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Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1950’s wicker chair with black metal frame and in a good vintage condition. Great for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
H 38 in W 22 in D 28 in
Italian mid century modern set of different wicker and black metal chairs 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern set of six different wicker and black metal chairs, 1960s Set consisting
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Italian Designer, Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Italian Designer, Small Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century design wicker chair by Dirk Sliedrecht , 1950’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 70cm H, 59cm W, 38cm H seat, 60 cm D Condtion: Good Material: Metal , wicker Color
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Sun Chairs in Wicker and Black Metal, 1950s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol, in the style of. Pair of sun chairs in wicker and black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

4 Mid Century Legomatic Walnut Wicker Rattan Vinyl Folding Side Chairs
By Leg-o-Matic
Located in Dayton, OH
Four mid century Leg o matic folding side chairs. Made of walnut featuring woven wicker rattan
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Walnut

2 Mid Century Legomatic Walnut Wicker Rattan Vinyl Folding Side Chairs
By Leg-o-Matic
Located in Dayton, OH
Two mid century Leg o matic folding side chairs. Made of walnut featuring woven wicker rattan
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Walnut

French duo Georges and Hermine Laurent Wicker and Metal Chair, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Georges and Hermine Laurent Wicker and Metal Chair, 1950s Reference: Rivista dell'Arredamento No
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Chromed Metal with Removable Rattan and Wicker Italian Chairs, 1970s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set of four wicker and chromed metal Italian chairs with removable rattan seat
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Set of 4 Chromed Metal, Rattan Italian Chairs, Campo & Graffi 1970s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set of four wicker and chromed metal Italian chairs. These amazing pieces were
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 vintage chairs in gold metal and wicker
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Set of 4 vintage chairs in gold metal and wicker
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rattan

Set of 4 vintage chairs in gold metal and wicker
Set of 4 vintage chairs in gold metal and wicker
H 16.93 in W 40.16 in D 16.93 in
Wicker Metal Vintage Dining Chairs or Chairs Black Blue Sonett Vienna circa 1950
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
Wicker metal vintage dining chairs or patio chairs duo or pair of set of 2 designed by Karl Fostel
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1960s Extremely Sought After Lloyds Loom Metal Wicker Rattan Set of Chairs
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Markington, GB
1960s extremely sought after LLoyds Loom Metal Wicker rattan set of chairs in very vintage
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Antique Wicker Corner Chair Finished Painted in Silver Metal Finish Mint
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique wicker corner chair finished painted in silver metal finish mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wicker

Italian mid-century modern wood wicker chairs Bermuda by La Rinascente, 1960s
By La Rinascente
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and wicker chairs Bermuda by La Rinascente, 1960s. Set of 5 chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Italian Woven Wicker Conical Basket Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century basket chair with a conical form, supported by three iron legs with a small
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Iron, Metal

John Risley Lounge Chair Original Vintage Mid Century Modern
Located in Oakville, CT
Original vintage mid-century modern rare John Risley wicker lounge chair. This lounge chair comes
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Wicker lounge chair by Dirk Van Sliedrecht, 1960's, Netherlands
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century armchair with black steel frame and wicker. Netherlands - 1960s Good condition
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Bohemian Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Hollywood Regency Wicker Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of large wicker lounge chairs with two ottomans featuring dramatic printed fabric
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Wicker chair Design Teun Velthuizen for Urotan 1950s Holland
By Teun Velthuizen, Urotan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and rare Wicker chair .Design by Teun Velthuizen for Urotan 1950s Holland Grey Metal wire
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wicker

Large Sculptural Wicker Lounge Chair, France circa 1970
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, Franco Albini
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Sculptural Wicker Lounge Chair, France circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Wicker Chair in the Style of Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of two french chairs in the manner of Mathieu Mate´got, manufactured around 1950.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 High-Backed Metal Woven Chairs
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
. Standing out with its handmade feature, the 4-piece chair set mesmerizes with its high back structure. The
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 High-Backed Metal Woven Chairs
Set of 4 High-Backed Metal Woven Chairs
H 48.43 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Hanging Wicker Rattan Jai Alai Style Basket Scoop Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Chattanooga, TN
friends jealous? Well then this sexy wicker scoop chair hanging from your ceiling should do the trick
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Set of 8 Vintage Mid Century All Wicker Dining room chairs by Lloyd Loom
By Lloyd Loom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 8 Vintage Lloyd Loom All Wicker Dining room chairs. All chairs are in great vintage
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Vintage 1980s English Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Pair of MCM Wicker Seat Metal Base Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-Century Modern white toned armchairs with wicker structured seats and metal bases. Industrial
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wicker

Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base. Good condition with
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Iron

Vintage Italian Wicker Lounge Chairs, Set of 2, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant midcentury italian wicker side chairs or lounge chairs. Timeless and decorative pieces
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker

1960s Dutch Wicker Bucket / Basket Chair with Icelandic Sheepskin-2
By Rohe Noordwolde, Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful Dutch wicker bucket / basket chair made in the 1960's in Holland. Probably by Rohé
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

4 x Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in DE MEERN, NL
passion, each chair boasts a sturdy metal base supporting round wicker tubs, creating an elegant
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Vintage 1950s French Rustic Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Metallic Thread

Pair of Wicker Chairs by Viva del Sud for Casa Bique
By Casa Bique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Italian high backed wicker and wood armchairs date to the early 1980s and they were designed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Foglia Chair by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina, circa 1968, Italy
By Bonaccina
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Foglia lounge chair by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina, circa 1968, Italy. Metal strcture
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wicker

Midcentury Modern Design EGG Basket Wicker Chair set, Italy 1950's
By Roberto Mango
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 'EGG Basket' Wicker Chair set of 3. Made in Italy, 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Wicker Vintage Dining Chairs Karl Fostel Sen's Erben Sonett Vienna 1950
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern wicker vintage set of three dining chairs or patio chairs for indoor and outdoor
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 2 wicker pod chairs from the 60s
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of 2 rattan chairs is in good condition. The wickerwork shows no signs of damage and is
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Wicker

Set of 2 wicker pod chairs from the 60s
Set of 2 wicker pod chairs from the 60s
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
" S Chairs" by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Italy in Wicker Rope 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The famous model "S chair", an iconic and unique Mid Century Modern design by Marzio Cecchi for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

1960s Italian Wicker Dining Chairs by Gian Franco Legler, Set of 6
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six (6) midcentury Italian wicker and iron dining chairs by Gian Franco Legler, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Martin Visser Cantilever Cube Chrome Wicker Modern Lounge Chairs and Tables
By Marcel Breuer, 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
could be repaired and restored. Metal chair decking was cleaned and re-painted. Seats and backs were
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1961 Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rare 514 Original Wicker Lounge Chair with Chrome Base
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Beautiful 514 Sliedregt easy chair in wicker and chrome. This chair is a beautiful piece and fits in many
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker

1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Wicker and metal Lounge Chair by Dirk Van Sliedrecht Mid modern century
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Bruxelles, BE
. The chair’s silhouette is a nod to mid-century design—a period when form and function danced in
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Pair of Wicker Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol for Rougier
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural chairs designed by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol for Edition Rougier
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Dirk van Sliedregt Lounge Chair in Rattan and Metal 1960s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Meer, VAN
Dirk van Sliedregt Easy Chair in Rattan and Metal, The Netherlands, 1960s. This rattan and metal
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Iconic Sixties White Cane Parrot Hanging Chair With Metal Frame By Rohe Noordwolde The Netherlands
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This bamboo & cane hanging chair was produced by Rohe in Noordwolde The Netherlands. Noordwolde a
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Italian Chair by Marzio Cecchi Attributed, 1960s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chair by Marzio Cecchi attributed, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 93 cm; W= 42 cm; D= 55 cm; Height
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Italian Chair by Marzio Cecchi Attributed, 1960s
Italian Chair by Marzio Cecchi Attributed, 1960s
H 36.62 in W 16.54 in D 21.66 in
Italian Pair of "Elios" Folding Chairs by Colle d'Elsa, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
" and they are designed by Colle d'Elsa. The seating and the back of the chairs are made of wicker
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of Four Marzio Cecchi Model 'S' Chairs, Italy
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in New York, NY
The famous model "S chair", an iconic and unique design by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Italian Set of Two Marzio Cecchi S Model Chairs
By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The famous model "S chair", an iconic and unique design by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Italian Set of Two Marzio Cecchi S Model Chairs
Italian Set of Two Marzio Cecchi S Model Chairs
H 50.01 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Franco Legler Basket Chairs
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Munich, DE
3 wicker chairs and one armchair designed in 1951 by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler and produced
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Franco Legler Basket Chairs
Franco Legler Basket Chairs
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Model 587 Chair by Dirk van Sliedregt, Netherlands 1950
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Manufactured in the Netherlands around 1950. The chair, model 587, has a tubular black lacquered metal base
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Wicker Lounge Chair or Armchair 1950s Sweden
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large and decorative Mid-Century Modern wicker lounge chair or armchair. Designed
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Raoul Guys Attributed Dining Chairs Airborne France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
and grips have very nice wicker work. The combination of the wicker and black metal is typical for the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1st Edition Pair of 'PK22' Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic pair of ‘PK22’ easy chairs in natural wicker designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Adjustable Lounge Chair / Ottoman Attributed to Robert Lempereur
By Robert Lempereur
Located in Palm Springs, CA
access to tuck under the chair. Chair was professionally redone in new wicker, the material is called
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Monumental Leather and Rattan Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1970s Monumental swivel easy chair by Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis This chair
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Tropi-Cal Danny Ho Fong and Miller Fong Garden Patio Pair of Chairs
By Danny Ho Fong, Miller Fong
Located in Chicago, IL
Tropi-cal Danny Ho Fong and Miller Fong garden patio pair of chairs As shown there areas where
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Wicker

Hans Eichenberger Swiss Design Dining Chairs
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
4 chairs available from Hans Eichenberger,Switzerland born 1926. The chairs,Saffa HE 103 are made
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Hans Eichenberger Swiss Design Dining Chairs
Hans Eichenberger Swiss Design Dining Chairs
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
1960 Set of 6 "SE 05" Rattan Dining Chairs by Martin Visser For 't Spectrum
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
't Spectrum. The model features a wicker seat and backrest on black square tubular enameled metal
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1960 Set Of 4 "SE 05" Rattan Dining Chairs by Martin Visser For 't Spectrum
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
manufacturer 't Spectrum. The model features a wicker seat and backrest on black square tubular enameled metal
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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Mid Century Wicker Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century wicker metal chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century wicker metal chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, natural fiber and wicker. There are all kinds of mid century wicker metal chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century wicker metal chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern mid century wicker metal chairs are of considerable interest. Gian Franco Legler, Rohe Noordwolde and Tito Agnoli each produced beautiful mid century wicker metal chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid Century Wicker Metal Chairs?

Mid century wicker metal chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $15,500.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.