What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

20th Century Cowhide Chairs

Leather Chesterfield Wingback Chair

Cognac Office Chair

Black Leather Club Chair

Red Hand Chair

Cow Hide Chair

Cognac Chesterfield

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

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Cowhide, Beech

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Teak Dining Chairs in Whiskey Cowhide, Chandigarh

$20,280 / set

Handy side/desk/dining chair by Schuitema from the Decoforma series

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This practical side, desk or dining chair by Schuitema comes from the Decoforma series. Due to careful use over time, it has developed normal signs of use and has some cat scratches ...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Vintage French Art Deco Club Chair Newly Reupholstered

$6,500

Vintage French Art Deco Club Chair Newly Reupholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa Mid 20th Century Dimensions H 27.5" W 33" D 36" SD 21" SH 13" AH 23"

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Cowhide

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20th Century Cowhide Ladder Back Chair

Unavailable

H 33 in W 18 in D 18 in

20th Century Cowhide Ladder Back Chair

Located in Miami, FL

20th Century cowhide ladder back chair with a gorgeous wood frame and spotted cowhide seat.

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Chairs

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Cowhide, Wood

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H 40 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

Lucite Chairs, S/4

Located in Greenwich, CT

Set of four vintage chrome-frame chairs with Lucite seats that have been newly upholstered in cowhide. Crisp buttons add another layer of detail to these already outstanding chairs.

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20th Century Chairs

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Lucite, Cowhide

Cowhide Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Kwok Hoi Chan Produced by Steiner, Paris

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H 41 in W 36 in D 29 in

Egg Chair in Brazilian Cowhide

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Ask any lover of midcentury furniture to name the top 5 iconic chairs of mcm design and we guarantee the Egg chair would be on that list. The Forsyth design team was over the moon wh...

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

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Cowhide

Beautiful Pair of Iron Garden Chairs with Cowhide

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H 43.25 in W 17.25 in D 17.5 in

Beautiful Pair of Iron Garden Chairs with Cowhide

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

These vintage pair of outdoor garden chairs are beautiful. The intricate rose and leaf motif plays harmoniously with the stunning pattern of the cowhide. Sold as a pair. We have an...

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20th Century Chairs

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Iron

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs and Ottoman in Brazilian Cowhide

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H 34.5 in W 33.25 in D 32 in

Adrian Pearsall Wingback Chairs Restored in Brazilian Cowhide

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Another prime example of Pearsall's vivacious, swinging 1960s iconic designs. And we knew exactly what they needed - our luxuriously soft, silky Brazilian cowhide in a cool tri-color...

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Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

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Cowhide, Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Cowhide

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H 34 in W 27 in D 34 in

Milo Baughman Style Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Cowhide

By Milo Baughman

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

We had a very specific vision for this Milo Baughman style chair and ottoman the second we acquired it. Every panel, every inch of piping, was planned and designed. We hand-selected ...

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

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Cowhide

H 32 in W 29 in D 29 in

Pair of Mid Century Modern Cowhide Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of mid century lounge chairs feature unique cowhide upholstery, brass tacks, and tapered legs which offer a one of a kind modern flare to any home or office space. Pleas...

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

Scandinavian Mid-Century Chair in Cowhide, in Style of Pierre Jenneret, 1950s

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H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 29.53 in

Scandinavian Mid-Century Chair in Cowhide, in Style of Pierre Jenneret, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A beautiful and rare easy chair designed by the Norwegian designer Thorbjørn Rygh for Gjøvik Møbler in Norway in the 1950s. A Scandinavian version of the Chandigarh easy chair by Pie...

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

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Cowhide, Beech

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H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in

Rattan Chair and Ottoman Set with Custom Brazilian Cowhide Cushions

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

In the style of Eero Aarnio. The romance of rattan! Homey, versatile, and always stylish. This chair and ottoman set is part of a 10-piece set but we have decided to sell the pie...

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

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Cowhide, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Wingback Chairs in Natural Black Brazilian Cowhide

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H 36 in W 32 in D 33 in

Vintage Wingback Chairs in Natural Black Brazilian Cowhide

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

From a sheltering and sweeping deep profile to distinctive square arms, the lines of this wingback pair are impeccable. The design team chose luxurious Brazilian natural black cowhid...

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20th Century Wingback Chairs

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Cowhide

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H 43 in W 18 in D 17 in

Set of Four Mid-Century Bar Stools in Cowhide

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Unusual set of four Mid-Century bar stools in cowhide.

$4,570 / item

$1,716

H 38.19 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in

Office Chair Also Known As An Director Swivel Chair In Mahogany And Leather

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A charming leather and mahogany office chair, also known as an directorchair A very beautiful chair with a mahogany base and casters The chair has a very beautiful carved wooden fram...

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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

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Frank SchottRed Jet - iconic vintage private jet plane on desert airport tarmac (26 x 40"), 2003

$2,200

H 26 in W 40 in D 0.1 in

Red Jet - iconic vintage private jet plane on desert airport tarmac (26 x 40")

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large format photograph of iconic cherry red vintage private airplane on airport runway tarmac in the California desert - available in two edition sizes: 26 x 40 inches (66 x 102cm)...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

$15,795 / set

H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in

1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

1960s Stilnovo Hexagonal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Model 1183

$5,500

H 4.25 in W 14 in D 12 in

1960s Stilnovo Hexagonal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Model 1183

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

1960s Stilnovo hexagonal flush mount ceiling light with white enameled metal structure, textured glass diffuser, and brass mounts. Stamped 'STILNOVO' on inside of metal structure.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug

$550,000

W 166 in L 181 in

Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug Featuring an Adamesque central medallion set against a warm caramel ground, the composition is elegantly anchored by swa...

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

$8,500

H 31.5 in W 121 in D 24 in

Marble Bakery Store Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Marble Top Confectioners / Bakery Table Overall Dimensions: 24" x 121" x 31 1/2" high Materials: Maple, Oak & Marble

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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

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Marble

The Verdant Court of Virtue: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Flemish Grandeur

$2,730

W 68 in L 61 in

The Verdant Court of Virtue: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Flemish Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

79487 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 05'08 x 05'01. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson tapestry is a lush homage to the legendary Flemish Feuilles de Choux verdure trad...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Jamie BurmeisterBlue Dots IV - Pink Tone Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptural Artwork, 2026

$2,800

H 24 in W 18.5 in D 4 in

Blue Dots IV - Pink Tone Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptural Artwork

By Jamie Burmeister

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nebraka-based Jamie Burmeister is a sculptural artist known for his original artworks incorporating original small bronze figures, standing at just up to 4 inches tall. His unique fi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Metal

Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.

$34,500

H 36.75 in W 18 in D 18 in

Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Aesthetic Movement Chairs

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Walnut

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20th Century Cowhide Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 20th century cowhide chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 20th century cowhide chairs — often made from animal skin, cowhide and wood — can elevate any home. 20th century cowhide chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 20th century cowhide chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern 20th century cowhide chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 20th century cowhide chairs over the years, but those made by Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 20th Century Cowhide Chairs?

Prices for 20th century cowhide chairs start at $345 and top out at $80,588 with the average selling for $4,600.

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.

Questions About 20th Century Cowhide Chairs

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

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