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Kennedy Chair

Fasem Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair P40 by Vegni & Gualtierotti
By Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti, Fasem International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
inspired by Hans Wegners Round Chair / Kennedy Chair. It can be use as dining chair or as well in the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

An Unusual Child's Planters Chair From the home of Micheal & Eleanora Kennedy
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusual teak child's planters chair comes from the home shared by Michael and Eleanora Kennedy
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Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
was used during the Nixon/ Kennedy debate, the chair epitomizes the best of Danish modern. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
$7,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Kennedy Collection Swivel Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Kennedy Collection swivel chairs with brown speckled on white longhorn hide with sides and back of
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2010s American Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide

Kennedy Collection Swivel Chairs
Kennedy Collection Swivel Chairs
$10,450 / set
H 32 in W 24 in D 32 in
Kennedy Collection Swivel Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Kennedy Collection swivel chairs with speckled spotted long-horn hide with sides and back of
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2010s American Armchairs

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Cowhide, Leather

Kennedy Collection Swivel Chairs
Kennedy Collection Swivel Chairs
$10,925 / set
H 33 in W 32 in D 35 in
Kennedy Collection Customizable Leather Lodge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Solid kiln-dried hardwood frames double-dowled, glued, stapled and secured with corner blocks reinforcing the joints. Eight-way hand tied coil springs are interlaced by hand in 8 dir...
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2010s American Armchairs

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Leather

Sotheby's, The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Softcover, New in Wrapper
Located in valatie, NY
Kennedy Onassis. Pieces include Jack Kennedy's oak rocking chair, a study for the White House portrait of
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Late 20th Century American Books

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Paper

Wegner Just One Good Chair by Christian Holmsted Olesen (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
even John F. Kennedy sat on his Round Chair, which is now simply called The Chair (1949). Trained as a
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Set of 8 Round Chairs by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Kensington, MD
the Nixon-Kennedy debates of 1960, this chair design was the career turning point for Wegner himself
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Round Chairs by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
Set of 8 Round Chairs by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
$32,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 24.75 in D 20.5 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Side Table
By Gunlocke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
maker for U.S. presidents—John F. Kennedy famously used a Gunlocke chair in the Oval Office, solidifying
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Courthouse, 1961
By William Walton
Located in Sheffield, MA
appointed Walton chair of the Fine Arts Commission where, working closely with Jacqueline Kennedy, he had a
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Courthouse, 1961
Courthouse, 1961
$5,000
H 34.5 in W 51.63 in

Recent Sales

Four Kennedy Harrods London Military Campaign Leather Dining Chairs 4
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of perfect condition Kennedy Military
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21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Stunning Brown Leather Kennedy Furniture Harrods Military Campaign Desk Chair
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade in England R.E.H Kennedy for Harrods
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21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Four Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Harrods London Kennedy Campaign Chairs
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of fully restored Kennedy Military Campaign
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20th Century English Campaign Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Four Chiavari High Back Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Sofia, BG
eventually waltzed from the dining room to the ballroom. In 1953, the Kennedy’s used Chiavari chairs at their
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four Vintage Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
house, Jackie Kennedy used Chiavari chairs. These iconic chairs are made of polished solid brass and are
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Brass

Four Vintage Chiavari Chairs
Four Vintage Chiavari Chairs
H 35.875 in W 14.75 in D 18 in
Vintage Brass Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
tradition that the Kennedy’s used Chiavari chairs for their 900 guest wedding reception in 1953.
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Chiavari Chairs
Vintage Brass Chiavari Chairs
H 37.25 in W 15 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chair/The Chair by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
/ Kennedy debate, the chair epitomizes the best of Danish modern. This vintage example executed in teak is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

'The' Chair by Hans J. Wegner with Leather Seats - set of 5.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
US when the chair was used during the Nixon/ Kennedy debate, the chair epitomizes the best of Danish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Early Hans J. Wegner Round Chair, JH 503, Teak & Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Round Rock, TX
An early “round” chair or “Kennedy” chair designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This example
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
Kennedy’s used Chiavari chairs for their 900 guest wedding reception in 1953.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
Pair of Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
H 46 in W 15.5 in D 17 in
Pair Hans J. Wegner 'the Chair' JH503 for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair" made history as part of the first ever televised US presidential debate between Kennedy and Nixon
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
was used during the Nixon/ Kennedy debate, the chair epitomizes the best of Danish modern. These
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Teak Round Chair designed by Hans Wegner with New Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
in. These chairs where famously used in John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon's first televised
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Fasem Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair P40 by Vegni & Gualtierotti
By Fasem International, Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
inspired by Hans Wegners Round Chair / Kennedy Chair. It can be use as dining chair or as well in the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Harrods London Kennedy Oxblood Leather Captains Directors Chair
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
office chair retailed through Harrods London made by Kennedy Furniture RRP £3800 I have the matching
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20th Century English Modern Swivel Chairs

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Leather

Hans Wegner Round Chair 'JH 503' in Teak
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
. Known by many names, ‘The Chair’, The Round One’ and the 'Kennedy Chair'. Made famous in 1960 when
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Vintage Chiavari Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
tradition that the Kennedy’s used Chiavari chairs for their 900 guest wedding reception in 1953. The
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Chiavari Chairs
Pair of Vintage Chiavari Chairs
H 36.25 in W 15.5 in D 16 in
Lee Radziwill Gustavian Parcel-Gilt Jospeh Ruste Style Accent Chair, Stockholm
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, publicist and sister of Jackie Kennedy, Lee Radziwill. This chair was displayed in the entry hall of Lee's
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch, Giltwood

Lee Radziwill Gustavian Parcel-Gilt Accent Chair by Joseph Ruste, Stockholm
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and sister of Jackie Kennedy, Lee Radziwill. This chair was displayed in the entry hall of Lee's NYC
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch, Giltwood

President John F. and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House Bedroom Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Library show the chairs to have been placed in 2 areas of the Kennedy's White House bedroom. The chairs
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20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Wood

Sotheby's, The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Located in valatie, NY
. Pieces include Jack Kennedy's oak rocking chair, a study for the White House portrait of Jackie, a
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Late 20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, New in Wrapper
By Sotheby's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Sotheby's Auction Catalogue New in Wrapper - Softcover "A catalogue
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1990s American Modern Books

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Paper

Sotheby's, The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, New Hardcover in Wrapper
Located in valatie, NY
. Pieces include Jack Kennedy's oak rocking chair, a study for the White House portrait of Jackie, a
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Late 20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Hans Wegner Round Chair/The Chair by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highland, IN
matched by it’s comfort. Made famous in the US when the chair was used during the Nixon/ Kennedy debate
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Set of Ten Ebonized Teak Round Chairs After Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rio Vista, CA
in the Scandinavian modern style. Also known as Kennedy/Nixon chairs. From an estate in Los Angeles
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 6 oak Hans Wegner chairs
Located in Zaventem, BE
Very elegant vintage armchairs known as the "Kennedy " or "Round chair " by Hans Wegner for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Hans Wegner "the Chair" by Johannes Hansen in Original Condition
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in santa monica, CA
. Also known as The Kennedy/Nixon chair. Comfortable and gorgeous.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner "The Chair" in Teak
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New London, CT
The Round One as Wegner referred to his chair is also referred to as the Kennedy chair (it was used
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner "The Chair" in Teak
Hans Wegner "The Chair" in Teak
H 29.5 in W 25 in D 21 in
Chiavari Solid Brass Chair, Needle Point Seat and High Back, circa 1950s Italian
By Chiavari
Located in London, GB
to the ballroom. In 1953, the Kennedy’s used Chiavari chairs at their wedding, sealing the chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

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French Modernist Iron Table Lamp, 1960s
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Vilhelm Wohlert, Wall Light, Wood, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
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Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier in Hammered Brass
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Brass

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Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

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19th Century Extendable Brass Club Fender
19th Century Extendable Brass Club Fender
$5,386
H 18 in W 58 in D 17 in
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Two 1970s Sconces Attributed to Calderi
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$3,231 / set
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in
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Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
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$6,850 / set
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Kennedy Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kennedy chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every kennedy chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a kennedy chair, we have 4 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer kennedy chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right kennedy chair, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one kennedy chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Harrods and Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Kennedy Chair?

A kennedy chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,411, while the lowest priced sells for $848 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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