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Pair of Bistro Chairs Bentwood Technique, 20th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of bistro chairs in the style of Thonet chairs with curved wood. Indeed Michael Thonet worked
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20th Century French Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Pair of Mid Century Thonet Style Bentwood Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique pair of chairs with a heavy Thonet influence. From the bentwood, the lines and curves, the
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Rope, Bentwood

Pair of Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Mid Century Bentwood and Metal Chairs, 60's
Located in Madison, WI
A PAIR of 2 Toledo Metal Furniture Co. chairs from the mid 20th century that can be adjusted for
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Thonet bentwood Mid-Century Modern chairs in black with black vinyl upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood, Faux Leather

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Woven Leather Bentwood Chairs - a Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
A fun pair of mid century bentwood chairs. Simple maple frames have square leather seats and woven
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Maple, Bentwood

Vintage Woven Leather Bentwood Chairs - a Pair
Woven Leather Bentwood Chairs - a Pair
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Polish Bentwood Bistro Style Side Chairs, Pair
By ZPM Radomsko
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Polish Bentwood Bistro Style Side Chairs. Measures 16" in width
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Pair of Josef Hoffman for Thonet Prague Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of No. 811 Thonet chairs or Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffman. The chairs feature
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20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Cane, Bentwood

Chairs Thonet 209, Pair of Cane and Black Bentwood , 1940s or 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950-1960 This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Cane, Bentwood

Pair of Czechoslovak Vintage bentwood chairs by Jitona, 1970´s
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Pair of upholstered bentwood chairs by Jitona company. They were made in the former Czechoslovakia
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid century chairs in the style of Norman Cherner feature a bentwood design, original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
This model is inspired by the Thonet no. 10 rocker from circa 1880. It´s made in Spain, circa 1940-1950. It was restored and it´s in perfect shape.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood Art Deco Geometric Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bentwood Art Deco design stripped side chairs with geometric upholstered seat and fluted
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20th Century European Art Deco Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Pair of Armchairs with Bentwood Arms, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of armchairs with bent ply arms and a flat metal connection between the seat and back
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Metal

Pair of Danish 70s Bentwood Leather Armchairs Hand Dyed Cognac #440
Located in Lewes, GB
A stunning pair of Danish Vintage Bentwood Chairs, late 70s, hand dyed leather a most beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Swedish 1930s Black Leather Art Deco Club Chairs with Bentwood Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A timeless pair of Swedish Art Deco black leather club chairs with light-toned bentwood structure
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood, Leather

Mid Century Modern Bentwood Leatherette Lounge & Ottoman Set - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Bentwood Tufted Leatherette Lounge Chairs & Ottoman Set - Set of 2 This Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Upholstery, Faux Leather, Bentwood

Vittorio Nobili, Pair of Italian Walnut "Medea" Chairs, Mid 20th Century
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-20th century Italian walnut "Medea" occassional chairs by Vittorio Nobili for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Walnut

Mid Century Bentwood Cafe Chairs in the Style of J&J Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Detroit, MI
style of Jacob & Josef Kohn and Mundus (Austrian) designed in the early 20th century. These classic cafe
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

1940's, Bentwood Debrecen Moustache Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen moustache back dining chairs – pair 1940’s Bentwood Debrecen moustache
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1940s Hungarian Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Audoux Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs France, circa 1950’s Manufactured
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Rope, Wood

Pair of "Albert" Beech Bentwood Chairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Mobler
By Finn Østergaard 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Pair of "Albert" Beech Bentwood Chairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Mobler is a splendid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Beech

Two Keilhauer Belle Lounge Chairs Bentwood Tom HcHugh
By Keilhauer
Located in Pasadena, TX
belle chairs By Tom HcHugh Canada Early 21st century A pair of Mid-Century Modern Belle chairs
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Late 20th Century American Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
By Thonet, Stefan Diez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet. Original labels. Stefan Diez, born in 1971 in
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20th Century German Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
By Thonet, Stefan Diez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet. Original labels. Stefan Diez, born in 1971 in
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20th Century German Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
By Thonet, Stefan Diez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet. Original labels. Stefan Diez, born in 1971 in
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20th Century German Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Pair of Round Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique arm chairs with bentwood back connecting to a criss cross frame. Please confirm location.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Pair of Round Back Chairs
Pair of Round Back Chairs
H 29 in W 20.5 in D 19.75 in
Thonet Pair of black stained wood chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Thonet bentwood chairs. There is some wear and tear, but they are sturdy. They have been
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20th Century European Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Thonet Pair of black stained wood chairs
Thonet Pair of black stained wood chairs
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Midcentury Swedish Low Bent Wood Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of original rare Swedish all blonde low lounge chairs with wool Velvet. Solid birch bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Steel

Pair of Blue Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs
By N.A. Jørgensens, Hans Olsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chairs designed by Hans Olsen in 1955 with oak frame, seat and back made of bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Pair of Blue Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs
Pair of Blue Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of early bentwood and cane armchairs made by Salvatore Leone for Thonet in Modena, Italy. Rare
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20th Century European Neoclassical Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Upholstery, Cane, Beech

Comfortable Artsome Brown Leather Lounge Armchair & Ottoman with Bentwood Frame
Located in GB
look 100 years old from new Condition wise, the pair have been deep cleaned, hand condition waxed
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Eames For Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of molded birch plywood LCW, low seated easy lounge chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Pair Of Highback Falcon Lounge Chairs + Ottoman In Chrome
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Berkeley, CA
, Bentwood Measurements: 31" wide x 29.5" deep x 39.5" tall, Seat: 18.5" tall, Ottoman:23.5" wide x 23.5
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s
By Cidue, Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury black metal and bentwood folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Metal

Pair of "Eva" Chairs by Sven Erik Fryklund for Haga Fors Sweden
By Haga Fors, Sven Erik Fryklund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home iconic Scandinavian mid-century design with this charming pair of beech dining chairs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Wood, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood

Mid Century Leather Sling G23 Hoop Chairs by Piero Palange, A Pair
By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange
Located in Greensboro, NC
Mid Century Leather Sling G23 Hoop chairs by Piero Palange, A Pair. Large on personality as well
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Art Deco Style Jack Cartwright Lounge Chairs
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Pasadena, TX
" Lounge Chairs 1999 Bentwood chairs in maple with beige and charcoal upholstery. Reinforced hardwood
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Maple

Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Echt, NL
Beautifully crafted fside chairs in very good condition. Manufactured by Barovero Turino in the
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Six Chairs Model 2025 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer

Pair Frank Gehry Cross Check Bent Maple Chairs For Knoll
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frank Gehry Cross Check Chairs. The chairs are made of Maple Bentwood Ribbon-like pieces
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20th Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Maple, Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of "Albert" Chairs by Finn Østergaard Armchair for Kvist Møbler, Denmark
By Finn Østergaard 1, Kvist
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of "Albert" Beech Bentwood Chairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Mobler comprised of beech and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Dinning Chairs by Antonín Šuman for Tatra Nábytok, Set of 2
By Tatra Pravenec, Antonín Šuman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Bentwood dining chairs designed by Antonin Suman. The chairs are upholstered with fabric and made
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Pair Of Rare Model Penguin Chairs By Ib Kofod-Larsen For Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of elegant, rare model "Penguin" lounge chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig feature wrought
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage Bentwood Thonet Style Chairs in Violet
By Thonet
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of vintage bentwood Thonet style chairs in Violet. Price is for 2 chairs. Classic timeless
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Leather Ribbed Upholstery Reclining Lounge Chairs Bent Wood Tank Style
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood rails ribbed upholstery super comfortable great looking leather
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Lucenec, SK
Professionally restored and re-upholstered rmchairss, model No. 2, designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia from the 1930s by UP Zavody Brno ( the same as the fam...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Am Moller 501 Dining Chairs, 'Set of 6'
By AM Mobler
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
definition of classic Danish style. Each chair boasts solid teak frames with bentwood teak backs and rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Rosewood, Teak, Bentwood

Am Moller 501 Dining Chairs, 'Set of 6'
Am Moller 501 Dining Chairs, 'Set of 6'
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Desk Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in London, GB
A pair of original Vittorio Nobili Medea office or desk chairs with swivel base, for Fratelli
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Metal

Siesta Lounge Chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in New Haven, CT
Westnofa Furniture Makers manufactured this highly attractive and award winning pair of bentwood
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Siesta Lounge Chairs
Siesta Lounge Chairs
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina Italian Design 1993
By Cassina, Andrea Branzi
Located in DE MEERN, NL
iconic armchair, dating back to the late 20th century (Circa 1993), is a testament to the enduring allure
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1990s Italian Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Steel

A Pair of Mid Century Thonet Dining Chair Bentwood with Cane 1950s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A pair of beautifully shaped bentwood chairs with cane from Thonet. Designed at the end of the 19th
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of lounge chairs model "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler. This rarely seen model
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Bentwood

Stunning Pair of Vintage Danish Bentwood Leather Chairs 70s Retro #418
Located in Lewes, GB
A stylish Pair of 70s Vintage Danish bentwood and leather chairs, a beautiful contrast between the
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Mid-20th Century Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Bentwood

Handcrafted Primitive Stick Chairs Hunt Country Furniture
By Hunt Country Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A set pair of handcrafted Primitive Hickory bentwood stick armchairs with sculpted pine seats
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Pr. Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Arm Chairs Made in Norway by Ekorness
By Ekorness
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of lounge chairs featuring exposed bentwood frames, with supple brown leather
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Thonet Romanian Bentwood Cane Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of mid-century modern bar stools crafted from bentwood after Thonet. The stools feature a
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20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Cane, Bentwood

Danish Teak Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century Danish made lounge chairs in teak wood. Bentwood arms and thick slat backs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Teak

Danish Teak Lounge Chairs
Danish Teak Lounge Chairs
H 33.25 in W 27 in D 31.75 in
Tortoise Painted Faux Bamboo Iron and Bronze Chairs, Circa 1960
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of unusual faux bamboo bentwood like iron chairs in original tortoise painted factory finish
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20th Century Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft White Bentwood 'Pretzel' Dining Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century 'Pretzel' design dining armchairs with white painted bentwood frames
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Vintage Bentwood Chairs 20th Century

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Wood, Walnut, Paint

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pair of vintage bentwood chairs 20th century you’re looking for. Each pair of vintage bentwood chairs 20th century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and fabric. There are many kinds of the pair of vintage bentwood chairs 20th century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A pair of vintage bentwood chairs 20th century made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made pair of vintage bentwood chairs 20th century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Jindrich Halabala and Alvar Aalto are consistently popular.

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A pair of vintage bentwood chairs 20th century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $14,800.

Finding the Right seating for You

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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.

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