Mid-Century Rosewood Prayer or "Cockfighting" Chair by M. Hayat & Bros
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking example of Mid-Century Modern design with a Brutalist edge, this three-legged chair (often referred to as a prayer, smoking, or cockfighting chair) was crafted by the reno...
Wood
Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Pakistani Punjabi wooden tribal chair featuring thick turned stiles topped with tiered finials and a latticework back of turned spools. The chair also has low turned legs and...
Velvet, Rope, Wood, Silk
19th Century Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A 19th century traditional tribal chair of the swat valley, Northern Pakistan. A chair with low seat, height measures 6 1/2"-inches, in the typical style of the Swat Valley region ...
Leather, Hardwood
Unavailable
H 42 in W 28 in D 26 in
Original Art Nouveau, bold, One of a Kind, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Leather, Unique
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Elevate Your Space with Art Nouveau Elegance: The Fleur Chair Immerse yourself in the opulent world of Art Nouveau with the Fleur Chair—a true masterpiece where nature’s grace meets...
Brass
Unavailable
H 42 in W 28 in D 26 in
original Art Nouveau, bold, One of a Kind, Chair in Walnut, Brass, Cane, velvet
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Elevate Your Space with Art Nouveau Elegance: The Fleur Chair Immerse yourself in the opulent world of Art Nouveau with the Fleur Chair—a true masterpiece where nature’s grace meets...
Brass
Unavailable
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted barre...
Brass
Unavailable
H 42 in W 28 in D 26 in
Original Art Nouveau, bold, art, Chair in Walnut, Brass, Cane, White Velvet
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Elevate Your Space with Art Nouveau Elegance: The Fleur Chair Immerse yourself in the opulent world of Art Nouveau with the Fleur Chair—a true masterpiece where nature’s grace meets...
Brass
Midcentury Safari Chair by M. Hayat & Brothers
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Midcentury safari chair in black leather and walnut frame with brass fitting. Designed by M Hayat brothers. Measures: H 78 cm W 57 cm D 60 cm, Pakistan, circa 1970.
Leather, Walnut
Safari Chair in Black Leather Wood Brass
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani, 'Safari' lounge chair, leather, stained wood, brass, Pakistan, 1970s This Safari-inspired armchair exemplifies refined elegance through its meticulou...
Brass
Campaign Style Safari Chairs, M. Hayat & Bros. 1960-1970
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of British Colonial Campaign style safari chairs / mahogany framework / turned and mortised construction / dark chocolate brown stitched leather seats and backs / stitched le...
Brass
Pakistani Tribal Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This low chair was favored by the inhabitants of the mountainous north of Pakistan; the Swat Valley. It dates to the early 20th century. The cord seat has been replaced. Wear consist...
Wood
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Leather Safari Chairs
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Sherborne, GB
An outstanding pair of 'Safari' lounge chairs, wood, black leather and brass, Peshawar, Pakistan, 1970s. This 'Safari' armchair is a classic. ‘Roorkee’ chairs are campaign chairs...
Brass
Set of Four 19th Century Tribal Bedouin Chiars
Located in Hudson, NY
An amazing set of four antique 19th century tribal bedouin chairs from northern Pakistan, with amazing details and the original handwoven small carpet seats. together with their comp...
Hardwood
Middle Eastern Brass Inlaid Savonarola Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS Middle Eastern Brass Inlaid Savonarola Chair. 20th Century, probably circa 1960-1980. Teak inlaid with brass in floral and geometric patterns. Probably made ...
Brass
Folding Colonial Campaign Chair, J Herbert McNair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Reclining colonial campaign Chair. A wonderful Anglo-Indian folding chair with an oxblood red leather slung seat and leather padded arms. The original design of this type of chair i...
Teak
Sold
H 41.15 in W 27.17 in D 36.03 in
Folding Colonial Campaign Chair, J Herbert McNair, Reclining Anglo-Indian
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Reclining Colonial Campaign chair. A wonderful Anglo-Indian folding chair with an oxblood red leather slung seat and leather padded arms. The original design of this type of chair i...
Teak
Mid-Century M. Hayat & Bros Ltd, Rosewood Safari Chairs
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Voorburg, NL
Superb black leather and rosewood set of safari chairs with a beautiful natural patina. M. Hayat & Brothers produced a lightweight, portable armchair based on the model of the Engli...
Brass
A Traditional Punjabi Low Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Traditional Punjabi Low Chair. PAKISTAN. A brilliantly decorated Punjabi tribal chair. Ornate hand painted designs decorate every inch of this dramatic piece. Low seat is woven in ...
Metal
Pair of Safari Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome pair of safari chairs with rosewood and leather. Great patina and scale with buckle detailing.
Brass
Rare 1960s Walnut Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Stool Bench Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. from the 'Stingray' Series. Can be matched with the Model 2466-C Lounge Armchair. Tight and sturdy frame. Architectural form, with staved A...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Plywood Kid's Chair, Hand-Crafted, USA, 1940s Style
By Ilonka Karasz
Located in Portland, OR
Fantastic early modernist plywood kid's chair. A sculpture, a historical reference, a functional design. Cut fir plywood stained and fitted together with minimal use of fasteners- a...
Plywood
Rare Handcrafted Wooden Chair, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Working against the minimal shapes and ergonomic design of streamlined mid-century European furniture, the maker of this side chair moved away from highly polished factory uniformity...
Wood
Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century hand carved, turned and painted Punjabi chair with new down feather persimmon colored silk velvet seat cushion.
Silk, Velvet, Wood
19th Century Anglo-Indian Slipper Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th-century Anglo-Indian slipper chair with an original embroidered upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chair, Dark Walnut & Red Leather, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
This piece presents as a piece, distinguished by dark walnut, red painted seat. The piece dates to 1940s, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period craftsmanship. Its ...
Leather, Walnut
$2,633 / set
H 44.1 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
PAIR OF TRADITIONAL PUNJABI TRIBAL WEDDING CHAIRS FROM PAKiSTAN IN CEDAR WOOD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Traditional Punjabi Tribal wedding chairs from Pakistan in Cedar wood Please...
Cedar
$4,727
H 22.84 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Javanese Carved Ceremonial Sunat Throne Chair, Indonesia, circa 1900
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional antique Javanese ceremonial throne chair, originating from Java, Indonesia, and dating most likely to the late 19th or early 20th century. Traditionally associated wi...
Cane, Wood
$3,426
H 36.62 in W 14.18 in D 27.17 in
Sculptural African Studio Chair, Wood, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural African Studio Chair, France 1960s.
Wood
$795
H 26.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Traditional tribal chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, 19th century. A chair with low seat height 6 1/2"-inches high to seat, in the typical style of the Swat Valley region ...
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Moroccan armchair with an elaborate pattern of repeated large and small eight-point stars executed in inlaid exotic and ebonized woods and mother-of-pearl. The ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mo...
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$890
H 28 in W 23 in D 23 in
1970's Punjabi Wedding Chair in Teak with Rush Bottom Seat and Brass Bells
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Punjabi wedding chair. It has a cord seat and brass bells on the back rest. The chair is made of Teak.
Brass
$2,090
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
19th Century antique Oriental Chair with Inlaid Marakesh, 1900 beech carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood with various inlays. Beautifully turned. This type of furniture was very popular in Europe in the 19th century.
Beech
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Laurence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A clean and well-proportioned armchair designed by Laurence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff. Features a solid walnut frame with simple lines and original white vinyl upholstery. A v...
Walnut
$1,500
H 31.75 in W 28 in D 21.25 in
African Tribal Senufo Chair, Carved Wood, Early 20th Century, Mali
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$1,190 / item
H 16.93 in Dm 24.41 in
Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$229 / item
H 5.12 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style
Located in Christchurch, GB
Introducing our Chunky Woven Tray, a masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary style. Handcrafted with precision, this tray features a unique design and a rich teak stain fini...
Rattan
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Other
$114,811
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$8,478 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$5,500
H 9.5 in W 23 in D 11.5 in
Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962
By Braun, Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962 A rare and iconic Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram, designed by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for...
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
French alp wood armchair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Unique French alp wood armchair
Wood
$8,775
H 62.21 in W 60.63 in D 80.71 in
19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Solomonic Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...
Walnut
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Vintage Camel Saddle Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage camel saddle stool, circa 1960s. This wonderful wood and leather stool is hand etched with tribal nomadic tribal designs. Seat cushion is newly produced
Leather, Wood
$4,400 / set
H 27.96 in W 30.52 in D 27.56 in
Mid-20th Century, Pair of Danish Shell Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of vintage Danish modern shell lounge chairs. Their iconic curved, fluted backrests and armrests evoke the elegant form of a shell, while the dark wooden legs provid...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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