Vintage dining chair with arms, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage dining chair with arms made in Italy in the 1950s. Graceful, heavy, steady.
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Used Chairs With Arms
Fabric, Wood
Vintage dining chair with arms, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage dining chair with arms made in Italy in the 1950s. Graceful, heavy, steady.
Fabric, Wood
$4,303Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Armorial Gothic Oak Chairs with Arms
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of Victorian gothic oak hall chairs with arms; well turned front legs and green leather buttoned seats.
Oak
Ole Wanscher mahogany desk or dining chair with arms
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
This chair is a lovely example of Ole Wanscher dining chair with arms was presumably made by Fritz Hansen during the 1970s and reupholstered in wool Boucle.
Hardwood
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six, Italy, the 1970s production.
Steel
Dining Chair with Arms Black Finish Arden Natural Fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dining chair with arms in black finish and Arden natural fabric.
Fabric, Foam, Rubber, Pine
Rare Pair of Vladimir Kagan Dining Chairs with Arms. Excellent Condition.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Pair of Vladimir Kagan Dining Chairs with Arms. Expertly refinished and reupholstered.
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Vintage desk chair with arms, off white patterned cotton fabric upholstery, polished ebony walnut wood structure.
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Set of six Italian high back dining chairs with arms
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six high back dining room chairs with arms . All newly restored and upholstered in midnight blue brushed cotton velvet with antique brass pins to the rear .
Brass
Mid Century Style Dining Chairs With Arms, Priced Per Chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Mid Century Style Dining Chairs With Arms, Priced Per Chair. Great Color And Comfort.
Wood
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Walnut Accent Chair with Arms
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern accent chair features hardwood construction, original dark walnut finish, two wood arms, shovel seat, and tall tapered legs.
Walnut
$3,900 / set
French Deco Bridge/ Side-Chairs with Arms, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Fruitwood Art Deco curved arm side chairs newly upholstered in silk/cotton fabric in Pollack style splatter design.
Fruitwood
Ronald Schmitt Cantilever Dining Chairs with Arms - Two Available
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Priced individually per item/chair. From the German manufacturer Ronald Schmitt and characterized by its high backrest, cantilever chromed metal frame and arms.
Chrome
Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs with Arms
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This pair of Niels Otto Moller's Model 62 dining chair is made up of one chair with a round metal label and the other chair without any label. Despite these differences the wood col...
Hardwood
C. 2020 Pair of Jens Risom U-430 Lounge Chairs with Arms for DWR in Fabric & Oak
By Design Within Reach, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of U-430 Lounge Chairs with arms, originally designed by Jens Risom in 1955.
Foam, Oak, Fabric
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Teak Stacking School Chairs with Arms
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four Mid-Century stacking armchairs in the style of Fritz Hansen's institutional seating line. Each chair features a single pressed and bent teak veneer shell with an organic, waiste...
Metal
Boomerang Chair with arms by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is is a very nice original armed version of a classic Boomerang chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Son, now freshly upholstered in white boucle fabric
Brass
$4,177Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Lolita Dining Chair with Arms by Porada, 21st Century
By Emmanuel Gallina
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy, - made of fabric and wood, - shows signs of use, - seat height 48 cm, - original condition, suitable for changing fabric.
Fabric, Wood
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chairs with Arms 15x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs with swivel bases designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. The design fe...
Steel
1970s Frank Majore for Pace Collection Lounge or Club Chair with Arms
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Frank Majore for Pace Collection Lounge Chair in Dark Orange Hopsack Fabric, dating to the 1970s.
Steel
Set of 10 French Louis XIII Style Oak Dining Chairs with Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
Armchairs: 23"W x 24"D x 45.5"H Side Chairs: 22"W x 22"D x 45"H Seat Height: 19.5"
Oak, Fabric
1970s Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Conference Desk Chair with Arms in Fabric
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large Swivel Desk or Conference Chair, designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 1970s. The chairs were produced in The Netherlands. The listed price includes o...
Steel
Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 Original Marcel Breuer "Cesca" arm chairs 1960's With "Stendig" manufacturer labels. Breuer first designed this chair in 1928. Originally known as the B32, the chair’s rev...
Cane
Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller 1964 Dining Chairs with Arms of Teak
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of four teak dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller. Round label dates these chairs as made between 1964 and 1969. Chairs require new black leather, which is included in listing...
Teak
$1,721Sale Price / set|25% Off
Tubular Chrome and Blue Fabric Cantilever Lounge Chair with Arms Set of 7
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage cantilever tubular chrome and blue hopsack fabric upholstered lounge chairs in the manner of Thonet. There are set of seven chairs available. All are in wonderful vin...
Chrome
1960s Jens Risom Design U-430 Lounge Chair with Arms in Walnut and Fabric
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a U-430 Lounge Chair, originally designed by Jens Risom in 1955. This particular example dates to the 1960s and was produced in the United States. The design is comprised of ...
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
1980s Pair of Postmodern Mario Botta for Alias Seconda Chairs with Arms in Gray
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of postmodern Mario Botta Seconda armchairs, produced by Alias circa the mid 1980s. These are gorgeous and iconic works by Botta, the renowned industrial de...
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Clos Dining Chairs with Arms and Lucite Legs Mid Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ultra rare pair of 1970's Vladamir Kagan "Clos" dining armchairs in lucite on castors. The high back chairs flow to the floor in back, while the front seem to float on the lucite leg...
Fabric, Lucite
Set of 4 space Age swivel black orange dining room chairs with arms, Emu, 1960s
By Konrad Schäfer, EMU Furniture
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This space age dining room set from the 1960s is absolutely unique. A design by Konrad Schafer produced by Emu. The set consists of 4 chairs, which are available per piece in this li...
Fabric, Polyester
Grete Jalk Chair with Arms, Teak with New Leather Upholstery, Beautiful Form
By Grete Jalk
Located in Kansas City, MO
Armchair designed by Grete Jalk (Greta Jalk), Denmark, 1950s. Solid teak frame has been reupholstered in new ivory leather.
Leather, Teak
1990s Pair of Oak Chairs with Arms and Natural Fiber Mesh Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
Charming pair of oak dining chairs with curved ladder-shaped slatted backs and sculpted armrests. The seat is woven with natural fiber, a traditional technique that provides warmth a...
Wood
Two Pairs of Francois Carre Sunburst Spring Iron Garden Dining Chairs with Arms
By Francois Carre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic dining armchairs specially designed to last while living outside. Designed by Francois Carre in the 1800s and still thriving today. Cantileverd with Sunburst seats and back...
Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern B64 Cesca Chair with Arms by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Marbella, ES
Chair model Cesca B64, with armrests. Chromed tubular structure, beechwood frames in black color and Viennese natural grid. Excellent condition in general both of the wooden frames, ...
Steel
$639Sale Price|20% Off
Upholstered Side Chair with Nailhead Trim
Located in Naples, FL
Tall upholstered club chair with arms. Chair has original upholstery in good condition with nailhead trim.
Metal
-Set of 8 stackable steel dining chairs. By Josep Mora in 1988 model "Egoa".
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
-Set of 8 stackable steel dining chairs with arms in black leather.Designed by Josep Mora in 1988 model "Egoa".
Steel
Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's.
Steel
Amber Stained Birdseye Maple Faux Bamboo Child Rocking Chair, USA
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement amber stained birdseye maple faux bamboo child-sized rocking chair with arms and a ladder back with spindle top section and a rush seat.
Bamboo
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs DIA White Upholstery MINT!
By Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with arms DIA White Upholstery MINT! Bent Tube Bauhaus Frames.
Stainless Steel
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed are a pair of elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs with arms and brass handles. These are in need of restoration, perfect if your looking to add to your set.
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, A. P. Stolen 1951
By Anker Pedersen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' chair with arms of teak and legs of oak, upholstered with light soft fabric.
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Charles Pollockk Penelope Stacking or Stack Chairs
By Anonima Castelli, Charles Pollock
Located in Kansas City, MO
Charles Pollock (Pollack) for Castelli sturdy wire mesh and chromed steel stacking chairs with arms. We took each of these chairs apart and replaced the inner screws that break with ...
Chrome
$528Sale Price|34% Off
Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms). These sturdy wooden dining chairs complement the set of four dining chairs that are al...
Wood
Early 20th Century Raw Wood Live Edge Chair
Located in Wichita, KS
Presented is a rustic raw or live edge wood chair with arms. All hand made and assembled, the chair has great character.
Wood
Set of Five Cerused Oak Armchairs with Burgundy Velvet, France, 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Set of five dining chairs with arms. These chairs are made of solid oak with a unique cerused finish to the wood.
Upholstery, Oak
Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare piece of Brazilian modern design, the "presidencial" lounge chair with arms was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (b. 1922) for L'Atelier, circa 1960s.
Steel, Chrome
Set of Six Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Italian Art Deco Style Chairs, 1980s
Located in Meda, MB
This set of six Art Deco style chairs was produced in Italy. The set is composed by 4 chairs and 2 capital chairs with arms.
Velvet, Lacquer
Champagne, Chair by E. & E. Laverne for Formes Nouvelles, 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic chair with arms made of a rotating transparent plexiglass shell with beige leather cushion, mounted on a cast aluminum tulip base.
Aluminum
2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm & Beige Frame
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2020 production lounge chair with arms designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll.
Metal
Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Blue Wool Cord - Model 62
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This Model 62 dining chair with arms by Niels Otto Moller with original blue wool woven cord seats is in especially good condition.
Hardwood
Charles & Ray Eames "Rar" Black Original Rocking Chair, 1977
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Black fibreglass moulded bucket formed tub chair with arms, raised on zinc-plated steel base with shock mounts intact, supported on wooden rocker runners.
Metal
$2,310Sale Price / set|40% Off
Formal Mid-Century Dining Chair Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Please note that a photo error was made on the chairs. The listing will include 2 chairs with arms and 4 chairs without arms.
Mahogany
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Bucket Fiberglass Swivel Chairs Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
The fiberglass molded bucket tub chair with arms, raised on a fixed aluminum X base with swivel fitting.
Aluminum
Pair of Lucite and Chrome Lounge Chairs Hand Signed by Charles Hollis Jones 1984
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Kansas City, MO
Extremely rare pair of acrylic / Lucite and chromed steel lounge chairs with arms designed by Charles Hollis Jones, 1984.
Chrome
Franco Albini Midcentury Brazilian Dining Chair jacaranda and fabric
By Forma Brazil, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Six dining chairs with arms (Price per chair) Manufactured by Forma Brazil Brazil, 1950s Solid jacaranda wood and fabric Measurements 58 cm x 55 cm x 77 ...
Upholstery, Jacaranda
2023 Patricia Urquiola for Moroso Tropicalia Dining Arm Chair in Purple and Grey
By Patricia Urquiola, Moroso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tropicalia chair with arms, originally designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2008.
Stainless Steel
Broyhill Saga Midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs, Pair
By Broyhill
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Saga midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 22 wide x 23.5 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18.5, arm height of 25.5 and chair clearance...
Upholstery, Walnut
1976 Set of Three Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Danish Dining Arm Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three Series 7 chairs with arms, designed by renowned architect Arne Jacobsen, produced by Fritz Hansen.
Metal
12 Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Leather Dining Chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and rare set of 12, Twelve dining chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in Teak and newly reupholstered in high quality brown Faux Leather. 10 side chairs and 2 captains chairs ...
Faux Leather, Teak
Art Deco Style High Back Dining Chair with Arms in Macassar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cygal Art Deco's handcrafted high back dining chair with arms from their "Memory Collection." Made of Macassar veneer on solid walnut.
Macassar, Textile
Art Deco Style Dining or Occasional Chair with Arms
By Cygal Art Deco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cygal Art Deco's handcrafted dining chair with arms from their new "Cordia Collection."
Metal
"New" Chairs with Arms by George Nakashima (aka Host Chair)
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic windsor-style armchair by George Nakashima in American black walnut with hickory spindles. Available in pairs and in larger sets.
Hickory, Walnut
Unavailable
H 33 in W 23 in D 20 in
Richard McCarthy for Selrite Captain Dining Chairs With Arms Set of 6
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite. These Circa 1950s chairs consist of an iron frame with brown vegan leather cushion and wooden armrests. Cha...
Metal
Unavailable
Set of 6 French Metal Cafe Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 6 metal cafe chairs with arms
Metal
Dining Chair by Parzinger Originals at Palumbo
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered Dining Chair with a Figured Maple Frame. Chair with Arms Also Available.
Mahogany Morris Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Handsome Pair of Mahogany Morris Chairs With Arms Terminating in Carved Volutes and Baluster Turned Front Supports.
Mahogany
Six Maple Dining Chairs 1960's
Located in Stamford, CT
Six dining chairs from the 1960's. Includes four side chairs and two end chairs with arms.
Maple, Silk, Cotton, Foam
Set of Six Swedish Dining Chairs
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Southampton, NY
A set of six teak wood dining chairs with arms, in vintage original upholstery, by by Karl-Erik Ekselius for J.C.
Upholstery, Wood
Karl-Erik Ekselius for Joc Design Armchairs
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Singapore, SG
A set of two teak wood dining chairs with arms, in vintage original upholstery, by Karl-Erik Ekselius.
Teak
Set of six Alias Spaghetti Chromed Steel Chairs, made in Italy
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions for chairs with arms: Height 33” Seat height 18” Width 22” Depth 20” Armless chairs: Height 33” Seat height 18” Width 15.5” Depth 20”
Chrome
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Marco Zanuso Italian Zanotta Black Leather Folding Chair with Steel Structure
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
Zanuso designed two different versions of this chair: with arms and without arm. The item we are proposing you is the folding chair version with arm; this version was manufactured b...
Steel
Tranekaer Dining Chairs Type "Iris", 6 Available
By Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Price is per item for the 2 chairs with arms, please ask if you’re interested in the 4 other chairs.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 21 in D 15 in
2 Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Dining Ingrid Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Norcross, GA
This is a pair of Danish teak dining chairs with arms. Called Ingrid chairs designed in the 1960s by Niels Koefoeds.
Teak
Unavailable
H 27.5 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
Set of Six Italian Chrome Dining Chairs in the Style of Gastone Rinaldi
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of six Italian dining chairs with arms. The frame is made of tubular chrome which is reminiscent of the fabrication style of Gastone Rinaldi (1920-2006) when he designed for hi...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 35.25 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Freshly Restored
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
set of eight Irwin Collection model C9002 dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin USA, circa 1950s mahogany and mohair chairs with arms: 35 ¼” h x 22 ½” W x 21...
Mohair, Mahogany
Pair of Office Chairs, One with and One Without Arms
Located in Porto, PT
Pair of office chairs, one with and one without arms.
Metal
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 39.38 in
Leather Lounge Chair By Tetrad With Retractable Arms Liberty
Located in London, GB
Discover the perfect blend of style and comfort with our Leather Liberty Lounge Chair! Despite some minor markings, this chair is in great condition.
Leather
Pair of Outstanding Chinese Throne Tall Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
Red lacquered wood tall back throne chairs with arms, Chinese, 1930s.
Lacquer, Wood
Unavailable
H 43 in W 25 in D 41 in
Organic Modern Brazilian Reclining Slatted Lounge Chair with Sculptural Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brazilian slatted lounge chair that extends back for ultimate comfort. The chair base is solid Brazilian exotic hardwood with Pau Ferra arms and slatted seat.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Mahogany Library Chairs with Carved Sphinx Decoration to the Arms 19thc
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pair of 19th century mahogany and upholstered library chairs with carved Sphinx decoration to the arms, on fluted legs on brass castors
Mahogany
French Iron Rocking Chair with Mesh Sling Seat and Scroll Arms
Located in Nashville, TN
The rocking chair has scroll arms. It has recently been sanded and professionally power coated with a dark bronze finish.
Iron
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Fabulous Pair of Lounge Chairs with Distinct Arms in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A fabulous pair of lounge chairs with distinct thick arms, and original golden color upholstery in the manner of Italian designer Marco Zanuso, circa 1970.
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 35 in W 34 in D 34 in
Midcentury French Button Back Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms in Mint Chenille
Located in New York, NY
Button back lounge chair with rolled arms newly upholstered in a mint chenille fabric.
Chenille, Wood
Unavailable
H 33 in W 32 in D 80 in
Mid-Century Paul Frankl Rattan Chaise Pretzel Arms Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Bay City, MI
This five-strand rattan lounge chair features stylized pretzel arms with a matching fitted ottoman is in good vintage condition.
Rattan
The Basic Pivot Back Arm Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom, elegant solid wood dining chair with arms available in a variety of woods and finishes with solid wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio.
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
Frank Gehry Cross Check Chair Bent Maple Wood with Arms Knoll International USA
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Hamburg, HH
Frank O. Gehry for Knoll. 'Cross Check Chair'. Designed in 1990-1992. Bent maple wood band construction, woven into each other. Marked under the seat. Produced by Knoll Internation...
Maple
Unavailable
H 40 in W 32 in D 23 in
most comfortablw 20th century walnut carved cabriole legs with wings and arms
Located in Perth, GB
This chair is soft touch to the comfort a chair to relax in comfortable recently reupholstered in a triple woolen tapest style colourful material of the highest quality stufffed wi...
Wool
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