Rare Set of 6 1940s Multipl’s Metal Chairs
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A wonderful iconic Mid-Century set of six French 1940s Multipl’s metal chairs in excellent
Sheet Metal
$530 / set
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
1950s Pair Of Original Metal Stacking Fibrocit Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Fibrocit chairs are increasingly hard to find. Made from stamped and pressed metal the chairs are in
Metal
$395
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Jean Prouve Style Dark Espresso Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style, Mid-Century, wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with attractive compass base
Metal
Industrial Dining Chairs by Elmar Flötotto , 1970
By Elmar Flötotto, Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful cherry colored pagwood industrial dining chairs by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz, Germany
Metal
Six Industrial Dining Chairs by Elmar Flötotto, 1970
By Pagholz Flötotto, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant cherry colored pagwood industrial dining chairs, on stackable, espresso color enameled
Metal
$310Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 31 in W 25 in D 27 in
Russel Wright Outdoor/Patio Steel Folding Chair by Schwayder Bros, 5 Available
By Russel Wright
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pressed metal seat. This chair can be painted in any color of your choice simply message us with your
Steel
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 20.75 in
Stacking Chairs by Sebel, Pressed Metal Seat on Tubular Frame, Set of 4
By Harry Sebel
Located in Madison, WI
covers pressed metal seat and back mounted on a tubular steel frame. Legs capped in rubber feet. Debuted
Steel
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Whale Chair Made of Rosewood with Rusty Metal Effect, Saturday Sale
By Bruno Helgen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
If you rest, you rust. Unique chair inspired by whale tail made of plywood layered with 5 mm
Steel
Unavailable
H 30.91 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1950s Design Pagholz Pagwood Ergonomic Resin Plywood Chrome Stacking Desk Chair
By Pagholz
Located in Dorking, Surrey
. This is an original chair, which is stamped and numbered (under the seat). Quality moulded chair made
Composition, Metal, Chrome
Francois Carre Armchairs Designed by Le Corbusier
By Francois Carre, Le Corbusier
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
. Later pressed steel seats but still stylish and comfortable. This design of chair was commissioned
Metal, Steel, Iron
Unavailable
H 32.75 in W 14.25 in D 14.75 in
Set of Six French Multipl's Chairs in Stunning Mottled Paint
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Woodbury, CT
This rare set of six French 1940s Multipl’s metal dining chairs is in excellent original condition
Sheet Metal
Post Modern Metal Chair, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Pressed metal chair inspired by the En attendant les barbares gallery's collection, from the 1990s
Metal
Folk Art Pressed and Welded Steel Lounge Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
metal frame. The chairs are marked Marin County Civic Center, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
Metal
Funky Rounded Birch Stacking Chairs with Blue Enameled Metal Frames
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Funky Birch Stacking Chairs with Blue Enameled Metal Frames. In original condition, visible signs
Metal
Vintage Petroliana Metal Shell Oil Gas Station Chair
By Shell Oil
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A petroliana vintage Mid Century pressed metal arm chair with hand painted Shell oil company logo
Metal
Galvanitas Industrial Chairs, Holland, 1970
By Galvanitas
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large lot of industrial chairs model S16 designed and manufactured by Galvanitas, Holland
Metal
Set of 6 Prouve Style Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reddish teak toned seating with beige enameled metal frame and cutout. Creative linking to make
Metal
Galvanitas Stacking Chairs in Black, Holland, 1970
By Galvanitas
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
are made of black pressed pagwood and the bases are made of folded metal with rubber feet. The frames
Metal
Industrial Dining Chairs by Elmar Flötotto , 1970
By Galvanitas, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant cherry colored pagwood industrial dining chairs, on stackable, espresso color enameled
Metal
Set of 4 Prouve Style Single Shell Stacking Chair with Wine Red Legs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 midcentury Prouve style stacking chairs with dark red enameled metal legs and Wenge toned
Composition, Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Industrial Chairs, Model Revolt by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a set of four chairs, model 'Revolt'. This model has become an icon of Dutch industrial
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.86 in L 29.14 in
Dining Chairs from Hotel 'Abano Terme', 1960 with Certificate Rinaldi Archive
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
, for example the Drago brothers have confirmed that the pressed metal seat on these chairs is actually
Steel
Sold
H 34 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Set of Four Vintage Mint Green Enameled Metal Patio Garden Chairs, C.1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of Four vintage mint green enameled metal patio garden chairs, C.1940s Restored old school
Metal, Enamel
1930s Keystone Ride-Em Dump Truck, , Chairs Ride on Toy
By Keystone Manufacturing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s keystone pressed metal ride-em dump truck, chairs ride on toy, excellent original condition.
Metal
Sold
H 29.73 in Dm 47.45 in
Friso Kramer Early Edition Revolt Chairs + Rare Matching Round Reform Table 1953
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
4 Revolt chairs and a matching round Reform table by Dutch designer Friso Kramer for Ahrend De
Aluminum, Sheet Metal
Adam Stegner Stacking Chairs Flototto, Germany, 1960
By Elmar Flötotto, Adam Stegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large set of 50+ Industrial stacking chairs designed by Adam Stegner for Flototto
Metal
Sold
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
1950s Vintage English Industrial Blue Stak-a-Bye Tubular Steel Chair by Sebel
By Harry Sebel
Located in Haarlem, NL
patina. These pressed metal outdoor chairs with tubular legs were Sebel’s first chair. In 1951, the
Metal
Sold
H 32.25 in W 16.75 in D 17.25 in
Set of 8 Velvet with a Gold Tone Folding Chairs by the A. Fritz & Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 8 premier metal folding chairs in gilt like gold tone metal and gold velvet fabric
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.86 in D 23.63 in
Gastone Rinaldi Dining Chairs from Hotel 'Abano Terme', 1960 with certificate
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
confirmed that the pressed metal seat on these chairs is actually exactly the same steel pressing as that
Steel
Sold
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Post-War Sebel Stak-a-bye Garden Chairs with Steel Blue Pressed Metal Seats
By Harry Sebel
Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW
. Original embossed pressed metal seats, with a beautifully natural and unique patina which has been
Metal
Sold
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Post-War Sebel Stak-a-bye Garden Chairs with Unique Patinaed Pressed Metal Seats
By Harry Sebel
Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW
. Original embossed pressed metal seats, with a beautifully natural and unique patina which has been
Metal
Wim Rietveld Pyramid Chairs for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Here a very nice and hard to find set of 4 Industrial chairs type ´Pyramid´ designed by Wim
Metal
Friso Kramer Result Chairs Wood for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Nice and rare set of six early Result chairs with birch plywood seats and backs. Designed for
Metal
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$672Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...
Oak
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Florian Schulz, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnis...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Wim Wilson Floating Credenza for Castelijn – 1964, Model D242
By Wim Wilson, Castelijn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Dutch Mid-Century design, this floating credenza, Model D242, was thoughtfully designed by Wim Wilson for Castelijn in 1964. This elegant piece embodies the era'...
Aluminum
$4,744 / set
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs wood for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice set of eight revolt dining chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland, 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production starte...
Metal
$249 / item
H 30.25 in W 16.75 in D 20 in
Midcentury French Style Grey & Birch Plywood School or Cafe Chairs -35 Available
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hudson, NY
36 available. Elegant grey framed school chairs with bent birch plywood seats and backs. These are vintage midcentury school chairs that would look great in a rustic or more contempo...
Metal
$2,522 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$2,137 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Modern Style Side Table in Antique Pewter with Aged Patina
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique pewter colored side side table. Top has an antique patina, to look as if it is aged. Its sleek clean moder edge is smooth, this table is light weight, easy to use anywhere in...
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a bookshelf, bar, media cabinet, vitrine, or wall cabinet. It consists...
Glass, Wood, Teak
$306 / item
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Stock of Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chair in Wenge
By Galvanitas, Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial model S22 stacking chairs by Pagholz.Galvanitas, in Wenge color with very dark brown frame. The shells have a beautiful flamed motive and wood grain structur...
Steel
$345 / item
H 32.5 in W 20.25 in D 20.75 in
Mid-Century Roland Rainer Style Stacking Chairs in Bent Beech Wood
By Roland Rainer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stacking chairs designed in the manner of Austrian architect Roland Rainer feature bent beech plywood seats and backrests paired with dark brown stained wood frames. The construction...
Wood, Beech
$395 / item
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Prouve Style Wenge Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs With Compass Legs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with compass base, dark chocolate enameled metal frame, and interlocking legs that can create rows of seating. In original conditi...
Metal
$306 / item
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs
By Galvanitas, Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial stacking chairs by Pagholz. Galvanitas, never seen in this Two-toned coloring with black frame. The backside of the shells are in darkbrown or wenge and the ...
Steel
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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