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Set of Three Modern Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century
Set of Three Modern Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century

Set of Three Modern Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

During the mid-20th century, European designers turned their attention to rethinking domestic

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

20th Century Austrian Bentwood Wooden Bistro Chair
20th Century Austrian Bentwood Wooden Bistro Chair

20th Century Austrian Bentwood Wooden Bistro Chair

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century Austrian Bentwood Bistro Chair features the timeless craftsmanship and elegance

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20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Sculptural Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid 20th Century
Pair of Sculptural Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid 20th Century

Pair of Sculptural Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

The mid-century modern movement, perhaps the most iconic design style of the 20th century, utilises

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

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Brueton Set of Six Cantilevered Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Brueton Set of Six Cantilevered Dining Chairs, 20th Century

Brueton Set of Six Cantilevered Dining Chairs, 20th Century

By Brueton

Located in Hamburg, PA

craftsmanship. The cantilevered design, inspired by modernist icons like the Brno chair, offers both comfort and

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Iconic Hill House 1 Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Iconic Hill House 1 Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Iconic Hill House 1 Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Berlin, DE

Hill House 1 Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh 292 Hill House 1 is a chair designed by Charlees

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20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of six black Superleggera Chairs by Giò Ponti, Italy Mid-20th Century
Set of six black Superleggera Chairs by Giò Ponti, Italy Mid-20th Century

Set of six black Superleggera Chairs by Giò Ponti, Italy Mid-20th Century

By Gio Ponti

Located in Greding, DE

Set of six "Superleggera" chairs designed by Giò Ponti. The chairs feature an ebonized frame that

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s

Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Uccle, BE

inception of the iconic hand chair. These early examples carved by Gonzalez from the designs of Friedeberg

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970's
20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970's

20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970's

Located in Paris, FR

20th century vintage white fiberglass chair of space age design with futuristic curves. In the

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20th Century French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Lacquer

Set of Four Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black
Set of Four Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black

Set of Four Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Dronten, NL

A wonderful set of four EA108 swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These authentic mid

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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

20th Century Gae Aulenti Set of Four Chairs mod. Locus Solus
20th Century Gae Aulenti Set of Four Chairs mod. Locus Solus

20th Century Gae Aulenti Set of Four Chairs mod. Locus Solus

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Turin, Turin

Solus an informal and lively icon for pop style. Dimensions of the chair: 68* 55* 56 cm Availability for

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black
Set of Six Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black

Set of Six Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Dronten, NL

A wonderful set of six EA108 swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These authentic mid

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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 20th Century
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 20th Century

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, 20th Century

By Ico Parisi

Located in NICE, FR

An iconic pair of mid-century lounge chairs designed by the designer Ico Parisi for Ariberto

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

20th Century Italian Pair Of Tubular Framed Lounge Chairs c.1980
20th Century Italian Pair Of Tubular Framed Lounge Chairs c.1980

20th Century Italian Pair Of Tubular Framed Lounge Chairs c.1980

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

design sensibilities of late 20th-century modernism. The tubular metal frames, likely inspired by the

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20th Century Italian Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic Warren Platner For Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair.
Iconic Warren Platner For Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair.

Iconic Warren Platner For Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair.

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Chicago, IL

Iconic “wire” framed lounge chair designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates in 1966. The

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

20th Century Austrian Set Of 10 Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Mundus & J. Kohn
20th Century Austrian Set Of 10 Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Mundus & J. Kohn

20th Century Austrian Set Of 10 Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Mundus & J. Kohn

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century Austrian Set of 10 Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Mundus & J. Kohn is a fine

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20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Original Thonet Chairs, Austria, Late 19th - Early 20th Century
Set of 4 Original Thonet Chairs, Austria, Late 19th - Early 20th Century

Set of 4 Original Thonet Chairs, Austria, Late 19th - Early 20th Century

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant set of four bentwood chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", attributable to the renowned Gebrüder

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs
Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs

Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Austin, TX

This iconic piece was designed by Marcel Breuer, a Hungarian born master architect and furniture

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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4
1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4

1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Germantown, MD

1970s Marcel Breuer S64 Chairs by Gordon International made in Italy. Good vintage condition

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern Lounge Chair with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century
Modern Lounge Chair with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Modern Lounge Chair with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

During the mid-20th century, European designers turned their attention to rethinking domestic

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

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

20th Century Ribbon Chair & Footstall By Pierre Paulin For Artifort, France
20th Century Ribbon Chair & Footstall By Pierre Paulin For Artifort, France

20th Century Ribbon Chair & Footstall By Pierre Paulin For Artifort, France

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

chair dates to the latter part of the 20th century and is offered in excellent original condition

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Pine, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Scoop Rattan Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Scoop Rattan Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Scoop Rattan Chairs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Mid-Century Modern pair of scoop rattan chairs. A very chic set of chairs. These chairs are made

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Iconic Grey Leather Lounge Chairs by Paola Navone
Iconic Grey Leather Lounge Chairs by Paola Navone

Iconic Grey Leather Lounge Chairs by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone

Located in Voorburg, NL

Iconic Paola Navone Leather armchairs. These classic chairs with high comfort come in beautiful

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome
Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome

Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of DCM chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller with

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning pair of Mid-Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs, a timeless icon of modern design. Originally

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980
Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980

Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980

By Mobilier International

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This particular chair is made by Mobilier International around the latter part of the last century

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20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Leather

Exquisite Karpen of California ‘Horn Chair’ in Gold Fabric and Walnut
Exquisite Karpen of California ‘Horn Chair’ in Gold Fabric and Walnut

Exquisite Karpen of California ‘Horn Chair’ in Gold Fabric and Walnut

By Karpen of California

Located in Voorburg, NL

California’s iconic chair designs of the Mid-Century Modern period. It has a great sit and a perfect in home

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Early 20th-Century Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Early 20th-Century Wingback Armchairs

Pair of Early 20th-Century Wingback Armchairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

This handsome pair of generously proportioned wingback armchairs showcases early 20th-century

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Early 20th Century British Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Karpen of California Horn Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Blue Wool
Karpen of California Horn Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Blue Wool

Karpen of California Horn Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Blue Wool

By Karpen of California

Located in Oakland, CA

Karpen of California “Horn” lounge chairs are considered one of California’s iconic chair designs

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-20th Century Faux Bamboo Side Chairs by Phyllis Morris
Pair of Mid-20th Century Faux Bamboo Side Chairs by Phyllis Morris

Pair of Mid-20th Century Faux Bamboo Side Chairs by Phyllis Morris

By Phyllis Morris

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A chic and highly collectible pair of mid-20th century side chairs by Phyllis Morris, featuring

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century German Leather Armchair
20th Century German Leather Armchair

20th Century German Leather Armchair

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20th Century German Leather Armchair

Located in High Point, NC

Built in 20th century Germany, this leather armchair blends sophistication with space-age design

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20th Century German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX  Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's
Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX  Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's

Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century Scandinavian Modern design by Folke Ohlsson, for Dux, circa 1960's. The chair

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951

Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kensington, MD

Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951 Additional information: Material: Upholstery

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Iconic Black Leather and Fiberglass Lounge Chair ‘Coconut’ by George Nelson
Iconic Black Leather and Fiberglass Lounge Chair ‘Coconut’ by George Nelson

Iconic Black Leather and Fiberglass Lounge Chair ‘Coconut’ by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Dublin 8, IE

An enduring icon of mid-century modern design, the Coconut Chair was designed by George Nelson in

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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

The “Gigi” swivel lounge chair in bouclé by Gerard VD Berg, mid 20th century
The “Gigi” swivel lounge chair in bouclé by Gerard VD Berg, mid 20th century

The “Gigi” swivel lounge chair in bouclé by Gerard VD Berg, mid 20th century

By Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in View Park, CA

The “Gigi” swivel chair in bouclé shearling by Gerard Van Den Berg, mid 20th century. This gorgeous

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood
Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood

Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Ebberup, DK

Bring iconic Scandinavian design into your child’s world with this original Chair N65 by Alvar

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Birch, Bentwood

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs This stunning pair of

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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood, Teak, Rope

Iconic 'Cubique' Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1968
Iconic 'Cubique' Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1968

Iconic 'Cubique' Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1968

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Voorburg, NL

Iconic 'Cubique' chair designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France 1968. The

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Broyhill "Brasilia" Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs
Broyhill "Brasilia" Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs

Broyhill "Brasilia" Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

icon of American mid-century modern design. Crafted in the 1960s as part of Broyhill’s acclaimed

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Faux Fretwork Pagoda Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Faux Fretwork Pagoda Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Faux Fretwork Pagoda Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

chairs. Each chair is a work of art, featuring a dramatic pagoda-style crest rail and intricate fretwork

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

20th Century Italian Set Of Four Dining Chairs By Giorgio Cattelan For Emmepi
20th Century Italian Set Of Four Dining Chairs By Giorgio Cattelan For Emmepi

20th Century Italian Set Of Four Dining Chairs By Giorgio Cattelan For Emmepi

By Giorgio Cattelan

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

icon. They look fabulous accompanying any mid century or modern dining table, tying in well with steel

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20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

20th Century Yngve Ekström Designed for Swedese Retro 1960s Circle Chairs
20th Century Yngve Ekström Designed for Swedese Retro 1960s Circle Chairs

20th Century Yngve Ekström Designed for Swedese Retro 1960s Circle Chairs

By Yngve Ekström, Swedese

Located in Markington, GB

A beautiful pair of iconic “Circle” lounge chairs designed in the 1960s by Yngve Ekström for the

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

Materials

Wood

Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather

Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

Located in Telgte, DE

Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Piece with Original Silver Leather Upholstery

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs and Footstool
Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs and Footstool

Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs and Footstool

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Kramfors, SE

Lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson in rattan. Indulge in luxury with this pair of iconic lounge chairs

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

This rare and iconic chair was designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Móveis Artesanal in

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair for Gavina, Bauhaus Icon in Leather, 1960s
Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair for Gavina, Bauhaus Icon in Leather, 1960s

Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair for Gavina, Bauhaus Icon in Leather, 1960s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An enduring icon of 20th-century design, this Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer stands as one of the

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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Verner Panton
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Verner Panton

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Miami, FL

A Pair of Iconic Mid-Century 1-2-3 Swiveling Lounge Chairs designed by Verner Panton in 1973

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Topeka, KS

-20th Century. There are chairs. And then, there are EXTRAORDINARY, iconic chairs such as THIS

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

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs
Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs

Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking set of four MR 10 style cantilever chairs, inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s iconic

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Felted Egg Chair
Mid-Century Modern Felted Egg Chair

Mid-Century Modern Felted Egg Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring home iconic midcentury Danish design with this wonderful vintage white "Egg" chair! An ample

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

Materials

Fabric, Felt, Upholstery

Pair of Chrome Wire Dining Chairs in the Style of Bertoia for Knoll
Pair of Chrome Wire Dining Chairs in the Style of Bertoia for Knoll

Pair of Chrome Wire Dining Chairs in the Style of Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking duo of mid-century-modern dining chairs inspired by the iconic design by Harry Bertoia

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Iconic Chairs Of 20th Century For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal iconic chairs of 20th century for your home. An iconic chairs of 20th century — often made from wood, metal and chrome — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the iconic chairs of 20th century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An iconic chairs of 20th century made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Herman Miller, Charles Eames and Terje Ekstrom each produced at least one beautiful iconic chairs of 20th century that is worth considering.

How Much is a Iconic Chairs Of 20th Century?

The average selling price for an iconic chairs of 20th century at 1stDibs is $4,177, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $150,000 for the 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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.