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Lot of Four Classic Chairs in Carved and Pickled Wood, 19070s
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of four classic chairs in carved and pickled wood with fabric of light yellow color they
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1970s Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Classic Chairs by Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of six (6) Hans Wegner JH-501 classic chairs. Teak and cane. Restored and recaned.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

A Pair of Classic Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
By Kaj Gottlob, Kaare Klint, A. J. Iversen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of classic dining chairs / desk chairs, attributed to Kaj Gottlob for Fritz Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Oak, Lambskin

Vintage Classic Brand Top Grain Yellow Leather Chesterfield Chairs - a Pair
By Classic
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous pair of vintage yellow Chesterfield wingback chairs with brass nailheads accompanied by
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1970s American Chesterfield Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans J Wegner Pair of Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of classic chairs. Original Cane seats Original surface Branded signature.
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1950s Danish Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Teak

Retro Hans J Wegner Pair of Chairs
Hans J Wegner Pair of Chairs
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
CLASSIC GALLERY Contemporary Beau Green Velvet Club Chair
By Classic Gallery
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Contemporary style upholstered club chair by Classic Gallery. Solid wood frame, "beau green
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Late 20th Century American Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Boomerang Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very good original example of this classic chair, freshly upholstered in white boucle.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Brass

CLASSIC GALLERY Late 20th Century Art Deco Mauve Club Chair
By Classic Gallery
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Art Deco style upholstered club chair by Classic Gallery. Solid wood frame, mauve color velvet
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Cigar Chair Model GE240 by Hans J Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice example of this classic chair, freshly uphosltered in Mocha coloured Boucle fabric. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Series of 4 Danish Teak and Cordage chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen 1960.
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty Scandinavian chairs. Sober and elegant design. Great comfort for this classic chair from
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Rope, Teak

Massimo Vignelli Acorn Chair
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Toronto, CA
Hausserman in the 1970s. ʺIt has the directness of a Shaker piece, the elegance of the Wegner classic chair
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Birch

Massimo Vignelli Acorn Chair
Massimo Vignelli Acorn Chair
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Pair of Original Oak and Bouclé Cigar Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Fine original 1950s pair of these super comfortable classic chairs by master designer Hans J Wegner
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Exciting Mid-Century Modern French Canopy Hood Chair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
on the upholstery when we decided to give this classic chair a new twist with a mod patterned vintage
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Midcentury Walnut Slipper Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic chairs designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976) for Widdicomb with bleached walnut
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Walnut

Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
elegant classic chair.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
H 38.98 in W 38.98 in D 25.2 in
Original Charles & Ray Eames / Miller Swivel Chair on Wheels Model EA 105, 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Markington, GB
/ produced. The chair is in good vintage condition, this classic chair is highly sort after, the antiques of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Model EA 116 Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
normal traces of use (see the pictures). These Classic chairs are highly sought after, the antiques of
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 modernist french pine chairs, 1970's
Located in LYON, FR
wider than a classic chair. Dimensions H82 X L48 X D51 cm Seat height 47.5 cm
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Pine

 Set of 6 modernist french pine chairs, 1970's
 Set of 6 modernist french pine chairs, 1970's
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Model No EA 105, 1958, THE Original Charles and Ray Eames / Miller Swivel Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Markington, GB
. The chairs are in good condition, these Classic chairs are highly sought after, the antiques of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Set of 5 Model EA 105 Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970's
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
pictures). These Classic chairs are highly sought after, the antiques of the future and will look great in
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Knoll Style Barcelona Chair Newly Upholstered in Brazilian Cow Hide
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Style Chair Custom Upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

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Cowhide, Leather, Upholstery

White Stained Beech Rocking Chair by Luigi Grassevig Italy, 1970's
By Luigi Crassevig, Crassevig
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
manner as the classic Thonet chairs A classic chair for a 70's Boho Chique Italian look interior This
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Dinig Room Chairs Erling Toevits Solid Wood Teak Sorø Stolefabrik
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic chairs from the 1960s by Erling Torvits for Sorø Stolefabrik. Frame made of solid teak and
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1960s European Classic Retro Chair

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Leather, Teak

4x chairs by H.W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic chairs from the 1960s by H.W. Klein for Bramin. Solid teak frame with mortise & tenon
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1960s Danish Classic Retro Chair

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Upholstery, Teak

4x chairs by H.W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s
4x chairs by H.W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Wedge Shaped Slipper Chairs in Hand-Painted Fabric
By Classic Gallery
Located in Hanover, MA
and Vladimir Kagan. Made by Classic Gallery, Highpoint, circa 1995. Totally upholstered in teal chintz
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1990s American Modern Classic Retro Chair

High Back Lounge Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard, Nielsen
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
original John Stuart Inc. New York Grand Rapids metal disk tag, see images. Classic chair from the
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Retro Chair

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Upholstery, Teak

Iconic Grey Leather Lounge Chairs by Paoloa Navone
By Paola Navone
Located in Voorburg, NL
Iconic Paola Navone Leather armchairs. These classic chairs with high comfort come in beautiful
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Leather

Reupholstered Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman after T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that gives this classic chair an unexpectedly modern flair. Chair and ottoman are unmarked but share a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Black Leather, Contemporary Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Gorgeous Knoll Saarinen office chair on a contemporary swivel base. These classic chairs come in
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1990s American Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Rattan Armchair with Metal Base from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
versatile piece invites you to relax. The simple repetition of lines and soft curves gives this classic
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

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Rattan

Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
traditional Thonet style, the bentwood backrest is an early model of what will become a 1960s classic chair
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

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Fabric, Beech

Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Danish Modern Oversized Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in San Diego, CA
is as comfortable as it looks. A classic chair for any MCM room! Dimensions: 41.5" high x 27.5
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Retro Chair

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair. George Nelson for Herman Miller Cube Arm Chairs Model 4774
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
structural damage or repairs. Way ahead of their time, these Classic chairs look modern and up to date
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Vintage Mid Century Red Butterfly Canvas and Metal Chair by Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
design with simple, clean lines for use in both indoors and outdoors. This classic chair features a heavy
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

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Iron

Razorblade Dining Chairs in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Baroque and Mid-Century Modern influences. Known as the Razorblade model, these classic chairs were
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

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Oak

Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
. A small number of this classic chair were produced with rosewood arm tips by AP Stolen to meet the
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Rosewood

Pr. Illum Wikkelso Design Niels Eilersen Made Danish Mid Century Dining Chairs
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in New York, NY
Niels Eilersen, made in Denmark circa 1950's. These classic chairs are constructed of solid wood, I
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Retro Chair

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Teak

1950s Rare Set Vostra Chairs Numbered & Original Fabric by Jens Risom for Knoll.
By Walter Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
collection of classic chairs that recount furnishing history created for its 150th birthday three years ago
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Fabric, Elm

1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
classic chairs are very well crafted and have been fully restored by our skilled in house cabinetmakers
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Retro Chair

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Rosewood, Teak

Set of Six Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
. The Classic chairs are upholstered with their original beige and rust stripe tapestry style upholstery
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1960's Original Upholstered Velvet Ben Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
midlands and have had them gently restored and reupholstered. This is on of their classic chairs, the
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1960s English Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Classic Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic barrel chair known as the ND83, designed by Nanna Ditzel, made by Søren Willadsen, in
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Beech

Classic Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair
Classic Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair
H 28 in W 31 in D 21 in
Razorblade Dining Chairs attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Sticker from Nyrup Møbe
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Baroque and Mid-Century Modern influences. Known as the Razorblade model, these classic chairs were
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1960s Danish Brutalist Classic Retro Chair

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Oak

Pair of Classic Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of slipper chairs ca' early 1950's. Dark brown frames, reupholstered in period green
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Classic Slipper Chairs
Pair of Classic Slipper Chairs
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
A classic design with a contoured high back, upholstered in the original raspberry knit upholstery
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Wood

1960s Teak Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs for Uldum Denmark, Set of 6
By Johannes Andersen, Eva & Johannes Andersen, Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Denmark. Carved from solid teak wood, these cult classic chairs are an icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

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Velvet, Hardwood, Teak

Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Classic Highly Stylized Top Grain
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Classic James Mont Tall Back Chair
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic James Mont tall back chair, ca' 1950's. Lacquered frame with velvet upholstery.
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Classic James Mont Tall Back Chair
Classic James Mont Tall Back Chair
H 45 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of 4 Swedish Classic Leksand Chairs
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Set of 4 - price is for the set of 4 chairs. Birch wood classic Leksand chair with a traditional
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Birch

Set of 4 Swedish Classic Leksand Chairs
Set of 4 Swedish Classic Leksand Chairs
H 33.5 in W 17.7 in D 14.2 in
Pair of Classic Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. mid-late 20th century Beautiful & colorful pair of classic side chairs w/ white washed paint
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Mid-20th Century Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Classic Side Chairs
Pair of Classic Side Chairs
H 42.75 in W 20 in D 17 in
Quadro Chairs by Bruno Rey & Charles Polin for Dietiker, Switzerland, 1980s
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker, Charles Polin
Located in Almelo, NL
Swiss most renowned designer Bruno Rey in collaborator with Charles Polin, these classic chairs has its
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

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Metal

Quadro Chairs by Bruno Rey & Charles Polin for Dietiker, Switserland, 1989
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker, Charles Polin
Located in Almelo, NL
Swiss most renowned designer Bruno Rey in collaborator with Charles Polin, these classic chairs has its
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Metal

Billy Haines Style Classic Vintage Wicker Chair
By William Billy Haines
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Delightfully shaped vintage wicker chair, beautiful from every angle, having a naturally aged
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1950s American Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Wicker

Set of 6 Vintage French Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs with Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
comfortable seat. The Classic chairs are upholstered with their original floral tapestry upholstery and
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Tapestry, Beech

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
comfortable seat. The Classic chairs are upholstered with their original beige and rust stripe upholstery and
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic slipper or armless chairs by Jens Risom-original, vintage 1950's production
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century French Carved Sheep Bone Dining Chairs and Armchairs, Suite of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
, and a wide and comfortable seat. The Classic chairs are upholstered with their original woven
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Tapestry, Beech

Suite of Six Stunning Classic Fully Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
A stunning suite of six original L Classic dining chairs with original upholstery. These are a
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1980s American Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Hardwood

1960's Original Upholstered Ben Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
and have had them gently restored and reupholstered. This is on of their classic chairs, the structure
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1960s English Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1970s Classic Lounge Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Midcentury lounge chairs, elegant stylish in super condition.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Retro Chair

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1970s Classic Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1970s Classic Lounge Chairs
H 35.44 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
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Classic Retro Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the classic retro chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A classic retro chair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the classic retro 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 classic retro chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Hans J. Wegner, Knoll and Fritz Hansen each produced at least one beautiful classic retro chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Classic Retro Chair?

Prices for a classic retro chair start at $74 and top out at $42,000 with the average selling for $2,616.

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.