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Fermob - BISTRO Duraflon Folding chair - Cedar green
Fermob - BISTRO Duraflon Folding chair - Cedar green

Fermob - BISTRO Duraflon Folding chair - Cedar green

$137 / item

H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in

Fermob - BISTRO Duraflon Folding chair - Cedar green

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

The folding mechanism is secured with durable plastic clips, allowing the chair to open and close smoothly and safely. Thanks to its compact format, it is easy to move, store, and ar...

Category

2010s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sheraton Arm Chair Revival 1890 Mahogany
Sheraton Arm Chair Revival 1890 Mahogany

Sheraton Arm Chair Revival 1890 Mahogany

$1,020

H 30 in W 25 in D 21 in

Sheraton Arm Chair Revival 1890 Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Sheraton Revival Open Arm Chair. Circa 1890 This Pretty Chair Being of a Rather Unusual Design.

Category

Antique 1890s Sheraton Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats
Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats

Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats

$7,480Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33 in W 27.5 in D 25 in

Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a u-shaped tight seat above a reeded apron all raised on cabriole supports joined by a carved x-for...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

$5,945 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

$5,945 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

$4,334 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

$5,945 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

$5,945 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

$4,334 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

$5,945 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

$5,945 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

$3,055 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Hepplewhite Arm Chairs - Antique Mahogany Circa 1900
Hepplewhite Arm Chairs - Antique Mahogany Circa 1900

Hepplewhite Arm Chairs - Antique Mahogany Circa 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Superb Pair of Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Open Arm Chairs. Featuring tapered legs with a carved ankle strap.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassic Pair of Lacquered & Parcel-Gilt Open Armchairs Manner of Thomas Hope
Neoclassic Pair of Lacquered & Parcel-Gilt Open Armchairs Manner of Thomas Hope

Neoclassic Pair of Lacquered & Parcel-Gilt Open Armchairs Manner of Thomas Hope

Located in Dallas, TX

Adapting Greek and Roman forms to create bold expressions of neoclassicism this elegant pair of open armchairs reflect the work of the eccentric Classicist Thomas Hope.

Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Rare Stamped Fritz Hansen Model 1628 Stained Beech Open Framed Armchairs
Pair of Rare Stamped Fritz Hansen Model 1628 Stained Beech Open Framed Armchairs

Pair of Rare Stamped Fritz Hansen Model 1628 Stained Beech Open Framed Armchairs

By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A pair of his and hers Fritz Hansen Model 1628 stained beech open framed armchair with red upholstery designed by Søren Hansen made in Denmark in the 1940s Fritz Hansen FH brand ma...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

A set of Four Swedish Biedermeier Chairs, 1830
A set of Four Swedish Biedermeier Chairs, 1830

A set of Four Swedish Biedermeier Chairs, 1830

$9,474

H 35.36 in W 17.52 in D 15.75 in

A set of Four Swedish Biedermeier Chairs, 1830

Located in Leimen, DE

A set of four elegant Swedish Biedermeier chairs, mahogany veneer. The back has an elegant open work decor.

Category

Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Amtra Iron Chair With Armrests by Dante Negro
Amtra Iron Chair With Armrests by Dante Negro

Amtra Iron Chair With Armrests by Dante Negro

$2,145 / item

H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in

Amtra Iron Chair With Armrests by Dante Negro

By Dante Negro

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted with graceful, wavy lines that form an open backrest, this chair combines beauty with functionality.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs

$3,964 / set

H 35.83 in W 18.71 in D 19.69 in

Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Pair of English 19th century Windsor chairs with open fret splats with turned supports and legs with crinoline stretchers.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair

Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair

$1,129

H 31.11 in W 14.97 in D 22.45 in

Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair

By Grassin à Arras

Located in Hastings, GB

A wonderful Arras Garden chair, dating to the late 1890's. The chair is in superb condition, we believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open p...

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Salon Chair by Edwards & Roberts
19th Century Salon Chair by Edwards & Roberts

19th Century Salon Chair by Edwards & Roberts

$5,341

H 40.56 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 in

19th Century Salon Chair by Edwards & Roberts

By Edwards and Roberts

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Painted throughout with classic scenes and floral ornaments.The shaped back has an incredibly intricate scene of lovers in a garden to the front and musical instruments to the rear. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

Collectible Open Etagere Shelving Unit Late 1940s Northwest Chair Company
Collectible Open Etagere Shelving Unit Late 1940s Northwest Chair Company

Collectible Open Etagere Shelving Unit Late 1940s Northwest Chair Company

By Northwest Chair Co.

Located in Lomita, CA

The open two-shelf configuration offers excellent display and storage potential for books, ceramics, or decorative objects.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Abalone, Birch, Maple

Unique Hand-Carved Totem Chair by Paolo Rossi, Italy
Unique Hand-Carved Totem Chair by Paolo Rossi, Italy

Unique Hand-Carved Totem Chair by Paolo Rossi, Italy

$5,151

H 79.93 in W 15.75 in D 14.57 in

Unique Hand-Carved Totem Chair by Paolo Rossi, Italy

Located in Roma, RM

As light passes through the open forms, the chair produces shifting shadows that emphasize its sculptural quality within an interior.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Danish Dropleaf Storage Table and Chairs
Mid Century Danish Dropleaf Storage Table and Chairs

Mid Century Danish Dropleaf Storage Table and Chairs

$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 29 in W 33.75 in D 12.5 in

Mid Century Danish Dropleaf Storage Table and Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

Table: 37"-63" When Open Chairs: 29.5"H x 18"D x 17.5"SH

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Set 4 Carved Chairs Cane Weaved Cromwellian Farmhouse 1890
Set 4 Carved Chairs Cane Weaved Cromwellian Farmhouse 1890

Set 4 Carved Chairs Cane Weaved Cromwellian Farmhouse 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a set of four carved chairs in the Cromwellian style An elegant set of four antique carved oak chairs featuring tall shaped backs with finely woven cane panels The ar...

Category

Antique 1890s Chairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Leather Easy Chairs by Bruksbo, 1962
Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Leather Easy Chairs by Bruksbo, 1962

Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Leather Easy Chairs by Bruksbo, 1962

$6,513 / set

H 30.71 in W 26.58 in D 33.47 in

Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Leather Easy Chairs by Bruksbo, 1962

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The profile is low and wide, with a slightly reclined backrest and open sides that give the chairs a spacious and relaxed presence.

Category

20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Walnut Cello Chair – Sculptural Three-Legged Design
Handcrafted Walnut Cello Chair – Sculptural Three-Legged Design

Handcrafted Walnut Cello Chair – Sculptural Three-Legged Design

By Jom Rivers Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed with musicians in mind, the Cello Chair’s armless, open design allows for unrestricted movement, making it ideal for playing string instruments or other seated performances.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s
Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s

Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

The chair is further distinguished by gracefully curved armrests, a woven seat base, and an open lattice lower structure.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Enrico Ciuti set of 6 elegant blond walnut chairs
Enrico Ciuti set of 6 elegant blond walnut chairs

Enrico Ciuti set of 6 elegant blond walnut chairs

$9,474 / set

H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in

Enrico Ciuti set of 6 elegant blond walnut chairs

By Enrico Ciuti

Located in Milano, IT

COD-Z86 Enrico Ciuti (1910-1991) Set of 6 elegant blond walnut chairs with open back and upholstered seat. Manufactured in Milan in 1940's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair Of Marcel Breuer For Knoll Original Cognac Leather Wassily Chairs
Pair Of Marcel Breuer For Knoll Original Cognac Leather Wassily Chairs

Pair Of Marcel Breuer For Knoll Original Cognac Leather Wassily Chairs

By Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

These examples feature polished tubular chrome frames paired with rich cognac leather sling seating, creating a striking contrast of warm organic texture against sleek modern lines. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Ebonized Open Armchairs French Directoire in the Manner of Andre Arbus
Pair of Ebonized Open Armchairs French Directoire in the Manner of Andre Arbus

Pair of Ebonized Open Armchairs French Directoire in the Manner of Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of ebonized open armchairs French Directoire style in the manner of Andre Arbus. Upholstered back and seat cushion. Measure: Seat height 17.5".

Category

Vintage 1940s French Directoire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hickory Chair Martha Washington Mahogany Upholstered Open Arm Chairs, Pair
Hickory Chair Martha Washington Mahogany Upholstered Open Arm Chairs, Pair

Hickory Chair Martha Washington Mahogany Upholstered Open Arm Chairs, Pair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of Late 20th Century Hickory Chair Furniture Sheraton Style Mahogany Upholstered Open Arm Lolling Martha Washington Armchairs, with the James River Collection stripped Upholst...

Category

Late 20th Century American Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Ponti 969 Black Leather Chair By Gio Ponti
Ponti 969 Black Leather Chair By Gio Ponti

Ponti 969 Black Leather Chair By Gio Ponti

$1,480 / item

H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in

Ponti 969 Black Leather Chair By Gio Ponti

By BBB Italia

Located in Milan, IT

The name of this collection, Ponti 969, is a playful rendition of the standout feature of this chair: its open back with its superbly crafted wavy backrest.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

T-Chair in Black by Annebet Philps & Mogg
T-Chair in Black by Annebet Philps & Mogg

T-Chair in Black by Annebet Philps & Mogg

$896 / item

H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in

T-Chair in Black by Annebet Philps & Mogg

By Annebet Philps, Mogg

Located in New York, NY

T-Chair is a comfortable chair with open-pore lacquer that allows you to bring out the ash finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Onika Burgundy Lounge Chair
Onika Burgundy Lounge Chair

Onika Burgundy Lounge Chair

$7,680 / item

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 33.08 in

Onika Burgundy Lounge Chair

By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie

Located in Milan, IT

Tìam Mirror Pot redefines function by merging a circular extra-clear mirror with a Roman travertine base featuring an open pore texturThe Onika lounge chair combines soft, rounded up...

Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

1950s Early Adrian Pearsall Chairs for Craft associates Rare MCM Mid century
1950s Early Adrian Pearsall Chairs for Craft associates Rare MCM Mid century

1950s Early Adrian Pearsall Chairs for Craft associates Rare MCM Mid century

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Dimensions: Swivel Chair: 28” W x 32.5” D x 29.5”H 17” SH Open Back Lounge Chair: 31”W x 29”D x 29.5” H 15.5” SH Condition: These chairs will need full restoration.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

$4,334 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Vintage Patinated Pierre Jeanneret, Kangaroo Chairs from Chandigarh, India
Vintage Patinated Pierre Jeanneret, Kangaroo Chairs from Chandigarh, India

Vintage Patinated Pierre Jeanneret, Kangaroo Chairs from Chandigarh, India

Located in Uxbridge, GB

Its wide, slanted backrest and spacious seat provide both comfort and support, while the robust teak wood frame showcases the natural beauty of the material. The chair’s open, airy d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Italian mid-century metal and fabric chairs by Palladio, 1950s
Italian mid-century metal and fabric chairs by Palladio, 1950s

Italian mid-century metal and fabric chairs by Palladio, 1950s

$2,321 / set

H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Italian mid-century metal and fabric chairs by Palladio, 1950s

By Palladio

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century metal and fabric chairs by Palladio, 1950s Pair of metal chairs. The open backrest is surmounted by a large backrest with a central cutout.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Northern Mexico Banyan Tree Root Chair
Late 19th Century Northern Mexico Banyan Tree Root Chair

Late 19th Century Northern Mexico Banyan Tree Root Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century North Mexico banyan tree root chair. A wondrous late 19th century naturally formed, one-of-a-kind hand-carved Banyan Tree Burl Chair with organic open work back ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

Grosfeld House Chairs
Grosfeld House Chairs

Grosfeld House Chairs

$1,950 / item

H 30.5 in W 20.75 in D 21 in

Grosfeld House Chairs

By Grosfeld House

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant Grosfeld House ebonized occasional chairs having open backs with dramatic hand-carved draped swags with button tufted leather seats.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brazilian Mid Century Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950
Brazilian Mid Century Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950

Brazilian Mid Century Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This vertical emphasis gives the chairs a sense of visual height and elegance while maintaining an open, airy presence.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern
Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

By John Risley

Located in Montréal, CA

With its anthropomorphic form and light, open construction, the People Chair embodies Risley’s enduring idea: that a chair can be both a functional object and a character in the room.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Joaquim Tenreiro: 8-chair set in solid wood and leather. Laubisch & Hirth. 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro: 8-chair set in solid wood and leather. Laubisch & Hirth. 1950

Joaquim Tenreiro: 8-chair set in solid wood and leather. Laubisch & Hirth. 1950

Located in São Paulo, SP

The straight legs and open back construction give the chairs a restrained and elegant presence, while the upholstered seat and backrest provide comfort without compromising the clari...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Decorative Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe First half of 20th Century
Pair of Decorative Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe First half of 20th Century

Pair of Decorative Chairs with Rush Seats, Europe First half of 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

It holds a natural expression with its airy design, which is dominated by the beauty of the material. The openness of the chairs is highlighted by the two slender slats of the backre...

Category

Early 20th Century European Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice
Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice

Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice

By Pauly et Cie

Located in London, GB

Measure: The height of each chair when open is 108cm, and when closed 60cm.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

SUPER DECORATIVE PAIR OF VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL PATROLIANA AMERICAN FOLDING CHAIRs
SUPER DECORATIVE PAIR OF VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL PATROLIANA AMERICAN FOLDING CHAIRs

SUPER DECORATIVE PAIR OF VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL PATROLIANA AMERICAN FOLDING CHAIRs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

They fully fold flat so make for great internal storage There will be some age and use related patina marks based on honest age and genuine use Dimensions of the chairs open Heig...

Category

20th Century Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century
Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century

Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century

By Stefan Wewerka

Located in Utrecht, NL

The four legs balance the chair, preserving the open design, while maintaining structure and stability.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 2
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 2

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 2

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Due to the architectural, open frame, the "Carimate" chair has an intense expression.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960 Set of 12
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960 Set of 12

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960 Set of 12

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Due to the architectural, open frame, the "Carimate" chair has an intense expression.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 14
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 14

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 14

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Due to the architectural, open frame, the "Carimate" chair has an intense expression.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 14
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 14

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 14

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Due to the architectural, open frame, the "Carimate" chair has an intense expression.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Due to the architectural, open frame, the "Carimate" chair has an intense expression.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, 1960s, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern
Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, 1960s, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, 1960s, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

By John Risley

Located in Montréal, CA

With its anthropomorphic form and light, open construction, the People Chair embodies Risley’s enduring idea: that a chair can be both a functional object and a character in the room.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Dining Armchair with Sloping Arms and Open Back
Mid-Century Dining Armchair with Sloping Arms and Open Back

Mid-Century Dining Armchair with Sloping Arms and Open Back

By The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Hand-built with a solid hardwood frame, this piece serves as a tailored addition to a dining room or a sophisticated desk chair. Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); the f...

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Maple

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

$5,932 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

$4,334 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

$3,896 / item

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Denmark

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed as a series of furniture elements, the Principal collection has a modern appeal. The Principal dining chair is open, its round backrest comforting and enveloping but at the ...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

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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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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.

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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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.