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Set of Six Bentwood Art Nouveau Bistro Chairs by Fischel, 1900s
By Fischel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of six Art Nouveau bistro chairs.
Design by Fischel Austria.
Striking Austrian design from the 1900s.
Solid beech and bentwood frames with original printed wooden seats.
This won...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare chair from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte. Variations were displayed at the Neustiftgasse showrooms of the Werkstatte and were also placed at the Brauner Mansi...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
Antique chair from around 1900, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1900, Northern Europe.
The piece of furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of the upholstery.
Wood: beech
dim...
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Antique Early 1900s Norwegian Louis Philippe Chairs
Materials
Beech
Beech and straw model 209 chairs by Michael Thonet for Radomsko, 1970s
By ZPM Radomsko, Michael Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Set of eight model 209 chairs, with curved beech frame painted black, with ring also made of curved wood placed under the round seat to reinforce the frame, acting as a connector bet...
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Antique Early 1900s Polish Romantic Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood, Beech
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Vienna Secession armchair by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn, Modell 715/F Austria
By Gustav Siegel, Josef Hoffmann, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Argelato, BO
One of the most iconic and refined armchairs of the Viennese secession, designed by the famous Austrian designer Gustav Siegel and created by the Kohn company, is proposed here in it...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 76 in W 53 in D 55 in
5 Thonet style chairs circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
5 Thonet style chairs circa 1900
good general condition, no restoration required
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Pair of Salon Chair No.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of Cabaret Fledermaus chairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn after professional renovation with new fabric.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Extremely Rare and Beautiful Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet Vienna 1901 Jugendstil
By Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Stained beachwood, seat and back with leather, seat height 46cm (18,11")
Lit.: "Gebogenes Holz", Asenbaum /Hummel 1979, p:29.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Original of Time Otto Wagner Armchair 1901 Jugendstil, Secession Style, 1901
By Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending Wood for his furniture designs.
The design of this armchair dated back in 1901. This...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
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H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Secession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn. New handmade rattan seat, professionally stained and repolished.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 511, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 511. Vienna Secession, circa 1904.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Beech, Rattan
Original and Documented Jugendstil Adolf Loos Chair, 20th Century, 1907
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps, Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Chair from the antechamber of the Rudolf Kraus apartment, brother of Karl Kraus, the famous wordsmith. This Apartment in Vienna 1, Nibelungengasse 13, was presented by Adolf Loos on ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Beech
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H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Antique circa 1900 Haxyes Steamer Deck Chairs Canopy Top & Footrests
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1900-1920 Haxyes steamer deck chairs with canopy tops and retractable footrests
A truly stunning pair of original En...
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
H 55.12 in W 28.35 in D 60.24 in
Rare Fischel Bentwood Ebonized Side Chair with Incised & Gilded Decoration
By Fischel
Located in London, GB
A rare Fischel bentwood ebonized side chair incised gilded decoration and original cane seat.
Original Fischel paper label to the underneath of the seat.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane, Beech
Marcel Kammerer Settee Bench Seat, Thonet Austria, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic settee designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
It is made of dark or almost black stained beech wood in mahogany tone and French pol...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Bentwood, Beech
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Childs Chair, in the Style of a Captain’s Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Childs chair, in the style of a Captain’s chair
This is a very unusual child’s chair, the chair has a rounded spindle back with which curves around to form the arms in the style o...
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Antique Early 1900s Country Chairs
Materials
Beech
Fledermaus Secession Armchairs No.423
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus secession armchairs no.423 designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus Cabaret in 1905. Made by J&J Kohn, beautiful original preservation, stains on two seats.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech
2 Henri 2 Style Chairs, with Beautiful Tapestries circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Henri 2 style chairs, with beautiful tapestries;
it is necessary to redo the upholstery, but the tapestries are in good condition, can be cleaned and reused.
the wood needs a new...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Beech
Original Important & Rare Jugendstil Wood Chair from 1901, Josef Hoffmann School
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare chair from the early 20th century, school Josef Hoffmann, highly influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, beechwood stained and varnished - Original.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Kohn Chair
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood is already restored, new cane.
delivery time about two weeks
up to six pieces available
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare chair from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte. Variations were displayed at the Neustiftgasse showrooms of the Werkstatte and were also placed at the Brauner Mansi...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
Original of Time Otto Wagner Armchair 1901 Jugendstil, Secession Style, 1901
By Thonet-Mundus, Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending Wood for his furniture designs.
The design of this armchair dated back in 1901. This...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Rare Set of Six Garden Chairs by J. & J. Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beechwood fully and professional restored nur stained and four times lacquered from circa 1900.
Made by Joseph and Jakob Kohn.
Up to six available.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech
Marcel Kammerer Seating Set Salon Suite, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic bentwood set seating group designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
The set contains of two armchairs and one bench or seete. They are...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Armchairs Chairs Marcel Kammerer, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic bentwood armchairs designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
They are made of dark or almost black stained beech wood in mahog...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets
Materials
Beech, Leather, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Thonet bentwood Children Chair Complete with Tablet and Footh Support!!
By Thonet
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Thonet children's chair
Complete with eating tablet and footh support
Blackened beech
All original parts.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted and Gilded Side Chairs, Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
Children's Stool from Thonet for the Barber Shop
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, Austria
Children's stool for a barber shop, made in beech wood from the company Thonet.
Adjustable from the minimum seat height of 69 cm to the maximum seat height of 80 cm.
The stool has ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Thonet Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Thonet side chairs with original Thonet label.
Stained beechwood.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th Century antique Oriental Chair with Inlaid Marakesh, 1900 beech carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood with various inlays. Beautifully turned.
This type of furniture was very popular in Europe in the 19th century.
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Antique Early 1900s Maghreb Baroque Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Childrens Schoolbank Signed Thonet bentwood Nr 2 1904 Catalogue
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Beech childrens schoolbank signed by Thonet
in the catalogue 1904
Label, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Art Nouveau Soild Beechwood Chair to Turn for Height Adjustable
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The chair from the time of Art Nouveau is to turn up and down. The chair is made of solid beech wood and in good restored condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech
Four Secessionist Chairs by Gustav Siegel for J. J. Kohn Model 717 Austria, 1901
By Gustav Siegel
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Bent beech wood, stained and polished, re-upholstered in black 0-upholstery.
The chairs were first presented as part of a dining room group at the Austrian Museum of Art and Industr...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Otto Wagner, Rare Chair for the Vienna Post Saving Bank by Thonet, circa 1902
By Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare side chair designed by famous Viennese Architect Otto Wagner for the Post Saving Bank in Vienna, made by Thonet from Beech Bentwood, original condition.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Thonet Style Chair Type Nr. 18
Located in Chocen, Czech Republic
Original piece of furniture after renovation.
Classical and beautiful Thonet chair, which was made in 1900-1910. The chair is made of bent wood and the seat is handwoven with rattan...
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Other Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Style Chair type Nr. 14
Located in Chocen, Czech Republic
Original piece of furniture after renovation.
Classical and beautiful Thonet chair, which was made in 1900-1910. Bent furniture was very popular and made in several factories. The c...
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of French Louis XVIth Revival Armchairs
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Pair of white painted french Louis XVIth revival armchairs, circa 1900.
Whimsical pair of French Louis XVI style or neoclassical fauteuil armchairs featuring a white painted frame. ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Sitzmaschine Chair by Josef Hoffman, Model No. 670
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Dallas, TX
Sitzmaschine chair with adjustable back,
Stained beechwood.
Produced by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna, 1906.
Stamped with makers mark under seat.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Chairs
Materials
Beech
Elaborately Carved Chair, circa 1890
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Elaborately carved chair. Lovely carved details around the top crest. Polished chair with new cover
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Thonet Bistro Gray Chair, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Thonet bistro chair /pair
At the bottom sign: LICHTIG
They are perfect for the lunchroom or as a working chair.
They are refurbished, painted gray but in a tarnished condition....
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rare Art Nouveau Chair with Inbuilt Hidden Toilet Seat by Gebrdüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
A rare Art Nouveau chair with inbuilt hidden toilet seat by Gebrdüder Thonet. As seen in the Thonet catalogue from 1906, this unusual piece was listed as model No. 56.
On the backre...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Thonet, Wiener Werkstatte, Chair Model nr. 511
By Thonet
Located in Utrecht, NL
Thonet Chair model nr. 511.
Here shown in a Thonet catalog. The design is a mixture of elements of Art
Nouveau and Vienna architect style.
All original with the original Weiner We...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech
Jugendstil German Childs Chair, Germany, circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chair has a high backrest; four ornamental baluster columns are set into the curved frame above; the small armrests are supported by two baluster columns each. The chair can be u...
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rare Original Beech Stained Chair by Eugene Gaillard, circa 1900
By Eugène Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
A rare original beech stained chair by Eugene Gaillard with perforated back which is decorated with two cornucopias extending with a curved encroachment. The seating is covered with ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech
Otto Wagner Secessionist Bentwood and Leather Armchair, J&J Kohn, 1906
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in New York, NY
A Viennese secessionist bentwood, beech, brass and leather armchair designed by Otto Wagner, Austria, 1906.
The chair has been reupholstered in leather. Mint condition.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Leather
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Art Nouveau Thonet Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Thonet armchair from the Art Nouveau period in solid beech wood. The chairs are reupholstered and covered with new fabric. In very good restored condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Beech
French Antique Set of Six Beech and Vienna Straw Thonet Chairs, with Brand 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
French antique set of six beech and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, with brand 1900s
Set of six Thonet chairs, with original circular seat and back in Vienna straw, original of the time...
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Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in
Antique French Provincial Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
A hardwood armchair with an upholstered seat and backrest from France, circa 1880s. The throne-like frame is embellished with elaborate carving, fashions of the 19th Century rendered...
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Set of 4, Beech and Cane Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 4 chairs, early 20th century bamboo-decorated structure, caned seats. Good condition.
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Antique Early 1900s British Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Beech
Early 20th Century Joseph Hoffman Armchairs, a Pair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by iconic Viennese architect and designer Joseph Hoffman, founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. Hoffman’s pioneering vision was central to the Art Deco movement, and ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Antique Pressed Back Kitchen Chairs, American 1900, B2908
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set of 4 Antique Pressed Back Kitchen Chairs, American 1900, B2908
American 1900
Solid Beechwood
Original Finish
Carved Top Rail
Pair of turned supports with finials on top
...
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Beech
Czechoslovakian Antique Set of Four Beech and Vienna Straw Chairs by Ligna 1900s
By Ligna
Located in MIlano, IT
Czechoslovakian antique set of four beech and Vienna straw chairs by Ligna, Czechoslovakia 1900s.
Set of four chairs in black painted beech with seat and back in Vienna straw and sa...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Romantic Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Czechoslovakian Antique Beech and Vienna Straw Chairs with Armrests, Ligna 1900
By Ligna
Located in MIlano, IT
Czechoslovakian antique set of beech and Vienna straw chairs with armrests by Ligna, Czechoslovakia 1900s.
Set of four chairs in black painted beech with armrests, with seat and bac...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Romantic Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Josef Hoffmann ‘Fledermaus’ Dining Chairs in Floral Upholstery
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Josef Hoffmann, ‘Fledermaus’ dining chairs, beech, fabric, Austria, design 1907
This pair of dining chairs is specially designed by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) for the Cabaret Fleder...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Antique French Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
A 1900s French re-creation of a classic design, this faux-bamboo furniture has been adapted and adopted by designers and furniture makers since the 1700s. Seen here in beech with a w...
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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Cane, Beech
Faux Bamboo Rush Set Arm Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
This arm chair has faux bamboo horizontal spindles in the back and arms. It has the original rush set in excellent condition. The front legs and cross stretcher have faux bamboo turn...
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Antique Early 1900s English Chairs
Materials
Beech, Rush
Nice Creme Painted French Louis XV Boudoir Vanity or Side Chair, Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful antique chair that dates to the 1900s era and is painted in a beautifully distressed chair. The chair measures 34 tall x 20 wide x 18 deep and the seat height is ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Beech
Art Nouveau Pair of Thonet Armchairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful pair of Thonet armchairs from the Art Nouveau period in solid beech wood. The chairs are reupholstered and covered with new fabric. In very good restored condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of early 1900s beech chairs available for sale. Early 1900s beech chairs bearing Art Nouveau or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made early 1900s beech chairs over the years, but those made by Thonet, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Adolf Loos are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for early 1900s beech chairs start at $380 and top out at $31,459 with the average selling for $2,750.
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.
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Rattan Antique Chair
Rattan Chair Antique
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Rattan Chairs Antique
Antique Rattan Chairs