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19th Century Grand Ledge Mahogany and Needlepoint seat Dining Chairs, Pair
19th Century Grand Ledge Mahogany and Needlepoint seat Dining Chairs, Pair

19th Century Grand Ledge Mahogany and Needlepoint seat Dining Chairs, Pair

By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare pair of 19th Century Grand Ledge Chair Company Mahogany and Needlepoint upholstered seat Dining Chairs in the Queen Anne style.

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Antique 19th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair, 1940s
Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair, 1940s

Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair, 1940s

By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1

Located in Raymondville, TX

A George III style decorative mahogany armchair by Grand Ledge Chair Co. circa 1945. Sheraton design featuring a carved shield back, tapered fluted front legs and channeled arm & bac...

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Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Armchairs

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Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair
Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair

Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair

By Henredon, Grand Ledge Chair Company 1

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Henredon By Grand Ledge Chair Company USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned ...

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Wood & Acrylic Sculpture "a Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson
Wood & Acrylic Sculpture "a Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson

Wood & Acrylic Sculpture "a Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson

By Markus Pierson

Located in San Diego, CA

. #2274 Markus Pierson was born in 1961 and raised in the small farming town of Grand Ledge, Michigan, where his father owned a popular restaurant.

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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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White Plaster Grand Quarry Ledge Console, by Sirmos After Emilio Terry, 1 of 2
White Plaster Grand Quarry Ledge Console, by Sirmos After Emilio Terry, 1 of 2

White Plaster Grand Quarry Ledge Console, by Sirmos After Emilio Terry, 1 of 2

By Sirmos

Located in Plainview, NY

A striking grand quarry ledge plaster console, by Sirmos based on the iconic original design by Emilio Terry (1927).

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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1960s Grand Ledge Chair Co. Caned High-back Brown Lacquered Arm Chair
1960s Grand Ledge Chair Co. Caned High-back Brown Lacquered Arm Chair

1960s Grand Ledge Chair Co. Caned High-back Brown Lacquered Arm Chair

By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

with deep brown lacquered finish, the tall graduated caned back above a loose cushion flanked by down-swept arms all over splayed legs; The Grand Ledge Chair Company was founded in 1...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs

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Chairs in the manner of Harvey Probber
Chairs in the manner of Harvey Probber

Chairs in the manner of Harvey Probber

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H 29 in W 24 in D 26 in

Chairs in the manner of Harvey Probber

Located in Palm Springs, CA

All original condition. Label on chair says 'Grand Ledge Chair Co., Grand Ledge,Mich'.

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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

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Faux-Bamboo Blue Painted Armchairs, Pair
Faux-Bamboo Blue Painted Armchairs, Pair

Faux-Bamboo Blue Painted Armchairs, Pair

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H 37.5 in W 25 in D 24 in

Faux-Bamboo Blue Painted Armchairs, Pair

By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 1960s faux-bamboo armchairs by Grand Ledge Chair Co. Newly painted in an antique blue faux finish with black undertones.

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Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Chairs

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Mid 20th Century Regency Style Gilt Lacquer Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Mid 20th Century Regency Style Gilt Lacquer Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Mid 20th Century Regency Style Gilt Lacquer Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., Grand Ledge Chair Company (4) Regency style armchairs with oval caned back panel and ring-turned legs, unmarked.

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Antique Late 18th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Pair of Mid-20th Century Black Regency Style X Benches by Grand Ledge Chair Co.
Pair of Mid-20th Century Black Regency Style X Benches by Grand Ledge Chair Co.

Pair of Mid-20th Century Black Regency Style X Benches by Grand Ledge Chair Co.

By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of mid-20th century black Regency style "X" benches with brass details by Grand Ledge Chair Company Labeled.

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Mid-20th Century Regency Benches

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Wood

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Grand Ledge For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal grand ledge for your home. Each grand ledge for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. If you’re shopping for a grand ledge, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer grand ledge, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each grand ledge bearing Baroque, Hollywood Regency or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one grand ledge that is appealing in its simplicity, but Grand Ledge Chair Company, Mastercraft and Joseph Maria Olbrich produced versions that are worth a look.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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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.

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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.