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Havana Chair

Classic Modernist Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair "SATTELITE"
Classic Modernist Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair "SATTELITE"

Classic Modernist Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair "SATTELITE"

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Buffalo, NY

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, lounge chair , model 1717-RC walnut, brass, United States, 1960s The Havana Lounge Chair, designed by Adrian Pearsall, , displaying a cohesive ...

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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Pierre Frey
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Pierre Frey

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Pierre Frey

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, lounge chair with ottoman, model 1717-RC and 1841-O, fabric by Pierre Frey, walnut, brass, United States, 1960s The Havana set, designed by Ad...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Adrian Pearsall Havana Round Chairs 1717-RC
Pair Adrian Pearsall Havana Round Chairs 1717-RC

Pair Adrian Pearsall Havana Round Chairs 1717-RC

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE Pair of original Havana chaises designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associated circa 1965. Model 1717-RC See original catalog page. These are unusual in ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Adrian Pearsall "Havana" Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair & Ottoman / Baughman
Adrian Pearsall "Havana" Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair & Ottoman / Baughman

Adrian Pearsall "Havana" Satellite Chaise Lounge Chair & Ottoman / Baughman

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

Adrian Pearsall "Havana" Lounge Chair & Ottoman for Craft Associates.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four “Havana” Dining Chairs by Gessef for Consorzio Sedie Friuli - 1960
Set of Four “Havana” Dining Chairs by Gessef for Consorzio Sedie Friuli - 1960

Set of Four “Havana” Dining Chairs by Gessef for Consorzio Sedie Friuli - 1960

By Gessef

Located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR

An elegant set of four “Havana” dining chairs, designed and manufactured by Gessef for the Consorzio Sedie Friuli in Italy during the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

warm dark Havana colored leather PK31 Fritz Hansen chair, Denmark 1983
warm dark Havana colored leather PK31 Fritz Hansen chair, Denmark 1983

warm dark Havana colored leather PK31 Fritz Hansen chair, Denmark 1983

Located in Bronx, NY

Warm dark Havana colored leather PK31 Fritz Hansen chair,Production year Denmark 1983, Beautifully patinated condition warm Havana colored leather on a steel frame.

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s
French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s

French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s

Located in Hastings, GB

French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s This is a super handsome chair with its iconic moustache back and desirable Cuban cigar arms.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Shangai Olive-Green & Walnut Chair
Shangai Olive-Green & Walnut Chair

Shangai Olive-Green & Walnut Chair

By Modesign

Located in Milan, IT

A minimalist silhouette crafted of solid Canaletto walnut and perfected by a delicate "Havana" finish marks this elegant chair from the Shangai Collection.

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Leather Sierra Chair (HVN) by Croft House
Leather Sierra Chair (HVN) by Croft House

Leather Sierra Chair (HVN) by Croft House

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Leather Sierra Chair in Havana is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. flagship upholstered piece is regarded for not only its distinct design, but its exceptional comfor...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair
French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair

French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

An Art Deco style leather upholstered club chair, in our Havana brown color leather, with long rolled arms, a padded seat back, and cushions, with detailed nailhead trim and raised o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of "Havana" Lounge Chairs by Restoration Hardware
Pair of "Havana" Lounge Chairs by Restoration Hardware

Pair of "Havana" Lounge Chairs by Restoration Hardware

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Enhance your outdoor relaxation experience with the Pair of "Havana" Lounge Chairs by Restoration Hardware. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these lounge chairs featur...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

David Burdeny - Red Chairs, Havana, Cuba, Photography 2014, Printed After

David Burdeny - Red Chairs, Havana, Cuba, Photography 2014, Printed After

By David Burdeny

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pigment Print All available sizes & editions for each size of this photograph: 21” x 26" Edition of 7 32” x 40" Edition of 7 44” x 55” Edition of 10 What makes Burdeny’s Cuba s...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

David Burdeny - Red Chairs, Havana, Cuba, Photography 2014, Printed After

David Burdeny - Red Chairs, Havana, Cuba, Photography 2014, Printed After

By David Burdeny

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pigment Print All available sizes & editions for each size of this photograph: 21” x 26" Edition of 7 32” x 40" Edition of 7 44” x 55” Edition of 10 What makes Burdeny’s Cuba s...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Traditional Leather Club Chair
Traditional Leather Club Chair

Traditional Leather Club Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Upholstered in rich, full-grain havana brown leather, this chair exudes luxury while offering durability for years of use.

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Laced Rawhide Lounge Chairs form the Antalya Collection by McGuire
Pair of Laced Rawhide Lounge Chairs form the Antalya Collection by McGuire

Pair of Laced Rawhide Lounge Chairs form the Antalya Collection by McGuire

By McGuire

Located in San Diego, CA

The piece is fully woven along the inside arms, seat deck and gracefully curved back. The chairs have a Havana dark brown finish and are upholstered with a fuchsia Sunbrella fabric.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Resin

Pair of American West Leather Armchairs
Pair of American West Leather Armchairs

Pair of American West Leather Armchairs

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Westwood, NJ

Upholstered with vintage style Havana brown leather. This handsome chair has been given some angles that you will enjoy.

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Leather

American West Leather Armchair
American West Leather Armchair

American West Leather Armchair

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Westwood, NJ

Upholstered with vintage style Havana brown leather. This handsome chair has been given some angles that you will enjoy.

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Domino Armchair
Domino Armchair

Domino Armchair

$5,645 / item

Domino Armchair

By Modesign

Located in Milan, IT

Shown here with linen upholstery in Jeans and Celestino with walnut legs in Modo10's Havana finish, the chair is also easy to pair with other pieces from the Domino Collection of con...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Cuban Artist  - Caricature of Adolphe Menjou Debonair Devil
Cuban Artist  - Caricature of Adolphe Menjou Debonair Devil

Cuban Artist - Caricature of Adolphe Menjou Debonair Devil

Located in Miami, FL

In 1998, the University of Havana created the "Conrado Massaguer Chair of Graphic Arts," and holds regular exhibitions of his works.

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1930s Art Nouveau Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

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CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable "Havana" Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable "Havana" Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in Durable "Havana" Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage small settee, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable and very durable "Cordoba Havana" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produce...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in Stain Free Havana Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in Stain Free Havana Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in Stain Free Havana Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage lounge chair, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable and very durable "Cordoba Havana" fabric.

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Certified Ligne Roset Togo 3-Seat in Stain Free Havana Fabric Diamond Quality
Certified Ligne Roset Togo 3-Seat in Stain Free Havana Fabric Diamond Quality

Certified Ligne Roset Togo 3-Seat in Stain Free Havana Fabric Diamond Quality

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage large seat, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable and very durable Cordoba Havana fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Modern Adrian Pearsall Havana Chair in Original Fabric
Modern Adrian Pearsall Havana Chair in Original Fabric

Modern Adrian Pearsall Havana Chair in Original Fabric

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern Havana chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates is gorgeous and comfy and the fabric is in great vintage condition!

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' chair and ottoman
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' chair and ottoman

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' chair and ottoman

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Consisting of a low barrel backed lounge chair set on caster with subtle walnut arms and a crescent shaped ottoman which nestles neatly into the chair's curving side for easy lounging.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' chair and ottoman
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' chair and ottoman

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' chair and ottoman

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Classic Chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company Craft Associates in the 1960s, this set earned the Havana moniker as it evokes a romantic image of one curling u...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Havana Chair and Ottoman
Adrian Pearsall Havana Chair and Ottoman

Adrian Pearsall Havana Chair and Ottoman

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H 28 in W 38 in D 38 in

Adrian Pearsall Havana Chair and Ottoman

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1960s Adrian Pearsall designed for Craft Associates "Havana" lounge chair and ottoman, newly reupholstered in off white Donghia fabric.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Havana Chairs
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Havana Chairs

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Havana Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

These lounge chairs, by Pearsall for Craft Associates, are newly reupholstered and buttoned. They each sit on four casters, beneath tapered walnut legs.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Adrian Pearsall Havana Chair and Ottoman
Adrian Pearsall Havana Chair and Ottoman

Adrian Pearsall Havana Chair and Ottoman

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Round lounge chair with ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Adrian Pearsall Pair of Havana Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, 1965
Adrian Pearsall Pair of Havana Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, 1965

Adrian Pearsall Pair of Havana Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, 1965

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Hamburg, PA

A vintage pair of Adrian Pearsall Havana chairs with ottoman for Craft Associates, 1965.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Oversized Round Chaise Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Oversized Round Chaise Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern Oversized Round Chaise Lounge Chair

By Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This oversized, mid-century modern, round chaise lounge chair follows the form and feel of the "Havana" chair by Adrian Pearsall or Milo Baughman's "Satellite" chair.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Havana Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Havana Brown Leather Swivel Chair

Havana Brown Leather Swivel Chair

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H 35 in W 35 in D 39 in

Havana Brown Leather Swivel Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A haven of relaxation where classic design meets cloud-like comfort. With its generously padded, rolled armrests and deep, inviting seat cushion, this chair is a call to leisure, cra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970
Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970

Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Chicago, IL

Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970. Original upholstery excellent condition.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pacific Green Havana Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
Pacific Green Havana Lounge Chairs with Ottomans

Pacific Green Havana Lounge Chairs with Ottomans

By Pacific Green

Located in Denton, TX

Pair of well constructed lounge chairs with ottomans. These are handcrafted so there is a slight difference in dimensions. Very comfortable and sturdy, circa 1990. Ottoman dimension...

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20th Century Oceanic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Round Chair, Jack Lenor Larson Fabric
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Round Chair, Jack Lenor Larson Fabric

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Round Chair, Jack Lenor Larson Fabric

By Adrian Pearsall, Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Adrian Pearsall 'HAVANA' Round Chair, with original OUTRAGEOUS Jack Lenor Larson fabric, fabric showing signs of wear. minor fading.small nickel size hole ,,

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

European Art Deco Havana Leather Klismos Chair, 1930's
European Art Deco Havana Leather Klismos Chair, 1930's

European Art Deco Havana Leather Klismos Chair, 1930's

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Simple Art Deco Klismos chair with a beautifully patinated leather, great condition.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

New Upholstered Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair and Ottoman
New Upholstered Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair and Ottoman

New Upholstered Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Berlin, DE

Grey pinkish linen on this full restored Pearsall lounge chair and ottoman.       

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Lambskin Havana Leather Moustache Back Club Chairs
Pair of Lambskin Havana Leather Moustache Back Club Chairs

Pair of Lambskin Havana Leather Moustache Back Club Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful classic French pair of moustache club chairs in original lambskin leather, with brass nail heads and beautiful ruched detail on arms. Comfortable and fully reconditioned th...

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Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Leather

Set of 6 Havana Italian chairs by the Consorzio Sedie Friuli, 1960s
Set of 6 Havana Italian chairs by the Consorzio Sedie Friuli, 1960s

Set of 6 Havana Italian chairs by the Consorzio Sedie Friuli, 1960s

By Consorzio Sedie Friuli

Located in Lyon, FR

Gorgeous set of 6 Italian chairs by the Consorzio Sedie Friuli, made in the 1960s in Frioul region (back then capital of the Italian chair). Oak wood and straw? Very good condition,...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Oak

Signed Craft Associates Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair & Matching Ottoman
Signed Craft Associates Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair & Matching Ottoman

Signed Craft Associates Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair & Matching Ottoman

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare to find the Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Havana lounge chair with its original ottoman! The fabric is original and is a nubby black velvet.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Walnut

Pacific Green Cognac Leather & Palmwood Havana Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1990's
Pacific Green Cognac Leather & Palmwood Havana Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1990's

Pacific Green Cognac Leather & Palmwood Havana Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1990's

By Pacific Green

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pacific green Cognac leather & palmwood Havana lounge chair & ottoman, 1990's. Nice original patina.

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20th Century Australian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Palmwood

Adrian Pearsall Tub Chair + Ottoman - Oversized Mid Century Modern Havana Lounge
Adrian Pearsall Tub Chair + Ottoman - Oversized Mid Century Modern Havana Lounge

Adrian Pearsall Tub Chair + Ottoman - Oversized Mid Century Modern Havana Lounge

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Decatur, GA

Gorgeous mid century modern Havana lounge chair and ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s

A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s

Located in Hastings, GB

A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s This is a wonderful example of an iconic chair, an early moustache model with Cuban cigar arms and a l...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Palm Wood 'Havana' Rockin Chair + Ottoman Pacific Green Furniture Fiji Islands
Palm Wood 'Havana' Rockin Chair + Ottoman Pacific Green Furniture Fiji Islands

Palm Wood 'Havana' Rockin Chair + Ottoman Pacific Green Furniture Fiji Islands

By Pacific Green

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Exotic and tropical Rocking Chair with ottoman made by Pacific Green Furniture in the Fiji Islands This rocking chair made of Palmwood a local and durable sustainable material It...

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1990s Fijian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Superb French, Leather Club Chair, Havana Moustache Model Circa 1950's
A Superb French, Leather Club Chair, Havana Moustache Model Circa 1950's

A Superb French, Leather Club Chair, Havana Moustache Model Circa 1950's

Located in Hastings, GB

What a beautiful chair. The rich Havana brown leather, with its soft, waxy patina is just in beautiful condition.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Havana Lounge Model Circa 1950's
A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Havana Lounge Model Circa 1950's

A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Havana Lounge Model Circa 1950's

Located in Hastings, GB

A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair Havana Lounge Model Circa 1950’s Created for absolute comfort and style, this is a very handsome chair with generous proportions.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

A Stunning French Leather Club Chair, Havana Moustache Model, circa 1950’s
A Stunning French Leather Club Chair, Havana Moustache Model, circa 1950’s

A Stunning French Leather Club Chair, Havana Moustache Model, circa 1950’s

Located in Hastings, GB

A Stunning French Leather Club Chair, Havana Moustache Model, circa 1950’s This stunning and immaculate original leather club chair is a very lovely thing.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

A Fantastic French Leather club Chair, Havana Moustache Model, Circa 1930’s
A Fantastic French Leather club Chair, Havana Moustache Model, Circa 1930’s

A Fantastic French Leather club Chair, Havana Moustache Model, Circa 1930’s

Located in Hastings, GB

A Fantastic French Leather club Chair, Havana Moustache Model, Circa 1930’s This iconic chair, with its Cuban cigar arms, low-slung arms and exquisite Havana colour, is the one to h...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Havana Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the havana chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every havana chair was constructed with great care. There are 24 variations of the antique or vintage havana chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the havana chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each havana chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made havana chair over the years, but those crafted by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Habitat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Havana Chair?

Prices for a havana chair start at $975 and top out at $9,400 with the average selling for $3,200.

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.