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Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bari, IT
American Institute of Architects Award in 1977, and the Queen's Gold Medal for Architecture in 1979.
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
H 33.08 in W 22.25 in D 19.3 in
Pierre Chapo. Series of 6 model S34 chairs. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Samuel Beckett. In 1960, he received the gold medal at the Arts and Crafts Techniques exhibition
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Chairs by Bonacina, Italy circa 1960
By Bonacina
Located in Paris, FR
Albini, with whom he obtained a gold medal in 1951 for the "Margherita" armchair.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Six Chairs by Bonacina, Italy circa 1960
Set of Six Chairs by Bonacina, Italy circa 1960
H 46.46 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
Wim Rietveld Midcentury, Black Grey Pyramid Chair Netherlands, circa 1960s
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Simple Interior collection. After he received the Gold Medal at the X Triennale di Milano in 1954, he
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gaulino dining chair by Oscar Tusquets, Spanish contemporary design natural ash
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
with the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes [Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts], the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
won the IBD gold medal (USA). For the VERTEBRA seating system: in 1977 he was awarded, together with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Red and Smoked Lucite "Plia" Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Republic of Germany, and a special mention by the British Government. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
the British Government. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal (USA). For the VERTEBRA seating system
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
a special mention by the British Government. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal (USA). For the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 8 Clear Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Government. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal (USA). For the VERTEBRA seating system: in 1977 he was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Set of 8 Pink Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Government. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal (USA). For the VERTEBRA seating system: in 1977 he was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Set of 8 Clear Lucite Black Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Government. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal (USA). For the VERTEBRA seating system: in 1977 he was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal (USA). For the VERTEBRA seating system: in 1977 he was awarded
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Federal Republic, and a special mention by the British Government. In 1971 PLANO won the Gold Medal at IBD
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal

Gaulino chair by Oscar Tusquets ash wood black lacquer leather hide seat, Spain
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
with the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes [Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts], the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 6 contemporary "Gaulino" dining chairs by Oscar Tusquets natural ash wood
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
with the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes [Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts], the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal (USA). For the VERTEBRA seating system: in 1977 he was awarded
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Republic of Germany, and a special mention by the British Government. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Desk Chair by François Linke, circa 1910
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Grand Bureau took the Gold Medal. He gambled his fortune and reputation on this stand, exhibiting
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Republic of Germany, and a special mention by the British Government. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Gaulino Chairs Framed In Natural Varnished Solid Ash and Natural Hide
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
with the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes [Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts], the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 4 Gaulino Dining Chairs by Oscar Tusquets, black stained ash wood, Spain
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
with the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes [Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts], the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Government. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal (USA). For the VERTEBRA seating system: in 1977 he was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s
By Riki Watanabe
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This rope chair was designed in 1952 by Riki Watanabe. Our piece is an original one from the very
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Fabric, Oak

Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s
Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 31.5 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Republic of Germany, and a special mention by the British Government. In 1971 PLANO won the IBD gold medal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century Mario Bellini Set of 4 Chairs mod. Cab in Blue for Cassina, 70s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
the Gold Medal for his career in architecture and in 2017 dedicated a retrospective exhibition to him
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Himo Chair, Yokohama Edition 1952 by Riki Watanabe
By Riki Watanabe
Located in Uccle, BE
Triennale Exhibition Gold Award, the Mainichi Design Award, and the Japanese Medal of Honor with purple
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Pine

Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, by Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sarfatti (2018-2019). In 2015 the Milan Triennale awarded him the Gold Medal for his career in architecture
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, by Cassina
Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, by Cassina
H 39.38 in W 31.89 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Commissioned Ilmari Tapiovaara Lounge Chairs, Merivaara 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
classical chairs as Domus, Aslak, Kiki and Nana. Tapiovaara won a number of gold medals at the Triennals in
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Marco Zanuso for Zanotta Brown Leather Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Footstool
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in London, GB
to win the gold medal at the Milan Triennale in 1948. Constructed from a slim polished tubular steel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Marco Zanuso for Zanotta Brown Leather Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Footstool
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in London, GB
to win the gold medal at the Milan Triennale in 1948. Constructed from a slim polished tubular steel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Modern "Falcon" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Industry Council Chair Competition in 1965 and the Gold Medal at Ljubljana’s Biennial in 1966. In 1968
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tito Agnoli Modular Lounge Chair by Arflex, Italy, 1968
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in L'Escala, ES
twice for the prestigious Compasso d’Oro award and won a gold medal at the Neocon exhibition in Chicago
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Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs Italian Lounge Arflex Cream Bisson Bruneel Boucle
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Chicago, IL
Medaglia d’oro or Gold Medal at the Milan IX Triennale in 1951. This lounge chair is so very comfortable
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Walnut 1959 for Fjordfiesta
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Tilburg, NL
at several exhibitions and fairs. In 1967 the Scandia stackable chair was awarded gold medal at the
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Walnut

Mid-Century Hans Bratturd Scandia Rosewood Lounge Chair and Footstool
By Hans Brattrud
Located in London, GB
Merket for God Design for his furniture design in 1967, and received the King's Medal of Merit in gold in
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Marco Zanuso for Zanotta Leather Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Footstool, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in London, GB
to win the gold medal at the Milan Triennale in 1948. Constructed from a slim polished tubular steel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
Louvre in Paris to just name a few. In 2015 the Milan Triennale awarded him the Gold Medal for his career
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Restored Pair of 1950s Margherita Chairs by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in North Miami, FL
cushions. Casual yet stylish, the Margherita chair received the gold medal at the IX Triennale in Milan
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1951, Marco Zanuso, Lady Chair in Soft Velvet/Terra Fabric for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
chair was awarded the gold medal at the 1951 Milan Triennale and rapidly achieved the status of a modern
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Leather Chairs with Table by Kristian Vedel for Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Kristian Vedel
Located in Chicago, IL
Guild (1947), Louisiana Museum Prize (1957), gold medal at La Triennale di Milano, the Design Award at
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel and Leather by Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sarfatti (2018-2019). In 2015 the Milan Triennale awarded him the Gold Medal for his career in architecture
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
By Edition Rougier, Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in New York, NY
their emblematic Soleil armchair (gold medal at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair) in the decoration of the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs, Eugenio Quarti attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1902 and Milan in 1906 where he received the "Royal Grand Prix" and the "Gold medal". He was one of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Poul Kjaerholm Pair of PK20 Lounge Chair in Leather for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Lunnung Price in 1958, and a grand price and gold medal at, respectively, Milan’s XI Triennale in 1957 and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Nanna Ditzel Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wool by Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
designers, and throughout her life she was awarded numerous prizes including; in 1990, the Gold Medal in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Vintage Italian DSC 106 Side Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
), Plano (1971, IBD Gold Medal), Planto clothes hanger (1972), modular System 61 sofa system (1973), Xylon
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pairs 19th Century Venetian Hall Chairs by Atelier Cadorin, Walnut , Hand Carved
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1883 he exposed his first works in Rome and in the next year he won the Gold Medal in the exposure in
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Korium Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Weesp, NL
(Golden Compass) Award, in 1986 he won the gold medal at the Neocon in Chicago. Some of his pieces are
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Norwegian Modern Hans Brattrud “Scandia” Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Scandia” stackable chair received the Award for Design Council. And was awarded a gold medal at the
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Carl Auböck Chairs A7, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
total of four gold medals at the Triennale in Milan. In 2010, Auböck’s works were placed under
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Faux Leather

Saint Catherine College Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, where he won a silver medal for a chair design. On that trip, he was
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Orange Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4)
By Thonet, David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design won two Institute of Business Designers (I.B.D.) Gold Medals and was awarded patent No. 3,767,261
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Blue Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4)
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design won two Institute of Business Designers (I.B.D.) Gold Medals and was awarded patent No. 3,767,261
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ernesto Valabrega Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1900, Vittorio even received a gold medal. It was at the age of 24 that Ernesto got on board with his
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Good Design Award and received the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale in 1951. Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Good Design Award and received the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale in 1951. Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ernesto Valabrega Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
famous exhibition in Paris in 1900, Vittorio even received a gold medal. It was at the age of 24 that
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Venice Walnut Four Louis XVI Chairs , still usable, by Vincenzo Cadorin
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
his first works in Rome and in the next year he won the Gold Medal in the exposure in Turin. (Luisa
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Red Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4) (8 available)
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design won two Institute of Business Designers (I.B.D.) Gold Medals and was awarded patent No. 3,767,261
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Gold Medal Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gold medal chair for your home. A gold medal chair — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a gold medal chair, we have 349 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the gold medal chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A gold medal chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gold medal chair over the years, but those crafted by Marco Zanuso, Giancarlo Piretti and Anonima Castelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Gold Medal Chair?

Prices for a gold medal chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $700,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,612.