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Hickory Chair Breck Chair with Exposed Wood Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a crisp, modern profile accentuated by an exposed wood frame with graceful curvilinear wood back
Category
2010s American Other Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid century lounge chair with exposed joinery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wooden frames with nice joinery and that serve as arm rests. Price is per chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Thayer Coggin by Milo Baughman Rare Exposed Frame Lounge Chair Circa 1965
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ultra coveted tufted lounge chair with exterior mounted rosewood frame by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the unique essence of h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jute, Linen, Wood
Ward Bennett Walnut Frame Lounge Chairs, C. 1970s
By Ward Bennett
Located in Westport, CT
Stamford Modern. These chairs exude the timeless charm of the era with their exposed walnut frames and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Osprey Lounge Chair with Maple Frame and Leather Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Osprey Lounge Chair has an exposed hardwood frame that cradles an upholstered shell, with
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Osprey Lounge Chair with Walnut Frame and Leather Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Osprey Lounge Chair has an exposed hardwood frame that cradles an upholstered shell, with
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Francis Easy Chair with Walnut Frame and Leather Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Francis easy chair is a modern contemporary oversized easy chair with a exposed solid
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Wood Frame Armless Chair Petit in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
the exposed rear frame becomes both a handle to maneuver the chair without touching the upholstery and
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Beech Frame, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
is the beech wood frame that frames the upholstered body uniquely. Both from the back and the sides
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.77 in W 28.75 in D 30.32 in
Warren Platner Pair of Wire Frame Lounge Chairs for Knoll, 1960's
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Warren Platner Model No. 1715 Nickel Plated Wire Frame Lounge Chairs designed for Knoll, 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Lounge Armchair with Square Frame
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Upholstered lounge arm chair with a modern open square base and arm design in brown mahogany
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Wood Frame Low Back Lounge Chair in Walnut Black Oil Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
traditional lounge seating. As such, the form is reduced to its essence, an exposed structural wood frame
Category
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Wood Frame Low Back Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
traditional lounge seating. As such, the form is reduced to its essence — an exposed structural wood frame
Category
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wood Frame High Back Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
traditional lounge seating. As such, the form is reduced to its essence — an exposed structural wood frame
Category
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Wood Float Chair, Natural Walnut and Acrylic Lounge Chair
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
intriguing the wood float chair can stand alone with a beautiful exposed walnut finish.
The Wood Float Chair
Category
2010s Vietnamese Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Walnut
Rec Rec Chair Copper Chair, Signed by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Michael Gittings Studio.
Rec Rec chair
Copper frame
Woven copper seat and back
Measures: 50 cm
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Canva Chair, Occasional Chair in Blackened Ash with Handwoven Danish Cord
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring exposed joinery and a mixture of hard and soft lines, the Canva chair explores a love for
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Canva Chair, Occasional Chair in White Oak with Handwoven Danish Chord
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring exposed joinery and a mixture of hard and soft lines the Canva Chair explores a love for
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1950, The Hunting chair was Mogensen’s first work with exposed wooden framing and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Peninsula Lounge Chair, Modern Wood and Leather Sling Chair with Brass Details
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
solid walnut frame holds the heavy weight bridle leather sling in place with solid shaped exposed brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29 in W 27 in D 25 in
Peninsula Lounge Chair, Modern Wood and Leather Sling Chair with Brass Details
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
shaped exposed brass rods. Appropriate as both a lounge chair or easy chair for living space or workplace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29 in W 27 in D 25 in
Chair by Allan Gould
By Allan Gould
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An architectural and beautifully proportioned chair in mahogany having an exposed compass legged
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: the exposed joinery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back White Oak and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: the exposed joinery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Swift Easy Chair, Handmade Modern Spindle Back Maple and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: the exposed joinery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Brown Velvet & Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Verde Side Chair by Campana Brothers
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Carpi, IT
playful and whimsical appearance while also providing a comfortable place to sit. The chair's steel frame
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Inspired Slipper Chair
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired slipper chair covered in hot pink velvet feature an exposed wooden frame with a
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Velvet
Side Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant side chair with a generous exposed teak frame and a gently curved seat and back wrapped
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Modern Three-Legged Dining Chair
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece
This customizable dining chair is made with a solid hard maple frame. From the
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Vintage Military Canvas & Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' Chair, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Naples, IT
Design Classic Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' chair.
"The Symbol of a New Era focused on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Natural Veg Tan Leather & Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Natural Veg Tan Leather & Antique Brass Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Velvet Slipper Chair with Faux Mink Lining
By John Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A modern take on the slipper chair. Built with a solid hard maple frame with a walnut stain finish
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 18 Oak Brutalist Dinning Room Chairs, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
sculptural Brutalist chairs. The marks of Brutalism can be observed in the solid wood, exposed joints, and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Silas Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas Lounge Chair uses an exposed solid wood frame to become the focal point for classic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Scandinavian Modern Lounge ...
Materials
Mohair, Walnut, Oak, Ash, Velvet, Linen
Phloem Studio Nadine Lounge, Modern Wood and Leather Strap Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Nadine lounge chair is a modern contemporary lounge chair with a solid wood frame and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Sculptural Accent Chairs with Metal Legs, Europe, circa 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
look. This is exemplified by these chairs as they use a metal base to stabilize it, leaving it exposed
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Francis Easy Chair, Handcrafted Solid Wood and Wool Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Francis easy chair is a modern contemporary oversized easy chair with a exposed solid
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 37.5 in W 33 in D 30.5 in
Modern Swivel Chair with Bauhaus Velvet Print, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A simple customizable swivel chair with loose seat cushion (foam and down/feather wrap). The frame
Category
2010s North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Fabric
Art Deco Style Club Chair with Loose Cushions
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired Club style chair features loose feather/down back and seat in feather/down
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet
Venus Painting Bucket Style Chair with Velvet Interior
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
This highly original bucket style chair showcases our novel use of form in furniture design and
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Velvet
1970s Pair of Joker chairs by Dominique Zimbacca
By Dominique Zimbacca
Located in Paris, FR
Model designed for the Auriol House, France.
Frame in fir wood
Assembly by threaded rod, secured
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Pine, Fir
Minimal Modern Sling Hanging Chair Strelitzia Carved into Genuine Leather
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheet of leather
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Blonde Angular Lounge Chair with Pink Upholstery and Vertical Slats
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century blonde wood lounge chair by Knoll with an exposed wood slatted back support and newer
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 30.25 in
Camber Handmade Lounge Chair with Upholstered Suede Backrest by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
" tall
This contemporary lounge chair features a traditionally joined hardwood frame supporting a wood
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Steel, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Open Frame Solid Beech with Bouclé Armchairs, Italy, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
bouclé upholstery. Exposed solid wood frame supports upholstery cushions with floating padded arm rests
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Cabriole Legged Slipper Chairs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
upholstery and resting on exposed walnut frames with distinctive cabriole legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid Century Douglas Heaslett Arne Norell Style Chairs, a Pair
By Arne Norell
Located in Basel, BS
Sirocco chair was designed by Arne Norell in 1964. The exposed stained oak frame is constructed carefully
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Lee Industries Wingback Chair
By Lee Industries
Located in Alpharetta, GA
winged back provides support and maximum comfort, while the exposed frame around the seat offers a fairly
Category
2010s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
OPERA: Pair of Contemporary Mexican Midwife Birthing Chairs in Mohair Velvet
By Higareda, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in colima, MX
Reminiscent of the "Sillas Parteras" or Midwife Birthing Chairs made by Don S. Shoemaker in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs in Solid Oak, Spain 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, solid wood, exposed joints, and raw oaken surfaces. The design of these chairs project an air of
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mochi Linen Easy Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, GB
leather form the basis for this exposed timber framed easy chair. The Mochi uses three types of
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Linen, Ash, Oak
Art Deco Style Lucian Large Rollin Chaise Apollon Chair by William Switzer
By William Switzer
Located in Chicago, IL
chair with an exposed wooden frame, the Chaise Apollon chair is composed of elegant, understated lines
Category
2010s Canadian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mochi Linen Easy Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, GB
leather form the basis for this exposed timber framed easy chair. The Mochi uses three types of
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Leather, Sheepskin, Ash, Oak
Max ID NY Pair of Geometric Mahogany Wood Modern Arm Chairs
By Max ID NY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of modern arm chairs constructed of a mahogany frame with natural finish and oak veneered
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Max ID NY Pair of Geometric Mahogany Wood Modern Arm Chairs
By Max ID NY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of modern arm chairs constructed of a mahogany frame with natural finish and white washed
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the exposed frame chair you’re looking for. An exposed frame chair — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer exposed frame chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An exposed frame chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made exposed frame chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman and Thayer Coggin are consistently popular.
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An exposed frame chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,375, while the lowest priced sells for $1,400 and the highest can go for as much as $19,000.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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