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Luigi Caccia Dominioni lounge chair Azucena Italy 1962
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exceptionally rare lounge chair, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$32,977 / item
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 47.25 in
Jorgen Hoj for Johannes Hansen Aluminum and Leather Chairs 1962
By Jorgen Hoj, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jorgen Hoj Pair of elegant and handsome Aluminum and leather Chairs. Hoj was a student of Poul
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Gae Aulenti Sgarsul rocking chair Poltronova Italy 1962
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
seat. The cognac leather has aged gracefully, making the chair one-of-a-kind. Back in 1962, Gae Aulenti
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Set of 3 Kroehler Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1962
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fabulous, unique set of vintage Kroehler swivel lounge chairs, 1962.
Offered as the original set
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid Century Kroehler Orange Swivel Lounge Chair, 1962
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fabulous vintage swivel lounge chair by Kroehler, 1962.
A beautiful chair upholstered in a vibrant
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pierre Paulin 442 lounge chairs Artifort Netherlands 1962
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Artifort, The Netherlands 1962. This is for a pair of lounge chairs model 442 which is a set of chairs in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$7,794 / set
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Kroehler Turquoise Swivel Lounge Chair, 1962
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fabulous vintage swivel lounge chair by Kroehler, 1962.
A beautiful chair upholstered in a classic
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Kroehler White Swivel Lounge Chair, 1962
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fabulous vintage swivel lounge chair by Kroehler, 1962.
A beautiful chair upholstered in a vibrant
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sven Ellekaer Three Legged Lounge Chair, Christian Linneberg, Denmark, 1962
By Sven Ellekaer , Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed by Sven Ellekaer and produced by Christian Linneberg
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Teak, Wenge
$8,746
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 25.99 in
Eugenio Gerli S83 chairs by Tecno Italy 1962
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Elegant set of 4 model S83 chairs designed by Eugenio Gerli and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Niels Moller Model 78 Teak Dining Chairs. Denmark, 1962.
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A set of 8 Niels Moller teak model 78 dining chairs designed in 1962 and made in Denmark. Why our
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$14,377 / set
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
1962 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$10,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
“Caravelle” Lounge Chair by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland 1962
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair.
The craftsmanship skills of Hiort af Ornäs are evident in his creation of this model. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$7,700
H 33.67 in W 33.67 in D 33.27 in
Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, 1962
By Finn Juhl, Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful rare pair of lounge chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Holger
Category
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$7,794 / set
H 24.81 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin/Shearling and Stained Wood, Sweden, 1962
By Erik Worts
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two wonderfully crafted chairs were made in Sweden 1962 and design by Erik Wörts. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
$13,179 / set
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962.
Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Wassily Lounge Chair White Leather by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, circa 1962
By Marcel Breuer, Dino Gavina
Located in Paris, France
-1962, then Gavina until 1968. Since 1968 the rights have been held by Knoll.
The Wassily chair, also
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$5,995 / set
H 28.75 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
1962 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DSR Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. These particular examples date to 1962. These chairs feature molded fiberglass shells in orange, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,800 / set
H 31 in W 16.75 in D 18.25 in
Pair of Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 High Back Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather 1962
By Dieter Rams, Niels Vitsoe
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 High Back Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather, 1962
A classic
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$8,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35.5 in W 34 in D 30 in
Pair of 1962 Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of 1962 Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
A stunning pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
$7,450 / set
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 34.65 in
Niels Moller Model 78 Rosewood and Papercord Dining Chairs, 1962
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 dining chairs, 1962.
Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Papercord
$21,869 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Aldo Tura Chair Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chairs 1962 Italy
By Aldo Tura, Atelier Tura
Located in Munster, NRW
A set of 8 tall ladder-back dining chairs by Aldo Tura, 1962 for Atélier Tura.
The chairs frames
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
$6,469 Sale Price
40% Off
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Fabric, 1962
By Børge Rammeskov, Helge Sibast
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov, 1962
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Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
$14,989 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Set of 10 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962
Set of ten rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$27,336 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Set of eight John Vedel Rieper Dining Chairs in oak and cane, 1962
By Børge Mogensen, John Vedel-Rieper, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
, Denmark 1962.
These beautiful chairs come in a special version with a cane mesh in a herringbone weave
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
$11,981 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of 10 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 dining chairs, 1962
Set of ten rosewood dining chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$27,336 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962
Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$21,869 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962
Set of 8 iconic model 78 dining chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cord, Rosewood
$21,869 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Tino De Silva, Rare Lounge Chairs, Cherrywood, Fabric, Italy, 1962
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cherrywood and pink fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Tino De Silva, Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
$39,000 / set
H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
Desk Chair by Gideon Kramer for Seattle Space Tower, US, 1962
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare desk chair by Gideon Kramer created 1962 for the worlds fair in Seattle.
Height is adjustable.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Crinolette Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1962
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of black painted birch 'Crinolette' lounge chairs with bent wood spokes tenon-joined to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
$9,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Crinolette Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1962
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of black painted birch 'Crinolette' lounge chairs with bent wood spokes tenon-joined to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
$9,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
José Espinho Armchair Model Prefa for Móveis Olaio, 1962
By José Espinho 1, Olaio
Located in Lisboa, PT
Model Prefa for Move´is Olaio is one of the greatest pieces done by Jose´ Espinho. The back of the chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar
$2,398 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.08 in W 26.58 in D 27.56 in
Pair of easy chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen, Denmark 1962
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage set of two armchairs in teak designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen in 1962
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
$4,736 / set
H 33.86 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare Alvar Aalto armchair made for the Enso-Gutzeit ("Stora Enso") Headquarters in 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
$4,556
H 36.23 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
'Vronka' Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues in Wood and Fabric, Brazil, 1962
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Uithoorn, NL
The 'Vronka' chair by Sergio Rodrigues from the 1960s showcases a straightforward, structured
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$9,473
H 36.62 in W 29.14 in D 33.08 in
Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1962
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Designed in 1962, this expertly crafted set of 6 (six) dining chairs by Ole Wanscher was built in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs Original Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern, 1962-1970
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia original set of 10 dining chairs, 2 arm and 8 sides
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$14,595 / set
H 37 in W 21.25 in D 22 in
Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Green Wool
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
beautifu, I think. The round label dates these chairs as made between 1962 and 1969.
The are three nicks
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool
Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1962
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Designed in 1962, this expertly crafted dining chair by Ole Wanscher was built in the cabinet shop
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Blue Wool Cord - Model 62
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
is in especially good condition. The round label dates these chairs as made between 1962 and 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$9,940
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Oak and Papercord Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 1962
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak side chair with papercord woven seat.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
$1,800 / item
H 31 in W 16 in D 20 in
4 Rosewood 78 Chairs by Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1962
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Neils O. Möller
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 4 rosewood Model 78 dining chairs by Niels otto Møller for J.L. Møllers møbelfabrik, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
$7,195 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Model 62 Rosewood Arm Chair by Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers, Denmark, c. 1962
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Deland, FL
introduced in 1962. This chair was constructed from hand selected pieces of Brazilian Rosewood and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$6,500
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
Vintage Pair of Moleca Rosewood Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1962, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Throughout Sergio Rodrigues' career, many of his pieces underwent adjustment, adapted to new material resources and production conditions, or even reinvented.
The Moleca armchair ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$47,600 / set
H 30.12 in W 43.08 in D 41.34 in
1962 Sublime G Plan 6250 James Bond Tilt and Swivel Armchair restored MidCentury
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
James Bond Fame supervillain Blofeld’s chair in the Bond movie, You Only Live Twice (1967).
Solid
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
$3,500
H 36 in W 34.5 in D 32 in
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Frederik Sieck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, design 1962
This industrial chair was designed by the Swedish designer Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern llmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous form and comfort. Designed by Lappalainen, circa 1962. Rigid aluminum chair frame has
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,595 / set
H 31 in W 41.5 in D 29.75 in
Rosewood Niels Koefoed Eva Dining Chairs
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Oakland, CA
Six rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, 1962 Denmark. The chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Dining Chair in Teak
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
production 1962
A delicate chair model S83 designed and produced by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno in 1962. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Pair of Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Frederik Sieck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Denmark, design 1962
This industrial pair of chairs was designed by the Swedish designer Frederik Sieck
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin F-444 Lounge Chair by Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
1965.
This mesh F-444 chair was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1962. This chair shows
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gae Aulenti Stringa Chair, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Corby, GB
Stringa chairs designed by renowned Italian designer and architect Gae Aulenti, for Poltronova
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
1961/1962. This chair embodies a sophisticated blend of traditional principles and modern design. Its
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Cane
$7,500
H 31 in W 21 in D 19 in
Two Rosewood, Black Leather Niels Otto Møller Chairs, Model 78. c1960
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
A set of two rosewood side chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1962, each chair is stamped
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$4,387
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller - Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962
Set of 8 iconic model 78 dining chairs designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Lounge Chairs
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, pair of lounge chairs, teak, cane, fabric, Germany, 1962
This low
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Lounge Chairs
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, pair of lounge chairs, teak, cane, fabric, Germany, design 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
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1962 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1962 chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1962 chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1962 chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1962 chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1962 chair over the years, but those crafted by Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and Marcel Breuer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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A 1962 chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,681, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $22,722.
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