Gray Chinese Chairs
Upholstered Grey Fabric And Steel Deep Highback Chair, Kite
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
Kite's multilayered form combines a shield-like statement backrest and deeply proportioned curved seat in this Stellar Works' highback version. Even at that, Nendo designer-architect...
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2010s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity seat.
Grey lacquer.
Handmade.
Wood base.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of org...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Zhou Yilun Contemporary Blue Animal Chair from the Series "Animal Chairs", 2021
By Zhou Yilun
Located in Barcelona, ES
Zhou Yilun
Contemporary blue chair
Chinese Contemporary design
From the series "Animal chairs"
Manufactured by R3PM3
Hangzhou (China), 2021
High density foam, PU coating
M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Foam
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ribbon Chair - André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Ribbon Chair
Size: 56L x 62.5W x 84.5
Material: Solid oak and Fabric
Available upon request other combinations of wood color and fabric color.
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2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Column Stool, Celadon, Blue Glaze by WL Ceramics
By David Derksen
Located in Geneve, CH
Column stool, Celadon, blue glaze by WL Ceramics.
Design: David Derksen
Materials: Porcelain, celadon / blue glaze
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 40 cm
Also available: different colors ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Lost Space 2 Armchair by the Shaw
Located in Geneve, CH
Lost space 2 armchair by The Shaw
Dimensions: D120 x W 90 x H82 cm
Materials: Resin
Weight: 20 kg.
Lost space
The sun rose and instantly illuminated the blue sea. The shadow g...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin
Lost Space 1-2 Bench by The Shaw
Located in Geneve, CH
Lost Space 1-2 bench by The Shaw
Dimensions: D245 x W 90 x H82 cm
Materials: Stainless Steel
Weight: 150 kg
L O S T S P A C E
The sun rose and instantly illuminated the blue s...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lost Space 1 Armchair by the Shaw
Located in Geneve, CH
Lost Space 1 Armchair by The Shaw
Dimensions: D120 x W 90 x H82 cm
Materials: Stainless Steel
Weight: 100 kg
L O S T S P A C E
The sun rose and instantly illuminated the blue ...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Column Stool, White Effect and Blue Glaze by WL Ceramics
By David Derksen
Located in Geneve, CH
Column stool, white effect and blue glaze by WL Ceramics
Design: David Derksen
Materials: Porcelain, white effect and blue glaze
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 40 cm
Also available: dif...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Lento Chair Pewter Grey by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Visually commanding and almost sculptural, the Lento Chair features a clean silhouette, down to its cleverly hidden connective pieces. Its structure calls for repose, with the option...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Heart Chair with Mirror Finish Stainless Steel by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Bow Tie chair is a perfect example of Zhoujie’s philosophy of Actionless. Like a force of an airplane, polymerizing inward and flowing with natural tendency. The digital generati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Satin Brass Fan Chair with Oval Backrest by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The outlook of Fan chair is delicate and artful. Its elegant backrest part just like a traditional Chinese fan. The fabric edition not only presenting a high-quality sense but also e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Satin Brass Fan Chair with Rectangular Backrest by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The outlook of Fan chair is delicate and artful. Its elegant backrest part just like a traditional Chinese fan. The fabric edition not only presenting a high-quality sense but also e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Light Grey Fan Chair with Oval Backrest by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The outlook of Fan chair is delicate and artful. Its elegant backrest part just like a traditional Chinese fan. The fabric edition not only presenting a high-quality sense but also e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Leather
Light Grey Fan Chair with Rectangular Backrest by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The outlook of Fan chair is delicate and artful. Its elegant backrest part just like a traditional Chinese fan. The fabric edition not only presenting a high-quality sense but also e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Leather
Bow Tie Chair in Mirror Finish Stainless Steel by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The bow tie chair is a perfect example of Zhoujie’s philosophy of actionless. Like a force of an airplane, polymerizing inward and flowing with natural tendency. The digital generati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Evolution of a Chair, Stainless Steel Collection by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Piece unique. The four-piece set is one example that demonstrates the process when Zhoujie Zhang created his digital chairs. While the chair in the set is only one in thousands of va...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
MC06 Endless Form Chair Series Stainless Steel Customizable Black&Sliver Outdoor
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Outdoor and indoor
3 official types chairs / available
Solid
Dots
Frame
2 colors official / available / finish in polish/matt
Black
Silver
Furniture designer Zhoujie Zhang ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 18.82 in W 19.92 in D 31.3 in
Endless Form Chair by Zhoujie Zhang ‘MC011-F’ Matte Silver or Black
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
How can design break the limitations of culture, the subjective experiences of the designer and the reactions of different people, to be as diverse as nature? How will artificial int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chinese Stainless Steel Armchairs, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
A stainless steel armchair, hand-crafted in China. Contemporary.
Forged in the classic Qing style, and reinvented in modern fashion. Unique and eye-catching. Pristine condition. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Endless Form Chair by Zhoujie Zhang 'MC002-F' Matte Silver or Black
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
How can design break the limitations of culture, the subjective experiences of the designer and the reactions of different people, to be as diverse as nature? How will artificial int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Evolution of a Chair, Stainless Steel Collection by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Piece unique. The four-piece set is one example that demonstrates the process when Zhoujie Zhang created his digital chairs. While the chair in the set is only one in thousands of va...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
MC06 Endless Form Chair Series Stainless Steel customizable black&sliver outdoor
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
outdoor+indoor
3 official types chairs / available
solid
dots
frame
2 colors official / available / finish in polish/matt
black
silver
Furniture designer Zhoujie Zhang is k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 18.82 in W 19.92 in D 31.3 in
Endless Form Chair by Zhoujie Zhang 'MC002-F' Matte Silver or Black
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
How can design break the limitations of culture, the subjective experiences of the designer and the reactions of different people, to be as diverse as nature? How will artificial int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Endless Form Chair by Zhoujie Zhang ‘MC011-F’ Matte Silver or Black
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
How can design break the limitations of culture, the subjective experiences of the designer and the reactions of different people, to be as diverse as nature? How will artificial int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Two pedestals
Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures.
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2010s American Minimalist Benches
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Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Side Club Chair
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century Design, The Alex style of relaxed seating is created using a Stainless Steel, Powder Coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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H 29 in W 25 in D 27.75 in
Toledo Low Armchair, Wicker Back and Solid Oak, Contemporary Mexican Design
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Mexico City, MX
This distinctive armchair can add boldness to your living room. The soft, big-cushioned seat makes it very comfortable and the small leather cushion perfectly supports the lower back...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
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Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushio...
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the fay dining chair is created using a stainless steel powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Stainless Steel
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By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
Modern organic drum coffee table made from reclaimed New Zealand ancient Swamp Kauri wood.
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2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Made to order in Italy
Round top
Honed or polished finish
Rounded or straight edges
Travertine pedestal.
The photos show a variance of tables we have ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
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By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
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"Diego" Architectural Plaster Side Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural, angular side table combines art and architecture for a modern, functional accent in any room. Handmade by artisans in Vietnam, this piece adds dimension to any space.
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2010s Vietnamese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plaster
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An upholstered Arne Vodder tilting back arm chair having a nicely padded bottom and back cushion with sculptural dark wood frame constructed in Denmark. Very sturdy and with the tilt...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight, Ten or 12 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Highland, IN
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2010s Italian Sofas
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By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Located in Compton, CA
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Dimensions:
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Seat 22" D x 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Located in Hopewell, NJ
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs
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Located in Geneve, CH
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Materials: FRP
Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 43 cm
*This piece is suitable for outdoor use.
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Located in Geneve, CH
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Located in Geneve, CH
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Materials: FRP
Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 43 cm
*This piece is suitable for outdoor use.
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Located in Geneve, CH
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Materials: FRP
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Located in Geneve, CH
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Located in London, GB
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Located in San Marcos, CA
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Located in San Marcos, CA
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By WM Studio
Located in San Marcos, CA
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Located in San Marcos, CA
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Located in Downingtown, PA
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Gray Chinese Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of gray chinese chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stainless steel and plastic, all gray chinese chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 2 antique and vintage gray chinese chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 28 modern editions to choose from as well. Gray chinese chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of gray chinese chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern and Mid-Century Modern gray chinese chairs are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large gray chinese chairs, so small gray chinese chairs measuring 12.6 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Zhoujie Zhang, Frank Chou and Michael Young each produced beautiful gray chinese chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Gray Chinese Chairs?
Prices for gray chinese chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, gray chinese chairs begin at $495 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,275.
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.
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