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Mademoiselle chairs by Ilamari Tapiovaara
Mademoiselle chairs by Ilamari Tapiovaara

Mademoiselle chairs by Ilamari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Brescia, IT

Scandinavian design icon of the 1950s/60s. This chair model was manufactured by Edsbyverken, as

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Eight Jacaranda Brazilian Chairs
Set of Eight Jacaranda Brazilian Chairs

Set of Eight Jacaranda Brazilian Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of eight 60's jacaranda chairs by Liceu de Arte - Sao Paulo, Brazil

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda

Set of 8 Chairs, Consorzio Sedie Friuli
Set of 8 Chairs, Consorzio Sedie Friuli

Set of 8 Chairs, Consorzio Sedie Friuli

By Consorzio Sedie Friuli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

sedie Friuli (the chairs bear the label) in the 60s in Italy. Of a rare model, inspired by the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bonacina pair of Bamboo Fireplace Chairs
Bonacina pair of Bamboo Fireplace Chairs

Bonacina pair of Bamboo Fireplace Chairs

By Vittorio Bonacina

Located in bari, IT

Set of two fireplace chairs production Bonacina 60s. In Lurago d'Erba Giovanni treasured the art of

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Frank Kyle Pair of Chairs Wicker
Frank Kyle Pair of Chairs Wicker

Frank Kyle Pair of Chairs Wicker

By Frank Kyle

Located in Mexico City, MX

60s. Pair of chairs. Made in wood. With woven palm backrests, beige upholstery seats and conical

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wicker

Italian Geometric Wooden Chairs Set of Eight
Italian Geometric Wooden Chairs Set of Eight

Italian Geometric Wooden Chairs Set of Eight

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

post modern but it is from the 60's. The chairs are totally made of wood with excellent workmanship

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paolo Tilche 'Rea' Set of Chairs for Arform, 1956
Paolo Tilche 'Rea' Set of Chairs for Arform, 1956

Paolo Tilche 'Rea' Set of Chairs for Arform, 1956

By Arform, Paolo Tilche

Located in Milano, IT

Six 60s 70s chairs with painted iron structure, saddle leather seat and back.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

vintage armchair  easy chair  60's
vintage armchair  easy chair  60's

vintage armchair easy chair 60's

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage armchair easy chair 60's period 60's design unknown condition good light signs of

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Six Italian Chairs in Curved Wood from Scuola Torinese
Six Italian Chairs in Curved Wood from Scuola Torinese

Six Italian Chairs in Curved Wood from Scuola Torinese

Located in Milano, IT

The six vintage chairs are made by fine Italian manufacturer Scuola Torinese in the 60s. The

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carlo Scarpa model 765 dining chairs Bernini Italy 1977
Carlo Scarpa model 765 dining chairs Bernini Italy 1977

Carlo Scarpa model 765 dining chairs Bernini Italy 1977

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

started to see in the 60s and 70s. The chairs were designed for his own home in Venice in 1934 but were

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

design. Created in the 60s, the chairs are a testament to Scapinelli's singular style. Unlike the

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

These are 60s-70s chairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokkou. The original stickers still

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Beech

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Vintage Folding Chairs for Vips Residence Milano
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Vintage Folding Chairs for Vips Residence Milano

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Vintage Folding Chairs for Vips Residence Milano

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Milano, IT

manufacture Vips Residence Milano in the 60's. The structure of the chairs is made of durable steel, with very

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Brutalist African Chair
Vintage Brutalist African Chair

Vintage Brutalist African Chair

Located in AIGNAN, FR

African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s. Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be

Category

Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brutalist African Chair
Vintage Brutalist African Chair

Vintage Brutalist African Chair

Located in AIGNAN, FR

African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s. Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be

Category

Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brutalist African Chair
Vintage Brutalist African Chair

Vintage Brutalist African Chair

Located in AIGNAN, FR

African brutalist wooden chair from the 60s. Aesthetic and authentic, the small chair will be

Category

Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Alpha Egg Chair with Ottoman in the Style of Lee West
Alpha Egg Chair with Ottoman in the Style of Lee West

Alpha Egg Chair with Ottoman in the Style of Lee West

By Lee West

Located in Dallas, TX

The Alpha Egg Chair seamlessly blends 60s-inspired design with contemporary comfort. Its striking

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1990s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Four Chairs David Rowland for GF Forniture Steel Metal, Italy, 1960s-1970s
Four Chairs David Rowland for GF Forniture Steel Metal, Italy, 1960s-1970s

Four Chairs David Rowland for GF Forniture Steel Metal, Italy, 1960s-1970s

By David Rowland

Located in Milano, IT

Set of four sled base chairs from the 60s/70s, stackable. In steel and metal.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Italian Grotto Chairs
Pair of Italian Grotto Chairs

Pair of Italian Grotto Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 60's solid walnut Italian grotto chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Modernist Chairs
Pair of Italian Modernist Chairs

Pair of Italian Modernist Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of stylish 60's Italian side chairs with chrome frame. Extremely comfortable. Check

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20th Century Italian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Five Chairs Produced by Doro Cuneo in Iron and Red Cotton
Set of Five Chairs Produced by Doro Cuneo in Iron and Red Cotton

Set of Five Chairs Produced by Doro Cuneo in Iron and Red Cotton

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful set of five chairs of Italian manufacture Doro Cuneo of the 60s. The chairs have been

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Lounge Chair & Footstool Finland Peem
Lounge Chair & Footstool Finland Peem

Lounge Chair & Footstool Finland Peem

By PEEM Finland

Located in Otley, GB

brand from Finland. The 60s lounge chair is a stunning shape, has a tilt action, swivel mechanism & a

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair
Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair

Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari Chair

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This original Hayat Roorkee Campaign Safari chair from the 60s is in first-class condition. The

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Vintage 1930s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 6 Midcentury by Roland Carter for Lane Chrome Cane Back Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Midcentury by Roland Carter for Lane Chrome Cane Back Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Midcentury by Roland Carter for Lane Chrome Cane Back Dining Chairs

By Roland Carter, Lane Furniture

Located in Chino Hills, CA

to pictures). Metal frame shows beautifully aged patina dating back to the 60s. All chairs are in

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of "Rock Hudson" Arm Chairs
Pair of "Rock Hudson" Arm Chairs

Pair of "Rock Hudson" Arm Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Swanky pair of 60's high back chairs with brass finials. Right out of a Rock Hudson -Doris day

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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Formica Chairs from Italy - 1950s/1960s
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Formica Chairs from Italy - 1950s/1960s

Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Formica Chairs from Italy - 1950s/1960s

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

formica chairs, produced in Italy during the 1950s / 1960s. These chairs exemplify the timeless appeal and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Formica

Set of 8 1960s Fibreglass Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Set of 8 1960s Fibreglass Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Set of 8 1960s Fibreglass Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and fun set of 8 1950s/60's fibreglass chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Side Chair in Walnut & Yellow Felt in the Manner of Edward Wormley, USA, 1960s
Side Chair in Walnut & Yellow Felt in the Manner of Edward Wormley, USA, 1960s

Side Chair in Walnut & Yellow Felt in the Manner of Edward Wormley, USA, 1960s

By Edward Wormley

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a gorgeous 60's era Mid-Century Modern desk chair designed in the manner of Edward

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pr. South American Leather & Rosewood chairs
Pr. South American Leather & Rosewood chairs

Pr. South American Leather & Rosewood chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

From the 50s or 60s South American handmade chairs, New leather seats on rosewood frames

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Side Chairs in Stained Elm
Sculptural Side Chairs in Stained Elm

Sculptural Side Chairs in Stained Elm

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

production of the 60s. The chairs are constructed out of dark stained Elm wood with nice warm tones. Every

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

vintage armchair  easy chair  Bovenkamp  60's
vintage armchair  easy chair  Bovenkamp  60's

vintage armchair easy chair Bovenkamp 60's

By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage armchair easy chair Bovenkamp 60's period 60's designs Aksel Bender Madsen Upper

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Pair of French 1960's Wing Chairs
Pair of French 1960's Wing Chairs

Pair of French 1960's Wing Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Very comfortable pair of vintage 60's wing chairs with a high back and a deep seat. Great

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mod Pair of Walnut Framed Swivel Chairs
Mod Pair of Walnut Framed Swivel Chairs

Mod Pair of Walnut Framed Swivel Chairs

Located in Danville, CA

Pair of 60's Mod Swivel Lounge Chairs with exposed Walnut Frame and new leather upholstery

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Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kroehler Avant Navy Blue Sculptural Lounge Chair
Kroehler Avant Navy Blue Sculptural Lounge Chair

Kroehler Avant Navy Blue Sculptural Lounge Chair

By Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Esperance, NY

This Kroehler Avant Navy Blue Sculptural Lounge Chair was manufactured in the 60s. The chair has a

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of funky, Italian easy chairs, 1960s
Pair of funky, Italian easy chairs, 1960s

Pair of funky, Italian easy chairs, 1960s

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Playful set of 2 funky, but elegant easy chairs from the 60s, Italy. The black metal base, is

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Tub Lounge Chair on Teak Frame
Danish Tub Lounge Chair on Teak Frame

Danish Tub Lounge Chair on Teak Frame

By Hans Olsen

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

'Fried Egg' chair. Vintage 60s Danish style with a broad and deep seat that offers multiple lounging

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Sculptural Henry Kjærnulf Lounge Chair in Oak
Sculptural Henry Kjærnulf Lounge Chair in Oak

Sculptural Henry Kjærnulf Lounge Chair in Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Valby, 84

Nyrup Møbelfabrik in the 60s/70s. The chair is in good condition with light wear on the fabric and a

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Vintage 1970s Danish Baroque Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Plastic Shell. Bought from Original Owners, these chairs were purchased in the 60's. One Chair without

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American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Fabric

Pair of 60's Angular Arm Chairs
Pair of 60's Angular Arm Chairs

Pair of 60's Angular Arm Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

This wonderful pair of 1960's sculptural angular arm chairs have been newly recovered in an ivory

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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

60's  Liceu de Artes Lounge Chair
60's  Liceu de Artes Lounge Chair

60's Liceu de Artes Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960's jacaranda lounge chair upholstered with cow hide, by Liceu de Arte e Oficio, Sao Paulo

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Cowhide, Hide

1960's Rohe cane hanging chair Noordwolde, The Netherlands
1960's Rohe cane hanging chair Noordwolde, The Netherlands

1960's Rohe cane hanging chair Noordwolde, The Netherlands

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Noordwolde. Skilled craftsman made the most beautiful furniture in Bamboo and Cane. This iconic 60's

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Yngve Ekström for Pastoe 'Ruster' Lounge Chair, 1950s-1960s
Yngve Ekström for Pastoe 'Ruster' Lounge Chair, 1950s-1960s

Yngve Ekström for Pastoe 'Ruster' Lounge Chair, 1950s-1960s

By Pastoe, Yngve Ekström

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

manufacturer UMS PASTOE. This is a lowback ladies model from the Ruster series from the 1950-60’s. The chair

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Iconic Osvaldo Borsani ‘P40’ Reclining Lounge Chair by Tecno
Iconic Osvaldo Borsani ‘P40’ Reclining Lounge Chair by Tecno

Iconic Osvaldo Borsani ‘P40’ Reclining Lounge Chair by Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Sittard, LI

the 1950s and ’60s. His sofas (D70) and chairs (P31, P32, P40 and P110), featuring deeply upholstered

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage French Slipper Chairs with Toile Upholstery, a Pair
Vintage French Slipper Chairs with Toile Upholstery, a Pair

Vintage French Slipper Chairs with Toile Upholstery, a Pair

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming and well made pair of vintage, likely 1950s or 60s, French slipper chairs with mauve

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Dondolo Rattan Rocking Chair by Franco Bettonica Italy 1960's
Dondolo Rattan Rocking Chair by Franco Bettonica Italy 1960's

Dondolo Rattan Rocking Chair by Franco Bettonica Italy 1960's

By Franco Bettonica

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Superb rocking chair in rattan by Franco Bettonica for Bonacina Italy, 60s. Great presence for this

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Beautiful Lounge Easy Chair by Illum Walkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
Beautiful Lounge Easy Chair by Illum Walkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s

Beautiful Lounge Easy Chair by Illum Walkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s

By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful lounge chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen from the 60s. The lounge chair

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Antique 1660s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s MidCentury Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Senator Chair For France & Son
1960s MidCentury Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Senator Chair For France & Son

1960s MidCentury Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Senator Chair For France & Son

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

relatively small amount of chairs were produced in Rosewood in the mid to late 60’s. A hard to find chair

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Model 166 Rosewood 'Senator' Lounge Chair For France & Son, Denmark
Ole Wanscher Model 166 Rosewood 'Senator' Lounge Chair For France & Son, Denmark

Ole Wanscher Model 166 Rosewood 'Senator' Lounge Chair For France & Son, Denmark

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

relatively small amount of chairs were produced in Rosewood in the mid to late 60’s. A hard to find chair

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Dining Chairs by Glostrup, Denmark, 1960s
Dining Chairs by Glostrup, Denmark, 1960s

Dining Chairs by Glostrup, Denmark, 1960s

By Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Ranst, VAN

Very nice set of four Danish vintage dining chairs produced by Glostrup Møbelfabrik in the 60s. The

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

No. GE375 Gentlemen Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
No. GE375 Gentlemen Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s

No. GE375 Gentlemen Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Designed by Hans Jörgen Wegner for Getama in the late 60s this solid oak chair No. GE375 is

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Boho Chic Style 1960’s Wicker and Cane Hanging Chair by Rohe Noordwolde
Boho Chic Style 1960’s Wicker and Cane Hanging Chair by Rohe Noordwolde

Boho Chic Style 1960’s Wicker and Cane Hanging Chair by Rohe Noordwolde

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in London, GB

flourishing and this iconic chair is a perfect example of the revolutionary, free thinking Bohemian 60's

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Niels Moller Dining Chairs Six
Danish Niels Moller Dining Chairs Six

Danish Niels Moller Dining Chairs Six

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Otley, GB

A stunning set of six Danish Niels Moller dining chairs circa 60s. The set features the rare model

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Exclusive Vico Magistretti style Dining Chairs
Exclusive Vico Magistretti style Dining Chairs

Exclusive Vico Magistretti style Dining Chairs

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Voorburg, NL

, produced by Cassina (attr.). Made in Italy, dating from the ‘60s. This black solid beechwood chairs with a

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

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama from the 1960ies
Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama from the 1960ies

Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama from the 1960ies

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, DE

Very beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama from the 60s. Both

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Lambskin

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60s Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 60s chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 60s chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. We have 806 antique and vintage 60s chairs in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. 60s chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 60s chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern 60s chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 60s chairs over the years, but those made by Artifort, Pierre Paulin and Niels Otto Møller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 60s Chairs?

60s chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,612, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $486,675.

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.