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Dutch Wicker Armchair

Rare Wicker Egg Shaped Armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland, 1952
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare wicker Egg shaped armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland 1952 This armchair was designed by Wim
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Gispen Set Of 4 Diagonal Wicker& Tube Frame Armchairs, 1930's Dutch Design
By Gispen, Willem H. Gispen
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period, vintage set of 4 armchairs designed by Willem H. Gispen for Gispen in
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 2 Dutch Wicker Chairs, 1970's
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A very rare pair of wicker chairs, fabricated in The Netherlands, 1970's. This is a unique
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Dutch Wicker Chairs, 1970's
Set of 2 Dutch Wicker Chairs, 1970's
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 27.96 in
1 Rare Antique Dutch Oak Rush Seat Armchair
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very rare beautiful armchair made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. You see these chairs
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Antique 1890s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

1 Rare Antique Dutch Oak Rush Seat Armchair
1 Rare Antique Dutch Oak Rush Seat Armchair
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Two Dutch Knobs Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Lovely armchairs from the 1960s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit perfectly with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Rustic Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

4 Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Lovely minimalist armchairs from the 1930s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

1 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchair 1950's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Lovely armchair from the 1950s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit perfectly with the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Two Dutch Rural Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs 1950's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These oak ladder back chairs with wicker seats are a great addition to any home. They are stylish
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

1961 Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rare 514 Original Wicker Lounge Chair with Chrome Base
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Dirk Van Sliedregt 514 wicker lounge chair for Brotheres Jonker in Noordwolde, Holland. This beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Antique Set, Dutch Triangular Rush Seat Bobbin Corner Chair with Side Table
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique set : Dutch Bobbin Corner chair with side table Late 19th century bobbin wood armchair
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Armchairs

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Wicker, Wood

Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School
Located in Markington, GB
Two very special antique Colonial circa 1900 cane / Bamboo rocking armchairs used in a South
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Antique Early 1900s South African Dutch Colonial Armchairs

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Cane, Rattan

Old Traditional Rural Dutch design Oak and Rush chair 19th century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A chair with a traditional Dutch design, matching rural and traditional styles. Made from Oak wood
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Antique 1880s Dutch Country Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
late 16th and early 17th century England, New England and Holland. The technique was carried on to the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cord

Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
H 30.12 in W 22.05 in D 19.89 in
Antique Dutch Triangular Turned Bobbin Corner Chair Rush Seat Knitting Armchair
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Late 19th century bobbin turned wood armchair with rush seat, ca 1900 Manufactured in The
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Antique Dutch Armchair Triangular Turned Bobbin Corner Chair Rush Seat Rustic
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Late 19th century bobbin turned wood armchair with rush seat, ca 1900 Manufactured in The
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs

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Wicker, Oak

2 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs Loungechairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful armchair from the 1930s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit perfectly with
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Two Charming Dutch Rural Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs 1920's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These charming oak ladder back chairs featuring wicker seats make an excellent choice for enhancing
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Country Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Chair for N.V. Jac Levee, The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and modernist design principles. Crafted from high-quality beech wood, the frame of the armchair
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Pair of Beech & Papercord Armchairs in the Manner of Erich Dieckmann
By Erich Dieckmann, Vroom & Dreesmann 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
Recently imported from Europe, this mysterious pair of armchairs boasts a prestigious silhouette
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20th Century European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Paper

Stunning Vlag dining chairs by Gerard Van Den Berg - The Netherlands
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great set of VLAG armchairs in orange fabric. Designed & produced by the Dutch designer Gerard
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric

Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
By Edition Rougier, Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in New York, NY
. The removable cushion is newly made and upholstered in a luxurious Holland & Sherry Melissani White or
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

4 Italian Marcel Breuer Knoll Cesca Tubular Chrome Caned Dining Arm Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Gavina Knoll dining armchairs. Made of tubular steel / chrome
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Park nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can build ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

Organic Modern Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster by Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Plaster

"Solana" Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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Enamel, Brass

"Solana" Wall Sconces
"Solana" Wall Sconces
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps

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Iron

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oile...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 medium mirror in black brass. The F.A. 33 Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass, and mirror ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt, Belgium, c1970s. Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid. Priced and sold individually. We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs ca. 1935
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt....
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

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Early 20th Century Dutch Beechwood Corner Armchairs with Webbing Seats
Located in Raalte, NL
A pair of old beech corner chairs with webbing seat and the bars decorated with brass rings, both are in good but used condition. Originating from the first half of the 20th century....
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Early 20th Century Dutch Corner Chairs

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Wicker, Beech

Rare Wicker Armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland, 1952
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare wicker armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland 1952 This armchair was designed by Wim Den Boon in
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

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Wicker

Patio Set Rohé Noorwolde Wicker 1955 Dutch
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely set for your garden, patio, living room, Handmade in Wicker Typical Dutch. Very light
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wicker

Patio Set Rohé Noorwolde Wicker 1955 Dutch
Patio Set Rohé Noorwolde Wicker 1955 Dutch
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in
1 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful armchair from the 1930s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit perfectly with
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

1 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
1 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Dutch Mid-Century Armchair by Bas Van Pelt, the Netherlands 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This whimsical armchair in solid oak and straw is commonly attributed to Dutch designer Bas Van
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Straw, Wood

Pair of Martin Visser Armchairs
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of SZ01 armchairs by Martin Visser for Spectrum, Holland.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

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Chrome, Steel

Pair of Martin Visser Armchairs
Pair of Martin Visser Armchairs
H 27 in W 24 in D 26 in
Martin Visser Armchairs for Spectrum Moebelen 1958
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic armchairs SZ01 by Martin Visser for Spectrum, Holland, ca' 1958. Chromed steel
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

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Chrome, Steel

Wooden armchair by Dirk Van Sliedregt.
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in PARIS, FR
Dutch vintage armchair designed by the designer Dirk Van Sliedregt for Gebr. Jonkers, 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

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Wood

Four 1950's Armchairs In Rattan And Black Lacquered Iron
By Janine Abraham, Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Paris, FR
Four 1950's armchairs in rattan and black lacquered iron, in the style of Janine Abraham.Mid
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Dutch Design White Rattan Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Hollywood, FL
Pair of Dutch design Mid century modern tall/ high back wicker lounge arm chairs painted white
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

2 Basket Lounge Chair, Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol, 1955 by Edition Rougier
By Edition Rougier, Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Munster, NRW
A couple of good ideas. The French Janine Abraham and the Dutch Dirk Jan Rol met for the first time
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Dutch Wicker Armchair in Cane and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wicker armchair, oak, Netherlands, 1930s.  This robust chair has a warm and inviting character
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wicker, Oak

Dutch Wicker Armchair in Cane and Oak
Dutch Wicker Armchair in Cane and Oak
H 27.37 in W 24.81 in D 35.44 in
Rattan Wicker Art Deco Children's Armchair, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco children's armchair. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Wicker and rattan
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Amsterdamse School Handcrafted Wicker Arm Chair, The Netherlands, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dutch Art Deco, Amsterdamse School armchairs, The Netherlands; Dutch design; Wicker; 1950s; This
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wicker

Dutch Lounge Chair in Cane and Beech
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wicker armchair, cane and beechwood, The Netherlands, 1960s This well designed lounge chair has
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wicker, Beech

Dutch Lounge Chair in Cane and Beech
Dutch Lounge Chair in Cane and Beech
H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Iconic 1970s ''Emmanuelle'' Sylvia Kristel Wicker Rattan Peacock Chairs
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A story on the ''erotic'' history of a peacock chair: This model wicker peacock chair comes in
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Armchairs

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Rattan, Wicker

Two Dutch Rural Art Deco Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs 1930's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful armchairs from the 1930s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat of the Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Country Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Set of two Dutch Man's and Women's Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Lovely bobbin armchairs from the 1930s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit perfectly
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Wim Den Boon Rohe Basket Armchair, Gebr. Jonkers, Netherlands, 1952
By Wim Den Boon
Located in London, GB
A wicker armchair basket chair attributed to Wim Den Boon for Rohé or possibly Jonkers Brothers in
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wicker

2 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armhairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful armchairs from the 60s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit perfectly with
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

2 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armhairs
2 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armhairs
H 39.77 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in
pair of Iconic soft erotic "Emmanuelle" 70's Rattan Peacock chairs
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This pair of iconic peacock chairs were handmade by wicker/bamboo craftsman and have a peacock tail
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Armchairs

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Bamboo, Wicker

1962, Martin Visser, Early Version, Lower Cato Cane Easy Chair
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
item, rare and 3 cm lower (38 instead of 41) than the more recent productions. The wicker is
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Antique Dutch Triangular Turned Bobbin Corner Chair Rush Seat Knitting Armchair
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Late 19th century bobbin turned wood armchair with rush seat, ca 1900 Manufactured in The
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Two Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Lovely minimalist armchairs from the 1930s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Two Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Two Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Dutch SZ01 Armchair Easychair by Martin Visser for Spectrum, 1960
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Enschede, NL
Beautiful and well-known easychair / armchair designed by the Dutch designer Martin Visser and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Early 20th Century Dutch Rural Farmers Chair
Located in Raalte, NL
Vintage farmers armchair from the first half of the 20th century with wicker seat and carving in
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Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Armchairs

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Wicker

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Dutch Wicker Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Dutch wicker armchair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, wicker and wood, every Dutch wicker armchair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Dutch wicker armchair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each Dutch wicker armchair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Wim Den Boon and Rohe Noordwolde each produced at least one beautiful Dutch wicker armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Dutch Wicker Armchair?

A Dutch wicker armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,879, while the lowest priced sells for $205 and the highest can go for as much as $4,712.

Finding the Right armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.