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Mid-Century Modern Highback Armchairs in Oak and Canvas Straps, France, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Highback Armchairs in Oak and Canvas Straps, France, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Highback Armchairs in Oak and Canvas Straps, France, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

The black-and-white striped canvas straps provide both visual rhythm and functional seating support, delivering comfort while preserving the chair’s open and airy silhouette. These ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchair
Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchair

Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchair

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The rounded seat is upholstered in a bright green wool. The open construction of the chair contributes to the architectural feeling the chairs evoke.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 7 Hand Dyed Leather Armchairs
Set of 7 Hand Dyed Leather Armchairs

Set of 7 Hand Dyed Leather Armchairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality set of 7 hand dyed leather armchairs, each chair with open arms, stands on carved cabriole legs.

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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Two Industrial Steel and Leather Armchairs, The Netherlands, 1960s
Set of Two Industrial Steel and Leather Armchairs, The Netherlands, 1960s

Set of Two Industrial Steel and Leather Armchairs, The Netherlands, 1960s

By Martin Visser

Located in Almelo, NL

The proportions are balanced and architectural, with squared armrests and open, transparent framing. These chairs work well in a variety of interiors—from minimalist and industrial s...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Painted French Directoire Style Armchairs
Pair of Painted French Directoire Style Armchairs

Pair of Painted French Directoire Style Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

These French Directoire style open arm chairs from around 1910 are a charming and elegant pair.

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Early 20th Century Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Walnut Armchair Lion Paws Feet, Late 19th Century
English Victorian Walnut Armchair Lion Paws Feet, Late 19th Century

English Victorian Walnut Armchair Lion Paws Feet, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

English fauteuil, open armchairs side or desk chair in the Victorian style.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Thorvald Outdoor Armchairs, Ivory, by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Pair of Thorvald Outdoor Armchairs, Ivory, by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

Pair of Thorvald Outdoor Armchairs, Ivory, by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

By Space Copenhagen

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Inspired by Copenhagen’s vibrant atmosphere, it’s ideal for any city in the world, and your invitation to pause, enjoy a chat, a drink or a memorable the moment under the open sky. ...

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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Rustic French 19th Century Walnut Armchairs with Rush Seats, Sold Individually
Rustic French 19th Century Walnut Armchairs with Rush Seats, Sold Individually

Rustic French 19th Century Walnut Armchairs with Rush Seats, Sold Individually

Located in Atlanta, GA

The delicately splaying and curving open arms further enhance the chair's inviting aura, beckoning one to sit back and unwind.

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Set of Thorvald 2 Outdoor Armchairs / 1 Side Table-Ivory-Space Copenhagen for &T
Set of Thorvald 2 Outdoor Armchairs / 1 Side Table-Ivory-Space Copenhagen for &T

Set of Thorvald 2 Outdoor Armchairs / 1 Side Table-Ivory-Space Copenhagen for &T

By Space Copenhagen

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Inspired by Copenhagen’s vibrant atmosphere, it’s ideal for any city in the world, and your invitation to pause, enjoy a chat, a drink or a memorable the moment under the open sky. ...

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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Giltwood Armchairs, Carved Design
18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Giltwood Armchairs, Carved Design

18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Giltwood Armchairs, Carved Design

Located in Queens, NY

2 Italian Neo-classic (Neopolitan 18th Cent) open arm chairs with square fluted tapered legs and carving on backrail with gold upholstered seat and back (PRICED EACH)

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Gold

Antique French Directoire Armchair, White with Gilt Decoration
Antique French Directoire Armchair, White with Gilt Decoration

Antique French Directoire Armchair, White with Gilt Decoration

Located in Queens, NY

French Directoire white painted open arm chair with gilt foliate decoration and shaped fluted arms, legs, and open fluted columns on back.  

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Taichiro Nakay Armchairs in Cherry Wood
Pair of Taichiro Nakay Armchairs in Cherry Wood

Pair of Taichiro Nakay Armchairs in Cherry Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The gorgeous lounge chairs have an open and elegant design with tapered legs and organic feeling armrests.  

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Italian Curved Stick-back Armchairs
Italian Curved Stick-back Armchairs

Italian Curved Stick-back Armchairs

Located in London, London

The circular bases are thoughtfully designed to offer stability while maintaining an open, airy feel. These chairs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also comfortable, making th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Regence Period Fauteuil in Walnut, France ca. 1720
Regence Period Fauteuil in Walnut, France ca. 1720

Regence Period Fauteuil in Walnut, France ca. 1720

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century French Regence period walnut fauteuil / open arm chair.

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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Tapestry Armchairs
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Tapestry Armchairs

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Tapestry Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian Neoclassical open arm chairs with carved white painted frames having gilt details.

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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood, Velvet

Pair of Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Each Russian neoclassical mahogany arm chair with an open fretwork back, having arms extending out and curving down to an upholstered seat over tapered legs with stretcher.

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Antique Early 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Sleek Counter Stool In Polished Stainless Frame And Performance Velvet
Modern Sleek Counter Stool In Polished Stainless Frame And Performance Velvet

Modern Sleek Counter Stool In Polished Stainless Frame And Performance Velvet

Located in New York, NY

One of the distinctive elements of the chair is its open back design, which adds a touch of elegance and modernity to the space.

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Swedish Armchairs in Silk Velvet
Pair of Swedish Armchairs in Silk Velvet

Pair of Swedish Armchairs in Silk Velvet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage pair of Gustavian style painted open-arm chairs with neoclassical details; recovered in camel silk velvet with matching silk cotton piping; carved wood foliate banding and pa...

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20th Century European Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Walnut Armchair with Turned Rail & Legs and Scroll Arms, France, circa 1840
Walnut Armchair with Turned Rail & Legs and Scroll Arms, France, circa 1840

Walnut Armchair with Turned Rail & Legs and Scroll Arms, France, circa 1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-19th century provincial French Fauteuil / open arm chair in walnut with unusual scroll arms and turned back rail and legs (front).

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Walnut Fauteuil Louis XVI Revival Armchair French, Late 19th Century to Recover
Walnut Fauteuil Louis XVI Revival Armchair French, Late 19th Century to Recover

Walnut Fauteuil Louis XVI Revival Armchair French, Late 19th Century to Recover

Located in Labrit, Landes

French fauteuil, open armchairs side or desk chair Louis XVI revival, circa 1880 The upholstery and the fabric have been recently redone Good condition Walnut frame sound and so...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Chinese Elmwood Dark Patina Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp Armchair with Pierced Splat
Chinese Elmwood Dark Patina Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp Armchair with Pierced Splat

Chinese Elmwood Dark Patina Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp Armchair with Pierced Splat

Located in Yonkers, NY

The central section showcases a concave-shaped pierced splat, intricately decorated with a carved flower, a mythical animal, and a flaming motif, adding a touch of sophistication and...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects

Materials

Elm

French Provincial Walnut Armchair
French Provincial Walnut Armchair

French Provincial Walnut Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

French Provincial (18th Century) walnut open arm chair with needlepoint upholstery and turned legs and stretcher.

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Queen Anne Armchair, Walnut Wood, White Upholstery, Late 19th Century
Queen Anne Armchair, Walnut Wood, White Upholstery, Late 19th Century

Queen Anne Armchair, Walnut Wood, White Upholstery, Late 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

English Queen Anne style (19/20th Cent) walnut open arm chair with white upholstered seat and back.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood

Customizable Artifort Muse Sofa by Monica Förster
Customizable Artifort Muse Sofa by Monica Förster

Customizable Artifort Muse Sofa by Monica Förster

By Artifort, Monica Förster

Located in New York, NY

With its classic steel inner frame with Nosag springs and moulded foam, this sofa family is perfectly suited to Artifort’s world-famous signature sleek upholstery. The long, open bac...

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2010s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Customizable Artifort Muse Sofa & footstool by Monica Förster
Customizable Artifort Muse Sofa & footstool by Monica Förster

Customizable Artifort Muse Sofa & footstool by Monica Förster

By Artifort, Monica Förster

Located in New York, NY

With its classic steel inner frame with Nosag springs and moulded foam, this sofa family is perfectly suited to Artifort’s world-famous signature sleek upholstery. The long, open bac...

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2010s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Thorvald 2Outdoor Armchair/1Side Table-BronzeGreen-Space Copenhagen for&T
Set of Thorvald 2Outdoor Armchair/1Side Table-BronzeGreen-Space Copenhagen for&T

Set of Thorvald 2Outdoor Armchair/1Side Table-BronzeGreen-Space Copenhagen for&T

By Space Copenhagen

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Inspired by Copenhagen’s vibrant atmosphere, it’s ideal for any city in the world, and your invitation to pause, enjoy a chat, a drink or a memorable the moment under the open sky. ...

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

FINE & RARE ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY WAINSCOT ARMCHAIR ENGLAND OAK WiTH SIDE DRAWER
FINE & RARE ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY WAINSCOT ARMCHAIR ENGLAND OAK WiTH SIDE DRAWER

FINE & RARE ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY WAINSCOT ARMCHAIR ENGLAND OAK WiTH SIDE DRAWER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

As mentioned it has a large single hidden drawer in the base which opens to the left The chair is exactly as you wish to find in, its held together with dowel nails.

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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY DINING TABLE
RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY DINING TABLE

RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY DINING TABLE

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs, Upholstered, Venetian Style
19th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs, Upholstered, Venetian Style

19th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs, Upholstered, Venetian Style

Located in Queens, NY

2 Italian Venetian style (19th Cent) walnut open back arm chairs with stretcher and upholstered seat (PRICED EACH)

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Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Long Oval Mahogany Dining Table
Long Oval Mahogany Dining Table

Long Oval Mahogany Dining Table

Located in Annville, PA

When closed the long Oval Mahogany Dining Table closes to a smaller size than many of our dining tables and still can seat six in average sized chairs. Fully opened on the American m...

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2010s Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chippendale Mahogany Loveseat with Striped Upholstery
19th Century Chippendale Mahogany Loveseat with Striped Upholstery

19th Century Chippendale Mahogany Loveseat with Striped Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

English Chippendale style (late 19th Century) mahogany loveseat with open carved double chair back having beige and blue striped upholstered seat supported on cabriole legs with ball...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Modern Sleek Counter Stool In Textured Black Iron Frame And Performance Velvet
Modern Sleek Counter Stool In Textured Black Iron Frame And Performance Velvet

Modern Sleek Counter Stool In Textured Black Iron Frame And Performance Velvet

Located in New York, NY

One of the distinctive elements of the chair is its open back design, which adds a touch of elegance and modernity to the space.

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Pair of Northern English Mahogany Spindle-Back Armchairs, circa 1760
A Pair of Northern English Mahogany Spindle-Back Armchairs, circa 1760

A Pair of Northern English Mahogany Spindle-Back Armchairs, circa 1760

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A similar example is pictured in the reference below and described as "A mahogany elbow chair with open back of turned vertical spindles or small balusters , constructed of solid mah...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of "Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1960s
Pair of "Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1960s

Pair of "Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1960s

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE Möbler

Located in Utrecht, NL

As the backs and armrests sit relatively low, the chairs have an open look. The sheepskin upholstery of the back and seat cushions elevate the visual comfort.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Victorian Oak Round Armchair with Carved Heads and Leather Seat
Victorian Oak Round Armchair with Carved Heads and Leather Seat

Victorian Oak Round Armchair with Carved Heads and Leather Seat

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian oak round open back character arm chair with carved heads on arms and dark brown leather upholstered seat and back rail (similar to Inv. #044315)

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early 20th Century Regency Style Bamboo Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Early 20th Century Regency Style Bamboo Armchair with Upholstered Seat

Early 20th Century Regency Style Bamboo Armchair with Upholstered Seat

Located in Queens, NY

Regency Style bamboo open arm chair with high back design and upholstered seat and back panel (19/20th Cent.)

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

18th Century English George III Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric
18th Century English George III Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric

18th Century English George III Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric

Located in Chicago, IL

The back has an elegant splat, a principal element of eighteenth-century English chairs. Splats are the center support for a chair’s open back and originated from the importation of ...

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Antique 1760s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Secret Garden, White Lilies, colorful pastel painting on toned paper
Secret Garden, White Lilies, colorful pastel painting on toned paper

Secret Garden, White Lilies, colorful pastel painting on toned paper

By Janet Morgan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Morgan says: During 2020 we discovered a small garden next to a church in our neighborhood in Brooklyn that was well taken care of and always open. We brought our ground chairs and a...

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2010s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

Set of Four 1950s French Art Deco Armchairs with Cream Upholstery
Set of Four 1950s French Art Deco Armchairs with Cream Upholstery

Set of Four 1950s French Art Deco Armchairs with Cream Upholstery

By Jean Pascaud

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 French Art Deco style (1950s) mahogany stained open arm chairs with a shaped back and cream upholstered seat and back.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of 19th century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs with Original Petit-Point
Pair of 19th century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs with Original Petit-Point

Pair of 19th century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs with Original Petit-Point

Located in New Orleans, LA

This pair of French Louis XVI open arm chairs (fauteuils) features beautifully carved walnut and dates back to the 19th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Secret Garden, Iris, colorful abstracted floral pastel on dark paper
Secret Garden, Iris, colorful abstracted floral pastel on dark paper

Secret Garden, Iris, colorful abstracted floral pastel on dark paper

By Janet Morgan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Morgan says: During 2020 we discovered a small garden next to a church in our neighborhood in Brooklyn that was well taken care of and always open. We brought our ground chairs and a...

Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

Secret Garden, Portal, colorful pastel on paper, abstracted flower pattern
Secret Garden, Portal, colorful pastel on paper, abstracted flower pattern

Secret Garden, Portal, colorful pastel on paper, abstracted flower pattern

By Janet Morgan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Morgan says: During 2020 we discovered a small garden next to a church in our neighborhood in Brooklyn that was well taken care of and always open. We brought our ground chairs and a...

Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

Regence Style Painted & Caned Fauteuil
Regence Style Painted & Caned Fauteuil

Regence Style Painted & Caned Fauteuil

Located in Atlanta, GA

A painted Rococo style open arm chair with caning, scroll and scallop shell design, cabriole legs and X-form Stretcher.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

VERY RARE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S STAMPED VICTORIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS
VERY RARE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S STAMPED VICTORIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS

VERY RARE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S STAMPED VICTORIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature an open frame design with a unique floating backrest.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Bistro 1900
Bistro 1900

Bistro 1900

By Liudmila Kondakova

Located in Greenwich, CT

You might happen upon Bistro 1900 as you round a Parisian street corner leading onto a light-filled courtyard. The bistro door opened invitingly, with table and chairs set out on a b...

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Screen

Ruth Armchair by Domkapa
Ruth Armchair by Domkapa

Ruth Armchair by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

This piece can be combined with Ruth dining chair in open space concepts and contemporary design projects.

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Ash

Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs
Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs

Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lovely Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut
Lovely Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut

Lovely Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chai...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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Open Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the open chair you’re looking for. An open chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 388 options for an antique or vintage open chair now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the open chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An open chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one open chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfred Christensen, Fritz Hansen and Edward Wormley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Open Chair?

Prices for an open chair start at $125 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,063.

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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.

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