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Jab Anstoetz

Set of 6 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
black JAB Anstoetz fabric.
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Neoclassical Armchair, Germany 1820-30
Located in Leimen, DE
by JAB Anstoetz.
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Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Armchairs

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Elm

Neoclassical Armchair, Germany 1820-30
Neoclassical Armchair, Germany 1820-30
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Jacquard fabric by Jab Anstoetz "Matian".
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Armchairs

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Cherry

Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Located in Belmont, MA
JAB Anstoetz fabric.
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Antique 1810s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
covered with a black JAB Anstoetz fabric. They are very comfortable and would be a great addition to an
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Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs

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Walnut

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
pretty black and white striped JAB Anstoetz fabric.
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

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Cherry

Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, South German, 1820
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, South German, 1820
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Z Lounge Armchair by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska, Sweden, circa 1950
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bengt Ruda
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
chair is very comfortable and has new upholstery by Chivasso (JAB Anstoetz). Designer: Bengt Ruda
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of 19th century Armchairs, Mahogany
Located in Leimen, DE
with a pretty JAB Anstoetz fabric. We offer a pair of matching side chairs which can be nicely combined
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of 19th century Armchairs, Mahogany
Pair of 19th century Armchairs, Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Set of six Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, Germany 1810-30
Located in Leimen, DE
covered with a very pretty black and white striped woven Jacquard fabric by JAB Anstoetz. We are also
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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Pair of French Restauration Side Chairs, 1820-30
Located in Leimen, DE
pretty JAB Anstoetz fabric. We offer a pair of matching armchairs on the site which can nicely be
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Chairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of French Restauration Side Chairs, 1820-30
Pair of French Restauration Side Chairs, 1820-30
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Chair, Ebonized Wood, Orange Fabric, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
by JAB Anstoetz has been chosen, surrounded by a double fine keder. Good condition and great seating
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Three Biedermeier Chairs, 1820-30, Birchwood Veneer
Located in Leimen, DE
sleek black JAB Anstoetz fabric, adding modern sophistication to their classic charm. Dimensions (per
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

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Birch

Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
armchairs are covered with a black colored Pimlico edition fabric by JAB Anstoetz. These armchairs can be
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820
H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Gray
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, IDF
JAB ANSTOETZ are the perfect addition to the design-focused interior. To add even more spectacularity
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

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Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Gray
Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Gray
H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Dark Green
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
JAB ANSTOETZ are the perfect addition to the design-focused interior. To add even more spectacularity
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

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Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Contemporary Low Chair 'GROPIUS CS1' by NOOM, Barnum Bouclé, White
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
famous modernist artists and architects. Our Gropius chairs in Ascendent boucle fabric from JAB ANSTOETZ
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Modern Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Turquoise
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
boucle fabric from JAB ANSTOETZ are the perfect addition to the design-focused interior. To add even
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Contemporary Low Chair 'Gropius CS2' by NOOM, Wooden Legs
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, IDF
JAB ANSTOETZ are the perfect addition to the design-focused interior. To add even more spectacularity
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Contemporary Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Blue
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
JAB ANSTOETZ are the perfect addition to the design-focused interior. To add even more
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Foam, Wood, Plywood, Wool

Contemporary Low Chair 'Fluffy' by NOOM, Gropius CS2
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
JAB ANSTOETZ are the perfect addition to the design-focused interior. To add even more spectacularity
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Faux Fur

Contemporary Low Chair 'Fluffy' by NOOM, Gropius CS1, Faux Fur
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, IDF
JAB ANSTOETZ are the perfect addition to the design-focused interior. To add even more spectacularity
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Fur, Wood

"Circus" Armchairs in Steel and Fabric by Peter Maly, 1990s
By Peter Maly
Located in New York, NY
worked for many years with companies such as Anta, Behr, Cinna, Cor, Interlübke, Jab Anstoetz, Ligne
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

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By Heiner Meyer
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, Pirmasens Hyatt Hotel, Atlanta, Hamburg, Mainz Erwin Hymer Museum, Bad Waldsee JAB Anstoetz Gruppe
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Oil

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H 11.82 in W 15.75 in
Carrocel Custom Louis XVI Velvet Settees
Located in North York, ON
stain. Upholstered in plush, premium, floral Jab Anstoetz patterned beige velvet. Two settees available
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2010s American Louis XVI Settees

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Upholstery, Wood

Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Black-Brown Fabric, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
upholstered. All around fabric from JAB Anstoetz. Great seating comfort.
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Petite Art Deco Stool / Pouff, Walnut Veneer and Ebonized, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
wooden parts are restored and hand-polished with shellac. The upholstery fabric is "FUN" by JAB Anstoetz
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

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Walnut, Fabric

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Chair, 'FUN' Fabric, Germany circa 1925
Located in Regensburg, DE
chrome-plated. The armrests are ebonized. For the upholstery fabric, "FUN" from JAB Anstoetz has been
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Black Lacquer, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
velvet and cotton fabric from JAB Anstoetz has been chosen. Furthermore there are two cushions with the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, Walnut and Ebonized, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
broad stripe classic fabric from JAB Anstoetz and offer great seat comfort. The Armchairs can also be
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Beech, Walnut

Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs, Germany 1800, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
been expertly refinished and newly upholstered and are covered with a beautiful eggshell colored JAB
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Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Chairs

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Walnut

Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs, Germany 1800, Walnut
Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs, Germany 1800, Walnut
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
Neoclassical Armchair, Germany 1810-30
Located in Belmont, MA
by JAB Anstoetz. It ships from Germany and includes shipping costs and customs to Boston.
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Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Armchairs

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Elm

Neoclassical Armchair, Germany 1810-30
Neoclassical Armchair, Germany 1810-30
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Bergère Chairs, Walnut Veneer, Crème Velvet, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
, very good seat comfort. Crème color velvet/Velour fabric by JAB Anstoetz. Seat height 45 cm / 17.7
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet

Original Biedermeier Settee, South Germany, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
upholstery and a new pretty JAB Anstoetz woven Chenille fabric “Balou” in black. The settee ships from
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Antique 1810s German Louis XVI Settees

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Cherry

Oak Bench by Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff, C. 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Westport, CT
upholstered cushion in luxurious JAB ANSTOETZ cotton fabric, it seamlessly blends comfort with timeless design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Cotton, Oak

Set of Four Original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
refinished condition and have a shellac finish. They are reupholstered and are covered with an elegant JAB
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Four Original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Set of Four Original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
by JAB Anstoetz. Dimensions: H 88 cm, seat h. 50 cm, W 50 cm, D 50 cm.
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Chairs, South Germany 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
neoclassical design. The chairs come refinished with a new upholstery and a JAB Anstoetz fabric. They
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Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Chairs

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Walnut, Yew

Pair of Louis XVI Chairs, South Germany 1800
Pair of Louis XVI Chairs, South Germany 1800
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Cherry, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
and offer excellent seat comfort. For the upholstery fabric, the black fabric "Scala" by JAB Anstoetz
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Armchairs

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Wood, Cherry, Fabric

Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
tapered legs High seat cushion, newly upholstered and covered with black velvet fabric by JAB Anstoetz and
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Side Chairs

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Velvet, Cherry

Set of 6 Louis XVI Chairs, South Germany 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
elegant JAB Anstoetz fabric. They ship from Germany and include shipping costs and duty to Boston.  
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Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Chairs

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Walnut

Set of 6 Louis XVI Chairs, South Germany 1800
Set of 6 Louis XVI Chairs, South Germany 1800
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
Two Biedermeier Armchairs, Cherrywood South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
upholstered and offer excellent seat comfort. For the upholstery fabric, the black fabric "Scala" by JAB
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Armchairs

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Wood, Cherry, Fabric

Italian Vintage Couch or Sofa, 1950, Reupholstered with Purple Velvet
Located in Morazzone, Varese
JAB Anstoetz, Germany. Even more beautiful in person, hard to show the size and color on the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Art Deco Sofa, Walnut Veneer and Green Velvet, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
structured velvet fabric from JAB Anstoetz. On the left side, there is a drawer above and below a high
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

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Brass, Nickel

Special Artifort Pied De Poule ‘Cleopatra’ Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Echt, NL
1970s edition. Reupholstered in a beautiful black and white ‘Pied de Poule’ fabric by Jab Anstoetz
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Chaise Longues

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Fabric

Biedermeier Stool, Solid Walnut, White Faux leather, South Germany circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
(washable) faux leather upholstery fabric by JAB Anstoetz with surrounding double keder. Dimensions: H 50
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Stools

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Walnut, Faux Leather

Italian velvet armchairs by Gigi Radice with stiletto brass feet, 1955
By Gigi Radice
Located in Morazzone, Varese
and re-upholstered with thick soft velvet from Messrs. JAB Anstoetz in a silver- grey color. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Brown Ash Lounge Chair by Antonio Gorgone Reupholstered, 1951
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Berlin, DE
fabric by Jab Anstoetz. It can be adjusted in two positions. A unique piece which is a great eyecatcher
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Ash

Set of 6 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, 1820-30, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
refinished and have a new upholstery. The seats are covered with a pretty black Chenille fabric by JAB
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Six Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Austria/Vienna circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
from JAB Anstoetz with a black double welt.
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Louis XVI Chair, South Germany 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
refinished with annex upholstery and elegant JAB Anstoetz fabric. It ships from Germany and includes
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Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Chairs

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Walnut, Yew

Louis XVI Chair, South Germany 1800
Louis XVI Chair, South Germany 1800
H 35.04 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, Black Volutes, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
are completely new upholstered in high-quality. For the fabric, "FUN" by JAB Anstoetz has been chosen
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

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Jab Anstoetz For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jab anstoetz you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each jab anstoetz for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage jab anstoetz you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect jab anstoetz — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A jab anstoetz made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made jab anstoetz over the years, but those crafted by Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM and Bengt Ruda are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Jab Anstoetz?

Prices for a jab anstoetz can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,753 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,012.

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.