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Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in White Bouclé Fabric for Anonima Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Gray Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpe...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Large Satellite Chaise By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Satellite chaise by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This iconic sculptural satellite chaise or satellite chair upholstered in Bouclé is both stunning and comfortable. Will accommoda...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé

20th Century Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Velvet Swan Chairs, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two mid-century accent or side statement chairs designed in a solid gold brass structure with two sculpted swan birds in fully restored condition through careful polishing, ...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Artemide Design Vico Magistretti 6 Chairs Model Selene
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. To lo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Antique Wicker Vanity Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique white wicker vanity or desk chair with a skirted apron.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Antique Wicker Vanity Chair
Antique Wicker Vanity Chair
H 31 in W 15.75 in D 18 in
Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Located in New York, NY
46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand-wrought iron frame with upholstered pad seat, seats show some wear, normal and consist...
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970's French Original Wire Mesh White Outdoor Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s French Original Wire Mesh White Outdoor Dining Chairs – Set Of Six 1970’s French Original Wire Mesh White Outdoor Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. Simple stylish chairs from France...
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Circular Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Circular Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel lounge chair. This Gorgeous Milo Baughman oversized circular swivel lounge chair has been newly upholstered in a cream colored short p...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Set of Vintage Green Bistro Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage green bistro chair from France. Bistro chair has a metal frame with painted wooden slats. Priced for set of 10; please inquire regarding acquiring fewer than 10 or as many a...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Vintage Green Bistro Chairs
Set of Vintage Green Bistro Chairs
H 32 in W 15.5 in D 17 in
Pastel Kitchen Chair from the 50s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pastel kitchen chair from the 50s colors found in many kitchens, which had the courage to use color and new materials. Practically covered the relatively small cocktail chair with a...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pastel Kitchen Chair from the 50s
Pastel Kitchen Chair from the 50s
H 29.73 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern "Sun Flower Chair" by Liberty Ornamental Iron of Canada
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The sun flower chair is the successor of the Canadian iconic Solair chair. Following the enormous success of the Solair chairs, Liberty Ornamental Iron Ltd. of Toronto Canada produce...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Upholstered Pair Spool And Ball Leg Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French pair of side chairs with spool and ball leg design. In the style of Charles Dudouyt. Newly refinished and reupholstered.
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Casa E Giardino, Six White Painted Metal Chairs, 1942
By Casa e Giardino
Located in bari, IT
Set of six lounge chairs Casa e Giardino in white painted metal Italian production Mid-1950s, the chairs are deliberately left with their antique patina.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Six Paul Evans Cantilevered Dining Chairs for Directional, 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Mid-Century Modern set of 6 Paul Evans cantilevered dining chairs for Directional. This set includes two armchairs and four side chairs. These comfortable chairs have sleek modern ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

4 Dining Chairs by Pizzetti Rome Italy 1950s, New Wool Boucle Upholstery
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Nice set of 4 Italian dining chairs produced by Pizzetti, Rome in the 1950s During restoration the original manufacturers labels showed up under the old upholstery and were saved ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Aluminum Stacking Chairs Garden Chairs Dining Chairs Jorge Pensi 1980s
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 4 chairs or garden chairs or dining chairs from aluminum by Jorge Pensi 1986-1988, Spain. The name Toledo is given from a fortress, which obtain impregnable. Produced ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman Hand wrought in his studio C.1965 The People collection was discovered and distributed by Raymor Original Black Surface Some oxidation enameled ...
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Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 40 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Set of 8 Green Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 8 Green Cobra Chairs is a set of chairs realized in the 1970s by Giotto Stoppino ( Milan, 1926 ) . Chromed tubular steel structure and light blue fabric. This ' Cobra ' chai...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Metal Vintage Aluminum Patio Chairs Toledo Jorge Pensi Spain 1980s
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage set of five aluminum stacking dining chairs patio chairs designed by Jorge Pensi, 1986-1988, and produced by Amat-3. Provide with the stamp "Toledo Design Jorge Pe...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

6 Hans Coray "Landi" Chairs Made by MEWA, Switzerland, 91 Holes
By Hans Coray
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 vintage Hans Coray aluminum “Landi” chairs. These examples have 91 holes in total which dates their manufacturing pre-1960. The Landi chairs were designed in the 1930s in Sw...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

John Risley Rocker
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Rocker John Risley Created his group of "People" chairs in the 1960s The Rocker was part of the group Picked up by Raymor and distributed throughout the U.S Always coming...
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

John Risley Rocker
John Risley Rocker
H 45 in W 25 in D 30 in
Antique Set of 12 Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful set of twelve dining chairs exudes a graceful country charm. While likely from a Swedish farm house, these speak to a more upscale home with a touch of elegance due to...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Set of Ten Post Modern Aluminum and Steel Dining Chairs by Cidue, Italy, 1980s
By Cidue
Located in Miami, FL
Set of ten Postmodern chairs rendered in black enameled steel frame and cold rolled aluminum seat by Cidue, Italy, circa 1980s.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mr and Mrs Settee Designed by John Risley C.1965 This group of Wrought Iron People Furniture was distributed by Raymor. Original Black surface. Some minor oxidation present but unobj...
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
John Risley Mr and Mrs Settee
H 52 in W 40 in D 18 in
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wool

Set of Three Folding Midcentury Chairs from Sweden, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of three folding midcentury chairs from Sweden, 1970s. Very practical.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs, France, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot. White lacquered forge structure and restored seat with blue geometric cotton fabric upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

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 designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a new era fo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

26x' Vintage Metal Stacking Chairs, Attrb. Gijs Van Der Sluis, 1960s
By Gijs Van Der Sluis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
50 vintage metal stacking chairs with black metal frame and green upholstery, some chairs have some stains. Manufactured in the Netherlands in 1960s Price per piece. Gijs Van Der S...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Japanese Old Modern Chair Mid-Century 1940s-1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old modern chair made in Japan. The chair was manufactured between 1940s and 1960s. The seat is made of fiberglass and the legs are made of iron. It is characterized by i...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron with Curls, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron with curls, 1960s Set of 4 garden chairs in white painted wrought iron. The round seat is perforated and decorated on the pro...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four White Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Vienna, AT
A Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern vintage set of 4 dining chair or side chair, which show a white coated metal construction. This iconic design by Harry Bertoia was designed in the...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Harry Bertoia Designed Child Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are four Harry Bertoia designed child chair for Knoll. First designed in 1950. All are white.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988 A set of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the man...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
H 30.52 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Two Blue Metal Framed 'Spider' Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning pair of very unusual blue metal framed 'spider' chairs, price is for the two chairs. Measures: Seat height 50cm, height 77cm, depth 50cm, width 64cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Two Blue Metal Framed 'Spider' Chairs
Two Blue Metal Framed 'Spider' Chairs
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988 A set of of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the ...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
H 30.52 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this model was produced in 1952. It retains its original label. Newly reupholstered.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Mid Century Post Modern Tokyo Style Counter or Bar Stools in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four counter stools circa 1990's. These feature white enameled steel tubular frames with white naugahyde seats.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast aluminium "Tulip" chair by Pierre Guariche. Made in France, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
H 28 in W 18 in D 16 in
Vintage White Egg Pod Chair Set with Side Table
Located in Napa, CA
Mid-Century molded plastic egg pod chair set, white plastic with leather seating and red piping. Sold as a set. Chairs each: 26" x 36" x 36". Table: 17.5"...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plastic

Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of midcentury lounge chairs are in the style of Paul McCobb and feature original blue vinyl upholstery, tapered legs, and two button tufted seat back which offers a modern ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Utrecht Armchairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in London, England
Set of 2 Utrecht armchairs by Gerrit Rietvald for Cassina. Reupholstered in 'Sky Blue' heavy weight cotton velvet by Rose Uniacke.  
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Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Gray Leather Dining Chairs by Gunlocke
By Jens Risom, Gunlocke
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic set of 8 model 21C armchairs by the Gunlocke Chair Co. of Wayland, N.Y. Chairs feature solid walnut frames, floating back-rests, new gray leather upholstery and one of the ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Linen Dining Chairs by Directional Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Directional
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1991 Set of 6 Linen Dining Chairs by DIRECTIONAL Furniture Co Set includes 6 armchairs Approximate...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen

Hollywood Regency White Chippendale Bamboo Dining or Side Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A white painted bamboo Chippendale chair. A fabulous way to add a touch of chinoiserie style or Hollywood Regency to any space. This piece features a scalloped back with a geometric ...
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20th Century American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Paint

Pierre Paulin Grey Groovy Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Westport, CT
Original Pierre Paulin Groovy Chair with red metal base
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Grey Groovy Chair
Pierre Paulin Grey Groovy Chair
H 25 in W 32.5 in D 23 in
Space Age Vintage Chairs Chromed Steel Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age pair of vintage chairs from chromed tube steel model Sabrina for Rima, Italy, 1970s. Slightly curved chromed tube steel floats from the seat and back into the base. The d...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Chrome and Leather Counter Stool 'Design Institute'
By Design Institute America
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Design Institute of America piece features a unique geometric onyx colored metal frame. Has a one of a kind triangle-ladder design and is a contemporary statement piece for any ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs
By Jordan Mozer
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Jordan Mozer signed chairs. They are so cool with the metal seat and back but can be upholstered for any room in the house or used as they are. These make great dini...
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Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs
Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs
H 33.25 in W 18 in D 19 in
Jacques Adnet Eight Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Set of eight hand-stitched leather armchairs with brass-plated sabots. Designed for the U.N.E.S.C.O headquarters in Paris; 1958. Each chair is individually numbered on an embossed al...
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Eight Armchairs
Jacques Adnet Eight Armchairs
H 29 in W 19 in D 20 in
Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chair for XO, France 1985, six available
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in London, GB
Six available in total. Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s training w...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight 20th Century Dark Gray Boucle Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in dark gray (...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

c1950s , Pierre Paulin for Meuble TV , set of 6 , chairs
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
c1950s , Pierre Paulin for Meuble TV , set of 6 , chairs
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Slope Wrought Iron and Steel Mesh Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By BoConcept
Located in Germantown, MD
Comfortable, close to maintenance-free and with a style punch to accompany it, this BoConcept Style outdoor furniture is the perfect setting for great outdoor moments. With a light, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wire

Set of 6 Gerard Guermonprez chairs for Magnani, 1950
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 6 chairs designed by Gerard Guermonprez for Magnani in the fifties Black lacquered structure, seat and back in wood covered with foam and grey fabric (new)
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chairs for XO, France 1985
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in London, GB
Set of four or six available. Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s trai...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chairs for XO, France 1985
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in London, GB
Set of six available. Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s training was...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and fabric. The chairs turn on themselves. The original cushions are also in original pink fabric. Seat height 46 cm. Wear due to time and ag...
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Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Plia Chairs, Set of Two, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Renens, CH
Plia foldable chairs produced by Castelli and designed by Giancarlo Piretti (also known for the Alky or Plona lounge chairs). These iconic folding chairs are still in very good co...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

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Gray Antique and Vintage Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of gray antique and vintage chairs available for sale. The range of distinct gray antique and vintage chairs — often made from metal, fabric and plastic — can elevate any home. Gray antique and vintage chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco gray antique and vintage chairs are consistently popular styles. Gray antique and vintage chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.

How Much are Gray Antique and Vintage Chairs?

Prices for gray antique and vintage chairs start at $60 and top out at $147,711 with the average selling for $3,001.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.