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H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Blue Accent Side Mid-Century Modern 1940s
By Shelby Williams
Located in Basel, BS
Original 1940s early Gazelle chair in Blue hard plastic. Ergonomic design. This is for the 1 blue
Aluminum
1940's American Lightweight "Goodform" chair, more available
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage American lightweight " Goodform " chair. More chairs available
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 20.25 in D 20 in
Pair of Brushed Copper and Aluminum Arm Chairs, Italy, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual brushed aluminum and copper arm chairs with upholstered seats. Available to see
Aluminum, Copper
Exquisite Polished Aluminum Desk Chair 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the century aluminum desk chair. Likely made by Goodform Co. 1940's. A great chair for the
Stainless Steel
Set of Modernist Garden Side Chairs, USA, 1940's
By Samuel Marx
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic set of garden chairs with a very modern feel. Seats and backs are asymmetrical aluminum
Aluminum
Rare Pair of 1940s French Aluminium Dining/Side Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Rare pair of 1940s French aluminium dining/side chairs Rare pair of vintage 1940s French aluminium
Aluminum
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H 30.71 in W 14.57 in D 15.36 in
1940s Mid-Century French "La Glaneuse" Bamboo & Cane Chair with Aluminum Details
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Beautiful french 'La Glaneuse' vintage Bamboo and cane dinning chair from the 1940s. This gorgeous
Aluminum
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H 18 in W 17 in D 17 in
Art Deco Machine age 1940s Aluminum PAlm Leaf Dining chairs by Tropitone Set 3
By Brown Jordan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century palm leaf dining room chairs feature a decorative palm leaf along the back with a
Aluminum
1940s Ray Komai for J.G. Furniture Company Bent Walnut Plywood Chair
By Ray Komai, J.G. Furniture Company
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Created out of a single piece of molded plywood is this side chair designed by Ray Komai for J.G
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Cast Aluminium and Vinyl "BA3" Chairs by Ernest Race for Race Furniture
By Race Furniture, Ernest Race
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, cast aluminium, "BA3" chairs designed by Ernest Race for Race Furniture in 1946 feature
Aluminum
Pair of 1940s French Aluminium Dining -Side Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Rare pair of vintage 1940s French aluminium dining, side chairs. We bought these chairs in the
Sheet Metal
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H 32.25 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
1940s Aircraft Airplane Seat Aluminum and Leather Genuine Aviation Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Industrial Aviation Aircraft Genuine Seat Vintage Aviator Aluminum & Leather Airplane Chair
Aluminum
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H 34.65 in W 25.2 in D 43.31 in
A pair of leather and aluminium 1940s Christie Tyler Aeroplane chairs
By Christie Tyler
Located in Highclere, Newbury
with aircraft construction techniques, including Ernest Race’s celebrated BA3 aluminium chair. Christie
Aluminum
1940s Ray Komai for J.G. Furniture Company Bent Walnut Plywood Chair
By Ray Komai
Located in Buffalo, NY
Created out of a single piece of molded plywood is this side chair designed by Ray Komai for J.G
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 32 in
Stunning Pair of Modernist Deco Slipper Lounge Chairs Royal Metal Mfg. Co. 1940s
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice matched pair of lounge chairs manufactured by Royal Metal manufacturing company, unusual
Aluminum
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H 30.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Industrial Aluminum Table & Chairs by GoodForm
By GoodForm
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage 1940s cafe table and chairs set by GoodForm Furniture Co., a division of The Gernal
Aluminum
Pair Cast Aluminum Queen Anne Chairs c.1940's
Located in Easton, PA
A pair of cast aluminum chairs in the Queen Anne style made in the USA c.1940's. With original very
Aluminum
Pair Cast Aluminum Queen Anne Chairs c.1940's
Located in Easton, PA
A pair of cast aluminum chairs in the Queen Anne style made in the USA c.1940's. With original very
Aluminum
Eight Aluminum Chairs from the 1940's
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Eight original aluminum chairs from the 1940's manufactured by Alcoa or Emco. The seats are
Set of Eight Aluminum and Vinyl GoodForm Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Portland, OR
armchairs to cast aluminum Naval officer’s chairs, each of our versatile seats have been cleaned and
Set of 1940s French Aluminum and Blue Fabric Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 1940s French aluminum and blue fabric dining chairs. Dimensions: 20.5" wide x 18" deep x
Aluminum
Pair of Christie Tyler 1940s Lounge Chairs
Located in Flamborough, Bridlington, GB
A pair of Christie Tyler 1940s reconditioned lounge chairs, with an aluminium and steel frame
Aluminum, Steel
1940'S Goodform Aluminum executive leather desk chair
Located in New York, NY
1940's Goodform Aluminum and calf leather executive desk chair in newly restored condition.
Aluminum
1940's Industrial Age Secretarial Desk Chair by Emeco Co
By Emeco
Located in Chicago, IL
Great 1940's American Industrial Age Desk by Emeco. Base is aluminum with vinyl upholstery
Aluminum
1940s Desk Chair by Shaw Walker
By Shaw Walker
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s original aluminum based desk chair with original vinyl upholstery by Shaw Walker.
Aluminum
Rehab Vintage Custom Made Lobby Armchair, 1940s Inspired
By Emeco
Located in Alhambra, CA
custom made, 1940s style seating includes the LOVE SEAT, LOUNGE CHAIR and SOFA.
Aluminum
1940s Wrought Iron Pomegranate Garden Table and Two Chairs
By Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Wrought iron with cast aluminum pomegranate motif garden table and two chairs.24 The set is newly
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
$4,200 / set
H 27 in W 16 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern "Gazelle" Aluminum Dining Chairs By Shelby Williams
By Shelby Williams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six, mid-century modern "Gazelle" side dining chairs by Shelby Williams feature sleek, low-profile, aluminum frames with newly upholstered seats and backs in pearly, silver vi...
Aluminum
$1,500 / set
H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Shelby Williams Gazelle Model Cafe Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Shelby Williams
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Shelby Williams Style Gazelle Model Cafe Dining Chairs for Reupholstery - Set of 4 Set of 4 Shelby Williams Gazelle model cafe dining chairs with aluminum legs an...
Metal
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