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1960's Swiss Metal Garden Chairs Stella By Burri - Set Of Six
1960's Swiss Metal Garden Chairs Stella By Burri - Set Of Six

1960's Swiss Metal Garden Chairs Stella By Burri - Set Of Six

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Swiss Metal Garden Chairs Stella By Burri – Set Of Six. Stunning chairs from the sixties by

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960's Laminated Ebonised Gun Metal Dining Chairs
1960's Laminated Ebonised Gun Metal Dining Chairs

1960's Laminated Ebonised Gun Metal Dining Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Laminated Ebonised Gun Metal Dining Chairs. Pagholz is an interesting West German company

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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Royal Metal Company
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Royal Metal Company

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Royal Metal Company

By Royal Metal Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature a two-tone frame with heavy chrome and wood

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960
Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960

Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960

By Colette Gueden

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Four chairs in lacquered metal in the style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960. good condition, the

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Chair 1960's
Italian Chair 1960's

Italian Chair 1960's

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

the designers. This chair, too, showcases a distinctly Italian design with a touch of spice. The

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Round Metal Italian Industrial Swivel Chair / Stool, 1960
Midcentury Round Metal Italian Industrial Swivel Chair / Stool, 1960

Midcentury Round Metal Italian Industrial Swivel Chair / Stool, 1960

Located in Roma, Lazio

Metal stool from the middle of the century. All in white lacquered metal worn by time. The seat

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

1960's Giroflex Angular Swivel Desk Chair With Metal Rod Arms
1960's Giroflex Angular Swivel Desk Chair With Metal Rod Arms

1960's Giroflex Angular Swivel Desk Chair With Metal Rod Arms

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Giroflex Angular Swivel Desk Chair With Metal Rod Arms. Trading since 1872 Giroflex were at

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Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech

6 chairs in lacquered metal, french reconstruction circa 1950/1960
6 chairs in lacquered metal, french reconstruction circa 1950/1960

6 chairs in lacquered metal, french reconstruction circa 1950/1960

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

6 chairs in lacquered metal, french reconstruction circa 1950/1960 seat to restore

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jorge Zalszupin. Suite of 4 "Marina" chairs. c. 1960. Wood, metal and fabric
Jorge Zalszupin. Suite of 4 "Marina" chairs. c. 1960. Wood, metal and fabric

Jorge Zalszupin. Suite of 4 "Marina" chairs. c. 1960. Wood, metal and fabric

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in PARIS, FR

Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) Suite of 4 "Marina" Chairs, c. 1960 This rare set of four “Marina

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

movement of the 20th century. Manufactured in Italy by an unknown manufacturer circa 1960, these chairs

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, c 1960
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, c 1960

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, c 1960

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of 4 Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 by Unknown

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black metal lounge chair by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden, 1960's
Black metal lounge chair by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden, 1960's

Black metal lounge chair by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden, 1960's

By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This lounge chair was designed by Alf Svensson for DUX in Sweden in the late 1950's or early 1960's

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stacking Chairs S21 Galvanitas, Minimalistic Plywood Black- Grey Metal Chairs
Stacking Chairs S21 Galvanitas, Minimalistic Plywood Black- Grey Metal Chairs

Stacking Chairs S21 Galvanitas, Minimalistic Plywood Black- Grey Metal Chairs

By Galvanitas Pagholz, Friso Kramer

Located in Antwerp, BE

The Galvanitas S16 chairs are industrial minimalistic stacking chairs designed in the late 1950s

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Italian Leather and Metal Bistro Dining Chairs, Circa 1960
Set of 8 Italian Leather and Metal Bistro Dining Chairs, Circa 1960

Set of 8 Italian Leather and Metal Bistro Dining Chairs, Circa 1960

Located in New York, NY

An Italian set of eight black leather and metal bistro chairs/ dining chairs. The chairs are highly

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Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960's Dutch Industrial Design Stacking Chairs
1960's Dutch Industrial Design Stacking Chairs

1960's Dutch Industrial Design Stacking Chairs

By Willy Van Der Meeren

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

plastic seat and backrest on black tubular metal frame. All chairs are in rough, used and patinated

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen, Red Suede, Metal, Denmark circa 1960
Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen, Red Suede, Metal, Denmark circa 1960

Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen, Red Suede, Metal, Denmark circa 1960

By Hans Olsen

Located in Regensburg, DE

Rare red single ‚Balloon’ lounge chair by Hans Olsen. Design: Hans Olsen, 1955 for Lea Design

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs teak The Netherlands 1960
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs teak The Netherlands 1960

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs teak The Netherlands 1960

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

, these come from the TH Eindhoven production year 1960/1965. The chairs are labelled with the Ahrend de

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Authentic 1960's Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair in Black Metal Wire
Authentic 1960's Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair in Black Metal Wire

Authentic 1960's Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair in Black Metal Wire

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

An icon of 20th-century furniture, the Bird Chair (Model 423LU) is crafted from bent and welded

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Woven Plastic and Metal Frame Fantasia Chair, 1960s
Woven Plastic and Metal Frame Fantasia Chair, 1960s

Woven Plastic and Metal Frame Fantasia Chair, 1960s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Fantasia woven plastic chair with metal frame, 1960s. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard

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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand, Set of 6 Chairs Les Arcs, circa 1960
Charlotte Perriand, Set of 6 Chairs Les Arcs, circa 1960

Charlotte Perriand, Set of 6 Chairs Les Arcs, circa 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Saint ouen, FR

tubular metal frame. Circa 1960 W 46 x D 55 x H 81 cms Beautiful period condition Emblematic model of the

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Vintage 1960s European Other Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jorge Zalszupin Senior chair set L’Atelier Brazil 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Senior chair set L’Atelier Brazil 1960

Jorge Zalszupin Senior chair set L’Atelier Brazil 1960

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

interior experiences. The rarity of finding such a large, cohesive set of these chairs adds to their

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller
1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller

1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

metal frame. This chair is durable, functional, and beautiful! Please confirm location with vendor NY or

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chair « Rondo » by Gote Mobler, 1960
Chair « Rondo » by Gote Mobler, 1960

Chair « Rondo » by Gote Mobler, 1960

By Göte Möbler Nässjö

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Fauteuil pivotant en rotin par Gote Mobler

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Italian Metal Dining Chairs, 1960's
Set of 4 Italian Metal Dining Chairs, 1960's

Set of 4 Italian Metal Dining Chairs, 1960's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice set of 4 Italian armchairs, 1960s. Made of black lacquered steel. The chairs are

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Italian Metal Dining Chairs, 1960's
Set of 4 Italian Metal Dining Chairs, 1960's

Set of 4 Italian Metal Dining Chairs, 1960's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Beautiful set of 4 Italian armchairs, 1960s. Made of black lacquered steel. The chairs are

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chaises pliantes par Russel Wright pour Samsonite Chairs 1960's
Chaises pliantes par Russel Wright pour Samsonite Chairs 1960's

Chaises pliantes par Russel Wright pour Samsonite Chairs 1960's

By Russel Wright, Samsonite

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Chaises pliantes par Russel Wright pour Samsonite Chairs 1960's Dans les années 1950, le designer

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Claude Gaillard, Compétition chair, TT2000 range, DMU ed, c.1960
Claude Gaillard, Compétition chair, TT2000 range, DMU ed, c.1960

Claude Gaillard, Compétition chair, TT2000 range, DMU ed, c.1960

By Claude Gaillard

Located in Paris, FR

GAILLARD Claude Compétition chair, TT2000 range, DMU éditeur, France, circa 1960 Polished cast

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Vintage 1960s French Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Children's chair by Walter Papst for Wilkhahn, Germany 1960's
Children's chair by Walter Papst for Wilkhahn, Germany 1960's

Children's chair by Walter Papst for Wilkhahn, Germany 1960's

By Walter Papst, Wilkhahn

Located in Steenwijk, NL

1960's. The chair is in a used condition. This shows on the steel frame and the shell. Some paint is

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Space Age Leather Cantilever Lounge Chair, 1960's
Space Age Leather Cantilever Lounge Chair, 1960's

Space Age Leather Cantilever Lounge Chair, 1960's

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

This 1960's lounge chair embodies the sleek, futuristic aesthetics of space-age design. Upholstered

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Vintage 1960s European Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Rattan & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Rattan & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Rattan & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of two chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960’s Italian Lounge Chairs
1960’s Italian Lounge Chairs

1960’s Italian Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of midcentury Italian lounge chairs with new Italian Boucle upholstery and metal Legs.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Italian Metal and Brass Chairs, 1960's
Set of 2 Italian Metal and Brass Chairs, 1960's

Set of 2 Italian Metal and Brass Chairs, 1960's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

on the legs and on the back seat. The chairs are restored with new fabric and new foam, they are

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960-1970’s Neoclassic Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard Metal Frame & Striped Velvet
1960-1970’s Neoclassic Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard Metal Frame & Striped Velvet

1960-1970’s Neoclassic Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard Metal Frame & Striped Velvet

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Neoclassic rocking chair by Lee Woodard comprised of a metal frame with an

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Set of 7 folding chair in metal and wood - 1960s
Vintage Set of 7 folding chair in metal and wood - 1960s

Vintage Set of 7 folding chair in metal and wood - 1960s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage Set of 7 folding chair in metal and wood - 1960s Industrial - Vintage - Chairs Measures

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Vintage 1960s Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of italian vintage chairs with silver-plated metal, copper and brass
Pair of italian vintage chairs with silver-plated metal, copper and brass

Pair of italian vintage chairs with silver-plated metal, copper and brass

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Vintage Italian Chairs Pair of chairs with silver-plated metal, copper and brass structure Italy

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

Model EA 116 Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's
Model EA 116 Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's

Model EA 116 Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice original EA116 Chairs, early edition. These swivel chairs are designed by Charles and Ray

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set Four Mid-Century Modern Rattan Bamboo Chairs, Janine Abraham, Dirk Rol, 1960
Set Four Mid-Century Modern Rattan Bamboo Chairs, Janine Abraham, Dirk Rol, 1960

Set Four Mid-Century Modern Rattan Bamboo Chairs, Janine Abraham, Dirk Rol, 1960

By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol, Franco Albini

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A set of four Riviera chairs made of bamboo, rattan and black metal attributed to Janine Abraham

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pere Cosp Iron And Leather Chair Mid Century Modern, circa 1960
Pere Cosp Iron And Leather Chair Mid Century Modern, circa 1960

Pere Cosp Iron And Leather Chair Mid Century Modern, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Leather Chair, a sculptural masterpiece crafted in Spain around 1960. Designed by Pere Cosp, this chair

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960's Arne Dahlen Lounge Chair
1960's Arne Dahlen Lounge Chair

1960's Arne Dahlen Lounge Chair

By Arne Dahlén

Located in Houston, TX

1960's Arne Dahlen Lounge Chair for Dahlens Dalum. Nice Danish modern style lounge, upholstery has

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rudolf Wolf Miami 183 lounge chair Rohe Noordwolde 1960
Rudolf Wolf Miami 183 lounge chair Rohe Noordwolde 1960

Rudolf Wolf Miami 183 lounge chair Rohe Noordwolde 1960

By Rohe Noordwolde, Rudolf Wolf

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Netherlands 1960. This extremely rare and exquisite lounge chair is one of the most extraordinary designs ever

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Office Swivel Chair in Cream Leather, France, 1960's
Office Swivel Chair in Cream Leather, France, 1960's

Office Swivel Chair in Cream Leather, France, 1960's

Located in Barcelona, ES

Office swivel chair from 1960's, France. Upholstered in cream leather and chromed metal base.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Tubular Metal and Plywood Streetcar Chair, Austria, c. 1960s
Tubular Metal and Plywood Streetcar Chair, Austria, c. 1960s

Tubular Metal and Plywood Streetcar Chair, Austria, c. 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Tubular Metal and Plywood Streetcar Chair from the Vienna Tram, Austria, c. 1960s. Fabricated in

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960. Relax rocking chair by Maison Lama
1960. Relax rocking chair by Maison Lama

1960. Relax rocking chair by Maison Lama

By Lama

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Attractive chaise longue from Lama. Chrome-plated tubular metal frame, light blue upholstery and

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Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Czech White Metal Chair
Midcentury Czech White Metal Chair

Midcentury Czech White Metal Chair

Located in High Point, NC

A white metal garden chair from Czechia, circa 1960. Bent tubular metal frame construction with

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960's Solid Top Metal Ring Bar Stools - Set Of Six
1960's Solid Top Metal Ring Bar Stools - Set Of Six

1960's Solid Top Metal Ring Bar Stools - Set Of Six

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Solid Top Metal Ring Bar Stools – Set Of Six. High quality barstools made in solid beech

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Vintage 1960s French Club Chairs

Materials

Beech

Joseph André Motte 790 lounge chairs Steiner France 1960
Joseph André Motte 790 lounge chairs Steiner France 1960

Joseph André Motte 790 lounge chairs Steiner France 1960

By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

, France 1960. These chairs have a cool boomerang-shaped structure made of solid blond beech wood. The

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Silver Metal Chairs Studio Tetrark Medusa Calfskin 1960s Bazzani Made In Italy
Silver Metal Chairs Studio Tetrark Medusa Calfskin 1960s Bazzani Made In Italy

Silver Metal Chairs Studio Tetrark Medusa Calfskin 1960s Bazzani Made In Italy

By Studio Tetrarch

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Silver metal chairs Studio Tetrark Medusa Calfskin 1960s Bazzani Made In Italy. The calf leather

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Pair of Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Pair of Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960

Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Pair of Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pair of Chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured in Italy around 1960 by Gavina

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 Chrome and Cream Leather P60 Chairs by Philippon & Lecoq, France, 1960's
6 Chrome and Cream Leather P60 Chairs by Philippon & Lecoq, France, 1960's

6 Chrome and Cream Leather P60 Chairs by Philippon & Lecoq, France, 1960's

By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Model P60 chair designed by Antoine Philippon & Jacqueline Lecoq for Airborne. Consisting of

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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Red Leather Perriand Chairs for Les Arcs, 1960
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Red Leather Perriand Chairs for Les Arcs, 1960

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Red Leather Perriand Chairs for Les Arcs, 1960

Located in Markington, GB

Stunning chair very unusual and sought after, selected for and used by Charlotte Perriand in the

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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1960 Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1960 metal chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1960 metal chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. Find 3854 antique and vintage 1960 metal chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 1960 metal chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 1960 metal chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern 1960 metal chairs are of considerable interest. Artifort, Pierre Paulin and Charles and Ray Eames each produced beautiful 1960 metal chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1960 Metal Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,889, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $100,000,000 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.

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