Early Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare early vintage set of two vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark. All original swivel chairs with alternate rare bases that have the option of ...
Upholstery
$9,600 / set
Set of 8 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Houston, TX
Set of eight suede-upholstered chairs by Eero Aarnio. The vintage chairs feature original padded seats and backs in suede with chrome-plated steel frames, exemplifying late modern Sc...
Steel, Chrome
Reissue of 6-legged chair, Dalí's favorite chair - Finished in red
Located in Barcelona, ES
Silla Catalana de Seis Patas – Pieza única favorita de Dalí Presentamos una pieza extraordinaria e irrepetible: la única silla de seis patas del mundo, la preferida del legendario S...
Wicker, Beech
Maya chairs by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini, Italy, 1970s, brown leather seats.
Located in Milano, IT
A set of four Maya chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini in the 1970s, featuring brown leather seats. The chair’s sculpted shell is supported by a cantilevered frame in chr...
Steel
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in brand...
Aluminum
Custom Made Outdoor Iron Dining Chair with Sunbrella Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Salterini style chair This iconic reproduction chair has the classic woven lattice inset seats and on the chair backs. The frames have a hand-hammered finish on the legs with a durab...
Iron
George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895 Dimensions: 33" H × 16" W × 18" D Seat Height: 16" This rare and sculpturally articulated American side ...
Walnut, Leather
George Nakashima Conoid Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Conoid Chair Early production (1964) Signed with clients name, copy of original order card provided Walnut construction ...
Walnut
$3,400 / set
Pair of fire place chairs Atelier Marolles style
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of sculpted unique pair fire place chairs in the style of Atelier Marolles
Wood
Set of 8 'Razorblade' Chairs in Oak & Hessian by Danish Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural and highly recognizable set of eight “Razorblade” dining chairs crafted in solid oak. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik and produced circa the 1...
Fabric, Textile, Burlap, Oak
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Vilnius, LT
Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...
Chrome
19Thc Children's Windsor Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Black Painted child's Windsor chairs.These chairs are in fine and sturdy condition.Sold as a pair.
Wood
Early Original MR10 Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Bononia, Italy, pre-1968
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful early MR10 cantilever dining chair, crafted in thick black saddle leather and supported by elegant tubular chromed-steel frames. The leather has developed a refined, natu...
Steel
Set of 4 Bat Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The wood is a feast for the eyes. The seat cushions need replacing, as they have holes and wear marks. The back cushions are OK, but probably need reupholstering too.
Elm
$7,800 / item
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...
Wood, Mohair
Carimate Chair in Black designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, c. 1970s
Located in Denver, CO
In the original gloss black painted wood finish, the woven papercord seat is also original to the chair with no breaks. The chair is a single item, in great condition. There is minor...
Papercord, Hardwood
Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural and highly recognizable set of eight high-back “Razorblade” dining chairs crafted in solid oak. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler and produced circa t...
Oak, Fabric, Textile, Burlap
“Les Arc” Chairs Selected by Charlotte Perriand, 1970
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic leather and metal side chairs selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Ski resort Les Arcs in 1960, with chrome tubular frame in great condition and high quality thick leather s...
Chrome
Pair of Lovö Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The beautiful Lovö Chair is an exceptionally treasured vintage find. Designed in the 1930s by Axel Einar Hjorth as part of his ‘Sportstugemöbler’ (weekend cottage or lodge furniture) collection for Nordiska Kompaniet, the models in the beloved Lovö series are regarded by many as Axel Einar Hjorth's masterpieces. Crafted for the weekend cottages that were gaining popularity in Sweden at the time, each series is lovingly named after a Swedish island. Crafted from solid stained pine, their rich cherry tone exudes a timeless appeal. The green and blue floral vintage cushions...
Pine
Italian Extra High Ladderback Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wooden chair from the 1960s featuring a tall, sculptural ladderback with a series of gently arched slats. The frame is crafted from solid wood with turned uprights and legs, ...
Rope, Wood
$1,836Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set 4 sedie vintage anni 70 in legno e pelle design Pietro Costantini per Ello
By Ello Furniture, Pietro Costantini
Located in None, IT
Set di quattro sedie con struttura in legno laccato nero e seduta in pelle nera, disegnate da Pietro Costantini per Ello, anni '70. CONDIZIONE: In buone condizioni, presenta segni d...
Leather, Wood
$1,890 / item
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
18Thc Original Painted ;Ladder Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Original black painted ladder back chair with original hand made rush seats.The condition is very good.
Wood
Vintage Alky Chairs in Off-White Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs reupholstered in luxurious off-white wool-cotton blend fabric produced by a highly recognized textile manufacturer Chase Erwin fro...
Bouclé
$1,890 / item
Alma Napoleon Style Accent Chair in Velvet
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is chestnut, a warm rich chocolate brown. Res...
Metal
Pair of Egyptian-Revival style Parcel-Gilt Metal Sculptural Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Egyptian-Revival style parcel-gilt metal sculptural chairs Highly decorative pair of vintage sculptural chairs executed in parcel-gil...
Metal
$36,076Sale Price / item|20% Off
Salvador Dalí Leda Armchair Sculpture in Polished Brass, Spain
By BD Barcelona Design, Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD. Structure in polished cast brass varnish. Measures: 47 x 60 x 92 H. cm Year: 1935-1937 Taken from “Femme á la téte rose” 1935 (...
Brass
$2,350 / set
Ward Bennett Pair of Curvaceous Caned Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous caned chairs designed by Ward Bennett, American, circa 1950s. Price noted includes reupholstery of the cushions in your fabric. Simply send us 2 yards of your fabr...
Cane, Wood
$2,400 / set
Vintage Hand-Carved Hand Chairs
Located in Roanoke, VA
Fantastic vintage pair of hand-carved hand-shaped chairs. Gorgeous detail on all sides of the chair, these look great coming and going. Beautiful rich finish. Sturdy and comfortable ...
Teak
Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald by Dedar, Vintola Studio
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Josef Hoffmann Chair for Wittman Wiener Werkstatte Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josef Hoffmann chair for Wittman Wiener Werkstatte. This chair was created circa 1990s after a 1920s design.
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
"Tripod" Chair by Guillerme and Chambron in Loro Piana "Incas", France, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The "Tripod" armchair designed by Guillerme et Chambron and produced in France during the 1960s. This sculptural armchair is a clear example of French mid-century design, appreciated...
Alpaca, Oak
Small Antique Mexican Butaque Chair, in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We present this small-scale antique Mexican butaque chair, crafted in solid wood with a natural leather seat, representative of mid-20th-century Mexican modern design, in the style o...
Wood, Leather
Antique Pair of Victorian Bird's Eye Maple with Cane Seat Chairs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The antique pair of dining or side chairs features the elegant, traditional form with detailed carved feet. The choice of bird's eye maple with its distinct, pronounced free flowing ...
Cane, Birdseye Maple, Maple
Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood. These armchairs were manuf...
Textile, Beech
Pair Of Post Modern Cream Upholstered Accent Chairs In The Style Of Jaymar
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This pair of postmodern accent chairs, designed in the style of Jaymar, showcases sculptural form and understated elegance. Upholstered in a soft cream fabric, each chair features a ...
Fabric
$411 / item
Vintage 1950s French farmhouse chairs
Located in Bristol, GB
2 available - Price is per chair. French farmhouse chairs from the Allier region of central France. Their unusual design with a green stained seat and backrest is typical of the reg...
Oak, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut & Canvas
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut & Canvas A true icon of Italian modern design, the Monk chair was conceived in the 1970s by the renowned duo Afra ...
Canvas, Wood
Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Pakistani Punjabi wooden tribal chair featuring thick turned stiles topped with tiered finials and a latticework back of turned spools. The chair also has low turned legs and...
Velvet, Rope, Wood, Silk
THE HILL Biomorphic Shape Green Chair in Mohair, Si Vis Pacem by Stefon Diggs
By Si Vis Pacem
Located in New York, NY
THE HILL by SI VIS PACEM Wood, Foam, Mohair 53" Diameter x 28" H A soft, rounded chair inspired by the gentle rise of a grass-covered hill. Hand-crafted from sculpted wood and foa...
Mohair
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, DELFI Carmine by C&C, Walnut Wood, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric produceed by C&C Milano - one of the most luxury ...
Fabric, Beech, Jacquard, Velvet
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 4 Pieces Available Measurements : Height: 78 cm Width: 70 cm Depth: 70 cm Seat Height : 45 cm Please do not he...
Chrome
Sculptural Boucle Dining Chair with Split Pedestal Base - Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of heavy textured boucle w...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s
Set of four dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash wood frame and waxed rope seat, circa 1960s. Cassina adhesive label on some chairs Bibliography: Domus...
Ash, Rope
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Gavina, Italy. These Mid-Century Modern classics showcase the master architect's commi...
Steel, Chrome
"Sibbo" - Yngve Ekström - Oak Armchair - Midcentury Swedish Design
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Sibbo armchair, designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, is an elegant and enduring example of Swedish furniture design from the 1950s. Crafted from solid oak, it embodies the essen...
Oak
Chair in Renato Honey Fabric with Ebony Wood Finish, Contemporary Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chair upholstered in Renato Honey fabric, designed for indoor use. The seat is padded with polyurethane foam for comfortable seating, while the wood finishes add a natural and elegan...
Fabric, Wood
Signed Mies Van Der Rohe “Brno” Steel Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This signed Mies van der Rohe “Brno” chair, produced by Knoll in the 2000s, embodies the timeless elegance of Bauhaus design. Its sleek cantile...
Steel
Johannes Andersen Four Dining Chairs, model 16, teak, Denmark 1960s
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen four dining chairs in solid oiled teak. New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Model 16, made by Uldum Møbelfabrik.
Leather, Teak
Anonima Castelli Plia Folding Chairs Giancarlo Piretti Color Smoked Lucite set 4
By Castelli
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of four Anonima Castelli Piana Folding Chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the 1960s. Made in Italy, these chairs feature a sleek and elegant smoked lucite color finish with ...
Chrome
$5,732Sale Price|20% Off
Finn Juhl Japan Series Chair, Wood and Raf Simons Kvadrat
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1957, relaunched in 2007. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Finn Juhl’s partnership with the furniture manufacturer France & Son...
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
Velvet, Beech
$399Sale Price / item|20% Off
Set of 8 10 12 Giancarlo Piretti DSC 106 Oak Stacking Dining Chairs by Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Lafayette, IN
The iconic "DSC 106" stacking chair designed by the renowned Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Chair features plastic-sheathed legs, contoured Oak plywood seat & back, and stylish ...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger. - Special design classics from the Bofinger Farmer Program - Designed by Gerd Lange from the 1960s - Dismantleable furnit...
Canvas, Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet
By Walter Gropius, Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular set of 6 "W199" bentwood armchairs designed by Bauhaus co-founder Walter Gropius. Set features (2) "captains chairs" with arms and (4) of the even-more-rare arm-less chai...
Wood, Plywood
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s This elegant Cesca chair, created by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a fine example ...
Steel
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron and Velvet Boudoir Chair by Teena Originals
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hollywood regency style wrought iron and tufted velvet boudoir, or slipper, chair made in the USA by Teena Originals c. 1950/60's. The chair is structurally sound and sturdy, th...
Wrought Iron
$3,304Sale Price / set|51% Off
0414 Dining Chair by Gallotti & Radice made in Italy
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
0414 Dining Chair Designed by Studio G&R Set of 4. Armchair / dining chair with black stained open pore solid curved ash structure. Seat and backrest with internal structure in ...
Velvet, Ash
Rare Single Armchair Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Denver, CO
Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, this chair is a unique and very hard-to-find item. It features a single arm that curves across the back with two carved walnut panel...
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chair from Farstrup, 1960s
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Safari Chair from the Danish manufacturer Farstrup. A minimalist design. The backrest and seat are made of a light canvas material. The solid wood frame can be dismantle...
Cotton
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
What at first glance seems an unusual choice jibes perfectly with the designer's aesthetic.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
Want to update an old chair that still has good bones? We spoke to experts to find out how they approach reupholstering antique furniture.
A field guide for anyone who wants to brush up on their knowledge of French antiques
Now considered emblematic of 1960s mod aesthetics, the Finnish designer's famous creation was far from an overnight success.
