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European Hemp Chairs

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of eight armchairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s Set of eight naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Hemp, Beech

Antique Louis XVI French Open Arm chair
Located in Brea, CA
Antique gilt wood open arm chair upholstered in natural grain sack. This vintage chair has the original finish, which is a weathered patina gilt wood. We have reupholstered them in a...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Hemp

Set off Four French Dining Chairs by Pirelli Atelier
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set off four French 1960s enameled metal rod in red, woven hemp rope in original condition.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Enamel

Dining Set with Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Chairs and Rivadossi Table
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of ten dining chairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s Set of ten naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Beech

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of ten armchairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s Set of ten naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. ...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Beech

"AFRIBATON" Chair, Christian Astuguevieille
By Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Paris, France
This chair, created by Christian Astuguevieille, is made of hemp rope on a chestnut wood structure. Christian Astuguevieille is a versatile artist, designer and creator. He experi...
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2010s French Organic Modern Chairs

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Hemp, Wood

"AFRIBATON" Chair, Christian Astuguevieille
"AFRIBATON" Chair, Christian Astuguevieille
H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
"ILONE" Chair, Christian Astuguevieille
By Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Paris, France
This circular chair entitled "ILONE" and designed by Christian Astuguevieille was hand made with hemp rope painted in yellow and wrapped around a wooden structure. Christian Astugue...
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2010s French Organic Modern Chairs

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Hemp

"ILONE" Chair, Christian Astuguevieille
"ILONE" Chair, Christian Astuguevieille
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Contemporary Pair of Christian Astuguevieille Moisart Chairs
By Christian Astuguevieille
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a striking pair of Contemporary Moisart chairs by the renowned designer Christian Astuguevieille, each a testament to his artistry and cultural resonance. These distincti...
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Hemp, Cord, Raffia, Rope

Six of Edmondo Palutari for Dassi Mid-Century Italian Teak Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six beautiful chairs designed by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, the chairs are in teak and have been restored and covered with a new hemp fabric, similar to the original, Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Teak

Side Chair Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side chair by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
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Vintage 1930s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hemp

Side Chair Probably Produced in Sweden
Side Chair Probably Produced in Sweden
H 47.64 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Dark and Lianes Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair dark and Lianes with structure in solid beech wood covered with natural hemp, paper mache. With natural lianes and with amethyst geode and citrine stone from brazil. Detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs

Materials

Amethyst, Copper

Dark and Lianes Chair
Dark and Lianes Chair
H 81.11 in W 33.47 in D 28.75 in
19th Century Handmade English Chess Carved Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing handmade English chess chair is hand carved. The chair seat is hand webbing made from hemp. The hand carved figurines and hand carved signature are on the top rail of th...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hemp

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, highboard, green stained oak, France, 1960s This sideboard, a creation of the esteemed French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron, epitomizes ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Stained Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Stained Oak
H 66.74 in W 78.75 in D 18.71 in
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them f...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Six Victor Courtray Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1940s
By Victor Courtray
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Victor Courtray and produced in the Northern Basque region around the city of Biarritz in the 1940s. The chairs are in solid,...
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 10
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of ten. The chairs have a simple and timeless design. The fancy backrest and seat in straw com...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Straw, Wood

Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Stopgap, Black Stucco Coffee Table by Andréason & Leibel, Limited Edition
By Andréason & Leibel
Located in Arlöv, SE
Stopgap - Scandinavian Contemporary / Modern Design. This low coffee table handmade in stucco by Swedish designers and makers Andréason & Leibel has a special kind of presence to it....
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2010s Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stucco

Set of Six Oak Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of Six oak chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Karlstad, SE
A rare and beautiful pine sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden cirka 1940. This sofa is made of solid wood and a curved backrest with visible metal screws, giving a robust...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Pine

Vintage Italian Chrome Plated Sectional Sofa with Faux Fur, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vintage Italian sectional sofa, chrome plated, faux fur, the 1970s It has a relaxed and easygoing appearance to match its comfort level. This design is a great addition to any sit...
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Chrome

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chestnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Nightstands in Teak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, nightstands in teak, Italy, 1980s Pair of nightstands designed by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. This excellent set features a high-level ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Nightstands in Teak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Nightstands in Teak
H 19.69 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
Guillerme & Chambron Large Sideboard in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, large sideboard, oak, France, 1960s. This exceptionally large storage unit designed by French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron is truly so...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Large Sideboard in Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Large Sideboard in Oak
H 57.29 in W 141.54 in D 20.87 in
Guillerme et Chambron Magazine Rack with Ceramic Ashtray
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French magazine rack by designers Guillerme et Chambron. Made of oak. Beautiful, original ceramic ashtray. Very rare find. Gorgeous design. Perfect accessory for a larger Gu...
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Vintage 1960s French Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

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A His and Hers Traditional Pair of Ladder Back Spinetto Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Fort mill, SC
A matched un-matching 1950's his and hers pair of traditional Spinetto, Italian ladder back chairs made by Chiavari with new hemp rope woven seats in medium walnut finish. Both chair...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Hemp, Rope, Bentwood

4 Midcentury Swedish White Metal Stackable Chairs from DUX, 1968
By Ruud Ekstrand, Dux of Sweden, Christer Norman
Located in Riga, Latvia
"Formula" series chairs designed by Ruud Ekstrand and Christer Norman for DUX in 1968. Enamelled metal base dressed with natural coloured hemp cloth and the pillow. Fully original...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of eight dining chairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s Set of eight naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Beech

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of eight armchairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s Set of eight naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Hemp, Beech

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of ten dining chairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s Set of ten naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida M...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Beech

Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Elegant pair of Louis XVI armchairs. Featuring superb, refined carving throughout with traces of original paintwork. Both chairs have been beautifully crafted from wood, with comfor...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Hemp, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs
Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs
H 38.19 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Italian Midcentury Set of Four Chairs in a Manner of Crespi, 1960's
Located in bari, IT
Set of number four chairs structure in bamboo cane with brass hinges and fittings and seats in hemp. The set consists of two resealable cinema director model seats and two armchairs....
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

"CENTUR" Chair, Christian Astuguevieille
By Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Paris, France
This circular chair entitled "CENTUR" and designed by Christian Astuguevieille was hand made with hemp rope painted in black and wrapped around a wooden structure. Christian Astugue...
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2010s French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Hemp

"CENTUR" Chair, Christian Astuguevieille
"CENTUR" Chair, Christian Astuguevieille
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Christian Astuguevieille Hemp Rope and Wood Moiste MS 1003 Chair
By Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Moiste MS 1003 side chair constructed with hemp rope over wood designed by Christian Astuguevieille (b. 1946). Christian Astuguevieille made a name for himself as artistic dir...
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Late 20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Wood

Spanish Rattan and Bamboo Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
• Bamboo and rattan frame • Vintage hemp down and feather cushion • 20th century • Spain Dimensions: • Overall 28.25" W x 33.5" D x 47" H • Seat depth 24" • Seat height 22".
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Bamboo, Rattan

Spanish Rattan and Bamboo Wing Chair
Spanish Rattan and Bamboo Wing Chair
H 47 in W 28.25 in D 33.5 in
Beige Hemp Napoleon III Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
• Upholstered in vintage hemp • Tack nail trim detail • Ebonized wood legs • Late 19th century • France • Pair available (pending availability) Dimensions • Overall: 30.5" W...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Hemp, Wood

Beige Hemp Napoleon III Armchair
Beige Hemp Napoleon III Armchair
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 32 in
Hemp Rug Lounge Chair in the Style of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
• Reupholstered in vintage hemp rugs • Unique strap detail with silver rings • In the style of Tobia Scarpa Soriana chair • 20th century • France. Dimensions: • Overall 32" W...
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20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Hemp

Dining Chairs PIA by Poul Cadovius for Girsberger, 1960s, Set of 2
By Girsberger, Poul Cadovius
Located in Bucharest, RO
- Set of 2 dining chairs by Poul Cadovious for Swiss manufacturer Girsberger - Features galvanized front legs and curved backrest in laminated wood - Hand-braided bast is intact th...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Beech, Teak, Walnut

19th Century Napoleon III Single Chair, French Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Napoleon III chair, the French side chair is newly reupholstered in an antique hemp-stripe fabric, standing on four small hand carved Walnut feet, in good condition. Wear ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hemp, Walnut

Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model J39 by FDB Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 15 dining chairs model J39 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by FDB Møbler in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Oak

Settee by Gustav Axel Berg
By Gustav Axel Berg
Located in Singapore, SG
An early and rare bentwood three- seater settee by Gustav Axel Berg. It has a birch frame and hemp webbing. This piece is circa 1930s. Its wonderful sculptural lines make it quite a ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Hemp, Birch

Settee by Gustav Axel Berg
Settee by Gustav Axel Berg
H 29.93 in W 65.75 in D 23.63 in
Pair of 1970s Swivel Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970s swivel walnut armchairs newly upholstered in a neutral hemp fabric with button tuft detail on the back and seat cushions. Beautifully aged wood arms and chrome swivel b...
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1970s Swivel Chairs
Pair of 1970s Swivel Chairs
H 35 in W 28 in D 36 in
19th Century Handmade English Chess Carved Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing handmade English chess chair is hand-carved. The chair seat is hand webbing made from hemp. The hand-carved figurines and hand-carved signature are on the top rail of th...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Wood

Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of six dining chairs model 71 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Teak

Pair of Ebonized Wood and Hemp Fabric Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Ebonized Wood and Hemp Fabric Armchairs, circa 1930 Armchairs reupholstered in antique hemp fabric. These chairs were originally used in a French casino. 4 pairs available.
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Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hemp

Børge Mogensen Shaker Dining Chairs by FDB Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A set of 8 dining chairs model Shaker / J39 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by FDB møbler in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Oak

Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs, Model 71 by J.L Møllers møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A set of eight dining chairs model 71 in teak and woven hemp string designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Teak

Italian Valet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Grand turned wood Italian valet with woven hemp seat. The valet is topped with a shelf compartment and hanger combination with brass hooks on each side. Extremely functional and beau...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany, Hemp

Italian Valet
Italian Valet
H 42.25 in W 15 in D 15.5 in
Pair of 1970's Belgian Question Mark Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These unusually whimsical pair of chairs are made of natural hemp. Shaped in the form of a question mark, they make a very strong design statement. The base measures 16" in diamiter ...
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hemp

Orkney Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English Orkney chair of traditional form with barrel back of hand woven hemp to protect the sitter from drafts, and cushion seat on wooden frame with arm supports and box stretcher.
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Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Hemp

Orkney Chair
Orkney Chair
H 32 in W 21 in D 20 in
Set of Four French Side Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four woven hemp side chairs.
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20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hemp

Set of Four French  Side Chairs
Set of Four French  Side Chairs
H 32 in W 17 in D 18 in
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
A Bruno Mathsson lounge chair and ottoman with a birchwood frame and hemp webbing. Signed
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Birch, Hemp

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European Hemp Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of european hemp chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 17 antique and vintage european hemp chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of european hemp chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. European hemp chairs made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. European hemp chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Christian Astuguevieille, Børge Mogensen and Niels Otto Møller are consistently popular.

How Much are European Hemp Chairs?

Prices for european hemp chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, european hemp chairs begin at $875 and can go as high as $21,669, while the average can fetch as much as $4,913.

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.