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Rare Monoxyle Chair of Swedish Primitive Style
Located in Buxton, GB
primitive style, it would be a perfect fit for any room in your home. The chair is of a tree stump carved
Category

20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Monoxyle Chair of Swedish Primitive Style
Rare Monoxyle Chair of Swedish Primitive Style
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
French Primitive Artist’s Chair, c. 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Primitive Artist’s Chair, c. 1950 Wood, enamel, Blue/Green/Grey Red Letters
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Paint

French Primitive Artist’s Chair, c. 1950
French Primitive Artist’s Chair, c. 1950
H 32.5 in W 13.25 in D 12.5 in
Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Pine

Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Pine

Danish Modern Brutalist Lounge Rustic Primitive Chairs in Oak Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Oak Rustic Primitive Chunky Chairs. Stunning Sculpted design. Solid oak.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Primitive Chair by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Primitive Chair designed by Newanderthal for Superego Editions. All made by hand as a sculpture in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rubber

Set of six primitive chairs in solid oak
By Atelier Marolles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of six carved solid oak chairs attributed to Jean Touret
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of six primitive chairs in solid oak
Set of six primitive chairs in solid oak
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic primitive stump chair made in one piece of solid wood. Seat reupholstered in great
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood

Set of Four Primitive Chairs in Patinated Oak, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of four primitive chairs in patinated oak, France 1950s. Set of four primitive chairs in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Primitive Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hand-crafted Primitive Design Solid Wood Pair of Chairs, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Hand-crafted Primitive Design Solid Wood Pair of Chairs, 1950s, Italy Wear consistent with age and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Pair of Cherrywood Side Chairs in the Manner of Jean Touret
By Jean Touret
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fabulous pair of primitive cherrywood chairs in worn original finish reminiscent of Jean Touret
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Primitive West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
. Perfect as a decorative chair for modern interior. "Wabi-sabi is the view or thought of finding beauty in
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury primitive rustic Pair of Chairs Stools Style Perriand Les Arcs, 1950s
By Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury pair of chairs or stools attributed to Charlotte Perriand attributed to the manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Handcrafted Organic Highback Naga Chair in Solid Teak, Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Odense, DK
One of a kind charming authentic primitive stump chair made in a single solid hardwood. Hand carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. A beautiful brutalist
Category

Vintage 1910s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Swedish Child Stool early-18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Swedish Child Stool early-18th century Made of Pine wood and the backrest is made of
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Pine

Primitive Swedish Child Stool early-18th century
Primitive Swedish Child Stool early-18th century
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
beautiful wabi sabi object with a fine patina. Perfect as a decorative chair for modern interior. "Wabi
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Vintage Primitive Rocker by Angel Pazmino
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique dowel construction. A stylish Primitive modern chair in any setting. Please confirm item location
Category

Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Leather

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this hand made antique bamboo ‘ lazy’ chair. The back rest tilts and the arms
Category

Vintage 1940s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Bamboo

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Colonial Low Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak framed colonial chair with lovely patina. Hand-carved feet and restored hand-woven
Category

Vintage 1940s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina and details on the arms and legs of this hand carved teak chair. Circa 1950. Full
Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bamboo Wood Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful old bamboo handmade into this Primitive chair. Did you know that in Indonesia bamboo is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Decorative Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Unique hand carved decorative teak chair from th island of Bali. Full dimensions; 27" wide x 19
Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Stunning hand carved teak arm chair with beautiful patina. The front legs and arm rests are
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category

Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category

Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Colonial teak and rattan chairs. Set of 3 available. The price reflects one chair. Own
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Aged Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique chair or side table. Beautiful aged teak with lovely patina. Full dimensions; 25" wide x 15
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair Italian Early Modern / Brutalist Lacquered Wood Armchairs / Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Timeless pair of handmade lacquered wood chairs. These rare pieces have both a primitive brutalist
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Wood

Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated
Located in Wallkill, NY
Great set of six paint decorated rush seat chairs.. True antique primitive pieces that came out my
Category

Antique 1820s American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Wooden Chair or Side Table, Ivory Coast
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 19th century hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Rare
Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Oracle Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Chair by kar Dimensions: W 38 x D 56 x H 97 cm Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss. Oracle bone
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oracle Chair by kar
Oracle Chair by kar
H 38.19 in W 14.97 in D 22.05 in
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Mohair Velvet
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
Chair Eclipse by Antoine Maurice
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair Eclipse by Antoine Maurice Dimensions: W 120 x D 85 x H 55 cm Materials: Solid oak beams
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chair Eclipse by Antoine Maurice
Chair Eclipse by Antoine Maurice
H 21.66 in W 33.47 in D 47.25 in
Geomorphic Chair by Christian Zahr
Located in Geneve, CH
Geomorphic chair by Christian Zahr Dimensions: W 38 x D 38 x H 80 cm Materials: Cement- Sand
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs

Materials

Cement

Geomorphic Chair by Christian Zahr
Geomorphic Chair by Christian Zahr
H 31.5 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Ignis Ossium Sculptural Chair by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
Ignis Ossium sculptural chair by Acoocooro Dimensions: W 46 x D 56 x H 115 cm, seat height 45 cm
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Ignis Ossium Sculptural Chair by Acoocooro
Ignis Ossium Sculptural Chair by Acoocooro
H 45.28 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
(7) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of seven Danish midcentury dining side chairs by designer Henning Kjaernulf, well-renowned
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Art Populaire Tripod Chairs, Set of Two
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Solid elm wooden Art Populaire chairs, France 1960s. Beautiful primitive tripod chairs out of dark
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

French Art Populaire Tripod Chairs, Set of Two
French Art Populaire Tripod Chairs, Set of Two
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Licitra Chairs by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 licitra chairs by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 4 Licitra Chairs by Pietro Franceschini
Set of 4 Licitra Chairs by Pietro Franceschini
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
Set of 2 Licitra Chairs by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Licitra chairs by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 2 Licitra Chairs by Pietro Franceschini
Set of 2 Licitra Chairs by Pietro Franceschini
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
Booham Chair by Daniel Boddam
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret, the Booham Chair imbues both a primitive and contemporary edge. Its
Category

2010s Australian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Booham Chair by Daniel Boddam
Booham Chair by Daniel Boddam
H 275.6 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
Mid-20TH Century Pinewood and Rush Chairs, France 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These chairs are made of a sturdy pine wood frame and have a traditional rush seating. The style is
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Pine

Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
By Joost Dingemans, Marten van Middelkoop
Located in Geneve, CH
Mother of pearl chair Sustainable design: Plastic waste into timeless design...? - Measures: L 48
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
H 29.34 in W 21.46 in D 18.9 in
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
most famous item of all Perriand items. That stool is very simple, almost primitive. Reminding to the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Paul McCobb Dining Chairs for Planner Group, Set of 4 Mid Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wallkill, NY
decorating ideas, from primitives, Machine age, Mid-Century Modern and many pieces of art. Any questions feel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Charlotte Perriand High Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
of the most famous items of all Perriand items. That stool is very simple, almost primitive
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of 6 Plywood and Iron Chairs in the Manner of Bruce Gueswel
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of 6 plywood and iron post-modern industrial style dining height chairs in the manner of Bruce
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Axel Einar Hjorth - Utö Dining Chair - produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hasselt, VLI
unique and primitive modernism. Marked by conscious construction aesthetics, these chairs highlight
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Painted Pair of Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Chair
Located in Wallkill, NY
decorating pieces that range from Primitive, Farmhouse, Rustic, Machine age, Mid-Century Modern and
Category

Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of model F675 chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Specs: Walnut (oil finish), Hardwood Frame, High Grade Commercial Fabric Yardage: 5 Yards (1 chair
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody Danish lounge chair for Craft Associates furniture Lawrence Peabody Danish
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Paulin Butterfly F675 lounge chair Artifort 1960s, 1st ed., rare patina
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
," while he sought to innovate in the then-primitive field of chair manufacture. His career reached heights
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel

(6) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Oak Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of six Danish midcentury dining side chairs by designer Henning Kjaernulf, well-renowned for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Modern Primitive Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic modern primitive chair available at 1stDibs. Each modern primitive chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modern primitive chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right modern primitive chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made modern primitive chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chuck Burdick, Les Arcs and Sabena are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modern Primitive Chair?

A modern primitive chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,995, while the lowest priced sells for $798 and the highest can go for as much as $8,800.

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.

Questions About Modern Primitive Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.