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Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design

Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design

Located in Geneve, CH

curiously – it is also on display at The Workers Museum in Copenhagen. This chair was designed specifically

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Contemporary Chair '9.5°' by Rasmus B. Fex X FRAMA, Black Ash
Contemporary Chair '9.5°' by Rasmus B. Fex X FRAMA, Black Ash

Contemporary Chair '9.5°' by Rasmus B. Fex X FRAMA, Black Ash

By Rasmus B. Fex, Frama

Located in Paris, IDF

9.5° Chair by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Rasmus B.Fex and FRAMA Studio Material / Color : Ash

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

Luxury Crystal & Wood Decorative Armchair – Modern Accent Statement Chair
Luxury Crystal & Wood Decorative Armchair – Modern Accent Statement Chair

Luxury Crystal & Wood Decorative Armchair – Modern Accent Statement Chair

By DAINTE INC

Located in Monroe, NY

radiant crystal, clear acrylic, and authentic birch wood. Designed with museum-quality artistry, the chair

Category

2010s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rodney Kinsman Omstak Stackable Chairs for Bieffeplast, White, 1972, Set of 4
Rodney Kinsman Omstak Stackable Chairs for Bieffeplast, White, 1972, Set of 4

Rodney Kinsman Omstak Stackable Chairs for Bieffeplast, White, 1972, Set of 4

By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast

Located in Vicenza, IT

Philadelphia Museum of Art. These chairs are finished in white and retain their original materials and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mikado Dining Chairs Design Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen by Fredericia
Mikado Dining Chairs Design Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen by Fredericia

Mikado Dining Chairs Design Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen by Fredericia

By Fredericia, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, Johannes Foersom

Located in Munich, Bavaria

chair is part of the design collection of the Design Museum Danmark. The chairs are based on a

Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

Set of Six Green Philippe Stark "Louis 20" Chairs
Set of Six Green Philippe Stark "Louis 20" Chairs

Set of Six Green Philippe Stark "Louis 20" Chairs

By Philippe Starck, Vitra

Located in Napa, CA

permanent collection of MoMA and numerous international museum collections. Chair is no longer in production

Category

1990s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chairs
Set of Four 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chairs

Set of Four 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chairs

By Thomas Roberts

Located in Troy, NY

Cassilis. A pair of almost identical chairs are in the Cleveland Museum of Art and an other one is in the

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

"Quinta" Dining Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 4
"Quinta" Dining Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 4

"Quinta" Dining Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 4

By Alias, Mario Botta

Located in Argelato, BO

spatial volumes of his buildings, such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Each chair is

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Vintage Selene Chairs By Vico Magistretti For Artemide, 1960s/1970s
Pair Of Vintage Selene Chairs By Vico Magistretti For Artemide, 1960s/1970s

Pair Of Vintage Selene Chairs By Vico Magistretti For Artemide, 1960s/1970s

By Artemide, Vico Magistretti

Located in Bristol, GB

MID CENTURY ITALIAN STACKING DINING CHAIRS An iconic design by well-renowned Italian architect

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915
Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915

Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in Brescia, Brescia

century. A true museum-worthy artifact, this chair embodies timeless craftsmanship and innovation. The

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

6 Danish chairs in teak, caning and leather, model FD 187 Arne Vodder 1956.
6 Danish chairs in teak, caning and leather, model FD 187 Arne Vodder 1956.

6 Danish chairs in teak, caning and leather, model FD 187 Arne Vodder 1956.

By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

) and is listed in the archives of the Design Museum Denmark. These exceptionally graceful chairs are

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

1960 Wood Chair Natural Walnut, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style
1960 Wood Chair Natural Walnut, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style

1960 Wood Chair Natural Walnut, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

, Designmuseum Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich. 1960 Wood Chair in Mid-Century Modern style

Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1960 Wood Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style
1960 Wood Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style

1960 Wood Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

, Designmuseum Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich. 1960 Wood Chair in Mid-Century Modern style

Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Moooi Smoke Chair '2004' by Maarten Baas, Dutch Design, Post-Modern
Moooi Smoke Chair '2004' by Maarten Baas, Dutch Design, Post-Modern

Moooi Smoke Chair '2004' by Maarten Baas, Dutch Design, Post-Modern

By Maarten Baas, Moooi

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

& Albert Museum and the Groninger Museum. The listed chair is in a lovely pre-owned condition and still

Category

Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

The Iconic Royal Blue MZO Chair in Beechwood by Mazo Design
The Iconic Royal Blue MZO Chair in Beechwood by Mazo Design

The Iconic Royal Blue MZO Chair in Beechwood by Mazo Design

Located in Geneve, CH

design. However – more curiously – it is also on display at The Workers Museum in Copenhagen. This chair

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

The Iconic Black Stained MZO Chairs in Beechwood by Mazo Design
The Iconic Black Stained MZO Chairs in Beechwood by Mazo Design

The Iconic Black Stained MZO Chairs in Beechwood by Mazo Design

Located in Geneve, CH

design. However – more curiously – it is also on display at The Workers Museum in Copenhagen. This chair

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Jacques Adnet Rocking Chairs, France, 1950's
Jacques Adnet Rocking Chairs, France, 1950's

Jacques Adnet Rocking Chairs, France, 1950's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Museum quality adnet rocking chairs with perfect patina, the skis of the rockers are pristine due

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

pieces achieving record prices at auction and residing in prestigious museums worldwide. These chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Set of 2 Iconic Royal Blue MZO Chairs in Beechwood by Mazo Design
Set of 2 Iconic Royal Blue MZO Chairs in Beechwood by Mazo Design

Set of 2 Iconic Royal Blue MZO Chairs in Beechwood by Mazo Design

Located in Geneve, CH

design. However – more curiously – it is also on display at The Workers Museum in Copenhagen. This chair

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Pair of swivel chairs upholstered in light leather
Pair of swivel chairs upholstered in light leather

Pair of swivel chairs upholstered in light leather

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

exklusiven Möbelstück, das sowohl funktional als auch ästhetisch ansprechend ist. Swivel chairs Museums

Category

2010s European Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

the chair. The chair is In fully original and museum worthy, unused condition. The chair has its

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Alf Svensson Domus Easy Chair by DUX, Vintage Birch & Fabric, Sweden
Alf Svensson Domus Easy Chair by DUX, Vintage Birch & Fabric, Sweden

Alf Svensson Domus Easy Chair by DUX, Vintage Birch & Fabric, Sweden

By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Kangasala, FI

Amazingly well preserved museum quality domus chair design by Alf Svensson. Manufactured by DUX in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Rare pair of Gothic Revival chairs by Victor Aimone 19th century Dragons knights
Rare pair of Gothic Revival chairs by Victor Aimone 19th century Dragons knights

Rare pair of Gothic Revival chairs by Victor Aimone 19th century Dragons knights

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

. A rare and museum-worthy pair, these Victor Aimone lounge chairs represent the pinnacle of 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Organic Vintage Sculptural Red Lounge Chair by Achille & Piero Castiglioni 1960s
Organic Vintage Sculptural Red Lounge Chair by Achille & Piero Castiglioni 1960s

Organic Vintage Sculptural Red Lounge Chair by Achille & Piero Castiglioni 1960s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Vienna, AT

spaces. San Luca was exhibited in many international exhibitions and museums. The lounge chair shows

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark

Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

head.The frame is beautifully detailed. This is a museum-quality chair in excellent condition with a most

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Green Eisengarn
Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Green Eisengarn

Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Green Eisengarn

By Marcel Breuer, Standard Möbel

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

original army green Eisengarn canvas. A truly iconic design, deserving to be in a museum. The model for

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Black Eisengarn
Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Black Eisengarn

Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Black Eisengarn

By Marcel Breuer, Standard Möbel

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

original black Eisengarn canvas. A truly iconic design, deserving to be in a museum. The model for this

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Paisley Fabric and Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Paisley Fabric and Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Paisley Fabric and Wood

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum. Kindly note that the chair is in good, used condition with signs

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich. Rex Rocking Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now

Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich. Rex Rocking Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now

Category

2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992
Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992

Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charles and Ray designed the iconic "La Chaise" lounge chair for The Museum of Modern Art’s 1948

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Philadelphia Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10
Philadelphia Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10

Philadelphia Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10

Located in Annville, PA

. Similar to examples found in the Philadelphia Museum of Art our chairs would have been at home in 18th

Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Sabre Leg Chairs in  Engl. Neoclassic style, after a Model by Thomas Hope
Modern Sabre Leg Chairs in  Engl. Neoclassic style, after a Model by Thomas Hope

Modern Sabre Leg Chairs in Engl. Neoclassic style, after a Model by Thomas Hope

Located in San Francisco, CA

, another model is homed at the Chicago Art Museum. Both these chairs are more detailed and refined compared

Category

Mid-20th Century American Empire Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

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Museum Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the museum chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every museum chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a museum chair, we have 35 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a museum chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A museum chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made museum chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are consistently popular.

How Much is a Museum Chair?

Prices for a museum chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $441 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,858.

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