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80's Belgo Chrom Chairs Memphis Style, Set of 4
By belgochrom
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
4 Memphis design chairs by Belgo Chrom in the 1980s.
Heavy and high quality comfortable chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Steel
80's Postmodern Curved Dining Chairs Annig Sarian Style
By Annig Sarian
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Postmodern round wood curved dining chairs in the manner of Annig Sarian for Tisettanta. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Armchair 004 by Antti Nurmesniemi for Vuokko 80's
Located in GOOR, NL
chair was purchased from the heirs of the first owner who bought it themselves in the 80's in Finland
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Set of 4 Vintage Bauhaus Style Chrome Steel Stackable Dining Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Italian dining chairs, made from chromed tubular steel frame with a curved structure
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 20.87 in
Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's
By Constantini, Ello Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Heroic set of Post Modern, Hollywood Regency school black lacquered dining chairs made in Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 42 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Postmodern Dr. Glob Accent Chair Philippe Starck Kartell 80s Tuquoise + Silver!
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Basel, BS
master piece of style. The seat is made with a special plastic compound that gives the chair a warm and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 19 in D 18.75 in
80s Slipper Chair from Century Furniture Newly Redone in Alexander Girard Check
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage dated 1985 Billy Baldwin style postmodern slipper chair from century furniture newly
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 32 in W 24 in D 27 in
Mid Century Hill House 1 Chair, Designed by Charles Rennie Machintosh, Italy 80s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Lucija, SI
reproduction from '80s, made in Cormons Italy.
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It is one of the most famous chair, with a unique
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
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H 55.52 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
1 of 4 Space Age Cantilever Chairs in Style of Willy Rizzo for Cidue, 80s Italy
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four Italian Space Age cantilever chairs, tubular chrome steel, one-piece upholstered seat and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
Post Modern Eclipse Lounge Chair by Jay Specter for Century Furniture c 1970/80s
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Century Furniture, circa 1970/1980's. The chair features a dramatic continuous arm and back leg
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 26 in D 34 in
Memphis Style Modernist Triangular Chair by Carl Tese
Located in Wilton, CT
mesh seat. The designer experimented in the 80’s and 90’s in concrete tables and unique chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Bauhaus style Lounge Chair, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
any style of vintage furniture. A touch of luxury from the 80s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Vico Magistretti Style white lacquered and rush seat Dining Chair I
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Dining Chair
Most probably Made in Italy 1970/80’s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
6 Curved Plywood Dining Chairs by Molteni in the style of Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Roma, IT
A set of six chairs produced in Italy by the historic Molteni company, dating back to the 70s and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 31.3 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Ralph Lauren Style Cerused Rattan Bamboo Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
organic modern style by O-Asian designs. O-Asian made rattan furniture for Ralph Lauren in the 80's and 90
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Faux Bois Louis XV Style Chairs In Purple - a Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
have no labels, we can’t determine exact age, we believe they are from the 80’s. They were custom
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Magnificent Pair Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Milo Baughman style rosewood swivel chairs by Selig. These fine and rare chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 25 in W 33 in D 33 in
Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage triple strand rattan sofa and chair in the style of Heywood Wakefield with
Category
Early 20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 63.5 in D 32.5 in
Large Scale French Louis XV Style Carved Fruitwood Tooled Leather Bergere Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful large scale French styled fruitwood leather bergere chair in very good
Category
Late 20th Century Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
H 45 in W 28 in D 32 in
Vintage Jaymar Sculptural Chairs After Louis Durot & Pierre Paulin
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
remarkable with its rounded, angled back and sloping arms a chair that’s made to resemble a ribbon, style
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Rare Pair of Valentino Wicker Chairs, 1970s
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare pair of Valentino wicker chairs, 1970s
Very rare pair of rattan and wicker chairs made in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Maison Jansen Style Rare French Midcentury Patio Swan Chairs Set of 6
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Proud to present a rare set of French patio chairs in the style of Maison Jansen. Not documented
Category
Vintage 1960s European Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Europe today.
We are in love with these iconic chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Europe today.
We are in love with these iconic chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
States and Europe today.
We are in love with these iconic chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Art Deco dining chairs, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia, set of 6
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These dining chairs were made in the ART DECO style in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
!!! Want to add a little splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
are in love with these iconic armed dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet and
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Leather and Plywood Dining Chairs in the Style of Mobil Girgi, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an ergonomic shape found in the late 80's projects of the Venetian spouses.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.5 in W 19.25 in D 18.5 in
Contemporary Modern Jeeves Chair in Brown Fabric and Metal by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jeeves - 21st century designed by Collector Studio chair fabric brown
The Jeeves series features
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2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 34 in W 20 in D 21 in
1980s Post Modern Segis Italia Black Plastic & Chrome Charlie Side Chairs Set 4
By Loewenstein, Segis, Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini
Located in Topeka, KS
SEATING!!!! The design was introduced in the 80’s and created well into the 2000’s, but ours were part of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.25 in W 21.75 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 Postmodern Black and Wood Chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker, 1980s
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous pair of Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. NOTE: We have two sets
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Mid-century chair EMC Furniture 60's
By EMC Furniture
Located in GOOR, NL
Expertly crafted in the iconic mid-century style, the Mid-century chair EMC Furniture 60's is the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
A Pair of Brass Greek Key Chairs Designed by Bernhard Rohne for Master Craft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Palm Desert, CA
table. These chairs would shine in an eclectic interior where different styles are welcomed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Postmodern Black and Wood Chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker, 1980s--2 pcs
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous pair of Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. NOTE: We have two sets
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Post-Modern Object Chair Leda by Angela Oedekoven, no 26, limited edition of 50
By Angela Oedekoven, Cremer & Cremer
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
80s, visually. this makes the chair an ideal object for design aficionados – or simply for an eclectic
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Mid-century Office Chairs by Stol Kamnik Bauhause Style 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A pair of beautiful office chairs by Stol Kamnik were made in the mid-80s in Yugoslavia (designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
1980s Postmodern Beige Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madison, WI
Fantastic Postmodern Vintage 80's gorgeous leather swivel chairs.
Very Sexy chairs!!
Sold
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Caramel Brown Leather Lounge Chairs by Stendig 1960s
By Stendig Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This stunning pair of vintage mid century modern lounge chairs were produced by Stendig circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rocking Chair in Oak with Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking Chair in Oak with Newly Reupholstered Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
2 x 1986 Mark Singer EUROKA Leather/ Campaign Folding Chair Glider MOMA Modern
By Mark Singer
Located in WEERT, NL
Euroka Folding Rocking Chair by Mark Singer for Melamede Vintage 80's Modernist. “Euroka” Rocking
Category
Vintage 1980s American Other Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
Cognac Leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm lounge chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
While his mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Nicoletti Salotti Italian Leather Chair in Gorgeous Cream circa 1970
By Nicoletti Salotti, Natuzzi
Located in Portland, OR
leather chair in gorgeous a off-white cream. A statement piece in your living room or anywhere you decide
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33 in W 46 in D 34 in
Les Amisco Memphis Ellipse Metal and Black Leather Rocking Chair
By Les Industries Amisco
Located in Basel, BS
Fantastic, and very Rare MCM Post-Modern, Memphis style rocker made in Canada by Les Amisco in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Topeka, KS
business. His Danish modern style characteristic is in his tables, sideboards, and chairs. He moved to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 40 in W 30.5 in D 32 in
Michael Graves Postmodern Club or Lounge Chairs by David Edward Company
By David Edward, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Topeka, KS
the Year. The chairs are comprised of the signature postmodern rounded style of Graves with rounded
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
The simple and refined aesthetic of this chair stems from Ole Wanscher’s reinvention of classic
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.49 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
– despite its name – in many ways transcends the word ‘modern’. These chairs have a style that can be
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.49 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
smoothened, creating his iconic chairs. As a pioneer of the modernist style, often described as “organic
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.3 in W 41.74 in D 45.67 in
Postmodern dining chairs in steel and white leather, Belgium 1980s
By belgochrom
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A unique set of six postmodern dining chairs by Belgochrom from the 80s upholstered in white
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Arrben Italy dining room chairs, black leather with leather armrests.
By Arrben
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
of the 80s with our vintage dining room chairs from Arrben Italy. These chairs combine an elegant
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan and Reed Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
sculpted reed ribbon back rest. The cushions are black with a postmodern, 80s style pink and blue fabric.
Category
1990s Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Reed
Set of 6, Postmodern Channel Back Velour Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Basel, BS
This is a very fabulous set of 6 unique designers Sculptural, vintage 70's / 80's Stylish
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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An assortment of 80s style chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 80s style chairs — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 333 antique and vintage 80s style chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 82 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 80s style chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 80s style chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 80s style chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Anqa Studios and De Sede are consistently popular.
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- What is a Parsons-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
- What style is a bouclé chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024There is no single style for a bouclé chair. The term bouclé actually refers to a type of upholstery made up of looped yarns. You can find it on many different kinds of accent chairs, including mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Louis XVI pieces. Explore a diverse assortment of bouclé chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What is a Morris-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Morris-style chair is a type of furniture used for seating. The name comes from Morris & Company, the original manufacturer of the chair. It features a boxy reclining backrest, a matching upholstered seat cushion and wide wooden arms. Shop a selection of Morris-style chairs on 1stDibs.
- What style is a spool chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Spool chairs are associated with a number of furniture styles. Early examples date back to the Italian Renaissance, but the heavily carved chairs became popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid 18th century. You'll find a collection of spool chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Cassina Argyle Chair is in the style of Art Nouveau but its design lands between the Arts and Crafts era and the Art Deco style, giving it an interesting appearance that is difficult to pigeonhole. This chair was commissioned for the Argyle Street Tearooms, which gives it its name. Shop a collection of Art Nouveau furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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