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Pair Of Tub Side Chairs

Pair of Postmodern Tub Chairs by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli, Sunar
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage pair of postmodern Rotonda tub chairs by Massimo Vignelli for Sunar Hauserman , 1979. These
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam

A Pair of Regency Style Faux Bamboo And Cane Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine pair of Regency style faux bamboo armchairs, painted a cream color. Features tub-shaped backs
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20th Century European Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane

Art Deco Chairs of Burled Walnut and Leather Attributed to Harry and Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of comfortable English cloud-backed tub chair from the Art Deco period - each chair
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Burl, Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Italian Gio Ponti Style Tub Chairs, Attr. Casa E Giardino
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
A comfortable and sturdy pair of Italian midcentury tub chairs with a gentle sloping dome-shaped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Metropolitan Furn Modern White & Antique Brass Plate Tub Chairs by Jules Heumann
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Topeka, KS
!!! This is a stunning pair of tub chairs with beautiful patinated antiqued brass plated frames, and they
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair French Louis XVI Tub Chairs Gilt Arm Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic pair of French Louis XVI style gilt tub chairs Classic interiors pair and very comfortable
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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs Classic pair of fauteuils with a tub design Just
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Vintage 1920s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Empire Style Carved Giltwood Tub Chairs with Green Velvet Upholstery.
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Pair of Empire Style Carved Giltwood Tub Chairs with Green Velvet Upholstery. The
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Tub Chairs with Carved Campanula Friezes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood tub chairs from the late 19th century, with curving
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Josef Hoffman Design Fledermaus Four Piece Suite
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
frames. The tub shaped seating upholstered in tan faux suede with open circles on the sides. Flat arm
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood

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Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oile...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fly Wall Lamp by Pierre Chareau Model 110A
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in 1924, this current production of the Fly wall lamp by Pierre Chareau is composed of three rectangular alabaster panels. Hue of alabaster varies in each light. ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Stainless Steel

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps

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Iron

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
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2010s American Modern Night Stands

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Maple, Oak, Walnut

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Solid Oak Credenza, Charles Douduyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Large Credenza, solid oak, France, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of three storage facilities and covered with ver...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Loro Piana, Giulia Veronesi
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give the ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery

Maison Jansen Stools
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great set of stools designed by Maison Jansen
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Vintage 1970s French Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Maison Jansen Stools
Maison Jansen Stools
H 28 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Mohair, Velvet, Oak

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table. 2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.  
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2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 98 in

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Pair of French Walnut and Damask Tub Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A gorgeous pair of French walnut tub chairs, circa 1920. Having a gently raised hoop back that
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Vintage 1920s French Club Chairs

Materials

Damask, Walnut

Pair of 1940s Hollywood Tub Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency tub chairs. Very chic. These chairs need reupholstering.
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Vintage 1940s Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1940s Hollywood Tub Chair
Pair of 1940s Hollywood Tub Chair
H 26.5 in W 25.25 in D 24 in
Pair of Brown Leather Classic Tub Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of classic barrel back or tub chairs upholstered in soft brown leather and trimmed in brass
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs

Pair of Mahogany Framed Tub Armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of mahogany framed tub armchairs the shaped top rails above bergere backs, to the recently
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Chairs

Pair of Antique Leather Mahogany Living Room Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Here we have a pair of antique American made solid mahogany tub high back living room chairs. They
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Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

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Leather

Louis XVI Style Double Cane Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Antique Pair of Louis XVI double cane tub chairs.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Louis XVI Style Double Cane Chairs
Louis XVI Style Double Cane Chairs
H 32.63 in W 29.5 in D 24 in
Pair of French Art Deco Mahogany Tub Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Art Deco tub chairs, manufactured circa 1930s, upholstered sides and round back
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

British Colonial Pair of Antique Rosewood Tub Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of antique late Regency style English rosewood tub chairs that borrow influences from
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Tub Chairs
By Plycraft
Located in North York, ON
Pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs by Plycraft. The chairs feature a swivel tub base
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Cane Barrel Back Tub Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique pair of barrel back tub chairs featuring a caned back and sides. Produced by Barker Brothers
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cane

Pair of Baker Black Leather Tufted Curved Tub Chairs with Wood Trim
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Baker black leather tufted tub chairs with wood trim. These wonderful accent chairs have
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Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather

Quality Pair of Antique Leather Tub Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality pair of antique leather tub armchairs dating to circa 1910s-1920s.  This
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Quality Pair of Antique Leather Tub Armchairs
Quality Pair of Antique Leather Tub Armchairs
H 27.96 in W 37.8 in D 20.08 in
Stunning Art Deco Tub - Club chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
kind of room where you can use 4 chairs in one area then Great. We are selling them in pairs until
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Vintage 1930s South American Club Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Stunning Art Deco Tub - Club chairs
Stunning Art Deco Tub - Club chairs
H 27 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
McGuire Coastal Barrel Back or Tub Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of McGuire Barrel Back arm chairs that feature double cane sides and back with
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane

Pair of 1940's Italian side chairs with bronze sabots
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of medium size Italian slipper chairs. Square backs and angular arms upholstered in faux zebra
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Club Chairs

Pair of Edwardian Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5422 Pair of Edwardian tub chairs, each chair having shaped and inlaid top rail supported on
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Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Edwardian Chairs in Mahogany
Pair of Edwardian Chairs in Mahogany
H 29.528 in W 21.26 in D 19.685 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Cane Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of black lacquered and decorated cane tub chairs in the Regency taste, circa 1900. Cane work
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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of tub or barrel form lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These classic Baughman
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Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of French Art Deco club chairs Pierre Petit circa 1930
By Pierre Petit
Located in New York City, NY
,fauteuil, mid century,corner chairs,lounge chairs,living room suite,tub chair, chaise, club.
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Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
seen. This came with a matching chinoiserie display cabinet and also a pair of matching chinoiserie tub
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Mid Century Milo Baughman Swivel and Tilt Chairs in Ivory Boucle, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in 1965 by Milo Baughman, this swivel and tilt tub chair is a modern classic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Suite with Canape, Tub Chairs and Side Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This perfectly designed and proportioned suite of gilt wood side chairs, a pair of tub arm chairs
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Cane Bergére Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A pair of 19th century French walnut carved bergére chairs in a tub back style featuring double
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bergere Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Pair of Antique Piano Black Lacquer Tub Accent Guest Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Here we have a pair of mid century American made chairs that have undergone a complete restoration
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20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Petite Tub Chairs Attributed to Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely pair of petite Mid-Century Modern tub chairs attributed to Thayer Coggin. They are in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of French Empire Style Tub Chairs with Brass Swan Motifs from the 1870s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Empire style upholstered tub chairs with swan motifs from the second half of the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Chairs in the Manner of Follot
Located in Westport, CT
Very elegant and generously sized set of French classic period Art Deco Tub chairs in fruitwood
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Fully Restored Howard & Sons Brown Leather Fully Stamped Club Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Rare pair of original Howard & Sons fully stamped with original castors Victorian fully restored
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Round Parquet Solid Oak Coffee Table or Side Table by Howard
By Thonet, Alvar Aalto, Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
with minimalist silhouettes. If you are looking for an occasional table to pair with your barrel chair
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Style Cream Shearling Bouclé Scalloped Armchairs, Set of 2
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage tub Danish Art Deco armchairs, in the manner of architect Flemming
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bouclé

Pair of Brighton Bamboo Tub-Back Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Chinese bamboo Tub-Back chairs with newly upholstered cushions.
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Vintage 1960s Side Chairs

Pair of Brighton Bamboo Tub-Back Chairs
Pair of Brighton Bamboo Tub-Back Chairs
H 37.5 in W 23 in D 22.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tub Chairs in Striped Upholstery with Cushion
By Tomlinson
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of fine mahogany Tub chairs in striped upholstery with cushion. By Tomlinson Tailor Made for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1960s Barrel Back Tub Chairs in White and Gold Weave
By Ward Bennett, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of 1960s barrel back tub chairs newly upholstered in a creamy white woven fabric
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Metropolitan Furn Modern Blue & Antique Brass Plate Tub Chairs by Jules Heumann
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Topeka, KS
spectacular seating!!! We have to offer you a wonderful pair of tub chairs with beautiful patinated antiqued
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Diminutive Pair of Channel Back Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sized pair. The style of the Club chairs in the mid century manner, well constructed with tufted tub
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Gold Gilt Rope Twist Tassel Chairs Louis III Style
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish pair of tub chairs having upholstered seats and backs with extraordinary carved
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of French Bergere Armchairs Louis XV Style with Foot Stool Ottoman c1920
Located in Mimizan, FR
XV revival Upholstered Chinoiserie top covers easily changed to suit your interior Tub slipper chairs
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Revival Swivel Club Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco Revival upholstered lounge chairs from Hotel le Malandre. Bold, sleek
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Mid-20th Century French Revival Armchairs

Materials

Amboyna

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of early 19th century Gustavian style barrel-back tub chairs from Sweden, in an attractive
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
H 30.5 in W 23 in D 21.25 in
Pair of Gustavian Tub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Horseshoe-shaped un-upholstered back joined to rectangular seat by down swept supports with ormolu mount over garrya husk-carved apron flanked by rosette corners on round section fol...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs

Pair of Gustavian Tub Chairs
Pair of Gustavian Tub Chairs
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Neo Classical Tub Styled Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
trim. Sides are soft gold silk velvet. Truly a unique pair.
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Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs

Materials

Silver

Pair of Bergere Tub Chairs, Walnut and Cane, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hudson, NY
A lovely pair of tub chairs in the Bergere style with double woven cane on sides and back, sculpted
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Rococo Bergere Chairs

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Brocade, Cane, Cotton, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Tub Lounge Walnut Black Leather, French, 1940s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
An outrageous and stunning pair of Art Deco walnut and black leather club chairs, circa 1940s
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Milo Baughman chrome swivel chairs in red velvet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chrome sides on these tub chairs that swivel by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin. Seat
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Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

AN UNUSUAL SET OF EIGHTEEN REGENCY MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
From Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Each of tub form, the curved cane filled back and sides
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Painted and Giltwood Imperial Roman Style Tub Chairs, Naples, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Pair of extravagantly carved parcel gilt "Imperial Roman Style" tub chairs. The sloping upper
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Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Giltwood, Silk, Upholstery

Pair Distressed Vintage European Leather Tub Chairs with Brass Nailhead Detail
Located in Houston, TX
This pairing of vintage European leather tub chairs features slightly distressed, but richly
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Late 20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Brass

An Art Moderne period leather armchair from France c.1940
Located in Houston, TX
notice the update to a classic tub chair design that originated in the eighteenth century. The chair
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Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Karelian Birch Armchairs of Tub Form, France c.1930
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of extraordinary Art Deco period armchairs from Paris, France c.1930 featuring superb
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Pair Of Tub Side Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of pair of tub side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, all pair of tub side chairs available were constructed with great care. Pair of tub side chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pair of tub side chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, modern and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Josef Hoffmann, McGuire Furniture Company and Metropolitan Furniture each produced beautiful pair of tub side chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Pair Of Tub Side Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,695, while they’re typically $1,650 on the low end and $12,950 highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

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