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Italian antique wood and Vienna straw chairs with curl details, early 1900s
Italian antique wood and Vienna straw chairs with curl details, early 1900s

Italian antique wood and Vienna straw chairs with curl details, early 1900s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian antique wood and Vienna straw chairs with curl details, early 1900s Set of four chairs in wood and Vienna straw.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set of Black Leather Dining Chair with Mocha Stained Ash Wood Leg, Poltrona Frau
Set of Black Leather Dining Chair with Mocha Stained Ash Wood Leg, Poltrona Frau

Set of Black Leather Dining Chair with Mocha Stained Ash Wood Leg, Poltrona Frau

By Poltrona Frau

Located in Tulsa, OK

Diva dining chair by Poltrona Frau This chair has a curled top on the backrest which is a stylish reference to the classics objects.

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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cappellini Felt Chair by Marc Newson
Cappellini Felt Chair by Marc Newson

Cappellini Felt Chair by Marc Newson

By Marc Newson, Cappellini

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

Newson had just launched his futuristic Orgone lounge and began slicing off the back, bending it open, and allowing the chair’s flanks to curl down to the floor. ‘I wanted it to look...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique French Napoleon III High Back Chair, Upholstered, 1890
Antique French Napoleon III High Back Chair, Upholstered, 1890

Antique French Napoleon III High Back Chair, Upholstered, 1890

Located in Stamford, CT

One High, curled back French Napoleon III chair, upholstered Cowtan and Tout cotton stripe.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fritz Hansen Style Danish Lounge Wing Chair in Faux Shearling Bouclé
Fritz Hansen Style Danish Lounge Wing Chair in Faux Shearling Bouclé

Fritz Hansen Style Danish Lounge Wing Chair in Faux Shearling Bouclé

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stamford, CT

In keeping with Scandinavian tradition, this chair has been completely restored in a faux shearling, with tightly scaled curls chosen to accentuate the chair’s elegant silhouette.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Beech

1950’s Swedish Modern Club Chairs With Wooden Arm Rests on Castors - a Pair
1950’s Swedish Modern Club Chairs With Wooden Arm Rests on Castors - a Pair

1950’s Swedish Modern Club Chairs With Wooden Arm Rests on Castors - a Pair

Located in Charleston, SC

These low slung lounge chairs are so comfortable! They are really the kind of chairs you can curl up in.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

50 Vintage Cherry Bank Of England Chairs by Jasper Chair Co.
50 Vintage Cherry Bank Of England Chairs by Jasper Chair Co.

50 Vintage Cherry Bank Of England Chairs by Jasper Chair Co.

By Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a wonderful set of Bankers armchairs. Each chair has a ribbed back and curled arms. The chairs are constructed in Cherry wood.

Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s

Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

It is kind of unusual to find a very modest and practical industrial chair with a very joyful base. The legs of this chair curl up in a very stylish fashion and give this chair a ver...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Neoclassical Tub or Gondola Bergeres, c. 1800
Pair Italian Neoclassical Tub or Gondola Bergeres, c. 1800

Pair Italian Neoclassical Tub or Gondola Bergeres, c. 1800

Located in Pasadena, CA

The front legs extend to the arms of the chair; the French Directoire style would have featured a more pronounced front leg with a curled arm termination.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Set of 2 Wulff ATD2 & Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut for & Tradition
Set of 2 Wulff ATD2 & Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut for & Tradition

Set of 2 Wulff ATD2 & Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut for & Tradition

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

As with most natural materials, differences in structure, density and thickness are expected, as two pieces of sheepskin never look identical and tend to show natural variations in b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 2 Wulff Atd2 & Pouf Atd3 in Sheepskin Moonlight/Walnut for & Tradition
Set of 2 Wulff Atd2 & Pouf Atd3 in Sheepskin Moonlight/Walnut for & Tradition

Set of 2 Wulff Atd2 & Pouf Atd3 in Sheepskin Moonlight/Walnut for & Tradition

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

As with most natural materials, differences in structure, density and thickness are expected, as two pieces of sheepskin never look identical and tend to show natural variations in b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Antique Ming Style Chinese Qing Carved Hardwood Gilt Lacquer Throne Chairs
Pair Antique Ming Style Chinese Qing Carved Hardwood Gilt Lacquer Throne Chairs

Pair Antique Ming Style Chinese Qing Carved Hardwood Gilt Lacquer Throne Chairs

Located in Portland, OR

This very attractive pair of antique carved Chinese throne chairs are made from Chinese elm, with traces of red lacquer decoration, they have carved & pierced headrests, the chair ba...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Handsome 18th C Italian Baroque Arm Chair with Intricately Carved Details
Handsome 18th C Italian Baroque Arm Chair with Intricately Carved Details

Handsome 18th C Italian Baroque Arm Chair with Intricately Carved Details

Located in Atlanta, GA

The finials at each upper side of the chair curl into volutes, and this design is carried through in the four scrolling feet at bottom.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Age Art Deco Baroque Dining Table & Chairs , Louis Philippe, Ferrarese Burl
Age Art Deco Baroque Dining Table & Chairs , Louis Philippe, Ferrarese Burl

Age Art Deco Baroque Dining Table & Chairs , Louis Philippe, Ferrarese Burl

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Shaped oval shaped table, with hand carvings on the apron and threaded briar decoration of light woods on the top; with two supporting legs resting on three feet and joined by a cent...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Decorative Carved Armchairs
Pair Of Decorative Carved Armchairs

Pair Of Decorative Carved Armchairs

Located in GB

Hand carved with handsome male profiles and curled beards on the chair arms. There is a beautifully carved scene depicting a lion and his prey on the chair back.

Category

Late 20th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

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Mint Green F584 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort, Dutch Design
Mint Green F584 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort, Dutch Design

Mint Green F584 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort, Dutch Design

By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Geoffrey Harcourt designed these tulip base chairs with maximum comfort in mind. The design is based on a large shell principle so a person can easily curl up in it.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 17th Century Walnut Louis XIV Italian Armchairs
Pair of 17th Century Walnut Louis XIV Italian Armchairs

Pair of 17th Century Walnut Louis XIV Italian Armchairs

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H 66.93 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in

Pair of 17th Century Walnut Louis XIV Italian Armchairs

Located in Sanremo, IT

The carving of the wood and the folders becomes more vigorous than curls or scrolls and curled leaves. These two high chairs, made of carved walnut wood, with a high rectangular ba...

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Antique 1690s Italian Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Unusual Curled Front Leg Chairs on Wood Feet
Unusual Curled Front Leg Chairs on Wood Feet

Unusual Curled Front Leg Chairs on Wood Feet

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A most unusual pair of microfiber covered chairs. They have curled snail like front legs. Each one features wood bun feet.

Category

20th Century Unknown Chairs

Pair of Wood Curled Armchairs
Pair of Wood Curled Armchairs

Pair of Wood Curled Armchairs

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H 34 in W 22 in D 24 in

Pair of Wood Curled Armchairs

Located in Seattle, WA

Handsome pair of chairs, rush seats.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron with Curls, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron with Curls, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron with Curls, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron with curls, 1960s Set of 4 garden chairs in white painted wrought iron.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Italian mid-century four white wrought iron outdoor chairs with curls, 1960s
Italian mid-century four white wrought iron outdoor chairs with curls, 1960s

Italian mid-century four white wrought iron outdoor chairs with curls, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century four white wrought iron outdoor chairs with curls, 1960s. Garden or outdoor chairs with armrests, entirely in curved white painted wrought iron rod, with micro-pe...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Club with Curled Arm Detail
Art Deco Club with Curled Arm Detail

Art Deco Club with Curled Arm Detail

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H 30 in W 28.5 in D 29 in

Art Deco Club with Curled Arm Detail

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous chair features curled arm details in mahogany and newly upholstered in beautiful creme fabric.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Pair 1980s Postmodern Modern Brown Upholstered Curled Back Parson Slipper Chairs
Pair 1980s Postmodern Modern Brown Upholstered Curled Back Parson Slipper Chairs

Pair 1980s Postmodern Modern Brown Upholstered Curled Back Parson Slipper Chairs

Located in Stafford, TX

These postmodern chairs feature a sculptural and modular design, reflecting the bold, unconventional aesthetics of the late 20th century. Upholstered in a rich brown textured fabric,...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine and Sheep Curl Bouclé, France, 1970s
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine and Sheep Curl Bouclé, France, 1970s

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine and Sheep Curl Bouclé, France, 1970s

Located in Hellouw, NL

This set of six French chairs was made of solid pine wood in the 1970s and has acquired a beautiful patina over the years.

Category

Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

Vintage French Rattan Papasan Chair
Vintage French Rattan Papasan Chair

Vintage French Rattan Papasan Chair

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H 24.4 in W 44.9 in D 44.9 in

Vintage French Rattan Papasan Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Handmade with rattan, weathered to a beautiful patina with a lived-in and cozy feel. The perfect chair to curl up with a book on a lazy summer day.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

Ligne Roset Pop Chair by Christian Werner
Ligne Roset Pop Chair by Christian Werner

Ligne Roset Pop Chair by Christian Werner

By Ligne Roset

Located in Culver City, CA

For us, it's the perfect lounge chair to curl up with a blanket, glass of wine and a good book.

Category

Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ligne Roset Pop Chair and Ottoman by Christian Werner
Ligne Roset Pop Chair and Ottoman by Christian Werner

Ligne Roset Pop Chair and Ottoman by Christian Werner

By Ligne Roset

Located in Culver City, CA

For us, it's the perfect lounge chair to curl up with a blanket, glass of wine and a good book.

Category

Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Izegem, VWV

From different visual angles, the Orange Slice shows several stages of 'curl up'. In fact, the chair seems to change shape everytime you look at it.

Category

Mid-20th Century Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Artifort F437 Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin
Pair of Artifort F437 Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin

Pair of Artifort F437 Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Voorburg, NL

From different visual angles, the orange slice shows several stages of ‘curl up’. In fact, the chair seems to change shape every time you look at it.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Luxurious Pair of Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Hotel Bristol
Luxurious Pair of Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Hotel Bristol

Luxurious Pair of Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Hotel Bristol

Located in New York, NY

Raised on gently curled legs, the chairs are exquisitely detailed with near wingback, and curves galore.

Category

20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mohair

Curled Cat
Curled Cat

Elise DomCurled Cat

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H 20 in W 25 in

Curled Cat

By Elise Dom

Located in Brecon, Powys

Really very beautiful painting of a cat curled up on chair. One for all the cat lovers by this listed Dutch artist.

Category

1940s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Organic sheepskin lounge chair in the style of Finn Juhl
Organic sheepskin lounge chair in the style of Finn Juhl

Organic sheepskin lounge chair in the style of Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Hägersten, SE

Upholstered with whole sheep skins of high quality with beautiful curls. The chair is in very good condition with light patina to the legs which have been carefully restored.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Artifort F437 Orange Slice Chair in Pink and Blue by Pierre Paulin
Artifort F437 Orange Slice Chair in Pink and Blue by Pierre Paulin

Artifort F437 Orange Slice Chair in Pink and Blue by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Voorburg, NL

From different visual angles, the orange slice shows several stages of ‘curl up’. In fact, the chair seems to change shape every time you look at it.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

E W Godwin or H W Batley for Collinson & Lock An Aesthetic Movement side chair.
E W Godwin or H W Batley for Collinson & Lock An Aesthetic Movement side chair.

E W Godwin or H W Batley for Collinson & Lock An Aesthetic Movement side chair.

By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock

Located in London, GB

An Aesthetic Movement walnut side chair with carved curls and line decoration to the headrail with a shaped detail to the centre flanked by rows of spindles and further spindles belo...

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs with Linen Upholstery
20th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs with Linen Upholstery

20th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs with Linen Upholstery

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Two carved rosettes atop the crown of the chairs, with a curled ribbon edge, and classic fluted legs.

Category

20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Artifort Black Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin
Artifort Black Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin

Artifort Black Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

From different visual angles, the orange slice shows several stages of ‘curl up’. In fact, the chair seems to change shape every time you look at it.

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Armchair and Ottoman in Raf Simon Pilot Fabric STOCK
Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Armchair and Ottoman in Raf Simon Pilot Fabric STOCK

Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Armchair and Ottoman in Raf Simon Pilot Fabric STOCK

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

From different visual angles, the Orange Slice shows several stages of ‘curl up’. In fact, the chair seems to change shape every time you look at it.

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort Velvet Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin  in STOCK
Artifort Velvet Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin  in STOCK

Artifort Velvet Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

From different visual angles, the Orange Slice shows several stages of ‘curl up’. In fact, the chair seems to change shape every time you look at it.

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Biedermeier Occasional Chairs with White Stripe Upholstery
Biedermeier Occasional Chairs with White Stripe Upholstery

Biedermeier Occasional Chairs with White Stripe Upholstery

Located in Astoria, NY

Biedermeier occasional chairs dating from the 19th century. Details include blond wood frame with sweet heart back and curled arms.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Annelise Firth (b.1961) - Contemporary Oil, Cosy Kitchen
Annelise Firth (b.1961) - Contemporary Oil, Cosy Kitchen

Annelise Firth (b.1961) - Contemporary Oil, Cosy Kitchen

Located in Corsham, GB

This vibrant still life painting captures a cosy interior scene with a black cat curled up on a cushioned chair and flowers and fruit on a kitchen table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Swedish Biedermeier or Karl Johan Armchairs from the Late 1800s
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier or Karl Johan Armchairs from the Late 1800s

Pair of Swedish Biedermeier or Karl Johan Armchairs from the Late 1800s

Located in Atlanta, GA

The chairs have curled knuckles and are raised on sabre shaped legs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Birch

Pair of Swedish Louis XVI Style Armchairs from the Mid-20th Century
Pair of Swedish Louis XVI Style Armchairs from the Mid-20th Century

Pair of Swedish Louis XVI Style Armchairs from the Mid-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The arms are padded at their centers and have sweetly curled carved wood knuckles. Each chair is raised upon graceful, cabriole legs.

Category

20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stamped Japanese circa 1880 Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Dragon Corner Armchair
Stamped Japanese circa 1880 Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Dragon Corner Armchair

Stamped Japanese circa 1880 Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Dragon Corner Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Japanese Export circa 1880 hand carved Hardwood corner chair with oversized curled Dragon back rest A very good looking w...

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

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Curl Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the curl chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fiberglass, plastic and animal skin, every curl chair was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage curl 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 curl chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A curl chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made curl chair over the years, but those crafted by Roche Bobois are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Curl Chair?

Prices for a curl chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $540 and can go as high as $5,475, while the average can fetch as much as $2,939.

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