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Alvar Aalto "Chair of Our Times", a Collector's Gem
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalist functionalist chair known as "The product of our time", is a rare gem and is the
Category
Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
VERY RARE ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 REPOUSE CHINESE DRAGON GEM ENCRUSTED CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in GB
1860-1880 Chinese Dragon swivel chair with repoussé metal work and inlaid gems
Please note the
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.19 in W 17.52 in D 23.23 in
Allan Gould String Chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sting Chair from the 1950s. A true gem for aficionados of vintage furniture, this iconic piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Iron
19th Century Orkney Island Chair
Located in Austin, TX
, and the passage of time.
Note: The Orkney Island chair is a rare gem, and its presence in our gallery
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of 7 rustic chairs
Located in BARCELONA, ES
rustic chair with a hand-carved shell is a gem that transports viewers to a time where craftsmanship and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
MZO Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
MZO chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech, Textile
This
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
MZO chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This iconic
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique Vittorio Dassi dining chairs manufactured in Italy 1950. These chairs feature beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Blue MZO Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue MZO chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This iconic
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Alky chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in BREDA, NL
The beautiful organic curved Alky chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1970 and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
MZO Chair with Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
MZO chair with upholstery by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
cocktail chair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
, this design gem underwent a careful renovation by being reupholstered, preserving its vintage essence
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
BUTE/Storr WNG Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
BUTE/Storr WNG chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak, Textile
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Sheepskin ARCH lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Georgian Childs High Chair in Mahogany with Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A English Georgian mahogany child's high chair on a detachable one drawer stand. The chair having a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 MZO chairs by Mazo Design.
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm.
Materials: beech.
This
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 MZO chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Mzo Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 MZO chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech.
This
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
italian Vintage Craftsmanship: 1950s Rattan Chair – Boho Chic Elegance
Located in Hamburg, DE
space.
Embrace the unique character of this Italian gem, bringing not just a chair but a piece of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary, modern powder coated Aluminium, Solid Oak Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
embracing the organic.
This chair, a rare gem, is part of a bespoke limited edition, each meticulously
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord WNG Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord WNG chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Bute/Storr Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
BUTE/Storr TMBO lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Moonlight Sheepskin Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Moonlight Sheepskin TMBO lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Sahara Sheepskin Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Sahara sheepskin TMBO lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Dedar/Linear Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
DEDAR/Linear TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Giuseppe Scapinelli dinner chairs with spine feet Brazil 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Discover these extraordinary dining chairs designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli and manufactured by his
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
Dedar/Artemidor Arch Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dedar/Artemidor Arch lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Diamond Chair Mid Century Modern
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover sculptural sophistication with this Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Diamond Chair, a true Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Blue MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 blue MZO chairs by Mazo design.
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm.
Materials: beech
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Blue MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Blue MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm
Materials: Beech
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
GLADE Outdoor White Chair in Solid Sassafrass and Removable Cushions
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Inspired by the geometric elegance and essential charm of mid-century chairs, Glade emerges as a
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 22.76 in
Set of 2 Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 sheepskin WNG chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Sheepskin Wng Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 sheepskin WNG chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Daw/Mohair & McNutt Arch Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Daw/Mohair & McNutt Arch Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord ARCH lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Pere Cosp Iron And Leather Chair Mid Century Modern, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leather Chair, a sculptural masterpiece crafted in Spain around 1960. Designed by Pere Cosp, this chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 BUTE/Storr WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 BUTE/Storr WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Bute/Storr Wng Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 BUTE/Storr WNG chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Jennifer Shorto / Kongaline & Seafoam Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
JENNIFER SHORTO / Kongaline & Seafoam TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
H 34.26 in W 35.44 in D 26.97 in
Hand Carved Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
love this little gem.
*Please see another Windsor chair we have that is very similar if you are
Category
Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Steelwood Chair in Natural/White by Ronan & Erwan Boroullec for MAGIS
By Magis, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Brooklyn, NY
complexity of this chair is given by the backrest that is a veritable technical gem: its curved form is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Steelwood Chair in Walnut/Black by Ronan & Erwan Boroullec for MAGIS
By Magis, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Brooklyn, NY
complexity of this chair is given by the backrest that is a veritable technical gem: its curved form is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
“As you like it” – The Seven Ages Of Men
As mentioned, an absolute gem of a chair and every
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 38.82 in W 24.22 in D 23.04 in
Set of 2 Sheepskin Arch Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sheepskin ARCH lounge chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
JENNIFER SHORTO / Kongaline & Seafoam ARCH Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
JENNIFER SHORTO / Kongaline & Seafoam ARCH Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 31.11 in
Set of 4 Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Kvadrat/Hallingdal & Fiord Wng Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord WNG chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 KVADRAT/Hallingdal & Fiord WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 DEDAR/Linear TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 DEDAR/Linear TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Moonlight Sheepskin TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Moonlight Sheepskin TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Set Of 4 BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Moonlight Sheepskin TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Moonlight Sheepskin TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set Of 2 Sahara Sheepskin TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Sahara Sheepskin TMBO lounge chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 DEDAR/Linear TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 DEDAR/Linear TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chairs by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
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Gem Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gem chair for your home. A gem chair — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 304 variations of the antique or vintage gem chair you’re looking for, while we also have 78 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a gem chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A gem chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one gem chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Magis, Charles and Ray Eames and Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Gem Chair?
A gem chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,221, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.
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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