
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20th Century German Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Wood

1930s Italian Gilt Metal Floral & Swag Vanity Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this charming 1930s Italian Gilt Metal Floral & Swag Vanity chair, Very elegant and chic
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1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1930s
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 6 Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1930s Enhance your dining space with this elegant set of
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1930s Italian Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Wood, Nutwood

Set of 6 Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1930s
Set of 6 Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1930s
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco Modernism Design Side Chair set, Belgium 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage original Art Deco Modernism Style Design Side Chair set of 2. Made in Belgium, 1930's. Oak
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Leather

Set of Six Danish Oak Dining chairs with Leather Cushions, 1930's
By Kaare Klint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great Danish dining chairs made sometime in the 1930's. Rustic and very elegant in their simplicity
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1930s Danish Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Armchairs in Sheepskin by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs designed in 1930's by danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Interesting hand
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Art Deco Curved Back Side Chair Set, France 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Art Deco Design Curved Back Side Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1930's. Oak constructed chair with
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Silk, Oak

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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1930s Belgian Country Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Rush, Beech

Czech Tubular Steel Chair by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
A rare and striking example of Czech functionalist design from the 1930s, this tubular steel chair
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Iron, Nickel

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker
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1930s French Bohemian Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Set of Eight Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Louis XV style French dining chairs, each exuding the elegance and graceful curves
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of chairs, Poland, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chairs from the 1930s, Poland. Furniture in very good condition, after professional
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1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Oak

Set of chairs, Poland, 1930s.
Set of chairs, Poland, 1930s.
H 38.59 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
Pair of "Utö" Chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Utö/Uto pine chair by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1930s. Produced by Nordiska
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Pine

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 Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 35 in
Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare early 20th century dentist / medical chair made in white painted wood with dark green leather
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Wood

Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
H 55.12 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Purple Velvet and Wooden Art Deco Lounge Chair, France 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Purple Velvet and Wooden Art Deco Lounge Chair, France 1930's Beautiful Wooden armrests that
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

1930s Bauhaus Tubular Chair by Robert Slezak , Czechoslovakia
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - seat height: 44cm
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Chairs

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Chrome

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Vintage 1930s Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage 1930s chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage 1930s chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Vintage 1930s chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage 1930s chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage 1930s chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Alvar Aalto, Chiavari and Jindrich Halabala are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage 1930s Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,067, while they’re typically $247 on the low end and $36,900 highest priced.

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 Vintage 1930s 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.