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Beautiful Channel Back Chairs
By Samuel Marx
Located in Miami, FL
Black painted wood legs and frame with channel back design. Very pretty chairs.
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1980s American Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Beautiful Channel Back Chairs
Beautiful Channel Back Chairs
H 35 in W 29.5 in D 30.25 in
Pretty Pair of Queen Anne Style Red Tufted Side Chairs Hollywood Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Queen Anne style red velvet tufted side chairs. These chairs are circa 1950s and
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Maple, Upholstery

Pretty Louis XVI French Giltwood and Upholstered Fauteuils Sidechairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pretty and classic antique Louis XVI style French fauteuils having slightly chippy gorgeously aged
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1940s French Louis XVI Pretty Vintage Chair

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Upholstery, Giltwood

German 1950s cocktail chair
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This cocktail chair was made in Germany in the 1950s. It consists of pretty, well-preserved
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Vintage German 1950s cocktail chair
German 1950s cocktail chair
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Old Hickory 3 Hoop Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pretty old hickory 3 hoop armchair. In very good condition. Bears a brass tag on the bottom, GM
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20th Century American Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Wood

Vintage Old Hickory 3 Hoop Chair
Old Hickory 3 Hoop Chair
H 35.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of thonet style chairs year 1900
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty pair of thobet style chairs from the 1900s cannage to be revisited in good general
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Paint

Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Chair
By Galvanitas
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Beautiful chair stamped and numbered, produced in the late 1950s and during the 1960s for public
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Chair
Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Chair
H 25.2 in W 13 in D 14.57 in
French 1950s "Bow" Chair and Armchair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Dainty wrought iron set comprising a chair and an armchair. Pretty bow-motif backs. The seats are
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pretty Vintage Chair

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Wrought Iron

Vintage French 1950s "Bow" Chair and Armchair
French 1950s "Bow" Chair and Armchair
H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Little Chair
By Galvanitas
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Beautiful chair stamped and numbered, produced in the late 1950s and during the 1960s for public
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Little Chair
Galvanitas Children's Pagwood 1960s Little Chair
H 22.05 in W 11.42 in D 11.82 in
George Candilis chairs for Sentou France 1968
By Anja Blomstedt, Georges Candilis
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
and backs. The chairs were used many years pretty intense which gave them the beautiful patina they
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Aluminum

George Candilis chairs for Sentou France 1968
George Candilis chairs for Sentou France 1968
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Zig Zag Wire Chairs Made in Italy 1970
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
and usage, which is pretty unusual for chairs this age. The chairs are priced and sold in a set of 6.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

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Metal

Zig Zag Wire Chairs Made in Italy 1970
Zig Zag Wire Chairs Made in Italy 1970
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four Scandinavian Chairs - Teak, Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful set of four Scandinavian teak chairs. Work from the 1960s. The four legs are slightly
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Teak

Suite Of 6 French Chairs, Elm, Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of six vintage French chairs from the 1960s. Structure in elm with a very pretty honey patina
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

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Elm

Suite Of 6 French Chairs, Elm, Ca 1960
Suite Of 6 French Chairs, Elm, Ca 1960
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Tecno Chip Chair by Carlo Mo, Italy, 1990s
By Tecno, Carlo Mo
Located in Berlin, DE
The Chip chair was designed by sculptor Carlo Mo. The chair is very small and more an object ora
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1990s Italian Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Steel

Tecno Chip Chair by Carlo Mo, Italy, 1990s
Tecno Chip Chair by Carlo Mo, Italy, 1990s
H 25.99 in W 6.7 in D 28.35 in
School Chair In Metal And Plywood, Kovona, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Kovona
Located in Zohor, SK
on the construction with chipped color. However, this looks pretty cool on the chair we kept it on to
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs, France, circa 1950
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pretty pair of mismatched vintage chairs: one has a gray / taupe / mottled beige fabric, and the
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Series of 4 Danish teak chairs in black skai by Farso Stolefabrik 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty series of Scandinavian chairs. Elegant, robust and very comfortable. Clean design, very
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood chair with Yellow Vinyl cushion 1960s
By Norman Cherner
Located in Ocean Grove, NJ
scuffs. There are no rips or tears. As you can see, the chair still looks very pretty, and we always
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

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Naugahyde, Bentwood, Plywood

Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
Pewter from Shakespeare Warwickshire, exhibited in The Living Chair Museum This is pretty much the
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20th Century English Victorian Pretty Vintage Chair

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Oak

Set of Four Vintage 1950s Belgian Fibrocit Industrial Stackable Terrace Chairs
By Fibrocit
Located in Haarlem, NL
terrace chairs, also known as the Belgian Tolix. Look how pretty this white-red Industrial stackable set
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

Lloyd Loom 1960s “Stingray” Retro Arm Chair A Quirky statement piece of its ti
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Stingray” the chair is in pretty good condition for its age no major faults just general wear as you would
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

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Rattan

Set of Two Bauhaus Cantilever Chrome Woven Rattan Side Chairs 1960s Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of chairs was made in the 60s. It consist of a tubular chrome structure with cantilever
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Pretty Vintage Chair

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Chrome

Mediterranean Spanish Revival Pair Ceruse Chairs Rush Seats Blue Loose Cushions
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome and unusual pair of Mediterranean or Spanish Revival style chairs with rush seats and loose
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Mid-20th Century American Other Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet, Rush, Wood

Suite of Six Cabriolet Teak Chairs in Jules Leleu Taste, Period: 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Exceptional suite of six "convertible" chairs in the Jules Leleu style.  The chairs are in very
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20th Century Art Deco Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Teak

Abel Gonzalez Wood and Leather Safari Chair .
By Arne Norell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Safari Chair by Abel Gonzalez made in Argentina. in original condition. has some great patina and
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1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sculptural Chair by Vladimir Kagan, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Embrace the art of sitting pretty with this chair that's as charming as it is cozy, and let your
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1980s Post-Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Rocking Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones for Hill manufacturing in the 1970s. It has
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1970s American Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Cotton, Lucite

Vintage Tufted Wingback Chair in Pink Chenille
Located in Munster, IN
Adorable and lush, this vintage wingback chair is the perfect way to add color and style to your
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Chenille

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll large diamond chair with a green cover. Base is original white. Bushings
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

White Rattan Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair with Ottoman
Located in Medina, OH
Rare and hard to find White Rattan Upholstered Egg Chair with Ottoman. The chair swivels and
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1980s Vintage Wood Rustic Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
I LOVE these chairs. Pretty from all angles and super comfy. These are in original condition and
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1980s American Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Wood

Danish mid century lounge chair by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bruxelles, BE
they are in pretty good shape. Possibility to have a pair of lounge chair .
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1960s Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chairs pair Artifort 1963
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
designed to fit your body comfortably. And the way it's built is pretty special too. The chairs have a
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Paul McCobb "Samuel Marx" Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs for Directional. Italian in influence. This design was
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Style Chevron Fabric Tufted Swivel Barrel Tub Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
tell that the original owner invested a pretty penny in refurbishing these chairs. The upholsterer
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric

Rainer Schell Canto chair for Franz Schlapp, Germany, 1964
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice minimalist so called ‘Shell’ chair model nr. 320 designed by Rainer Schell and
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Beech, Leather

Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Culver City, CA
Get ready to rock and roll in style with Jeffrey Greene's walnut rocking chair, straight from the
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1990s American American Craftsman Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner JH-512 Folding Chairs, Oak One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Warren Platner for Knoll big Easy Lounge Chair with Bronze Finish
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
was recently re-upholstered in a pretty Knoll fabric. It is in the Bronze Metallic finish. The chair
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1980s American Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Bronze

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
Art Deco Style Channel Back Upholstered Velvet Chairs on Castors
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Style Channel Back Upholstered Velvet Chairs on Castors. Originally these chairs were very
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1960s American Art Deco Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs. Original upholstery looks pretty nice. May
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Boxer Leather Lounge Chair by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner
By Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Kwok Hoi Chan boxer lounge chair for Steiner, circa early 1970s, France. Cream padded
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pair of Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff
By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage pair of lounge chairs by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff Measures: 28.5" wide 32
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Wood

Finnish Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Finland, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The elegantly modern shape of this chair is evidence of Finnish craftsmanship, aided by great choice
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. The chair features a matte chrome-plated steel base with the original, pretty rare very nice red to
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Steel

Leather Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chino Hills, CA
chair design and exude an aura of timeless sophistication. Sitting pretty on a brass base, these
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Brass

Cottagecore Style Pair Floral Lounge Chairs Sam Moore Furniture Division Hooker
By Sam Moore Furniture Co., Hooker Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Late 20th Century Cottagecore Style pair of floral lounge chairs by Sam Moore Furniture a
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Late 20th Century American Country Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs in Green Mohair and Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of lounge chairs, oak, reupholstered in green mohair
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Oak, Mohair

1973, Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Side Chair Including Original Panton Fabric
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
armrests, pretty rare, with a swivel base. The chair's fabric is in very good condition. The base has some
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Chair Lübke, 1960s-1970s, Germany Teak
By Lübke
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage dining chair by manufacturer Lübke, Germany. Production period: 1960s-1970s. Sturdy teak
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Teak

Vintage Chair Lübke, 1960s-1970s, Germany Teak
Vintage Chair Lübke, 1960s-1970s, Germany Teak
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Bruno Rey Chair in Brown Leather
By Bruno Rey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Rey for Kush & Co, chair, leather and beech, Switzerland, 1971. This chair is designed by
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bruno Rey Chair in Brown Leather
Bruno Rey Chair in Brown Leather
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
1970’s Modern Orange & Black Tube Cantilever Sling Lounge Chairs Jerry Johnson S
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Modern orange & black painted tube cantilever sling lounge chairs in the style
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1970s Unknown Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Metal

2 Wilkhahn Vintage Chairs 1960s Germany Teak
By Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Hannover, DE
. The photos give pretty good the real condition of the chair. Teak wood chair frames refurbished and
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Teak

2 Wilkhahn Vintage Chairs 1960s Germany Teak
2 Wilkhahn Vintage Chairs 1960s Germany Teak
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
MCM Arm Lounge Chairs Tapered Legs & Brass Sabots Style Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
character. We are pretty sure these chairs have been refinished and they have new foam or new cushions and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Brass

Fine Carved Pair French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Side Chairs, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
do seem pretty nice though and the frames are as well. The chairs measure 35.5 tall x 16 wide x 18.25
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1940s French Louis XVI Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Beech

MCM Walnut & Ash Frame with Pink Fabric Lounge Chair Style of Dux or Kroehler
By Dux of Sweden, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
… Aren’t you pretty in pink!!! This is a wonderful mid-century modern lounge chair with similarities to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Walnut

6 Niels Koefoed Chairs 1960s Model Eva, Danish, Teak
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 teak chairs by Danish designer and manufacturer Niels Koefoed. Production period: 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Teak

2 Vintage IKEA Chairs Lena by Radomsko 1970s Bentwood
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of IKEA chairs from the 1970s. Model: Lena. Manufacturer: Radomsko. Designer: ERIK WØRTS
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Pretty Vintage Chair

Materials

Teak

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Pretty Vintage Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pretty vintage chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every pretty vintage chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a pretty vintage chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A pretty vintage chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pretty vintage chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Galvanitas and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pretty Vintage Chair?

Prices for a pretty vintage chair start at $151 and top out at $43,435 with the average selling for $3,432.

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.

Questions About Pretty Vintage Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.