Sold|$8,180 / set
a pair of cognac colored Eames office chairs, model Soft Pad EA 205
Located in Brecht, BE
Delighted to offer this lovely original 1970's Herman Miller licenced Charles & Ray Eames EA205 soft pad swivel office chairs in cognac colored leather. An iconic piece of design, t...
Chrome
Pair of Early Poul Kjaerholm PK11 Chairs 1. E. Kold Christensen, Circa 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of PK 11's to be sold as a pair or individually. Current price is for the pair. Signed and in very good condition. Seat leather has been expertly replaced within last 10 years.
Steel
Pair of Time Life Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, ...
Aluminum
Pair of Eames Time Life Chairs in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a subtle touch of color to your office with this stunning Eames Time Life Chair in a bright olive leather for Herman Miller. Leather is supple and vibrant, with some wear as show...
Aluminum
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Navy Leather, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies v...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Eames Herman Miller PSCC-A-4 Pivoting Task Shell Chair Pair Contract Base Castor
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and interesting pair of Herman Miller pivoting and adjustable task shell chairs on contract bases with casters. These chairs were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and are p...
Aluminum, Steel
FINE PAIR OF RESTORED 1977 MARIO BELLINI FOR MATTEO GRASSI CAB 412 DINING CHAIRs
By Mario Bellini, Matteo Grassi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of fully restored vintage 1977 Mario Bellini for Matteo Grassi Cab 412 dining chairs Pl...
Leather
FULLY RESTORED VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ONE OF A KIND BROWN LEATHER DESK ARMCHAiR
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, fully restored, custom hand dyed cigar brown leather Viscount David Linley desk armchai...
Leather
Sold|$1,671
1970s Pair of Spanish Office Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of brown leatherette armchairs with black armrests and aluminium legs.
Aluminum, Iron
Sold|$1,361
Pair of Oak Desk Chairs
Located in Tetbury, England
A pair of oak desk chairs. Good original examples with no restorations.
Oak
Sold|$295 / set
Herman Miller Rolling Office Armchairs, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice pair of rolling office armchairs By Herman Miller USA, 2009 Measures: 23.5"W x 24"D x 32.25"H. Seat height 18". Arm height 25.75". Very good original condition.
Aluminum
Sold|$2,400 / set
Pair of Black Leather Wassily Style Armchairs
Located in North York, ON
This pair of Wassily style seamless tubular chrome framed chairs includes thick straps of stitched leather that act as a seating surface. Inspired by Marcel Breuer’s original design.
Chrome
Sold|$4,800 / set
Pair of Armchairs in Patinated Leather, 1980s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of armchairs in patinated leather and solid beech frame. Designed and made in Sweden. Great original condition.
Leather, Beech
Sold|$6,375
Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French Louis XV style armchairs (in the form of "fauteuils de bureau"), with richly carved flowers and roses and other rococo detailing. Wonderful blue and gold flower-abstr...
Wood, Upholstery
Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Black Leather Office Chairs, 1992
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
An iconic and collectible pair of desk chairs perfect for home or office.
Aluminum, Steel
Sold|$3,250 / set
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Walnut Leather Lounge Armchairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of vintage midcentury walnut leather lounge armchairs. With clean, these unique and original, Mid-Century Modern armchairs capture the sophisticated element of mid-century desi...
Brass
Sold|$3,199 / set
Antique Victorian Pair Mahogany Library Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fabulous pair of antique Victorian Mahogany library armchairs, circa 1860 in date. The chairs have been recently reupholstered in close-nailed leather, one in ...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$8,000 / set
Pair of PK15 by Poul Kjærholm, Made in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of PK15 - Chair in ash - seat in original cane - Designed by MAA. Poul Kjærholm, marked with makers mark P.P. Møbler Denmark - Great condition.
Cane, Ash
Pair of Erik Kirkegaard Leather and Palisander Armchairs
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of rosewood Erik Kirkegaard armchairs newly upholstered in Tan Cambridge leather. Manufactured by Hong Stolefabrik, Denmark, circa 1950.
Leather, Palisander
Fully Restored Pair of Blue Velvet and Teak Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern easy chairs in solid teak and light blue velvet upholstery. Very light and smooth lines for this particular chair Completely restored: the wooden fra...
Velvet, Teak
Pair of Patinated Regency Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs / Lounge, Bronze
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Patinated Regency Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs Fantastic patina on this pair of regency library armchairs which still maintain their original leather upholstery. The ...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Office Swivel Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, office armchairs feature burgundy leather, swivel seats on rolling aluminum bases.
Aluminum
Pair of Biedermeier Fauteuils, Armchairs, Leopard Fabric, Hollywood Regency
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Biedermeier Fauteuils, armchairs, Leopard Fabric, Hollywood Regency A stunning pair of Fauteuils having a X form backrest on parcel gilt and walnut frames each in a fine...
Wood
Sold|$1,500 / set
Pair of Vintage French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant pair of vintage armchairs. Crafted in Provence, France, circa 1990, each chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with leaf motifs at the ...
Cane, Walnut
19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of Napoleon III mahogany fauteiul or open-arm chairs in the fabulous Empire Style, circa 1850 in date. The mahogany is beautiful in colour and ha...
Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant pair of antique fauteuils; crafted in France circa 1880, the "Crapaud" chairs (or "toad" chairs) stand on tapered and fluted legs deco...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XV Leather Carved Painted and Gilt Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a pop of color to your office or den with this elegant pair of antique painted and gilt armchairs. Crafted in Provence France circa 1960, each chair stands on cabriole legs decor...
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$3,500 / set
Pair of Architectural Leather Desk Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage pair of leather architectural desk chairs that have a standard, seventeen inch, seat height.
Metal
1950's Vintage Charles Eames Fiberglass Shell Armchairs for Herman Miller-A Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of Charles Eames molded fiberglass shell arm chairs for Herman Miller, in a parchment color with original paper labels present, produced between 1951 and 1955. Borne out of ...
Metal
Rare Pair of Ico Parisi Easy Armchairs by M.I.M. 1960
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
pair of Ico Parisi armchair from Mim with weels ; rosewood, aluminium, orange cotton; marked on the bottom MIM Exhibition: COPPIE CELEBRI in Parma 2008 :bibliografy: COPPIE CELEB...
Aluminum
Sold|$2,236 / set
Pair of Danish armchairs from the 1930s in the style of Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
In the style of famous Danish artist Kaare Klint these decorative chairs were created and are prior samples of the first pieces known as Danish Mid-Century Modern design.
Leather
Sold|$4,800
Pair of Saddle Seat Desk Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Tufted leather armrests with carved seat on original castors.
Sold|$2,580
Pair Antique Desk Chairs William IV Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good pair of william iv mahogany desk chairs. 19th century These desk chairs having crisply turned and fluted front legs with original brass and porcelain castors.
Mahogany
Quality Pair of Victorian Rosewood Side/Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality pair of Victorian rosewood side/desk chairs having a lovely shaped top rail, carved center splats, shaped cabriole legs to the front out swept back legs.
Other
Sold|$2,716 / set
Pair of Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique regency quality mahogany desk chairs having a quality figured mahogany top rail with a reeded edge, shaped carved mahogany splat to the centre, reeded mahogany shaped...
Other
Sold|$1,702 / set
Pair of c.1920 oak desk chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a great looking pair of 1920's armchair's. Ideal occasional seating or desk chairs.
Oak
Sold|$2,354 / set
Pair of English Swiveling Desk Chairs Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of swiveling desk chairs early 20th century English In green leather with studs, feet in mahogany wood with castors.
Leather, Wood
1950s Original French Bienaise Swivelling Atelier, Desk Chairs, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Bienaise swivelling atelier – Desk chairs – Pair. Not the typical classic Bienaise workshop chair but a rather handsome pair of atelier chairs in superb conditi...
Plywood
Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs or Office Desk Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Art Deco side chairs or office desk chairs in a carved wood and poly-chromed finish.
Wood
Sold|$2,382 / set
Art Deco Desk Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco desk chairs. Walnut backed, with walnut legs.
Sold|$300 / item
Pair of American Mid century Modern Walnut Desk/Dining Chairs
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Elegant simple design walnut desk dining chairs with beautiful backrest design all original condition very light use original fabric and condition, solid and sturdy nice craf...
Naugahyde, Walnut
Pair of American Mid century Modern Walnut Desk/Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant simple design pair of walnut desk dining chairs with beautiful cane backrest design all original condition , freshly upholstery with knoll fabric elegant solid and sturdy. we...
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
Sold|$4,425 / set
Pair of Antique Quality Leather and Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique quality leather and carved mahogany desk chairs having newly reupholstered seats and back in a quality chestnut colour leather, shaped open arms with shaped supports.
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of c.1920's Walnut open armed desk chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very elegant pair of early 20th century English country house desk chair.
Walnut
Sold|$1,100 / set
Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Desk Chairs by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Bauhaus cantilever chrome-plated steel desk chairs designed by Robert Slezák and manufactured by Slezákovy závody in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
Steel, Chrome
Finest Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Walnut Desk/Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Finest quality pair of antique Victorian walnut desk/side chairs with an elegant carved walnut shaped balloon back, recently reupholstered seats with serpentine fronts.
Walnut
Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Side/Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality pair of four antique Victorian carved oak side/desk chairs having a quality carved oak top rail above a moulded panel with newly reupholstered buttoned backs and seats in bur...
Oak
Sold|$5,310 / set
Pair of Midcentury swivel desk chairs - Spain, 1960s.
Located in London, GB
Reminiscent of Eero Saarinen’s influential Conference design, these substantial swivel desk chairs wrap the sitter in padded leather. Generous rectangular armrests with an unusual do...
Suede
Fine Pair of Antique Regency Quality Floral Marquetry Inlaid Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine pair of antique Regency quality floral marquetry inlaid desk chairs having attractive, quality floral marquetry inlaid top rails and bar backs, shaped open arms with striking ma...
Other
Pair of Original Wiener Werkstätte Thonet Side /Slipper/ Accent / desk Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of original period Austrian, Wiener Werkstätte bentwood wood bistro chairs by manufacturer Thonet 1870-1956 .
Bentwood
Pair of Danish Modern Rosewood & Naugahyde Tall Back Dinning Desk Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant pair of danish Modern tall back chairs, with solid rosewood frames made in Norway circa 1960's nice original condition we have cleaned and oiled each chair, these chairs are ...
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Vintage Pair English Regency Revival Leather Desk Chairs, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
Vintage Pair English Regency Revival Leather Tub Chairs Mid-20th century. The chairs features studded hand dyed brown leather with square tapering front legs which extend to the t...
Leather
Pair of Custom Quality Finely Upholstered Side / Desk Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of custom quality finely upholstered side / desk chairs.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Upholstered Desk Chairs, Green Velvet
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very stylish pair of mid century desk chairs. These have a stained beech frame with great patina.
Beech
Pair of Stunning Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Wood Occasional Chairs Desk
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Swedish Biedermeier chairs A very good looking and well-made pair, the timber patina puts these more in the art category for...
Leather, Birch
Pair of Antique Victorian Walnut Carved Side/Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of quality antique Victorian walnut carved side/desk chairs.
Walnut
Sold|$1,835 / set
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality carved mahogany desk chairs having a quality shaped carved mahogany top rail, shaped pierced carved splat to the centre, shaped open arms with shape...
Other
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.
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