Philippe Starck Caprice 245 Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Hudson, NY
In good used condition. Wear to fabric at the edge. No major flaw to mention.
Category
Early 2000s Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Purple Chrome Chairs
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Italian Modern leather chairs by Arrben
By Arrben
Located in Chicago, IL
Great Italian modern chairs with black leather upholstery designed by Arrben.
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Mid Century Modern Polished Chrome Dining Chairs
By Directional
Located in Hollywood, FL
The channeled upholstered seat above a chrome base.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Chairs, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
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H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Chairs, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exclusive set of 4 chairs is a prime representative of the Bauhaus functionalist style, manufactured in 1930s Czechoslovakia by the prestigious Hynek Gottwald factory. This comp...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage French Modern Pierre Paulin Attributed Upholstered Chairs - Set of 4
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H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in
Vintage French Modern Pierre Paulin Attributed Upholstered Chairs - Set of 4
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Denver, CO
A Group of Four Neon Upholstered Modern French Side Chairs, mid 20th century. Each chair marked Made in France. (Similar to Pierre Paulin style chairs.) Dimensions 32" H x 19" W x 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of 6 "Tulu" Chairs, Italy 1960s
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H 28.35 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of 6 "Tulu" Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Naples, IT
Set of six Mod.Tulu chairs designed in 1967 by Japanese architect and designer Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina International, Italy. The Tulu is a stackable chair whose frame is m...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jasper Morrison 2-Seat Two-Tone Blue "Vega" Bench for Artifort with Chrome Base
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H 28.5 in W 45 in D 26.75 in
Jasper Morrison 2-Seat Two-Tone Blue "Vega" Bench for Artifort with Chrome Base
By Artifort, Jasper Morrison
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jasper Morrison 2-seater "Vega" bench for Artifort 1990's. In original two toned upholstered seats on a chrome wire frame. Seat width 22" each. Visible wear, consistent with age and ...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Martin Visser "SE07" Set of 4 Dinning Room Chairs for 't Spectrum Bergeijk, 1960
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H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Martin Visser "SE07" Set of 4 Dinning Room Chairs for 't Spectrum Bergeijk, 1960
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century modern period set of four dinning room chairs designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Bergeijk manufacture in 1960's period, Netherlands. Minimalistic Dutch design cha...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Paulin F157 "Oyster" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1964
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
"Oyster" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured for Artifort in 1964, the Netherlands. Seating and backrest is covered in blue wool furniture fabric. Curved metal ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Paulin F157 "Oyster" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1964
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
"Oyster" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured for Artifort in 1964, the Netherlands. Seating and backrest is covered in blue wool furniture fabric. Curved metal ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Chairs for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, blue fabric/mat chromed frame, Executive chair Great condition We have an expert in house re-upholstery service in case you prefer another uph...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Marcello Cuneo, Pair of Luisa Chairs for Mobel Italia, 1970s
By Mobel Italia, Marcello Cuneo
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Set of 2 Luisa chairs designed by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel Italia in the 1970s. The model is foldable so they works perfect as extra chairs. Mirror Finnish chrome-plated frame with n...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman T-Back Cube Chairs in Maharam Mohair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of Milo Baughman T-Back chrome cube chairs reupholstered in a Maharam mohair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Unique Midcentury Sling Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unusual midcentury sling chair features a chrome base, "angora blue" upholstery, a high back, and comfortable seat cushioning. Sure to be an eye-catching addition to any seating...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Armchairs in the Style of Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of tubular chrome cantilevered armchairs in the style of Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Sculpted polished chrome design with a minimal modern style. Professionally re-upholstered with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Milo Baughman Postmodern Slab Side Dining Room Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Slab side dining room chairs by Milo Baughman rendered in a Postmodern painterly fabric with chrome appointments.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Element 1 Chair '1989' by Rudolf Dordoni for Moroso Italia
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Element 1 from Rudolf Dordoni's ‘waiting’ collection 1989. This design by Rudolf Dordoni for Moroso Italia is covered in the original steel grey blue alcantra suede and has brushed a...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Newly Upholstered Velvet and Chrome Dining Chairs by Bernhardt, Set of Eight
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H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
Newly Upholstered Velvet and Chrome Dining Chairs by Bernhardt, Set of Eight
By Bernhardt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly reupholstered set of eight hefty and substantial armchairs are by Bernhardt and in the style of Milo Baughman. These quality dining chairs are comprised of chrome cantilev...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Verner Panton Style Swivel Heart Chair
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in New Windsor, NY
Re-upholstered in a Knoll fuschia fabric. A very nice example and homage to Panton's heart chair, circa 1980.
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Cantilevered tubular chrome dining height chairs ( seat H 19.5 ). The chairs are in good original condition, fabric shows some cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
Designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, made in the Netherlands by Artifort. Upholstered in Kvadrat 90% wool magenta fabric, chrome swivel base. "A chair should be more than simp...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Chrome Steelcase Chairs in Violet
By Steelcase
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of chrome steelcase chairs in violet. The remarkable color and condition of these chairs is amazing. So strong and sturdy! These chairs are kid friendly as well. Perfect to brig...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s French Chrome Saucer Chairs
Located in New York, NY
1970s French saucer chairs with chrome legs, newly upholstered.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Hexagonal Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of comfortable and elegant hexagonal swivel chairs with chrome base in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in beautiful purple fabric, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Anton Lorenz Chairs for Thonet Model SS33
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Anton Lorenz chairs for Thonet model SS33. Original electric blue naugahyde upholstery, tubular chrome cantilivered frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Milo Baughman swivel chairs in new beautiful deep blue upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Dining Chairs in Chrome
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman dining chairs with chrome base and upholstered seats.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Purple Chrome Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of purple chrome chairs for sale on 1stDibs. There are all kinds of purple chrome chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Purple chrome chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made purple chrome chairs over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Pierre Paulin and Anton Lorenz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Purple Chrome Chairs?
Prices for purple chrome chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, purple chrome chairs begin at $500 and can go as high as $9,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.
Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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