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Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Black Faux Leather, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Modern lounge chair with black faux leather is in very good original condition with a beautiful patina. A
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Lounge Chair, White Lacquer, Faux Leather in Reptile Look, Germany, 1970s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Space Age lounge chair, white lacquer, faux leather in reptile look, Germany, 1970s Extraordinary
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Mid-centrury Chrome Tubular Chair, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage chrome chair, newly upholstered by previous owner. The upholstery shows some sighns of use
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-centrury Chrome   Tubular Chair, 1970's
Mid-centrury Chrome   Tubular Chair, 1970's
$311
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
Two Chrome Base, Green Faux Leather Chairs Made by Blaha, Austria, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
wear consistent with age and use. They have the original old faux leather on the armrests and backrests
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Lot of 4 Cantilever Chars in Faux Leather and Steel, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
set of 4 bauhaus cantilever chairs from the 70s, made of chromed steel tubing, seat and back in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lot of 4 Cantilever Chars in Faux Leather and Steel, 1970s
Lot of 4 Cantilever Chars in Faux Leather and Steel, 1970s
$1,798 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 in
(2) Leather and Beech Lounge Chairs by George Thams, Denmark Circa 1970's
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Georg Thams
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning pair of chairs was designed by famed Danish designer Georg Otto Thams. Known for his
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Set of 6 Italian Dining Chairs in Ash and Faux Leather, 1970s
Located in Sittard, LI
In the style of Tobia Scarpa A refined set of six Italian dining chairs from the 1970s, crafted in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Ash

Mid-Century Modern Green Leather Chairs, 1970s '3 Pieces'
Located in Budapest, HU
Green design chairs with faux leather. Manufactures in the 1970s. In good original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Green Leather Chairs, 1970s '3 Pieces'
Mid-Century Modern Green Leather Chairs, 1970s '3 Pieces'
$1,223 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Bauhaus Style Tubular Metal and Eco-Leather Collectible Chair, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Designer collection chair, clearly inspired by Bauhaus, made of chromed metal tubing, single sheet
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

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Metal

Maurice Calka Pair of Space Age K1 Lounge Chairs, France 1970's
By Maurice Calka
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of K1 lounge chairs for Alpha Industries. Maurice Calka is well known for his outlandish
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Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

SM. Wincrantz “Mundo” Swivel Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s
By SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
organically curved shell. Upholstered in a bold contrast of black and white faux leather, the Mundo chair
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Swivel Chairs

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Faux Leather

Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s
By Lev & Lev
Located in Roma, IT
own archipelago. This Lounge chair is made of a fake leather very similar to real leather, widely
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather

Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s
Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s
$2,014 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.86 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Modern Black Faux Leather Swivel Bucket Lounge Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage space age 1970s faux leather swivel bucket lounge chair on a black metal base. Well made
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Lounge Chairs

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Naugahyde

Midcentury Chair by Kovona in Leatherette and Chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Kovona
Located in Zohor, SK
in original faux leather in beige color. Beautiful and playful items with interesting details. Chair
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Midcentury Chair by Kovona in Leatherette and Chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Midcentury Chair by Kovona in Leatherette and Chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
$133 Sale Price / item
70% Off
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Set Of 4 1970's Mid Century Dining Chairs By Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
The price listed is for the FOUR chairs Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schrieber, Schreiber furniture is
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Set Of 4 1970's Mid Century Dining Chairs By Schreiber
Set Of 4 1970's Mid Century Dining Chairs By Schreiber
$1,131
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of leatherette, chrome Chrome has a patina The leatherette bears signs of age, in some places it is damaged original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Set of Four Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
$518 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century 1970’s dining chairs by Schreiber Furniture
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
The price listed is for the FOUR chairs There are a total of 6 chairs available Founded in 1957
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Set of 6 Mid-Century 1970’s dining chairs by Schreiber Furniture
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Furniture Centre shops throughout UK. These dining chairs are typical of the Schreiber style. Light
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

1970s set of six chairs by Philippe Jean
By Philippe Jean
Located in Paris, FR
Stainless steel structure with imitation leather cover.
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s set of six chairs by Philippe Jean
1970s set of six chairs by Philippe Jean
$39,572 / set
H 33.08 in W 17.92 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 1970's Mid-Century dining chairs by Schreiber Furniture
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
The price listed is for the FOUR chairs Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schrieber, Schreiber furniture is
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

1970s Italian Folding Lounge Chair with Leatherette Upholster
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Sturdy and stable - Heigh of seat 35 cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

1970s Italian Folding Lounge Chair with Leatherette Upholster
1970s Italian Folding Lounge Chair with Leatherette Upholster
$455 / item
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 50.4 in
c. 1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1970s pair of Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs. The cantilevered form adds comfort
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Leatherette, Steel, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A black leatherette and tubular steel lounge chair with ottoman likely designed and produced in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair A sleek Mid-Century Modern curved chrome frame rocking
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
$1,250 Sale Price
72% Off
H 31.5 in W 26.75 in D 35.25 in
1970s Mid Century Cube Lounge Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century cube lounge chairs were designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Pair Chrome Lounge Chairs by Corsini - Wiskemann for Cinova, Italy, 1970s
By Costantino Corsini and Giorgio Wiskemann
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek 70s lounge chairs attributed to Costantino Corsini and Giorgio Wiskemann for Cinova. Lean
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wooden dining chairs made in Denmark. Wooden frames with cognac faux leather upholstery
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
$1,193 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Cinema Chairs from Rima, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Cinema Chairs from Rima, 1970s, Set of 2. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Club Chairs

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Metal

Cinema Chairs from Rima, 1970s, Set of 2
Cinema Chairs from Rima, 1970s, Set of 2
$479 Sale Price / set
55% Off
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
1970s Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage chrome dining chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. These
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

1970s Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs, Set of 4
1970s Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs, Set of 4
$1,450 / set
H 36 in W 19 in D 24 in
Dining chairs 1970s 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Dining chairs 1970s Great design with new upholstered seats in black faux leather. Vintage patina
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Hardwood, Plywood

Dining chairs 1970s 1 of 4
Dining chairs 1970s 1 of 4
$364 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
1970s Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of six danish modern teak dining chairs beautifully combines style and comfort
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

1970s Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6
1970s Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6
$2,650 / set
H 30.5 in W 16 in D 17.5 in
Giotto Stoppino Set of 4 "Cobra" Metal and Black Skai Chairs 1970s Italy
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Palermo, IT
Stylish set of 4 vintage chairs mod. "Cobra" by Giotto Stoppino made in Italy in the 70s. Curved
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very confortable - Space Age era.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Faux Leather

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
$2,625 / set
H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
1970s Pair of Leatherette Lounge Chairs Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Iron lacquered base
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

1970s Pair of Leatherette Lounge Chairs  Czechoslovakia
1970s Pair of Leatherette Lounge Chairs  Czechoslovakia
$935 / set
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in
Pair of Bauhaus armchairs in leather and chrome, 1970s Italy
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This pair of Bauhaus armchairs, crafted in 1970s Italy, embodies the movement’s dedication to
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1970s Milo Baughman Black Tufted Lounge Chair Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lounge chair features a flat bar chrome steel frame. Fresh Black diamond tufted Naugahyde faux leather
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage brass dining chairs, set of 6 - 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique brass dining chairs with a G shaped frame and blue skai/leatherette upholstery. Elegant
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Vintage brass dining chairs, set of 6 - 1970s
Vintage brass dining chairs, set of 6 - 1970s
$2,098 / set
H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1970s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, furniture wool fabric, teak wood
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Multicolor
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Faux Leather, Teak

1970s Set of Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition - Made of chrome and leatherette - Seat height 47 cm
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Set of Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
1970s Set of Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
$1,319 / set
H 32.68 in W 15.36 in D 17.72 in
1970s Brevetti IPE Set Of Three RARE Convertible Lounge Chairs, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition with minor signs of use - Rare model - Original Leatherette upholstery with minor signs of use - Labeled by producer - heigh of seat 41
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Chromed dining chairs, set of four, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage chromed Dning Chairs, set of four, Italy 1970s. A set of four 1970s vintage dining chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chromed dining chairs, set of four, Italy 1970s
Chromed dining chairs, set of four, Italy 1970s
$1,079 / set
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 dining chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
By Rudi Verelst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
with white faux leather upholstery. The chairs are in a very good condition with no damages. They sit
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 dining chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
Set of 4 dining chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
$1,379 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1970s Deluxe Brewer Desk Chair Doctor Stool Del Tube Corp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Modern ergonomic deluxe Medical Brewer Doctor Stool Blue Chair Office
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Midcentury Dining Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very practical and confortable dining chairs.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Brazilian Modern Desk Chair in Hardwood & Metal, Carlo Fongaro, Brazil, c. 1970s
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in New York, NY
original black faux leather is well-preserved, and both the height and backrest adjustments are functioning
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Large Space Age Lounge Chair Armchairs in Dark Brown Vinyl, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of injected foam armchairs with their original vinyl upholstery. Very comfortable.
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Upholstery

Regency Style X-Base Chrome Arm or Lounge Chair Parzinger Style, USA 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Regency Style X-Base Chrome Arm or Lounge Chair Parzinger Style, USA 1970's Exceptional X-base
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian Chair simili leather on Brass Base, Italy, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of Italian chair with original simili leather on brass base Italy, 1970s. Rounded back all
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Chair simili leather on Brass Base, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Italian Chair simili leather on Brass Base, Italy, 1970s
$1,678 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Marco Zanuso style lounge armchair from the 60s covered in eco-leather. The upholstery is original
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Lounge Chair, 1970s
Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Lounge Chair, 1970s
$1,343 Sale Price
30% Off
H 34.26 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
Armrest Chair Nr 4455, 1970s
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
structure. This chair was produced in the 1970s by Stol Kamnik. Chair seat is upholstered in brown
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armrest Chair Nr 4455, 1970s
Armrest Chair Nr 4455, 1970s
$374 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Dinamarquesa Chair, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Modern, 1970s. Single Piece
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in New York, NY
Single Dinamarquesa chair, designed by Italian-born architect Carlo Fongaro (1915-1986) and
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-Century Arkana Teak & Steel Safari Chair & Ottoman, Maurice Burke 1970s
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid-Century Maurice Burke For Arkana Teak & Steel Safari Chair & Matching Footstool In Turquoise
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Post Modern Black and Chrome Dining Set with Daystrom Scoop Chairs
By Bassett Furniture, Giotto Stoppino, Chromcraft, Daystrom Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We are pleased to present this swanky dining set. This combo is everything we love about the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Midcentury BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair, 1970s
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1970s - Bonet , Kurchan, Ferrari - Original condition, see the pictures jr.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Ludvik Volak Pair of Side Chairs by Drevopodnik Holesov , Czechoslovakia
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Sturdy and stable - Leatherette upholstery with some signs of use
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Vintage 1970s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Faux Leather

Swiveling Armrest Chair, by Niko Kralj 1970s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Swiveling lounge / office chair / armrest, 1970s. Designer: Niko Kralj Producer: Stol Kamnik
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Swiveling Armrest Chair, by Niko Kralj 1970s
Swiveling Armrest Chair, by Niko Kralj 1970s
$350 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Furry "Blocco" Early Edition Chairs by Nanda Vigo, Driade, Italy, 1970s
By Driade, Nanda Vigo
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of "Blocco" chairs by Nanda Vigo for Driade. Early original edition featuring a full
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Vintage 1970s Italian Stools

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Leather, Faux Fur

1970's Mid Century Chrome Steel Cream Skai Faux Leather Dining Desk Design Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dorking, Surrey
1970's chair with chromed steel frame and legs and original cream faux leather. Comfortable chair
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Other, Chrome

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1970s Faux Leather Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1970s faux leather chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, faux leather and metal, all 1970s faux leather chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 1970s faux leather chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern 1970s faux leather chairs are consistently popular styles. Milo Baughman, Gastone Rinaldi and Willy Rizzo each produced beautiful 1970s faux leather chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1970s Faux Leather Chairs?

Prices for 1970s faux leather chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1970s faux leather chairs begin at $275 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,483.

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