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Pair of 1950s California Design Iron and Tropical Hardwood Side Chairs
By Luther Conover
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of iron and tropical hardwood side chairs, hairpin wrought iron frames with wooden seats and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly Wolf
By Luther Conover
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair byJoseph Cicchelli for Reilly Wolf In the manner of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960
By Luther Conover
Located in Chicago, IL
Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960. Chair is original. Measures
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron Hoop Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff, Luther Conover
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Pair of iron hoop chairs with woven seats and backs. Unknown designer, in the style of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron Hoop Chairs
Pair of Iron Hoop Chairs
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Minimalist Iron and Maple Chair in the Manner of Paul McCobb
By Arbuck, Luther Conover, Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe
Located in Garnerville, NY
Contoured solid maple back and seat supported by a durable iron frame, circa 1950. Good condition.
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mustard Yellow Velvet Club Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mustard Yellow velvet club chairs. Made by Arcadian Furniture out of Conover, North
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Iron Hoop Chair with Canvas Seat and Wicker Back- Unknown Designer
By Arthur Umanoff, Luther Conover, Paul McCobb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Hoop chair with an iron frame formed in an unusual round shape. The seat is in canvas
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Smaller Scale Iron and Raffia Coffee Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
pieces by Van Keppel and Green or Luther Conover. This has a few tabs to the iron frame that could hold a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Suelo Outdoor Armless Sofa
H 31.5 in Dm 84 in
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By Finn Østergaard 1
Located in Belmont, MA
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By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Chairs, California Chair Studio, 1950s, in Manner of Luther Conover
By Luther Conover
Located in Berkeley, CA
Cal. design from the 50's, very minimalist design with the natural look. Please feel free to contact us directly for best pricing and shipping options.
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

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Iron

Luther Conover Dining Set
By Luther Conover
Located in Merced, CA
Rare, complete dining set with table and six chairs designed by early California modernist, Luther
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Luther Conover Dining Set
Luther Conover Dining Set
H 28.5 in W 72 in D 36 in
Pair Of Luther Conover Lounge Chairs
By Luther Conover
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luther Conover lounge chair with a leather seat and metal frame epitomizes the sleek
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair Of Luther Conover Lounge Chairs
Pair Of Luther Conover Lounge Chairs
H 25 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Luther Conover Pacific Lounge Chair, circa 1952
By Luther Conover
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
1950s iron and mohair Pacifica lounge chair by Luther Conover. The chair was a 1952 good design
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Luther Conover Mahogany and Steel Side Chair
By Luther Conover
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon Mid-Century Modern side chair in mahogany and enameled steel by Luther Conover. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Green Luther Conover Molded Fiberglass Lounge Chairs
By Luther Conover
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Luther Conover fiberglass and black wire iron lounge chairs. Strong exposed fibers.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Luther Conover Leather Sling Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual lounge chair by Luther Conover, California 1950's. Wrought iron frame with X base
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20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Luther Conover Steel and Suede Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual lounge chair by Luther Conover, California 1950's. Original suede sling
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20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early 1950s California Design Iron & Mahogany Side Chairs
By Luther Conover
Located in Oakland, CA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Luther Conover Leather Chair with Strap Arms on Wrought Iron Frame
By Luther Conover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Luther Conover leather chair with strap arms and wrought iron frame. Unique hard plastic ball feet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

Bracewell Burgundy Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
with dark red / burgundy leather, nailhead trim, rolled arms and mahogany legs. Conover North Carolina
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Leathercraft Wiggins Executive Tilt Swivel Chair Mahogany Brown Leather 693-27
Located in Dayton, OH
"The Wiggins Executive Swivel Chair (SKU:693-27) by Leathercraft Furniture is a smooth and balanced
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Late 20th Century Swivel Chairs

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Pair of Luther Conover Iron and Leather Arm Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Iron chairs with original leather designed by Luther Conover, arm height 24" at front (22" in
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

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Iron

CLASSIC LEATHER Top Grain Burgundy Leather Tufted Lounge Armchair with Ottoman
By Classic Leather 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
and front feet of chair. Made in Conover, North Carolina, USA, in the late 20th Century. Measures
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Child's Desk and Chair
By Luther Conover, Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful little design on this children's wrought iron framed chair with attached swiveling desk
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Child's Desk and Chair
Child's Desk and Chair
H 24 in W 18 in D 25 in
Vintage Modern Child's Desk and Chair
By Luther Conover, Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful little design on this children's wrought iron framed chair with removable swiveling desk
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Eames Style Fiberglass Burlap Shell Armchair by Cole Steel, 1950
By Luther Conover
Located in Hamburg, PA
A great Mid-Century Modern armchair attributed to Luther Conover. The shell has a burlap design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Lawrence Peabody for Selig Fiber Glass Wingback Chair
By Luther Conover, Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in Houston, TX
This is a lovely Lawrence Peabody for Selig wingback chair.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Leathercraft Chesterfield Chestnut Leather Tufted Wingback Recliner Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
chestnut leather and nailhead trim. The chair is supported by ribbed bun feet. #89379-050, upholstery
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Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather

CLASSIC LEATHER Late 20th Century Mauve Leather Game Armchairs - Pair
By Classic Leather 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Traditional style game chairs by Classic Leather. Walnut frame with a distressed finish
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Coles Steel Modernist Fiberglass Bucket Chairs
By Luther Conover
Located in Rochester, NY
Conover, circa 1950s. ****** Parcel shipping available for U.S.A. Lower 48 - chairs can be taken apart and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

French 'Kangourou' Lounge Chair, 1950
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
, José Zanine Caldas and Luther Conover's equally stunning 'boomerang' chairs all of which are extremely
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

French 'Kangourou' Lounge Chair, 1950
French 'Kangourou' Lounge Chair, 1950
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 31.7 in
French 'Kangourou' Lounge Chair, 1950
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

French 'Kangourou' Lounge Chair, 1950
French 'Kangourou' Lounge Chair, 1950
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 31.7 in
Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Dan Johnson, Pacific Iron
Located in Culver City, CA
This pair of matched lounge chairs by Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron is spectacular. Upholstered in a
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Dan Johnson, Pacific Iron
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of lounge chair and ottoman by Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron is spectacular. Comfortable
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

CLASSIC LEATHER Mid 20th Century Leather Game Armchairs - Pair B
By Classic Leather 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Traditional style game chairs by Classic Leather. Walnut frame with a distressed finish
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Armchairs

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Brass

Lounge chair by Luther Conover
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair in solid mahogany and iron. Designed by Luther Conover in limited production
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Lounge chair by Luther Conover
Lounge chair by Luther Conover
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 21 in
Pair of Velvet Swivel Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Conover North Carolina by Pembrook Chair Corporation. Measures: Seat depth is 20". Seat width is 20.50
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

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Pair of Velvet Swivel Chairs
Pair of Velvet Swivel Chairs
H 35 in W 29 in D 30.5 in
Luther Conover chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crude Sausilito, CA Architectural classic, often manufactured by his students.
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Luther Conover chair
Luther Conover chair
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Luther Conover Iron & Wood Chairs 1950's
By Luther Conover
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare set of four iron and mahogany chairs designed by Luther Conover. Chairs feature a thick slab
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Luther Conover Side Chair
By Luther Conover
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare iron and wood side chair designed by Luther Conover.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Luther Conover Iron Lounge Chair
By Luther Conover
Located in Berkeley, CA
Super rare iron and mahogany lounge chair designed by Luther Conover, c.1950's Sausalito
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Luther Conover Iron Lounge Chair
Luther Conover Iron Lounge Chair
H 30.75 in W 21.75 in D 22.25 in
Luther Conover Walnut and Iron Side Chair, 1950s
By Luther Conover
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare and beautiful side chair designed by Luther Conover c.1950's Sausalito, CA. Stunning walnut
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Luther Conover Side Chair
By Luther Conover
Located in Portland, OR
A handsome side chair from the modern Califorian master of simplicity. The wood is a finely
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Luther Conover Side Chair
Luther Conover Side Chair
H 31 in W 15.5 in D 16 in
Luther Conover Boomerang Chair
Located in Treasure Island, CA
a Neutra design. Conover's earliest designs tend to be made of birch before he turned to mahogny.
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Luther Conover Boomerang Chair
Luther Conover Boomerang Chair
H 30 in W 23.5 in D 32 in
Luther Conover Side Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Side chair by Bay Area Modernist Luther Conover.
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20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Luther Conover Side Chair
Luther Conover Side Chair
H 28 in W 15 in D 20 in
Mahogany and iron chair by Luther Conover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mahogany chair with sculptural wrought iron base by Luther Conover, Sausalito, Ca.
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

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Iron

Early Luther Conover Iron and Birch Chair
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Architecturally stunning! Rare early example. Early examples of his work tend to be rendered in birch rather than the later mahogny.
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Birch

Patterned Fiberglass Chair att. Luther Conover
Located in New York, NY
Molded fiberglass shell in soft oyster grey pattherned throughout with navy blue threading. Plain tubular steel legs in black. A striking sculptural piece.
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Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

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Fiberglass

Unusual Iron and Oak Constructivist Lounge Chairs
By Luther Conover
Located in Berkeley, CA
A marraige of Richard Neutra and Luther Conover. Low and remarkably comfortable.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Upholstered side chair with iron base by Luther Conover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side chair with iron base and upholstered seat and back by California furniture designer Luther
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Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

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Iron

Case Study Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Case Study redwood and douglas fir lounge chair with leather upholstery. A striking form
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Leather, Foam

Case Study Lounge Chair
Case Study Lounge Chair
H 30 in W 29 in D 32 in
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20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Pair of Vintage Slipper Chairs
Pair of Vintage Slipper Chairs
H 27 in W 27 in D 26 in
Luther Conover Leather and Iron Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome mid-century chair designed by Luther Conover in original condition. Although there is
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20th Century American Armchairs

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Iron

Luther Conover Leather and Iron Chair
Luther Conover Leather and Iron Chair
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 24.75 in
Muriel Coleman Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Treasure Island, CA
in the California design group "Pacifica" which exhibited in the early 50's (along with VKG, Conover
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rustic Modern Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roy Rogers meets The Jetsons, California Modernist style iron chair in the manner of Dorothy
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Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rustic Modern Chair
Rustic Modern Chair
H 30 in W 16 in D 18 in
Mahogany & iron desk and chair by Luther Conover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk and chair of mahogany and iron. Desk has 3 drawers on the right side with slotted areas to
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Iron

Luther Conover Mahogany & Iron table w/ 8 cane chairs.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sausalito’s Luther Conover. The table features two slide out ends to accommodate two 15" leaves.
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

California Modern Settee and Two Chairs in the Manner of Luther Conover
Located in Berkeley, CA
Architect designed in the 1980s, utilizing the Mid-Century elements of wrought iron and laminated plywood, this set echoes the California Modern style. Very crisp in its presentation...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Wrought Iron

VKG Style Patio Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iron and cane lounge chair, part of the 1950's California vanguard aesthetic that was popularized
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20th Century Unknown Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

VKG Style Patio Lounge Chair
VKG Style Patio Lounge Chair
H 30 in W 31 in D 23 in
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Conover Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal conover chair for your home. Each conover chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect conover chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each conover chair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made conover chair over the years, but those crafted by Luther Conover, Lawrence Peabody and Selig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Conover Chair?

Prices for a conover chair start at $525 and top out at $10,000 with the average selling for $2,500.

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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.

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