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Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Oak in the Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of ten chairs in oak needed to be reupholstered.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Oak

Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940. Stamped Old Hickory
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1940s American Adirondack Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ceruse Oak Rush Seat Side Chairs Attributed to Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Dallas, TX
Cerused oak chairs with original rush seats attributed to Maxime Old. A pair made in the 1940s.
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1940s French Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Old Hickory Accent Chair With Deer Skin Covering
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Old Hickory side chair with deer skin seat and back. The hickory wood frame with natural bark
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20th Century American Adirondack Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Animal Skin, Hickory

Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory (Circa 1940) side chairs with woven rattan seat & back with flaired
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1940s American Rustic Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Pair of Rustic Old Hickory Oak Barrel Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory (20th Cent) oak side chairs on barrel design swivel base with
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20th Century American Rustic Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Oak

Old Hickory Arm Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Old Hickory arm chairs with leather seats and amazing original worn patina. These ranch
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1940s American Adirondack Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Leather, Hickory

Vintage Old Hickory Arm Chairs -Pair
Old Hickory Arm Chairs -Pair
H 38 in W 26 in D 22 in
Old Hickory 3 Hoop Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pretty old hickory 3 hoop armchair. In very good condition. Bears a brass tag on the bottom, GM
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20th Century American Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Old Hickory 3 Hoop Chair
Old Hickory 3 Hoop Chair
H 35.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Antique Old Hickory Furniture Rocking Arm Chair No. 21 Rocker Adirondack Lodge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique circa 1930s #21 rocking chair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana
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1930s Adirondack Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Rare Suite of 8 Art Deco Chairs and 2 Mahogany and Leather Armchairs i
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 8 Art Deco chairs and 2 mahogany and leather armchairs in the style of Maxime Old
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1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Old hickory Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old hickory arm chairs in a dark varnished finish. The condition are pristine and very
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1930s American Adirondack Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Old hickory Pair of Arm  Chairs
Old hickory Pair of Arm  Chairs
H 40 in W 25 in D 19 in
Large Old Hand Carved Wing Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An old large wing chair, hand carver in a traditional style of chair featuring tall wings on the
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20th Century Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Large Old Hand Carved Wing Chair
Large Old Hand Carved Wing Chair
H 41 in W 28.75 in D 29.5 in
Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back
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20th Century American Rustic Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of 8 fine French Art Deco Palisander Chairs by Maxime Old (6 side + 2 arm)
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of fine French Art Deco six-side and two-arm palisander chairs by Maxime Old. A matching
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1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Palisander

1940s Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Russel Wright for Old Hickory
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman of chestnut from Russel Wright’s ‘Rustic Modern’ group
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1940s American American Craftsman Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Chestnut

Old Hickory Chairs in Brown Suede Leather - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Old Hickory Chairs newly upholstered in brown suede seats & backing.These amazing barrel
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1930s American Adirondack Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Suede, Hickory

Japanese Old Modern Chair Mid-Century 1940s-1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old modern chair made in Japan. The chair was manufactured between 1940s and 1960s. The
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1950s Japanese Showa Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Out Door Chairs in Old White Paint, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This funky pair of lawn or beach chairs are in old white painted surface. The undercoat is in robin
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Metal

Classic Antique Industrial Tilt Swivel Desk / Task Chair, Curtiss-Wright Corp
By Curtiss Aircraft, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Antique American Industrial Tilt Swivel desk / task chair. attributed to the Sikes Chair
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1930s American Industrial Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Iron

Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic old hickory barrel back rocking chair. Rocker is very Strong.
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20th Century American Adirondack Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
H 31 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Rare and old Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair / Recliner Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered recliner chair / Egg Chair with footstool, Model 3316 / Model 3317. Old Edition with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Aluminum

Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Two old folding chairs in bentwood Italy 1950s curved wood.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Bentwood

Art Deco Portuguese 10 Dining Chairs, Old Coffee Salon, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular set of 10 chairs restored and revised by a carpenter. Painted art deco central
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin. Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way
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1950s Ivorian Organic Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's (Old Edition)
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Argelato, BO
Awesome Classic Brown Eames wire chairs on a black eiffel base with the bikini cover for Herman
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Metal

Late 1970s New Old Stock Foldable Deck Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful new old stock foldable deckchairs from the late 1970's produced by Fratelli Reguitti
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1970s Italian Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Beech

Old Wooden Straw Country Chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Straw campaign chair dating from the 60s. Time has weathered the chair nicely. It will be
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Mid-20th Century French Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Straw, Wood

Old Wooden Straw Country Chair
Old Wooden Straw Country Chair
H 34.97 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) large settee porch glider having spindle trim with a woven seat
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1930s American Rustic Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970's New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs - Very Large Qu
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs – Very Large Quantity Available
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1970s French Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Metal

Old Fashioned Danish Vintage Chair in Great Condition, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A vintage chair that expresses the Danish style of the 1960s. Comfortable and built to last.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Old Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen early 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful old pair of Børge Mogensen’s spanish chair. Designed 1958 for Fredericia Stolefabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Leather, Oak

6 Chairs, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 Chairs Material: Wood and bronze Style: Hollywood American We have specialized in the sale of Art
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Bronze

6 Chairs, 1960
6 Chairs, 1960
H 18.51 in W 16.74 in D 16.93 in
Czech Cubist Side Chair by Vlastislav Hofman, Hofman Chair , Modernista
By Radomír Hofman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Originally produced in 1911... Vlastislav Hofman designed this chair as part of an interior for the
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1980s Art Deco Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Modern Seating Set by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
-piece Modern seating set (sofa and pair of lounge chairs) produced by the Old Hickory Furniture Company
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Oak

Chair Year :1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Iron

Chair Year :1960, Italian
Chair Year :1960, Italian
H 81 in W 38 in D 33 in
20th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the 20th Century French Wooden Chair, an embodiment of timeless elegance and old-world
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20th Century French Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Wooden Chair
20th Century French Wooden Chair
H 32.8 in W 15.2 in D 14.4 in
Vintage Iron Folding Sling Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Nice patina on these vintage scissor chairs made of Iron with older fabric. Perfect for patio or
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Mid-20th Century Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron Folding Sling Chairs
Vintage Iron Folding Sling Chairs
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 30 in
Wooden Prototype of a Chair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1026 - Vintage wooden prototype of a chair, may be a famous chair. Look to : Catilina chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Fruitwood

Wooden Prototype of a Chair
Wooden Prototype of a Chair
H 28.15 in W 20.32 in D 16.54 in
Sculptural Chairs After Pable Picasso
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Unique and wonderfull sculpural chairs aftrer pablo picasso. Made by an artist and aquired by an
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1970s Other Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Chairs After Pable Picasso
Sculptural Chairs After Pable Picasso
H 51.19 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
. Both chairs are in clean, ready to use condition. Both show signs of an old repair (nail hole fill) to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Ash, Teak

Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
H 43 in W 25 in D 22 in
Børge Mogensen, a Pair of "Spanish Chairs", Old Version, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A fantastic pair and examples of the Danish design icon, "The Spanish Chair", designed by Børge
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1930s Pair of Chestnut Chiavari Rocking Chairs with Springs, old America style
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sturdy style old America 1930s chestnut Chiavari rocking chairs with springs, restored new
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

Eero Aarnio Vintage Blue Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare, playful and iconic Pony Chair by designer Eero Aarnio in original blue fabric. The Pony Chair
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Aarnio Vintage Blue Pony Chair
Eero Aarnio Vintage Blue Pony Chair
H 31.89 in W 44.89 in D 20.87 in
Finn Juhl 'Fireplace Chair' for Bovirke
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1946 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, the Model BO-59 lounge chair is a rare design equally
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Teak, Upholstery

Finn Juhl 'Fireplace Chair' for Bovirke
Finn Juhl 'Fireplace Chair' for Bovirke
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Les Arcs Chair by Charlotte Perriand
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Basel, BS
Original Les Arcs chair by Charlotte Perriand for the ski resort of the same name designed and
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Steel

Les Arcs Chair by Charlotte Perriand
Les Arcs Chair by Charlotte Perriand
H 34.65 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in
Andrianna Shamaris Mid-Century Couture Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
. Reclaimed teak wood taken from my finest collection to produce a large comfortable chair with sculptural
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Nichols & Stone Old Pine Finish Solid Maple Windsor Brace Back Arm Chairs, Pair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
Nichols & Stone old pine maple brace back windsor chairs, Circa 1960s. Includes seat cushions
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Maple

Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch wood Frame Rattan lounge chairs - a Pair. Item
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Mid-20th Century Adirondack Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French Elegant and sophisticated 12 chairs. The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
1900s French Wooden Upholstered Chair on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French wooden upholstered chair on wheels is a delightful blend of classic charm and
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20th Century French Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type chair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Beech

Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Chrome-Plated Chair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique
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1940s Tanzanian Tribal Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back
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20th Century Rustic Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Ash, Wood, Hickory

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Spa Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive low chair hand made from century old teak wood with beautiful character. The front leg
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1930s Indonesian Organic Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Old
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Old knocks
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Old knocks
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
A Set of Four Chinese Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
, follow the old system. The seat cushions are recent additions. The style of the chairs and the color
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1990s Chinese Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Elm, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Side Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
produced by his old workshop in France. ~H. Shipping: This chair will be packed and shipped with the
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Old Vintage Chair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of old vintage chair chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and hickory, all old vintage chair chairs available were constructed with great care. Old vintage chair chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Old vintage chair chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made old vintage chair chairs over the years, but those made by Old Hickory Furniture Company, Maxime Old and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Old Vintage Chair Chairs?

Prices for old vintage chair chairs start at $133 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $2,383.
Questions About Old Vintage Chair Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    How old peacock chairs are, as well as their origin, has been debated for decades. Not to be confused with the Peacock chair created by Danish furniture maker Hans J. Wegner, the iconic wicker seating design is believed to have first appeared in the Philippines. The American silent film-era actress Norma Talmadge posed in a peacock chair for a promotional photograph, and the seats became a staple of photo shoots, earning acclaim during the mid-century years in the United States when they appeared in publicity materials for prominent musicians and other celebrities. The chair became popular again during the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury, and it was featured at the time in a famous photograph of political activist and Black Panther Party cofounder Huey P. Newton. On 1stDibs, shop a range of peacock chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Morris chair was first created in the 1860s. William Morris designed the Morris chair, and it is known to be one of the earliest styles of reclining chairs. Coveted for their versatile design, Morris chairs continue to be a favorite seating option for the home. Shop a collection of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.