1970s Mid Century Sculptural Curved Barrel Tweed Wood Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Firm cushioning lend inviting comfort to the el...
Upholstery, Wood
Restored Chair in Oak Tweed by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle, Denmark, c. 1970s
By Poul Volther
Located in Deland, FL
This handsome Mid-Century Danish Modern side/dining chair by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle showcases the refined simplicity and exceptional craftsmanship that defined Danish design in ...
Oak
Knoll Style Office Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970's
By Rogers & Goffigon, Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chair with minimalist industrial design. Fine example of utilitarian furniture, great as an office chair or as an easy chair. Satin black enameled metal frame is c...
Steel
Unavailable
H 30.25 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Knoll Style Industrial Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970's
By Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chair with minimalist industrial design. Fine example of utilitarian furniture, great as an office chair or as an easy chair. Satin black enameled metal frame is c...
Steel
1970s Orange Tweed Lounge Chairs & Ottoman, a Pair
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage pair of 1970s lounge chairs for sale. They come with an ottoman.
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in
Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort Brown Tweed Alky Chairs, 1970s, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969, this set of Alky chairs were manufactured by Artifort. Created from a single form, the chairs have a sculptural silhouette with a...
Fabric
Sold
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
1970s Modern Dining Chairs Jasper Chair Co Orange Tweed Bentwood Seats Set of 8
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. Not Two, Not Four, Not Six, but EIGHT… We think these chairs are super GREAT!!
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
1970s Orange Tweed Lounge Chair
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1970s lounge chairs for sale. In excellent original condition.
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 30.25 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Vintage Knoll Style Industrial Chairs in Black Tweed, c. 1970's
By Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern industrial style chairs with floating seat and back cushions. Fine example of utilitarian furniture, great as office chairs or easy chairs. Satin black ena...
Steel
Overman Swivel Chair in Original 1970s Beautiful Tweed Upholstery
By Overman
Located in Portland, OR
Overman swivel chair in original 1970s tweed fabric. Remarkable condition for its age.
Wool
$1,250
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Dining Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Denmark, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and sculptural oak dining chair designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, during the 1960s. Known as the iconic “Razorblade” model, the chair i...
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A sophisticated pair of 1950s Italian sidechairs in green leather with wicker backs and brass detailing. Add some classic mid-century modern elegance to your home with this gorgeous ...
Upholstery
Pair Of Mid Century Cane Panel Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A period Mid Century Pair of stylish Arm Chairs with Cane Panel back and sides. The Pair exhibit touches of Asian style having dark wood lacquered frames and fine Openwork form. The ...
Cane, Wood
$6,400 / set
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Pair of Rare Danish 1950's Barrel Style Chairs with Stained Oak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and beautiful barrel or tub style lounge chairs made in Denmark in the 1940's. Unique design and a strong presence to anchor a room even with their smaller size. Legs, armrests...
Wool, Teak, Oak
Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This refined pair of French armchairs from the 1950s showcases the understated elegance of mid-century design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature beautifully sculpted armrest...
Straw, Oak
$4,794Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 28.35 in W 19.49 in D 18.31 in
Pair of Midcentury Art Deco Barrel Hall Chairs Side Chairs, France, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Mid Century Art Deco Barrel Chairs. France, Circa 1950. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age. Please message for an accurate shipping quote
Teak
$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 27 in D 23 in
Unusual Pair of Barrel Back Spool Bobbin Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair barrel back spool/ bobbin chairs from the mid-century. The Spool chair with its timeless classic features provides the perfect framework to showcase traditional or moder...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,055
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Oak wood Dining Chair model 75 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, BY
Original dining chair by Niels O. Møller, produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Designed in 1954, Model 75 is a compact, elegant side chair with a gently curved backrest, ...
Papercord, Birch, Oak
$2,450 / set
H 41.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Pair of Macassar Wood Mohair Upholstery Armchairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern pair of Macassar wood and mohair grey upholstery oval back armchairs.
Mohair, Macassar
$1,369
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Børge Mogensen J39 Oak Dining Chair with Woven Paper Cord Seat, Denmark, 1970
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Balen, BE
Designed by Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen in 1947, the J39, also known as the People’s Chair, embodies the principles of Danish modernism through its honest materials, fun...
Papercord, Oak
$595
H 29.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Poul Volther for Frem Røjle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chair
By Frem Røjle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Volther for Frem Røjle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chair with Woven Rope Seat. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29.5" H x 18" W x 17" D x 17" Seat height.
Rope, Teak
Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair Patina Oak ca' 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat. Great patina and character which you cannot get with new chairs. Perfect as a desk chai...
Teak
$650
H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Dining Chair in Teak & Original Oatmeal Fabric, Scandinavia Woodworks Co., 1970s
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Deland, FL
This refined Danish Mid-Century Modern dining or desk chair by Scandinavia Woodworks Co. exemplifies the minimalist elegance of 1970s Scandinavian design. Crafted from solid teak, th...
Teak
Pair of Baker Style Barrel Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Baker Style Barrel Back Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
$650
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Model 42A Teak & Oak Dining Chair by Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture, 1953
Located in Bern, BE
Model 42A Teak & Oak Dining Chair by Helge Sibast, 1953. Beautifully crafted European oak frame with teak backrest. Upholstered in original olive and white striped woollen fabri...
Wool, Oak, Teak
$3,042 / set
H 34 in W 23.5 in D 25.5 in
Stunning & Stylish Pair of Handcrafted Midcentury Modern Solid Wooden Armchairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and amazing condition chairs. The design and the look of these rare chairs reminded me of what someone once taught me about good sculptures, "they look great from a...
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$12,100 / set
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in
Eclectica, set of 8 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a selected set of 8 chairs each in a different style. The chairs are made from prec...
Velvet, Walnut
$6,700 / set
H 30 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Set of Six Memphis Tripod Dining Chairs in the Manner of Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of six Memphis dining chairs in the manner of Michele de Lucchi. The steel frame is powder coated black and the seat and back are white pickled oak. Dining table that matches ...
Steel
$2,600
H 19.3 in W 37.41 in D 1.78 in
French Art Deco Wall Mirror, Wrought Iron & Beveled Glass, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco wall mirror, dating to circa 1920, is a refined example of early 20th-century French decorative design. Combining original beveled glass with a finely wo...
Wrought Iron
1970s Chinoserie Style Floral Faux Bamboo Wood Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, faux bamboo handcrafted wood chair you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful floral Chi...
Upholstery, Wood
French Provincial King Bed - Straw Wash Finish
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th-century inspired, Louis XV-style carved bedframe, in a medium hand-rubbed and distressed Straw Wash finish. The serpentine crest headboard features inset caned rattan in a g...
Rattan, Wood
$16,800 / set
H 34 in W 32 in D 32 in
Napoleon III Style Chairs in Emerald Sheepskin on Gilt Rope & Tassel Frames
By Napoléon III
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Unapologetically upscale and glamorous pair of gilt rope and tassel Napoleon III style chairs freshly upholstered in hand sewn emerald sheepskin. French. Chic. Such a killer combo. L...
Sheepskin, Giltwood, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pairing a warm beige upholstery with walnut frames, this vintage pair of lounge chairs are a versatile way to add Mid-Century Modern style to any home, office, or lobby. Their unders...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century Italian, Northern Tuscan, sofa. With gently curved back and gilded scroll details to each arm. Of walnut construction with hand carved details to each leg,...
Upholstery, Walnut
$15,867 / set
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Armchairs in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Salzburg, AT
A pair of very elegant and extraordinary shaped Art Deco (re-produced) armchairs, in the style of Jules Leleu. Fine Macassar veneer in combination with sandy colored alcantara leathe...
Fabric, Upholstery, Macassar, Lacquer
$18,950Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 40.75 in W 29.13 in D 29.5 in
Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Wood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved Fauteuil à la Reine armchairs, the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and simi...
Fabric, Giltwood
$2,050
H 32 in W 16 in D 24 in
Art Deco Style Dining Chair in Beige Leather by Costantini, Gianni, In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Gianni Art Deco Style Dining Chair in Beige Leather by Costantini In Stock The Gianni Dining Chair draws inspiration from early 20th-century Art Deco masters and features a light fr...
Leather, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in P...
Velvet
Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
Alfred Christensen - Tisso Love Seat Sofa The official re-edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen which was originally produce...
Sheepskin, Oak
French Ladderback Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece of comfort and rustic elegance. This chair boasts a robust stripped oak frame that reveals the exquisite natural grain and charm of the wood, evoking a sense of traditi...
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary, likely Berlin, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A representative Biedermeier secretary featuring full column supports with fire-gilt bases and capitals. The case is veneered in bookmatched mahogany and hand-polished. Resting on sq...
Mahogany
20th Century French Iron Round Center Table With Verde Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite French round center table is a masterful combination of wrought iron and Verde Marble, embodying the fluid elegance of Art Nouveau design from the early 20th century. ...
Marble, Iron
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