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Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
in one of the government buildings still present. The way Jeanneret designed these chairs is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Writing Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, England
Writing chair by Pierre Jeanneret Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) was a Swiss architect and designer
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Writing Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
Writing Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in
Pierre Jeanneret Senate Chair in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning teak Senate chair fully reupholstered in a cappuccino cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker
Category

Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique
Category

Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Rare 1970s Urano Palma sculptural throne chair
By Urano Palma
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
organised by the South Korean government. From 1960, Urano Palma completely devoted himself to design
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare 1970s Urano Palma sculptural throne chair
Rare 1970s Urano Palma sculptural throne chair
H 47.45 in W 25.99 in D 21.07 in
Ruud-Jan Kokke Slat Chair, the Netherlands, 1986
By Ruud-Jan Kokke, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Ruud-Jan Kokke, this slat chair was produced by the Dutch manufactory Spectrum, in 1986
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ruud-Jan Kokke Slat Chair, the Netherlands, 1986
Ruud-Jan Kokke Slat Chair, the Netherlands, 1986
H 28.94 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Bartolozzi & Maioli Wooden and Gold Leaf Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Bartolozzi & Maioli
Located in Almelo, NL
Bartolozzi & Maioli wooden and gold leaf chairs, Italy, 1970s. Pair of two Bartolozzi & Maioli
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Vintage 1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Beech, Paint

Bartolozzi & Maioli Wooden and Gold Leaf Chair, Italy, 1970s
By Bartolozzi & Maioli
Located in Almelo, NL
1970s Bartolozzi & Maioli hand carved wooden leaf chair with original patina. These chairs would
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

6 equal chairs, early 19th Century, Late Gustavian, made by Ephraim Sthal
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Stockholm, SE
- 1820. Ephraim Stahl sold several chairs and armchairs to the Royal family and other governments in
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Birch

Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the gorgeous version with white metal structure and
Category

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
Fantastic original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and smoked lucite
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Cane by Alexandre Rapoport, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this pair of midcentury modern chairs made in Brazilian Rosewood, known as
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These
Category

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
Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Authentic original unrestored Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' chair finished in beautifully grained Teak
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Galvanitas
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is a lovely set of four Galvanitas S16 Compass Chairs, arguably the most iconic school
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 4 original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 Clear Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category

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
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" pink lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category

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
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with black frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Pair of Raoul Guys 'Antony', Chairs Designed for Cite University, Paris , 1954
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
lounge chair, please refer to images 2 and 3. These chairs were commissioned by the French government
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of "Plia" folding chair in transparent lucite and black frame (very rare and beautiful). This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal

Pair of ormolu mounted and lacquered metal curule chairs in the Empire style
Located in London, GB
These beautiful, simple, and sophisticated, curule chairs were executed in the Empire style
Category

20th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

A Pair of Handcrafted Take Down Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret ( Model PJ-SI-20-A)
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of Handcrafted Take Down Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret with solid teak wood frame and filled
Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 6 "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by
Category

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
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic set of 6 original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and smoked
Category

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
Category

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 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and clear
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ruhlmann pair of "elephant" club chairs
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of club chairs by Ruhlmann, 1931, in leather with solid macassar ebony feet
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Macassar

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rocking chair / Ring/Silvino Lopeztovar
By Silvino Lopeztovar
Located in COYOACAN, DF
Rocking chair for two people, based on a bearing, made of MDF, plastic laminates, aluminum and
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Rocking Chairs

Materials

Laminate

Baptistin Spade Club Chairs, Two Pairs Available
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco club chairs, two pairs available, by Baptistin Spade, in cherry with bronze mounts
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Himo Chair, Yokohama Edition 1952 by Riki Watanabe
By Riki Watanabe
Located in Uccle, BE
ribbon awarded by the Government of Japan. This Himo chair was made in 1952 using cord and Pine. The
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Pine

Vintage 1970s Techfab Chromcraft Latte Lounge Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Techfab chromcraft lounge chairs. Original vinyl upholstery in very nice condition. Arms
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Hollis Jones Postmodern Memphis Inspired Lounge Chair
By Memphis Group
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Memphis-inspired asymmetric sculptural lounge chair with unique tri-color design and acrylic legs
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835
Located in Kinderhook, NY
, side or breakfast chairs of Regency parcel-klismos form having black Japanned frames with allover gilt
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Softwood, Paint

Pair of Vintage 1970s Techfab Chromcraft Latte Lounge Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Techfab chromcraft lounge chairs. Original Vinyl Upholstery in very nice condition. Arms
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Distrópica, Lounge Chair by Brunno Jahara, Matteo Guarnaccia & Dimitrih Correa
By Brunno Jahara
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The research of Cross Cultural Chairs in Brazil, was conducted in Rio de Janeiro where Matteo
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2010s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair recalls the peak of Danish Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco Press Room Chair for Spectrum, 'Colourful Vintage'
By 't Spectrum, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco press room chair for Spectrum - 'Colourful Vintage' Edition
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Group high back chair. Comprised of aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base, nylon feet, black swivel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Minimal Geometric Solid Wood Dining Chair
By TJ O'Keefe
Located in Chicago, IL
Klein chair. Lacquered solid ash and oiled white oak. Made in Chicago. Natural White Oak Matte
Category

2010s American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak

Ernesto La Padula Pair of Italian Art Deco Side Chairs, Italy, circa 1930
By Ernesto Lapadula
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of side /slipper chairs designed by Ernesto La Padula from the Italian Art Deco period
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Jeanneret Easy Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good authentic Chandigarh easy chair. Artisanally and locally made with pegged solid teak in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Jeanneret Easy Chair
Jeanneret Easy Chair
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chairs Set 3
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Group high back chairs set of 3. Comprised of aluminum frames, 4 prong aluminum bases, nylon feet, black
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Suite of 8 Theodore Alexander "Rococo" Dining Chairs
Located in Barrowford, GB
well as countless governments and parliaments, Theodore Alexander are true-luminaries amongst furniture
Category

2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Guanmaoyi Yokeback Dining Chairs, circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of six Classic Chinese Guanmaoyi yokeback chairs in lacquered elmwood consisting of two
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s French Mullca Vintage School, Dining Chairs Good Qty
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca vintage stacking school, dining chairs, aqua model 510, good quantity available
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1950's French Mullca Stacking - Dining Chairs - Light Grey 510 - Large Quantiti
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking – Dining Chairs – Light Grey 510 – Large Quantities Available 1950’s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
tube base stacking chairs. 8 available, 8 with side connecters, selling separately. Priced per chair
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs with Great Provenance
Located in London, GB
chairs strongly implies that these chairs were kept either at the Home Office or in another governmental
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1950s French Mullca Stacking School, Dining Chairs, Black Model 510, Set of
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca Stacking School – Dining Chairs – Black Model 510 – Set Of Four 1950s French
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1950s French Mullca Stacking School Dining Chairs Model 510, Light Grey, Set
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca stacking school dining chairs model 510 – light grey – set of five 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

15 KI Krueger International Modern Blue Plastic & Chrome Stacking Dining Chairs
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage modern dark blue plastic & chrome reverse cantilever Intellect dining chairs by
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 6
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
tube base stacking chairs, set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 4
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
tube base stacking chairs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 8
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
tube base stacking chairs with side connecters, set of 8. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Chairs "Revolt" by Friso Kramer for Ahrend
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Doornspijk, NL
. The chairs used to be omnipresent in government buildings and universities. Nowadays they are harder
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Government Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the government chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and rosewood, every government chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a government chair, we have 378 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect government chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each government chair bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made government chair over the years, but those crafted by Mullca, Anonima Castelli and Giancarlo Piretti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Government Chair?

Prices for a government chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $273,673, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.