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European Mid-Century Modern "Oyster" Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, these chairs’ seats have a convex shape, meaning they curve outward instead of the classic concave seats
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Central European Bistro Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 20th Century Central European Bistro Chair, a piece that
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Wood
European Upholstered Lounge Chair, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant winged lounge chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of mid
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
European Metal & Wooden Chair. This singular piece showcases the art of timeless craftsmanship, featuring a
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
European Metal & Wooden Chair. This singular piece showcases the art of timeless craftsmanship, featuring a
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
European Mid-Century Modern Accent Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs’ tactile details add a soft artistic element that is essential to mid-century European design
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern European Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair and ottoman have a classic, comfortable style that is a prime example of the best qualities of
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 34.26 in
European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Bouclé with Oak Legs, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modernism that captivated the essence of the era's design trends. These lounge chairs, mixing classic
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.09 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Upholstered Lounge Chair with Metal Legs, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
construction and proportions, the sitting comfort this chair provides is also outstanding.
The classic pairing
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Upholstered Bouclé Club Chairs with Metal Legs, Europe 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of club chairs from the 1970s stands as a captivating blend of timeless design influences
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
European Brown Leather Steel Studded Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
This European club chair upholstered in brown leather is adorned with steel studs, featuring wood
Category
20th Century Belgian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Upholstered Dining Chairs by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of six dining chairs has an elegant appearance combined with distinctive design elements
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Emerald Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Oil Green Velvet, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These luxurious lounge chairs embody elegance and comfort in equal measure. With their soft curves
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair and ottoman have a classic, comfortable style that is a prime example of the best qualities of
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca
H 27.76 in W 31.11 in D 31.5 in
Contemporary Classic Chair Miami in COM with Brass Details
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Classic that is perfectly proportioned.
This versatile chair features enriching brass or copper details
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Lilac Structure, Lipstick Details and Blossom
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Classic that is perfectly proportioned.
This versatile chair features enriching brass or copper details
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Black, Brass Details, Soft Blue and Green
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Classic that is perfectly proportioned.
This versatile chair features enriching brass or copper details
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of Ten Mid Century Emerald Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Classic Chair Miami, Black, Brass Details, Orange and Burnt Yellow
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Classic that is perfectly proportioned.
This versatile chair features enriching brass or copper details on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Russian Neo-Classic Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 Russian neoclassic (19th century) mahogany veneer dining chairs featuring an upper
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Eight Ladderback Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe late 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
time. Today, classic ladder-back chairs and their more modern reiterations are desirable, collectible
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 40.95 in W 18.12 in D 18.71 in
Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
time. Today, classic ladder-back chairs and their more modern reiterations are desirable, collectible
Category
20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Classic Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Classic Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Classic
Category
Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1960's Classic Bentwood Upholstered Upholstered Bistro Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Classic Bentwood Upholstered Upholstered Bistro Chairs – Set Of Four
1960’s Classic Bentwood
Category
Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Classic Leather Dining Chair With Capitoné Backrest
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered armchair of classic style. Body of contained dimensions, and straight lines that seek
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Brick Chair
By KiBiSi
Located in Kaunas, LT
Kvadrat Hallingdal 65 - 130
Kvadrat Hallingdal 65 - 180
BRICK series consist of pouf, chair, armchair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Set of 6 Mid-Century Neo-Classic Style Mahogany and Brass Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 Mid-Century Neo-Classic (Russian) Style mahogany dining chairs (1 armchair, 5 side chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Dining Chair Flecos by Quintana Partners Studio
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exploring timeless elegance and exceptional comfort is the armchair style chair designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Salon Chair by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
chair is painted throughout with classic scenes and floral ornaments.
The shaped back has an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Classic Dining Chairs with Nail Trim Detailing By Munna Design
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This Chair is the epitome of serenity inducing design. With an embracing silhouette and luxurious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Patinated Leather Club Dining Chair, Mustard
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Patinated leather club dining chair in tub style is a true classic, designed for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wood and Suede Safari Campaign Chair
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Bochum, NRW
chair's characteristic campaign-look.
This model takes inspiration from the classic military style
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
cc-tapis The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio UTOPIA - IN STOCK
By Rooms Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Più” chairs and “Storet” chests by Nanda Vigo and the “Florian”folding table by Vico Magistretti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of 6 Brutalist chairs in Oak, 1960s
Located in Balen, BE
Set of 6 brutalist chairs in oak with wonderful wood grain, produced in the 1960s.
The seats have
Category
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
1960s Saddle Back Bistro Dark Walnut Dining Chair, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Dining Chair – Pair. Good quality pair of Classic bentwood chairs with a rich dark stain back. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s European Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 4 in solid pinewood Early 1900
By Bodafors, Sven Markelius, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 4 classic, minimal and elegant lightweight comfortable pinewood chairs from Sweden around
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Pair of Mid Century Italian Sculpted Rattan & Iron Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Italian Sculpted Rattan & Iron Chairs
Sculptural handwoven rattan and iron hoop chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Iron
Thonet Bentwood Cane Bistro or Side Chair, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Thonet bentwood cane cafe or side chair, 1920's
This iconic design chair has a sturdy yet
Category
Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Greenapple Chair, Ellipse Chair, Set 6 Chairs, Blue-Grey, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 6 Ellipse chairs, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in
Thonet 118 SP Chair Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
filigree
Minimalistic and honest, at the same time elegant and fine: the 118 chair is a classic wooden
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Thonet 118 SP Chair Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
classic wooden chair that adds subtle elegance to any dining table or restaurant. The principle of
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 210 r Chair by Thomas Harlev
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in Courbevoie, FR
1950s. The Farstrup Classic 210 r chair is one of Thomas Harlev’s most successful furniture designs, and
Category
Vintage 1950s European Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Northern Europe Biedermeier Birch Armchairs, Early 1900s
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Northern Europe Biedermeier Birch Armchairs with Ebonized Wood details, Early 1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Stick Back Chair by Thomas Harlev
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functional quality furniture for the “people” in the early 1950s. The Farstrup classic Stick Back chair is
Category
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Beech
Thonet 118 Antique Pink with cane seat Chair by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
same time elegant and fine: the 118 chair is a classic wooden chair that adds subtle elegance to any
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the wax polish finish
Classic Windsor chair with sinuous, arching top rail
Four stick backs finely
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 20.08 in W 13.39 in D 13 in
Greenapple Chair, Set of 4 Ellipse Chairs, Beige, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ellipse Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Ellipse chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.41 in W 20.87 in D 24.41 in
Pair of 19th C Biedermeier Ebonized & Burl Walnut Curule Base Side Accent Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of Biedermeier Period Side Chairs. The pair features shapely sabre legs, ebonized
Category
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 19 in D 22.5 in
Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
ergonomic chair to sit proudly in any interior, classic, modern and/or even organic.
Each Mantíde has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1940s Danish Sheepskin Vintage Tub Chairs
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker - Pair of Sheepskin Tub Chairs, c1940s
A pair of classic tub chairs produced
Category
Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, black leather, wood, Northern Europe, 1980s
The design of this pair of
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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ingmar Relling – Lounge chair and Ottoman – Black Leather – Ekornes – 1980s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This is a ‘newer’ version of the classic Siesta chair according to the design of Ingmar Relling
Category
Vintage 1980s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 32.29 in
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Leather Non Stackable Chair
By Marcello Zilliani, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia leather is the leather-coated version of Mammamia, the chair designed by Marcello Ziliani
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
'Balzaretti' Chair in Deep Purple Moire Pattern Silk
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
Classic and modern inspiration merge in this refined chair of the Balzaretti series. The
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
119 SPFLounge chair in Solid wood by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
, reduced to the essential. The 119 chair designed by Sebastian Herkner is a classic Thonet piece which will
Category
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Walter Knoll – 369 – Lounge Chair – Set of 2 – Warm Grey – Germany
By Walter Knoll
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
majority of the German furniture industry consisted of classic, solid furniture with a straightforward
Category
1990s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Austrian Chair with Painted Panel
Located in Prato, Tuscany
particular Austrian chair made of oak wood; the backrest is very high and well outlined with an original
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of 1940s Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs in Boucle Fabric
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Lounge Chairs for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Classic yet contemporary
Category
Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
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Classic European Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of classic European chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct classic European chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 140 antique and vintage classic European chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 147 modern editions to choose from as well. Classic European chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Classic European chairs bearing modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Max Jungblut, Nika Zupanc and Sika Design each produced beautiful classic European chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Classic European Chairs?
Classic European chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,668, while the lowest priced sells for $208 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.
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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