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Dutch Pine Chairs

1970's Brutalist solid pine wood chair by Ate Van Apeldoorn, Netherlands
1970's Brutalist solid pine wood chair by Ate Van Apeldoorn, Netherlands

1970's Brutalist solid pine wood chair by Ate Van Apeldoorn, Netherlands

Located in Liberty, NY

Great 1970's Brutalist solid pine side chair by Ate Van Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Very nice sculptural form to it, and in good vintage condition, a few small scratches on backrest. Loc...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Chairs

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Pine

Zig Zag Chairs in solid pine wood in the style of Gerrit Rietveld
Zig Zag Chairs in solid pine wood in the style of Gerrit Rietveld

Zig Zag Chairs in solid pine wood in the style of Gerrit Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam, NL

These Zig Zag chairs were made by a local craftsman based on the iconic design by Gerrit Rietveld. Both the dimensions and the details correspond to the original design. Solid pine f...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Minimalist vintage pine dining chairs with visible joints, The Netherlands, 1960
Minimalist vintage pine dining chairs with visible joints, The Netherlands, 1960

Minimalist vintage pine dining chairs with visible joints, The Netherlands, 1960

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Minimalist vintage pine wood dining chairs with visible joints, 1960s Very clear lined chairs with focus on material. Probably Dutch, never seen before. Comfortable seating. Remin...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Jan de Jong high chair Pauluskerk Uden 1966
Jan de Jong high chair Pauluskerk Uden 1966

Jan de Jong high chair Pauluskerk Uden 1966

By Jan de Jong

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare and hard to find high chair designed by Jan de Jong for Pauluskerk Uden, The Netherlands, 1966. This striking high chair embodies the architectural clarity and formal rigor that...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Rietveld Crate Chair, Pine Wood, Dutch Design, Circa 1970
Rietveld Crate Chair, Pine Wood, Dutch Design, Circa 1970

Rietveld Crate Chair, Pine Wood, Dutch Design, Circa 1970

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Crate Chair Priced per Chair (5 Available) After a design by Gerrit Rietveld. Possibly by Metz & Co. Dutch Architect and Furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964) designed the f...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Chairs

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Pine

Two postmodern Highback chairs 'Bossche School', 1960's.
Two postmodern Highback chairs 'Bossche School', 1960's.

Two postmodern Highback chairs 'Bossche School', 1960's.

Located in CASTENRAY, NL

Set of restored 'Bossche School (1946-1973)' chairs. That came from the contents of a Monastery in Brabant, The Netherlands. Probably Alter chairs. The 'Bossche School' is a tradit...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dutch 19th Century Painted Metamorphic Chair-Table
Dutch 19th Century Painted Metamorphic Chair-Table

Dutch 19th Century Painted Metamorphic Chair-Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This metamorphic antique from the Netherlands (19th century) is a rather primitive-looking chair that flips over into a table by use of hand-forged iron hinges transforming the chair...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Rustic Chairs

Materials

Iron

Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse
Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse

Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse

Located in Geneve, CH

Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse Signed and numbered. Dimensions: W 58 x D 82 x H 78 cm Materials: Burned pine, colored linseed oil Also available in color: indigo blue, purple-red,...

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

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Pine, Coating

1960's Daumiller Style Solid Pine Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs Pair
1960's Daumiller Style Solid Pine Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs Pair

1960's Daumiller Style Solid Pine Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs Pair

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of solid pine side chairs in the Daumiller style showcase the clean lines and honest materiality characteristic of Scandinavian-inspired Mid-Century design. Crafted from warm, g...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Crate Chair, Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, Made by Cassina 1970s
Crate Chair, Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, Made by Cassina 1970s

Crate Chair, Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, Made by Cassina 1970s

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Hellouw, NL

Nice Gerrit Rietveld 'Crate' chair. This chair was designed by Rietveld in 1934 and made by Cassina in the 1970s. This chair is made out of ash wood and has a colorless lacquer. 'G...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse
Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse

Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse

Located in Geneve, CH

Timber armchair by Onno Adriaanse. Signed and numbered. Dimensions: D 74 x W 60 x H 80 cm. Materials: stained pine wood, clear satin coating. Also available in color: indigo blue...

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

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Pine, Coating

Yellow Chair by Dutch Modernist H. Wouda, 1924
Yellow Chair by Dutch Modernist H. Wouda, 1924

Yellow Chair by Dutch Modernist H. Wouda, 1924

By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda

Located in Antwerp, BE

Yellow and black modernist chair, by Hendrik Wouda, H. Pander & Zonen, Netherlands, 1924. Painted pine Part of the Exhibition "De Klare Lijn" The Interbellum, the period bet...

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Modern Chairs

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Belgian Black Marble

Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s
Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s

Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s

By Dom Hans van der Laan

Located in Utrecht, NL

This chair was originally designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg located near the Dutch town of Vaals....

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Easy Chair by John De Haard in Pinewood with Hocker, the Netherlands 1960s
Easy Chair by John De Haard in Pinewood with Hocker, the Netherlands 1960s

Easy Chair by John De Haard in Pinewood with Hocker, the Netherlands 1960s

By Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde

Located in Hellouw, NL

Unique Dutch Design lounge chair in pinewood, metal, and canvas with matching hocker. This chair is designed by John de Haard for 'Gebroeders Jonkers'. The chair has a great design w...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Set of four dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem, NL 1970's
Set of four dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem, NL 1970's

Set of four dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem, NL 1970's

By Houtwerk Hattem

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Solid pinewood dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn. We also have a matching pinewood dining table available. Chairs are in used condition.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Coganc Leather Pine Chair Ate Van Apeldoorn 1960s
Coganc Leather Pine Chair Ate Van Apeldoorn 1960s

Coganc Leather Pine Chair Ate Van Apeldoorn 1960s

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H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in

Coganc Leather Pine Chair Ate Van Apeldoorn 1960s

Located in everton lymington, GB

The chair has the typical Ate Van Apeldoorn features a pinewood frame combined with a seat in robust thick saddle leather. Simple & strong in design, good patina to the leather and p...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Pine

Child's Chair by Lucas Maassen & Sons in Hand-Painted Wood
Child's Chair by Lucas Maassen & Sons in Hand-Painted Wood

Child's Chair by Lucas Maassen & Sons in Hand-Painted Wood

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H 16.25 in W 14.5 in D 13.25 in

Child's Chair by Lucas Maassen & Sons in Hand-Painted Wood

By Lucas Maassen

Located in New York, NY

Child's chair by Lucas Maassen & Sons in hand-painted wood Designed by Lucas Maassen exclusively for kinder modern Produced by Lucas Maassen & Sons, 2013 hand-painted by Thijm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Children's Furniture

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Coating, Pine

Gerrit Rietveld Rare Children's High Chair by Gerard van de Groenekan
Gerrit Rietveld Rare Children's High Chair by Gerard van de Groenekan

Gerrit Rietveld Rare Children's High Chair by Gerard van de Groenekan

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Rare Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Children's High Chair, executed by Gerard van de Groenekan. Around 1920 Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964) designed a few pieces of furniture for the Dutch arch...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Pine

SET OF 7 ABSTRACT CHAIRS Unknown
SET OF 7 ABSTRACT CHAIRS Unknown

SET OF 7 ABSTRACT CHAIRS Unknown

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H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in

SET OF 7 ABSTRACT CHAIRS Unknown

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Forest, BE

This set of 7 chairs in the spirit of Rainer Daumiller are made of a basic construction in solid pine wood legs, seat and back which gives the chair a strong expression. The natural ...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Chairs

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Wood, Pine

Swedish 18th Century Pine Chair-Table
Swedish 18th Century Pine Chair-Table

Swedish 18th Century Pine Chair-Table

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H 41.38 in W 28.63 in D 13.63 in

Swedish 18th Century Pine Chair-Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A solid pine chair-table from the Netherlands made in the 1800’s. This functional antique is a chair with a stylised back that converts into a table by use of hand forged iron hinges...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs

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Iron

Dom Hans van der Laan Pair of Low Gray Chairs c. 1979
Dom Hans van der Laan Pair of Low Gray Chairs c. 1979

Dom Hans van der Laan Pair of Low Gray Chairs c. 1979

By Dom Hans van der Laan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Dom Hans van der Laan pair of low gray chairs. Executed by Gorisse for a private library. Bergeijk, the Netherlands c. 1979. Pine, steel nails, paint. Color is F2-05-45 from van...

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20th Century Dutch Modern Chairs

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Steel

Magistretti style pine and rush dining chairs 1960s
Magistretti style pine and rush dining chairs 1960s

Magistretti style pine and rush dining chairs 1960s

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H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Magistretti style pine and rush dining chairs 1960s

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Den Haag, ZH

Struck by these six pine wooden beauties. Their colour almost turns into gold when sunlight hits their surface. Their maker remains unknown, but they show the finest craftsmanship ev...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Pine

Pair of Borge Mogensen Style Pine and Canvas Safari Chairs
Pair of Borge Mogensen Style Pine and Canvas Safari Chairs

Pair of Borge Mogensen Style Pine and Canvas Safari Chairs

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of mid century Mogensen inspired safari chairs with pine frames and canvas sling seats. In original condition with visible wear consistent with their age and use. Set price.

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

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Canvas, Pine

Set of 4 1970's Ate van Apeldoorn Style Ladder Back Pine Dining Chairs
Set of 4 1970's Ate van Apeldoorn Style Ladder Back Pine Dining Chairs

Set of 4 1970's Ate van Apeldoorn Style Ladder Back Pine Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These four pine dining chairs have handsome grain patterns, ladder backs and slatted seats that slightly curve up. The chairs are in original condition with visible wear, including s...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Set of Four Vico Magistretti Style Pine Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Set of Four Vico Magistretti Style Pine Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats

Set of Four Vico Magistretti Style Pine Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Vico Magistretti style pine dining chairs with woven rush seats and curved backrests. A lovely cross between unassuming and smart design. In original condition with visible...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Pine

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Bench, Bossche School, Dutch Design, 1960s
Dom Hans Van Der Laan Bench, Bossche School, Dutch Design, 1960s

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Bench, Bossche School, Dutch Design, 1960s

By Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong

Located in Antwerp, BE

Bench; Bossche School; Dom Hans van der Laan; Jan de Jong; The Netherlands; Dutch Design; 1960s; Minimal Brutalist Style; A remarkable bench in minimal brutalist style designed by...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Pine

Ate Van Apeldoorn Attributed Red Cube Chair
Ate Van Apeldoorn Attributed Red Cube Chair

Ate Van Apeldoorn Attributed Red Cube Chair

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H 31.75 in W 24.25 in D 23.25 in

Ate Van Apeldoorn Attributed Red Cube Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Minimalist Ate Van Apeldoorn attributed pine cube chair with a box joint frame. It's in original condition and has wear consistent with its age and use. Other Ate Van Apeldoorn chair...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Late 20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs
Late 20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

Late 20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

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H 30.32 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in

Late 20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A wonderful pair of leather wing back armchairs. Dating to the latter part of the 20th century these chairs have been realised by the finest Dutch craftsmen, the solid wood frame uph...

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20th Century Dutch Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs
20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

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H 34.65 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in

20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A wonderful pair of leather wing back armchairs. Dating to the latter part of the 20th century these chairs have been realised by the finest Dutch craftsmen, the solid wood frame uph...

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20th Century Dutch Club Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs
20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

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H 33.08 in W 33.47 in D 28.75 in

20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A wonderful pair of leather wing back armchairs. Dating to the latter part of the 20th century these chairs have been realised by the finest Dutch craftsmen, the solid wood frame uph...

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20th Century Dutch Club Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Club Chairs
20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

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H 33.86 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in

20th Century Pair of Dutch Leather Club Chairs

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A wonderful pair of leather wing back armchairs. Dating to the latter part of the 20th century these chairs have been realised by the finest Dutch craftsmen, the solid wood frame uph...

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20th Century Dutch Club Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

20th Century Pair of Dutch Sheepskin Leather Wingback Chairs
20th Century Pair of Dutch Sheepskin Leather Wingback Chairs

20th Century Pair of Dutch Sheepskin Leather Wingback Chairs

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A wonderful pair of leather wing back armchairs. Dating to the latter part of the 20th century these chairs have been realised by the finest Dutch craftsmen, the solid wood frame uph...

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20th Century Dutch Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Zigzag Chair, Black, From the Rietveld Academy
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Zigzag Chair, Black, From the Rietveld Academy

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Zigzag Chair, Black, From the Rietveld Academy

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Vintage pine ZigZag chairs designed by Gerrit Rietveld - Sourced from the Rietveld Academy in The Netherlands. This set of two pieces was probably made by students at the academy dur...

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Late 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Chairs

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Pine, Paint

20th Century, Dutch Leather Tub Chair
20th Century, Dutch Leather Tub Chair

20th Century, Dutch Leather Tub Chair

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H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in

20th Century, Dutch Leather Tub Chair

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Showing superb patina and colour, this wonderful tub chair was hand upholstered sheepskin leather in Holland by the finest craftsmen in the latter part of the 20th century. CONDIT...

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20th Century Dutch Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

20th Century Oversized Dutch Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs
20th Century Oversized Dutch Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs

20th Century Oversized Dutch Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Showing superb patina and colour, this wonderful pair of tub chairs were hand upholstered sheepskin leather in Holland by the finest craftsmen in the latter part of the 20th century....

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20th Century Dutch Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs
20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs

20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs

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H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in

20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Showing superb patina and colour, this wonderful pair of club chairs were hand upholstered sheepskin leather in Holland by the finest craftsmen in the latter part of the 20th century...

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20th Century Dutch Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs
20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs

20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs

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H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in

20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Showing superb patina and colour, this wonderful pair of club chairs were hand upholstered sheepskin leather in Holland by the finest craftsmen in the latter part of the 20th century...

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20th Century Dutch Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

20th Century Art Deco Dutch Sheepskin Leather Tub Chair
20th Century Art Deco Dutch Sheepskin Leather Tub Chair

20th Century Art Deco Dutch Sheepskin Leather Tub Chair

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Showing superb patina and colour, this wonderful club chair was hand upholstered sheepskin leather in Holland by the finest craftsmen. With a rich tan colour leather, this particular...

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20th Century Dutch Club Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Tub Chair
20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Tub Chair

20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Tub Chair

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H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Tub Chair

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Showing superb patina and colour, this wonderful club chair is a slightly “oversized“ version and was hand upholstered in sheepskin leather in Holland by the finest craftsmen. Con...

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20th Century Dutch Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

Set of Four Ate van Apeldoorn Style Slatted Pine Dining Chairs
Set of Four Ate van Apeldoorn Style Slatted Pine Dining Chairs

Set of Four Ate van Apeldoorn Style Slatted Pine Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 pine side chairs designed in the style Ate van Apeldoorn featuring a lovely little detail on the top backrest and five pine slats for the seating. The set is in original con...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Jan de Jong High Chairs Bossche School 1970 Dom Hans van der Laan
Jan de Jong High Chairs Bossche School 1970 Dom Hans van der Laan

Jan de Jong High Chairs Bossche School 1970 Dom Hans van der Laan

By Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare and very collectable examples of the "Bossche school" furniture by architect Jan de Jong . Together with Dom Hans van der Laan, de Jong who started out as Dom Hans' student, sto...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Set of 10 Danish Pine and Papercord Arm Chairs by T. Poulsen for Gm Mobler
Set of 10 Danish Pine and Papercord Arm Chairs by T. Poulsen for Gm Mobler

Set of 10 Danish Pine and Papercord Arm Chairs by T. Poulsen for Gm Mobler

By Tage Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 10 Tage Poulsen pine arm chairs for Gramrode Møbelfabrik, 1970s. Natural pine frames in original condition with paper cord seating. Lightly waxed, in otherwise good original c...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Papercord, Pine

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Dutch Pine Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of dutch pine chairs is available at 1stDibs. Dutch pine chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of dutch pine chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Modern dutch pine chairs are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large dutch pine chairs, so small dutch pine chairs measuring 2.19 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Dutch pine chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ate Van Apeldoorn, Houtwerk Hattem and Dom Hans van der Laan are consistently popular.

How Much are Dutch Pine Chairs?

Dutch pine chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.