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Vintage Pod Chair

Vintage Pencil Reed Pod Chair.
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Nantwich, GB
Reed Bamboo. Timeless and captivating, this chair instantly elevates in any space. Brothers Giorgio
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Reed

Vintage Pencil Reed Pod Chair.
Vintage Pencil Reed Pod Chair.
$1,797
H 30 in W 34 in D 19.5 in
Vintage 1970s Rattan Wicker Swivel Tilt Egg Pod Chair
By Henry Link
Located in Stafford, TX
Vintage 1970s pod wicker chair, often referred to as a swivel or bucket wicker chair. It features
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1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Pod Chair

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Wicker, Rattan

Vintage 1970s Rattan Wicker Swivel Tilt Egg Pod Chair
Vintage 1970s Rattan Wicker Swivel Tilt Egg Pod Chair
$1,312 Sale Price
30% Off
H 42 in W 30 in D 30 in
Vintage Leather Club Chairs with Steel Pod Legs for Neinkamper
Located in Denton, TX
Nice wear and patina on the leather of these Vintage modern lounge chairs with sturdy stainless
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Metal

Vintage White Egg Pod Chair Set with Side Table
Located in Napa, CA
Mid-Century molded plastic egg pod chair set, white plastic with leather seating and red piping
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Faux Leather, Plastic

Vintage White Egg Pod Chair Set with Side Table
Vintage White Egg Pod Chair Set with Side Table
$5,000 / set
H 26 in W 36 in D 36 in
Vintage Rattan Pod Lounge Chair in the Style of Eero Aarnio
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very unique rattan lounge chair. The chair is very comfortable and sturdy
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Rattan

Vintage Swivel Pod Chairs by Joe Colombo for Lusch Erzeugnis Germany
By Lusch & Co, Lusch Erzeugnis, Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take post-modern interior design for a spin with these funky goblet-shaped swivel chairs conceived
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Plastic

Vintage Navy Blue Pod Style Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman’s - 4 Pieces
By Milo Baughman
Located in Esperance, NY
Very nice set of lounge chairs and ottomans, the chairs both swivel and are very comfortable.
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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Other

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Painted Wicker Rattan Pod Club Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Painted Wicker Rattan Pod Club Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Wicker

A pair of Vintage Pencil-Reed Bamboo Pod Chairs with a Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
These are not simple vintage outdoor furniture sets, this 1970s Lounge Set is perfect for gardens
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

A pair of Vintage Pencil-Reed Bamboo Pod Chairs with a Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
A pair of Vintage Pencil-Reed Bamboo Pod Chairs with a Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
$4,285 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in

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1960's Pair of Space Age Fibreglass Pod Chairs
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and unusual pair of 1960’s space age vintage pod chairs, which were made in
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Faux Fur, Fiberglass, Wood

Vintage Willy Guhl Pod Chairs, a Pair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair concrete pod chairs by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Made for Eternit in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Concrete

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Pod Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Coastal pod chairs. Super chic pod shape constructed with coiled pencil
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Pod Chair

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Reed

Vintage Coastal Honeycomb Rattan Pod Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. Beautiful honeycomb woven rattan in a chic pod
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Pod Chair

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Rattan

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Pod Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. The iconic pod chair design made in coiled pencil
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Pod Chair

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Reed

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Pod Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal pod chairs. Chic woven rattan in a rich coffee brown color
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Pod Chair

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Rattan

Vintage Coastal Bamboo Ribbons Pod Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal bamboo chairs. Chic strips of bamboo bent into the coveted pod
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Pod Chair

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Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Pencil-Reed Bamboo Pod Chairs, a Pair
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid round pod chairs, in a handsome undulating pencil-reed veneer. Comfortable & well-made
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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Bamboo

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Slatted Bamboo Pod Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Italian pod chair. Chic slatted bamboo with an inset woven rattan seat
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Vintage Pod Chair

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Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Pencil Reed Rattan Pod Chair with Élitis Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
This coastal rattan chair from the 1980s has been given a fresh update. It features a sleek pencil
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Rattan

Vintage Mid-Century Modern His & Her Lounge/Pod Chairs, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern his & her lounge/pod chairs Offered is a pair of Vintage Mid
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Chrome

Vintage Overman Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Pod Lounge Club Arm Chair
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Overman Swedish Mid-Century Modern swivel pod lounge club arm chair. Item features swivel
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Pencil Reed Pod Chairs in the Style of Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Vintage pencil reed pod chairs in the style of Gabriella Crespi now available. Each measure
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Pod Chair

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Reed

Vintage Sculptural Wicker Barrel Egg Pod Chairs in the Manner of Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This captivating pair of vintage wicker barrel chairs channels the iconic sculptural design of Eero
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Pencil Reed Barrel Chair
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage pencil reed pod chair in the Crespi style. Comes with a white cushion that could easily be
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Reed

Vintage Pencil Reed Barrel Chair
Vintage Pencil Reed Barrel Chair
H 28.5 in W 33 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Vintage Lucite Chairs on Casters
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of TWO (a pair have been sold already) vintage lucite chairs in tri-pod form with the back rest
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1970s Italian Vintage Pod Chair

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Lucite, Suede

MCM Illum Wikkelso Style Swivel Pod Chairs Newly Upholstered - Set of 2
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Swedish Illum Wikkelso Style Swivel Pod Chairs Newly Upholstered in High End
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Selig Imperial Swivel Pod Egg Chair Recliner and Ottoman
By Overman, Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Swanky vintage 1970s pod chair recliner and ottoman manufactured by Selig Imperial in Sweden during
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Metal

Vintage "Pod" Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Transport yourself back to the 1980s with these stunning vintage swivel lounge chairs. These
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Bouclé, Wood

Vintage "Pod" Swivel Lounge Chairs
Vintage "Pod" Swivel Lounge Chairs
H 21.75 in W 35 in D 32 in
Vintage Modern Black Overman Swivel Pod Chair
By Overman
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage modern black overman swivel pod chair.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Metal

Vintage Panasonic Pod Stereo Egg Chair & Ottoman in Yellow Leather
By Eero Aarnio, Panasonic, Lee West
Located in Chattanooga, TN
GO TO YOUR WOMB!!! This is sold as a set (chair & ottoman) This dazzling, distinct and bizarre
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Leather, Plastic, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Swivel Pod Chair Recliner with Faux Fur Arms
By Overman, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Swanky vintage 1970s pod chair recliner updated with new faux fur arms. One of the arms had a rip
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Metal

Pair Mid Century Overman Carl Eric Klote Swedish Swivel Chairs
By Overman, Carl Eric Klote
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful pair of Mid-Century Black Overman Swedish, vintage, swivel, pod, lounge chairs designed
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Metal

Pair of Vintage German Pod Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tan leather over metal with leather strapping.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

1970 Vintage Lee West Alpha Chamber Egg Pod Stereo Chair
By Lee West
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Vintage Lee West Alpha Egg Chair, Original white fiberglass and black upholstery. Hard to find
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

1970 Vintage Lee West Alpha Chamber Egg Pod Stereo Chair
By Lee West
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Vintage Lee West Alpha Egg Chair, Original mustard yellow fiberglass and Brown Fabric. In
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Fiberglass, Fabric

Mid-Century Scandinavian Overman Pod Chair
By Overman
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Overman modern style swivel pod chair in gold plush upholstery on chrome swivel base
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Chrome

Midcentury Rattan Hanging Pod Chair with Stand
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage rattan hanging pod chair includes original steel stand. Also includes attached hook and
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Pod Chair

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Rattan

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A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Teak, Upholstery

Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
$2,450
H 29.625 in W 76 in D 33.625 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Bouclé

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

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Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather is great condition.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Leather

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980
$3,500 / set
H 23.75 in W 32.5 in D 33 in
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Rattan, Maple

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

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Hardwood

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Aluminum

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
$14,000 Sale Price
60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Rare Olympic games prefab Munich 1972 by Peter Hübner
By Another Human
Located in Perpignan, FR
CASANOVA. 1972 by Gallery Clément Cividino Ent. HISTORIQUE A l'occasion des jeux olympiques de Paris 2024 , notre galerie présente en exposition pour son rendez vous estival au d...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Pod Chair

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Fiberglass, Polyester, Polystyrene

Rare Olympic games prefab Munich 1972 by Peter Hübner
Rare Olympic games prefab Munich 1972 by Peter Hübner
$95,238
H 110.24 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Stained Glass, Wood

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Pod Chair

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Metal

Ris & Selldorf German Post-War "Sunball" Chaise
By Ris and Selldorf
Located in Queens, NY
German Post-War Design (1969) "Sunball" yellow fiberglass spherical shaped adjustable chaise with brown cushions, pivoting tray and backlight on a round base. (RIS & SELLDORF)
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Fiberglass, Upholstery

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current customized mix of textiles from Sonia Rykiel and the house of Missoni. Features multiple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Silk, Velvet

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
$22,720 Sale Price / set
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H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rarely seen and even more rarely available Space-Age molded plastic desk manufactured by L'atelier, São Paulo, Brazil. Design attributed to Jorge Zalszupin a Polish naturalized Brazi...
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1970s Brazilian Space Age Vintage Pod Chair

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Metal

'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, 1968, Signed
By Steen Ostergaard, Cado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful pair of rare 'President' Lounge chairs, Model #265 by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, Denmark (each chair signed with Cado embossed logo on frame), was designed in 1968 and...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Pod Chair

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Fabric, Fiberglass

'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, 1968, Signed
'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, 1968, Signed
$6,350 Sale Price / set
33% Off
H 33.75 in W 34 in D 35.5 in
Rare Pantonova Dining Set by Verner Panton 1971, Chrome, Glass Table, Six Chairs
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pantonova dining table and chairs designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971. The black and white check fabric was updated two years ago in the same design as the orig...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pod Chair

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Chrome

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
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19th Century Italian Vintage Pod Chair

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
$61,905 Sale Price
20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
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Vintage Pod Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage pod chair for your home. Frequently made of fabric, metal and faux leather, every vintage pod chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage pod chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage pod chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage pod chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lee West and Willy Guhl produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Pod Chair?

Prices for a vintage pod chair start at $650 and top out at $15,125 with the average selling for $1,895.

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.

Questions About Vintage Pod Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.