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Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll  (up to 30)
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll  (up to 30)

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll (up to 30)

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in amazing period Uphostery original and in good condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mandarin Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
Vintage Mandarin Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980s

Vintage Mandarin Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980s

Located in Chicago, IL

Ettore Sottsass spent his career rejecting the idea that good design had to be quiet, and the Mandarin chair is him saying so out loud. Sculptural enameled steel arms curve dramatica...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chairs for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chairs for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chairs for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Mandarin chairs, bamboo arms Listing is for a pair.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chair for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chair for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chair for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chairs for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms 3 available Price per single chair Style of Memphis Baughman    

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 8 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern
Set of 8 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

Set of 8 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Decatur, GA

Set of Eight (8) Knoll International "Mandarin" chairs by Ettore Sottsass. Exemplifying Sottsass’s bold postmodern sensibility, these sculptural chairs feature vivid red enameled arm...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern
Set of 2 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

Set of 2 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Decatur, GA

Set of two (2) Knoll International "Mandarin" chairs by Ettore Sottsass. Exemplifying Sottsass’s bold postmodern sensibility, these sculptural chairs feature vivid red enameled arms ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern
Set of 4 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

Set of 4 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll - Black + Red Post Modern

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Decatur, GA

Set of Four (4) Knoll International "Mandarin" chairs by Ettore Sottsass. Exemplifying Sottsass’s bold postmodern sensibility, these sculptural chairs feature vivid red enameled arms...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered and new foam.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy
Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy

Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black, 1986 Italy

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

A set of four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll. Black Alcantara upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll - Pair
Vintage Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll - Pair

Vintage Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll - Pair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The curved armrests show the fluid, architectural line that defines the Mandarin series, wrapping continuously around the body of the chair in a single gesture.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass “Mandarin” Black Eco Leather Dining Chairs for Knoll, a Pair
Ettore Sottsass “Mandarin” Black Eco Leather Dining Chairs for Knoll, a Pair

Ettore Sottsass “Mandarin” Black Eco Leather Dining Chairs for Knoll, a Pair

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Miami, FL

Memphis Postmodern Mandarin chairs rendered in black lacquered steel frame with black Naugahyde cushioned seats designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Pair of Mandarin Chairs, Black Leather, Finland 1960s
Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Pair of Mandarin Chairs, Black Leather, Finland 1960s

Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Pair of Mandarin Chairs, Black Leather, Finland 1960s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY

Located in Helsinki, FI

A sculptural pair of Mandarin lounge chairs designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

The Mandarin armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1986
The Mandarin armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1986

The Mandarin armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1986

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Athens, Attiki

The Mandarin chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1986.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Swivel Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy
1960s Swivel Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy

1960s Swivel Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy

By Nanna Ditzel, Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This iconic mid-century modern swivel chair, known as the "Mandariini" (Mandarin) chair, was designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy in Finland.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1986 Set of Four Knoll Mandarin Armless Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass
1986 Set of Four Knoll Mandarin Armless Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass

1986 Set of Four Knoll Mandarin Armless Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of 4 Mandarin Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Set in Carrara Marble, Red & Black, 1986 Italy
Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Set in Carrara Marble, Red & Black, 1986 Italy

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Set in Carrara Marble, Red & Black, 1986 Italy

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

A set of four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll. Black Alcantara upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era
Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era

Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice set of four Mandarin chairs designed by Sottsass for Knoll, in red fabric on foam black enameled tubular legs and silver pipping arms, simple and elegant by this master architect.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chair in Silver w/ Grey Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chair in Silver w/ Grey Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chair in Silver w/ Grey Upholstery

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Mandarin Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986.

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1993 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in w/ Fabric Upholstery
1993 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in w/ Fabric Upholstery

1993 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in w/ Fabric Upholstery

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of eight Mandarin Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986.

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Mandarin Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Set of Six Mandarin Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

Set of Six Mandarin Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of six dining chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass, the founder of the Memphis Group, Milan, Italy. These chairs are in very good completely original condition. Super sturdy constr...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Mandarin Dining Chairs Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Set of Eight Mandarin Dining Chairs Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

Set of Eight Mandarin Dining Chairs Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Pasadena, TX

Their work was both functional and — as intended — shocking. Set of Eight Mandarin Dining Chairs Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International 1986 Memphis Group, Milan, Ita...

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 'Mandarin' Dining Chairs in Memphis & Navy
Set of Six Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 'Mandarin' Dining Chairs in Memphis & Navy

Set of Six Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 'Mandarin' Dining Chairs in Memphis & Navy

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Italian architect Ettore Sottsass, this set of chairs was manufactured by Knoll, resulting in extraordinary quality. Featuring a sculptural ribbon style main body, they r...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chairs in Mint Green w/ Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chairs in Mint Green w/ Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chairs in Mint Green w/ Upholstery

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986. These examples date to the 1990s, and the listed price includes one chair. We have three chair...

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Upholstery

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern “Mandarin” armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986. These examples date to the 1990s, and the listed price includes one chair. We h...

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Red w/ Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Red w/ Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Red w/ Upholstery

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern “Mandarin” armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986. These examples date to the 1990s, and the listed price includes one chair. We h...

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Orange w/ Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Orange w/ Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Orange w/ Upholstery

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern “Mandarin” armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986. These examples date to the 1990s, and the listed price includes one chair. We h...

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1991 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Multi Pattern Upholstery
1991 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Multi Pattern Upholstery

1991 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Multi Pattern Upholstery

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern “Mandarin” armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986. These examples date to the 1990s, and the listed price includes one chair. We h...

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1986 Pair of Knoll Mandarin Dining Arm Chairs by Ettore Sottsass in Fabric
1986 Pair of Knoll Mandarin Dining Arm Chairs by Ettore Sottsass in Fabric

1986 Pair of Knoll Mandarin Dining Arm Chairs by Ettore Sottsass in Fabric

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of 'Mandarin’ Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Ettore Sottsass ‘mandarin’ Chairs for Knoll Set/2
Ettore Sottsass ‘mandarin’ Chairs for Knoll Set/2

Ettore Sottsass ‘mandarin’ Chairs for Knoll Set/2

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in

Ettore Sottsass ‘mandarin’ Chairs for Knoll Set/2

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

The Mandarin chair was part of the ‘Spider and Mandarin collection’ designed in 1986 and was a particular favorite for corporate interiors, restaurants and libraries.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair with Bamboo Armrests for Knoll Int.
Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair with Bamboo Armrests for Knoll Int.

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair with Bamboo Armrests for Knoll Int.

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Untersiggenthal, AG

Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin chairs, rare bamboo arms. Rare blue leather.

Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Set of Four Black Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll
Set of Four Black Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll

Set of Four Black Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

A vintage set of four Mandarin chairs by Ettore Sottsass. Produced by Knoll, 1986.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Pair Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Chairs for Knoll International
Pair Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Chairs for Knoll International

Pair Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Chairs for Knoll International

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in

Pair Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Chairs for Knoll International

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Pair of "Mandarin" dining chairs with natural wood arms designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Knoll International

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 1980s Memphis Dining Chairs Model 'Mandarin' by Ettore Sottsass
Set of 6 1980s Memphis Dining Chairs Model 'Mandarin' by Ettore Sottsass

Set of 6 1980s Memphis Dining Chairs Model 'Mandarin' by Ettore Sottsass

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Set of 6 tan original leather Memphis dining chairs with black metal legs, model 'Mandarin', designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s, USA.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in Durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in Durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in Durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage lounge chair, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable and very durable "Peak Mandarin orange" fabric.

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALILTY
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALILTY

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Lounge in durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALILTY

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage lounge chair, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable and very durable "Peak Mandarin orange" fabric.

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in durable Mandarin Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage small settee, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable and very durable "Peak Mandarin orange" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" p...

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Fabric

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Pouf in Stain Free "Mandarin" Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Pouf in Stain Free "Mandarin" Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Pouf in Stain Free "Mandarin" Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage pouf beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable and very durable "Peak Mandarin orange" fabric. Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced b...

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Set of 4 Knoll Sottsass   Mandarin Arm Chairs
Set of 4 Knoll Sottsass   Mandarin Arm Chairs

Set of 4 Knoll Sottsass Mandarin Arm Chairs

Unavailable

H 38 in W 20 in D 20 in

Set of 4 Knoll Sottsass Mandarin Arm Chairs

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Bedford, NY

Set of 4 ETTORE SOTTSASS "MANDARIN" Memphis Era from Knoll which which were introduced in the mid 1980's....Tubular steel with red arms and black legs---Black leather upholstery

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Chair
Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Chair

Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Chair

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H 33 in W 24 in D 33 in

Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Chair

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Long Island City, NY

Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" chair Ettore for Knoll Studio designed in 1986.This chair features a steel frame and legs cylindrical wooden arms.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair For Knoll
Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair For Knoll

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair For Knoll

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H 32 in W 26 in D 24 in

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair For Knoll

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" chair for Knoll. Stained bamboo arms and coated metal legs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 Ettore Sottsass Knoll Mandarin Chairs
6 Ettore Sottsass Knoll Mandarin Chairs

6 Ettore Sottsass Knoll Mandarin Chairs

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H 33 in W 24 in D 22 in

6 Ettore Sottsass Knoll Mandarin Chairs

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Set of six Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs. These chairs were a part of the ‘Memphis’ style that Sottsass helped create in the late seventies and eighties.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Six Mandarin Chairs Knoll Ettore Sottsass
Six Mandarin Chairs Knoll Ettore Sottsass

Six Mandarin Chairs Knoll Ettore Sottsass

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H 32.5 in W 24 in D 25.75 in

Six Mandarin Chairs Knoll Ettore Sottsass

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of six Mandarin Chairs designed by Famed Italian designer Ettore Sottsass for Knoll.

Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Six Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs For Knoll
Six Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs For Knoll

Six Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs For Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of six "Mandarin Chairs" designed by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) for Knoll, circa 1986 - 1988.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Six Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs For Knoll
Six Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs For Knoll

Six Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs For Knoll

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of six "Mandarin Chairs" designed by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) for Knoll, circa 1986 - 1988.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs
Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs

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H 33 in W 24 in L 33 in

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll Studio designed in 1986.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Red Mandarin Chair Attributed to Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1990s
Red Mandarin Chair Attributed to Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1990s

Red Mandarin Chair Attributed to Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1990s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Chicago, IL

An iconic Mandarin chair designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Set of Six Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

Set of Six Mandarin Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

Set of 6 Memphis style Mandarin chairs by Ettore Sottsass. Chair retain original black fabric, but reupholstery is recommended.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Set of Four Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs
Set of Four Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs

Set of Four Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 1986 design by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, the Mandarin chair has a curved back- and armrest, upholstered seat, and four round legs in enameled metal.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Chair and Armchair, circa 1980, Italy
Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Chair and Armchair, circa 1980, Italy

Ettore Sottsass "Mandarin" Chair and Armchair, circa 1980, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in Girona, Spain

Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chair and Armchair Circa 1980 Black Enamel Steel Legs & Chrome Enamel Steel Arms Reupholstered with Identical Original Fabric Excellent Condition

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Memphis Group Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Set of 6 Mandarin Chairs in Original Red Fabric
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Set of 6 Mandarin Chairs in Original Red Fabric

Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Set of 6 Mandarin Chairs in Original Red Fabric

By Ettore Sottsass, Kartell

Located in Toronto, CA

Conceived by Italian architect and designer, Ettore Sottsass and manufactured in 1986 by Knoll, the Mandarin chair is a highly functional design with distinctive one-piece arm-rail t...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four of Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Bamboo Mandarin Chairs
Set of Four of Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Bamboo Mandarin Chairs

Set of Four of Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Bamboo Mandarin Chairs

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 1986 design by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, the Mandarin Chair has a curved back- and armrest, upholstered seat, and four round legs in enameled metal.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs with Red Arms
Set of Four Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs with Red Arms

Set of Four Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs with Red Arms

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 1986 design by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, the Mandarin chair has a curved back- and armrest, upholstered seat, and four round legs in enameled metal.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll
6 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll

6 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

A 1986 design by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, the Mandarin chair consists of a flat rectangular seat cushion and flat rectangular seat back.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Memphis 1986 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs, Set of 4
Postmodern Memphis 1986 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs, Set of 4

Postmodern Memphis 1986 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs, Set of 4

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Secaucus, NJ

In 1986 he introduced the Mandarin chair a highly functional design with distinctive one-piece arm-rail that wraps under and around the seats and back with simple and graceful lines,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Memphis Post-modern Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1986 Mandarin Chairs, Set of 6
Memphis Post-modern Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1986 Mandarin Chairs, Set of 6

Memphis Post-modern Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1986 Mandarin Chairs, Set of 6

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Secaucus, NJ

In 1986 he introduced the Mandarin chair a highly functional design with distinctive one-piece arm-rail that wraps under and around the seats and back with simple and graceful lines,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black
Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll in Red & Black

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

A 1986 design by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, the Mandarin chair consists of a flat rectangular seat cushion and flat rectangular seat back.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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Mandarin Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mandarin chair for your home. Each mandarin chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mandarin 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 mandarin chair, those designed in Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mandarin chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ettore Sottsass, Knoll and Christian Liaigre produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mandarin Chair?

Prices for a mandarin chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,250.

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.