Sold|$1,400
George Mulhauser, Plycraft Low Lounge Chair
By George Mulhauser
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hard to find bent walnut ply low lounge chair with matching X wood legs, black leatherette upholstery with padded arms, manufactured by Plycraft.
Wood
Sold|$9,350
Custom Low Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Custom pair of low leather chairs designed by Edward Wormley for an interior designed by Wormley and Associates for a Connecticut home in 1957.
Leather
Sold|$6,800
Wide Low Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
An unusual pair of wide, deep and low, sculptural and decorative lounge chairs upholstered in blue velvet with wood base risers. Each chair measures 47" wide, 26" tall, 35" deep w...
Low "Monk" lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970S
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Rare low 'Monk' lounge chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Molteni. The chair is in fabric and wood. Seat height: 36 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair.
Wood, Fabric
A Pair of Low Back Decorative Wicker Chairs by Frank Kyle
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual, low back, wicker chairs, by Frank Kyle. High quality, brass details.
Brass
Rare Original 1960s Bamboo Chair with Low Seat and High Back
Located in München, DE
Rare original 1960s unusual bamboo chair with high back and low seat. Beautiful design and very comfortable to sit on, low seat with height of 33 cm. Completely made of bamboo. Ch...
Bamboo
Sold|$1,875 / set
Vintage Green bamboo low club chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Retro rattan Hunter green low chairs , circa 1960s. A beautiful gloss finish gives these vintage bamboo club chairs a sleek look. A soft green fabric and sage green piping give the...
Fabric, Bamboo
1950s Pair of Low Chairs, Iron, Brass, Violet Felt Upholstery, Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of low chairs, black lacquered iron structure, polished brass hardware, curved seat and back, new violet felt upholstery, Italy, circa 1950.
Brass, Iron
Bas Van Pelt Style Low Back Lounge Chair with Rush Seat
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite Bas Van Pelt style low back lounge chair with rattan seat and curved arms. Lightly refinished with rattan weaved seat rest and curved back. In original condition with normal w...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$9,950 / set
Set of Four Brutalist Solid Wood Low Tripod Chairs, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Derived from the French "brut", meaning raw, Brutalism describes the architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century, post–World War II, when low-cost housing and government...
Wood
Rosewood Regency Low Spindle Back Fire Chair on Casters & Horsehair Cushions
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare exquisitely crafted wide low chair in original condition on casters. Hand made in England from solid Rosewood. Still intact and useable albeit the Horsehair cushions are origina...
Rosewood
Sold|$5,500
Unique Low Wing-Backed Chesterfield Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Turn of the century chesterfield style french club chairs. Chairs have unique wing shaped back and great patina to the leather. Matching sofa available.
Leather
Sold|$4,000
Low Leather Lounge Chair on Casters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wide olive green leather lounge chair, originating in Finland. This chair features original olive green leather upholstery and cushions that have beautifully patinaed over time. The ...
Leather
Sold|$4,300 / set
Parchment Clad Low Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of upholstered lounge chairs having parchment covered open arm frames, circa 1960. Measures: Height 29", width 27", depth 29", seat 13".
Velvet, Parchment Paper
Andrianna Shamaris Low Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist chair or side table. The seat and back rest are hand carved from a single piece of aged teak wood. We added the legs and polished with a natural oil revealing the beautifu...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Sold|$11,181 / set
Pair of Pierre Paulin Low Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre PAULIN France (1927-2009) After studying at the École Camondo, Pierre Paulin joined Marcel Gascoin's studio in 1953. That same year, he exhibited his first creations at th...
Alabaster, Metal
Dom Hans van der Laan Pair of Low Gray Chairs c. 1979
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan pair of low gray chairs. Executed by Gorisse for a private library. Bergeijk, the Netherlands c. 1979. Pine, steel nails, paint. Color is F2-05-45 from van...
Steel
Sold|$1,500
Steve Rieman Low Rocker Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handmade limited production less than twelve sculpted plywood with solid sculpted mahogany base. original vintage condition with nice patina, minor veneer chips great for any occas...
Wood
Sold|$3,200
pair low cocktail chairs on casters
Located in Seattle, WA
great lines- stripped and sealed wood frame reupholstered in black linen. very comfortable and sexy to boot
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Low Brutalist Chairs. French work by Charles Dudouyt. Circa 1920.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of low brutalist chairs is made of carved wood and straw. This is a French work by Charles Dudouyt. Circa 1920.
Straw, Wood
Black Lacquer Gilt and Painted Decor Low Chair, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpted and black lacquer wood and gilt decor. Central medallion with flowers painted, Napoleon III period.
Four Massive, Beautiful Mid-Century Solid Wood Sprouted Chairs with Low Backs
Located in München, DE
Four massive, beautiful mid-century solid wood chairs with low backs. Great Minimalist design. Made in Germany. Frame made of dark stained solid oak. In very good original condit...
Wood
Five massive, beautiful Mid-Century solid wood sprouted chairs with low backs
Located in München, DE
Five massive, beautiful Mid-Century solid wood chairs with low backs. Great minimalist design. Made in Germany. Frame made of dark stained solid oak. In very good original condition ...
Oak
Guy Rodgers Manhattan Low Backed Lounge Chair
By Guy Rogers
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning mid century 'manhattan' 'low backed' lounge chair designed by Guy Rodgers during the 1960s. The low backed lounge chair is in excellent condition. The teak frame, legs & a...
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$2,400
Low Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A low back lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb.
Sold|$8,500
Pair of Modern Leather Low Slung Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of rare and unusual leather adjustable low slung sitting modern chairs.
Chrome
Sold|$3,800 / set
Pair of Selig Wide / Low Lounge Chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of selig wide / low lounge chairs Depth of seat only 22".
Upholstery
Painted Polychrome Napoleon III Low Side Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Exquisitely hand-painted low chair with wonderful colours and decorations. Original velvet upholstery.
Sold|$10,000
Pierre Jeanneret ; Pair Of Low Easy Chairs
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pierre Jeanneret , Chandigarh , pair of teak and cane low easy chairs . "V" leg supports . Priced for the pair .
Sold|$4,600
Pair low-slung mid century italian chairs
Located in Seattle, WA
sensuous black wood frame, original upholstery. low chairs that look fabulous, and once you are seated, very comfortable.
Pair of Portuguese Victorian Style Low Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Elegant and whimsical, these low Portuguese chairs will add finished glamour to a dressing room or by the fireplace. Fine carved details.
Sold|$4,800
Pair of Mario Bellini Seventies Low Chairs
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
A comfortable pair of low 1970's Mario Bellini for Cassina lounge chairs. Rare.Black balled feet. Cut out slit in the back. Maker's Label.
Walnut, Oak
Organically Carved Low Back Teak Lounge Chair
By Topform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lightly refinished midcentury low-back teak lounge chair for Topform. Brand new cafe grey velvet upholstery. Organically carved X-frame. Elegant molded arm rests. Measure: Arm height...
Velvet, Teak
Sold|$5,800
Rare Low Lounge T Chair by Laverne
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare lounge version of the leather T chair is wide and low. Designed by William Katavalos, Douglas Kelly and Ross Littell for Laverne International. Laverne bench in matching le...
Sold|$3,800 / set
Jack Cartwright Pair Sleek Low Lounge Chairs
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of low sleek lounge chairs! Tubular Aluminum Frames with Upholstered seat and back, arm pads covered in the same material. Back of chairs have a slight curve and aluminum frame ...
Aluminum
Pair Gamboge Velvet Low Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of gamboge orange velvet low slung lounge chairs a la Billy Haines. Rounded backs with optional cushions and curved sides with bracket style upholstered legs. Removable front br...
Sold|$8,239 / set
Pair of Low Chairs Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of low chairs in the style of Jacques Charpentier, made in France from the 1970s. The seats have been reupholstered in high-end fabric by our workshop. The base is in brushed st...
Fabric
Pair of Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Low Chairs with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
The versatile and sturdy low "chauffeuses" chairs are meant to be placed close to the fire place to stay warm, but could also be used for occasional seating.
Rush, Walnut
Sold|$15,000 / set
CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A pair of armchairs with a distinctive mid-20th century design, model CM 194. This pair of chairs is an early piece designed by visionary designer Pierre Paulin for the French Thonet...
Steel
Sold|$1,600
Attractive Low Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish low slung lounge chair, executed in solid oak. The barrel back curves into the short front legs. The rear legs descends from the seat back, and converge towards the fron...
Oak
Sold|$3,800
Pair of Low Slung Modern Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Low Slung Modern Slipper Chairs, attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960's. These chairs have elegant, clean lines that look good from any angle. The chairs are c...
Sold|$3,175 / set
Pair, Vintage Black Leather Low Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
For one who desires authentic vintage leather club chairs, this pair is the "real deal." As seen in the close up photos, the vintage leather has great visual appeal, showing age rela...
Leather
Percival Lafer Low Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nicely shaped lounge chair designed and manufactured by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960. The chair has a solid teak wooden frame and brown leather upholstery. Chrome connections an...
Chrome
1950 Pair of Low Chairs, Yellow Velvet, Solid Mahogany Feet and Back, Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Ravishing pair of low chairs, wood structure, yellow velvet new upholstery. Stained solid mahogany feet and back, French polish. Italy, 1950. Measures: Seat height 39 cm.
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold|$1,157 / item
Eames EA 435 Soft Pad Black Leather Office Chair, Low Back by ICF
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rochester, England
Charles & Ray Eames EA 435 Soft Pad Office Chair: This black leather office chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, crafted in the 1990s, is a classic piece of modern design. Its low...
Leather
Sold|$3,000 / set
8 Bernhardt Deco Tufted Back Low Arm Dining Chairs Gray Coco 319-452
By Bernhardt
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of eight Bernhardt deco tufted back dining chairs. Features low arms, gray tufted upholstery and coco finish. The deco tufted back chair, sized as a host or hostess chair, is upd...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Italian brass and walnut low lounge chair
Located in BE
What a beautiful chair. This chair was made in Italy in the 1950s! The chair is unknown to us but this one was clearly made by a quality manufacturer. This will be a small edition fr...
Walnut
Sold|$5,000
Set of Four Low Slung Swivel Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Exotic Wood Veneer, and upholstered seats, four matching swivel chairs. Originally retailed by John Stuart.
PVC
Sold|$2,250
MOD Bamboo Low Lounge Chair by Pastoe
By Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mod Lounge Chair with Woven Bamboo Frame with White Plywood Base with New Tangerine Cushions by Pastoe. Frame in Original Condition.
Bamboo, Plywood, Upholstery
Sold|$2,950
Turn of the Century Japanese Low Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful antique Japanese chairs with original worn velvet seats which have aged so nicely - it looks like they were meant to be this way.
Pierre Jeanneret, Pair of Low Easy Chairs, Teak and Cane, Chandigarh India 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) Two Low Easy Chairs model PJ-SI-29-A, designed for administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India each chair 53cm wide, 62cm deep, 68cm high Constructed ...
Cane, Teak
Very rare old wooden primitive low chair/1900-1950/originally in East Asia
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce a chair with a very interesting shape. This is a chair that a doctor who lived in Nagano, Japan used in his home. It's old. But I don't know exactly where i...
Wood
Jasper Morrison For Cappellini Low Pad Lounge Chair
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Pasadena, TX
The Low Pad lounge chair features Italian leather with a stainless steel base.
Leather, Upholstery
Sold|$1,429
Low-backed upholstered seat
Located in London, GB
From our own collection: Perfect dressing table chair. As seen or ordered in clients own fabric. Studded sides or seat optional. Requires 1.5 metres of fabric. Delivery Times: 3-4 weeks
Wood
Wood Back Low Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1965-66
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat. Letter : P.U./CH/012 (Panjab University/ Chair N° 12)
Leather, Teak
Sold|$1,800
1940's Low Back Wing/Occasional Chair
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized mahogany legs, upholstered in Scalamandre
silk with antique brass stud detailing.
Sold|$1,800
Hollywood Style Pair of Low Decorator Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
After a 1940's original Hollywood estate design. Offered here in white silk chenille fabric.
Ash
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