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Mexican Pine Chairs

Mexican Santa Fe Pine Chair Partners
Located in Asheville, NC
Sturdy solid heart pine with deep carvings in a Santa Fe design made in Mexico. Great for the ranch
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Rancho Monterey Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Mexican San Miguelito Easy Chairs Attributed to Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this pair of Mexican San Miguelito Easy Chairs attributed to Michael Van
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Mexican Armchair in the style of Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mexican Armchair in the style of Michael Van Beuren, circa 1950 in pine wood.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Leather and Exotic Hardwood Sling Chairs Mexican Modern after Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
this chair and it was attributed to Sergio Rodrigues. Unknown origins, but these chairs have a Mexican
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Pine

Michael van Beuren Original Pair of Chairs for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus, Klaus Grabe
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico and he marvelled at the historical
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Bauhaus Chairs

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Pine

Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Mexico, circa 1950, this handmade, solid pine wood the chairs set was recently restored. About Michael
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Lounge Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of canted Lounge chairs with unusual form legs for Domus with the frame in pine. Ready for
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

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Pine

Spanish Chair or "Silla Partera" in the style of Whilliam Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this "Silla Partera" in the style of William Spratling made in leather and wood.
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Club Chair with Artisan Embroidery
Located in HUIXQUILUCAN, MX
At Casa Ocampo conscious of Mexico´s cultural wealth and the vulnerable state of the artisans, we
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2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Club Chairs

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Pine

Club Chair with Artisan Embroidery
Club Chair with Artisan Embroidery
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example, c.1950s Mexico has a pine frame
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan, Pine

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
H 29 in W 75 in D 27.75 in
Customizable Modern De la Paz Wood Dining Chair , Coral Upholstery
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Inspired by the work of Bauhaus textile artist Anni Albers, this version of the de la paz chair
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hardwood, Pine

Customizable Modern De la Paz Wood Dining Chair , Burgundy and Pink Upholstery
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Inspired by the work of Bauhaus textile artist Anni Albers, this version of the de la paz chair
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood, Pine

Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood, Pine

Large Tan Leather Throne Chairs Pair Studded Mexican Colonial Wedding Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A rare and impressive pair of Mexican leather throne chairs in lovely condition. Made in Mexico
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Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Armchairs

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Leather, Pine

Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair hand painted designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, includes
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood, Pine

Don S. Shoemaker Colonial Carved Wood Low Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare 1960's pinewood low chair by Don S. Shoemaker. This piece belongs to Shoemaker's "Colonial
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Pine

Don S. Shoemaker Colonial Carved Wood Low Chair
Don S. Shoemaker Colonial Carved Wood Low Chair
H 36.03 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in

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Pair of Don Shoemaker chairs, ¨Conversation Pieces¨ volcanic pine heartwood
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Pair of chairs designed by Don Shoemaker of Colonial line or Conversation Pieces, pine heartwood
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Side Chairs

Set of 8 Rustic Pine Mexican Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 8 rustic pine hand made dining chairs from Mexico having natural color. Note: Matching farm
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Rustic Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Set of 8 Rustic Pine Mexican Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Rustic Pine Mexican Dining Chairs
H 40.5 in W 17.75 in D 18.25 in
Set of Six Mexican Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this set of six Mexican chairs in the style of Michael van Beuren, made in pine with palm
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

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Pine

Set of Six Mexican Chairs
Set of Six Mexican Chairs
H 33.47 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Michael van Beuren Mexican Modernist Pine and Woven Palm Lounge Chair, 1940s
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Coronado, CA
Mexico in the 1940s. Warm pine frame with original handwoven palm fiber seat and back. Hand forged iron
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Pine

Pair of Vintage Spanish revival knotty Pine chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage c1930s Spanish revival chairs made in Mexico
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Early 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Chairs Model Pine 500 by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pine wood México the model Pine 500 was one of the first designs for his company Domus, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Mexican Modern Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren for Muebles
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Coronado, CA
Michael van Beuren for Muebles, Mexico in the 1940s. The chair is constructed of solid pine, with the seat
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Natural Fiber, Pine

Don Shoemaker Spanish Chair or "Silla Partera"
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Known as "Silla Partera", the Spanish chair belongs to a series of furniture that Don Shoemaker
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Spanish Colonial Chairs

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Pine

Don Shoemaker Spanish Chair or "Silla Partera"
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Known as "Silla Partera", the Spanish chair belongs to a series of furniture that Don Shoemaker
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Spanish Colonial Chairs

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Pine

Michael van Beuren Original Chair for Domus, circa 1947
By Klaus Grabe, Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico and he marvelled at the historical
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Bauhaus Chairs

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Pine

Michael van Beuren Set of Four Original Chairs and Cocktail Table for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus, Klaus Grabe
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Wonderful set of original chairs and a rare cocktail table that the years have not been able to
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Bauhaus Chairs

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Pine, Palmwood

Michael van Beuren “San Miguelito” Chair
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the traditional butaca, or butaque chair, which was popular along coastal areas in Mexico since
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Pine

“San Miguelito” Chair by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren, Domus, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the traditional butaca, or butaque chair, which was popular along coastal areas in Mexico since
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Pine

Four Latin American Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique set of four pine dining chairs. These are two pairs of near identical dining chairs with
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Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Four Latin American Dining Chairs
Four Latin American Dining Chairs
H 40.25 in W 19 in D 14.25 in
Rare and Original Domus Dinning Set by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare and original Domus dinning set (Table and 4 chairs) in pine wood and with the
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Set of Four Carved Dining Side Chairs, Spanish Colonial, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four pine dining side chairs with carved spindles and backrests. The seats are pine plank
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Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Pair of New Mexico Hand Made Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of hand carved chairs from New Mexico .These wonderful detailed chairs are made
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

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Pine

Impressive Huge Heavy Pine Farm Table with 8 Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large hand made heavy pine rustic farm table having sculpted geometric chunky legs and
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Rustic Dining Room Sets

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Pine

Set of 4 Midcentury Mexican Woven Arm Chairs by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Charleston, SC
Stunning set of 4 rare midcentury Mexican pine and woven palm dining or side chairs by Michael van
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Pine

Set of Six Mexican Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this set of six Mexican chairs in the style of Michael van Beuren, made in pine with palm
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

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Pine

Set of Six Mexican Chairs
Set of Six Mexican Chairs
H 33.47 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Michael Van Beuren Mexican Modernist Pine Lounge, 1940s
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Coronado, CA
An absolutely stunning and super uncommon lounge chair by Michael Van Beuren for Muebles, Mexico
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber, Pine, Feathers

William Spratling Mexican Butaque Chair, Signed, 1940s
By William Spratling
Located in Coronado, CA
, Mexico in the 1940’s. The chair is handmade of Mexican sabino wood and thick cognac leather which is
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Primitive Slipper Chairs

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Leather, Pine

Pair of Mexican Modernist Lounge Chairs Attributed to Clara Porset, circa 1950s
By Clara Porset
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of Mexican modernist lounge chairs attributed to Clara Porset, circa 1950s. Porset was an
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cord, Pine

Spanish Chair or "Silla Partera"
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this "Silla Partera" attributed to Don Shoemaker includes original cushion.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Spanish Chair or "Silla Partera"
Spanish Chair or "Silla Partera"
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Michael van Beuren Original Lounge Chair for Domus
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico and he marvelled at the historical
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

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Pine, Cane

Michael Van Beuren Chair for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in New York, NY
Modernist chair of pine with curved and painted wood slats and rush-wrapped back rails. Designed by
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Pine, Rush

Michael Van Beuren Chair for Domus
Michael Van Beuren Chair for Domus
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Northern New Mexican Pine Chair, circa 1860
Located in Santa Fe, NM
An unusual carved three-legged chair, constructed with mortise and tenon joinery, and decorated
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Chairs

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Pine

Set of 4 Mexican Pine & Rush Chunky Dining Chairs, circa 1970
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chunky and sturdy set of 4 Mexican pine and rush dining chairs. Super thick legs amazing shape.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Pine

Very Rare Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chairs for Domus, Mexico, 1950s
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare set of two lounge chairs, designed by Michael van Beuren for Domus, Mexico. Mexico City
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Pine

Pair of Shell-Carved Chairs
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Provenance: Private collection, Corpus Cristi, TX.
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Antique 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Shell-Carved Chairs
Pair of Shell-Carved Chairs
H 38.75 in W 19 in L 38.75 in
Domus Easy Chair
Located in Mexico, D.F.
Domus was the furniture brand of Michael Van Beuren in México in the 50's.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Lounge Chairs

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Pine

Domus Easy Chair
Domus Easy Chair
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Folding Chairs
Located in Mexico City, DF
Substituting cane for palm fiber and teak for pine, cedar or mahogany, this Hans Wegner design was
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Lounge Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Mid-Century Folding Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Folding Chairs
H 24 in W 18 in D 24 in
Vintage Mexican Frailero Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely Frailero chair is from the estate of the renowned Mexican designer Hector Aguilar
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Early 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Armchairs

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Copper

Vintage Mexican Frailero Chair
Vintage Mexican Frailero Chair
H 39 in W 33 in D 22 in
Michael van Beuren for Domus, Easy Chair
By Van Bueren Mexico, Domus
Located in Maastricht, NL
A 1950s easy chair by Michael van Beuren for Domus, Mexico. The chair has a tropical wooden frame
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Pine

Michael van Beuren for Domus, Easy Chair
Michael van Beuren for Domus, Easy Chair
H 30.12 in W 28.35 in D 27.96 in
Midcentury Rocker
Located in Mexico City, DF
This rocking chair boasts a simplicity of form rendering the piece sculptural in essence. The 2
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Iron, Brass

Midcentury Rocker
Midcentury Rocker
H 29 in W 23 in D 38 in

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Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze

Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Petite Mexican Butaquein the style of Clara Porset, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Handwoven Tule Lounge Chair Made in Mexico from LUTECA
By Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
From a craft object to relevant design, these special pieces that are made in Mexico, were created to add warmth and texture to your interior. Intended for indoor or covered outdoor ...
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Seagrass

Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Rattan, Walnut

Percival Lafer MP-97 Chair with Headrest freshly upholstered in green leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in San Diego, CA
This Brazilian Modern Lounge chair could not be more comfortable! The MP-97 was designed by Percival Lafer. With its solid jacaranda hardwood frame, original leather straps, and new ...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Jacaranda, Canvas

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Echt, NL
Original Les Arcs stools in very good condition. The stools were designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort in France. The stool are made of solid pine wood and hav...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood, Pine

1950s Mexican Folding Chairs Leather & Cane attributed Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, From Mexico circa 1950s. Attributed to Clara Porset Folding Side Chairs. Listing is for 2 chairs. Crafted in Leather Handwoven Rush Cane with Wood frame pain...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Wood

Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hide, Maple

De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19 Sectional Sofa in Dark Brown Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model 'Pagoda' DS-19, fabric, Switzerland, 1973-1979 This high-quality Pagoda sectional sofa designed by De Sede contains three regular elements, one corner e...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Clara Porset Lounge Chairs
By Clara Porset
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of iconic arm lounge chairs by Clara Porset from an architect, really significant building designed by Ricardo Legarreta architect located in Emeryville, California.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Clara Porset Lounge Chairs
Clara Porset Lounge Chairs
H 41 in W 30 in D 36 in
Handwoven Palm and Wood 4-Door Credenza by Michael van Beuren from LUTECA
By Michael van Beuren, Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Mexico in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhaus school, who was devoted to combining the sophistication of Europe's '...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

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Mexican Pine Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Mexican pine chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Mexican pine chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using pine, softwood and wood. Mexican pine chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mexican pine chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many Mexican pine chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Domus, Michael Van Buren and Michael van Beuren produced popular Mexican pine chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mexican Pine Chairs?

Prices for Mexican pine chairs start at $1,000 and top out at $14,900 with the average selling for $3,495.

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.