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21st Century Brooklyn Dining Chair Black Walnut Linen Brass Made in Portugal
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Dining Chair. Structured in walnut finished with matte varnish, highlighting the Brooklyn Dining Chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

21st Century Brooklyn Dining Chair Black Walnut Linen Brass Made in Portugal
21st Century Brooklyn Dining Chair Black Walnut Linen Brass Made in Portugal
$2,663 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.96 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Swivel Chair by I. V. Chair Company Brooklyn NY
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and well-made swivel office, desk chair by I.V. chair company Brooklyn NY (109 Jewel St
Category

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

21st Century Brooklyn Bar Stool Black Ashwood Handmade in Portugal by Porus
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Brooklyn bar chair is one of the newest pieces designed by Porus Studio. Since its construction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

21st Century Brooklyn Bar Stool Black Ashwood Handmade in Portugal by Porus
21st Century Brooklyn Bar Stool Black Ashwood Handmade in Portugal by Porus
$3,101 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Dinette Set by Contempo of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six vintage tufted vinyl and chrome dining chairs by Brooklyn based Contempo Company
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Dinette Set by Contempo of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Vintage Dinette Set by Contempo of Brooklyn, N.Y.
$1,085 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 40 in W 19 in D 23 in
Set of Four Italian Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chairs located in Brooklyn
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Italian Chairs
Set of Four Italian Chairs
$3,900 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 34 in W 18 in D 16 in
Mid century John Duffy tan leather chrome tube chairs
By Brueton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn NYC. Currently (4) chairs available Listing is for (1) individual chair - price per chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Black Leather and Rosewood Chair
By Hans Olsen, Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Labeled - Vatne Mobler. Made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NYC (2) Matching Chairs are available.
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Black Leather and Rosewood Chair
Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Black Leather and Rosewood Chair
$2,100 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 30 in W 30 in D 32 in
Pair of Scandinavian Pine Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs by Bruksbo Made in Norway
By Svein Bjørneng, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Made In Sweden. Very rare set of 2 chairs. Located in Brooklyn NYC You are buying (2) chairs (1) pair.
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Pair of Scandinavian Pine Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs by Bruksbo Made in Norway
Pair of Scandinavian Pine Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs by Bruksbo Made in Norway
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29 in W 30 in D 31 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Cantilevered Chrome Dining Arm Chairs Style of Mart Stam
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Ready for immediate use. Located in Brooklyn NYC. No labels on chairs.   6x side chairs.
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Scandinavian modern teak leather safari lounge chair yellow
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
thick leather strap armrests and solid teak frame. Chair only. Made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NYC
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak

"Gropius" Post Modern Lounge Chair by FXFV
By Franco V
Located in Brooklyn, NY
structure and design. Handcrafted by artist/designer Franco V in Brooklyn, New York, the chair embodies a
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Gropius" Post Modern Lounge Chair by FXFV
"Gropius" Post Modern Lounge Chair by FXFV
$4,060 / item
H 26.25 in W 27 in D 26.25 in
Midcentury Tan Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Ready for use. Labeled on bottom of chair. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Chair Only Chair 46" W x 36" D x
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
maple chair. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Category

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

Materials

Maple

Pair of tufted armless leather lounge chairs with wood frames
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn NYC Each chair measures 28” x 35” x 29” high Seat height 16” high
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of tufted armless leather lounge chairs with wood frames
Pair of tufted armless leather lounge chairs with wood frames
$3,575 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 29 in W 29 in D 35 in
Mid century Dutch modern tufted leather lounge chair and ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
use otherwise very good condition. Sold as a set chair and ottoman. Located in Brooklyn NYC
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Maroon Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Maroon leather Lounge chair by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Maroon Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli Poltrona Frau
Midcentury Maroon Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli Poltrona Frau
$2,502 Sale Price
35% Off
H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman by Madsen & Schubell
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather Danish Lounge chair. Labeled Chair and Ottoman. Made In Denmark. Located in Brooklyn NYC
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Scandinavian Modern beige Leather Siesta Low Safari Lounge Chairs Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Westnofa Norwegian modern Low Siesta Safari chairs designed by Ingmar Relling. Blonde beech
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Contemporary Fulton Bar Chair Stainless Steel Legs Made in Portugal Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Inspired by the industrial spirit and vibrant energy of Fulton Street in Brooklyn, the Fulton Bar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern of Curved Arm lounge chair with White linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
birch blonde arms and frame. circa 1950. Made in Sweden. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Chair is all original
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Design. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Chair measures 26” x 26” x 28” high Seat height is 16”
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1938 Art Deco "Airline Chair" Lounge by KEM Weber for Walt Disney, Pair
By Kem Weber
Located in Van Nuys, CA
define the Hollywood of the 1930s. In 2008, Harvey's on Beverly sold an Airline chair to The Brooklyn
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1938 Art Deco "Airline Chair" Lounge by KEM Weber for Walt Disney, Pair
1938 Art Deco "Airline Chair" Lounge by KEM Weber for Walt Disney, Pair
$53,787 Sale Price / set
44% Off
H 34 in W 30 in D 34 in
Original Midcentury white Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare chairs. Located in Brooklyn NYC. (2) chairs available
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Mid century danish modern oak dining chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 Mid century danish modern oak dining chairs. Solid oak frames with red Corded cut velvet
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of 8 Mid century danish modern oak dining chairs
Set of 8 Mid century danish modern oak dining chairs
$4,000 / set
H 30 in W 18 in D 19 in
Beautiful Vintage Set of 4 Danish modern teak leather dining chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
restored. Made in Denmark. Located in Brooklyn NYC. All (4) chairs are armless Sold as a set of (4
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Beautiful Vintage Set of 4 Danish modern teak leather dining chairs
Beautiful Vintage Set of 4 Danish modern teak leather dining chairs
$2,625 Sale Price
25% Off
H 32 in W 20 in D 22 in
Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen Black Lacquer Ant Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made in Denmark - Dated 1993 Pre owned condition - Very clean - Located in Brooklyn NYC. Chairs (Model
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Borge Mogensen Danish Oak Leather Spanish Sling Dining arm Chair model 3237
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Sturdy and ready for use. Made in Denmark. Located in Brooklyn NYC. (1) Chair available Measures 25.5
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Beautiful Vintage Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs black upholstery
By Boltinge Stolefabrik 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Located in Brooklyn NYC. All (6) chairs are armless Sold as a set of (6) chairs 18" w x 16” d x 30
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca dining chairs Cane Chrome Knoll Gavina Italy
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll, Gavina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
on carpet since new - no scratches to bottom of chairs. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca dining chairs Cane Chrome Knoll Gavina Italy
Set of 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca dining chairs Cane Chrome Knoll Gavina Italy
$9,000 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 31 in W 22 in D 21 in
Set of 8 Modern Leather Dining Chairs by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 modern leather dining chairs by Carrocel. Custom Brooklyn dining chairs, modern sleek and
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 8 Modern Leather Dining Chairs by Carrocel
Set of 8 Modern Leather Dining Chairs by Carrocel
$10,463 Sale Price / set
24% Off
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
for re-upholstery. Can be used as side chairs, office chairs in a Brooklyn loft, French Modern
Category

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
$4,875 / set
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 16.5 in
(4) Mid century post modern Black Glossy Faux Patent Leather chrome chairs DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn NYC. Dimensions of each chair Height: 37 in x Width: 20 in x Depth: 21 in - SH - 18"
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of eight original French ebonized wood dining room chairs- Saint Etienne
By M.F.
Located in New York City, NY
dining chairs, side chairs, office chairs, bistro chair, Windsor chair, wishbone chair, in a Brooklyn
Category

20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six French 1970's Ebonized and Lacquered Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
An original set of six French 1970's tall back ebonized wood dining chairs. Some of the chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Set of Six French 1970's Ebonized and Lacquered Chairs
Set of Six French 1970's Ebonized and Lacquered Chairs
$4,750 / set
H 37.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Set of Six Original French Midcentury Tall Back Dining Chairs W/ Nickel Mounts
Located in New York City, NY
, side chairs, office chairs, bistro chair, Windsor chair, wishbone chair, in a Brooklyn loft, French
Category

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

Materials

Beech

Pair of J64 Danish Modern Armchairs by Ejvind Johansson
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
impressed into undersides of both chairs. Wear and patina otherwise solid chairs. Located in Brooklyn nyc
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Danish modern teak rectangle folding dining table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2 fold down leaves ready for use. Seats 4-6 chairs Located in Brooklyn NYC. Table folded is 33
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Beautiful Danish modern rosewood oval folding drop leaf dining table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with 2 fold down leaves - Amazing wood grain. ready for use. Seats 4-6 chairs Located in Brooklyn NYC
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Outsized Louis XV-Style Wing Chair
By Furniture Makers Of Brooklyn Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outsized Alice in Wonderland-like Louis XV wing chair framed in ornately carved, kiln-dried, gold
Category

20th Century American Bergere Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Outsized Louis XV-Style Wing Chair
Outsized Louis XV-Style Wing Chair
$5,600
H 54 in W 33 in D 33 in
Dining Chairs
By Furniture Makers Of Brooklyn Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set of 4 mid century dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Dining Chairs
Dining Chairs
$1,600 / set
H 34 in W 21 in D 26 in
Hand-Carved Walnut Chair and Side Table Made in Brooklyn
By Mats Christeen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-carved walnut chair and walnut side table. Chair carved from solid walnut, table has welded
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Corner Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Green Leather and Blackened Brass
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not So General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ lounge chair by Brooklyn-based
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Lounge Chair, English Bridle Leather and Polished Copper
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not So General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ lounge chair by Brooklyn-based
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Nubuck Leather and Blackened Brass
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not So General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ lounge chair by Brooklyn-based
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

1960s John Yellen Swivel Chairs by I.V. Chair Corp.
By John Yellen
Located in New London, CT
1960s survivors. Nice pair of swivel chairs by Brooklyn based chair maker I.V Chair Corporation
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s John Yellen Swivel Chairs by I.V. Chair Corp.
1960s John Yellen Swivel Chairs by I.V. Chair Corp.
$1,150 / set
H 28 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Contemporary Lounge Chair, Holly, Grey Brindle Hide and Burnished Brass
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not So General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ lounge chair by Brooklyn-based
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Lounge Chair, Black Walnut, Brown Brindle Hide and Raw Copper
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not so general gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ lounge chair by Brooklyn-based
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Lounge Chair, Black Walnut, Matte Black Buffalo and Raw Copper
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not so general gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the eæ lounge chair by Brooklyn-based
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Lounge Chair, Cerused White Oak, Grey Brown Hide & Polished Copper
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not so General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ lounge chair by Brooklyn-based
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Lounge Chair - Teak, Saddle Leather, Raw Copper and Leather Cord
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not So General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ Lounge Chair by Brooklyn-based
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Lounge Chair, Charred Oak, Bison and Navy Nubuck & Blackened Brass
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not So General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ lounge chair by Brooklyn-based
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Flower of Life Series, Vesica Chair, Harta Cherry Brass Spring Cam Rocker
By Roman Heczko
Located in Ridgewood, NY
and built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Harta Vesica Chair was first introduced at Brooklyn Designs in
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Contemporary Lounge Chair, Cerused White Oak, Nude Saddle Leather and Raw Copper
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not so general gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ lounge chair by Brooklyn-based
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper

Chair - O from Knuckle on Bone Collection
By Jessie Nelson Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor Chair from Jessie Nelson Studio's Knuckle on Bone Collection. Made by hand in Brooklyn
Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Chair - O from Knuckle on Bone Collection
Chair - O from Knuckle on Bone Collection
$12,500 / item
H 27 in W 29 in D 28.5 in
Chair, I from Knuckle on Bone collection
By Jessie Nelson Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indoor chair from Jessie Nelson Studio's Knuckle on Bone collection. Made by hand in Brooklyn
Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Chair, I from Knuckle on Bone collection
Chair, I from Knuckle on Bone collection
$12,500 / item
H 27 in W 29 in D 28.5 in
36 Chair w/ Leather Seat - Customizable finishes
By Dane Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
everything developed at Dane Co. Studio. Each Dane Co. piece is designed and built in our Brooklyn, NY studio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Maple, Oak

36 Chair w/ Leather Seat - Customizable finishes
36 Chair w/ Leather Seat - Customizable finishes
$2,200 / item
H 29 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Poltrona Frau Brooklyn Lounge Chair
By Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Houston, TX
The armchair is made up of structural elements whose represent elements of great aesthetic value. The steel supports with a Ruthenium finish combine great visual lightness with extre...
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Poltrona Frau Brooklyn Lounge Chair
Poltrona Frau Brooklyn Lounge Chair
$4,540
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 29.14 in
Antique 19th Century Iron Bench and Pair of Chairs by Peter Timmes, Brooklyn
By Peter Timmes
Located in Hudson, NY
A remarkabe set of cast iron garden furniture by Peter Timmes, Brooklyn. c. late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Brooklyn Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brooklyn chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each brooklyn chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage brooklyn chair now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a brooklyn chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each brooklyn chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one brooklyn chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chelini, Jean-Marie Massaud and Mats Christeen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brooklyn Chair?

Prices for a brooklyn chair start at $275 and top out at $8,750 with the average selling for $1,969.

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