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Chair Thonet Nr.57
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition with a beautiful patina. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.57
Chair Thonet Nr.57
H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller Model 57 chair, 1959 Brazilian rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Niels Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair Jl Møller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Ultra-rare chair handcrafted in Denmark of the finest solid rosewood. A functional work of art
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Teak Arm Chair by Niels Moller Model 57
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful refinished teak arm chair with new danish cord. Model 57 teak arm chair by niels moller
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Niels Moller armchair, model 57, 1950s Vintage, paper cord seat, dining chair
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage teak armchair by Niels Otto Moller. Model: 57. Design from 1959. Production period approx
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-57-A Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This stool is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a rare collectors item. It is raw in its simplicity, embodying an expressing a nonchalance. This item has letters that makes it even mo...
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Niels Moller Model 57 and 77 MCM Danish Teak and Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Model 57 and 77 Mid Century Danish Teak and Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Oriental Chair, (four chairs set), Lacquered Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
4 pieces set. High back chair and arms made of lacquered wood decorated with traditional Chinese
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Other Chairs

Materials

Other

Block Chair Up Chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Block chair Up chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio Dimensions: 57 x 45 x H 95cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Block Chair Down Chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Block Chair Up chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio Dimensions: 57 x 45 x H 95cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Block Chair Full Chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Block chair Full chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio Dimensions: 57 x 45 x H 95cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Italian Director's Chair, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian director's chair, 1950s. Dimensions: H=84 cm; W=49 cm; D=57 cm.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Director's Chair, 1950s
Italian Director's Chair, 1950s
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 22.45 in
1960s Set of 8 Model 57/77 Dining Chairs in Teak by Niels Møller for J.L. Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
two decades or so. The set consists of six armless Model 77 chairs, and two Model 57 arm chairs. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Jeff Messerschmidt Lucite & Leather Chairs
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& Dated "1989 Pipeline Series 3 Chair #43-D & #57-D" Newly Upholstered Cushions with Neutral Tone
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jeff Messerschmidt Lucite & Leather Chairs
Jeff Messerschmidt Lucite & Leather Chairs
H 30.25 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 55 x D 57 x H 83 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil
Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 57 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, covered with
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil
Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Odisseia Chair by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Odisseia bar chair by Dooq Dimensions: W 56 x D 57 x H 85 cm Materials: Leather or fabric
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Odisseia Chair by Dooq
Odisseia Chair by Dooq
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Mac Stopa Drum Chair
By Cappellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Size: 42 W × 33 D × 57 H in seat height 16 inches Signed with decal manufacturer's label to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Foam

Mac Stopa Drum Chair
Mac Stopa Drum Chair
H 57 in W 42 in D 33 in
Art Deco Style Warm Yellow Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair is an art deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Fabric

Art Deco Style Light Blue Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair is an art deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Style Mondrian Print Velvet Upholstery Pina Chair Dining Room Chair
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Pina chair mondrian is a high-end chair upholstered in red, blue, and yellow. This simple yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Style White Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair Brass Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair is an art deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Fabric

Art Deco Style Orange Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair Brass Detail
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair Iron is an Art Deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern whimsical cardboard sculptural chair from Germany 1980s in brown cardboard and
Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Paper

Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
H 34.26 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 46 x D 57 x H 83 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil
Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Waldo Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Waldo chair by Pietro Franceschini Materials: Mohair Velvet Dimensions: W 60 x L 94 x H 57-93cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Waldo Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Waldo Chair by Pietro Franceschini
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 37.01 in
Juliette Chair by Houtique, Maroon
By Nika Zupanc, Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
chair that knows when to go crazy. A chair that blushes but talks without limits nor filters. A chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Gold

Juliette Chair by Houtique, Maroon
Juliette Chair by Houtique, Maroon
H 22.45 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Juliette Chair by Houtique, Green
By Nika Zupanc, Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
chair that knows when to go crazy. A chair that blushes but talks without limits nor filters. A chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Gold, Steel

Juliette Chair by Houtique, Green
Juliette Chair by Houtique, Green
H 22.45 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Juliette Chair by Houtique, White
By Nika Zupanc, Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
chair that knows when to go crazy. A chair that blushes but talks without limits nor filters. A chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Gold, Steel

Juliette Chair by Houtique, White
Juliette Chair by Houtique, White
H 22.45 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Juliette Chair by Houtique, Blue
By Nika Zupanc, Houtique
Located in Madrid, ES
chair that knows when to go crazy. A chair that blushes but talks without limits nor filters. A chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Gold, Steel

Juliette Chair by Houtique, Blue
Juliette Chair by Houtique, Blue
H 22.45 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pyche's Chair by Roxane Lahidji
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyche's chair by Roxane Lahidji. Dimensions: D 100 x W 57 x H 90 cm. Materials: Marbled salt
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble

Pyche's Chair by Roxane Lahidji
Pyche's Chair by Roxane Lahidji
H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 39.38 in
Waldo Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Waldo chair by Pietro Franceschini Materials: Mohair velvet Dimensions: W 60 x L 94 x H 57-93cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Waldo Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Waldo Chair by Pietro Franceschini
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 37.01 in
Galaxy Chair II by Eva Szumilas
Located in Geneve, CH
Galaxy Chair II by Eva Szumilas Dimensions: D 57 x W 51 x H 92 cm. Materials: Solid walnut wood
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Galaxy Chair II by Eva Szumilas
Galaxy Chair II by Eva Szumilas
H 36.23 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Smart with Arms Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Smart with Arms Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 57 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, Leather
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Smart with Arms Chair by Doimo Brasil
Smart with Arms Chair by Doimo Brasil
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Katakana Dining Chair by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Katakana dining chair by Dare Studio, 2009 Dimensions: H 75.6 x D 56.4 x W 57 cm Materials
Category

2010s British Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Katakana Dining Chair by Dare Studio
Katakana Dining Chair by Dare Studio
H 29.77 in W 22.45 in D 22.21 in
Katakana Dining Chair by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Katakana dining chair by Dare Studio, 2009 Dimensions: H 75.6 x D 56.4 x W 57 cm Materials
Category

2010s British Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Katakana Dining Chair by Dare Studio
Katakana Dining Chair by Dare Studio
H 29.77 in W 22.45 in D 22.21 in
Blurb Studio Chair by Tom Fereday
Located in Geneve, CH
Blurb studio chair by Tom Fereday Dimensions: W 57 x D 44 x H 77 cm Materials: sand cast
Category

2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Blurb Studio Chair by Tom Fereday
Blurb Studio Chair by Tom Fereday
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
DS-414 Chair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-414 chair by De Sede Dimensions: D 60 x W 57 x H 88-97 cm Materials: molded wood, leather
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

DS-414 Chair by De Sede
DS-414 Chair by De Sede
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Fluffy' by Noom, Gropius CS1
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy Edition Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024 Materials: wood, plywood, foam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Faux Fur

Contemporary Dining Chair 'Fluffy' by Noom, Gropius CS1
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy Edition Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024 Materials: wood, plywood, foam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur

Milky White Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Doublix Chair by Stirum Design Dimensions: D 57 x W 61 x H 88 cm. Seat Height: 43 cm
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Milky White Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Milky White Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Lime Green Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green Doublix Chair by Stirum Design Dimensions: D 57 x W 61 x H 88 cm. Seat Height: 43 cm
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Lime Green Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Lime Green Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Contemporary Chair Gropius CS1 by Noom, Red Velvet
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS1 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova for Noom Dimensions: Height: 74 cm / 29,13 in Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

New Design Chair in Aged Gold Color
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
General information Dimensions (cm): 58 x 57 x 90 Dimensions (in): 22.8 x 22.4 x 35.4 Weight (kg
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

New Design Chair in Aged Gold Color
New Design Chair in Aged Gold Color
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, White
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture Savoy FR, Arco Rohi Aqua
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Armchair and Pair of Ecclesiastical Chairs 19th Century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair and pair of Ecclesiastical chairs 19th Century Portuguese in carved brown. Leather seat
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

4 Chrome Chairs by Lande, Netherlands, 1990s
By Lande
Located in Delft, NL
4 Chrome chairs by Lande, Netherlands, 1990s The chair has a elegant shape by round and angular
Category

20th Century Dutch Chairs

Materials

Chrome

4 Chrome Chairs by Lande, Netherlands, 1990s
4 Chrome Chairs by Lande, Netherlands, 1990s
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Aluminium Chair EA107 by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baranzate, MI
Dimensions: 57 x 52 x h 81 cm Seat height: 47 cm This is an original steel EA 107 model office chair by
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminium Chair EA107 by Charles and Ray Eames
Aluminium Chair EA107 by Charles and Ray Eames
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Klot Basalt Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Klot basalt chair by Lucas Tyra Morten Limited Edition of 6 + 1 AP. Signed. Dimensions: W 60 x D 60
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Chairs

Materials

Stone

Klot Basalt Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
Klot Basalt Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
H 22.45 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chairs, Vitra, 2000s
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
dimensions: Width: 57 cm Dept: 57 cm Height: 82 cm Seating Height: 49 cm Price per chair.
Category

Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Dining Chair 'Fluffy' by Noom, Gropius CS2, White
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy Edition Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024 Materials: wood, plywood, foam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur

Contemporary Dining Chair 'Fluffy' by Noom, Gropius CS2, Orange
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy Edition Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024 Materials: wood, plywood, foam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur

Contemporary Dining Chair 'Fluffy' by Noom, Gropius CS2, Black
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy Edition Designer: Kateryna Sokolova, 2024 Materials: wood, plywood, foam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur

Set of 2 Odisseia Chairs by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 odisseia chairs by Dooq Dimensions: W 56 x D 57 x H 85 cm Materials: Leather or fabric
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Odisseia Chairs by Dooq
Set of 2 Odisseia Chairs by Dooq
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Set of 4 Italian chairs, Pi Greek style, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Set of 4 Italian chairs, Pi Greco style, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 66 cm; W=57 cm; D= 46 cm; H seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Italian chairs, Pi  Greek style, 1960s
Set of 4 Italian chairs, Pi  Greek style, 1960s
H 25.99 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
1980s Dalila Due pair of chairs by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Paris, FR
Gaetano Pesce "Dalila Due" pair of chairs, 1980 Polyurethane foam, epoxy resin finish H. 75 x 57 x
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Expressionist Chairs

Materials

Foam

Fabric You Chaise Chair by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric You chaise chair by Luca Nichetto Materials: Structure in black lacquered metal, seat
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fabric You Chaise Chair by Luca Nichetto
Fabric You Chaise Chair by Luca Nichetto
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 22.45 in
Leather You Chaise Chair by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather You chaise chair by Luca Nichetto Materials: Structure in black lacquered metal, seat
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Leather You Chaise Chair by Luca Nichetto
Leather You Chaise Chair by Luca Nichetto
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 22.45 in
Contemporary Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Dedar, Karakorum 004
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS1 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova for Noom Model in the main picture: Dedar, Karakorum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Gropius Cs2' by Noom, Woolland-64
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gropius CS2 Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Model in the main picture wool, Woolland-64
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

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Chair 57 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chair 57 for your home. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and animal skin, every chair 57 was constructed with great care. Find 34 options for an antique or vintage chair 57 now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a chair 57 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chair 57, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chair 57 over the years, but those crafted by Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and De Sede are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chair 57?

Prices for a chair 57 start at $950 and top out at $29,500 with the average selling for $5,291.

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