Office Swag Leg Chair
Set of George Nelson Swag Leg Chairs by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The swag leg chair designs by the office of George Nelson were developed in response to his desire
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller White Swag Chair, One Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
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Stylish Swag Leg chair designed by George Nelson in 1958 and produced by Herman Miller. The chair is in
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Carved Chippendale Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany chair, the arched cartouche backrest with carved acanthus leaf details
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
upholstered in a neutral linen fabric. Beautifully carved wood swag motif accents the front of the chair
Category
Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
American Charleston Mahogany Upholstered Side Chair, Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
splat back with Prince of Wales plumes, swags, and terminating on the original tapered squared legs with
Category
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Four Italian Mahogany Side Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
acanthus floral swags, and terminating on fluted bulbous legs. Chairs are upholstered in white Muslin
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Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 antique French Louis XVI painted chairs will make a classic addition to any decor! The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Pair Nicely-Sized Carved Wood & Upholstered Wing-Back Chairs, Mid 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
skirt is carved in gentle swags about all sides, and the chairs are presented upon cabriole legs. Backs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Black Painted and Gilt Upholstered Dining Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic (18th Century) black painted side chairs with curved backs and
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
H 41 in W 67 in D 30 in
Pair of 19th Century Painted Rose Carved Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful pair of chairs with intricate carved rose swag details has been painted in our antique
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ormolu side chairs with unusually wide seats. Each chair is raised on four circular tapered fluted legs
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
H 42.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 1790s neoclassical painted and carved side chairs with shield backs and traces of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Skokie, IL
important innovations in office furniture design, such as the Swagged Leg Group, which included the DAF and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Classic Set of Three French Carved Wood and Leather Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
swags about all sides, and the chairs are presented upon cabriole legs connected by an "X" stretcher
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis XVI Pale Grey-Painted Console
Located in Kittery Point, ME
with swags. The two front legs slightly slanted as a weight bearing mechanism.
The Neoclassical style
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Swaged Leg Chair in Gray and White by Georg Nelson & Associates, 1954
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Swaged leg chair, model MAF, in fiberglass, enameled steel, rubber, enameled aluminum, and plastic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Ello Queen Size Floating Bed System in Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Our most liked and saved piece, 1970 designed "Moods" illuminated floating platform bed with nightstands and headboard unit designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad i...
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 50.25 in W 112 in D 92.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of six Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of it...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of French armchairs featuring hand-carved walnut frames with an open arm. Made in the Louis XVI manner and style with neoclassical acanthus leaves and rosettes on the tops...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning late 19th century Japanese Meiji period six panel byobu screen featuring a deep blue waterscape with pheasants and ducks. Made in the Kano school style with natural ink and ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Rocking Chair (RAR)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Excellent examples of vintage Eames rocker with oranger fiberglass. Remnants of sticker remain on the underside.
More history below:
The famous Eames Rocking (R) Arm (A) Chair on ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 22 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, 1974.
The chairs are labeled on the underside of the seats with 'herman m...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Charles Eames Eiffel Tower Fiberglass Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs feature the Classic Charles Eames Eiffel Tower base and molded fiberglass seats. Stylish vintage modern comfort makes this matching...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The chairs are marked on the und...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese audience chair in the Ming Dynasty taste. The chair is made from Northern Chinese Elm with traces of original black lacquer throughout. The chair has a frame and panel seat w...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Brown Jordan Wicker Havana Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of oversized garden lounge chairs and matching ottomans from the Havana collection by Brown Jordan. The set features large aluminum frames wrapped with woven resin wicker i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Wicker Hump Back Red Floral Upholstered Loveseat
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful modern style double hump back wicker sofa with beautiful brown & cranberry variegated background & floral upholstery which has a tag from M.C, Interiors & Fabrics...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Gilt Dining Chairs After Versace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of six shiny gold dining chairs after Versace. The chairs feature thick gilt metal or gilded metal frames made in the neoclassical taste. The chair backs have greek colu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Elephant Hide Grey DSR Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames DSR fiberglass chair on Eiffel base in elephant hide grey. Chair dates to 1961. Base has excellent patina and new glides. No structural issues. Original shock mou...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Georgian Style Wing Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large and impressive pair of generously proportioned wing back armchairs in the antique Georgian Chippendale style. The chairs have a hump back, solid well made wood frames with sq...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
8 Herman Miller Palisander DSR Eiffel Tower Side Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
8 Herman Miller Eames DSR Eiffel Tower side chairs in palisander veneer. Production date on the bottom sticker is 2014. Beautiful graining. Three seem a bit lighter than the others. ...
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2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Carved walnut chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XVI style carved chair. Swag carvings along front, and brass caster on the back two legs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Set of Four Empire Revival Side Chairs
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Late 19th century set of four Empire Revival side chairs. The drawing room chairs have a curved top
Category
Antique 19th Century British Empire Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour by Jas Shoolbred & Co.
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in Poling, West Sussex
prestigious cabinet makers Jas Shoolbred & Co. Decorated with inlaid detailing of swags, urns, garlands and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.92 in W 33.08 in D 19.3 in
Regency Sheraton Style Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
workmanship. Chairs with mainly straight rails and small decorative tablets in the backs are typical; seats
Category
2010s Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George Nelson Swag Leg Chair
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson Swag Leg Chair. Moulded fibreglass shell over swagged leg base , rubber feet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
George Nelson for Herman Miller DAA Swag Leg Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare original swag leg chair, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Sculptural form with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Chrome, Steel and Fiberglass Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chrome, Steel and Fiberglass Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fine American Federal Period Side Chair on Splayed Legs, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
generation.
The legs give a distinct elongating effect to the chairs, each molded and outsplayed in the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.75 in W 22 in D 20 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Chair and Swag Leg Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous George Nelson model DAF armchair and swag leg desk produced by Herman Miller. In excellent
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
George II Fruitwood Chair
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE II FRUITWOOD SIDE CHAIR, CIRCA 1750.
The shaped top rail carved with a swag and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Side Chairs
19th Century English Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
A very nice set of four Georgian style walnut side chairs. Fine scroll on the crest with swags and
Category
Antique 1870s English Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Hollywood Regency Occasional Chair by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Hollywood Regency occasional chair by Grosfeld House is newly upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Four American Federal Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
.
The legs give a distinct elongating effect to the chairs, each molded and outsplayed in the French
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Painted and Carved Louis XVI Style Wing Chair
Located in Brea, CA
a curled ribbon arm, and fabulous carved fluted legs with curtain swags that drape around the top
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Down
Rare American Federal Carved Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
flow in a swag or double-pinned formation. The underside of the chair reveals a nearly untouched
Category
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare American Federal Mahogany Antique Side Chair, New York, 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
flow in a swag or double-pinned formation. The underside of the chair shows some restoration to ensure
Category
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
chairs, each molded and outsplayed in the French manner. The legs are flawlessly formed, each tapering in
Category
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional American Federal Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
effect to the chairs, each molded and outsplayed in the French manner. The legs are flawlessly formed
Category
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Materials
Ash, Fabric, Mahogany, Pine
H 38.75 in W 21.25 in D 20.25 in
French Louis XVI Style Gray Painted Antique Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED ANTIQUE SIDE CHAIRS
France, Third Quarter of the 19th Century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36.57 in W 20.25 in D 20.75 in
Exceedingly Fine American Federal Antique Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
flow in a swag or double-pinned formation. The underside of the chair is joined in the corners with
Category
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.75 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Four Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Lindome Side Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
section of the chairs, with their carved rosettes and fluted legs adorned with waterleaves. The seats have
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 33.25 in W 18.5 in D 20.25 in
Set of Four Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Style Painted Chairs with Cane Seat
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
England, circa 1850, each delicate chair has tapered legs, and an oval back with a hand painted center
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 38.75 in W 21.25 in D 17 in
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gray Painted Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED ANTIQUE SIDE CHAIRS
France, Third Quarter of the 19th Century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36.57 in W 20.25 in D 20.75 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Guéridon
Located in Forney, TX
apron adorned with lavish gilt bronze ormolu mounts, gilded beaded trim above garland ribbon swags and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pedestals
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Office Swag Leg Chair DAA by George Nelson vor Herman Miller, 1958
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
The „swag leg chair“ by George Nelson dates back to 1958 – but would still be a perfect fit in any
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Early Charles Eames PKC Wire Rolling Task Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
swag leg desk. This chair does not appear to be height adjustable. All original as purchased. A real
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fine Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Klismos Desk Armchair, c. 1810
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
armchair derives from the antique Grecian Klismos chair, having distinctively curved front and back legs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 33 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Opera Chairs Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-nineteenth century French Louis XVi style opera chairs features hand carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Painted Wood Upholstered Wingback Chair, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Louis XVI style wingback painted wood chair from the late 19th century features a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 44.5 in W 27.5 in D 25 in
Flirty Pair of Mid-20th C, Hollywood Recency Style Chairs in Black & Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Hollywood Regency style pair of carved wood chairs with upholstered seats, from the mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Antique Regency Klismos Chairs in the Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in London, GB
chairs that we have handled. Their bold spread of the front legs, the deep rake of the backs is smartly
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Table
Located in Forney, TX
garland ribbon swag scalloped apron, elegantly rising on gently curved legs, joined by an elaborate cross
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque End Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau Howard & Sons, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
tooled inset leather writing surface.
The frieze with a useful drawer and decorated with inlaid swags
Category
Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 42.13 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Eames for Herman Miller 32 Inch Square Angular Aluminum Base Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Complete your office with Charles Pollock Executive chairs (sold separately) in blue velvet, red or blue
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Swaged Leg Chair in Gray and White by Georg Nelson & Associates, 1954
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Swaged Leg chair, model MAF, in fiberglass, enameled steel, rubber, enameled aluminum, and plastic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
George Nelson Swag Leg Chair
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very stylish George Nelson Swag Leg chair, this example is in amazing original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Fiberglass George Nelson "DAF" Swag Leg Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
vintage swag leg chair designed by Charles pollock for The George Nelson office 1958
this chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair Georgian White Painted Chairs
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
-over seat and raised on square tapering legs. The Georgian chairs are decorated in the neoclassical
Category
Antique 1790s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Paint
Pair of Directoire Side Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of early 19th century painted and gilt decorated French Directoire side chairs, the square
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
A Set Of Four Mahogany Lyre Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
splats with slender struts and carved with paterae and swags of husks, standing on fluted tapering legs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Pair Of George III Black Painted Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
The narrow splats decorated with swags; the overupholstered seat raised on square tapering legs
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs
A pair of Chippendale style wing back chairs from England c.1900
Located in Houston, TX
the large crowds at court. The front legs on this pair of chairs feature the famous legs designed by
Category
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Side Chairs
Located in Somerville, MA
The oval back is decorated with C scroll detail and the front rail is a pierced carved swag. The
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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Office Swag Leg Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal office swag leg chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every office swag leg chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer office swag leg chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An office swag leg chair, designed in the Louis XVI, mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made office swag leg chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller and George Nelson are consistently popular.
How Much is a Office Swag Leg Chair?
An office swag leg chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,995 and the highest can go for as much as $16,300.
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.
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