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Deer Chair

Antique Equipal Chair Deer Leather Mexico 1940s
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
This unique Folk Art chair from 1940s Mexico is a true testament to traditional craftsmanship
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique  Equipal Chair Deer Leather Mexico 1940s
Antique  Equipal Chair Deer Leather Mexico 1940s
$1,310
H 39.38 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
Old Hickory Accent Chair With Deer Skin Covering
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Old Hickory side chair with deer skin seat and back. The hickory wood frame with natural bark
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Side Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Hickory

Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU
Located in hong kong, HK
The chair is based on a Rococo style antique chair. This style of furniture flourished in the 30s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU
Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU
$5,990 / item
H 40.95 in W 23.75 in D 23.04 in
Antique 20th Century Austrian Pair Of Deer Antler Hall Chairs c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century unusual pair of hall chairs, crafted in Austria around 1900. Made from deer
Category

20th Century Austrian Other Chairs

Materials

Antler, Fur, Wood

Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU
Located in hong kong, HK
The chair is based on a Rococo style antique chair. This style of furniture flourished in the 30s
Category

2010s Chinese Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Crystal

Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU
Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU
$5,990 / item
H 40.95 in W 23.75 in D 23.04 in
Hunting trophy chair wild boar , Antler, Red Deer, Fallow, animal skin, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
. The arms and supports on each chair are made from massive red deer antlers. The antlers are arranged
Category

20th Century Polish Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Antler, Animal Skin

Hunting trophy chair wild boar , Antler, Red Deer, Fallow, animal skin, 1970s
Hunting trophy chair wild boar , Antler, Red Deer, Fallow, animal skin, 1970s
$5,722 Sale Price
44% Off
H 57.49 in W 53.15 in D 37.41 in
Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of Four Early 20th Century American Ladder-Back Wood and Deer Hide Chairs. Antique ladder-back
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Hide, Wood

Six Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Chair and Stool, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of 4 Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chairs, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech, Wool

Antique Small Ladder Back Green Primitive Rustic Chair with Deer Hide Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique small ladder back green primitive rustic chair with deer hide seat. Item features deer hide
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Austrian Antler Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare 19th century deer antler chair artistically constructed with both red deer and fallow deer
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Antler

Austrian Antler Chair
Austrian Antler Chair
$10,600
H 40.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Austrian Antler Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare 19th century Austrian deer antler chair with an artistic mix of fallow and red deer antlers
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Antler

Austrian Antler Chair
Austrian Antler Chair
$10,600
H 40.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in

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Deer Chair
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Deer chair is inspired by the delicate legs of a deer. The Deer series consists of a dining chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint

Deer Chair
Deer Chair
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 25.6 in
Deer Chair Armless
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Deer chair is inspired by the delicate legs of a deer The Deer series consists of a dining chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint

Deer Chair Armless
Deer Chair Armless
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 25.6 in
Anthony Redmile Continental Fallow Deer Antler Chairs with Cow Hide Seat
Located in London, GB
A pair of Anthony Redmile European fallow deer antler chairs, cowhide covered seat on beautifully
Category

2010s English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted Deer Dining Chair in Solid Woods
Located in zelenograd, RU
Deer dining chair made from combination of two wood: sapele and ash. Other wood are available
Category

2010s Russian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Handcrafted Deer Dining Chair in Solid Woods
Handcrafted Deer Dining Chair in Solid Woods
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Hall Chair Painted with Deer Head
Located in New York City, NY
Antique English hall chair with painting of deer head.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Bas Chair in Walnut and Deer-Tanned Black Cowhide
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bas chair is a minimalist design and a contemporary take on a Shaker ladder-back chair. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Deer Skin and Beech Safari Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Deer Skin and Beech Safari Chairs, possibly Kenyan. These may also be bought in pairs.
Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Deer Skin and Beech Safari Chairs
Deer Skin and Beech Safari Chairs
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
1970s Spanish Deer Antlers Chair w/ Fur Seat and Legs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish deer antlers chair with fur seat and legs.
Category

Late 20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin

1950s Austrian Chair w/ Deer Leather Seats, Hoof Legs & Antlers Backrest
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Austrian chair with deer leather seat, hoof legs & antlers backrest.
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Horn, Animal Skin

1970s Pair of Hunting Style Chairs with Antlers and Deer Hide
Located in Marbella, ES
An original pair of handcrafted hunting-style chairs, crafted from genuine mottled deer hide and
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Horn, Animal Skin

Zebra King Chair with Zebra Skin and Deer Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Chair zebra king with zebra skin, armrest with deer antlers and details and nails in solid bronze.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs with Deer Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs with Reeded X-Legs and Deer Plaques. For many more fine
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Laura Johnson Drake Set of 7 Deer Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 7 Laura Johnson Drake Deer Side chairs, circa 1975
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

6 Century Furniture Deer Creek Caribou Dining Chairs Old World French Country
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
A stunning set of six century dining room chairs. 4 deer creek / mill room side chairs paired with
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

English Hall Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Hall Chair with deer painting in center of back, there are 2 chairs available with same
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Hall Chair
English Hall Chair
H 35 in W 17.25 in D 14.75 in
Antler Chair, Austria, 1930s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Antler chair made of fallow deer (Dama Dama). The chair is in original condition with a beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Chairs

Materials

Antler, Fabric

Antler Chair, Austria, 1930s
Antler Chair, Austria, 1930s
H 37.41 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Antler Parlor Chair
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique black forest antler parlor chair with fallow deer backrests. original green leather
Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Antler

19th Century Antler Parlor Chair
19th Century Antler Parlor Chair
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 27.56 in
Early 20th Century Pueblo Indians Antler Horn Chair
Located in Houston, TX
1940's Deer antler chair made by Pueblo Indians for Dr. Wilbur E. Bertram and his wife Exa. The
Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Antler, Horn

Pair of Antler Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of chairs crafted out of antlers. A pair moose antlers form the backs of the chairs while deer
Category

20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Antler, Wool

Pair of Antler Chairs
Pair of Antler Chairs
H 38 in Dm 20 in
DEER ANTLER CHAIR
Located in New York, NY
Natural deer antler chair from the Black Forest region. Fashioned from a combination of European
Category

20th Century Armchairs

DEER ANTLER CHAIR
H 40 in W 35 in D 36 in
Pair of Cerused Oak and Deer Hide Chairs, Contemporary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of cerused oak and deer hide chairs originally designed for the Llao Llao hotel in Argentina.
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

1935-1940 ANTLER LARGE RUSTIC CHAIR W/DEER HIDE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VINTAGE ANTLER LARGE CHAIR W/DEER SKIN HIDE AND BACK OF SEAT IN LEATHER.WONDERFUL FORM AND
Category

Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Materials

Antler, Leather

Rustic Red Stag and Fallow Deer Antler Armchair Chair
Located in London, by appointment only
This superb antique Blackforest armchair is crafted from Red Stag and Fallow Deer Antlers. This is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Late Victorian Armchairs

1935-1940 ANTLER CHAIR W/DEER SKIN SEAT AND BACK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY AND WONDERFUL FORM AND CONDITION ANTLER CHAIR WITH DEER SKIN SEAT AND BACK.GREAT ADDITION TO
Category

Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Materials

Antler

Pair of Chinese Tall Back Chairs with Auspicious Deer Medallions, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These distinctive 19th century tall back chairs were constructed with "coat-hanger” crest rails
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chrome Arm Chairs with New Dyed and Bleached Nappa Deer Skin
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century chrome arm chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in dyed and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Michel Mangmatin Bronze Star Coffee Table
By Michel Mangematin
Located in New York, NY
influenced by Mies Van deer Rohe’s Barecelona chair. Michel Mangmatin France (Born in 1928) French
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

1950s Austrian Chair w/ Deer Leather Seats, Hoof Legs & Antlers Backrest
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Austrian chair with deer leather seat, hoof legs & antlers backrest.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Horn, Animal Skin

Antler Sheepskin Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Chair from red deer antlers upholstered with snow white Iceland sheepskin. Great decorative piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Antler

Antler Sheepskin Chair
Antler Sheepskin Chair
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Stylish Antler Sheepskin Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Chair from red deer antlers upholstered with snow white Iceland sheepskin. Great decorative piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs

Materials

Antler, Animal Skin

Stylish Antler Sheepskin Chair
Stylish Antler Sheepskin Chair
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Stylish Antler Sheepskin Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Chair from red deer antlers upholstered with snow white Iceland sheepskin. Great decorative piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs

Materials

Antler, Animal Skin

Stylish Antler Sheepskin Chair
Stylish Antler Sheepskin Chair
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Luke Hannam, Deer Skull on Studio Chair
By Luke Hannam
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas H51 x W40 cm (unframed)
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Paint

Luke Hannam, Deer Skull on Studio Chair
Luke Hannam, Deer Skull on Studio Chair
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Roland Ward Unusual Roman Walnut Chair with Deer Feet
Located in Leuven , BE
side supports and hide covered central seat panel raised on deer-hoof supports united by hide-covered H
Category

Antique 19th Century British Taxidermy

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Antique Antler Stool with Hand-Woven Seating Surface
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A traditional colorful antler stool with original deer horns as chair legs. The seating surface is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Footstools

Materials

Antler

Set of Three Antique Antler Parlor Armchairs, Austria, circa 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1890, original velour upholstery, feet and backrests made of original deer antlers. All chairs are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Wing Chair covered with Grain Sack Material with Crown and Deer
Located in Dallas, TX
Wing chair with original frame from early 20th c covered with vintage 1850's European grain sack.
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Saint Hubert Chairs with Fallow Deer Antler Backs and Legs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Three decorative French hunting lodge chairs with backs and legs made of non-load bearing fallow
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Antler, Horn, Leather

Shed Deer Horn Antler Chair from Bavaria, Germany
Located in Houston, TX
Shed Deer Horn Antler Chair from Bavaria, Germany. This massive chair reflects the passion for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Armchairs

Materials

Horn

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A Wonderful Service Of 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
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20th Century German Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

925 Sterling Silver Santa Maria Ship 1492 Model on Wooden Base
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
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925 Sterling Silver Santa Maria Ship 1492 Model on Wooden Base
925 Sterling Silver Santa Maria Ship 1492 Model on Wooden Base
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45% Off
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Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Drawings

Materials

Paper

19Thc Hickory-Bentwood Ranch House Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand made rustic Ranch house hickory Side chair from Ohio.This fine old finish has a coat of outdoor protective varnish so it can be inside or outdoors. Fantastic porch chair.
Category

Antique 1890s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

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19Thc Hickory-Bentwood  Ranch House Arm Chair
19Thc Hickory-Bentwood  Ranch House Arm Chair
$1,356
H 38.5 in W 28.5 in D 25 in
Antique English Walnut Round Porthole Mirror Circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English walnut round porthole mirror, circa 1920. This fine mirror is a nice large size with a recessed mirror glass surrounded by a walnut frame in a lovely patina,...
Category

Early 20th Century English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
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Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
$7,890 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.41 in W 80.71 in D 33.86 in
18th C. Chippendale Mahogany Mirror, American, English Style. Original Mirror.
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vero Beach, FL
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Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

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Contemporary Stool in Brazilian Hardwood Design by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
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Category

2010s Brazilian Stools

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Category

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Materials

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American Rustic Adirondack Twig Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Materials

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Diminutive 18th Century American Chippendale Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
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Antique 1790s American Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

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Fantastic Signed Old Hickory Side Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category

Early 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Fantastic Signed Old Hickory Side Chair
Fantastic Signed Old Hickory Side Chair
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
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Gilt and Silver Wood Venetian Grotto Style Table, Italy, circa 1890
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
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Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Revival Side Tables

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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens
$48,110 / item
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
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Deer Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the deer chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each deer chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using antler, bone and wood. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage deer chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a deer chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right deer chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Carl Auböck and Werkstätte Carl Auböck each produced at least one beautiful deer chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Deer Chair?

A deer chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,375, while the lowest priced sells for $1,900 and the highest can go for as much as $58,587.

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