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Extremely Rare Chair from the Grabenkaffehaus, Vienna 1, Graben, Original
By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
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

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Museum piece. A very rare model that has been in production only for a few years and only very
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21

H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 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

No Reserve
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

H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Nice condition with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New plywood on seat.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911

H 35.83 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 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

H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-Rare Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is very rare and iconic design piece. Very few examples of this chair design are known
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-Rare Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-Rare Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-Rare Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 22.25 in
Rare Chairs by Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti & Giotto Stoppino
By Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino and Vittorio Gregotti
Located in New York, NY
functional chair design. This rare model was exhibited at the X Triennale di Milano, 1954. Wood has been
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Birch

Rare Chairs by Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti & Giotto Stoppino
Rare Chairs by Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti & Giotto Stoppino

Rare Chairs by Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti & Giotto Stoppino

H 31.5 in W 32 in D 31 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

H 38.98 in W 17.13 in D 18.71 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.

No Reserve
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

Fabric, Walnut

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

H 31.5 in W 21 in D 21 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

H 31.5 in W 21 in D 21 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
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

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

H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Rare Chair from the Cabinet of the Deutscher Bundestag, circa 1949
Located in London, GB
Believed to be one of only three chairs remaining that were designed for the cabinet of Deutscher
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Vintage 1940s German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Chair from the Cabinet of the Deutscher Bundestag, circa 1949
Rare Chair from the Cabinet of the Deutscher Bundestag, circa 1949

Rare Chair from the Cabinet of the Deutscher Bundestag, circa 1949

H 31.5 in W 18.12 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
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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

H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare chair Anglo-Indian, 19th century. In teak wood with Ivo... inlays, decorated with plant
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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

H 37.21 in W 31.5 in D 21.07 in
A Rare Set of 6 Sycamore Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Paris, FR
Six beautiful and rare chairs
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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

H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Original Mid century Rare Paul McCobb Low Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original midcentury rare Paul McCobb low lounge chair . Solid maple wood construction with a walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Original Mid century Rare Paul McCobb Low Lounge Chair
Original Mid century Rare Paul McCobb Low Lounge Chair

Original Mid century Rare Paul McCobb Low Lounge Chair

H 28 in W 26 in D 30 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.
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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

H 94 in W 41 in D 52 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
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Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Glass and metal chair
Glass and metal chair

Glass and metal chair

H 43.31 in W 15.75 in D 21.66 in
Edward Wormley "a Chair" for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare chair in mahogany with solid brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Edward Wormley "a Chair" for Dunbar
Edward Wormley "a Chair" for Dunbar

Edward Wormley "a Chair" for Dunbar

H 29.75 in W 21 in D 25 in
Plexiglass chair by André Courreges, France, circa 1970
By André Courrèges
Located in TOURS, FR
Rare chair by André Courrèges in plexiglass with white leather cover France, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plexiglass

Plexiglass chair by André Courreges, France, circa 1970
Plexiglass chair by André Courreges, France, circa 1970

Plexiglass chair by André Courreges, France, circa 1970

H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 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
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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

H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Unique Danish Design chair. Madsen & Schubell style chair. Extreme rare chair
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a chair!! This is the kind of chair you will never see again. Made in the 60's but in absolute
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Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Unique Danish Design chair. Madsen & Schubell style chair. Extreme rare chair
Unique Danish Design chair. Madsen & Schubell style chair. Extreme rare chair

Unique Danish Design chair. Madsen & Schubell style chair. Extreme rare chair

H 36.62 in W 29.53 in D 36.62 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Swedish Modern Dining Chairs by Edmund Spence
By Paul McCobb, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Newly upholstered mint condition set of 6 rare chairs by Edmond Spence.
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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

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
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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

H 31.75 in W 26 in D 20 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
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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

H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Rare Set of Thonet Chairs Model 13, Bentwood and Cane
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
One of the rarest Thonet chairs, model 13. Set of seven, two arm and five side chairs. Very rare
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Antique 1890s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak, Bentwood

Rare Set of Thonet Chairs Model 13, Bentwood and Cane
Rare Set of Thonet Chairs Model 13, Bentwood and Cane

Rare Set of Thonet Chairs Model 13, Bentwood and Cane

H 36.5 in W 17.25 in D 18.5 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
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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

H 33 in W 27 in D 33 in
Rare Piet Hein Eek "Champagne Chairs"
By Piet Hein Eek
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare chairs specially made by Piet Hein Eek in a very small quantity for a champagne bar in
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1990s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Piet Hein Eek "Champagne Chairs"
Rare Piet Hein Eek "Champagne Chairs"

Rare Piet Hein Eek "Champagne Chairs"

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 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
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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

H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Niels Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair Jl Møller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Ultra-rare chair handcrafted in Denmark of the finest solid rosewood. A functional work of art
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Niels Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair Jl Møller
Niels Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair Jl Møller

Niels Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair Jl Møller

H 30.25 in W 22.5 in D 20 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
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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

H 31 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Cees Braakman curved ladder chairs 1950s Holland
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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

H 38.19 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Canto Chair by Rainer Schell for Schlapp
By Schlapp Möbel
Located in Gießen, DE
Rare chair with massive beech wood base and thick leather seat. Designed by Rainer Schell in the
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Vintage 1970s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Canto Chair by Rainer Schell for Schlapp
Canto Chair by Rainer Schell for Schlapp

Canto Chair by Rainer Schell for Schlapp

H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 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
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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

H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 22.84 in
Four Midcentury Chairs, French or Italian, in Walnut
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Four fantastic and rare chairs, made in France or Italy. The chairs are in walnut and leather seats
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Four Midcentury Chairs, French or Italian, in Walnut
Four Midcentury Chairs, French or Italian, in Walnut

Four Midcentury Chairs, French or Italian, in Walnut

H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
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

H 36.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Easy chair in teak by Karl-Erik Ekselius
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Genarp, SE
Rare chair designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Solid teak
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Easy chair in teak by Karl-Erik Ekselius
Easy chair in teak by Karl-Erik Ekselius

Easy chair in teak by Karl-Erik Ekselius

H 76 in W 60 in D 52 in
Pair of Eugen Schmidt Soloform Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather
By Finn Juhl, Eugen Schmidt
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare chairs! Great form, steel legs with teak tips. Original leather is distressed. One chair
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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

H 28 in W 34 in D 29 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
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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

H 32 in W 21 in D 21 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
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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

H 29 in W 20 in D 19 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
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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

H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare chair from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte. Variations were displayed at the
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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

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H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
Set of Three Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs, 1970s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of three rare chairs, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1970s. Wood with metal legs. Space age style
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs, 1970s
Set of Three Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs, 1970s

Set of Three Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs, 1970s

H 35.24 in W 20.28 in D 21.26 in
Pierre Cardin, 6 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Argelato, BO
Pierre Cardin (1922-2020), Set of six dining chairs in walnut and leather, Italy, 1970s. Four rare
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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

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

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H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
Chair model "Jano" design Kazuide Takahama For Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in taranto, IT
Rare chair model jano design kazuide takahama for Simon gavina , 1970s Structure in tubular
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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

H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 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

H 34 in W 27 in D 31.5 in
Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chair for Helsinki School of Arts, 1970s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1970s. Wood with metal legs. Space age style. Designed for
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chair for Helsinki School of Arts, 1970s
Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chair for Helsinki School of Arts, 1970s

Rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chair for Helsinki School of Arts, 1970s

H 35.24 in W 20.28 in D 21.26 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

H 33 in W 33 in D 33 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

H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Located in Accrington, GB
A rare chair dating to the early part of the 20th century. We think the chair was a teachers chair
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Country Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm

H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 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

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

H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 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

H 36.5 in W 34.5 in D 36 in
Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chairs, Circa 1950s, France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare chairs by French architect and Art Deco Modernist designer and icon of luxurious
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chairs, Circa 1950s, France

H 33.25 in W 17 in D 20 in
4 Venetian Chairs 18th Century Red Lacquered Painted Partially Giltwood, Italy
Located in Epfach, DE
of four very charming and rare chairs from Venice. The wood is red lacquered painted and some parts
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

4 Venetian Chairs 18th Century Red Lacquered Painted Partially Giltwood, Italy
4 Venetian Chairs 18th Century Red Lacquered Painted Partially Giltwood, Italy

4 Venetian Chairs 18th Century Red Lacquered Painted Partially Giltwood, Italy

H 39.77 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Korium KM 3/1 Chair by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 80s Italy
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
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

H 30.32 in W 37.01 in D 33.08 in
Magnificent Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Tufted Sculptural Walnut Scoop Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of restored Adrian Pearsall tufted sculptural walnut scoop chairs. These rare
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Magnificent Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Tufted Sculptural Walnut Scoop Chairs
Magnificent Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Tufted Sculptural Walnut Scoop Chairs

Magnificent Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Tufted Sculptural Walnut Scoop Chairs

H 38 in W 32 in D 30 in
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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.

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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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