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Rare Chairs by René Prou
By René Prou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare chairs by René Prou for Pierre Laborie-Labor Métal with original upholstery fabric by Helene
Category

Vintage 1930s French Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Chairs by René Prou
Rare Chairs by René Prou

Rare Chairs by René Prou

$13,000 / item
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in
Rare Chair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Academy of Arts, manufactured by Avarte, 1980s. Painted
Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Chair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s
Rare Chair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s

Rare Chair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s

$3,477
H 34.65 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Extremely Rare Chair from the Grabenkaffehaus, Vienna 1, Graben, Original
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare chair from the Grabenkaffehaus, Vienna 1, Graben 29a - Trattnerhof Stained and
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

Extremely Rare Chair from the Grabenkaffehaus, Vienna 1, Graben, Original
Extremely Rare Chair from the Grabenkaffehaus, Vienna 1, Graben, Original

Extremely Rare Chair from the Grabenkaffehaus, Vienna 1, Graben, Original

$7,195
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Rare Chair with Lacquered Plywood by Gerrit Jr. Rietveld, 1954
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This rare chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld Jr., seamlessly blends modernist functionality with
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Chair with Lacquered Plywood by Gerrit Jr. Rietveld, 1954
Rare Chair with Lacquered Plywood by Gerrit Jr. Rietveld, 1954

Rare Chair with Lacquered Plywood by Gerrit Jr. Rietveld, 1954

$8,334
H 31.5 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in
Rob Parry Rare Chair, circa 1950
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Midcentury industrial chair designed by Rob Parry, circa 1950 in Holland. It features a black
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rob Parry Rare Chair, circa 1950
Rob Parry Rare Chair, circa 1950

Rob Parry Rare Chair, circa 1950

$1,124 Sale Price
25% Off
H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Rare Chairs with Armrests by Martin Eisler, circa 1955 Midcentury Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Brazil. That's the case of this rare chair with armrest. The chairs call attention for being formed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Rare Chairs with Armrests by Martin Eisler, circa 1955 Midcentury Brazil
Pair of Rare Chairs with Armrests by Martin Eisler, circa 1955 Midcentury Brazil

Pair of Rare Chairs with Armrests by Martin Eisler, circa 1955 Midcentury Brazil

$28,500 / set
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. Minor repairs made.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover

$959 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and highly significant variant of the all-wood chair attributed to Jean Prouvé, this 1941
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941
Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941

Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941

$5,850
H 32.09 in W 15.95 in D 17.72 in
Carlo de Carli Set of Six Rare Chairs from the Fifties
By Carlo De Carli
Located in bari, IT
Elegant set consisting of six chairs with velvet seat and wooden frame with slender back
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Carlo de Carli Set of Six Rare Chairs from the Fifties
Carlo de Carli Set of Six Rare Chairs from the Fifties

Carlo de Carli Set of Six Rare Chairs from the Fifties

$5,036 / set
H 38.98 in W 17.13 in D 18.71 in
A Rare Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by Chamberlain Company, New Haven CT from an elm tree that fell on Yale's property. The chair
Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Elm

A Rare Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888
A Rare Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888

A Rare Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888

$2,400
H 45.75 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique very beautiful Art Nouveau set of six Thonet chairs with a printed pattern all chairs are
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.
Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.

Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.

$3,837 / set
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Lacquer
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant single chair designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons, freshly lacquer
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Lacquer

$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Midcentury Rare Chair TON designed by Antonin Suman, Scandinavian Style, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, Antonín Šuman, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - the wood will be restored before shipping
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Midcentury Rare Chair TON designed by Antonin Suman, Scandinavian Style, 1960s
Midcentury Rare Chair TON designed by Antonin Suman, Scandinavian Style, 1960s

Midcentury Rare Chair TON designed by Antonin Suman, Scandinavian Style, 1960s

$358
H 25.6 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant single chair designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons, original finish
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons

$1,275
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Rare Chair from the Gio Ponti designed sunken 1950s Andrea Doria Ocean Liner
By Gio Ponti, Nino Zoncada
Located in LEWES, GB
An impossibly rare surviving chair produced for the Gio Ponti designed, sunken ocean liner the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Chair from the Gio Ponti designed sunken 1950s Andrea Doria Ocean Liner
Rare Chair from the Gio Ponti designed sunken 1950s Andrea Doria Ocean Liner

Rare Chair from the Gio Ponti designed sunken 1950s Andrea Doria Ocean Liner

$10,557
H 34.65 in W 21.46 in D 22.45 in
Rare Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Leather, Upholstery

Rare Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
Rare Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972

Rare Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972

$4,675 / set
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original, Rare, Chair 3103 with Grey Base
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
-Chair chair by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen. The chair is made of beautiful plywood in a warm colour. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1955, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original, Rare, Chair 3103 with Grey Base
1955, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original, Rare, Chair 3103 with Grey Base

1955, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original, Rare, Chair 3103 with Grey Base

$1,019
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
rare chairs giovanni petrini, incredible craftmanship (originals)
By Giovanni Patrini
Located in Medesano, Parma
volte, principalmente nella categoria Oggetti. this chairs are the unique around and problably the only
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

rare chairs giovanni petrini, incredible craftmanship (originals)
rare chairs giovanni petrini, incredible craftmanship (originals)

rare chairs giovanni petrini, incredible craftmanship (originals)

$2,734 Sale Price / set
54% Off
H 43.31 in Dm 275.6 in
Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare chair Anglo-Indian, 19th century. In teak wood with Ivo... inlays, decorated with plant
Category

Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century
Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century

Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century

$3,597
H 37.21 in W 31.5 in D 21.07 in
Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no.4. (Without the circle under
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860
Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860

Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860

$3,957 Sale Price
25% Off
H 94 in W 41 in D 52 in
A Rare Set of 6 Sycamore Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Paris, FR
Six beautiful and rare chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Sycamore, Upholstery

A Rare Set of 6 Sycamore Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
A Rare Set of 6 Sycamore Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega

A Rare Set of 6 Sycamore Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega

$3,837 / set
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Glass and metal chair
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare chair with a wrought iron structure and a seat made of cut glass. Very good condition. Signed
Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Glass and metal chair
Glass and metal chair

Glass and metal chair

$3,189
H 43.31 in W 15.75 in D 21.66 in
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no. 4. Newly restored.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860

Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860

$1,918 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 94 in W 41 in D 52 in
Pair of Rare Thonet A 562 Chairs by Otto Prutscher
By Otto Prutscher, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Extremely rare chairs by famous Viennese architect Otto Prutscher. Interestingly designed backrest
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Rare Thonet A 562 Chairs by Otto Prutscher
Pair of Rare Thonet A 562 Chairs by Otto Prutscher

Pair of Rare Thonet A 562 Chairs by Otto Prutscher

$2,868 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Swing Chair by Peter Opsvik for Hag
By Peter Opsvik, Studio Hag
Located in Chicago, IL
long. Extremely rare chair. Original teepee included
Category

1990s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swing Chair by Peter Opsvik for Hag
Swing Chair by Peter Opsvik for Hag

Swing Chair by Peter Opsvik for Hag

$5,900
H 94 in W 56 in D 56 in
Original Midcentury Rare Paul McCobb Predictor Group Low Lounge Chair by O'hearn
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original midcentury rare Paul McCobb predictor group low lounge chair by O'Hearn. Solid maple wood
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Original Midcentury Rare Paul McCobb Predictor Group Low Lounge Chair by O'hearn
Original Midcentury Rare Paul McCobb Predictor Group Low Lounge Chair by O'hearn

Original Midcentury Rare Paul McCobb Predictor Group Low Lounge Chair by O'hearn

$3,999 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33 in W 27 in D 33 in
Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chair, H.Lachert, 1960s
By Anna Lachert
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This rare chair for collectors was designed in 1956 by Hanna Lachert for the LAD Cooperative in
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chair, H.Lachert, 1960s
Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chair, H.Lachert, 1960s

Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chair, H.Lachert, 1960s

$2,398 / item
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic Rare Lounge Chair, Chandigarh, 1956
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This authentic Pierre Jeanneret rare easy chair, known as the PJ-Rare-Chair, epitomizes the beauty
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic Rare Lounge Chair, Chandigarh, 1956
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic Rare Lounge Chair, Chandigarh, 1956

Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic Rare Lounge Chair, Chandigarh, 1956

$35,375 / item
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Swedish Modern Dining Chairs by Edmund Spence
By Edmond J. Spence, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Newly upholstered mint condition set of 6 rare chairs by Edmond Spence.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

Set of Six Mid-Century Swedish Modern Dining Chairs by Edmund Spence
Set of Six Mid-Century Swedish Modern Dining Chairs by Edmund Spence

Set of Six Mid-Century Swedish Modern Dining Chairs by Edmund Spence

$12,000 / set
H 32 in W 23 in D 18 in
Rare Pair of "Stripe" Dining Chair Armchairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, 1999
By Fasem International, Giancarlo Vegni
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of rare chairs rendered in white stitched leather seat, back, and arms with chrome-plated
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Pair of "Stripe" Dining Chair Armchairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, 1999
Rare Pair of "Stripe" Dining Chair Armchairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, 1999

Rare Pair of "Stripe" Dining Chair Armchairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem, 1999

$5,120 / set
H 31.75 in W 26 in D 20 in
Rollback Chair by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Extremely rare chair by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. Back of chair adjusts to lumbar
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool

Rollback Chair by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
Rollback Chair by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller

Rollback Chair by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller

$5,900
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s
By Anna Lachert
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This rare chairs for collectors was designed in 1956 by Hanna Lachert for the LAD Cooperative in
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s
Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s

Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s

$4,796 / set
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Jacques Adnet Chairs for Air France, France 1960’s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare chairs for the Air France lounge by Jacques Adnet. The legs can be attached forward or back
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jacques Adnet Chairs for Air France, France 1960’s
Jacques Adnet Chairs for Air France, France 1960’s

Jacques Adnet Chairs for Air France, France 1960’s

$21,500 / set
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Cees Braakman curved ladder chairs 1950s Holland
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of rare chairs . Nicely curved ladder back ,Solid Teak frame
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman curved ladder chairs 1950s Holland
Cees Braakman curved ladder chairs 1950s Holland

Cees Braakman curved ladder chairs 1950s Holland

$1,738 / set
H 38.19 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Richard Schultz's Knoll 1407 Chairs
By Shiro Kuramata, Ettore Sottsass, Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare chairs. These chairs by Richard Shultz designed inspired by the purist function using
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Richard Schultz's Knoll 1407 Chairs
Richard Schultz's Knoll 1407 Chairs

Richard Schultz's Knoll 1407 Chairs

$1,999 / item
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair hand painted designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, includes
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker

Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker

$2,000
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 22.84 in
Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This documented rare chair by Karl Springer, found in his catalogue of original creations, is made
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s

Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s

$8,400
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set of 6 rattan chairs
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
work. Rare chairs in very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 6 rattan chairs
Set of 6 rattan chairs

Set of 6 rattan chairs

$3,477 / set
H 101 in W 47 in D 47 in
Rare Set of Six Stacking Chairs Designed by Wm. Rietveld, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare set of six stacking chairs designed by Wm. Rietveld, circa 1960. This rare chair won a famous
Category

Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs

Rare Set of Six Stacking Chairs Designed by Wm. Rietveld, circa 1960
Rare Set of Six Stacking Chairs Designed by Wm. Rietveld, circa 1960

Rare Set of Six Stacking Chairs Designed by Wm. Rietveld, circa 1960

$4,600 / set
H 32 in W 21 in D 21 in
Pair of Eugen Schmidt Soloform Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather
By Eugen Schmidt, Finn Juhl
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare chairs! Great form, steel legs with teak tips. Original leather is distressed. One chair
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Eugen Schmidt Soloform Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather
Pair of Eugen Schmidt Soloform Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather

Pair of Eugen Schmidt Soloform Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather

$3,200 / set
H 28 in W 34 in D 29 in
Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll
By Donald Knorr
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare chair by Donald Knorr for Knoll. Great modernist design, bent sheet metal with solid rod
Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll
Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll

Donald Knorr Modernist Chair for Knoll

$4,800
H 29 in W 20 in D 19 in
Italian Modern Iva Chair Designed by Pamio and Toso for Stilwood, Italy 70s
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare chair designed by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso in 1972 for Stilwood Italy. A real
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Italian Modern Iva Chair Designed by Pamio and Toso for Stilwood, Italy 70s
Italian Modern Iva Chair Designed by Pamio and Toso for Stilwood, Italy 70s

Italian Modern Iva Chair Designed by Pamio and Toso for Stilwood, Italy 70s

$899
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare and Iconic Chair and Ottoman Early-1960s
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and rare chair and ottoman in sculpted walnut with black leather seat and inset leather
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare and Iconic Chair and Ottoman Early-1960s
Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare and Iconic Chair and Ottoman Early-1960s

Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare and Iconic Chair and Ottoman Early-1960s

$28,000
H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather. This low
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather
Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather

Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather

$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 26 in D 26 in
Paul Schneider lounge chair
By Paul Schneider Esleben 1
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
On offer a rare chair designed by Paul Schneider von Esleben in the 50-ies. The model is called PSE
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul Schneider lounge chair
Paul Schneider lounge chair

Paul Schneider lounge chair

$14,390
H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Pierre Cardin, 6 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Argelato, BO
Pierre Cardin (1922-2020), Set of 6 dining chairs in walnut and leather, Italy, 1970s. Four rare
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pierre Cardin, 6 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather, 1970s
Pierre Cardin, 6 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather, 1970s

Pierre Cardin, 6 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather, 1970s

$5,276 / set
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare chair from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte. Variations were displayed at the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903
Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903

Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903

$11,991
H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern / Space Age Lounge Chairs by IPE
Located in New York, NY
'Brevetti' by the boutique Italian (Bologna) company of IPE. These rare chairs feature a dynamic sense of
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern / Space Age Lounge Chairs by IPE
Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern / Space Age Lounge Chairs by IPE

Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern / Space Age Lounge Chairs by IPE

$11,870 / set
H 34 in W 27 in D 31.5 in
Chair model "Jano" design Kazuide Takahama For Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in taranto, IT
Rare chair model jano design kazuide takahama for Simon gavina , 1970s Structure in tubular
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chair model "Jano" design Kazuide Takahama For Simon Gavina, 1970s
Chair model "Jano" design Kazuide Takahama For Simon Gavina, 1970s

Chair model "Jano" design Kazuide Takahama For Simon Gavina, 1970s

$455
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Pierre Jeanneret "Box" Desk Chair in Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
-SI-53-A This rare chair is in original as found condition. Only wax and oil have been applied to
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret "Box" Desk Chair in Teak
Pierre Jeanneret "Box" Desk Chair in Teak

Pierre Jeanneret "Box" Desk Chair in Teak

$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This color is supremely rare. Chair signed and guaranteed authentic.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange

$7,499
H 33 in W 33 in D 33 in
Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
midcentury design. These incredibly rare chairs are perfect for a midcentury internal living room project
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s

Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s

$569 / item
H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
An ART NOUVEAU DECO CHAIR by JACOB & JOSEF KOHN, WIENER WERKSTATTE, Austria 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and extremely rare chair with armrests, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, in dark brown
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood

An ART NOUVEAU DECO CHAIR by JACOB & JOSEF KOHN, WIENER WERKSTATTE, Austria 1900
An ART NOUVEAU DECO CHAIR by JACOB & JOSEF KOHN, WIENER WERKSTATTE, Austria 1900

An ART NOUVEAU DECO CHAIR by JACOB & JOSEF KOHN, WIENER WERKSTATTE, Austria 1900

$2,878
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
1950's pair of chairs by Dominique
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare chair for the aircraft carrier "Le Clemanceau" In the style of Jean Prouvé Circa 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's pair of chairs by Dominique
1950's pair of chairs by Dominique

1950's pair of chairs by Dominique

$2,985
H 31.5 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in
Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chair, Circa 1950s, France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare chair by French architect and Art Deco Modernist designer and icon of luxurious French
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chair, Circa 1950s, France
Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chair, Circa 1950s, France

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chair, Circa 1950s, France

$14,500
H 33.25 in W 17 in D 20 in
Arnold Madsen, Lounge chair, model MS-9
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
enlightening shape and form, perfect for reading a book. Rare chair that is both iconic and comfortable.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Arnold Madsen, Lounge chair, model MS-9
Arnold Madsen, Lounge chair, model MS-9

Arnold Madsen, Lounge chair, model MS-9

$14,500
H 36.5 in W 34.5 in D 36 in
Korium KM 3/1 Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 80s Italy
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Landgraaf, NL
thick black leather cushions. Rare chair of the Korium series. High comfort chair and in very good
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Korium KM 3/1 Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 80s Italy
Korium KM 3/1 Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 80s Italy

Korium KM 3/1 Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 80s Italy

$4,197 / item
H 30.32 in W 37.01 in D 33.08 in
Set of 4 Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, brass details, Italy, 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in amstelveen, NL
midcentury design. These incredibly rare chairs are perfect for a midcentury internal living room project or
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, brass details, Italy, 1960s
Set of 4 Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, brass details, Italy, 1960s

Set of 4 Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, brass details, Italy, 1960s

$2,997 / set
H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
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Rare Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rare chair available at 1stDibs. Each rare chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made rare chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rare Chair?

Prices for a rare chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $113,251, while the average can fetch as much as $5,136.

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.

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