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Set of Six Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Italian Art Deco Style Chairs, 1980s
Set of Six Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Italian Art Deco Style Chairs, 1980s

Set of Six Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Italian Art Deco Style Chairs, 1980s

Located in Meda, MB

This set of six Art Deco style chairs was produced in Italy. The set is composed by 4 chairs and 2 capital chairs with arms.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Piero Fornasetti 'Capitello Ionico' Chair in Black and White, Italy, circa 2006
Piero Fornasetti 'Capitello Ionico' Chair in Black and White, Italy, circa 2006

Piero Fornasetti 'Capitello Ionico' Chair in Black and White, Italy, circa 2006

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in London, GB

A wonderful 'Capitello Ionico' or 'Ionic Capital' wooden chair designed by the great Piero Fornasetti.

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Black Midcentury Lounge Chair Bratislava by Jindrich Volak for Drevopodnik Holes
Black Midcentury Lounge Chair Bratislava by Jindrich Volak for Drevopodnik Holes

Black Midcentury Lounge Chair Bratislava by Jindrich Volak for Drevopodnik Holes

By Drevopodnik Holesov

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful, iconic lounge chair named Bratislava after a capital of Slovakia.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

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Post-Modern Gold Ionic Capital Rings Stanley Tigerman
Post-Modern Gold Ionic Capital Rings Stanley Tigerman

Post-Modern Gold Ionic Capital Rings Stanley Tigerman

Located in Chicago, IL

A concierge desk in Pensacola Place Apartment Complex in Chicago (1978-1981), for example, takes the form of a colossal Ionic capital. His designs for reclini...

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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Set of 6 Havana Italian chairs by the Consorzio Sedie Friuli, 1960s
Set of 6 Havana Italian chairs by the Consorzio Sedie Friuli, 1960s

Set of 6 Havana Italian chairs by the Consorzio Sedie Friuli, 1960s

By Consorzio Sedie Friuli

Located in Lyon, FR

Gorgeous set of 6 Italian chairs by the Consorzio Sedie Friuli, made in the 1960s in Frioul region (back then capital of the Italian chair).

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Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Oak

Restored Broyhill Brasilia Dining Set with Expanding Table and 8 Chairs
Restored Broyhill Brasilia Dining Set with Expanding Table and 8 Chairs

Restored Broyhill Brasilia Dining Set with Expanding Table and 8 Chairs

By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This collection for Broyhill emulated many of the forms he used to create the buildings of Brazil’s capital, Brasilia. The chairs and table have been delicately refinished to beau...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Restored Expanding Broyhill Brasilia Dining Set, Walnut, Mid-Century, 6 Chairs
Restored Expanding Broyhill Brasilia Dining Set, Walnut, Mid-Century, 6 Chairs

Restored Expanding Broyhill Brasilia Dining Set, Walnut, Mid-Century, 6 Chairs

By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This collection for Broyhill emulated many of the forms he used to create the buildings of Brazil’s capital, Brasilia. The chairs and table have been delicately refinished to beauti...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Pro Restored  Reupholstered MCM Broyhill Brasília Dining Chair
Set of 4 Pro Restored  Reupholstered MCM Broyhill Brasília Dining Chair

Set of 4 Pro Restored Reupholstered MCM Broyhill Brasília Dining Chair

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This sculptural group includes two armchairs (captains) and two side chairs, showcasing the signature flowing lines and cathedral arch backs that define this enduring line—originally...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Cactus by Guido Drocco & Franco Mello for Gufram, 1986, Nr. 640 of 2000, Italy
Cactus by Guido Drocco & Franco Mello for Gufram, 1986, Nr. 640 of 2000, Italy

Cactus by Guido Drocco & Franco Mello for Gufram, 1986, Nr. 640 of 2000, Italy

By Guido Drocco and Franco Mello, Gufram Furniture

Located in Munster, NRW

It was part of the ‘Multipli’ series, experiments in radical design, consisting also of the ‘Bocca’ (mouth) sofa, the‚ Pratone ‘(large lawn) sofa, the ‘Capitello’ (capital) chair and...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Other Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Plastic

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Walter Knoll Turtle Chair in STOCK

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$495Sale Price|81% Off

H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in

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By Walter Knoll, PearsonLloyd

Located in New York, NY

On the outside, the bucket is a success with its clean sweeping vital lines; inside, a second, comfortably upholstered bucket is perfect for relaxing. Turtle is easy to swivel with a...

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2010s European Chairs

Materials

Fabric

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Art Deco Dining Table with 10 Chairs, Macassar Ebony, Brass, Paris circa 1930
Art Deco Dining Table with 10 Chairs, Macassar Ebony, Brass, Paris circa 1930

Art Deco Dining Table with 10 Chairs, Macassar Ebony, Brass, Paris circa 1930

By George Guerin

Located in Regensburg, DE

Original Art Deco period Dining Room Set (Table and 10 Chairs) in lacquered Macassar Ebony and Brass, from Paris circa 1930. The expandable table is made of Macassar ebony veneer, pi...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Lacquer, Mahogany, Macassar, Beech

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

$6,732 / item

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.

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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Plates by Piero Fornasetti - Adamo
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Plates by Piero Fornasetti - Adamo

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Plates by Piero Fornasetti - Adamo

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Stockholm, SE

12 plates of model Adamo (Adam) designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. Piero Fornasetti created one set of Adam and one set of Eva containing 12 plates each. These plates are 26 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

'Lux Gstaadt' Chair by Fornasetti, Contemporary
'Lux Gstaadt' Chair by Fornasetti, Contemporary

'Lux Gstaadt' Chair by Fornasetti, Contemporary

$5,176

H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in

'Lux Gstaadt' Chair by Fornasetti, Contemporary

By Fornasetti

Located in London, England

Charming chair with the back rest decorated both sides with Fornasetti's muse, Lina Cavalieri, sporting a purple knitted ski hat with a yellow pom-pom. Hand-coloured transfer printe...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Leather Bentwood Lounge Chair with Unique Patina Design
Vintage Leather Bentwood Lounge Chair with Unique Patina Design

Vintage Leather Bentwood Lounge Chair with Unique Patina Design

$215Sale Price|69% Off

H 30 in W 25.5 in D 30 in

Vintage Leather Bentwood Lounge Chair with Unique Patina Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The vintage leather bentwood lounge chair is a stylish and comfortable seating option that features a cantilever design, meaning it has a base that is supported only on one end. The ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Frame Vinyl Upholstered Lounge Arm Chair
Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Frame Vinyl Upholstered Lounge Arm Chair

Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Frame Vinyl Upholstered Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Frame Vinyl Upholstered Lounge Arm Chair. Item...

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

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Faux Leather & Metal Lounge Chairs, 2 Pieces Available
Midcentury Faux Leather & Metal Lounge Chairs, 2 Pieces Available

Midcentury Faux Leather & Metal Lounge Chairs, 2 Pieces Available

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage design lounge chairs in industrial style. Made of faux leather with metal legs and wooden detail. Suitable for new upholstery. Up to 4 pieces available.

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

Materials

Metal

Artemide Toni Cordero Priamo Table Lamp
Artemide Toni Cordero Priamo Table Lamp

Artemide Toni Cordero Priamo Table Lamp

$1,862

H 32.29 in Dm 11.82 in

Artemide Toni Cordero Priamo Table Lamp

By Toni Cordero, Artemide

Located in Munich, DE

The "Priamo" table lamp designed by the Italian designer Toni Cordero (1937-2001) for Artemide from the Milano Torno Series, 1990. Galvanize steel structure, cast brass base finished...

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1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Eight Art Déco White Leather & Black Lacquered Chairs, circa 1920
Eight Art Déco White Leather & Black Lacquered Chairs, circa 1920

Eight Art Déco White Leather & Black Lacquered Chairs, circa 1920

Located in Dallas, TX

A truly stunning and rare set of tailored dining chairs were made in the 1930’s. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship, made from hardwood frames realized in lustrous black lacquer wit...

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Art Deco Brass and Black Lacquered Sideboard
French Art Deco Brass and Black Lacquered Sideboard

French Art Deco Brass and Black Lacquered Sideboard

$16,332

H 39.77 in W 78.75 in D 20.08 in

French Art Deco Brass and Black Lacquered Sideboard

Located in Meda, MB

Stunning French sideboard dating back to the mid-20th century, featuring a refined modernist design. Entirely lacquered in a deep, glossy black, this piece stands out for its elegant...

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Lounge Chair Bratislava By Jindrich Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960
Midcentury Lounge Chair Bratislava By Jindrich Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960

Midcentury Lounge Chair Bratislava By Jindrich Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960

$433Sale Price|70% Off

H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in

Midcentury Lounge Chair Bratislava By Jindrich Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960

By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov

Located in Zohor, SK

Completely restored iconic armchair named "Bratislava" as it was originally produced for the airport in Bratislava city. Designed by Jindrich Volak, this armchair was produced by Dre...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Fornasetti Chair Capitello Corinzio
Fornasetti Chair Capitello Corinzio

Fornasetti Chair Capitello Corinzio

$8,000

H 37.41 in W 16.34 in D 17.72 in

Fornasetti Chair Capitello Corinzio

By Fornasetti

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This chair has a lithographically applied graphic which is hand-finished and covered with a smooth lacquer.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wood and Metal "Balloon" Chair by Piero Fornasetti
Wood and Metal "Balloon" Chair by Piero Fornasetti

Wood and Metal "Balloon" Chair by Piero Fornasetti

$4,400

H 37.5 in W 16.25 in D 20 in

Wood and Metal "Balloon" Chair by Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in East Hampton, NY

Piero Fornasetti lithographed wood and painted metal side chair.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Design “Musicale” Chair by Pierro Fornasetti, 1950s
Italian Vintage Design “Musicale” Chair by Pierro Fornasetti, 1950s

Italian Vintage Design “Musicale” Chair by Pierro Fornasetti, 1950s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Renens, CH

A Musicale chair by Piero Fornasetti, produced by Atelier Fornasetti during the early 1990s. The Fornasetti company is specialized in handmade furniture and homewares, which it ha...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Capital Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of capital chairs available for sale. Each of these unique capital chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. There are 212 antique and vintage capital chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 36 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of capital chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Capital chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina and Sergio Rodrigues each produced beautiful capital chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Capital Chairs?

Prices for capital chairs start at $89 and top out at $518,162 with the average selling for $6,971.