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Portuguese ROOTS Chair by AROUNDtheTREE Collectible Design Piece
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
The Portuguese roots chair designed by Alexandre Caldas, is a reinterpretation of a great icon of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Spinzi SIlös Chair, Collectible Italian Design, Bright Yellow Sculptural Seating
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural dining chair - contemporary collectible chair - metal chair with holes Designed in 2024
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Brown Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The chair 'Berserker' is made of mirror polished stainless steel with upholstering in genuine brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Orange Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The chair 'Berserker' is made of mirror polished stainless steel with upholstering in genuine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel White Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The chair 'Berserker' is made of mirror polished stainless steel with upholstering in genuine white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Design Collectible Chair in the Style of Gastone Rinaldi, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in taranto, IT
Original collection chair from the 1960s, made in the style of Gastone Rinaldi, with black
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Collectible Design Art Chair by Jordan Artisan Contemporary Signed Unique Piece
By Jordan Artisan
Located in Nijmegen, NL
collectible design and art pieces. He uses basic construction materials; rebar, EPS and tile adhesive. After
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Chair Dining Room Armchair Gold Cast Bronze Mirror Polished Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
, creating a beautiful fluid and reflective effect. The Alpemare chair has participated in the most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Meccano Lounge Chair by Spinzi, Italian Collectible Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
represents the intimacy of Spinzi’s approach to furniture design with an outcome that is creative and classic
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Collectible Armchair Design Umberto Mascagni, 1960s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid original collector's chair from the 1960s, designed by umberto mascagni and made, as per
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jonathan Trayte, "Moloko", 2018, Whitechapel, Collectible Design
By Jonathan Trayte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Functional Art; Contemporary Art; Jonathan Trayte; Moloko; 2018; Collectible design; Functional
Category

2010s English Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Steel

Collectible Design: Hans Wegner JH 516 Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Renens, CH
An original pair of very rare JH516 lounge chairs by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hansen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Collectible Design "Peak of a Century" by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Simple farmers chair, cut, abroad, painted. A good example for Staabs work of functional art
Category

Antique Early 1800s German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Collectible Chair in Green Color, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
original design chair from the 70s, made with a golden lacquered metal frame, seat and back
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Collectible Chair in Green Color, 1970s
Collectible Chair in Green Color, 1970s
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Collectible Chair in Blush Pink Color, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Original design chair from the 70s, made with a golden lacquered metal frame, seat and back
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Collectible Chair in Blush Pink Color, 1970s
Collectible Chair in Blush Pink Color, 1970s
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Collectible Chair in Blush Blu Color, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Original design chair from the 70s, made with a golden lacquered metal frame, seat and back
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Collectible Chair in Blush Blu Color, 1970s
Collectible Chair in Blush Blu Color, 1970s
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Sculptural "Arches" chair, Italian collectible, Memphis style, decorative dining
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
, specialized in interior decoration, furniture design and Mid-Century collectibles hunting. You can access our
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Collectible Chair in Gold Metal and Burgundy Upholstery, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Original design chair from the 70s, made with a golden lacquered metal frame, seat and back
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Collectible Chair in Gold Metal and Yellow Upholstery, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Original design chair from the 70s, made with a golden lacquered metal frame, seat and back
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Rabbit Chair, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
that of a seat, where the rabbit's ears become the backrest of the chair. Designed for adults and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Collectible Chair in Gold Metal and Acid Green Upholstery, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Original design chair from the 70s, made with a golden lacquered metal frame, seat and back
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chairs Design James Leonard 1950s for Esavian Esa
By Jean Prouvé, Esavian, James Leonard
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
School chairs design James Leonard for Esavian Esa A great example of post-war utilitarian design
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Baumann children's armchair 1930s - French modernist design Bentwood chair
By W. Baumann & Co.
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Child bentwood chair, French design children furnitures, Beech wood Baumann modernist design
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Wood, Beech

Rare Vintage Monk Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italian Collectible
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
rare and extremely sought after, the Monk chairs are a timeless example of Italian design, and are fit
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Wood

Baby Teak High Chair, Designed and Handcrafted by Rafael Calvo
By Rafael Calvo Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Rafael designed and handcrafted the Enzo Baby High Chair using teak wood. Rafael loves to work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Children's Furniture

Materials

Teak, Wood

Children’s Chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Children’s chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden. 1990's. Lacquered plywood
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Children’s Chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Children’s chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden. 1990's. Lacquered plywood
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Children’s Chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Children’s chair, Lilla M. Designed by Caroline Schlyter, Sweden. 1990's. Lacquered plywood
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Set of White Rabbit Chairs & Table, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
table: 27.5" x 35.5" x 30.7" - (2 x) white baby rabbit chair: 17.8" x 10.3" x 20.7" Designed by Stefano
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of six Italian Mid Century Collectible Medea Wood Dining Chairs by Tagliabue
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
Set of six very rare and highly collectible "Medea" wood dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Parisi Designed Valet Chair
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern butler chair by Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Regguitti. Walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rope, Walnut

Bunny Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Bunny Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 90 x H 75 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Bunny Chair by Plyus Design
Bunny Chair by Plyus Design
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 36.23 in
Zond Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Zond Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 101 x W 76 x H 94 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Zond Chair by Plyus Design
Zond Chair by Plyus Design
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 39.77 in
Fjord Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Fjord Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 85 x W 110 x H 80 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fjord Chair by Plyus Design
Fjord Chair by Plyus Design
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 33.47 in
Stone Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Stone Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 81 x W 115 x H 88 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stone Chair by Plyus Design
Stone Chair by Plyus Design
H 34.65 in W 45.28 in D 31.89 in
Fjord Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Fjord Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 85 x W 110 x H 80 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fjord Chair by Plyus Design
Fjord Chair by Plyus Design
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 33.47 in
Stone Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Stone Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 81 x W 115 x H 88 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stone Chair by Plyus Design
Stone Chair by Plyus Design
H 34.65 in W 45.28 in D 31.89 in
Mackintosh to Mollino: Fifty Years of Chair Design by Derek E. Ostergard (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
that reason we have chosen to highlight chair design in our exhibition. The exhibit and catalogue
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Beige Madina Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Madina Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 64 x W 68 x H 90 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Beige Madina Chair by Plyus Design
Beige Madina Chair by Plyus Design
H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
Chocolate Madina Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Madina Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 64 x W 68 x H 90 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chocolate Madina Chair by Plyus Design
Chocolate Madina Chair by Plyus Design
H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
Beige Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 100 x W 80 x H 86 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Beige Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
Beige Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Creamy Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Creamy Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 100 x W 80 x H 86 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Creamy Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
Creamy Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Chocolate Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 100 x W 80 x H 86 cm Materials: Wood, HR
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chocolate Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
Chocolate Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Black Pierre Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Pierre Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 63 x W 69 x H 88 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Black Pierre Chair by Plyus Design
Black Pierre Chair by Plyus Design
H 34.65 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Brown Pierre Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Pierre Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 63 x W 69 x H 88 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Brown Pierre Chair by Plyus Design
Brown Pierre Chair by Plyus Design
H 34.65 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Yin & Yang Chairs by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Yin & Yang Chairs by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 75 x W 72 x H 84 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Yin & Yang Chairs by Plyus Design
Yin & Yang Chairs by Plyus Design
H 33.08 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Yin & Yang Chairs by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Yin & Yang Chairs by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 75 x W 72 x H 84 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Yin & Yang Chairs by Plyus Design
Yin & Yang Chairs by Plyus Design
H 33.08 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Italian Mid-Century Collectible Armchair, Dining Chair, Luisa by Franco Albini
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern “Luisa” dining chair, designed by architect Franco Albini for
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

White Connection Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
White Connection Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 110 x W 110 x H 73 cm Materials: Wood, HR
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

White Connection Chair by Plyus Design
White Connection Chair by Plyus Design
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
White Memory Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
White Memory Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 90 x W 110 x H 80 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

White Memory Chair by Plyus Design
White Memory Chair by Plyus Design
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Chocolate Memory Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Memory Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 90 x W 110 x H 80 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chocolate Memory Chair by Plyus Design
Chocolate Memory Chair by Plyus Design
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Beige Memory Chair by Plyus Design
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Memory Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 90 x W 110 x H 80 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam
Category

2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Beige Memory Chair by Plyus Design
Beige Memory Chair by Plyus Design
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Investiture Chair Designed by Lord Snowden for Prince Charles 1969
By Remploy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This chair was designed by Lord Snowden in 1969 and produced by Remploy for the Investiture
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool, Bentwood

1000 Design Classics
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
The most innovative, iconic, and influential products ever designed - from 1663 to the present day
Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

1000 Design Classics
1000 Design Classics
H 12.25 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
"Frevo" Chair by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Frevo chair is a stunning piece of furniture created by the Brazilian artist and designer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Italian Artemide Design Vico Magistretti 6 Chairs Model Selene
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Prato, Tuscany
user's weight. It is now a cult object a true collectible design product. Selene is a chair designed to
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Artists Design Furniture by Denise Domergue
Located in valatie, NY
Artists Design Furniture by Denise Domergue. Harry N Abrams Inc. 1984. Hardcover with dust jacket
Category

Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Paper

Brazilian Furniture Design editor Otavio Nazareth (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The First in a series of Brazilian furniture design, this book abstains from discourse. The pieces
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Brazilian Furniture Design editor Otavio Nazareth (Book)
Brazilian Furniture Design editor Otavio Nazareth (Book)
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H 8.5 in W 6.19 in D 0.94 in
Contemporary Collectible Chaise Lounge / Floor Sculpture, SIE29 by Paweł Grunert
By Paweł Grunert
Located in Warsaw, PL
Design: Pawel Grunert, 2002 Material: Wicker, mirror polished ground acid-resistant steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Collectible Design Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the collectible design chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, plywood and lacquer, every collectible design chair was constructed with great care. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage collectible design chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a collectible design chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A collectible design chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one collectible design chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alvar Aalto, Harry Bertoia and Estro Salotti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Collectible Design Chair?

The average selling price for a collectible design chair at 1stDibs is $964, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $34,000 for the highest priced.
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    The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
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    Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.