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Early 20th century Gillows Design Chair in Mahogany
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
‘Venus’ shells, carved ears above ball and claw feet. This antique chair retains its original finish and
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Early 20th Century English Antique Design Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Original Club Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
pleat designed. Chairs are early design, horse Hair and springs interior.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Pair of Gillows Regency hall chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
typical Gillows design, chairs retain their original patina with no breaks.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Design Chair
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Thonet Bentwood Cane Bistro or Side Chair, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Thonet bentwood cane cafe or side chair, 1920's
This iconic design chair has a sturdy yet
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1920s European Bauhaus Antique Design Chair
Materials
Cane, Beech
Three-Legged Chair Design Dieter Waeckerlin for Idealheim
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Munster, NRW
Three-legged chair design Dieter Waeckerlin for Idealheim. Beautifully designed chair from the
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1660s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Chrome
Antique English Spinning Wheel Chair Carved Oak Hall Fireplace Hearth Chair
Located in Shreveport, LA
chair seat, which sits upon four British turned legs.
Clients love these hard-to-find design chairs for
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Antique Design Chair
Materials
Oak
H 37.5 in W 13.75 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Gilt and Carved 19th Century Cane Upholstered Bergere Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
along the base, carved and decorated legs and arms. A beautifully designed chair with a removable
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Design Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
No Reserve
H 31 in W 27 in D 23 in
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1927, Set of 6
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
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The "MR10" is one of the most iconic design chairs of all time, introduced for the first time in 1927
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Steel
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 30.32 in
Thonet Antique Bentwood Cradle, Early 1900s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Cathedral City, CA
contemporary and modern styles and whose functional and exquisitely designed chairs are still being
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Design Chair
Materials
Bentwood
18th C. Pair of Italian Neoclassical Paint Decorated Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
designed chairs are supported by two tapered square back legs and two carved rosettes above two tapered
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Design Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique French 18th-century dining table with drawer and cutting board
Located in Harderwijk, NL
they savor their dinner.
Whether you pair this table with antique, sheep leather, or modern design
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Mid-18th Century Antique Design Chair
Materials
Wood
H 30.91 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Louis XVI Pale Grey-Painted Console
Located in Kittery Point, ME
, but slowly the curved line of Rococo was replaced by a simpler and more severe rectilinear design
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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Design Chair
Materials
Marble
1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
PVC, Walnut
Chairs Designed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 12 chairs designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Walnut wood with inlay and chenille
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Design Chair
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Belgo Chrom Chairs Steel Design Memphis Style, 1980s
By belgochrom
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
statement piece in a living room, bedroom, or even a stylish office setting. The chair's sleek design makes
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1880s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair, Designed by Kay Fisker
By Kay Fisker
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lounge chair, designed by Kay Fisker,
Denmark, 1930’s.
Mahogany frame and brown leather
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Chair Fretwork Design Chippendale, circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany chair Fretwork design Chippendale, circa 1870-1880
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Design Chair
Materials
Mahogany
H 36.25 in W 21.63 in D 17 in
FINE ANTIQUE CARVED ViCTORIAN BURGERMEISTER CHAIR 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN DESIGN
Located in GB
exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th Jacobean design
Please note
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Design Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 30.12 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Pair of 19th Century Gothic Design Pitch Pine Hall Chairs
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of 19th century pitch pine gothic hall chairs of great design, the side supports with lancet
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19th Century English Antique Design Chair
Materials
Pine
Gabriel Viardot , Solid Palisander Chair with Bronzes Design, 19th Century
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gabriel Viardot (attributed to), solid palisander chair with bronzes design, 19th century
Ancient
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Design Chair
Materials
Palisander
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
Denmark, 1914
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1910s Danish Antique Design Chair
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
Denmark, 1914
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1910s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs designed by J. Hoffmann, Model No. 811
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This this set of six exquisite dining chairs was crafted by renowned designer Josef Hoffmann and
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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Bentwood
French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 18th century French Musician's chairs, Diminutive chair or stools each in a Swedish paint
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Design Chair
Materials
Wood
H 24 in W 14.5 in D 17.5 in
Restored Beige French Art Deco Chair, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
French Art Deco chairs, designed by Jules Leleu.
Material: Mahogany
Completely restored, surface
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Design Chair
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb quality late 19th century walnut double chair back sofa / settee after a George II design
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1880s English George II Antique Design Chair
Materials
Walnut
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Design Pink Silk Wood Dining Chairs, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Dining chairs
2 available.
Manufactured by
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Silk, Cane, Wood
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Rare Set of Four Wrought Iron Chairs with Star Design, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and uncommon set of four riveted wrought-iron chairs of unusual design, with cutout star
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Early 20th Century French Antique Design Chair
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 22.45 in
Czech Art Deco Chairs, 4 Pcs, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1940s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Art Deco chairs, 4 pieces.
Material: Combination of beech and walnut veneer.
Period: 1940
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Design Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Beech, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Restored French Art Deco Chairs Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929, 2 Pieces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of French Art Deco chairs designed by Jules Leleu.
Material: Rosewood / palisander
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Design Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Rosewood
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 26.38 in
Queen Anne Eclectic Set, Unique Set of Six chairs, Each in Different Design
By Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful set of 6 Queen Anne chairs. Made of eight different style of chairs.
This group was
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Design Chair
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
H 41.15 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic collectible chair by famous German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet. Bentwood frame
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Design Chair
Materials
Bentwood
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H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
Falcon chair, design Sigurd Ressell, wood and brown leather version
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Falcon chair designed by the Norwegian designer Sigurd Ressell (1920-2010) and produced by the
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1870s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Beech
1930s Gino Levi Montalcini Italian Design Rationalist Wood Lounge Chair
By Gino Levi-Montalcini
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare rationalist lounge chair
Italy, 1927.
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1920s Italian Rustic Antique Design Chair
Materials
Wood
H 42.52 in W 29.93 in D 29.14 in
David Bromberg designed Swedish Art Deco pair of Elm lounge chairs
By David Blomberg
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Swedish art deco elm wood lounge chairs detail with strips of mahogany veneer
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Elm, Mahogany
Stunning Edwardian Set Of Ten Dining Chairs , Chippindale Design
Located in Crawley, GB
. The Chippindale design adds an extra touch of luxury to this already stunning set. These chairs are
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Design Chair
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Hill House 1 Chair, Designed by Charles Rennie Machintosh, Italy 80s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Lucija, SI
Gorgeous Hill House 1 Chair was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in the year 1902.
This is
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
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H 55.52 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
De Stijl Movement Design Red Chair Attributed to Jan Wils, 1920's Netherlands
By Jan Wils
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Very Rare Early 20th Century 'De Stijl Movement' Dutch Modernist Design Side Chair attributed to
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1920s Dutch De Stijl Antique Design Chair
Materials
Beech, Oak, Plywood
H 37.01 in W 17.92 in D 18.51 in
Robert Mallet-Stevens Tubular Stacking Chairs, Stevens Designs, Model 222, 1928
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in London, GB
evoked in his iconic Model 222 tubular chairs. The design was initially created for Mallet-Steven’s
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1920s French Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in
Set of twelve dining chairs ‘The Red Chair’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of twelve dining chairs ‘The Red Chair’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
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1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Norwegian Rosewood 60s 'Darby' Dining Chairs Designed By Torbjörn Afdal
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Set of Four Norwegian 60s 'Darby' Dining Chairs Designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo
A set of
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1650s Antique Design Chair
Materials
Rosewood
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
1910's Dutch Modernism Design Amsterdam School Dining Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage very Rare early Dutch Modernism Design Amsterdam School Dining Chair set of 4. Made in the
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1910s Dutch Other Antique Design Chair
Materials
Fabric, Oak
E W Pugin. Gothic Revival oak chair designed for the Granville Hotel in Ramsgate
By Edward Welby Pugin
Located in London, GB
E. Welby Pugin. A Gothic Revival oak chair design can be found in the Public Record Office, Kew
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Design Chair
Materials
Oak
H 30.52 in W 20.08 in D 16.34 in
Set of 14 1920’s Queen Anne Design Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 14 1920's Queen Anne design dining chairs circa 1920.
Set comprises of 12 single chairs
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Early 20th Century Swedish Queen Anne Antique Design Chair
Materials
Beech, Paint
Six Monk Chairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
wonderful set of 6 Monk Chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974.
Wood
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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Arts and Crafts carver chairs designed by G.M. Ellwood 1905
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in Petworth, GB
A pair of carver chairs in oak with decorative stylised flower inlay of pewter and green stained
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Design Chair
Materials
Oak
Collectible Design "Peak of a Century" by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Simple farmers chair, cut, abroad, painted. A good example for Staabs work of functional art
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Early 1800s German Black Forest Antique Design Chair
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
6 Chaises Collection "Lune D'argent", Pascal Mourgue, Design 1985
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in LE THILLAY, FR
6 Chaises design 1985 collection "Lune d'Argent", Pascal Mourgue vintage. Structure en fil et tôle
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1880s Antique Design Chair
Materials
Steel
Pair of Thonet B403 Designed by F. Kramer in 1927, Bauhaus
By Ferdinand Kramer
Located in Vienna, Austria
The architect and designer Ferdinand Kramer designed the chair B403 for Thonet in1927.
Developed
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Design Chair
Materials
Bentwood
Jørgen Kastholm chair. JK 9350 Designed in 1973 for Kill.
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Hamburg, HH
Jørgen Kastholm rollable office chair for Kill International model JK 9350
Swiveling five-star
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Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Fritz Hansen/Hans Wegner Frederick Sieck Designed Set of Six Dining/Office Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Westport, CT
Fritz Hansen Frederick Sieck set of six, black lacquer black Naugahyde chrome, chairs with original
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Design Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
Georgian Revival Eclectic Set, Unique Set English Style Each in Different Design
By Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful set of 6 chairs and two armchairs. Made of eight different style of chairs.
This
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Design Chair
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
H 38.59 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam, 1930s, Czechia
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of 4 restored Bauhaus beech armchairs designed by Mart Stam.
Style: Bauhaus
Designer: Mart
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Design Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Brilliant Design Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak Desk Chair w. Original Upholstery 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design, wonderfully executed and truly comfortable desk chair from circa 1910.
This striking
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Design Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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H 33.7 in W 23 in D 19.7 in
Antique Swedish Chair
Located in Schellebelle, BE
patinated wood as well,
refined but simple design of the chair,
new upholstered with Spanish Fabric of
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1790s Swedish Antique Design Chair
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chair, Primitive Japanese Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese chair.
It is from the Taisho period.
The material is Japanese zelkova wood.
It
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Design Chair
Materials
Wood
‘Willow’ Armchair Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh by Cassina
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Athens, Attiki
The ‘Willow’ armchair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for the ‘Willow Tea Room’, Glasgow 1904
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Design Chair
Materials
Wood
Plitman Banquet Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Plitman banquet chair is a mahogany dining chair hand carved in the Chippendale style and
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16th Century British Neoclassical Antique Design Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Rococco Gainsborough Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Rococco design Gainsborough chair in the French taste. Shown in a bleached out finish but
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17th Century British Rococo Antique Design Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Sculptural Chair, 1930s
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Sculptural chair made of oak wood in the Netherlands around 1930. This heavy piece of dutch design
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Design Chair
Materials
Oak
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique design chair you’re looking for. An antique design chair — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique design chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique design chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique design chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Momiq Design, Josef Hoffmann and Thonet are consistently popular.
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- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
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- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
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- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
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