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Allan Gould String Chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Legacy: Crafted by Allan Gould, a maestro of mid-century design, this Sting Chair exemplifies the fusion
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Allan Gould String Chair
Allan Gould String Chair
H 31.25 in W 16 in D 20 in
Allan Gould Mid Century String Lounge Chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A angled sculptural black iron framed Mid Century lounge chair with string woven back and seat
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern ply chair with string detail.
Located in London, GB
Unusual sculptural chair in plywood with the pieces stitched together with rope. This may well be a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Iron and String Chairs by Allan Gould, ca. 1952
By Allan Gould
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is an excellent pair of iron and string chairs designed by Allan Gould for his Manhattan
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Allan Gould Rare Pair Wood and String Lounge Chairs Circa 1952
By Allan Gould, Walter Lamb, Poul Kjærholm
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century Modern chairs that would look great with any style of design, California Design, Post
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

String, Wood, Birch

French Mid Century Plastic String Chair with Tubular Steel Frame
By Philippe Starck, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish mid century side chair having a tubular steel frame and plastic string wrap upholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Allan Gould Iron and String “Bow” Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Allan Gould, Functional Furniture
Located in Round Rock, TX
An early pair of American modern iron and string indoor/outdoor lounge chairs designed by Allan
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair in Black Wood and String
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Høvelskov. Lounge chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid black-glazed ash
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash

Mid-20th Century Cherrywood Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century cherrywood folding chair unfolding to create a chaise, plastic stringing. Stock
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Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Set of Six Resin String Chairs, Modernist Indoor / Outdoor by Troy Sunshade
By Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of six resin string chairs, modernist indoor / outdoor by Troy Sunshade, classic modernist
Category

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

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Modern Fish-String White Painted Desk Chair, One Of A Kind
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American one of a kind Mid-Century Modern fish-string white painted desk chair.         
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Polystyrene, Wood

Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel club chairs. String barrel back armchairs with tufted backs
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs
Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs
H 25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov Christensen and Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cherrywood lounge chair designed by Jorgen Hovelskovs with woven hawser string for upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, String

Chair Thonet Nr. 404, Marcel Kammerer in 1905
By Marcel Kammerer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Extremely rare chair Thonet Nr. 404. Probably designed for the wine bar of the Municipal House in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 404, Marcel Kammerer in 1905
Chair Thonet Nr. 404, Marcel Kammerer in 1905
H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 21.26 in
Jugendstil Vintage Maple Tree Adolf Loos Corner Chair or Chair Vienna circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil vintage corner chair from maple tree by Adolf Loos and executed by F.O.Schmidt. The
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Corner Chairs

Materials

Maple, Rope, Wood

New Wood & Hogan Overstuff Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in North Salem, NY
Extremely comfortable new Wood & Hogan generous size overstuffed lounge chair with matching ottoman
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery

Jean Gillion Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Tijuca Lounge Chair
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Designed by Jean Gillion for Italma of Brazil in the 1970s, this 'Tijuca'' lounge chair features a
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Delft, NL
Hunter chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s A lounge chair designed by Torbjørn
Category

20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pierre Paulin Model F678 Spider Lounge Chair, Artifort, Netherlands, Circa 1965
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional 20th century design lounge chair model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Nylon, Rope, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint, Fabric

Shapland & Petter An Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Side Chair with a Pierced Heart
By John Ednie
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak side chair with a pierced heart and chequered string
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
the 20th century. Charles and Ray Eames designed the armchair and footstool in 1958 for the private
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Dark Oak String Stool
Located in Port Chester, NY
A dark oak version of the traditional English string stool complete with elegant patterned woven
Category

Early 20th Century English Stools

Materials

String, Oak

Antique Dark Oak String Stool
Antique Dark Oak String Stool
H 18 in W 14.75 in D 12 in
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Ocean. They became popular office chairs in the Early 20th Century. Mainly due to their comfort and
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Ocean. They became popular office chairs in the Early 20th Century. Mainly due to their comfort and
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Kittinger Regency Inlaid Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of ten Regency style Klismos dining chairs By Kittinger USA, circa 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood

Fine English Edwardian Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0605 Fine quality and very elegant Edwardian solid mahogany swivelling office chair, having sting
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Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine English Edwardian Revolving Desk Chair
Fine English Edwardian Revolving Desk Chair
H 33.071 in W 23.228 in D 20.866 in
Four Mahogany Dining Chairs in the manner of Jean Michele Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in San Francisco, CA
rare materials, is proof of that. The 1930s were marked by a string of professional successes for Frank
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Liberty and Co attri, A Pair of Arts and Crafts mahogany and Inlaid Armchair
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
to the central splat fland by chequered ebony and boxwood stringing and inlaid Walnut strips to the
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Sculptural String Chair Crafted in the Irving Sabo Studio for JGFurniture
By Irving Sabo
Located in Dallas, TX
The elusive "String Chair" was designed by Connecticut designer Irving Sabo and produced by JG
Category

Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Dining Table by William Tillman & 6 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
underside, with a matching set of six Regency Revival dining chairs. The fabulous 5ft 6inch flame
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Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Mid-20th century elm shell back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century deco inspired shell back armchair, circa 1940. A fine example of Swedish design
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs circa 1980. Good quality games table and
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage English Regency Black Lacquer & Gold Painted Occasional Caned Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
English Regency style black lacquer arm chair with cane seat and back. Features golden ribbed trim
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer

Fine Edwardian Mahogany Tub Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0259 Fine example of Edwardian mahogany occasional chair in mahogany, having shaped and string
Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Edwardian Mahogany Tub Chair
Fine Edwardian Mahogany Tub Chair
H 30.31 in W 20.87 in D 22.24 in
Eames Alu Group EA124 & EA125 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
20th century. Charles and Ray Eames designed the armchair and footstool in 1958 for the private
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
seventh generation descendant of a Swiss family which arrived in America early in the 17th Century, J
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Early 20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
seventh generation descendant of a Swiss family which arrived in America early in the 17th Century, J
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Early 20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Antique Spanish Baroque Rosewood Trestle Low Table
Located in Forney, TX
table or end table) Born in the late 19th / early 20th century, featuring warm rich rosewood
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
family which arrived in America early in the 17th Century, J. Earle Pfoutz was born in Lancaster, PA, son
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paint

MCM White Formica Top & Steel Modernist Coffee Table by William Plunkett 60's
By William Plunkett
Located in High Wycombe, GB
won a string of design awards. "My generation of designers were idealists," Plunkett reflected in
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the mid-20th century; wear to the corners of the legs and other minor spots of wear; chair is tight in
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

String Chair by Van Keppel Green of Beverly Hills
Located in San Diego, CA
Wood and string chair designed by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green for their company VKG (Van
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, String

Niels Jorgen Haugesen, "String" Chairs, a Pair
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Singapore, SG
String chairs designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekaer furniture. These chairs have a
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Niels Jorgen Haugesen, "String" Chairs, a Pair
Niels Jorgen Haugesen, "String" Chairs, a Pair
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Ten George III Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Satinwood, Late 18th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Comprised of 6 period chairs, along with four good early 20th century copies. Composed of mahogany
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Set of Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
sides and six chairs copied in the early 20th century. The set is mahogany with burlwood panels having
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony

Set of Regency Dining Chairs
Set of Regency Dining Chairs
H 33 in W 20.25 in D 17.5 in
Fine Quality 20th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood and Painted Open Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality early 20th century Sheraton revival satinwood and painted open armchair. This
Category

Early 20th Century English Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Satinwood

Midcentury Shell Chair by Frantisek Jirak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960
By Up Závody, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Zohor, SK
This is a timeless, futuristic design chair designed by Frantisek Jirak in the mid-1960s when a lot
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Salon Set
Located in Seattle, WA
French Art Deco Salon Set: 2 side chairs, 2 armchairs and 1 settee. Wood in grey finish with carved
Category

20th Century French Living Room Sets

French Art Deco Salon Set
French Art Deco Salon Set
H 36.5 in W 47.5 in D 30 in
Stunning Extremely Large and Rare Superb Quality Regency Style Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
A stunning extremely large and rare superb quality early 20th century Regency style dolphin centre
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Thonet Armchair by Josef Frank, Austria, circa 1930
By Thonet, Frank Josef
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
made from nylon string - not original. Bended beechwood is in original, very nice, vintage condition
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Nylon, Beech

An Important Dining Room Set Attributed to Henry Van de Velde
Located in Coral Gables, FL
consists of a dining table with three leaves, eight chairs, a buffet and a sideboard. This magnificently
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets

Pair of Allan Gould Bow String Chairs
By Allan Gould
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of bow string chairs designed by Allan Gould, 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Allan Gould String chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Ferndale, MI
Allan Gould String chair - hard to find wood frame version
Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Allan Gould String chair
Allan Gould String chair
H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
String Chair by Robert J Ellenberger for Calfab
By Robert J. Ellenberger 1, Calfab
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
String chair by Robert J Ellenberger for Calfab Furniture Company, Los Angeles. Selected for a
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

String, Wood

Jacques Guillon String Chair
By Jacques Guillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We offer free curbside viewing of this item to the five boroughs or by appointment in our studio in Industry City, Brooklyn. Lovely all original example. Lightweight yet sturdy arch...
Category

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

Materials

Cord, Wood

Jacques Guillon String Chair
Jacques Guillon String Chair
H 32.25 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Allan Gould String Chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
A single Allan Gould "string" chair.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Allan Gould String Chair
Allan Gould String Chair
H 31 in W 16 in D 20 in
Pair of Allan Gould String Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Excellent examples of the Gould String chair. With new rope. Priced as a pair.
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Allan Gould String Chairs
By Allan Gould
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Set of four Allan Gould "string" chairs manufactured by Allan Gould Designs, New York, circa 1952.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Allan Gould String Chairs
Allan Gould String Chairs
H 31 in W 16 in D 20 in
Modernist String Chair by Carl Koch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shoes in the mid-19th century, and later made innovative chairs out of the very same snow shoes in the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Mid 20th Century Harp chair Jorgen Hovelskov and Jørgen Christensen, Denmark 196
Located in London, GB
Fantastic early ‘harp chair’ designed by Jorgen Hovelskov and manufactured by Jørgen Christensen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

String, Wood

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20th Century String Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 20th century string chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 20th century string chairs — often made from wood, cord and string — can elevate any home. 20th century string chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 20th century string chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 20th century string chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Allan Gould, Calfab and Christensen & Larsen produced popular 20th century string chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 20th Century String Chairs?

Prices for 20th century string chairs start at $275 and top out at $17,600 with the average selling for $3,300.