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Kem Weber Springer Chair

KEM Weber Springer Armchair for Lloyd
KEM Weber Springer Armchair for Lloyd

KEM Weber Springer Armchair for Lloyd

$1,785Sale Price|40% Off

H 38 in W 26 in D 24.5 in

KEM Weber Springer Armchair for Lloyd

By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Known as the “Springer” chair, the chairs sit on flat band chrome iron springs and function as

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chrome & Vinyl Springer Rocking Chair by Kem Weber for Lloyd
Art Deco Chrome & Vinyl Springer Rocking Chair by Kem Weber for Lloyd

Art Deco Chrome & Vinyl Springer Rocking Chair by Kem Weber for Lloyd

$1,740Sale Price|40% Off

H 33 in W 24 in D 24 in

Art Deco Chrome & Vinyl Springer Rocking Chair by Kem Weber for Lloyd

By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This is a beautiful spring cantilever chrome lounge chair with black wood arms in yellow vinyl

Category

Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pr. Art Deco/ Machine Age Chrome & Leather KEM Weber Springer Lounge Chairs
Pr. Art Deco/ Machine Age Chrome & Leather KEM Weber Springer Lounge Chairs

Pr. Art Deco/ Machine Age Chrome & Leather KEM Weber Springer Lounge Chairs

By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

This pair of supremely comfortable American art deco chairs was designed by Kem Weber (1889-1963

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of KEM Weber Springer Armchairs
Pair of KEM Weber Springer Armchairs

Pair of KEM Weber Springer Armchairs

$2,925Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 35 in W 24.5 in D 28 in

Pair of KEM Weber Springer Armchairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

, for Lloyd manufacturing by Karl Emmanuel Martin (KEM) Weber (1889 -1963). Known as the “Springer

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

American Art Deco Mesh and Flat Steel Springer Chair, Garden
American Art Deco Mesh and Flat Steel Springer Chair, Garden

American Art Deco Mesh and Flat Steel Springer Chair, Garden

By Kem Weber

Located in Buffalo, NY

American Art Deco mesh and flat steel springer chair, indoor of outdoor, garden, wonderful design

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Matched pair Chromed Steel Art Deco Springer Chairs, , LLoyd Mnfg Co.
Matched pair Chromed Steel Art Deco Springer Chairs, , LLoyd Mnfg Co.

Matched pair Chromed Steel Art Deco Springer Chairs, , LLoyd Mnfg Co.

By Kem Weber

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair of chromed steel springer chairs designed by K E M Weber made by LLoyd Manufacturing

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Lloyd KEM Weber Style Chrome Steel Springer Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Art Deco Lloyd KEM Weber Style Chrome Steel Springer Lounge Chairs - a Pair

Art Deco Lloyd KEM Weber Style Chrome Steel Springer Lounge Chairs - a Pair

By lloyd manufacturing co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Art Deco Lloyd KEM Weber Style Chrome Steel Springer Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features heavy

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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Springer Lounge Chair and Ottoman Kem Weber
Springer Lounge Chair and Ottoman Kem Weber

Springer Lounge Chair and Ottoman Kem Weber

Unavailable

H 36 in W 22.5 in D 29 in

Springer Lounge Chair and Ottoman Kem Weber

By Kem Weber

Located in Houston, TX

by kem Weber for LLoyd manufacturing. The base is heavy and the newly upholstered faux leather

Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

3 KEM Weber Style Art Deco Springer Lounge Chairs
3 KEM Weber Style Art Deco Springer Lounge Chairs

3 KEM Weber Style Art Deco Springer Lounge Chairs

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H 34 in W 26.5 in D 31 in

3 KEM Weber Style Art Deco Springer Lounge Chairs

By Kem Weber

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Very comfortable Art Deco chairs in the style designed by KEM Weber manufactured by Lloyd. Flat

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Kem Weber for Lloyd Maufacturing "Springer" Chair
Kem Weber for Lloyd Maufacturing "Springer" Chair

Kem Weber for Lloyd Maufacturing "Springer" Chair

By Kem Weber

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic Iconic Weber Design! Very Comfortable Armchair/ Rocker! Upholstered in a Great heavy

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome 'Springer 'Chair in the Style of KEM Weber, Set of 2
Art Deco Chrome 'Springer 'Chair in the Style of KEM Weber, Set of 2

Art Deco Chrome 'Springer 'Chair in the Style of KEM Weber, Set of 2

By Kem Weber

Located in Asheville, NC

Art Deco rocker armchair designed by KEM Weber for Lloyd Manufacturing known simply as the

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Antique 1630s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Machine Age KEM Weber for Lloyd Chrome "SPRINGER" Lounge Chair
Machine Age KEM Weber for Lloyd Chrome "SPRINGER" Lounge Chair

Machine Age KEM Weber for Lloyd Chrome "SPRINGER" Lounge Chair

By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic 1940s, Machine Age, lounge chair by KEM Weber for Lloyd "springer" with cantilever, tubular

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chromed Steel Springer Lounge Chair by Kem Weber / Lloyd Manufacturing
Art Deco Chromed Steel Springer Lounge Chair by Kem Weber / Lloyd Manufacturing

Art Deco Chromed Steel Springer Lounge Chair by Kem Weber / Lloyd Manufacturing

By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unmolested Art Deco springer lounge chair designed by Kem Weber manufactured by Lloyd, amazing

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Kem Weber Art Deco Springer Machine Lounge Chair
Kem Weber Art Deco Springer Machine Lounge Chair

Kem Weber Art Deco Springer Machine Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Indulge in the opulence of Art Deco with this exquisite Kem Weber designed Springer club armchair

Category

Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

KEM Weber Chrome Art Deco Armchair "Springer Chair" for Lloyd Label
KEM Weber Chrome Art Deco Armchair "Springer Chair" for Lloyd Label

KEM Weber Chrome Art Deco Armchair "Springer Chair" for Lloyd Label

By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very comfortable springer action chair in chrome designed by KEM Weber. Cushions have been redone

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Kem Weber for Lloyd  Manufacturing Company
Kem Weber for Lloyd  Manufacturing Company

Kem Weber for Lloyd Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Kem Weber "Springer" Lounge Chair Model GC-3-D. Looks like original brown vinly cushions with

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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Kem Weber for Lloyd Chrome Springer Chair
Kem Weber for Lloyd Chrome Springer Chair

Kem Weber for Lloyd Chrome Springer Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great "Springer" Rocking Chair with leather cushions and painted black arms. Chrome is all

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vernacular Springer Chairs w/ Slatted Seat Antique
Vernacular Springer Chairs w/ Slatted Seat Antique

Vernacular Springer Chairs w/ Slatted Seat Antique

By Kem Weber

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Springer chairs evolution of the rocking chair this pair with a slat seat, found in rural Texas

Category

Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Unusual Metal /Steel Industrial, Deco "flex-spring" Garden .patio Lounge Chairs
Unusual Metal /Steel Industrial, Deco "flex-spring" Garden .patio Lounge Chairs

Unusual Metal /Steel Industrial, Deco "flex-spring" Garden .patio Lounge Chairs

By Kem Weber

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Metal /Steel Industrial, Deco "flex-spring" Garden .patio Lounge Chairs .. Amazing design

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

KEM Weber Springer Chair
KEM Weber Springer Chair

KEM Weber Springer Chair

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H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 29.14 in

KEM Weber Springer Chair

By Kem Weber

Located in Bochum, NRW

Designed in1935, for Lloyd Manufacturing by Karl Emmanuel Martin (KEM) Weber (1889 -1963), this

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

KEM Weber Deco Chrome Springer Chair
KEM Weber Deco Chrome Springer Chair

KEM Weber Deco Chrome Springer Chair

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H 35 in W 24.5 in D 28 in

KEM Weber Deco Chrome Springer Chair

By Kem Weber

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco chrome tubular Springer Chair attributed to KEM Weber Style of Bauhaus, Gilbert Rohde The

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

KEM Weber Machine Age Chrome Springer Lounge Chair
KEM Weber Machine Age Chrome Springer Lounge Chair

KEM Weber Machine Age Chrome Springer Lounge Chair

By Kem Weber

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For your consideration is this exceptional all-original example of KEM Weber’s iconic springer

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco Springer Lounge Chair
KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco Springer Lounge Chair

KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco Springer Lounge Chair

By Kem Weber

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco springer lounge chair. Has been reupholstered a while ago

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

KEM Weber Chrome Art Deco Armchair "Springer Chair" for Lloyd
KEM Weber Chrome Art Deco Armchair "Springer Chair" for Lloyd

KEM Weber Chrome Art Deco Armchair "Springer Chair" for Lloyd

By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original "Springer Chair" rocking chair constructed with a chrome-plated steel frame designed by

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Kem Weber "Springer" Chair

Kem Weber "Springer" Chair

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H 34 in W 27 in D 32 in

Kem Weber "Springer" Chair

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This supremely comfortable American art deco chair was designed by Kem Weber (1889-1963) in 1934

Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco Machine Age "Springer" Lounge Chair
KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco Machine Age "Springer" Lounge Chair

KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco Machine Age "Springer" Lounge Chair

By Kem Weber

Located in Denver, CO

KEM Weber designed this Avant Garde lounge chair in the 1930s. It sits on flat bands of chrome and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco/Machine Age Chrome "Springer" Chair
KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco/Machine Age Chrome "Springer" Chair

KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco/Machine Age Chrome "Springer" Chair

By Kem Weber

Located in Denver, CO

KEM Weber designed this avant-garde lounge chair in the 1930s. It sits on flat bands of chrome and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Kem Weber Springer Armchairs
Pair of Kem Weber Springer Armchairs

Pair of Kem Weber Springer Armchairs

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H 34 in W 23 in D 31 in

Pair of Kem Weber Springer Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Kem Weber springer armchairs by Lloyd Manufacturing circa 1950 with new natural tobacco

Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair KEM Weber American Art Deco Springer Armchairs
Pair KEM Weber American Art Deco Springer Armchairs

Pair KEM Weber American Art Deco Springer Armchairs

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Manufacturing by Karl Emmanuel Martin (KEM) Weber (1889 -1963). Known as the “Springer” chair, the chairs sit

Category

20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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Kem Weber Springer Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kem weber springer chair for your home. Each kem weber springer chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kem weber springer chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A kem weber springer chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one kem weber springer chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kem Weber and Lloyd Manufacturing Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Kem Weber Springer Chair?

Prices for a kem weber springer chair start at $850 and top out at $4,500 with the average selling for $2,380.

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