$325Sale Price / item|20% Off
Old Wooden Straw Country Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
It will be perfect by mixing it with other mismatched chairs or as an occasional chair in a universe where styles are mixed.
Straw, Wood
Mismatched T-Line Rocking Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Arflex
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Black microsuede with rocking chair base. Shorter Chair: 29L 28W 31H 16SH
Fabric
Pair of Milo Baughman style Matched Mismatched Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Pair of Milo Baughman style chrome flatbar lounge chairs. I personally love these two styles together-sexy and quirky at the same time-both have similar statures. The navy...
Chrome, Steel
Antique C1860 Set of Six Mismatched Walnut with Hand Caned Seats Dining Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six Mismatched Mid Victorian walnut dining chairs with caned seats. 5 different designs and a pair of the same make up the set.
Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
$1,119Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs, France, circa 1950
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pretty pair of mismatched vintage chairs: one has a gray / taupe / mottled beige fabric, and the other a multicolored striped fabric.
Fabric, Wood, Beech
$525Sale Price|30% Off
2 Antique Shaker Style Mahogany Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs Rush Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
2 antique Shaker style side chairs. Mismatched set with different ladder back styles.
Rattan, Mahogany
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The stunning white lacquer frames are accented by gold leaf embellished ribbon and swag on the back splats. The upholstery is mismatched on two chairs and has some visible light stai...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 2007 Restored George Smith Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs
By Tom Dixon, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The original idea was to design 6 contemporary mismatching archetypical club chairs, full size silhouettes were sketched on oversize bits of wallpaper and cardboard maquettes cobbled...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Victorian Silver-Plated Napkin Rings Set of Six, Chair Design, England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming and whimsical set of six antique silver-plated napkin ring holders is cleverly crafted in the form of miniature chairs. Four of the holders share one distinct style, wh...
Silver Plate
Harry Bertoia "Bird Chair with Foot Stool" by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bedford, NY
THIS IS A SET OF THREE CHAIRS IN CHROME, (1)LARGE BIRD CHAIR WITH BROWN CUSHION (2) FOOT STOOL (3) SMALLER CHAIR WITH MISMATCHED BASE AND SEAT- STOOL 23 1/2 X 17D- 13 1/2HT= SMALLER...
Chrome
Set of 6 Pollack Dining Chairs
Located in Geneva, IL
Pollack dining chairs set of 6, 4 arm chairs, 2 side chairs, walnut finish, mismatched upholstery.
Wood
Old wooden cane chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden caned chair from the 1920s. It will be perfect by mixing it with other mismatched chairs or as an occasional chair in a universe where styles are mixed.
Rattan, Wood
Vintage bistro chair, France
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Bentwood bistro chair dating from the 1940s. It will be perfect when mixed with other mismatched chairs or as an occasional chair in a world where styles are mixed.
Wood
Vintage Caned Chair by J. Hoffmann, Thonet Editions
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
The chair was produced by Thonet in the 1960s. It will be perfect by mixing it with other mismatched chairs or as an occasional chair in a universe where styles are mixed.
Rattan, Wood
Old Cane Bistro Chair in Wood by Fischel Editions
By Fischel
Located in AIGNAN, FR
The chair will be perfect by mixing it with other mismatched chairs or as an occasional chair in a universe where styles are mixed.
Rattan, Wood
Old cane bistro chair by Thonet editions
By Thonet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
It will be perfect when mixed with other mismatched chairs or as an occasional chair in a world where styles are mixed.
Rattan, Wood
1950's Harlequin Red Metal Outdoor Chairs, Set of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This is a harlequin set of seven mismatched chairs, proving the sum is better than the parts!
Metal
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H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs (2618)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This listing is for one metal table and two metal garden chairs as shown, with mismatched chairs as photographed.
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Two Chairs (2617)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This listing is for one metal table and two metal garden chairs as shown, with mismatched chairs as photographed.
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Four Chairs (2625)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This listing is for one metal table and four metal garden chairs as shown, with mismatched chairs as photographed.
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Four Chairs (2623)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This listing is for one metal table and four metal garden chairs as shown, with mismatched chairs as photographed.
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Four Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This listing is for one metal table and four matching metal garden chairs as shown, with mismatched chairs as listed.
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Four Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This listing is for one metal table and four matching metal garden chairs as shown, with mismatched chairs as listed.
Metal
Howard Style Upholsetered Library Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs by London area furniture makers. Notice mismatching chair feet.
Set of Perfectly Mismatched Iron and Wicker Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful set of wicker and iron scoop chairs with original wicker. Just different enough to be interesting but still cohesive. Each has it's own unique style. The perfect set for a ...
Iron
Set of Four Early 20th Century Mismatched Barrel Back Oak Pub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak pub chairs American chairs in the style of Boling Each chair is slightly mismatched (see all images) but they work we...
Oak
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H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Four Chairs (2614)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This listing is for one metal table and four metal garden chairs as shown, with mismatched chairs as photographed.
Metal
Sold
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Four Chairs (2616)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This listing is for one metal table and four metal garden chairs as shown, with mismatched chairs as photographed.
Metal
Sold
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
1950's Original French Outdoor Table And Chair Set - Four Chairs (2615)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This listing is for one metal table and four metal garden chairs as shown, with mismatched chairs as photographed.
Metal
Paul Frankl Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare pair of 5-strand (mismatched) rattan chairs designed by Paul Frankl upholstered in brushed white denim with matching ottoman upholstered in vintage French fabric.
Rattan
Conjoining Modular Lounge Chairs with Playful Knoll Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Delightful mismatched conjoining modular lounge chairs that are sculptural and modern in design.
Antique Barrel Back Firehouse Windsor Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak Windsor pub chairs American chairs in the style of Boling Each chair is slightly mismatched (see all images) but they work well togeth...
Cane, Oak
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 4 mid century modern dining chairs features mismatched vintage vinyl upholstery and black painted metal legs.
Metal
Sold
H 49.61 in W 28.94 in D 38.98 in
Rare Pair of 2007 George Smith Kilim Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs
By George Smith, Tom Dixon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The original idea was to design 6 contemporary mismatching archetypical club chairs, full size silhouettes were sketched on oversize bits of wallpaper and cardboard maquettes cobbled...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Vintage wooden bar stool by Stella editions, France
By Stella
Located in AIGNAN, FR
It will be perfect around a kitchen island or around a high table by mixing it with other mismatched stools or bar chairs or as an occasional stool in a world where styles are mixed.
Metal
Vintage wooden bar stool by Baumann editions
By Baumann France
Located in AIGNAN, FR
It will be perfect around a kitchen island or around a high table by mixing it with other mismatched stools or bar chairs or as an occasional stool in a world where styles are mixed.
Wood
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H 35.25 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in
MCM Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Chairs Mismatched Pair 1 Slipper & 1 Hoop Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass outdoor chairs 1 slipper and 1 hoop, a mismatched pair. Comprised of spun fiberglass, new black paint, and royal blue vintage throw pillows.
Paint, Fiberglass
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H 36.25 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
Set of Seven Mismatched Thonet Style Bentwood Side Chairs with Cushions
By Michael Thonet
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of seven mismatched Thonet style bentwood side chairs with custom-made cushions.
Bentwood
Eighteenth Century Hand-Carved Irish Chippendale Side/Desk Chair
Located in Highwood, IL
Perfect utilized at a desk, as a dressing chair in the walkin closet or as a great candidate for a set of mismatched awesome antique dining chairs.
Mahogany, Mohair
Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Ant Chairs, Set of 4
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four includes three black lacquered chairs and one natural wood chair. We love this mismatched combination.
Chrome
Joan Rivers Estate Mismatched Garden Chair and Table
Located in New York City, NY
Joan Rivers, estate mismatched garden armchair and table.
Iron
Pair of Chinese Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Slightly mismatched pair of Chinese chairs. One is slightly darker, and missing one rung in the back.
Sold
H 34.25 in W 19 in D 22 in
Vintage 1940s Knotty Pine Habitant Mismatched Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in El Cerrito, CA
These rustic knotty pine chairs from habitant studios are refreshing juxtaposition of rustic materials rendered in a more modern and simplistic shape. With loads of wonderful primiti...
Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 21 in D 21 in
Early 20th Century Antique Mismatched Barrel Back Oak Wood Pub Captain's Chairs
Located in Draper, UT
All are bow-back with a back hand hold. Each chair is slightly mismatched (see all images) but they work well together and the mismatch isn't noticeable unless you look closely and ...
Wood
$495 / item
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seati...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
$5,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 28.38 in D 31 in
Pair Of Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs. This gorgeous pair of mid century modern chrome flat bar lounge chairs retain the original tags as pictured and date to ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Brutlist Chairs Arch Cut-Outs Bobbin Legs
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful Mid-Century Brutlist Chairs with Arch Cut-Outs and Bobbin Legs Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Char...
Oak, Plywood
$2,259 / set
H 32.75 in W 17.75 in D 16.75 in
Set of Six C1840 Half Spindle Back Dining Chairs w Original Yellow Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very special set of six C1840 half spindle dining chairs in original yellow pai t with hand stenciling. Plank seats which are one board all in excellent very tight condition. Beautif...
Hardwood, Paint
$959 / item
H 21 in W 12 in D 17 in
Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Store Counter Bins Signed Duane St NYC
By Empire NY
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of hand decorated large store tins from lower Manhattan C1875. Created by Empire Hardware Co from Duane st NYC. Hand decorated and sold to a local downtown business...
Metal
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