Folklore Chair
Nordiska Kompaniet Pine "Ekerö" Chairs, Sweden 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Ekerö” chairs are often compared to Axel Einar Hjorth’s Utö model, and not without a reason
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
OPERA: Pair of Contemporary Mexican Midwife Birthing Chairs in Mohair Velvet
By Don S. Shoemaker, Higareda
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
Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Forest, BE
rare standard seat height of 45cm! Remarkable as a side chair in any room. They were used next to the
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Chita Chair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
the regional literature and in the poetic universe of the Brazilian folklore.
The chair has a steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Dino" contemporary armchair / lounge chair by Jamie Hayon, mustard fabric
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
art in every facet of his life is embodied in his zoomorphic, colourful, and folkloric pieces. Hayon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 43.71 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
"Low Lounger" by Jaime Hayon, Lounge chair walnut vaneered structure, leather
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
folkloric pieces. Hayon offers a captivating glimpse into his imaginative realm. Like a 21st-century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Lounge chair "Low Lounger" by Jamie Hayon stained black vaneer, black fabric
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
, and folkloric pieces. Hayon offers a captivating glimpse into his imaginative realm. Like a 21st
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Lounge chair, "Low Lounger" by Jaime Hayon, walnut vaneer swivel base blue fabic
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
, and folkloric pieces. Hayon offers a captivating glimpse into his imaginative realm. Like a 21st
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Low Lounger armchair chair on swivel base by Jaime Hayon organe leather, walnut
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
, and folkloric pieces. Hayon offers a captivating glimpse into his imaginative realm. Like a 21st
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Pankalangu Armchair by Trent Jansen form the Broached Monster Collection
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
his book on Australia’s Folklore of Fear, Robert Holden explores pre-colonial ideas of Australia as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Armchairs
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 28.75 in
Lars Israel Wahlman Designed High Back Oak Swedish Arts & Crafts Armchairs
By Lars Israël Wahlman
Located in New York, NY
mythology, folklore, and Scandinavian vernacular styles. The Engelbrekt Church, which is in Stockholm, is
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Sir Lancelot and the Young Squire, 1911. King Arthur and the Round Table Knights
By William Russell Flint
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
observing the young squire intently. He is seated in a substantial wooden chair which is carved with
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 17.92 in W 15.36 in D 0.99 in
Pietra Dura Mosaic Octagonal Top Side Marble Inlaid Table Agra India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
top.
Note: The Syrian inlaid chair in the picture is not part of the sale, it is used to show the
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Side Tables
Materials
Marble
The Beginning, 2021, cast paper, framed sculpture, black, Chinese text
By Cheung Yee (Zhang Yi)
Located in Santa Fe, NM
, traditional Chinese aesthetics, and elements of folklore and ancient philosophies, Cheung cofounded the avant
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Handmade Paper
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 medium mirror in black brass. The F.A. 33 Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass, and mirror ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Near Pair of Woodard Sculptura Lounge Armchairs Restored
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Restored near pair of Sculptura armchair lounge chairs. Totally cleaned down and powder coated silver with new plastic floor glides. Sold as a set (2)
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Naomi Campbell
By Allen Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edition of 1,000 + 200 APs.
Hardcover with four fold-outs, signed by Naomi Campbell, 496 pages, 33 x 46.2 cm (13 x 18.2 in.), plus companion volume, 368 pages, within a multiple a...
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2010s Italian Books
Materials
Other
Casual Lamps of California Furniture Monumental Aztec Pattern Hand Painted Lamp
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a rare find of an extremely large pottery lamp. The incised Mayan-theme etching of this monumental piece makes it a standout. It is precise and elegant, but most of all it is...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
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H 35 in W 4 in D 8 in
Aztec Agate Stone Stand by Brutalist Be
Located in Geneve, CH
Aztec Agate Stone Stand by Brutalist Be
One Of A Kind
Dimensions: D 22 x W 23 x H 45 cm.
Materials: Brass and agate stone.
Brass acid etched black patinated, hand drawn decorative a...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Brass
Eliseo - Large Avant-garde Mexican Hardwood and Leather, Anthropomorphic Buffet
By Comité de Proyectos, Higareda
Located in colima, MX
This unique case piece is inspired by the "Apsasû" representing the female counterpart of the majestic Assyrian "Lamassu", -- imposing winged-human-bull statues renowned for their pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
H 22.84 in W 94.49 in D 22.84 in
Pair of "Dordogne" Charlotte Perriand Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of "Dordogne" Charlotte Perriand chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Original Studio54 Newyork Art Deco Theater Seat Bench Chairs
By American Seating
Located in Bensalem, PA
These are original 1920s art deco seating from Studio54 Newyork which have the original Cheetah upholstery underneath the existing. There is providence letter, stating where they cam...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Sampo Wing Chair in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design
Sampo wing chair
A custom-made wing chair developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The frame is built from solid tulip...
Category
2010s British Other Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Hans Wegner RY-32 Desk, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner RY-32 desk, circa 1960.
Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by Ry Mobler. The legs, drawers and frame are made from solid, patinated oak whilst the top is o...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in New York, NY
Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Ikea White Rocking Chair, Lounge Chair, Model Axvall by Niels Gammelgaard, 2002
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Schagen, NL
From the PS series Ikea produced this lounge/rocking chair, which was designed by Niels Gammelgaard. The chair features a (off) white enameled metal base with elastic cords creating ...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 40.56 in D 42.52 in
Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
1940s Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Style fireside Chair With Feathered Arms
By Grosfeld House
Located in Charleston, SC
1940's Grosfeld House Style Feathered Arm Lounge/ Fireside Chair. Previously reupholstered in a cheetah print. Fabric is still in very good condition. Excellent bedroom chair!
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 41 in W 29.5 in D 24 in
Brass & Copper Egyptian Revival Pyramid Sculptural Paperweight, 1960's
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Brass & Copper Egyptian Revival Pyramid Sculptural Paperweight, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 3.13 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
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Chairs by Louis Sparre with Klaus Haapaniemi Upholstery
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare chairs from the early 20th century, attributed to Louis Sparre's design. Upholstery renovated
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
The girl with the braid
By Prince Paul Troubetzkoy
Located in Milano, IT
the "Société Nouvelle des Peintres et Sculpteurs", chaired by Auguste Rodin, and in the French capital
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pierre Chapo Set of Ten 'S28' Dining Chairs in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of ten 'S28' dining chairs, elmwood, France, design 1972, manufactured 1972-1974
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Four Norwegian Folk Art Leather Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
kind hunting chairs with Norwegian folklore.
Category
20th Century Norwegian Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charles Houska, "Asian Folklore", Acrylic and Resin on Canvas
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Charles Houska: "Asian Folklore", acrylic and resin on canvas
Kelly Wearstler Chair shown is one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Antique Art Nouveau Italian Garden Carved Stone Faux Bois Bench & Pair of Chairs
Located in Encinitas, CA
From an enchanted era - a rare Italian Garden faux bois bench & two chair set sculpted in Vicenza
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stone
H 33 in W 62.5 in D 20.5 in
Krishna's Rasa Leela, Chitrasala, Bundi
By Karen Knorr
Located in NEW YORK, NY
renderings of Indian folklore, in which the line between reality and illusion is blurred. Yet Knorr’s work
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
The Opium Smoker, Chitrasala, Bundi
By Karen Knorr
Located in NEW YORK, NY
of Indian folklore, in which the line between reality and illusion is blurred. Yet Knorr’s work
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography
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Inkjet
Finding Refuge, Junha Mahal Dungarpur
By Karen Knorr
Located in NEW YORK, NY
renderings of Indian folklore, in which the line between reality and illusion is blurred. Yet Knorr’s work
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Homage to Ustad Mansur, Red Fort, Agra
By Karen Knorr
Located in NEW YORK, NY
renderings of Indian folklore, in which the line between reality and illusion is blurred. Yet Knorr’s work
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Durga’s Mount, Junha Mahal, Dungarpur
By Karen Knorr
Located in NEW YORK, NY
renderings of Indian folklore, in which the line between reality and illusion is blurred. Yet Knorr’s work
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with Jazz Age Chinoiserie Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
folklore. Each of the immortals was known to carry a specific article, which are regarded as the Eight
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' High Back Chair in Solid Pine
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, wingback chair 'Lovo', in pine and fabric, by Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pierre Chapo S28 Dining Chairs in Solid Elm, 1975
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of 4 S28 dining chairs, elmwood, France, design 1972, manufacture 1975
During
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pierre Chapo Pair of S28 Dining Chairs in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 2 S28 dining chairs, elmwood, France, design 1972, manufactured 1972-1974.
During
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pierre Chapo Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'S28' dining chairs, elmwood, France, design 1972, manufactured 1972-1974.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pierre Chapo Pair of 'S28' Dining Chairs in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, pair of 'S28' dining chairs, elmwood, France, design 1972, manufactured 1972-1974
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Rare Editioned Bronze Hand and Feet Chair by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
The “Hand Chair” is the most seminal design work by Pedro Friedeberg and one of the icons of 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, set of 6 dining chairs 'Ekerö, pine, Sweden 1930s.
Elegant set of six dining
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Country French Wooden Stool
Located in High Point, NC
floral carvings on the seat and folkloric rosettes carved on the sides of its figured legs that grant the
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Stools
Materials
Oak
1980s Round Post Modern Pink Stone and Rose Gold Dining Set, Seats 4
By Karl Springer
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely post-modern pink and rose gold round dining set. This set includes four upholstered chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stone, Granite, Metal
Walter Lamb Bronze Table with Four Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Walter Lamb story is a bit of Modernism folklore. As World War 2 had depleted Honolulu's metal
Category
Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cord, Cotton
Mid-Century Lamps Attributed to Saul Bass
By Saul Bass
Located in Charlottesville, VA
1960s. His design style, was both ahead of it's time and rooted in simple classical figures. Folklore
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Folklore Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folklore chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each folklore chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stainless steel. Find 5 options for an antique or vintage folklore chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the folklore chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A folklore chair made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made folklore chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Chapo, Lars Israël Wahlman and Nordiska Kompaniet are consistently popular.
How Much is a Folklore Chair?
Prices for a folklore chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,850 and can go as high as $30,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,175.
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