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Postmodern Prototype Chair 1
Postmodern Prototype Chair 1

Postmodern Prototype Chair 1

Located in Surbiton, GB

Unattributed, rare, late 20th century prototype chair. Formed from a steel frame supporting a high

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980
Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980

Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Funny prototype chair with system, circa 1970-1980.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's
Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's

Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare plywood prototype chair circa 1960's designed by an unknown student from the Chicago school of

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Nakashima Styled George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Chair
Nakashima Styled George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Chair

Nakashima Styled George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in Cincinnati, OH

, signed by the artist to the seat bottom in ink and in pencil it states, " prototype chair for Fritz

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Postmodern Prototype Chair
Postmodern Prototype Chair

Postmodern Prototype Chair

Located in Surbiton, GB

An unusual, handmade chair. Unattributed, yet most likely a one of a kind late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Prototype Chair (Left) by Joop Rutjes, ca. 1990
Prototype Chair (Left) by Joop Rutjes, ca. 1990

Prototype Chair (Left) by Joop Rutjes, ca. 1990

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

This striking prototype chair by Dutch architect Joop Rutjes (1937–2017) embodies his post-modern

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Geoffrey Harcourt prototype chair Artifort Netherlands 1970
Geoffrey Harcourt prototype chair Artifort Netherlands 1970

Geoffrey Harcourt prototype chair Artifort Netherlands 1970

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Extremely special and rare prototype of the 508 lounge chair by Geoffrey Harcourt manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988

Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988

By Martin Visser

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare prototype side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk 1988

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

“Giraffe” Sculptural Prototype Chair by Architect, France, c. 1960
“Giraffe” Sculptural Prototype Chair by Architect, France, c. 1960

“Giraffe” Sculptural Prototype Chair by Architect, France, c. 1960

Located in PARIS, FR

A unique sculptural chair prototype known as the “Giraffe,” designed by a French architect, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor
Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor

Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor

By MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Doornspijk, NL

MOOOI in Amsterdam in 2005. The chrome has a flower pattern. This chair never actually went into

Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Hand Made Prototype Chair, One of a Kind
Mid Century Modern Hand Made Prototype Chair, One of a Kind

Mid Century Modern Hand Made Prototype Chair, One of a Kind

Located in Lutz, FL

prototype lounge chair is made of solid oak and cleverly designed and assembled with oak dowels and clips

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair
Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair

Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This set of five minimalist chairs was designed during the 1960s. It is probably a prototype made

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci
Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci

Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci

By Jonathan Nesci

Located in Chicago, IL

Two prototype chairs in powder coated steel for the Sol Chair by Jonathan Nesci for Volume Gallery

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985
Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985

Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985

By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier

Located in Stockholm, SE

particular example is a prototype from Pallucco of the later limited edition of chairs ever produced. In good

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Frank Gehry Prototype Accent Chair, 1970s Los Angeles
Frank Gehry Prototype Accent Chair, 1970s Los Angeles

Frank Gehry Prototype Accent Chair, 1970s Los Angeles

By Frank Gehry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extremely rare cardboard prototype chair for Frank Gehry from the estate of Margot Alofsin, an

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Rattan and Iron Chair
Rattan and Iron Chair

Rattan and Iron Chair

$950Sale Price|47% Off

Rattan and Iron Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

iron frame. One of a kind, prototype chair. Very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Corner Chairs

Materials

Iron

Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8
Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8

Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8

By Tecno, Jean-Michel Wilmotte

Located in Brescia, IT

. This prototype chair is part of a commission created as public seating for the Rizhelien wing of the

Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair
Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair

Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair

By Gregg Fleishman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s Lumabrest Prototype Chair by Gregg Fleishman. This conversation starter is an incredibly

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pierre Paulin prototype Blub lounge chair, Artifort 1971. Rare opportunity to own a one of a

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass

2 Rare Prototype Italian Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs, Joe Colombo, 1970
2 Rare Prototype Italian Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs, Joe Colombo, 1970

2 Rare Prototype Italian Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs, Joe Colombo, 1970

By Joe Colombo

Located in New York, NY

2 Rare Prototype Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs attributed to Joe Colombo

Category

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

Materials

Enamel, Stainless Steel

Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric
Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric

Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric

By Knoll, Bill Stephens

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A prototype chair and ottoman designed by Bill Stephens in the 1960s. A great space age fiberglass

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Ann Getty's original antique reproduction prototype, c.1810 French Empire Chair
Ann Getty's original antique reproduction prototype, c.1810 French Empire Chair

Ann Getty's original antique reproduction prototype, c.1810 French Empire Chair

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ann Getty's original c.1810 antique prototype chair that craftsman and antique dealer Louis Rossi

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pre Pop Chair, prototype, 1960s
Pre Pop Chair, prototype, 1960s

Pre Pop Chair, prototype, 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Egå, DK

The Pre Pop Chair, designed by the legendary Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, is a rare and highly

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970
Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970

Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Iconic Zigzag chair prototype Netherlands, 1970 73,5 x 39 x 39,5 cm Iconic chair composed by four

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chicago, IL

Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype
Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype

Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype

By George Nelson

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare prototype of the coconut chair by Georges Nelson for Herman Miller, 1955. Fiberglass shell

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather
Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather

By Sauerbruch Hutton

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Model Munich chair designed by Sauerbruch Hutton. Manufactured by ClassiCon. This object is a

Category

Early 2000s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson. This

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954
Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Camden, ME

Finland. This prototype of the Congo chair comes from the estate of Ilmari Tapiovaara. Rare. In very

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s

Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s

By Pierluigi Ghianda

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Rocking chair Prototype handmade and designed by the important Italian craftsman Pierluigi Ghianda

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960
Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960

Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960. Solid pine construction later

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

Located in Forest, BE

Very unique handmade aluminum tubular and leather chair. the dimensions are smaller than a regular

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Prototype - Red Scandy Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera
Prototype - Red Scandy Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera

Prototype - Red Scandy Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera

By Fabiaan Van Severen

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

chair is a prototype and comes from the interior of Fabiaan Van Severen himself. The lounge chair is

Category

Early 2000s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair
1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair

1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz Topiary Collection stacking cafe chair prototype with a black

Category

1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair
Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair

Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

backrest are stretched between seat-poles. As a chair with a specific expression and history, it becomes

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Prototype "Leonardo" Dining Chairs by Gabriele Centazzo
Set of Six Prototype "Leonardo" Dining Chairs by Gabriele Centazzo

Set of Six Prototype "Leonardo" Dining Chairs by Gabriele Centazzo

By Gabriele Centazzo , Valcucine

Located in Roma, RM

These chairs were made in 2012 as prototypes for a new line of furnishings for Valcucine. The

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

prototype with mesh upholstery. This is a marvelous and rare example of a 2002 collection dining chair. The

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton

Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Munich, DE

This is an unique pre production prototype of the 270F lounge chair by Verner Panton. This chair

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn
Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn

Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn

By Niall O'Flynn

Located in New York, NY

Original pre-production prototype of a wire mesh metal desk chair by Niall O'Flynn shown at the New

Category

Late 20th Century Irish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s
VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s

VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s

By VG New Trend

Located in La xara, VC

presented is a unique piece from the 80s! prototype of the current model. CALLA VG furniture represents

Category

1990s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

Robin Day James Bond movies leather Prototype with WORKING Audio system , 1960s
Robin Day James Bond movies leather Prototype with WORKING Audio system , 1960s

Robin Day James Bond movies leather Prototype with WORKING Audio system , 1960s

By Robin Day, Hille

Located in La xara, VC

. Large prototype with an original chrome metal reinforcement supporting the entire structure! German

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jordan Mozer Lounge Chairs, 2 pairs
Jordan Mozer Lounge Chairs, 2 pairs

Jordan Mozer Lounge Chairs, 2 pairs

By Jordan Mozer

Located in New York, NY

Pair or set of 4 Jordan Mozer prototype lounge chairs with Art Nouveau influenced trim. The sinuous

Category

20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair Steph Simon France 1950s
Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair Steph Simon France 1950s

Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair Steph Simon France 1950s

By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Japan in the late 1940s, the first prototype of the Méribel chair later became a defining piece of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red
Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red

Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in 1934, this chair had three prototypes before finally coming to this version No. 4. This

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unique Painted Handmade Sculpture Chair Dilmos Edizioni Colorful Geometric
Unique Painted Handmade Sculpture Chair Dilmos Edizioni Colorful Geometric

Unique Painted Handmade Sculpture Chair Dilmos Edizioni Colorful Geometric

By Monica Taverniti, Dilmos Edizioni

Located in Milan, IT

Unique painted prototype of a wooden chair, entirely handmade by the author. The abstract and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint

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Prototype Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the prototype chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every prototype chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a prototype chair, we have 88 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the prototype chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A prototype chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one prototype chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rob Edley Welborn, ClassiCon and Gruppo Alchimia produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Prototype Chair?

Prices for a prototype chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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