$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Paul McCobb Arbuck Wrought Iron Hairpin Chairs Set, 1950s, Indoor Outdoor Patio
By Arbuck, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black wrought iron hairpin chair, c. 1951. Set of 6. Priced as a single set.
Iron
Modern Paul McCobb Arbuck Black Wrought Iron Hairpin Chair 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Arbuck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb for Arbuck Inc of Brooklyn, NY. Black wrought iron hairpin chair, c. 1951, minimal modern lines. 6lavailable.
Iron
Rare Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele. Fully restored. Currently x14 in stock.
Steel
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Hobart Wells Hairpin Lounge Chair for Lensol-Wells
Located in Esperance, NY
The chair sits on bent iron metal hairpin legs. Chair is discussed in National Furniture Review, March 1951 on page 49.
Metal
Rare Pair of Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, Circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele. Fully restored.
Steel
1960s Pair of Rattan Woven Basket Chair with Hairpin Legs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iron base in good original condition with some signs of use - Rattan in very good condition - Made in Germany - Height of seat 39 cm.
Iron
Vintage Boomerang Hairpin Iron Chair Attrib to Maurizio Tempestini / Dan Johnson
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Boomerang Hairpin Wrought Iron Chair Attributed to Maurizio Tempestini Manner of Dan Johnson
Metal
Pierre Paulin Inspired Small Black Mid-Century Bucket Chair w/ Gray Hairpin Legs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single petite Mid-Century bucket chair newly upholstered in black fabric with original grey bent wire enameled metal frame with visible wear consistent with age and use.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair. Item features a bentwood seat, slat back, wrought iron frame, hairpin legs, very nice vintage item, cl...
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Modern Hairpin Swivel Base Blue Upholstered Side Chair by OFS, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Contemporary Modern Hairpin Swivel Base Blue Upholstered Side Chairs by OFS - a Pair.
Metal
$1,176Sale Price|20% Off
1932, Cor Alons, Hairpin Seat in Chrome and Grey Vinyl
By Cor Alons
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Metal, Chrome
Theo Ruth "Model 105" Hairpin Armchair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ruth’s work significantly advanced Artifort’s laudable reputation, specifically through his designs for chairs. Thus, this 'Model 105' hairpin chair is a representative example of Ru...
Fabric, Wood
$3,000 / item
Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare metal chairs by French designer Mathieu Matégot. White metal chairs with hairpin legs, signature Mategot perforated metal seat and heart shaped backrest.
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Modern Case Study Iron Chairs with Cowtan Performance Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of midcentury modern case study iron chairs with hairpin back legs. Airy and light silhouette makes them easy additional seating in any room.
Iron
Pair of Midcentury Modern Case Study Iron Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Midcentury modern case study iron chairs with hairpin back legs. Recently reupholstered with grey leather seats and backs upholstered in geometric patterned BDDW fabric.
Iron
Desk with Solid Oak Top and Hairpin Leggs, Merino Wool and Metal Chair, 1950's
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Desk with solid Oak top and steel hairpin legs with Merino wool and steel chair, 1950's.
Metal
Hairpin Stacking Chairs
By Galvanitas
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Six hairpin legged stacking chairs with moulded resin and timber seats.
Steel
Hobart Wells Iron Hairpin and Formed Fiberglass Lounge Chair
By Lensol - Wells Co., Hobart Wells
Located in Fulton, CA
A twist on classic Mid-Century Modern design with a floral pattern formed fiberglass seat and back rest floating on an iron hairpin base. Shock mounts used are similar to the style u...
Iron
Vintage Metal Wire Chairs With Hairpin Legs - Set of Four
Located in Draper, UT
This is a fabulous set of four vintage chromed metal chairs with stunning silhouettes and hairpin legs.
Metal
1950s German Club Chairs in Gray Boiled Wool
Located in Seattle, WA
Fully restored armless channel back club chairs with hairpin legs. The fabric is a grey boiled wool from Holland and Sherry.
Wool
Unavailable
H 27.5 in W 30 in D 27 in
Set of 3 Steel Hoop 1950s Poolside Chairs with Hairpin Front Legs 'Narrow X'
Located in Denver, CO
Set of three matching 1950s steel hoop poolside lounge chairs. Frames only, no upholstery. Hairpin style front legs with a "narrow" X back stretcher.
Steel
Unavailable
H 29 in W 31 in D 26.5 in
Set of 3 Steel Hoop 1950s Poolside Lounge Chairs Hairpin Front Legs 'Wide X'
Located in Denver, CO
Set of 3 matching 1950s steel hoop poolside lounge chairs. Frames only, no upholstery. Hairpin style front legs with a "wide X" back stretcher.
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Upholstered Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Dorchester, MA
Upholstered in a soft textile in vibrant red, these four birch armchairs are classic modernist bentwood by Thonet. Three chairs, attributed to Joe Atkinson, sport solid seat backs an...
Upholstery, Bentwood, Birch
Custom Made Midcentury Style Hairpin Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Custom made midcentury style hairpin chair with black iron frame, walnut armrests and upholstery in white shearling.
Iron
Pair of Hairpin Chairs, France, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Fantastic pair of hairpin chairs, France, 1950s. Very nice bold design on black lacquered metal frame.
Metal
Sold
H 35.83 in W 31.11 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Theo Ruth "Model 105" Hairpin Armchairs for Artifort, Netherlands 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ruth’s work significantly advanced Artifort’s laudable reputation, specifically through his designs for chairs. Thus, these 'Model 105' hairpin chairs are a representative example of...
Fabric, Wood
Unique Lucite Hairpin Leg Vanity Chair by Karmel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lucite Hairpin Leg Vanity Chair by Karmel. Chair features very unique form, vinyl upholstered seat and back, and chrome accents.
Chrome
Single California Modernist Hoop Chair with Hairpin Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wrought iron patio hoop chair with four hairpin legs. The sling is made of natural cotton canvas stitched in a bucket shape and bound taught to the frame with a hidden wire.
Iron
Custom Mid-Century Hairpin Style Chair in Alpaca Bouclé
Located in Pasadena, CA
Custom Mid-Century Hairpin Style chair in Alpaca Bouclé. It is constructed with a black iron frame, walnut wood armrests and upholstered in a handsome rich mink colored Alpaca Boucle...
Metal
Hobart Wells Iron Hairpin and Formed Fiberglass Lounge Chair
By Hobart Wells
Located in Fulton, CA
A unique variation on the Classic Eames Mid-Century Modern design with a floral pattern formed fiberglass seat and backrest floating on an iron hairpin base. Shock mounts used are si...
Iron
Hobart Wells Hairpin Lounge Chair for Lensol-Wells
By Lensol - Wells Co., Hobart Wells
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The chair sits on bent iron metal hairpin legs. Chair is discussed in National Furniture Review, March 1951 on page 49.
Fiberglass
Pair of Hairpin Circle Chairs, 1950s by Jean Royère, France
By Jean Royère
Located in Antwerp, BE
The chairs feature a sleek hairpin wrought iron frames and a circle seating new upholstered.
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Basket Woven Lounge Chair with Hairpin Metal Legs, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
Made in 1950s period The Netherlands. Minimalistic chair is made of woven rattan base ( has a small damage due to it's vintage age and use, please see the pictures) and strong blac...
Metal
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern ‘Hairpin’ Side Chairs, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Set of two Mid-Century Modern ‘hairpin’ side chairs, 1960s. The chairs are constructed out of a white lacquered solid tubular steel frame and a round cilinder shaped seating.
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 29.14 in
Italian Midcentury Lounge Chair with Original Fabric Cover and Hairpin Foot
Located in München, DE
Base is made of a strong black metal tube in hairpin design. High quality processed and with good seating comfort.
Metal
Sold
H 40.5 in W 13 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Federick Weinburg Style Hairpin Swivel Stools, Set of 4
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Esperance, NY
4 Mid-Century Modern hairpin swivel stools in the style of Federick Weinburg.
Iron
Walnut Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Thonet-style walnut bentwood dining chairs with splayed hairpin legs and two distinct curves making up the back of the chair.
Bentwood
Jean Royère Side Chair
By Jean Royère
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare side chair with hairpin base designed by Jean Royère in 1960.
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in London, GB
Completed by a sage coloured cushion, its shell is raised on hairpin legs. The Diamond Chair perfectly reflects the principles of Bertoia's wire collection, appearing airy and work...
Metal
Sculptural Wicker Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian wicker sculptural chair with hairpin iron legged base Great silhouette!.
Iron
A Mid 20th Century Teak Hans Bratturd Scandia Senior Chair
By Hans Brattrud
Located in London, GB
Raised on elegant chromed wire bases with minimalist hairpin legs, the chairs embody the clean, functional aesthetic of mid-century Scandinavian design.
Teak
Vintage Rattan Tub Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
The chairs have light patina on the hairpin frames and the rattan chairs are in good condition. 1960s, France Dimensions: Height 62cm/24.40” Seat height 36cm/14.17” Width 84...
Steel
Swivel Vanity Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A small sway backed swivel chair with hairpin tapered natural mahogany legs.
Leather, Mahogany
Swivel Vanity Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A small sway backed swivel chair with hairpin, ebonized mahogany legs. Newly upholstered in natural waxed leather.
Leather, Mahogany
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