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Manhattan Chair

Modern Manhattan Chair Made with Oak and Suede, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
developments of modern architecture. With its sober design and straight back, the Manhattan chair is the
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

Chair, Springbok Hide Manhattan
Located in New York, NY
The Wildebeest Hide Manhattan Chair is carefully crafted with genuine Blue Wildebeest hide to
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2010s South African Chairs

Materials

Hide

Chair, Springbok Hide Manhattan
Chair, Springbok Hide Manhattan
$3,645
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 24.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Frame Danish Style Reclining Lounge Chair by Guy Rodgers
By Guy Rogers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful mid century Manhattan reclining lounge chair by British manufacturer Guy Rodgers. A
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

"Manhattan" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Pair of "Cubo" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin reupholstered in off-white Boucle.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

"Manhattan" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
"Manhattan" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
Price Upon Request
H 26.78 in W 39.38 in D 35.83 in
Pair of "Manhattan" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Pair of "Manhattan" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Pair of "Manhattan" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
Pair of "Manhattan" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
Price Upon Request
H 26.78 in W 39.38 in D 35.83 in
Primary Colors in Street Photography
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Bright reds, yellows, blue and green stripes adorn a wall in lower Manhattan. Chairs of the same
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1970s Color-Field Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Art Deco Leather Armchair Attributed to Mitchell Gold Manhattan Leather Chair
By Mitchell Gold
Located in Rochester, NY
Likely designed by Mitchell Gold, this art deco armchair is a 1930’s inspired classic. Mitchell Gold starts with a kiln-dried hardwood frame for durability, and hand-tied coil spring...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather

"12 Chairs" Impressionistic Street Scene Oil Painting in West Village, Manhattan
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
charming restaurants, "12 Chairs" and "Salt." There is a bike chained around the street sign with a bench
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2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Arm Dining Side Chairs in Steel & Grey Leather
By Walter Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Manhattan. Each chair measures 24.5 inches deep, 24.5 inches wide, and 32.25 inches tall. Their seat
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Early 2000s European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

2010s Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Brown Leather Model 245
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hedge fund office in Manhattan. Each chair measures 22.5 inches long, 22.75 inches wide, and 31.5
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Manhattan Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Manhattan chair frame is constructed using solid maple wood with 50 / 50 down feather filled cushions. Four
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21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Manhattan Lounge Chair
Manhattan Lounge Chair
H 31.13 in W 24.88 in D 31 in
Contemporary Tanit Classic Chair in Bicolored Aluminum, Manhattan Version
By Francesco Soro
Located in Milan, Lombardy
in the ‘Manhattan’ version, which reminds of the stars and stripes of the American flag, to black
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Organic Moderm 70s Style Pink Velvet & Brass Accent Chair Manhattan Handcrafted
By Montse Piquer
Located in Madrid, ES
The Manhattan accent chair is a true embodiment of the wild spirit of the late 70s. A symbol of
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

GUY ROGERS 'MANHATTAN' CHAIR
Located in New York, NY
This is a Guy Rogers 'Manhattan' reclining armchair. The 'Manhattan' range is considered to be one
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20th Century British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

GUY ROGERS 'MANHATTAN' CHAIR
GUY ROGERS 'MANHATTAN' CHAIR
H 37 in W 27 in D 33 in
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
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Guy Rodgers Manhattan Low Backed Lounge Chair
Guy Rodgers Manhattan Low Backed Lounge Chair
H 30.32 in W 26.97 in D 30.32 in
4 McGuire Manhattan Bamboo Boho Chic Modern Club Lounge Dining Accent Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Dayton, OH
4 McGuire Manhattan chairs. Model M-208. Bamboo and rattan design. Features a curved back and
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Manhattan Lounge Chairs Bauhaus Fabric, 1980
By Dunbar Furniture, John Saladino
Located in Chicago, IL
Manhattan lounge chairs by John Saladino for Dunbar. circa 1980. Upholstered in Bauhaus fabric.       
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Manhattan Lounge Chairs Bauhaus Fabric, Dunbar 1980
By Dunbar Furniture, John Saladino
Located in Chicago, IL
Manhattan lounge chairs by John Saladino for Dunbar. circa 1980. Upholstered in Bauhaus fabric.
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Manhattan Lounge Chairs Albers-Bauhaus Fabric by Dunbar, 1980
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Manhattan Lounge Chairs Albert’s-Bauhaus Fabric by Dunbar, 1980’s. Original upholstery. Measures 31
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1960 by Charles Eames for the Time Life Building in Manhattan, this chair features a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs in Cognac Leather by Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, Manhattan NY. These chairs are manufactured by Vitra in 1991. Chrome plated aluminum frame with comfortable
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mid Century Teak Framed Danish Style Reclining Lounge Chair by Guy Rodgers
By Guy Rogers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful mid century Manhattan reclining lounge chair by British manufacturer Guy Rodgers. A
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner : The Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen, Inc. for Chase Manhattan Bank. This chair is made of oak and has a black naugahyde slip
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20th Century Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner : The Chair
Hans J. Wegner : The Chair
H 30 in W 17.5 in D 24.5 in
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Camel Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Chocolate Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair with New Leather Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1960 by Charles Eames for the Time Life Building in Manhattan, this chair features a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for the Time Life Building in Manhattan, these chairs
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Jorge Zalszupin Manhattan chair L'Atelier 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and fully original ‘Manhattan’ lounge chair designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Jorge Zalszupin Manhattan chair L'Atelier 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Manhattan chair L'Atelier 1960
H 25.99 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Howe Manhattan Orange and Red Pentagon Chair
By Howe
Located in New York, NY
Pentagonal module with standard back Measures: Inner diameter 31.5” Inner diameter seating depth Seating height 31.5” 19.7” 16.1” 5 glides.
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2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll 'Manufactured by Gavina, 1973'
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Centreville, VA
chairs in Manhattan: David Hanks, a curatorial consultant to the Montreal Museum of Decorative Arts in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for the Time Life Building in Manhattan, these chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
the Time Life building in Manhattan, New York. This chair model number is ES204.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Magnificent Pair of Guy Rogers Style Teak Recliner Armchairs Manhattan Design
By Guy Rogers
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A pair of Guy Rogers Teak Recliner Armchairs, Manhattan Design. ? ? 1960s Teek Guy
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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Fine & Rare Set of 6 Teak Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(approximate): Shipping from West Palm Beach to Manhattan: $50.00 per chair with a $350.00 minimum (shipping
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rush

Hans Wegner Fine & Rare Set of 6 Teak Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
information (approximate): Shipping from West Palm Beach to Manhattan: $50.00 per chair with a $350.00 minimum
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rush

Widdicomb Arm Chairs, pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
West Palm Beach to Manhattan: $75.00 per chair with a $350.00 minimum (shipping can be combined to meet
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Widdicomb Arm Chairs, pair
Widdicomb Arm Chairs, pair
H 18 in W 24 in D 16 in
Finn Juhl, Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Shipping information (approximate): Shipping from West Palm Beach to Manhattan: $75.00 per chair with a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Finn Juhl,  Pair of Arm Chairs
Finn Juhl,  Pair of Arm Chairs
H 17 in W 28 in D 28 in
Paul Mccobb, Pair of Lounge Chairs (attribution)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pair. Shipping information (approximate): Shipping from West Palm Beach to Manhattan: $75.00 per chair
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Modern Game Table and Four Chairs, 1960s
Located in Indianapolis, IN
This set is fresh from a Manhattan Estate. Chairs measure 17.75 depth 17.25 seat height 30.5” tall.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner First Edition Cherner Chair with 'Bernardo' Label
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Portland, ME
First production Norman Cherner, 'Cherner Chair' in bent Walnut. Made by Plycraft of Massachusetts
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

a pair of Mammoth Size wing chairs
Located in Canaan, CT
back chairs. now you can own a piece of history of a time when manhattan was GRAND. these chairs are
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20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Foam

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Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
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$4,085 / item
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Modern Solid Brass, Handspun Wool Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
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"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
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Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
$13,499 / item
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Located in Toledo, OH
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Carl Auböck Model #4056 Patinated Brass Hook
$391 / item
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Manhattan Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the manhattan chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each manhattan chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and hardwood. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage manhattan chair now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a manhattan chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A manhattan chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Dunbar, Eva Quateman and Francesco Soro each produced at least one beautiful manhattan chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Manhattan Chair?

Prices for a manhattan chair start at $495 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $2,275.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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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.

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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.