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Vintage Eliel Saarinen "Blue" Chairs- a Pair
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Charleston, SC
an elegant 1929 design by Eliel Saarinen, called the "Blue Chair". These were designed by Saarinen
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1980s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed in 1918 by Dutch designer Gerrit Rietveld, the "Red and Blue Chair" is part of the Dutch
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1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Wood

Vintage Reproduction of Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Chair. Circa 1960s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Handcrafted Reproduction of Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Chair. Circa 1960s Designed in
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1960s Bauhaus Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Blue Chairs Model 634 by Carlo de Carli for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 blue chairs model 634 by Carlo de Carli for Cassina, Italy, 1950s Mahogany and blue
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder NV-53 Blue Chairs - Pair
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Countryside, IL
Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder NV-53 Blue Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 28 wide x 30 deep
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Blue Chair (Life on Mars)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Blue Chair (Life on Mars) 20x30cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color

Vintage Blue Chair (Life on Mars)
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Red Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, Italy, De Stijl Modern, 1918
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gerrit rietveld Bauhaus red blue chair by Cassina. Early production. Authorized by Rietveld estate
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1970s Spanish Woven Wicker Blue Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage pair of 1970s Spanish woven wicker blue chairs.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Pair of 1970s Spanish Woven Wicker Blue Chairs
Pair of 1970s Spanish Woven Wicker Blue Chairs
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Italian modern black and blue chair Sofia by Carlo Bartoli for Bonaldi, 1980s
By Bonaldo, Carlo Bartoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and blue chair Sofia by Carlo Bartoli for Bonaldi, 1980s Folding chair mod
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Metal

Italian modern light green blue chairs Quinta 605 by Mario Botta Alias, 1980s
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern light green blue chairs Quinta 605 by Mario Botta Alias, 1980s Pair of chairs mod
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Metal

Girl In A Blue Chair
By Wyona Diskin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Wyona Diskin, American (1915 - 1991) Girl In A Blue Chair Acrylic on canvas partially painted over
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1970s Expressionist Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Wire

Girl In A Blue Chair
Girl In A Blue Chair
H 70.51 in W 49.51 in D 1.25 in
Eros swivel blue chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell 90s
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Padova, IT
Eros is an enveloping armchair, with an organic egg shape, characterized by a refined combination of finishes and a skilful use of colour. Eros is ideal for the home, in the dining r...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Alice Neel PORTRAIT OF A GIRL IN BLUE CHAIR Screenprint
By Alice Neel
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
"w; 33"h, 27"w frame Additional Information: Full title of the work is "Portrait of a Girl in Blue
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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Screen

Vintage Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Blue Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This Herman Moller Chair with Black Edging on upholstery. Possibly Leather or Vinyl Seat . Possible
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Wood

Blue chair, original canvas by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
Blue chair, original painting by Pierre Coquet (1926-2021) Oil on paper laid on a board, signed in
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1990s French School Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Oil

Rare Blue Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969
By Domus Danica, O.D. Møbler A-S, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Haderslev, DK
1969. Light high glossy blue fibre glass designed chair for use indoor or outdoor. Mint condition
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Baby Blue Chair with Light Wood Legs, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful chair called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

"The Blue Chair"
By Gershon Benjamin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by: Gershon Benjamin (1899-1985) An American Modernist of portraits, landscapes, still lives, and the urban scene, Gershon Benj...
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1940s Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair The chair measures: 24.75 wide x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Chrome

Woman in a Blue Chair, Mid Century Nude Figure Painting
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century nude figure study of a woman in a blue chair by California artist Genevieve Rogers
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Oil, Laid Paper

The Blue Chair Figurative
By Patricia Gillfillan
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful portrait of a nude young woman by Patricia Emrich Gillfillan (American, 1924-2016). Carmel, California area artist. From a collection of her works. Unsigned. Unframed. Imag...
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1980s American Impressionist Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Canvas, Oil

El Lissitzky D61 Black and Blue Chair Bauhaus Style for Tecta, circa 1970
By El Lissitzky
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model D61, designed by El Lissitzky in 1930. Manufactured in Germany by Tecta, circa 1970
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Blue Chair Louis 20 by Philipe Starck for Vitra, circa 1990s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
This chair was designed by Philippe Starck for Vitra in the 90s. The materials are blown
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Red Blue Chair – After Gerrit Rietveld’s Design, circa 1970
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, ES
This striking Red Blue Chair, inspired by the renowned design of Gerrit Rietveld, is a stunning
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Wood

Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Blue Accent Side Mid-Century Modern 1940s
By Shelby Williams
Located in Basel, BS
Original 1940s early Gazelle chair in Blue hard plastic. Ergonomic design. This is for the 1 blue
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Vladimir Kaganesque Navy Blue Lounge Chairs by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Dallas, TX
These navy-blue chairs inspired by the iconic designer Vladimir Kagan, are bold and eye-catching
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1970s Deluxe Brewer Desk Chair Doctor Stool Del Tube Corp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern ergonomic deluxe Medical Brewer Doctor Stool Blue Chair Office Desk Del Tube Corp E. F
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Metal

Panton Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Highland, IN
method as the original production. This blue chair is from this production period and while showing
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Paint, Foam

Panton Chair
Panton Chair
H 33 in W 19.5 in D 22.25 in
Pair of 20th Century Vintage Blue Chairs by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
blue (color 2233) fabric gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs has undergone a full carpentry and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
rare bright lapis blue chair covers. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with original welds and still
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight 20th Century Vintage Blue Chairs by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
blue (color 2233) fabric gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs has undergone a full carpentry and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Vintage Blue Chairs by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
blue (color 2233) fabric gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs has undergone a full carpentry and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Six 20th Century Vintage Blue Chairs by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
blue (color 2233) fabric gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs has undergone a full carpentry and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Textile, Beech

Modernist Chairs by Wim den Boon in Oak and Original Vinyl, Netherlands, 1950s
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Blue chair. In 1948, Den Boon co-founded the architectural collective Groep 32 with other former
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1950s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Pair of Dutch Architectural Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
remains influential to this day. Rietveld's most famous design is undoubtedly the Red and Blue Chair, a
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Steel

Pair of Dutch Architectural Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Dutch Architectural Lounge Chairs, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Blue Lacquer Painted Indian Chair with Bells
Located in New York, NY
Blue Painted Indian chair with Bells: Ht: 37" Wd: 20.5" Dpth: 22" Seat: 11.5".
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20th Century Vintage Blue Chair

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Bronze

Artisan Painted Chair Cobalt Blue w Butterfly
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Artisan painted and signed chair in cobalt blue enamel with milk thistle and buttterfly. Signed at
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Pop Art Blue Hand Chair
Located in Tempe, AZ
A bold take on mid century design, this sculptural upholstered hand chair offers a playful
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Unique Large Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Aluminum Stoel" Model
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Red and Blue Chair, Rietveld's work epitomizes the movement's principles, emphasizing geometric
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Blue & White Stripe Queen Ann Style Slipper Fire Side Chairs Low Profile MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blue & White Stripe Queen Ann Style Slipper Fire Side Chairs Low Profile MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Blue Plastic Rope Chair by Roberto Semprini, Italy
By Mario Cananzi & Roberto Semprini
Located in Brussels, BE
Blue plastic rope chair by Roberto Semprini - Italy.
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1990s Italian Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Plastic

1970's Cantilever Blue Frame Chair With Denim Blue Upholstery - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Cantilever Blue Frame Dining Chairs With Denim Blue Upholstery - Set Of Eight. Classic
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1970s French Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of 3 beautiful vintage 1960s blue wooden dining room chairs/ slatted chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered ByThijs this set of 3 beautiful wooden dining chairs. These fine vintage design dining
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1960s Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tufted Queen Anne Chairs in Powder Blue Side or Accent Chairs- a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Tufted Queen Anne Chairs in Powder Blue - A Pair! This beautiful clean and comfortable
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1970s American Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Wood

Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage Industrial iron chair - Made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s - The weight of
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Iron

Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Blue Artifort F588 chair, by Geoffrey D. Harcourt, 1960s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
Blue Artifort F588 chair, by Geoffrey D. Harcourt, 1960s The chair, designed by Geoffrey D
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20th Century Dutch Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tufted Blue Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fabulous vintage blue club chair features a tufted back rest, wooden base and is covered in a
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Tufted Blue Club Chair
Vintage Tufted Blue Club Chair
H 30 in W 28 in D 30 in
'Universal' Chair 'Blue & Black' by Peter Shire, 1994
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage chair by Peter Shire, 1994 Steel and poly-chrome paint. Black seat, blue back, green and
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Steel

Blue Scandinavian Modern Cone Chair or Side Chair by Verner Panton Denmark 1958
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Blue Scandinavian Modern cone chair or side chair by Verner Panton 1958 and executed by Gebr. Nehl
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Steel

1970s Steelcase Blue Velvet Side Chairs, Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s side chairs by Steelcase. Powder coated in metallic grey and upholstered in a deep blue
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Blue Aluminum Vintage Chair Side Chair Vaghi circa 1960 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair or office chair from aluminum by Vaghi circa 1960
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a UNESCO World
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Wood

Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
renovation, new glossy blue lacquer. For this chair we used RAL 5015 classic blue color. This model is
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Blue Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Plastic

Blue Knoll Tulip Chairs by Saarinen, Set of Two
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Knoll Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen, a stunning set of two that exemplifies mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Germany. Chair is after full renovation, new semi matte blue lacquer. Extremely comfortable
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Fiberglass

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
role in the development of many designs. Beside the "Red and Blue chair", this is the one of the most
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1970s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Oak

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
H 41.74 in W 28.75 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Blue Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs
By N.A. Jørgensens, Hans Olsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chairs designed by Hans Olsen in 1955 with oak frame, seat and back made of bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Pair of Blue Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs
Pair of Blue Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 27.96 in
Vintage blue Walter Knoll German design lounge chair, model 369
By Walter Knoll
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic vintage lounge chair, model 369, was designed by the German designer Walter Knoll in
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20th Century German Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Chrome

1970s Chromed Steel Light Blue Velvet Chairs, Set of 2
Located in IT
1970s chromed steel light blue velvet chairs, set of 2 Recently reupholstered Size: W 44 cm, D
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Blue Chair

Materials

Steel

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Vintage Blue Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage blue chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wood, every vintage blue chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vintage blue chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage blue chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful vintage blue chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Blue Chair?

The average selling price for a vintage blue chair at 1stDibs is $2,965, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $37,400 for the highest priced.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Vintage Blue Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 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.