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Thema Italy Set of Six Dining Chairs in Tubular Steel and Black Leather
By Thema Italy 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
steel frames and leather upholstery. These chairs by Thema Italy feature a distinct backrest. Both the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Chips M Terracotta Chair By Studio Pastina
By Chairs & more
Located in Milan, IT
A chair featuring a terracotta powder-coated steel frame, upholstered with fabric. Sleek and slick
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modernist Gastone Rinaldi Side Chair for Thema Italy, 1980
By Thema Italy 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist Gastone Rinaldi Black Leather Side Chair for Thema Italy, 1980. In Original Condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Italian Easy Chairs with a Black Tubular Steel Frame, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Italian easy chairs with a black tubular steel frame, new upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Alias 52C Enna Studio Chair in Upholstery with White Steel Frame
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 52C Enna Studio Chair in Upholstery with White Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Stainless Steel Desk Chair by Forma Nova
By Forma Nova
Located in Chicago, IL
stainless steel is polished with a matte surface with no pitting or surface issues. The frame of the chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Alias 50A Erice Chair in White Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 50A Erice Chair in White Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Stacking chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Clear PVC Seat and Chromed Steel Frame
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Clear PVC Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by Giandomenico Belotti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Beige PVC Seat and Chromed Steel Frame
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Beige PVC Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by Giandomenico Belotti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Black PVC Seat and Chromed Steel Frame
By Oscar e Gabriele Buratti, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Black PVC Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by Giandomenico Belotti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Red Leather and Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Red Leather and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Alias 517 Tindari Sledge Chair in Black Seat with Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 517 Tindari Sledge Chair in Black Seat with Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Alias 50A Erice Chair in White Lacquered Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 50A Erice Chair in White Lacquered Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Stacking chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
Alias 531 Selinunte Sledge Chair in White Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 531 Selinunte Sledge Chair in White Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Zanotta Celestina Folding Chair in Black Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Celestina Folding Chair in Black Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
Frame in black or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Zanotta Celestina Folding Chair in White Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Celestina Folding Chair in White Painted Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
Frame in black or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge in Black Polypropylene Seat & Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge in Black Polypropylene Seat & Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Italian Barcelona Style Chair and Ottoman Frames
By Palazzetti
Located in New York, NY
Late 1970s Barcelona chair and ottoman chromed steel frames with leather strapping, without
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Alias 530 Selinunte Chair in White and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 530 Selinunte Chair in White and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Stacking chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Alias 531 Selinunte Sledge Chair in White and Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 531 Selinunte Sledge Chair in White and Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Stacking chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Alias 89A Slim Sledge Chair in Black Polypropylene Seat and Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89A Slim Sledge Chair in Black Polypropylene Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Alias 715 Tagliatelle Outdoor Chair in White Belt Seat and Stainless Steel Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 715 Tagliatelle Outdoor Chair in White Belt Seat and Stainless Steel Frame by Jasper Morrison
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.3 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Alias 89H Slim Chair Sledge Soft L in Black and Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89H Slim Chair Sledge Soft L in Black and Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge in Black Polypropylene Seat with Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge in Black Polypropylene Seat with Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Grey & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Grey & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Armchair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Alias 516 Tindari Chair in Violet Seat & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 516 Tindari Chair in Violet Seat with Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Armchair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Brown Seat & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Brown Seat & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Armchair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Blue & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Blue & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Armchair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Beige PVC Seat and Sand Lacquered Steel Frame
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Beige PVC Seat and Sand Lacquered Steel Frame by Giandomenico
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Black PVC Seat and Black Lacquered Steel Frame
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Black PVC Seat and Black Lacquered Steel Frame by Giandomenico
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Clear PVC Seat and Sand Lacquered Steel Frame
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 101 Spaghetti Chair with Clear PVC Seat and Sand Lacquered Steel Frame by Giandomenico
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
Alias 150 Paludis Chair in Yellow Straw Seat with White Lacquered Steel Frame
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 150 Paludis Chair in Yellow Straw Seat with White Lacquered Steel Frame by Giandomenico
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
Alias 50B Erice Sledge Chair in White Lacquered Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 50B Erice Sledge Chair in White Lacquered Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Stacking chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
21st Century Leather Upholstered Stool in a Linear Steel Frame Simple Bar Chair
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
The Simple Bar chair - A leather upholstered bar stool in a simple linear steel frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 14.18 in
Alias 150 Paludis Chair in Grey Straw Seat with White Lacquered Steel Frame
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 150 Paludis Chair in Grey Straw Seat with White Lacquered Steel Frame by Giandomenico Belotti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
Alias 50C Erice Studio Chair in White Lacquered Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 50C Erice Studio Chair in White Lacquered Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Height adjustable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Alias 52A Enna Chair in Upholstery with White Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 52A Enna Chair in Upholstery with White Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Armchair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
Alias 538 Selinunte Studio Chair in White Seat and Light Grey Steel Frame
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 538 Selinunte Studio Chair in White Seat and Light Grey Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Alias 531 Selinunte Sledge Chair in White Seat and Sand Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 531 Selinunte Sledge Chair in White Seat and Sand Lacquered Steel Frame
Stacking chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 in Sand Polypropylene Seat with Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 in Sand Polypropylene Seat with Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 in Light Grey Polypropylene Seat & Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 in Light Grey Polypropylene Seat & Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Brown Upholstery and Black Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Brown Upholstery and Black Lacquered Steel Frame by Nendo
Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Sand Colored Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Sand Colored Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame by Nendo
Chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in White Upholstery and Black Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in White Upholstery and Black Lacquered Steel Frame by Nendo
Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Graphite Grey Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 10E Twig Comfort Chair in Graphite Grey Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame by Nendo
Chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Alias 517 Tindari Sledge Chair in Green Seat with White Lacqured Steel Frame
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 517 Tindari Sledge Chair in Green Seat with White Lacqured Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Alias 511 Taormina Studio Chair in Gray Seat and Black Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 511 Taormina Studio Chair in Gray Seat and Black Lacquered Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Alias 07G New Lady Soft Calyx Chair with Upholstery Seat & Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 07G New Lady Soft Calyx Chair with Upholstery Seat & White Lacquered Steel Frame by Paolo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
21st Century Modern Ultralight Chair With Steel Wire Frame and Fabric Cushions
Located in Milan, IT
developed using the principle of the trestle where each welded steel-rod segment contributes to the overall
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.49 in W 19.49 in D 23.43 in
Zanotta Dan Chair in Anthracite Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Chair in Anthracite Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.49 in W 19.49 in D 23.43 in
Zanotta Dan Chair in Yellow Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Chair in Yellow Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.49 in W 19.49 in D 23.43 in
Knoll Pollock Chair reupholstered in Black Italian Leather, Steel Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Executive Chair is an extruded steel edge, Pollock's "Rim", which runs along the entire edge of the seat
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31 in W 26.25 in D 28.25 in
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Black Stainless Steel Frame
By Zanotta, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Chair in String Elastic Seat & Back with Black Stainless Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32.49 in W 19.49 in D 23.43 in
Italian Stainless Steel Desk Chair by Forma Nova, circa 1970
By Forma Nova
Located in Chicago, IL
stainless steel is polished with a matte surface with no pitting or surface issues. The frame of the chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Alias 89B Slim Chair Sledge Arm with Small Pad in Green & Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89B Slim Chair Sledge Arm with Small Pad in Green & Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Gray Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Gray Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Armchair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Alias 516 Tindari Chair in Red Seat with Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 516 Tindari Chair in Red Seat with Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Armchair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Red Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Red Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Armchair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Alias 602 Seconda Chair with Arms in Black Steel Sheet Seat and Lacquered Frame
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 602 Seconda Chair with Arms in Black Steel Sheet Seat and Lacquered Frame by Mario Botta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
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Italian Steel Frame Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian steel frame chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and animal skin, every Italian steel frame chair was constructed with great care. Find 1351 options for an antique or vintage Italian steel frame chair now, or shop our selection of 561 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an Italian steel frame chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian steel frame chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Italian steel frame chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cassina, Alias and Mario Bellini are consistently popular.
How Much is an Italian Steel Frame Chair?
The average selling price for an Italian steel frame chair at 1stDibs is $3,205, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $63,376 for the highest priced.
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