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Mirage Chair

Mirage Collection, Chair 5, by Guillermo Santoma
By Guillermo Santomà
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Material: Glass Dimension: 74 x 54 x 54 cm Edition: 1/1 2016
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Glass

Mirage Collection, Chair 5, by Guillermo Santoma
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
21st Century Mirage Dining Chair Brushed Silver Steel Genuine Leather Bouclé
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
illusionary allure, a well-designed dining chair can mesmerize and elevate a room's ambiance. Like a mirage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

21st Century Mirage Bar Chair Aged Brushed Brass Genuine Leather Bouclé
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
illusionary allure, a well-designed dining chair can mesmerize and elevate a room's ambiance. Like a mirage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Glass Chair Three by Guillermo Santoma
By Guillermo Santomà
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Santomà (1984). For his exhibition Mirage at Etage Projects he exhibits beautifully shaped glass chairs in
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Cut Glass

Glass Chair Three by Guillermo Santoma
Glass Chair Three by Guillermo Santoma
H 33.27 in W 14.77 in D 15.56 in
Jordan Mozer Canter’s Chairs, a Pair
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in 2003 for the modern Canter’s Restaurant/Deli located in the Mirage TI, Hotel and Resort
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Camel Teddy Bear C. 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of swiveling lounge chairs Model 303A by Harvey Probber is Mid Century Modern royalty
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Brazilian Wood & Beige Wool Bouclè MP-163 Earth Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
sofas, armchairs and tables; and the MP-163 armchair (1976), better known as the “Earth Chair”. By using
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Modern Chinoiserie Set of 8 Marge Carson Custom Dining Chairs in Tortoise Finish
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
upscale Rancho Mirage estate. Set of 8 chairs include 6 armless modern Ming style chairs with beautiful
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Elegance Oval Garden Dining Tables
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
designs. Crafted from a multi-step powder-coated aluminum and finished in white. Matching chairs are
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
art collection. Mountain Modern Chalet. Santa Fe Adobe Ranch. Rancho Mirage Desert Modern Glam. Yup
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Marble Dining Table with Oval Glass Tabletop
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
some great, shimmering desert mirage. Each table in the collection is individually carved to order
Category

2010s British Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Marble Dining Table with Oval Glass Tabletop
Marble Dining Table with Oval Glass Tabletop
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 106.3 in
Modern Black Italian Marble Dining Table, Bespoke Design
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
American mid-West, as if seen inverted in some great, shimmering desert mirage. Each table in the
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2010s British Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

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PM Italian Silverplate & Brass Coffee Service
By PM Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A very fine silver plated and brass coffee service signed PM Italy. The set includes the coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl and serving tray.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Leonor Fini Signed Framed Lithograh Print Femme Avec Cheveux Rouge, circa 1970s
By Leonor Fini
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful lithographic print by Argentinian-born Italian surrealist painter, designer, illustrator, and author Leonor Fini titled "Femme Avec Cheveux Rouge". Leonor Fini was a...
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Lounge Chair by Cini Boeri
By FIAM, Cini Boeri
Located in New York, NY
ARMCHAIR IN CURVED GLASS Monolithic chair in 12 mm-thick curved glass. “ I would never have thought of making a chair from glass… My initial distrust of an idea which seemed quite u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Glass

Leda Armchair, Sculpture Inspired by Salvador Dali “Femme á la téte rose” 1935
By Salvador Dalí­, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Taken from “Femme á la téte rose,” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for this sculpture to be made as a three dimensional piece, remaining faithful to every detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Leonor Fini Signed Framed Beautiful Lithograph Print Deux Femmes, circa 1970s
By Leonor Fini
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful lithographic print by Argentinian-born Italian surrealist painter, designer, illustrator, and author Leonor Fini titled "Deux Femmes". Leonor Fini was arguably the m...
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Italian Empire Furniture, 1800-1843
By Enrico Colle
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli, first edition, 1998 This volume illustrates the singular and highly original direction that the Empire style took in Italy during the period of French rule a...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Italian Empire Furniture, 1800-1843
Italian Empire Furniture, 1800-1843
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 2 in
Vintage Rare Scandinavian Craft Geometric Trivets by Kaija Aarikka
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large 11 1/4 x 6 in. Medium 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. Small 5 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. An ingenious and unusual wooden and metal wire rod trivet from the Finnish designer Kaija Aarikka. The Aarikk...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Armchair model "Leda" Black Edition by Salvador Dalí Spanish Surrealism
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Barcelona, ES
Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for this sculpture to be made as a three dimensional piece, remaining faithful to ever...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Armchair model "Leda" By Salvador Dalí Spanish surrealist 20th century design
By Salvador Dalí­, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model "Leda" Structure in polished cast brass varnish. Salvador Dali Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Brass chair model "Leda" by Salvador Dalí surrealist design
By Salvador Dalí­, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model "Leda" Structure in polished cast brass varnish. Salvador Dali Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Leda Low Table Sculpture After Salvador Dali, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dali
By BD Barcelona Design, Salvador Dalí­
Located in Brooklyn, NY
During the 1030s in Paris, Salvador Dali surrounded himself with a circle of friends involved in the application of art to varied disciplines, above and beyond the study of pure pict...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Italian Black Pink Blue Circle Murano Glass Room Divider/Screen
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
This customizable Murano glass curtain in black, amethyst, clear, gray and aqua tints worked with avventurina, a contemporary work of art as a very decorative solution for a screen o...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Nickel, Brass, Aluminum, Metal

Mid-Century Brass Wall Mount Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern wall art featuring sculpted brass concentric circles. Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"Leda" Armchair Sculpture by Salvador Dalí 20th Century Surrealist design
By BD Barcelona Design, Salvador Dalí­
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model "Leda" Structure in polished cast brass varnish. Salvador Dali Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for thi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Brass armchair model "Leda" By Salvador Dalí 20th Century Spanish design
By BD Barcelona Design, Salvador Dalí­
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model "Leda" Structure in polished cast brass varnish. Salvador Dali Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

"Sahale Vertices", Minimalist Abstract Metal Sculpture, Aluminum Painted White
By Michael Enn Sirvet
Located in New York, NY
"Sahale Vertices" Minimalist Abstract Metal Sculpture by Michael Enn Sirvet White powder-coated aluminum Towers measure: 92" x 43" x 17" and 100" x 8" x 19" About Michael Enn Sirvet...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

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Cantering Lounge Chair, Leather / Cast Aluminium, Jordan Mozer, USA, 2003-2018
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Baldwin, the CEO of Mirage. This chair is an updated variation of the original. SMALL BATCH STUDIO
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cantering Lounge Chair, Wool Flannel / Cast Aluminum, Jordan Mozer, USA, 2003/18
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Jordan Mozer (b. 1958), Cantering Lounge Chair, Grey Wool Flannel / Patinated Cast Aluminum , Made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mirage Collection Chair 4 by Guillermo Santoma
By Guillermo Santomà
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mirage Collection chair 4. Material: Cut and polished glass. Dimension: 83.5 x 41 x 38 cm
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Glass

Mirage Collection Chair 4 by Guillermo Santoma
Mirage Collection Chair 4 by Guillermo Santoma
H 32.88 in W 16.15 in D 14.97 in
Glass Chair 2 by Guillermo Santoma
By Guillermo Santomà
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Santomà (1984). For his exhibition Mirage at Etage Projects he exhibits beautifully shaped glass chairs in
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Glass

Glass Chair 2 by Guillermo Santoma
Glass Chair 2 by Guillermo Santoma
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 13.59 in
Glass Chair 1 by Guillermo Santoma
By Guillermo Santomà
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Santomà (1984). For his exhibition Mirage at Etage Projects he exhibits beautifully shaped glass chairs in
Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Glass

Glass Chair 1 by Guillermo Santoma
Glass Chair 1 by Guillermo Santoma
H 30.52 in W 18.31 in D 18.71 in
Set of Chairs by William "Billy" Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These chairs were designed by William Haines for the Philadelphia home of Walter and Lenore
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Chairs by William "Billy" Haines
Set of Chairs by William "Billy" Haines
H 32.75 in W 33 in D 26 in
Pair Steve Chase Leather "Queen Mary" Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco inspired club chairs from the Rancho Santa Fe residence of Joan Kroc, owner of McDonald's
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Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Custom Swiveling "Seniah" Chairs by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful pair of custom ledgeback swiveling "Seniah" club chairs designed by William Haines for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Custom Swiveling "Seniah" Chairs by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful pair of custom ledgeback swiveling "Seniah" club chairs designed by William Haines for
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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Tufted Velvet and Chrome Cantilver Club Chairs Pair
By Pace Collection, Emilio Pucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These vintage Italian modern chairs are a work of art. They obtain their original antique velvet in
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Italian Design Modern Tufted Velvet and Chrome Cantilver Club Chairs Pair
By Pace Collection, Emilio Pucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These vintage Italian modern chairs are a work of art. They obtain their original antique velvet in
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Pair of Modern Brass Barrel Swivel Chairs in Original Designer Fabric
By Martin Brattrud
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These chairs have the most amazing print on them. They are in subtle tones with a silver metallic
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1990s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Pair of Vintage J Robert Scott Opera Chairs with SSL "Number One" Fabric
By Sally Sirkin Lewis, J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This set of two Essex Opera chairs designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott came from the
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Set of Four J Robert Scott Essex Opera Side Chairs from Sinatra Estate
By Sally Sirkin Lewis, J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This set of four Essex Opera chairs designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott came from the
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Vintage 1980s North American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Rare Set of 6 80s Italian Modern Dining Chairs by Cattelan Italia
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a multi million dollar art collector's rancho mirage desert estate, a set of gorgeous bucket
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sexy A. Rudin Modern Game or Dining Chairs Steve Chase Designed Estate
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chase for a upscale Rancho Mirage Estate, The chairs are in a beautiful neutral high end chennile, with
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Pink and Black Bohemian Ikat Print Upholstered Set of 8 Dining Chairs
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These beautiful dining chairs were custom-made for a high-end residence in Rancho Mirage California
Category

1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

19th Century French Wooden Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wooden and wicker chairs from 19th century, France. Pleasing floral patterning ripples
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Wicker

19th Century French Wooden Chairs, a Pair
19th Century French Wooden Chairs, a Pair
H 37.4 in W 22.4 in D 18.5 in
The Rudolph Collection: Pair of Oak, Bone, and Suede Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of golden oak, bone, suede and polished chrome chairs. Signed "The Rudolph Collection. Sold as
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Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Twelve Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Kraines Rancho Mirage, CA. Set includes 12 chairs, no tables. Matching dining tables shown are also
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20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

J. Robert Scott Dining Chairs and Table from Barbara Marx Sinatra Estate
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Out of the estate in Rancho Mirage of the late Barbara Marx Sinatra is this dining room set. It is
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20th Century American Dining Room Sets

Iconic 1980s Steve Chase Chrome and Fossilized Granite Game or Dining Table
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a dynamic 1980s Rancho Mirage Estate in Rancho Mirage, CA entirely designed by the late Steve
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Game Tables

Modern Dining Room Set for 8 by Marge Carson in Tortoise Lacquer, Glass & Bronze
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This amazing custom made set made by Marge Carson for a very upscale Rancho Mirage estate. Included
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott Modern Sofa
By J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This sofa designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott came from an upscale Rancho Mirage
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas

Set of Ten Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Armchairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The set consists of all armchairs or occasional chairs with gracefully curved arms measuring 25 inches
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20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Armchair by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
stained legs in a classic Haines silhouette. This model chair was also used for the interiors at
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Armchair by William Haines
Armchair by William Haines
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 29 in
Custom Loose Cushion Sofa Designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
residence of Leonore & Walter Annenberg in Rancho Mirage, CA outside of Palm Springs. This sofa is set on
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Custom Loose Cushion Sofa Designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
residence of Leonore & Walter Annenberg in Rancho Mirage, CA outside of Palm Springs. This sofa is set on
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Wood

Steve Chase Custom Marshmallow Tufted L Shape Sectional Sofa Made by a Rudin
By Steve Chase, A. Rudin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
for his iconic upholstered pieces including sofas, beds and chairs. On the top of the list, are the
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas

Seniah Club Chair and Ottoman by Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This handsome chair and ottoman originally designed for "Sunnylands" in Rancho Mirage, CA has been
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Slipper Chairs with Matching Ottoman in Chic Metallic Embroidered Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This three-piece set consists of a matching pair of slipper chairs with a shared ottoman very much
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Slipper Chairs

Set of 8 Designer Custom Made Modern Dining Chairs from Steve Chase Estate
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These chairs came from a amazing Rancho Mirage Estate that was so over the top in luxury and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Twelve Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve neoclassical style aluminum garden patio dining chairs made by Brown Jordan
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Patio Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Group of four neoclassical style garden patio set including a settee, lounge chair, and two
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20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eight CAB Side Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, circa 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mirage and have seen little use; therefore this grouping is in excellent condition. The chairs are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs attributed to Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. They swivel and sit on a set on painted wooden legs. The chairs came out of an estate in Rancho Mirage
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Pair of Swiveling Club Chairs in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
pattern. The chairs were acquired from the estate of an art collector in Rancho Mirage, California.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

6 Custom Michael Taylor Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Executed in a painted finish. From a Rancho Mirage estate.
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

A striking pair of "Tumbling Block" armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Angeles. This particular pair of chairs were the beginning of a group that were fabricated in 2010 and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge or Armchairs, Commissioned
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings and commissioned for the White Shadows estate
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Mirage Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mirage chair for your home. A mirage chair — often made from glass, carrara marble and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage mirage chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mirage chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mirage chair, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Duffy London, Guillermo Santomà and American Leather each produced at least one beautiful mirage chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mirage Chair?

Prices for a mirage chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $92,414, while the average can fetch as much as $3,819.

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.