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Mid Century Lounge Chair after Risom Big Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated architectural lounge chair, after the iconic Risom big chair. The chair has
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original Model 2117 Chair, designed by Jens Risom for his company Jens Risom Design Inc
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Mohair, Walnut

Vintage Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman
Jens Risom Big Chair and Ottoman
H 41.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
small woman on a big chair, figurative, colorful, botero-like, pastel, paper
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagination, wry wit and fear...
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1980s Outsider Art Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

Outstanding Big, Rare and Important Largo Lounge Chair
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kusch+Co
Located in Munich, DE
years of searching, dealing and collecting we only saw 2 of these big chairs. A white one with white
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1980s German Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Metal

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Functionalist Side Chairs, Att. Magnus Stephensen
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
Stephensen. Executed in solid elm tree and black leatherette. Big chairs with wonderful organic curves. Very
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Elm

Mid Century Kid's Chair, Model 3123 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in München, Bavaria
, like smaller bumps, light scratches and veneer fault on the edges. The bigger chair shows the scale
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Metal

2 Wilkhahn Vintage Chairs 1960s Germany Teak
By Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Hannover, DE
oiled. Seats and back on bigger chair reupholstered with purple textile cover. An eye-catcher for fans
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Teak

2 Wilkhahn Vintage Chairs 1960s Germany Teak
2 Wilkhahn Vintage Chairs 1960s Germany Teak
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Leolux Pallone 'Big Mama' club chair
By Roy de Scheemaker, Leolux
Located in Oostende, BE
Dark blue club chair in premium leather and double woven fabric in beige and the same dark blue
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1980s Dutch Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Vintage Leolux Pallone 'Big Mama' club chair
Leolux Pallone 'Big Mama' club chair
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Big Kids Maple Windsor Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Germantown, MD
Elegant Classic Windsor style rocking chair for big kids. Optional cushion available. Great
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Maple

Vintage Big Kids Maple Windsor Rocking Chair Rocker
Big Kids Maple Windsor Rocking Chair Rocker
H 32 in W 21.75 in D 22.75 in
Pierre Paulin Lounge chair '' Big Tulip '' Artifort 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Big Tulip Lounge chair .Pierre Paulin designed this iconic chair in 1965 . for Artifort
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Wool

Pierre Paulin F551 Big Tulip chairs Artifort 1959
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A true Artifort classic, the F551 "Big Tulip" designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Slim Midcentury Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Recently reupholstered Chippendale style midcentury slim wing back chairs made by Hickory Chair
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Rare Large Rattan "Big Daddy" club Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large "Big Dady" club rattan lounge chair with green stripe fabric. This chair features a grouped
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Rattan

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mid Century Big Globe Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Big Globe Lounge Chair F422 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Designed in 1959. Newer
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mid Century Big Globe Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Big Globe Lounge Chair F422 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959. Original fabric
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” Chair for Artifort, Netherlands 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning lounge chair, model “Big Tulip”, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort
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1960s Dutch Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Modern Big Adam Lounge Chairs NK, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of two lounge chairs with elegant and sensual forms was named “Big Adam” and was a series
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Big Texan” Oversized Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very large scale chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs features large scale design, with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Ron Arad "Soft Big Easy" Chair, 1988, Moroso, Italy
By Moroso, Ron Arad
Located in Delft, NL
Ron Arad (1951-) "Soft Big Easy" chair, 1988, Moroso, Italy Gray upholstered armchair
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20th Century Italian Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric

Italian Mid Century Big Beech and Vienna Straw Thonet Style Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern larghe beech and Vienna straw Thonet style chairs with armrests, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Straw, Beech

Harry Bertoia “Big Diamond” Chair for Knoll International, USA 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An impressive lounge chair designed by Harry Bertoia, manufactured by Knoll International in the
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1960s American Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern New Upholstery Walnut Frames Sofa & Chair Set Mint!
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
! big chair: 29.5 x 46 x 28; Seat height: 16.5 small chair: 29.5 x 24 x 28; Seat height: 16.5.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Upholstery, Walnut

1960s, Danish reclining chair, velour, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Very comfortable, big chair, good for sleeping
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Velvet, Beech

Large "Big Daddy" Woven Wicker Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Woven wicker "Big Daddy" lounge chair with large oversize "Round S" arm rest and a oversized back
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1980s American Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Reupholstered Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Chair, for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage reupholstered Pierre Paulin big tulip chair, for Artifort, 1960s A lounge chair by
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Restored Vintage Large Rattan "Big Pappa Club" Lounge Chair Sale!!!
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large "Big Papa Club" rattan lounge chair with green stripe fabric. This chair features a grouped
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1950s American Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Rattan

Warren Platner for Knoll big Easy Lounge Chair with Bronze Finish
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner Big Easy Chair for Knoll. Originally purchased in the 1980's this chair
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1980s American Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Bronze

Soft Pink Big Easy Lounge Chair by Ron Arad for Moroso
By Moroso, Ron Arad
Located in amstelveen, NL
Ron Arad's big easy collection began as a steel chair designed in 1988 and has since been
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Wool

Lounge chair "F545" "BIG TULIP" by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in DE MEERN, NL
SKAI LEATHER LOUNGE CHAIR "F545" BIG TULIP BY PIERRE PAULIN FOR ARTIFORT, NETHERLANDS 1980S
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Metal

Red Soft Big Easy Chair by Ron Arad for Moroso Italy 1990s
By Moroso, Ron Arad
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic postmodern Lounge chair model Soft Big Easy has been sesigned by Ron Arad 1888 for
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Steel

Pair of Pierre Paulin First Edition "Big Tulip" for Artifort Lounge Chairs
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Pierre Paulin First Edition "Big Tulip" for Artifort lounge chairs.
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
famous F545 Big Tulip Chair oozes Spage Age and Flower Power: ‘it spreads its half-open petals around the
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1960s Dutch Space Age Big Vintage Chair

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Chrome

Pair of Early Pierre Paulin Big Tulip, Model 'F545', Chairs for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This pair of large Tulip chairs by Perre Paulin are in very nice condition, having been totally
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Aluminum

Pair First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare pair of the first edition of the "Big Tulip" chair, model F551 Just Married
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Pair of F551 'Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin Artifort New Upholstery
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A stunning pair of F551 'Big Tulip" lounge chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Dutch
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Gaetano Pesce ''Big Mama'' lounge chair and ottoman, serie UP 5/6, 1970s, B&B
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Quarrata, IT
Gaetano Pesce ''Big Mama'' lounge chair and ottoman, serie UP 5/6, 1970s, B&B Italia.
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1970s Italian Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rubber

Solid Curly Maple Table 6 Chairs Bench Hand Made Jointly Studio Dining Set Mint!
By Wendell Castle, Wharton Esherick
Located in Rockaway, NJ
lovers work. Measures: Table:: 46'' × 64'' × 29'' Leaf: 22'' Big chair: 21'' × 26'' × 39'' Seat
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Pair of His & Hers Finely Carved Walnut Country French Lounge Armchairs Tapestry
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of His & Hers Finely Carved Walnut Country French Lounge Armchairs Tapestry Upholstery. BIG
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20th Century American French Provincial Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Ron Arad circa 1991, Four Soft Big Heavy Orange Armchairs Made by Moroso, Italy
By Moroso, Ron Arad
Located in London, GB
Ron Arad Circa 1991. Four soft big heavy orange armchairs made by Moroso. Italy. Soft big heavy
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1990s English Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Hardwood

10 dining room chairs of the 70's - Italian Design - Timeless chair
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Milano, IT
Italian dining chairs - 10 dining chairs - Italian designer chairs Big set of ten Anonima
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Pierre Paulin, Rare 1st Edition of "Big Tulip" F551 Armchair for Artifort, 1959
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Rare first edition of the "Big Tulip" Lounge Armchair, model F551 designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Huge Burl Wood Stump Chair
Located in Farsta, SE
Extremly big stump chair, one of a kind! The weight and size of this norwegian kubbestol is
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1930s Norwegian Brutalist Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Birch

Huge Burl Wood Stump Chair
Huge Burl Wood Stump Chair
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Beech, Textile

Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Velvet, Beech

20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Burgundy Red Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Burgundy Red Chair, 1960s
20th Century Burgundy Red Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
chair in every color of wood and fabric also in bigger sets. Please check the last picture with boucle
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Goleniów in the 1960s. We can prepare this chair in every color of wood and fabric also in bigger sets
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Velvet, Beech

20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Gray Boucle Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Yellow Ochre Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Dark Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
prepare this chair in every color of wood and fabric also in bigger sets. Please check the last picture
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Dark Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Dark Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Eight Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of eight beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Eight Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Eight Pink Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Holmenkollen Chair
By Arne Tidemand Ruud
Located in Lommedalen, NO
a big wow feeling when you see and try it. Here you really have a chair that not many people have
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Oak

Holmenkollen Chair
Holmenkollen Chair
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Orange Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
(60,000 cycles). We can prepare also bigger sets 2, 4, 6, 10 or more chairs in different wood and velvet
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Cotton, Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Pink Bouclé 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid Century Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Goleniów in the 1960s. We can prepare this chair in every color of wood and fabric also in bigger sets.
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Light Bouclé Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Category A (60,000 cycles). We can prepare also bigger sets 4, 6, 8 or more chairs in different wood and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

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Velvet, Beech

Saint Peter - Screen Print by Costantino Persiani - 1973
By Costantino Persiani
Located in Roma, IT
artwork representing the St. Peter in the Vatican with Corinthial elements and decorations above the big
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1970s Contemporary Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Screen

Mid-Century Yellow Mustard 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of extremely uncommon Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs. The Mastro design was created on
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Big Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
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Big Vintage Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the big vintage chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wood, every big vintage chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect big vintage chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each big vintage chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one big vintage chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pierre Paulin, Artifort and Ron Arad produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Big Vintage Chair?

Prices for a big vintage chair start at $262 and top out at $89,000 with the average selling for $3,680.
Questions About Big Vintage Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A big chair is also called a chair-and-a-half. It is larger than a regular chair but not as wide as a loveseat. Find a wide range of oversized antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Big circle chairs are called papasan chairs, bowl chairs, or moon chairs. They are bowl shaped and can adjust the angle and even fit two people.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Big, round chairs are called Papasan chairs. They feature angled bowl-shaped basket seats and round bases. For comfort, the chairs have thick, tufted cushions. You'll find a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What big living room chairs are called depends on their style. A chair that has an integrated footrest is a lounge chair or a chaise longue, while one with a tall back that curves in at the top is a wingback chair. Chairs that feature footrests that raise and lower with the touch of a button or pull of a lever are recliners. A chair-and-a-half is an extra-wide living room chair with a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of living room chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.