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Hale Chair

Traditional Upholstered Hale Dining Chair with Brass by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Hale Chair features a fully upholstered, curved back with saber legs and an
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2010s American Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

Traditional Upholstered Dining Chair with Brass Handle by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin and Brockett Hale chair has a fully upholstered curved back, without nailhead trim. Oak
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

'Fantasia Americana - 1880' — Mid-Century American Surrealism
By Lawrence Kupferman
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
, he studied drawing under Philip Leslie Hale at the Museum School—an experience he called 'stultifying
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1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Drypoint, Etching

'European Landscape' —Mid-century American Surrealism
By Lawrence Kupferman
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
of Fine Arts, Boston. In the late 1920s, he studied drawing under Philip Leslie Hale at the Museum
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1940s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Drypoint

"Mid Summer Journey on Sledge" Impressionist South African Painting
By John Koenakeefe Mohl
Located in Houston, TX
chairs and mealie stampers. During his youth, Mohl drew with 'pepa' on rocks and made clay objects. He
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1960s Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

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By Hannah Woodhouse
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Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
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Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Pleated Wall Light LED version with Linen Shade off-white Handmade
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Limited edition handmade Pleated Wall Light. The white linen gives the light a soft glow and the delicate shape of the light is carefully fitted around a brushed stainless steel arm...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
“Tiffany” Wall bracket 30 gold Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering method, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Log Armchair C.R.& S. Riva1920 Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
By Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Armchair made from a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its squared lines and ergonomic seat.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Cedar

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Walnut by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Polished Stainless Steel
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embracing the purpose to take a break, LISBOA chair invites you to just sit and relax. Combining many observations from different cultures of how people use chairs and which role the...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Tall Round Side Findley Table Pedestal Base Edo on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Tall Side Table features the Findley Collection’s signature carved, curved lip and round pedestal base. H 22.5 in. x W 20 in. x D 20 in Additional...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Mid Century Leather Top Game Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern leather top square game table. The gilt-tooled leather top is ready for play, with pivoting hinged drawers on the frieze. All supported on bold square legs and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Mid Century Leather Top Game Table
Mid Century Leather Top Game Table
H 29.5 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Pink Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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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

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Steel

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables

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Wood

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Contemporary Chair Haly Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
, Haly chair combines a bold attitude and a delicate profile. Haly was designed by combining the
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Contemporary Chair Green Haly Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Contemporary Chair Blue Haly Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Contemporary Chair White Haly Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
, Haly chair combines a bold attitude and a delicate profile. Haly was designed by combining the
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Contemporary Chair Black Haly Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
, Haly chair combines a bold attitude and a delicate profile. Haly was designed by combining the
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Contemporary Chair Rose Haly Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
, Haly chair combines a bold attitude and a delicate profile. Haly was designed by combining the
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Contemporary Chair Gold Haly Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
, Haly chair combines a bold attitude and a delicate profile. Haly was designed by combining the
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Six Hale Dining Chairs 1900s Painted High Gloss White
By Hale
Located in Westport, CT
Set of six hale dining chairs 1900s painted high gloss white. Stamped on the bottom. Relatively
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Jonathan Nesci - GV Bronze Chair
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Chicago, IL
Jonathan Nesci - GV Bronze Chair- Limited edition - Casati/Hale USA 2013
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

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Bronze

Jonathan  Nesci - GV Bronze Chair
Jonathan  Nesci - GV Bronze Chair
H 28 in W 16 in D 16 in
Set of Four Early 19th Century Regency Period Carved Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The set of four side chairs are made in solid beechwood and polished to a mellow mahogany colour
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Horsehair Onassis Designer Slipper Chairs-Exotic Aubergine Midcentury Custom
By Ronn Jaffe, Mars Jaffe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Power chairs for A Connoisseur, the originals designed and fabricated by Mars & Ronn Jaffe
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Horsehair Onassis Designer Slipper Dining Chairs-Exotic Mid Century Custom
By Ronn Jaffe, Mars Jaffe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Power chairs for A Connoisseur, the originals designed and fabricated by Mars & Ronn Jaffe
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century a wonderful set of FIVE Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

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Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century a wonderful set of five Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

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Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Vanity Chair, Glam in Real Hair Hide-HIll Mfg.Label
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glamorous high quality luxury Lucite vanity chair, superb modern design luxuriously constructed of 3/4
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

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Regency Klismos Dining Chairs, Highly Carved Gilt Details, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
To the Manor born chairs, o if chairs were socialites, here they are! High style highly detailed
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Elegant Regency Klismos Dining Chairs, Highly Carved Gilt Details, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
To the Manor born chairs if chairs were socialites, here they are! High style highly detailed 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Tycoon's Fruitwood Klismos Dining Chairs- set of 10- Elegant Ruhlmann Style
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
aged mellow knotty fruitwood dining chairs, newly restored satin lacquered. Elegant lines and high luxe
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Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Style Chairs, 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1960s black gloss lacquer armchairs inspired by the Fledermaus chair by Josef
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Palatial French Giltwood Throne Chairs 19h century- Vanderbilt Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opulent pair of Louis XIV style Grand Scale high back giltwood bergères Throne Chairs, with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

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Chenille, Damask, Upholstery, Silk, Giltwood

1800s Swedish Biedermeier Dining Suite 10 Chairs Extension 80" Round Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Connoisseur's rare magnificent large light wood round dining table with 10 beautiful chairs
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Tables

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Birch

Pair Mies 'Brno' Arm Chairs Flat Bar-Harris Tweed Fabric-Brueton Labels
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic. Provenance- from the Edith Hale Harkness estate.  
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Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Armchairs

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Hollywood Regency Italian Black Lacquer Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, desk chair, or accent chair. Slip seat can be easily recovered. Provenance:From The Edith Hale Harkness
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Lacquer

Tycoon’s Modern Set Eight Dining Armchairs with Provenance
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of eight garden patio chairs, painted in a stunning black and white design in Tommi Parzinger style
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Highly Carved BaroquenThrone Armchair Bleached with Linen Upholster
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
back and seat front- absolutely fab for your eclectic decor- use as a desk chair, in a foyer or in any
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Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Armchairs

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Walnut, Trimming

'Butch Cassidy' Hip Bath Tub Painted Finish with Provenance, circa 1895
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
). Fill up with pillows and it becomes a decorator accent lounge chair, or as we have done in the past
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

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Metal, Tin

Haly Chair Gold
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Firenze, IT
Haly chair was designed by connecting the various ways of processing techniques of metal with a
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Aluminum

Haly Chair Gold
Haly Chair Gold
H 33.47 in Dm 20.48 in
Haly Chair Blue
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Firenze, IT
Haly chair was designed by connecting the various ways of processing techniques of metal with a
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Haly Chair Blue
Haly Chair Blue
H 33.47 in Dm 20.48 in
Haly Chair Black
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Firenze, IT
Haly chair was designed by connecting the various ways of processing techniques of metal with a
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Aluminum

Haly Chair Black
Haly Chair Black
H 33.47 in Dm 20.48 in
Haly Chair Silver
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Firenze, IT
Haly chair was designed by connecting the various ways of processing techniques of metal with a
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Aluminum

Haly Chair Silver
Haly Chair Silver
H 33.47 in Dm 20.48 in
Haly Chair White
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Firenze, IT
Haly chair was designed by connecting the various ways of processing techniques of metal with a
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Aluminum

Haly Chair White
Haly Chair White
H 33.47 in Dm 20.48 in
Haly Chair Green
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Firenze, IT
Haly chair was designed by connecting the various ways of processing techniques of metal with a
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Aluminum

Haly Chair Green
Haly Chair Green
H 33.47 in Dm 20.48 in
Haly Chair Rose
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Firenze, IT
Haly chair was designed by connecting the various ways of processing techniques of metal with a
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Aluminum

Haly Chair Rose
Haly Chair Rose
H 33.47 in Dm 20.48 in
HALE Mid 20th Century Solid Oak Windsor Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
By Hale
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Windsor style dining side chairs by Hale Furniture of East Arlington, Vermont, USA. Solid
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Mid-20th Century American George III Windsor Chairs

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Oak

HALE Mid 20th Century Solid Oak Windsor Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Hale
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Windsor style dining side chairs by Hale Furniture of East Arlington, Vermont, USA. Solid
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Mid-20th Century American George III Windsor Chairs

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Oak

HALE Mid 20th Century Solid Oak Windsor Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Hale
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Windsor style dining side chairs by Hale Furniture of East Arlington, Vermont, USA. Solid
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Mid-20th Century American George III Windsor Chairs

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Oak

Set of Eight Vintage Vinyl Side Chairs
By Hale
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Hale Co. Inc. In teak with mottled green vinyl button tufted backs and seats with dark nailhead
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

SOL Chair by Jonathan Nesci AP 1 of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Jonathan Nesci of Hale Design SOL Chair AP 1 of 2. Edition of 16. Powder coated aluminum, bar and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Corner Chairs

SOL Chair by Jonathan Nesci AP 1 of 2
SOL Chair by Jonathan Nesci AP 1 of 2
H 28 in W 17 in D 18.25 in
1950's Lounge Chair in Velvet and Jungle Print Fabric by H Vaughan of London
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Tarleton, GB
Lounge chair This is a limited edition on off chair by The Rare Chair Company
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Limited Edition 1950's Lounge Armchair by H Vaughan of London
By John Vaughan
Located in Tarleton, GB
Lounge chair Absolutely stunning lounge armchair dated circa 1950. Designed, manufactured
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Abalone, Velvet, Beech, Elm

Limited Edition Lounge Armchair by H Vaughan of Spital Fields, London
By John Vaughan
Located in Tarleton, GB
Lounge chair  Absolutely stunning lounge armchair dated circa 1950. Designed, manufactured
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Regency Style Mahogany Dining Table and 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality Regency style mahogany dining table and 8 chairs by Redman and Hales. The table has
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Late 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Sets

"Margot Wearing a Bonnet (No. 5), " drypoint on laid paper by Mary Cassatt
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Cassatt. It features a young girl lounging on a chair with a bonnet. The artist used delicate lines and
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Drypoint

'De Rerum Natura' — Mid-century American Surrealism
By Lawrence Kupferman
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Leslie Hale at the Museum School—an experience he called 'stultifying and repressive'. In 1932 he
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Encaustic

Vintage Hale of Vermont Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950s Hale of Vermont Prospers continuous bow Windsor spindle back dining chairs of fine hand
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Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Hale of Vermont Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's Hale of Vermont Prospers continuous bow Windsor spindle back dining chairs of fine hand
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Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

"Reginald Marsh Sketching at Coney Island Beach" NYC WPA Modern American Scene
Located in New York, NY
Sternberg, Robert Hale, and Reginald Marsh. He later journeyed 1500 miles into the interior of China by
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1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pair of Moderne Blue Linen Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Hale Bala Moderne Chairs with Wood Arms and Legs, French, Circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs

Pair of Moderne Blue Linen Chairs
Pair of Moderne Blue Linen Chairs
H 27.75 in W 28 in D 33.5 in
Set of Twelve High Quality Carved Mahogany Reproduction Dining Chairs
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The set of twelve mahogany dining chairs consist of two carvers and ten singles and are made in the
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1990s British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Exotic Bamboo Chinoiserie Side Chairs-Peacocks & Butterfly Inset Paintings 19thc
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century rare pair of exquisite bamboo chairs with beautiful chinoiserie finely hand painted
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Antique 19th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

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Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer

Chic Klismos Set Mellowed Burl Wood Scallop Back Dining Chairs- Black Inlay
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning set of four early 20th century Biedermeier style armless chairs -figured beautiful mellow
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Early 20th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Burl

Mid Century High Style Arm Chairs set of 6 with Harkness Provenance
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arm Chairs with double circular curved arms with a circular inset motif--segmented flat rail design on
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

1890s French Iron Base Marble-Top Cafe Brasserie Table with Tycoon Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" diameter top-seats 2 to 3 comfortably (4 with cafe chairs) Provenance-From the Edith Hale Harkness
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Antique Late 19th Century European Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Iron

Luxe Sofa Donghia Linen Chenille Leather Trim, by Mars & Ronn Jaffe, 1980s
By Mars and Ronn Jaffe 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Matching Pair of Lounge Chairs, two ottoman, and 2 footstools, as shown in a photo in the listing. Other
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20th Century American Modern Sofas

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Leather, Linen, Down

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Finding the Right seating for You

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

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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.