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1970s, Danish wingback chair, original upholstery, green furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish wingback chair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 33.08 in
Pair Of Black 19th Century Side Chairs, Original Upholstery - FR ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding pair of black late 19th century French Napoleon III side chairs with original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 33.86 in W 17.32 in D 16.93 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Dining Chairs
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Saporiti Sled Chairs
Original Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Hickory Chair Colonial Revival Cherry and Upholstered Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
. Hickory Chair original upholstery. Approximate height 37", width 26", depth is 32" seat depth 20, seat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
H 34 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Kroken lounge chair, original.
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter, "Kroken" lounge chair. Original upholstery in dark brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
line design, high backs, four side chairs, original upholstery, and a beautiful teak finish. This is an
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Modernist Easy chairs by Elmar Berkovich, Netherlands, 1950s
By Elmar Berkovich
Located in Antwerp, BE
pair of chairs, original upholstery, teak frame with stunning details
Elmar Berkovich has quite a few
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Desk Chair by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous teak armchair for the dining room or as a desk chair. Original upholstery was stripped off
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Pair of Modernist Easy chairs by Elmar Berkovich, Netherlands, 1950s
By Elmar Berkovich
Located in Antwerp, BE
chairs, original upholstery, teak frame with stunning details
Elmar Berkovich has quite a few pieces in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 31.11 in
6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
chairs. Original upholstery in good vintage condition. We can also reupholster these if you wish. You can
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Orange Upholstery
By Verner Panton
Located in Oceanside, US
.
There is a minor tear in the upholstery, consistent with its age, but it does not compromise the chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original Tijsselling Arm Chairs with Burgundy Skai Upholstery and Teak Armrests
By Tijsseling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back Tijsselling lounge chairs with enameled metal frame, teak armrests and original burgundy
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.75 in W 24.5 in D 23.625 in
Illum Wikkelso Danish Pair of Plexus Chairs & Ottoman Teak & Original Upholstery
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage Danish set is constructed of teak and retains the original striped wool upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 28.5 in W 29 in D 26 in
Dunbar Club Chairs with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage large-scale pair of Dunbar club chairs with the original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Swiveling Club Chair in Original Flame Stitch Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Swiveling barrel back club chair in a periwinkle blue and rose flame stich upholstery. Low slung
Category
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Upholstery
Made-to-Order Swiveling "Sutton Lounge Chair" by Lobel Originals
By Evan Lobel, Lobel Originals
Located in New York, NY
Lobel for Lobel Originals. This chair is also offered with a walnut base option.
Price is per chair COM.
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
chairs feature sinuous, sculptural lines and are upholstered in original vibrant teal fabric. The gently
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sculpted lounge chair in walnut with original upholstery, Prague, 1930.
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculpted lounge chair in walnut with original upholstery, Prague, 1930.
This beautifully crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
Italian Blue Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s – Original Upholstery
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian Blue Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s – Original Upholstery
This stunning lounge chair is a true
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Antique Syrian Inlay Chairs, Walnut, Original Upholstery, Late 19th Century
Located in Dubai, AE
era. The original upholstery, possibly French, complements their heritage, though its exact origin is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs
Materials
Tin
H 46.86 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Italian Brass Leg Lounge Chairs in Original Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
have elected to sell these chairs in their current state so the end user can select fabric. Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1970s, Danish vintage club chair, original velour upholstery
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish high back armchair with loose backrest. Original upholstery in light green velour
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Marco Zanuso "Lady" Lounge Chairs with original upholstery 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Marco Zanuso "Lady" Lounge Chairs with original ocher yellow upholstery and patinated
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Lounge Chair On Walnut Base Original Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Monrovia, CA
Chair by Adrian Pearsall Is In Excellent Vintage Condition With It's Original Upholstery And Walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32 in W 42 in D 34 in
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Chairs with Original Upholstery, Italy, 1969
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Chairs with Original Upholstery, Italy, 1969
Designed by the renowned
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Spanish Vintage Hand Woven Lace Wicker Chair w/ Original Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish hand woven lace wicker chair with original upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Wicker
H 42.13 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Martin Visser Style Black Enameled Metal Side Chairs with Original Upholstery
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Visser style black enameled metal chairs with original and decorative purple upholstery. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 17.25 in D 20.25 in
French Louis XVI Child's Chair with Original Aubusson Upholstery, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Louis XVI Child's chair with original Aubusson upholstery, circa 1890
The original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Six Gondola Dinner Chairs Walnut, Original Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s, Italian six Gondola dinner chairs, country style, in solid walnut, with original upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 43.31 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1950's Lounge Chair by Fritz Neth for Correcta Germany Original Upholstery
By Correcta, Fritz Neth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fritz Neth Lounge Chair for Correcta Germany 1950's
Original high pile upholstery fabric in a deep
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.76 in W 31.89 in D 28.94 in
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery, 1960s CZ
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Almelo, NL
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery, 1960s Czechoslovakia
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
COLLECTABLE 1940's ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY DOROTHY DRAPER GROSFELD HOUSE SIDE CHAIR
By Dorothy Draper
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, highly collectable original circa 1940's Dorothy Draper Grosfeld House side chair with the original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Italian Chairs in Original Green Imitation Leather Upholstery, 1950
By Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
. Upholstered in petrol-colored faux leather, the chairs feature their original covers, which remain in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
Lounge Chair by Joseph-André Motte in Original red Upholstery, France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge Chair by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1950s
This rare lounge chair, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 32.29 in
AP Originals Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson 1960
By AP Originals, Hein Salomonson
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Mid-Century Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson for AP Originals 1960 – a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
base (non-swivable) and the original red Kvadrat upholstery, still pristine and fresh. It retains its
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 90 in W 90 in D 80 in
French Louis XV Set of 4 Chairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 antique French Louis XV chairs with stunning original blue mohair upholstery with brass
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll with original upholstery, mint 1970's
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chicago, IL
.
With original blue upholstery.
Manufacturer's label dated 1978.
New internal foam.
Harry Bertoia's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1920s Art Deco Side Chairs in Walnut, Original Sitting with Abstract Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-20th century Art Deco side chairs in walnut, with original sitting and futurism abstract
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Jan Vanek Wingback Chair in Oak Bentwood and Original Upholstery – Prague, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek Wingback Chair in Oak Bentwood and Original Upholstery – Prague, 1940s
This large
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 34.26 in
Art Deco reclining lounge chairs in Birch wood and original upholstery, CZ 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco reclining lounge chairs in Birch wood and original upholstery, Czech Republic 1930s
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
delicate and form a border for the thick blue upholstery. Great and comfortable chair that holds it
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 31.89 in
Wiener Werkstätte Modernist Chairs in Walnut, Original Taupe Velvet Upholstery
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century pair of Wiener Werkstätte Modernist chairs in walnut, original taupe velvet
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Dutch Design, Set of Original Tubular Chairs with Black Upholstery, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
and black upholstery. The chairs have an elegant design with beautiful details like the "rings' around
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 24.81 in
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs curved oak and original upholstery.
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas, and original upholstery, CZ 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Upholstery, Oak
H 25.6 in W 25.2 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Original 1960s Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs Including Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
original condition. Original upholstery in fair condition, with holes and wear. Price includes new
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Set of Four Chairs Art Nouveau in Walnut, Original Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century set four Italian chairs Art Nouveau in walnut, original upholstery in good
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37.41 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco lounge chairs in Oak and Original Upholstery By Antonin Kybal, CZ 1930s
By Antonín Kybal 1
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco lounge chairs in Oak and Original Upholstery By Antonin Kybal, CZ 1930s
We are excited to
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Art Deco lounge chairs in Oak and Original Upholstery By Antonin Kybal, CZ 1930s
By Antonín Kybal 1
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco lounge chairs in Oak and Original Upholstery By Antonin Kybal, CZ 1930s
We are excited to
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Federico Munari in Original Upholstery
By Federico Munari
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Federico Munari in Original Champagne Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.89 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
Swedish 'Etcetera' Lounge Chair in Original Yellow Upholstery by Jan Ekselius
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Chicago, IL
vibrant yellow upholstery. We elected to keep the original upholstery in order to allow our clients the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 34 in W 25.5 in D 28.5 in
Bruce Talbert, a Gothic Revival Tall Back Oak Chair with the Original Upholstery
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert. Gillows. A rare and important Gothic Revival tall back oak chair with the original
Category
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 47 in W 21 in D 19 in
Giancarlo Piretti Iconic Alki Lounge Chair in Original Blue Upholstery Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Giancarlo Piretti Alky chairs in original blue upholstery, Italy, 1969
Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 31.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chair circa 1950s with Original Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable armless lounge slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in beautiful plaid upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32.5 in W 22.75 in D 29 in
Set of Two Italian Disco Chairs in Original Upholstery, 1960's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
PAN-AM flight 473 to Milano 1964
Original upholstery still very good usable. Reupholstery is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish Ebonized Wood Armchair with Original Coral Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
perfect seat for unwinding. We elected to keep the original coral upholstery in order to allow our clients
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Theo Ruth for Artifort Pair of Lounge Chairs in Original Striped Upholstery
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
black. The lounge chair is still in its original upholstery, meaning it does show signs of wear and use
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.44 in W 36.62 in D 35.44 in
Post Modern Pull Up Side Chair by Thayer Coggin in Original Upholstery
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Coggin is in its original geometric patterned fabric upholstery with metal frame. Tagged.
Circa Mid
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Chrome Detail Lounge Chair in Original Blue Upholstery by Cibox, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
fabric.
We elected to keep its original upholstery in order to allow our clients the option to customize
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26 in W 28 in D 33 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and also the original white vinyl upholstery. The chair is in remarkably nice condition for an example
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 34 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chair original upholstery you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chair original upholstery — often made from fabric, upholstery and wood — can elevate any home. Find 425 options for an antique or vintage chair original upholstery now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chair original upholstery, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chair original upholstery is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chair original upholstery over the years, but those crafted by Verner Panton, Knoll and Artifort are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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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.
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Questions About Chair Original Upholstery
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify an original Wishbone chair, first look at the backrest. Originals feature bentwood frames, so the backrest will be a single piece of wood. Most later reproductions are composed of two or three pieces of wood and will display noticeable seams. Next, look at the seat. Authentic originals will have perfect 90-degree angles at all four corners and many lines in the center with a tight weave. Imperfect corners, a few central lines and loose weaving are all signs of a reproduction. Finally, measure the distance between the bottom of the Y on the backrest and the seat. On originals, the distance is 10 millimeters. Any variations will usually indicate that a chair is a reproduction. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Hans J. Wegner Wishbone chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The original Eames chair was made out of molded plywood and leather. Charles and Ray Eames designed the iconic mid-century modern chair for Herman Miller in 1958. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 14, 2024One way to spot an original Wassily chair is to look at the tubular steel frame. There will be no weld in the corners. The frame of an authentic Wassily chair is a single continuous piece of chromed tubular steel, with no cap on the end. Each original Wassily chair should feel lightweight but robust. It's a well-made chair and will feel like one. The material used for the seat and backrest, which was initially durable canvas — Knoll's Wassily chairs are available with leather slings — should feel equally substantial even if it's a vintage model. Lastly, the price of a real Wassily chair will also reflect the fact that this is a collectible design.
Inspired by bicycle handlebars, the Wassily lounge chair is one of Marcel Breuer's (1902–81) greatest achievements. Even though the tubular metal chair looked like an artifact from the future when the Hungarian-American designer and architect conceived it in 1925, Breuer could not have foreseen the significant impact that this would have on modern design.
Find original Wassily chairs for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original Eames chair and matching ottoman were designed by Charles and Ray Aemes for the Herman Miller furniture company in 1956. The Eames chair is considered the epitome of modern interior design and is widely coveted by home decor enthusiasts. Browse a range of authenticated Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In 1949, Hans Wegner made the original Wishbone chair, a bentwood piece with a curved rail and Y-back. Today, Carl Hansen & Søn manufactures the chair based on Wegner's original design. You can find a variety of Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The original Barcelona chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe featured ivory upholstery made of pigskin leather. Modern incarnations come in a wide range of upholstery colors and are available from Knoll Furniture. You'll find a variety of Barcelona chairs 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022There are a number of ways that you can tell an original Marcel Breuer chair. One trick is to examine the frame. If you see end caps, you're likely looking at a replica. Authentic Breuer chairs featured polished, welded ends. Some chairs also feature stickers that identify the model name located under their seats. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
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