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Ice Cream Chairs

Two Chairs Cast Iron Marble-Top Table Coca-Cola Dinette Ice Cream Set Cafe Table
By John Salterini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
checker upholstery ice cream chairs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Unique 'Ice Cream Parlor Chair' Rare Inventive Spring Version
Located in Sharon, CT
An early inventive (not to mention shapelier) version of the ubiquitous Ice Cream Parlor Chair
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Ice Cream Parlour Style Wire Shoeshine Chair by Royal Products, Chicago
By Royal Chicago Products Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 20thc. Ice cream parlour style wire shoeshine chair by Royal Products Chicago, seldom seen
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Vintage 1910s American Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Nickel

Vintage GAR Products Yellow Bentwood Ice Cream Parlor Dining Side Chair - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage GAR Products Yellow Bentwood Ice Cream Parlor Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Tony Paul Black Iron & Orange Upholstery Ice Cream Parlor Side Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century ice cream parlor side chairs with black iron frames, open hairpin
Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Set of 6 Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great set of 6 ice cream parlor chairs from the late 19th century. Brand New hardwood plywood seats
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Metal Cafe Chair
Located in London, England
An Art Nouveau French ice cream parlor chair is a unique and charming piece of furniture that
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Antique Early 1900s French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Metal Cafe Chair
Metal Cafe Chair
$1,563
H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique American Wrought Iron Shoe Shine Chair
Located in Forney, TX
Products Chicago. Born in the late 19th century, the tall shoeshine chair is styled in period "ice cream
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iconic Pair of Swedish Club Chairs Attributed to Elias Svedberg
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Yummy pistachio ice cream light green velvet club chairs, having new upholstery and tufted inside
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Iconic Pair of Swedish Club Chairs Attributed to Elias Svedberg
Iconic Pair of Swedish Club Chairs Attributed to Elias Svedberg
$7,500 Sale Price / set
36% Off
H 33.5 in W 26.5 in D 31 in
Antique Victorian Twisted Wire Wooden Seat Small Child's Ice Cream Parlor Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Twisted Wire Wooden Seat Small Child's Sweetheart Back Ice Cream Parlor Chair
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

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
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features wooden arm
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Four Patio Chairs with Paisley Pattern
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four patio or ice cream shop chairs with a paisley accent. Chairs have been professionally powder
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Four Patio Chairs with Paisley Pattern
Four Patio Chairs with Paisley Pattern
$3,200 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 20 in

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Set of Four Ice Cream Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor Chairs ,Striped Seats Reupholstered
Category

Early 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four Ice Cream Chairs
Set of Four Ice Cream Chairs
H 34 in W 16 in D 16 in
Bistro Chairs Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Chairs Set of 5 Distressed
Located in East Hampton, NY
Victorian style wrought iron distressed ice cream parlor chairs, bistro chairs, a set of 5. Wrought
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Soda Fountain Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This is a twisted wire, machine age, ice cream parlor soda fountain chair from the period 1920 to
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Vintage 1940s Indian Steampunk Chairs

Vintage Soda Fountain Chair
Vintage Soda Fountain Chair
H 35 in W 13 in D 13 in
Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of soda fountain wrought iron ice cream parlor chairs. The frame is painted in a dark green
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 14.75 in
Regency Blue Velvet ice cream salon Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
hollywood regency wrought iron butterfly dining chairs French atelier work from the 1960s Blue
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Regency Blue Velvet ice cream salon Chairs
Regency Blue Velvet ice cream salon Chairs
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
Set of 2 Ice Cream Parlor Chairs, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
These chairs, made of twisted steel wire, used to be at american ice cream parlors. Conditon: Good
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Vintage 1950s American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Ice Cream Parlor Chairs, 1950s
Set of 2 Ice Cream Parlor Chairs, 1950s
H 37.41 in W 15.16 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Primitive Ice Cream Parlor Children's Table & Chair Set
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is an adorable, vintage ice cream parlor kids table & chair set. This set include a small
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 Vintage Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Vintage wrought iron ice cream parlor chairs with original vinyl cushioned seats.
Category

Vintage 1940s Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four Metal Bistro or Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four French bistro chairs or ice cream parlor chairs made of iron. Features a round
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique American Industrial Steel Metal Ice Cream Parlor Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial steel metal ice cream parlor bistro side chairs, set of 4. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Bistro Dining Chairs Green Distressed, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique twisted wrought iron ice cream parlor bistro dining chairs green distressed rusty finish
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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

4 Mid Century Chromodern No. 13 Soda Fountain Ice Cream Bar Diner Swivel Stools
By Chromodern Chair Co. 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 4 Late Art Deco Retro Soda / Fountain stools by Chromodern (no. 14). Made with a baked enamel finish over aluminum base and red seats. Each stool swivels. Dimensions: 19" x...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Vintage Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chair Bentwood and Cane attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage No. 18 Classic bistro Cafe Ice Cream Parlor chair. Structurally sound with original cane
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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Sweet Seat Treats: Antique Parlor Perches (Pair of Ice Cream Parlor Chairs)
Located in New York, NY
piece to your home, this pair of ice cream parlor chairs is sure to make a statement.
Category

Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Grapevine Leaves Patio Chair Ice Cream Garden Bistro
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique cast iron grape vine / leaf patio or garden chair. Very heavy.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

7 Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Patio Chairs Ice Cream Garden Bistro
Located in Dayton, OH
Seven antique French cast iron patio / garden / bistro chairs. Made of cast iron featuring an
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Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

tg Ice Cream Parlor Bistro Dining Set Tall Table & Chairs Victorian - 3pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ice Cream Parlor Bistro Dining Set Tall Table & Chairs Victorian Style - 3pc Set. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Serving Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique wrought iron twisted metal ice cream parlor arm chairs with wood arms, pair A. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of ( 4 ) vintage wrought iron ice cream chairs. Featuring twisted metal legs, back and white
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Vintage Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
H 35 in W 15 in D 17 in
Set of 5 Antique Metal Cafe Chairs by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic set of five 1920s steel cafe / ice cream chairs by Toledo. Distressed brown paint with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Steel

1920s Toledo Art Metal Company Ice Cream Cafe Accent Chair
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1920s Toledo art metal company ice cream cafe accent chair. Only one available.   
Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two Tony Paul for Raymor Ice Cream Parlor Group Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice pair of Tony Paul for Raymor twisted iron black metal chairs. Open metal framework, with four
Category

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

Unusual Club Back Bistro Chairs Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Early 20th Cent
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set wrought iron ice cream parlor chairs, bistro chairs, a set of 4. Wrought iron metal
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sweetheart No. 16 Chairs Bentwood Chairs by Thonet & Zpm Radomsko, a Pair
By ZPM Radomsko
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
cream parlor chairs and is created from light bentwood. The backs have a single rounded piece at the top
Category

20th Century Polish Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

1900s American Milk Glass Ice Cream Table with Wood Swing Out Chairs
By Sani Products Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
Amazing 1900s American ice cream table with swing out chairs. It still has the original white
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Lucite Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Lucite "Ice Cream" chairs. Nice for the vanity or in a powder room. (Can be sold separately).
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Lucite Chairs
Pair of Lucite Chairs
H 33.5 in W 15 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Children's Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Papaikou, HI
They are as cute as can be. Elaborately twisted metal construction, and although they are weathered they are very solid.
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Industrial Chairs

Materials

Plywood

VINTAGE ICE CREAM PARLOR DOUBLE CHAIR WITH ATTACHED TABLE
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual antique ice cream parlor double seater with attached table, the chairs made from twisted
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Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wrought Iron Mid 20th Century Ice Cream Parlor / Bistro Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of four Victorian style wrought iron ice cream parlor bistro chairs, unbranded. Wrought iron
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Twisted Wire Ice Cream Parlor Set W/ Table and Two Chairs C1900
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Portland, OR
table dates from the early days of ice cream parlors and pop shoppes. The bases of the chairs and table
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Dining Room Chairs

American Office Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
This office chair, made in the manner of ice cream parlor chairs (with twisted metal legs), has the
Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Iron

American Office Chair
American Office Chair
H 32 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair Verner Panton Swivel Chairs in Mint Condition .
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair Verner Panton swivel ice cream cone chairs in original blue worsted, c 1962
Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Seatmore Ice Cream Parlor Table and Four Chairs, circa 1924
By Frank Rieder & Sons
Located in Essex, MA
A stylish Art Deco period small round table with its four original chairs, made for an ice cream
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wrought Iron Mid 20th Century Ice Cream Parlor / Bistro Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Victorian style wrought iron ice cream parlor bistro chairs, unbranded. Wrought iron
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Thonet Bentwood and Cane No. 16 Sweetheart Chairs
By Michael Thonet, ZPM Radomsko
Located in Portland, OR
to as ice cream parlor chairs and are made of light bentwood. The backs have a single rounded piece
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1900's American Cast Iron Ice Cream Parlor Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing 1900's American Ice Cream table with swing out chairs with oak wood seats and cast iron
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Antique Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Antique Hard-to-Find White wrought iron Heart-Back twisted Dining Chairs. The distressed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upp...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
$4,840 Sale Price
44% Off
H 34 in W 207 in D 68 in
MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table & 4 Springer Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Homecrest outdoor coral painted height adjustable dining, coffee, or end table with round expanded metal mesh top and 4 metal wire springer chairs. Beautiful condit...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
$4,554 / set
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
$12,500
H 80 in W 81 in D 92 in
French Art Deco Sofa 1920s with Integrated Lighting
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
"Old-world glamour meets modern comfort: Fully restored 1920s masterpiece." Imagine this stunning 1920s French Art Deco sofa as the centerpiece of your living room. It’s not just a...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Art Deco Sofa 1920s with Integrated Lighting
French Art Deco Sofa 1920s with Integrated Lighting
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.26 in W 105.12 in D 33.86 in
Victorian Internal Door with Stained Glass
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
You can imagine this Victorian internal door with stained glass situated in a period kitchen or in the entrance hall of a traditional Victorian townhouse. This mahogany door is over ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Lead

Victorian Internal Door with Stained Glass
Victorian Internal Door with Stained Glass
$3,943
H 83.86 in W 28.27 in D 1.78 in
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".  
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
$4,800 Sale Price
26% Off
H 26 in W 84 in D 32 in
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
$1,090 / item
H 42.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Garden Patio Poolside Metal Rocking Chair Att. to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside, rocking chair of wrought iron and metal mesh. The chair is in very good original condition, clean and ready to use. We also offer custom powder coating if yo...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage 1990s Arras-Style Tall Weathered Metal Garden Planter Stand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage 1990s Arras-style tall metal plant stand is a beautifully decorative garden or patio piece that blends classical European inspiration with rustic outdoor charm. Crafted ...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Victorian Collectors Cabinet With Thirteen Fitted Drawers & Ebonised Handles
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Collectors Cabinet With Thirteen Fitted Drawers & Ebonised Handles. Cabinet is rectangular with a single panelled door opening to reveal 13 drawers, circa 1850. All h...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1950s Danish Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
This classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen was designed and produced in the 1950s at his own company: Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Denmark. The sof...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

1950s Danish Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen
1950s Danish Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen
$8,915
H 32.68 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Milo Baughman Tilt Swivels in Alpaca Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the perfect blend of form and function with the iconic "Roxy" chair by Milo Baughman. These chairs rock slightly and swivel, offering both comfort and versatility. We have...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Walnut

Milo Baughman Tilt Swivels in Alpaca Velvet
Milo Baughman Tilt Swivels in Alpaca Velvet
$15,000 / set
H 26 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Italian 19th Century Lit De Presentation, Presentation Bed
Located in Round Top, TX
A charming later 19th century Lit De Presentation - Presentation Bed from Venice, Italy. Such a wonderful piece was used to formally "present" the infant at his baptism. This bed wil...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and figured mahogany rice bed, the serpentine arched and molded edge headboard flanked by acanthus leaf and rice carved baluster turned posts with urn finial...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
$10,857 / item
H 90.25 in W 86 in D 88.25 in
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Ice Cream Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of ice cream chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ice cream chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Ice cream chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of ice cream chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Industrial ice cream chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made ice cream chairs over the years, but those made by Frank Rieder & Sons, John Salterini and Royal Chicago Products Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ice Cream Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,071, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $3,600 highest priced.

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.