Deck Chair by Maurizio Cattelan
By Maurizio Cattelan
Located in Jersey City, NJ
publication Toiletpaper Magazine which is known for its quirky and surreal imagery. These deck chairs are
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2010s Chairs
Materials
Beech
Surreal Chair
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
$3,156
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
'Office Chair' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
This surreal office chair is comfortable, height adjustable and the chicest way to work. The
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2010s British Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in North York, ON
Step into the surreal with this remarkable hand chair, a sculptural masterpiece that echoes the
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Armchairs in Metal and faux Leather, France, 1970s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
the chairs a slightly surreal quality. They look soft, exaggerated, and almost cartoon-like, yet the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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RY-25 President Sideboard (Oak) by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Camperdown, NSW
). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair. Wegner’s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Pair of White Surreal Faux Fur Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of surreal lounge chairs. The back envelopes the seat and become the front legs. The shape
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Lounge Chairs
Splendid Set of Six Surreal Dining Chairs
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid set of six surreal dining chairs.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Splendid set of six surreal dining chairs.
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid set of six surreal dining chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Surreal Pair of Italian 1940s Highback Chairs in Tinted Wood and Velvet
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H 41.93 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Surreal Pair of Italian 1940s Highback Chairs in Tinted Wood and Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
A sublime pair of surreal sculpted chairs in wood and velvet upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Fantasy Pop Surreal Steel Dining Chairs, France, 1980s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fantasy Pop Surreal Steel Dining Chairs, France, 1980s Unique Fantasy Pop Surreal Dining Chairs
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Hans J. Wegner Stool, Model JH 539
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair. Wegner’s most representative
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Teak
Four Teak Arthur Umanoff Danish Mid-Century Modern Cow Horn Stools
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
surreally re-scaled English wingback chair. Wegner’s most representative piece, the “Round chair” (1949
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Teak
Surreal Chicken Chair by Tim Mackaness
By Tim Mackaness
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing carved black walnut and koa dining chair with chicken features by Oregon-based artist Tim
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Set of Six Surreal Italian Walnut Dining Chairs
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Berkeley, CA
Highly unusual set of organic surrealist Italian dining chairs, circa 1950. Recently refinished
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hand Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Surreal hand chair with elongated fingers
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Aldo Tura Set of Six Rare Goatskin Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
ITEMS IN WAINSCOTT SHOWROOM - Beautiful chairs featuring surreal form and sexy design - these
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Goatskin
Hand Chair in Silver Enamel
Located in High Point, NC
Surreal hand chair with elongated fingers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair. Designed by Hans Wegner Name - Sawbuck chair Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and was one of the first fi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Mid-Century Heart Chair in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s
$962 / item
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Heart Chair in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
ALLA Wall Sconce Calacatta Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
$985 / item
H 8.25 in W 5.29 in D 5.79 in
ALLA Wall Sconce Calacatta Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
ALLA WALL SCONCE Featuring a Calacatta Marble backplate and delicate chain inspired by Christian Dior’s luxurious pearl earrings, the Alla Wall Sconce delivers a harmonious blend of...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass, Bronze
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Enamel, Brass
1920s, Danish vintage makeup mirror with jewelry storage, cherry wood.
$364
H 22.05 in W 18.9 in D 10.63 in
1920s, Danish vintage makeup mirror with jewelry storage, cherry wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1920s, Danish vintage makeup mirror with jewelry storage. Rotating mirror, little drawer. To be placed on a table or chest, etc. Original good condition. Exotic wood. Mirror is in ve...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
A pair of Armchairs H-410 by Jindrich Halabala from the 1950s
$3,623 / set
H 33.08 in W 27.17 in D 35.04 in
A pair of Armchairs H-410 by Jindrich Halabala from the 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Pair of Armchairs H-410 by Jindřich Halabala, 1950s – Czech Republic A striking pair of H-410 armchairs designed by the renowned Czech designer Jindřich Halabala, dating from the 19...
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Large French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Sold|$25,787
H 42.52 in W 64.57 in D 17.33 in
Large French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned and finely carved Louis XV style fireplace in Italian Carrara marble. The carved panelled jambs with stiff acanthus at the bottom, descending flowers and foliage ...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Distressed Mirrored Wall Cabinet, Wood Brass Covered Antique 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning wooden wall cabinet. Covered with thin brass metal and mirrored. Mirror with distressed parts. Inside two brushes to clean your shoes, but you can use it also as a key holde...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
$8,334 / item
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940. This original Art Deco - Streamline Armchair is restored on request and avai...
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Streamlined Moderne Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Midcentury Stool or Side Table Trio, Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked - rare from 1970 /original model/ - very practical.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
$4,870
H 74.81 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm
'Athena' Natural Woodwork TV Holder and Media Credenza with Drawer
$4,040 / item
H 22.84 in W 86.62 in D 18.12 in
'Athena' Natural Woodwork TV Holder and Media Credenza with Drawer
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Inspired by the sun blocks or brises soleil featured on Modernist architecture which has captivated Alessandra Delgado since the early days of her career as a designer, Athena creden...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Music Stands
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light - Max
$4,495 / item
H 43.31 in W 49.22 in D 39.38 in
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light - Max
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Word Series (Could Not)
By Airom
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Paint and ink on canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Sacurá - Sculptural light pendant in brass with natural finish without varnish. The finish on this sculptural pendant light darkens over time. The mall cotton domes in various colors...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
$15,332
H 45.28 in W 64.97 in D 16.93 in
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Experience the enchanting charm of our French antique shell fireplace, a masterpiece infused with history and style, now elevated with an added dimension of luxury. Crafted from prec...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
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Surreal Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the surreal chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A surreal chair — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage surreal chair you’re looking for, while we also have 43 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect surreal chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A surreal chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Studio Decio, Zhipeng Tan and Gufram Furniture each produced at least one beautiful surreal chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Surreal Chair?
Prices for a surreal chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $30,651, while the average can fetch as much as $3,688.
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.
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