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Modern De Castro Dining Chair, Dark Blue, Velvet Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
De Castro Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The De Castro dining chair is a tribute to one of the most remarkable Portuguese love stories, cel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Ebony, Beech

Antique Neoclassical Egyptian Revival Armchair W/ Carved Sphinx Supports, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, late 19th century. An impressive and unique Neoclassical armchair, likely produced during the Grand Tour period in Italy. Featuring an impressive swirled top rail, scallope...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Walnut, Giltwood

Gothic Revival Pair of Chairs by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Petworth, GB
Gothic Revival pair of mahogany chairs Original leather seats Brass Castors Egyptianesque design and ebony detailing Circa 1870 Holland & Sons
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival Pair of Chairs by Holland & Sons
Gothic Revival Pair of Chairs by Holland & Sons
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
19th C Style Regency Mahogany & Cane Giltwood Bergere Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Style Regency Mahogany Cane Back Giltwood Bergere Armchair. It is an exquisite example with Ebony lion hear arms and Giltwood paw details.
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Vintage 1940s British Regency Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Ebonized Side Chairs by Sanguinetti
By Colombo Sanguineti
Located in London, by appointment only
A pair of Colombo Sanguinetti midcentury ebonized side chairs. Stamped Sanguinetti. Italy, circa 1950 Back height 36 ins (90 cms) Seat height 19 ins (48 cms) Width 17 ins (43...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Modern De Castro Dining Chairs, Camel Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
De Castro Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The De Castro dining chair is a tribute to one of the most remarkable Portuguese love stories, cel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century Set of Four Black Ebonized Art Deco Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of four black ebonized Art Deco chairs made of wood with white upholstery, designed by Jindrich Halabala. Newly upholstered in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use,...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

Set of 4 French Art Deco Chairs Made in the 1920s, Fully Restored, Ebony
Located in Horomerice, CZ
French set of chairs, four pieces Style: Art Deco. Period: 1920-1929. Material: Ebony. Completely restored. Surface made by black piano lacquers to the high gloss.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Vintage Velvet Chair Bordeaux Red Black Wood
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
A chair made out of ribbed wood with strong lines. The structure is lacquered in opaque black, and its design is a take on vintage lines covered in red velvet, an emblem of the sophi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Ebony

Vintage Velvet Chair Bordeaux Red Black Wood
Vintage Velvet Chair Bordeaux Red Black Wood
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Modern De Castro Dining Chair, Ruby Pink Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
De Castro Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The De Castro dining chair is a tribute to one of the most remarkable Portuguese love stories, cel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti Beech and Ebony Spring Office Chair, 1990s
By Massimo Scolari, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in London, GB
The Spring office chair was designed in 1994 by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti to match the iconic Zeno desk. Constructed from polished beechwood, the chair features ebony inserts ...
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1990s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather, Ebony

Armchair Model 4488 Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair model 4488 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s. Mahogany, ebony, cane, and black horsehair upholstery with cognac leather piping. Klint thought...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Ebony, Mahogany

Pair Antique Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Hall Bedroom Chairs in House of Hackney
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonized hall chairs in Hollyhocks Winter Velvet fabric by House of Hackney. - The chairs are in a beautiful condition for their a...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Ebony

Napolean III Ebonized Armchair, C1870
Located in Altrincham, GB
Napolean III Ebonised Armchair, circa 1870 upholstered in buttoned red/gold silk, stylised shaped for on horn castors 28"w x 45"d x 34"h 45
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Silk, Ebony

Wylie & Lochhead, Set of Six Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Pewter Inlays
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. A good set of six Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak dining chairs inlaid with Pewter and Ebony 'Fluer De Lys' decoration ( Flower Of The Lily ) to the head rests, ...
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pewter

Pair of dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1934. Veneered Macassar ebony and velvet. Stamped. Provenance: The chairs are said to have stoo...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ebony, Macassar

Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Rare ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ebony

Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
H 26.78 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Antique Pair of Quality Victorian Ebonised Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of quality Victorian ebonised side chairs having pretty ornate pierced shaped backs, newly reupholstered seats in a luxury grey crushed velvet fabric, elegant cabriolet ...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Limited 100 Museum Edition "Sternensessel" Stars F3 Armchairs, Draenert
By Peter Draenert
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Museum Edition Postmodern armchairs by Draenert. Production limited to 100 pieces, many of which are in museums, including: 1. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2. National ...
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Gold, Brass

Pair of Modernist Tall Back "Throne Chairs"
Located in New York, NY
" Throne chairs " A pair of Modernist tall back side chairs. Thuja root with ebonized inlaid details.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Burl, Wood

Biedermeier Side Chair, Mahogany, Ebony Inlays, Black Velvet, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful neoclassical / early Biedermeier side chairs from Vienna, Austria, circa 1820. Mahogany solid wood with ebony inlays. Hand polished with shellac (french polished. Newly uph...
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony

Liberty Style, Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Chair with Pewter & Ebony Floral Inlays
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty style. A fine Arts and Crafts oak bedroom chair with floral Pewter and Ebony inlays and further string inlays throughout. Professionally re-upholstered in a quality hide.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Pewter

Royal Baroque Chair with Armrest Gold Leaf by Modenese Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Enjoy your royal meal while sitting on this wonderfully upholstered chair with armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors featuring a wood frame gold leaf applied in details, upholstered...
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair with Armrests by Modenese Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Specially designed chair with armrests by Modenese Luxury Interiors take on a true baroque style. This wonderful chair is a great head turner piece in any living space with its flamb...
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hand-Carved Baroque Chair with Armrests with Curved Legs in Red Damascus
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Refurnish your newbuilt mansion with a touch of monarchy by adding one of Modenese Interior's most sold baroque pieces. This dining chair with armrests features wide surfaces of hand...
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Specially designed dining chair by Modenese Luxury Interiors take on a true baroque style. This wonderful chair is a great head turner piece in any living space with its flamboyant r...
Category

2010s Italian Rococo Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Empire Walnut and Gold Leaf Hand-Made Sitting Chair by Modenese Gastone Interior
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Have a seat on this wonderfully upholstered empire side chair by Modenese Gastone Interiors featuring a wood frame gold leaf applied in details, upholstered with a premium floreal sa...
Category

2010s Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rococo Dining Chair in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A glimpse to the past, with this handcrafted luxury piece of timeless rococo beauty. An elegant floral upholstered seating gracefully on top of the contrast black painted carving woo...
Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Dark Walnut Dining Chair with Armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
High-end palaces need high-end furniture, and the mission of Modenese Gastone Interiors is to serve this purpose. This majestic shiny dining chair with armrests presents a dark walnu...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Baroque Chair with Armrest in Natural Wood Walnut and Gold Leaf Finish
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Elegant baroque chair with armrest in walnut natural wood and patinated gold leaf finishes. Our artisans used here a premium damascus ivory fabric and curated the model in every deta...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Empire Walnut and Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Chair with Armrests by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Come have a seat at this wonderfully upholstered chair with armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors featuring a wood frame gold leaf applied in details, upholstered with a premium flo...
Category

2010s Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Empire Walnut and Gold Leaf Hand-Made Sitting Armchair by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Have a seat on this breathtaking upholstered empire armchair by Modenese Gastone Interiors featuring a wood frame gold leaf applied in details, upholstered with a premium floreal sat...
Category

2010s Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hand-Carved Baroque Chair with Sagomated Curved Legs in Red Damascus by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Refurnish your newbuilt mansion with a touch of monarchy by adding one of Modenese Interior's most sold baroque pieces. This dining chair features wide surfaces of hand-carved squigg...
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rococo Chair with Armrests in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A glimps to the past, with this handcrafted luxury piece of timeless rococo beauty. An elegant floral upholstered seating gracefully on top of the contrast black painted carving wood...
Category

2010s Italian Rococo Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Dark Walnut Dining Chair by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
High-end palaces need high-end furniture, and the mission of Modenese Gastone Interiors is to serve this purpose. This majestic shiny dining chair presents a dark wlanut finish with ...
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2010s Italian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Side Chair in White Finish and Bluemarine Upholstered Seat by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your elegant luxury dining room by pairing your home décor with this victorian high-end side chair by Modenese gastone, featuring a wood frame painted in ivory finishings an...
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Arts & Crafts Side Chair with Ebony and Pewter Inlays, Probably Waring & Gillow.
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts rush seated side chair with stylised floral ebony and Pewter inlays, and further herringbone inlays probably made by Waring and Gillow, with a professionally re up...
Category

20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Pewter

Victorian Chair with Armrests in Walnut Finish and Pink Upholstered Seating
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your fancy luxury dining room by pairing your homeware with this Victorian chair with armrests for everyday use, featuring a wood frame painted in natural walnut finishing a...
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Biedermeier Shovel Chairs with Ink Painting, Walnut, South German, 1830s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Exceptional Pair of rare, neoclassical Biedermeier Shovel Chairs from South Germany around 1830. Walnut veneered and solid wood. Maple veneer inlay in the backrest with big original...
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Paint

Set of Six Arts & Crafts Chairs with Stylized Floral Inlays Using Pewter Ebony
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six Arts and Crafts chairs attributed to Liberty and Co with stylized floral inlays using Pewter Ebony and fruit woods.
Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Pewter

Empire Style Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique piece Empire style parcel gilt and Ebonized armchair.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Ebony

Baroque Chair with Armrests in Ivory White Finish and Curved Legs by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Majestic dining chair with armrest by Modenese Gastone presenting curved baroque legs and precious upholstery. Premium lisht purple satin fabric with leaves pattern and gold leaf app...
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Baroque Side Chair in Ivory White Finish and Curved Legs by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Majestic dining side chair by Modenese Gastone with curved baroque legs and precious upholstery. Premium lisht purple satin fabric with leaves pattern and gold leaf appliqued details...
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Side Chiar in Walnut Finish and Ivory Satin New 18th Century by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Embellish your dining room with a curved-lines neoclassical side chair by Modenese Luxury Interiors. This refined seating element, commonly used in bespoke interior projects, present...
Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Armchair in White Finish and Bluemarine Upholstered Seating, Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your elegant luxury dining room by pairing your home décor with this victorian high-end armchair by Modenese gastone, featuring a wood frame painted in ivory finishings and ...
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Side Chair in Walnut Finish and Pink Upholstered Seating by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your fancy luxury dining room by pairing your homeware with this victorian side chair for everyday use, featuring a wood frame painted in natural walnut finishing and silver...
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Empire Walnut and Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Sitting Chair by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Come have a seat at this wonderfully upholstered chair by Modenese Gastone Interiors featuring a wood frame gold leaf applied in details, upholstered with a premium floreal satin fab...
Category

2010s Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set, Pair, Armchairs, Armchair, Stool, Ebonised, Baroque, Baroque-Revival
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, matched pair of ebonised armchairs from The Baroque & Baroque-Revival Periods & An Antiquarian, Baroque stool - From a private, furniture collection, acquired to represent ...
Category

Antique 1680s English Baroque Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Betty Set of 2 Bar Chairs
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
The bar stool look, but low to the ground, the Betty Bar Chair is high on character. On a wooden base with Macassar ebony veneer, the chair is coated with a high gloss finish to brin...
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Betty Set of 2 Bar Chairs
Betty Set of 2 Bar Chairs
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Dark Green Chair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and modern, this sophisticated chair is a striking piece of functional decor that will enrich the look of a living room, dining room, or entryway. The structure in solid wood...
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dark Green Chair
Dark Green Chair
H 34.26 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Denice Set of 4 Chairs
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
A charming addition to a vintage-inspired bedroom vanity, the Denice Chair features panels of Macassar ebony with a glossy finish that brings out the wood's natural beauty. Sitting o...
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Denice Set of 4 Chairs
Denice Set of 4 Chairs
H 42.52 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in
Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This neoclassical design, fondly referred to as "Napoleon Hat" because of the shape of the curving back crest, these chairs were designed to be used in a living room setting, as occa...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Ebony, Fir

Contemporary Dining Chair Leather Shell Fabric Interior Backrest and Seat
Located in Modugno, IT
Nora dining chair, a wood padded structure with multi density foams covered in velvet or leather. The legs are in a smoked gray oak. Nora is part of the "Hoffman" collection.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Contemporary Dining Chair In Velevet, Lacquered Legs and Metal Trim
By Fabio Arcaini
Located in Modugno, IT
Dalia dining chair, a wood padded structure with multi density foams. The seat has swooden frame with interwooden belts and comes in a velvet, leather or nabuk. Dalia is available...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Leather Dining Chair Chair Walnut Wood Legs
Located in Modugno, IT
Harvey dining leather chair, a veneered structure in walnut wood as structure to this beautiful dining chair. Harvey is available in foreign certifications.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Italian Renaissance Style Carved Chair from Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
Italian Renaissance style carved chair from second half of the 19th century A chair in the style of the Italian Renaissance with a straight seat and backrest tilted back, supported ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Mahogany, Bone

Italian Modern Walnut & Ebonized Club Chairs, Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Pair
By Umberto Asnago
Located in Hollywood, FL
The high upholstered back and seat, with sweeping walnut arms and handrests, over splayed ebonized legs. Umberto Asagno started working for Giorgetti in 1968, and became head designe...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Genevieve Chair
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished for its effortless silhouette, this chair will be a sublime accent around any dining room table. The seat is crafted of veneered ebony and has a round shape with square...
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal, Gold

Genevieve Chair
Genevieve Chair
H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
A Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Dining Chairs by Paul Frechet
By Paul Frechet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight fine French Art Deco Macassar ebony dining chairs by Paul Frechet.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ebony

George Walton Attributed, Pair of Arts & Crafts Chairs with Bold Chequer Inlays
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton attributed, a pair of Arts and Crafts Glasgow style oak chairs with bold ebony and boxwood chequer inlays, rush seat and head rest with turned legs and H-shape floor st...
Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Rush, Boxwood, Ebony, Oak

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European Ebony Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of european ebony chairs available for sale. There are 59 antique and vintage european ebony chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. European ebony chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. European ebony chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made european ebony chairs over the years, but those made by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto and Osvaldo Borsani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are European Ebony Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,444, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $49,000 highest priced.

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.