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Postmodern Prototype Chair 1
Located in Surbiton, GB
Unattributed, rare, late 20th century prototype chair. Formed from a steel frame supporting a high
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Prototype Chair 1
Postmodern Prototype Chair 1

Postmodern Prototype Chair 1

H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Funny prototype chair with system, circa 1970-1980.
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980
Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980

Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980

H 31.5 in W 14.18 in D 12.21 in
Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare plywood prototype chair circa 1960's designed by an unknown student from the Chicago school of
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's
Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's

Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's

H 31 in W 17.75 in D 21.25 in
Asian American George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Chair in the Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
artist to the seat bottom in ink and in pencil it states " prototype chair for Fritz Hansen " . He is
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Asian American George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Chair in the Style of Nakashima
Asian American George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Chair in the Style of Nakashima

Asian American George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Chair in the Style of Nakashima

H 28 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare prototype side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk 1988
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988

Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988

H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 22.05 in
Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Doornspijk, NL
MOOOI in Amsterdam in 2005. The chrome has a flower pattern. This chair never actually went into
Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor
Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor

Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor

H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of five minimalist chairs was designed during the 1960s. It is probably a prototype made
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair
Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair

Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair

H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Chicago, IL
Two prototype chairs in powder coated steel for the Sol Chair by Jonathan Nesci for Volume Gallery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci
Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci

Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci

H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in
Knotted Chair, White, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Knotted Chair, 2007, Unique
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Knotted chair - White is a hand-knotted prototype chair, year of design 2007, unique piece
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Cord, Epoxy Resin, Lacquer

Knotted Chair, White, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Knotted Chair, 2007, Unique
Knotted Chair, White, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Knotted Chair, 2007, Unique

Knotted Chair, White, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Knotted Chair, 2007, Unique

H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Wind Swept Chair, manner of Jasper Morrison
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Prototype chair looking like it's been wind swept. Comfortable and a great piece of art
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wind Swept Chair, manner of Jasper Morrison
Wind Swept Chair, manner of Jasper Morrison

Wind Swept Chair, manner of Jasper Morrison

H 31 in W 31 in D 30 in
Frank Gehry Prototype Accent Chair, 1970s Los Angeles
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare cardboard prototype chair for Frank Gehry from the estate of Margot Alofsin, an
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Frank Gehry Prototype Accent Chair, 1970s Los Angeles
Frank Gehry Prototype Accent Chair, 1970s Los Angeles

Frank Gehry Prototype Accent Chair, 1970s Los Angeles

H 35 in W 17.75 in D 25 in
Rattan and Iron Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iron frame. One of a kind, prototype chair. Very good vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Corner Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rattan and Iron Chair
Rattan and Iron Chair

Rattan and Iron Chair

H 30 in W 33 in D 31 in
Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8
By Tecno, Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Brescia, IT
. This prototype chair is part of a commission created as public seating for the Rizhelien wing of the
Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8
Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8

Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8

H 29 in W 19.25 in D 21 in
Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair
By Gregg Fleishman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Lumabrest Prototype Chair by Gregg Fleishman. This conversation starter is an incredibly
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair
Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair

Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair

H 43 in W 23.625 in D 24 in
Dutch Modernist Chair by Wim Den Boon, 1947
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Den Boon ’s prototype chair for ‘Goed Wonen’ 1947. Important and Historical piece of Dutch
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dutch Modernist Chair by Wim Den Boon, 1947
Dutch Modernist Chair by Wim Den Boon, 1947

Dutch Modernist Chair by Wim Den Boon, 1947

H 29.14 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pierre Paulin prototype Blub lounge chair, Artifort 1971. Rare opportunity to own a one of a
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs
By Jordan Mozer
Located in New York, NY
. These could be possible prototype chairs and are being sold as un-upholstered. But they are waiting to
Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs
Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs

Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs

H 33.25 in W 18 in D 19 in
Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Iconic Zigzag chair prototype Netherlands, 1970 73,5 x 39 x 39,5 cm Iconic chair composed by four
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970
Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970

Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970

H 28.94 in W 15.56 in D 15.36 in
Wooden Prototype of a Chair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1026 - Vintage wooden prototype of a chair, may be a famous chair. Look to : Catilina chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Wooden Prototype of a Chair
Wooden Prototype of a Chair

Wooden Prototype of a Chair

H 28.15 in W 20.32 in D 16.54 in
Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chicago, IL
Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

H 41 in W 18.5 in D 37 in
Prototype Steel Chair by Tom Dixon, 1989
By Tom Dixon
Located in Berlin, DE
Prototype steel chair by Tom Dixon, 1989.
Category

Vintage 1980s English Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prototype Steel Chair by Tom Dixon, 1989
Prototype Steel Chair by Tom Dixon, 1989

Prototype Steel Chair by Tom Dixon, 1989

H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Arturo Pani Prototype Steel and Lucite Chairs
By Arturo Pani, Omar Chacon
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Prototype steel and acrylic chairs by Arturo Pani. Arturo Pani was one of the most
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arturo Pani Prototype Steel and Lucite Chairs
Arturo Pani Prototype Steel and Lucite Chairs

Arturo Pani Prototype Steel and Lucite Chairs

H 41 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Prototype Wood Chair Resembling a Flower Stamen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The chair is crafted of all wood, its slender legs and back support extending gracefully like the
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Prototype Wood Chair Resembling a Flower Stamen
Prototype Wood Chair Resembling a Flower Stamen

Prototype Wood Chair Resembling a Flower Stamen

H 36 in W 27.5 in D 34 in
Bernard Rancillac Elephant Chair Prototype 1960s
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in Dallas, TX
This example is not one of the chairs produced as part of the limited edition series of 100 in the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bernard Rancillac Elephant Chair Prototype 1960s
Bernard Rancillac Elephant Chair Prototype 1960s

Bernard Rancillac Elephant Chair Prototype 1960s

H 43 in W 55.5 in D 63 in
Gerrit Rietveld Jr. Prototype Salon Chair, Netherlands, 1955
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Museum piece! Prototype for a salon chair by Gerrit Rietveld Jr. 1920 - 1961, son of the famous
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Gerrit Rietveld Jr. Prototype Salon Chair, Netherlands, 1955
Gerrit Rietveld Jr. Prototype Salon Chair, Netherlands, 1955

Gerrit Rietveld Jr. Prototype Salon Chair, Netherlands, 1955

H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather
By Sauerbruch Hutton
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Model Munich chair designed by Sauerbruch Hutton. Manufactured by ClassiCon. This object is a
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather
Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather

H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller

H 29.5 in W 29 in D 19 in
A Pair of Studio Prototype Plywood & Iron Chairs Sculptural
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A pair of studio made plywood and iron chairs. These beautiful chair were a studio made prototype
Category

20th Century American Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Studio Prototype Plywood & Iron Chairs Sculptural
A Pair of Studio Prototype Plywood & Iron Chairs Sculptural

A Pair of Studio Prototype Plywood & Iron Chairs Sculptural

H 38 in W 19 in D 20 in
Prototype Model "Sexibiti" Chair by Bieke Hoet, Belgium 2004
Located in Brussels, BE
Prototype model "Sexibiti" chair by Bieke Hoet - Belgium 2004.
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Prototype Model "Sexibiti" Chair by Bieke Hoet, Belgium 2004
Prototype Model "Sexibiti" Chair by Bieke Hoet, Belgium 2004

Prototype Model "Sexibiti" Chair by Bieke Hoet, Belgium 2004

H 33.67 in W 15.75 in D 27.17 in
Set of Two Bauhaus Prototype Dining Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing set of two rare Bauhaus prototype dining chairs, manufactured around 1930. These
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Bauhaus Prototype Dining Chairs, circa 1930
Set of Two Bauhaus Prototype Dining Chairs, circa 1930

Set of Two Bauhaus Prototype Dining Chairs, circa 1930

H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Gregg Fleishman Prototype European Cutout Plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair
By Gregg Fleishman
Located in Brussels , BE
Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle chair, from the 1970's.
Category

Vintage 1970s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Gregg Fleishman Prototype European Cutout Plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair
Gregg Fleishman Prototype European Cutout Plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair

Gregg Fleishman Prototype European Cutout Plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair

H 42.13 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Camden, ME
Finland. This prototype of the Congo chair comes from the estate of Ilmari Tapiovaara. Rare. In very
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954
Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954

H 24.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
By Pierluigi Ghianda
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
Rocking chair Prototype handmade and designed by the important Italian craftsman Pierluigi Ghianda
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s

Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s

H 18.12 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Very unique handmade aluminum tubular and leather chair. the dimensions are smaller than a regular
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

H 33.71 in W 14.34 in D 14.34 in
Martin Visser Prototype SE20 Chair, 'T Spectrum, 1988
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare prototype of the SE20 chair, designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, the Netherlands
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Martin Visser Prototype SE20 Chair, 'T Spectrum, 1988
Martin Visser Prototype SE20 Chair, 'T Spectrum, 1988

Martin Visser Prototype SE20 Chair, 'T Spectrum, 1988

H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 22.05 in
Handcrafted Chair Unique Prototype Mounted on Cylinder Solid Wood 1980s Unique
Located in Lyon, FR
French chair from the 80s made by unidentified craftsmen. This unique model (prototype) was
Category

Vintage 1980s French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Chair Unique Prototype Mounted on Cylinder Solid Wood 1980s Unique
Handcrafted Chair Unique Prototype Mounted on Cylinder Solid Wood 1980s Unique

Handcrafted Chair Unique Prototype Mounted on Cylinder Solid Wood 1980s Unique

H 41.34 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Rye for Marble Furniture Co. Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Lenor Larsen
By Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A unique chair prototype – a lounge chair by Ralph Rye for Marble Furniture Company. Circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rye for Marble Furniture Co. Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Lenor Larsen
Rye for Marble Furniture Co. Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Lenor Larsen

Rye for Marble Furniture Co. Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Lenor Larsen

H 26.5 in W 39 in D 34.5 in
Ralph Rye for Dunbar Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Orange Knoll Fabric
By Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare chair prototype – the “Rye Chair” by Ralph Rye for Dunbar / Dux Furniture. Circa 1970. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ralph Rye for Dunbar Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Orange Knoll Fabric
Ralph Rye for Dunbar Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Orange Knoll Fabric

Ralph Rye for Dunbar Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Orange Knoll Fabric

H 34.25 in W 24.25 in D 30 in
Prototype Richard Schultz for Steelcase Sheet Metal Dining Chair from Circa 1985
By Steelcase, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz sheet metal dining chair prototype for Steelcase, dating to
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Prototype Richard Schultz for Steelcase Sheet Metal Dining Chair from Circa 1985
Prototype Richard Schultz for Steelcase Sheet Metal Dining Chair from Circa 1985

Prototype Richard Schultz for Steelcase Sheet Metal Dining Chair from Circa 1985

H 30 in W 18 in D 20 in
1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz Topiary Collection stacking cafe chair prototype with a black
Category

1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair
1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair

1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair

H 30.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair
Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair

Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair

H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It is raw in its simplicity, nothing too much
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern

H 28.35 in W 23.04 in D 29.53 in
Prototype Danish Modern Swivel Lounge Chair by Hans Erik Johansson
By Hans Erik Johansson
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Hans Erik Johansson Manufacturer: Westberg Furniture, Tranås Era: 1950s Materials: Wool, Aluminum Measurements: Inquire for dimensions Condition: In ...
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Prototype Danish Modern Swivel Lounge Chair by Hans Erik Johansson
Prototype Danish Modern Swivel Lounge Chair by Hans Erik Johansson

Prototype Danish Modern Swivel Lounge Chair by Hans Erik Johansson

H 25.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
Woven Grounds Chair, Prototype, Award Winning by Vanessa Lee Jackson/ Sculpture
By Oliver Lee Jackson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Woven Grounds Chair, prototype. Award winning by Vanessa Lee Jackson/ sculpture. narrate my
Category

2010s Canadian Folk Art Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Woven Grounds Chair, Prototype, Award Winning by Vanessa Lee Jackson/ Sculpture
Woven Grounds Chair, Prototype, Award Winning by Vanessa Lee Jackson/ Sculpture

Woven Grounds Chair, Prototype, Award Winning by Vanessa Lee Jackson/ Sculpture

H 32 in W 40 in D 42 in
Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 3 fiberglass chairs in the style of Eero Aarnio's Pastil chair. Only set we have
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland
Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland

Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland

H 24 in Dm 36 in
1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare prototype lounge chair from the Entelechy series, designed by architect John Portman
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame
1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame

1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame

H 27 in W 38 in D 25 in
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
prototype with mesh upholstery. This is a marvelous and rare example of a 2002 collection dining chair. The
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair

H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in
2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2011 Mateo Collection aluminum lounge chair prototype with
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair
2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair

2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair

H 28 in W 28 in D 28 in
Prototype Desk Chair Designed by Horst Bruening in 1969
By Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
, price per chair. The chair is a prototype and according to the former production manager of Kill
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Prototype Desk Chair Designed by Horst Bruening in 1969
Prototype Desk Chair Designed by Horst Bruening in 1969

Prototype Desk Chair Designed by Horst Bruening in 1969

H 80 in W 68 in D 58 in
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair

H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in
Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
This is an unique pre production prototype of the 270F lounge chair by Verner Panton. This chair
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton

Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton

H 28.15 in W 23.63 in D 23.43 in
1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz stainless steel armchair prototype with perforated steel seat
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair
1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair

1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair

H 22 in W 23 in D 31 in
Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn
By Niall O'Flynn
Located in New York, NY
Original pre-production prototype of a wire mesh metal desk chair by Niall O'Flynn shown at the New
Category

Late 20th Century Irish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn
Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn

Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn

H 30.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s
By VG New Trend
Located in DÉNIA, ES
presented is a unique piece from the 80s! prototype of the current model. CALLA VG furniture represents
Category

1990s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s
VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s

VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s

H 36.62 in Dm 32.68 in
Early Rare Prototype for N° 5490 Chaise Lounge, George Nelson, 1953
By George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
rare, early prototype frame for a George Nelson Chaise Lounge, painted white and lightly oxidized from
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Rare Prototype for N° 5490 Chaise Lounge, George Nelson, 1953
Early Rare Prototype for N° 5490 Chaise Lounge, George Nelson, 1953

Early Rare Prototype for N° 5490 Chaise Lounge, George Nelson, 1953

H 28 in W 30 in D 70 in
Teddy Chair
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teddy chair is our first official seating piece. The upholstered, tubular legs contour up and
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur

Teddy Chair
Teddy Chair

Teddy Chair

H 29 in W 37 in D 25.5 in
Stedelijk Museum Chair
By Richard Hutten
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
This prototype Stedelijk Chair was designed for the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. The chair is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs

Materials

Other

Stedelijk Museum Chair
Stedelijk Museum Chair

Stedelijk Museum Chair

H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
good year of prototyping and honing in the details, dining chair GH1 now part-takes at countless diners
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1

White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1

H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.25 in
Blackened White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
good year of prototyping and honing in the details, Dining Chair GH1 now part-takes at countless diners
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Blackened White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
Blackened White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1

Blackened White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1

H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.25 in
Oak Dining Chair in Black with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
good year of prototyping and honing in the details, dining chair GH1 now part-takes at countless diners
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oak Dining Chair in Black with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
Oak Dining Chair in Black with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1

Oak Dining Chair in Black with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1

H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.25 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the prototype chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every prototype chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a prototype chair, we have 88 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the prototype chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A prototype chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one prototype chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rob Edley Welborn, ClassiCon and Gruppo Alchimia produced versions that are worth a look.

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