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Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair Mid Century Modern
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek and timeless, this Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair is a masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern design. The chair's graceful curves and reflective chrome frame create an a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Brushed Aluminum #111 "Navy" Chairs by Emeco with Cushion
By Emeco
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six brushed aluminum #111 "Navy" chairs by Emeco, circa 1990s. the set is very sturdy and functional and in very good vintage condition. The chairs come with black Naugahyde ...
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Indianapolis Chair Company Rolling Mustard Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roll out vintage comfort with this unique desk chair from Indiana’s Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing Company. Featuring a tub-like backrest, low sloping arms, and a crossed wooden ba...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Cantilever Dining Chairs in White and Chrome - Set of 5
By Design Institute America
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of 5 1970s Mid Century Modern cantilever chrome and white dining chairs. This set features five cantilever chairs upholstered in a mixture of white faux leather, and white faux...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

6 Eames for Herman Miller DSS Stackable Naugahyde Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sold as a group of 6. We have 20 individual chairs available. Contact us if you need a custom quantity. Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs with original brown naugahyde pads. T...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood chair with Yellow Vinyl cushion 1960s
By Norman Cherner
Located in Ocean Grove, NJ
Really cool Mid-Century Modern designer Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bent plywood chair with Yellow Vinyl (Naugahyde) cushion from the 1960s. This would have originally been used as ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Bentwood, Plywood

Mid Century Modern Plycraft Mulhauser Mr Chair and Ottoman
By George Mulhauser
Located in Tulsa, OK
Iconic Plycraft George Mulhauser Mr chair and ottoman. Above average condition and structurally sound. Walnut veneer has some small chips and slight discolorations. Vinyl has one s...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Set 4 Space Age Lucite Swivel Dining / Lounge Chairs , manner of Laverne
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Space Age Lucite Swivel Dining / Lounge Chairs , manner of Erwine & Estelle Laverne.. Extremely comfortable,, Lucite shell tops in nice original condition,, minor scratches to ...
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 4 Side-Chairs & 2 Arm-Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
A Set of 6 John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, 4 side-chairs & 2 arm-chairs Measure: Seat height 17.5.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Dan Johnson for Shelby Williams Crucible Chair
By Shelby Williams, Dan Johnson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Dan Johnson for Shelby Williams Crucible Chair having cast aluminum and wood frame on upholstered seat and back. Beautiful lines on this seldom found chair. In amazing original vinta...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

American Mid century Modern Walnut Desk/Dining Chairs 3 Available
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant simple design walnut desk dining chairs with beautiful backrest design all original condition very light use original fabric and condition, solid and sturdy nice craftsmanshi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Midcentury Thonet Bentwood Upholstered Chair
By Thonet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Midcentury Thonet bentwood upholstered chair. Single chair with Classic midcentury design with bentwood base. Neutral cream Naugahyde upholstery in very good condition. It feature...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood, Bentwood

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Cantilever Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature an incredibly heavy chrome frame with elaborate orange vinyl upholstery. This extremely comfortable pair have overstuffed ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage White Egg Pod Chair Set with Side Table
Located in Napa, CA
Mid-Century molded plastic egg pod chair set, white plastic with leather seating and red piping. Sold as a set. Chairs each: 26" x 36" x 36". Table: 17.5"...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plastic

Set of Four McGuire Red Lacquered Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous bespoke set of four lacquered McGuire rattan dining chairs finished in a chic, whimsical, lipstick red color. Special order custom color from McGuire with an intentionally a...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs, circa 1970s. Iron frame with connecting rods finished with gilt ribbed bronze ball finials. Each chair has simulated black leather seats. The...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of 10 Eames for Herman Miller Stacking Brown Naugahyde DSS Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sold as a group of 10. We have 20 chairs available. Contact us if you need a custom quantity. Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs with original brown naugahyde pads. The famous ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Chrome & Pink Vinyl Chair by Cal-Style, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With its shiny chrome frame and vibrant pink vinyl upholstery, this Cal-Style chair is the epitome of retro chic. Sit back, relax, and let the coolness wash over you as you channel y...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Style Cantilever Chair
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the realm of vintage furniture with our white vinyl and chrome tube cantilever chair, reminiscent of the iconic Model SS33 Bauhaus chair designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet...
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Vintage 1980s American Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Vintage Swiveling chairs by Eames for Herman Miller. One black, one gray and one dark yellow.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut dining chairs, circa 1960s. These chairs have an ergonomic design that focuses on the rest needs of the user. The frame of each chair has been cons...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Set of Twelve French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve bespoke dining chairs a' oreilles or with ears crafted in the French Louis XV taste. The finely molded walnut frames have a humped crest on the back with small wi...
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20th Century American Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Brass

Liquid Red Club Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A fantistic pair of midcentury club chairs with tufted backs in liquid looking red Naugahyde having satin black legs and lower brass stud trim. Thess eye catching chairs with rounded...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Post Modern Chrome and Leather Counter Stool 'Design Institute'
By Design Institute America
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Design Institute of America piece features a unique geometric onyx colored metal frame. Has a one of a kind triangle-ladder design and is a contemporary statement piece for any ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Set of Four Mid Century Post Modern Tokyo Style Counter or Bar Stools in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four counter stools circa 1990's. These feature white enameled steel tubular frames with white naugahyde seats.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Set 6 Ward Bennett Style Rolling Swivel Chairs Tufted Midcentury
By Ward Bennett, Shelby Williams
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous set of 6 tufted rolling swivel chairs in race car blue leatherette with cast aluminium star bases and chromed castors. These chairs are in the style of Ward Bennett and reta...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Iconic "Mrs. Chair" by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic "Mrs. Chair" by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, circa 1960s. This is the second version of the 'smaller "Mrs." chair that was introduced to provide an alternative for women in ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

6 Bertoia for Knoll White Metal "Diamond" Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Bertoia (Italian/American, 1915-1978) for Knoll "Diamond" chair in newly powder coated white metal with an authentic yellow or grey exterior seat cushions. Design circa 1952. ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid Cobalt Blue Faux Leather Dining Chairs Set 4
By Foster-McDavid
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid dining chairs set of 4 comprised of walnut frames and the original cobalt blue faux leather upholstery. Beautiful condition, keepin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Set of 4 Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs New Alcantera Upholstery
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of brass frames 4 Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern dining chairs new alcantera upholstery.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll most popular designs that achieved comfort through the shape of its shell. ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome & Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux leather upholstery attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing. Beautiful condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair MCM Keyhole Back Orig Red Faux Leather Slipper Chairs Attr Viking Artline
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern red slipper chairs attributed to Viking Artline, a pair. Comprised of coil springs under the seats, straight, tapered natural oak leg...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Maple

Set of Two '2' Swivel Lounge Chairs Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, USA, c. 1960's
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! A gorgeous swiveling set of lounge chairs by the singular designer Cafiero for Knoll with tufted canary yellow upholstery on a five-point polished aluminum base....
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

1950s Black and Blue Swivel Side Chairs Styled After John Risley - Set of 2
By John Risley
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Swivel Black Rod Iron Chair With Blue Cushions Styled After John Risely. 1950s Black Rod Iron Swivel Frame With Original Blue Seating Cushions, Back And Seat. 1950s Black Rod...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Roma Chair Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meet Roma, a confident piece that commands attention whether he is placed at the head of your dining table or in a power position in your office. Covered in leather or supple mohair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Faux Leather

Contemporary Roma Chair Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meet Roma, a confident piece that commands attention whether he is placed at the head of your dining table or in a power position in your office. Covered in leather or supple mohair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Velvet, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood

MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Chromcraft ribbed or channeled black vinyl faux leather & chrome dining chairs set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Unique Folding Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 6 unique folding chairs. Seat & back collapse in a unique way, folding towards each other part. Chairs have been painted and recovered but the vinyl on a few chairs is undone,...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

MCM Khaki Vinyl Faux Leather Accent or Side Armchair in the Style of Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage mid-century modern khaki vinyl faux leather accent or side armchair in the style of Kroehler. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Thomasville Walnut & Faux Leather Sofa & Chair 20thC
By Thomasville
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Danish Modern seating set by Thomasville includes settee and chair and offers walnut frame with leatherette upholstered seats, backs and arms, Founders as labeled, 20th...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Set of 12 Milo Baughman 1187 Thin Line Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent matching set of 12 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1187 thin line chrome dining chairs. The set features the iconic floating design seats finished with a white faux leath...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Usa Mid Century Black Wood and Faux Leather Chairs by Knoll, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
USA Mid-Century Modern set of solid beech matt black wood and black faux leather chairs by Knoll, 1960s Chairs with armrests with structure in solid beech wood with matt black paint ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Bar Stools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair available only. Fully adjustable in height from 30.5, 28.5, 26.5 and 24.5 seat heights. Swiveling freely bar stools are in amazing condition. Almost no wear. Made by the Admiral...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Steelcase, a Pair
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs by Steelcase Inc. Sleek angular design reminiscent of Florence Knoll. Sturdy metal frames support spacious seating areas which are covered in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Warren McArthur, Arm Chairs, Steel, Vinyl, United States, 1930s
By Warren McArthur
Located in High Point, NC
A set of steel and vinyl chairs, created by Warren McArthur, United States, 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century 1980s Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Four Rare Bronze Tall Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With bronzed steel frames and the original leatherette (vinyl), this vintage set is super rare. The frames are free of breaks, repairs, or oxidation. In short, they're in great shape...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of Six Eliel Saarinen Birch Dining Chairs
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern set of six dining chairs designed by Eliel Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Co. The set consists of four side chairs, and two rare barrel-back chairs measuring ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Birch

Custom Ordered Cerused Oak Finish Chairs by Paoli
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
1976, Paoli Chair Company Indiana. Custom produced armchairs for a client in Charleston, WV. Cerused oak with a peppered or splatter black finish. Vinyl or Naugahyde is in excellent ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Naugahyde

Raymond Loewy Chair
By Arvin Industries, Raymond Loewy
Located in South Charleston, WV
Measures: 28.5" tall, 15.25" wide, 18.5" deep with seat height of 16.5". Raymond Loewy for Arvin Furniture, Circa 1960's. This diminutive and petite chair is for use as a dining chai...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Raymond Loewy Chair
Raymond Loewy Chair
H 28.5 in W 15.25 in D 18.5 in
Sleek Ward Bennett for Lehigh Naugahyde Barrell Back Desk Chairs
By Ward Bennett, Lehigh Furniture Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Ward Bennett amazingly sleek designed office chair on aluminium star base. 3 available. All good condition with the exception of the naugahyde upholstery. All have some small tears a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Bauhaus Black Chrome Tubular Director Arm Chairs, a Pair after Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of black and chrome armchairs after Marcel Breuer. This set of chairs are created from chrome with tubular frames and faux leather. They have a director chair feel. Both the b...
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20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Style Lounge Chair Walnut and Cream Vinyl by Stille Home
By stille home
Located in Templeton, CA
The SH01 chair was designed at just the right angle for lounging or working. I went through many prototypes and styles to find the fit that felt just right with the best support and ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Walnut and Black Vinyl by Stille Home
By stille home
Located in Templeton, CA
The SH01 Chair was designed at just the right angle for lounging or working. I went through many prototypes and styles to find the fit that felt just right with the best support and ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Danish Mid-Century Style Lounge Chair Walnut and Saddle Vinyl by Stille Home
By stille home
Located in Templeton, CA
The SH01 chair was designed at just the right angle for lounging or working. I went through many prototypes and styles to find the fit that felt just right with the best support and ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair White Oak and Saddle Vinyl by Stille Home
By stille home
Located in Templeton, CA
The SH01 chair was designed at just the right angle for lounging or working. I went through many prototypes and styles to find the fit that felt just right with the best support and ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair White Oak and Black Vinyl by Stille Home
By stille home
Located in Templeton, CA
The SH01 Chair was designed at just the right angle for lounging or working. I went through many prototypes and styles to find the fit that felt just right with the best support and ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Danish Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair White Oak and Cream Vinyl by Stille Home
By stille home
Located in Templeton, CA
The SH01 Chair was designed at just the right angle for lounging or working. I went through many prototypes and styles to find the fit that felt just right with the best support and ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Faux Leather

White Lux Lounge Chair by Newell Design Studio
By Jeff Newell, Newell Design Studio
Located in Orange, CA
Lux is massive comfort in seating. It has hand tied, sprung foundation with goose down over foam cushions for a luxurious level of comfort. Bases are solid metal available in a multi...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sandstone, Stainless Steel, Other, Bronze, Nickel, Metal, Platinum, Silv...

Gray Lux Lounge Chair II By Newell Design Studio
By Jeff Newell, Newell Design Studio
Located in Orange, CA
Lux is massive comfort in seating. It has hand tied, sprung foundation with goose down over foam cushions for a luxurious level of comfort. Bases are solid metal available in a multi...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sandstone, Nickel, Metal, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Ste...

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North American Faux Leather Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of north american faux leather chairs available on 1stDibs. We have 198 antique and vintage north american faux leather chairs in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of north american faux leather chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. North american faux leather chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll each produced beautiful north american faux leather chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are North American Faux Leather Chairs?

North american faux leather chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $24,500.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.