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Edward Wormley "a Chair" for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare chair in mahogany with solid brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Edward Wormley "a Chair" for Dunbar
Edward Wormley "a Chair" for Dunbar

Edward Wormley "a Chair" for Dunbar

H 29.75 in W 21 in D 25 in
Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll
By Donald Knorr
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare chair by Donald Knorr for Knoll. Great modernist design, bent sheet metal with solid rod
Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll
Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll

Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll

H 29 in W 20 in D 19 in
Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Located in Accrington, GB
A rare chair dating to the early part of the 20th century. We think the chair was a teachers chair
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Country Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm

H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in
1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique and rare pair of rocking chairs by Paoli Chair Company which was founded in 1926, and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair
1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair

1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair

H 38 in W 22.5 in D 35 in
Pair of Stackable Model A 1250 Montana Chairs, by Thonet, 1930
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
Schwanzer Viennese Stacking Chair manufactured by Thonet 30 years later and now highly sort after. A rare
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Pair of Stackable Model A 1250 Montana Chairs, by Thonet, 1930
Pair of Stackable Model A 1250 Montana Chairs, by Thonet, 1930

Pair of Stackable Model A 1250 Montana Chairs, by Thonet, 1930

H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and unusual carved and gilt corner chair of the Louis XVI period. The frame is totally
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair
A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair

A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair

H 33 in W 21 in D 26 in
Ralph Rye for Dunbar Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Orange Knoll Fabric
By Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare chair prototype – the “Rye Chair” by Ralph Rye for Dunbar / Dux Furniture. Circa 1970. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ralph Rye for Dunbar Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Orange Knoll Fabric
Ralph Rye for Dunbar Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Orange Knoll Fabric

Ralph Rye for Dunbar Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Orange Knoll Fabric

H 34.25 in W 24.25 in D 30 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare piece indeed. A 3/4 scale, factory-made contour lounge chair. Only 40" Long! This
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.
Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.

Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.

H 27 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s
Category

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

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s

Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s

H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 35.04 in
Rare Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Waalwijk, NL
rare set of mid-century dining chairs model J3063 crafted by Ole Wanscher. Drawing inspiration from an
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rare Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
Rare Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak

Rare Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak

H 34.26 in W 25.4 in D 25.01 in
A rare Antique Beech Wood X Framed Cane back Arm chair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A rare Antique Beech Wood X Framed Cane back Arm chair. With its unusual Savonarola looking frame
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Beech

A rare Antique Beech Wood X Framed Cane back Arm chair
A rare Antique Beech Wood X Framed Cane back Arm chair

A rare Antique Beech Wood X Framed Cane back Arm chair

H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard
By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare set of Four Petite Louis XV Painted & Parcel Gilt Side Chairs Stamped Tillard
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard
A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard

A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard

H 33.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, GB
Otherwise known as the Passmore armchair after the settlement they were most probably designed for at Tavistock place - this version exhibits all the attributes one would find from a...
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback
A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback

A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback

H 45.28 in W 23.82 in D 22.84 in
Rare Pastoe 'Flamingo' Chair, 1958
By Adriaan Dekker, Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1958 'Flamingo' chair, designed by Cees Braakman & Adriaan Dekker and manufactured by Tomado
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pastoe 'Flamingo' Chair, 1958
Rare Pastoe 'Flamingo' Chair, 1958

Rare Pastoe 'Flamingo' Chair, 1958

H 31.75 in W 31 in D 24.5 in
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Located in New York, NY
furniture design and a very rare find. The chair's metal mechanism allows the user to adjust the backrest to
Category

Antique 18th Century Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV

Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV

H 45.5 in W 27 in D 41 in
George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts Philippines Cane Chair with Serpentine Back
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts walnut high back 'Philippines begere chair'. The serpentine
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts Philippines Cane Chair with Serpentine Back
George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts Philippines Cane Chair with Serpentine Back

George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts Philippines Cane Chair with Serpentine Back

H 49 in W 19 in D 21.75 in
Rare Blue Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969
By Domus Danica, O.D. Møbler A-S, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Haderslev, DK
Playful, Space Age and super rare collectors piece by Nanna Ditzel for OD Møbler / Domus Danica
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Rare Blue Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969
Rare Blue Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969

Rare Blue Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969

H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A small-scale slipper chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Brass frames with hidden rollers
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair
Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair

Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair

H 26.5 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Rare Thonet A 562 Chairs by Otto Prutscher
By Otto Prutscher, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Extremely rare chairs by famous Viennese architect Otto Prutscher. Interestingly designed backrest
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Rare Thonet A 562 Chairs by Otto Prutscher
Pair of Rare Thonet A 562 Chairs by Otto Prutscher

Pair of Rare Thonet A 562 Chairs by Otto Prutscher

H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Museum piece. A very rare model that has been in production only for a few years and only very
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21

H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
form. The whole above curved- x-form bases. The chairs boast their original, black-and-taupe canvas
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs
Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs

Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs

H 42.75 in W 27.25 in D 20 in
A rare set of Gio Ponti dining chairs.
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Milanese collector who received the chairs from her deceased mother.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A rare set of Gio Ponti dining chairs.
A rare set of Gio Ponti dining chairs.

A rare set of Gio Ponti dining chairs.

H 34 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair
By Rudolph Schindler
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Discover a rare and exquisite piece of design history with this Rudolph M. Schindler dining chair
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair
Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair

Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair

H 28.75 in W 20 in D 21 in
Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare chair Anglo-Indian, 19th century. In teak wood with Ivo... inlays, decorated with plant
Category

Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century
Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century

Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century

H 37.21 in W 31.5 in D 21.07 in
Guglielmo Veronesi, Rare "Perla" Slipper Chairs, Shearling and Wood Italy, 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sheepskin and wood slipper chairs with ottoman, model "Perla", designed by Guglielmo
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Guglielmo Veronesi, Rare "Perla" Slipper Chairs, Shearling and Wood Italy, 1950s
Guglielmo Veronesi, Rare "Perla" Slipper Chairs, Shearling and Wood Italy, 1950s

Guglielmo Veronesi, Rare "Perla" Slipper Chairs, Shearling and Wood Italy, 1950s

H 28 in W 21 in D 25.25 in
Rare Piet Hein Eek "Champagne Chairs"
By Piet Hein Eek
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare chairs specially made by Piet Hein Eek in a very small quantity for a champagne bar in
Category

1990s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Piet Hein Eek "Champagne Chairs"
Rare Piet Hein Eek "Champagne Chairs"

Rare Piet Hein Eek "Champagne Chairs"

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 in
William Birch. Liberty & Co retailer. A rare rush seat child's chair
By Liberty & Co., William Birch
Located in London, GB
William Birch. Retailed by Liberty and Co. A rare rush seat childs chair with a boy sat on a
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

William Birch. Liberty & Co retailer. A rare rush seat child's chair
William Birch. Liberty & Co retailer. A rare rush seat child's chair

William Birch. Liberty & Co retailer. A rare rush seat child's chair

H 28.35 in W 16.93 in D 12.8 in
A rare Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned details
By Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock. A rare Aesthetic Movement Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned
Category

Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

A rare Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned details
A rare Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned details

A rare Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned details

H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Sculptural and Organic Easy Chair in the Manner of G.A Berg Produced in Sweden
By G.A. Berg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair in the manner of G.A Berg. Produced in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Sculptural and Organic Easy Chair in the Manner of G.A Berg Produced in Sweden
Sculptural and Organic Easy Chair in the Manner of G.A Berg Produced in Sweden

Sculptural and Organic Easy Chair in the Manner of G.A Berg Produced in Sweden

H 42.13 in W 28.75 in D 33.47 in
Rob Parry Rare Chair, circa 1950
By Gelderland, Robert Parry
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Midcentury industrial chair designed by Rob Parry, circa 1950 in Holland. It features a black
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rob Parry Rare Chair, circa 1950
Rob Parry Rare Chair, circa 1950

Rob Parry Rare Chair, circa 1950

No Reserve
H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 19.3 in
Rare Ib Kodod Larsen Slipper Chair
By Poul Jensen
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A lesser known slipper chair by Ib Kofod Larsen. The pitch and breadth of this chair allows for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Rare Ib Kodod Larsen Slipper Chair
Rare Ib Kodod Larsen Slipper Chair

Rare Ib Kodod Larsen Slipper Chair

H 28 in W 25 in D 30 in
A Rare Set of 6 Sycamore Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Paris, FR
Six beautiful and rare chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Sycamore, Upholstery

A Rare Set of 6 Sycamore Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
A Rare Set of 6 Sycamore Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega

A Rare Set of 6 Sycamore Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega

H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Rare Set of 6 Robert A.M. Stern Bodleian Dining Chairs in Natural Cherry for HBF
By Robert A.M. Stern, HBF
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare set of six Robert A.M. Stern Architects designed dining chairs from his Bodleian chair series
Category

1990s American Classical Greek Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Rare Set of 6 Robert A.M. Stern Bodleian Dining Chairs in Natural Cherry for HBF
Rare Set of 6 Robert A.M. Stern Bodleian Dining Chairs in Natural Cherry for HBF

Rare Set of 6 Robert A.M. Stern Bodleian Dining Chairs in Natural Cherry for HBF

H 36.75 in W 28 in D 26 in
Hickory Chair Furniture Co Neoclassical Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hartville, OH
6 Neoclassical Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs with Hand Carved and Silver Leaf accents
Category

Early 2000s North American Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hickory Chair Furniture Co Neoclassical Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs
Hickory Chair Furniture Co Neoclassical Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs

Hickory Chair Furniture Co Neoclassical Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs

H 37.5 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely rare mid-19th century English country Tavern chair, or high clerks chair, having
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair

H 41 in W 25 in D 25 in
Rare Anglo-Raj Childs Chair or Slipper Chair circa 1890
Located in Bellport, NY
A rare find in this magnificent Anglo-Indian Raj handcrafted child's chair,or slipper chair. Made
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Anglo-Raj Childs Chair or Slipper Chair circa 1890
Rare Anglo-Raj Childs Chair or Slipper Chair circa 1890

Rare Anglo-Raj Childs Chair or Slipper Chair circa 1890

H 31.5 in W 28 in D 22 in
Rare Monoxyle Chair of Swedish Primitive Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This Rare Monoxyle Armchair is a unique piece of Vintage furniture in Brutaliste style, made of a
Category

20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Monoxyle Chair of Swedish Primitive Style
Rare Monoxyle Chair of Swedish Primitive Style

Rare Monoxyle Chair of Swedish Primitive Style

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
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

Rare Pair of Valentino Wicker Chairs, 1970s
Rare Pair of Valentino Wicker Chairs, 1970s

Rare Pair of Valentino Wicker Chairs, 1970s

H 44.5 in W 44.38 in D 26.5 in
Rare Tom Dixon Grab Chair Design EPS Chair Polystyrene Chair O-BASF Brutalist
By Tom Dixon
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful rare chair by Tom Dixon and manufactured by EPS 2006 "Grab Chair" Made from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

Rare Tom Dixon Grab Chair Design EPS Chair Polystyrene Chair O-BASF Brutalist
Rare Tom Dixon Grab Chair Design EPS Chair Polystyrene Chair O-BASF Brutalist

Rare Tom Dixon Grab Chair Design EPS Chair Polystyrene Chair O-BASF Brutalist

H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Rare Adrian Pearsall Split Reed Wing Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Rare pencil reed wing chair by Comfort Designs under Adrian Pearsall. In the designer's signature
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Adrian Pearsall Split Reed Wing Chair
Rare Adrian Pearsall Split Reed Wing Chair

Rare Adrian Pearsall Split Reed Wing Chair

H 37 in W 28 in D 27 in
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
. Rare. This chair was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair

H 17 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
A Rare Pair of Fiberglass Karate Swivel Lounge Chairs by Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of "Karate" Swivel Lounge Chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne. The chair's frame is
Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

A Rare Pair of Fiberglass Karate Swivel Lounge Chairs by Michel Cadestin
A Rare Pair of Fiberglass Karate Swivel Lounge Chairs by Michel Cadestin

A Rare Pair of Fiberglass Karate Swivel Lounge Chairs by Michel Cadestin

H 34.5 in W 37.5 in D 35 in
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category

Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

H 39 in W 14.5 in D 35 in
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category

Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair

H 35 in W 16 in D 30 in
Rare Danish Oak Side Chair by A. Hovmand Olsen for A.R. Klingeberg & Søn, 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small easy chair fashioned of stained oak. Upholstery in hand embroidered wool. It was designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Danish Oak Side Chair by A. Hovmand Olsen for A.R. Klingeberg & Søn, 1950s
Rare Danish Oak Side Chair by A. Hovmand Olsen for A.R. Klingeberg & Søn, 1950s

Rare Danish Oak Side Chair by A. Hovmand Olsen for A.R. Klingeberg & Søn, 1950s

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Nice condition with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New plywood on seat.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911

H 35.83 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Rare 1970s Urano Palma sculptural throne chair
By Urano Palma
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Extraordinary perforated (drilled) "worm-eaten" beech wood, Italy, 1970s In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Urano Palma was born in Varese in 1936. After ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare 1970s Urano Palma sculptural throne chair
Rare 1970s Urano Palma sculptural throne chair

Rare 1970s Urano Palma sculptural throne chair

H 47.45 in W 25.99 in D 21.07 in
A Rare Set of Five diminuitive Portuguese Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Extremely Rare Set of Five Portuguese Armchairs Mid 18th Century Same chair is in the National
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Louis XV Chairs

A Rare Set of Five diminuitive Portuguese Armchairs
A Rare Set of Five diminuitive Portuguese Armchairs

A Rare Set of Five diminuitive Portuguese Armchairs

H 30 in W 23 in D 18 in
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
it's named, this rare chair features large rolled arms and an hourglass shaped base. A stunning piece
Category

Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair

H 59.5 in W 45 in D 23 in
2 Rare Albert Haberer Dining Chairs from 1950
By Albert Haberer
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This rare set of 2 dining chairs are designed by Albert Haberer and manufactured by Hermann Fleiner
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech, Cherry

2 Rare Albert Haberer Dining Chairs from 1950
2 Rare Albert Haberer Dining Chairs from 1950

2 Rare Albert Haberer Dining Chairs from 1950

H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 LOV Oosterbeek Chairs by J.A. Muntendam, 1920s, Hague School, Modernist
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a rare set of Modernist dining chairs, attributed to J.A. Muntendam — who was the
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 LOV Oosterbeek Chairs by J.A. Muntendam, 1920s, Hague School, Modernist
Set of 4 LOV Oosterbeek Chairs by J.A. Muntendam, 1920s, Hague School, Modernist

Set of 4 LOV Oosterbeek Chairs by J.A. Muntendam, 1920s, Hague School, Modernist

H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
6 Rare Albert Haberer Dining Chairs from 1950
By Albert Haberer
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This rare set of 6 dining chairs are designed by Albert Haberer and manufactured by Hermann Fleiner
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Beech, Cherry

6 Rare Albert Haberer Dining Chairs from 1950
6 Rare Albert Haberer Dining Chairs from 1950

6 Rare Albert Haberer Dining Chairs from 1950

H 35.04 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 18th Century Portuguese Chair in Walnut High-backed armchair à la reine in walnut, molded and
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO
Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO

Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO

H 47.45 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Set of Three Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs, 1970s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of three rare chairs, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1970s. Wood with metal legs. Space age style
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs, 1970s
Set of Three Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs, 1970s

Set of Three Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs, 1970s

H 35.24 in W 20.28 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Russell Woodard Sculptural Lounge Chairs in a Rare Form, circa 1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural mesh lounge chairs in an unusual form
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Russell Woodard Sculptural Lounge Chairs in a Rare Form, circa 1960
Pair of Russell Woodard Sculptural Lounge Chairs in a Rare Form, circa 1960

Pair of Russell Woodard Sculptural Lounge Chairs in a Rare Form, circa 1960

H 30.25 in W 28 in D 25 in
Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900 A very nice antique Swiss nutwood chair
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900

Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900

H 35.83 in W 18.31 in D 15.75 in
Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Rustic Single Chair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 17th century of the period Louis XIV Italian antique rustic chair in solid walnut wood
Category

Antique 1650s Italian Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Rustic Single Chair
Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Rustic Single Chair

Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Rustic Single Chair

H 38.59 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Awesome and Rare Scandinavian Wooden Childs Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A shapely and expressive children's wooden chair brought from Scandinavia. We have only cleaned
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Awesome and Rare Scandinavian Wooden Childs Chair, 1960s
Awesome and Rare Scandinavian Wooden Childs Chair, 1960s

Awesome and Rare Scandinavian Wooden Childs Chair, 1960s

H 21.26 in W 13 in D 12.21 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Armless Easy Chair, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern; cane; teak; wood; rattan; side chair; dining room chair; This very rare armless easy chair by
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Armless Easy Chair, Chandigarh, 1955
Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Armless Easy Chair, Chandigarh, 1955

Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Armless Easy Chair, Chandigarh, 1955

H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather
By Sauerbruch Hutton
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Model Munich chair designed by Sauerbruch Hutton. Manufactured by ClassiCon. This object is a
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather
Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather

H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
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A Rare Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal a rare chair for your home. Each a rare chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are 16980 variations of the antique or vintage a rare chair you’re looking for, while we also have 143 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect a rare chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each a rare chair bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made a rare chair over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Hans J. Wegner and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an A Rare Chair?

The average selling price for an a rare chair at 1stDibs is $5,082, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $100,000,000 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.

Questions About A Rare Chair
  • How rare is emerald?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Emeralds are quite rare. This gemstone is rarer and more expensive than a diamond.
  • Why are Birkins so rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Birkins are so rare because of a range of factors. Each is handmade by a single expert craftsperson at the celebrated French luxury house Hermès, so this is going to limit how many can be produced in a year. A limited assortment of leathers and colors is released annually, and bags made in exotic skins such as lizard, ostrich and porosus and niloticus crocodile are exceedingly rare. Demand for the bags is astronomically high because the Birkin, which debuted in 1984, is considered an iconic design and is a coveted item all over the world. Additionally, customers are required to have a purchase history with Hermès in order to buy a new Birkin, and the company only allows boutiques to purchase a specified number of Birkins bi-annually. And Birkins are among the most expensive handbags in the world, so this isn’t an accessory that you’re going to see everyday. Shop an assortment of Hermès Birkin bags on 1stDibs.
  • Is a black pearl rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because black pearls only form when sand is trapped in a specific type of oyster, the Tahitian black-lipped Pinctada, they are very rare. Black pearls occur once in every 10,000 pearls.
  • Is ostrich leather rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Compared to cow, calfskin and lambskin leathers, ostrich leather is rare. However, many luxury fashion houses like Hermés, Louis Vuitton and Gucci use ostrich leather as a material. Shop a selection of ostrich leather handbags, shoes and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • Is Rhodolite Garnet rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Certain quality rhodolite garnets are very rare. The most valuable rhodolites are “spirit color” or medium-high saturation, medium tone, pinkish red gemstone.
  • Is the Hermès Kelly rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Hermès Kelly bags are very rare and highly sought after, due to their iconic style status associated with actress and Princess of Monoco, Grace Kelly. Because of this, there is an exclusive waitlist for releases of new Kelly bags. Shop a wide range of professionally authenticated Hermès Kelly bags from top boutiques worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • Are moss agates rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, moss agates are considered one of the rarest types of agates available. Moss agate gets its name from a mineral inclusion of deep green hues that mimics the look of moss within the gemstone. Browse a selection of moss agate jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • Is So Black Chanel rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Generally, So Black Chanel handbags are rare. The term refers to bags that feature black leather and matching black hardware. For each collection, Chanel produces handbags in a set range of colors, and usually only a limited number of bags like the Chanel Classic Flap Bag and Chanel Boy Bag are available in So Black. Because the seasonal selection is small and there is usually great demand for the black-on-black bags, it can be hard to find one at a Chanel boutique. However, you can often buy them on trusted online platforms. Explore a variety of Chanel So Black bags on 1stDibs.
  • How rare is the Rolex Daytona?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In general, the Rolex Daytona models are rare because the luxury Swiss watchmaker only produces limited runs of each one. Some models are rarer than others due to their popularity. You'll find a selection of Rolex Daytona watches on 1stDibs.
  • Is the green Submariner rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, most collectors consider the green Submariner to be rare. Although Rolex uses the green dial on many dressier timepieces, the luxury watchmaker only occasionally offers sportier watches like the Submariner in the color. When Rolex did make green Submariners, production numbers tended to be limited. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Rolex Submariner watches.
  • Are Rolex Submariners rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Rolex Submariners are rare depends on the model number. Some are easier to find than others due to increased production. Examples of rare models include the ref. 5517, the honeycomb dial ref. 6204 and the ref. 6538. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Rolex Submariner watches.
  • Are music boxes rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.
  • Are Muzo emeralds rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Muzo emeralds are rare. Mined from the Muzo area of Columbia, Muzo emeralds are known for their bold, green hue and utmost quality, making them a popular choice for jewelry collectors. You’ll find a selection of authentic Muzo emerald jewelry pieces on 1stDibs.
  • Are coral fossils rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not coral fossils are rare depends on their specific type. Agatized coral that comes from chalcedony quartz is rare, while others are more common. You'll find a collection of coral fossil decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Why are Rolex Daytonas so rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Rolex Daytonas are rare because the luxury Swiss watchmaker produced a limited number each year, and demand for the watch has historically been high. In 1962, Rolex was named official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway, the home of American stock-car racing. The following year, it introduced the Cosmograph reference 6239, or the Rolex Daytona, in honor of the partnership. Shop a variety of Rolex Daytona watches on 1stDibs.
  • Is a star sapphire rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, a star sapphire is rarer than other types of sapphires. The gemstones get their name from the natural starburst effect that appears on their faces when you view them under a single overhead light. On 1stDibs, shop a range of star sapphire gemstone jewelry.
  • How rare is a natural emerald?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A completely natural emerald is rare. Often, emeralds go through treatments to enhance their appearance or durability. Compared to diamonds, emeralds are actually 20 times rarer. While they’re rare, emeralds are gemstones to purchase if you’re on a budget because they appear larger than a diamond of the same carat weight due to their lower density. Emeralds are believed by many to symbolize royalty, love and mysticism. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of emerald jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Is the Rolex “Root Beer” rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex never made a “Root Beer” watch. It did make a color combination of a brown dial and brown insert, and the inserts are sometimes called root beer bezels. The Rolesor Root Beer GMT-Master became the unofficial root beer Rolex in the 1970s but it had other nicknames too. It’s these early iterations of this watch that are considered rare, but the color combination is not as rare as the Root Beer GMTs are. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from top sellers around the world.
  • Is a cat's eye stone rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the cat’s eye chrysoberyl gem is extremely rare. The highly sought after stone is only found in a few deposits in the world. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Which Royal Doulton figurines are rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Many Royal Doulton figurines are rare. Among them are prototypes, which usually feature markings that say "Factory Proof," "Design Sample," "Survey Figure" or "Property of Royal Doulton Tableware produced for sale." Limited-edition figurines and older ones in exceptional condition also tend to be rarer. Some examples of rare and highly sought-after Royal Doulton figurines include the RailRoad Guard, designed by B. Harper; the Virginia HN2844, made in 1978; the Rose Garden HN4559, produced in 1994; and Juno and the Peacock HN2827, circa 1984. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Royal Doulton figurines.

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