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

Rare Chair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s

By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Academy of Arts, manufactured by Avarte, 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely rare chair from the Grabenkaffehaus, Vienna 1, Graben 29a - Trattnerhof Stained and polished beechwood, upholstery not original.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

Very rare chairs by Jan Bočan designed for Czechoslovak embassy in Stockholm
Very rare chairs by Jan Bočan designed for Czechoslovak embassy in Stockholm

Very rare chairs by Jan Bočan designed for Czechoslovak embassy in Stockholm

By Jan Bočan

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Very rare chairs by Jan Bočan designed for Czechoslovak embassy in Stockholm 1972 in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a beautiful and rare chair mid century classic design , in solid walnut great condition simple elegant by Drexel part of the Declaration Linenice sculpted back solid and stur...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

This rare chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld Jr., seamlessly blends modernist functionality with innovative details.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early & Rare Chair designed by John Pyle for George Nelson American Mid Century
Early & Rare Chair designed by John Pyle for George Nelson American Mid Century

Early & Rare Chair designed by John Pyle for George Nelson American Mid Century

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

Iconic and very rare chair only a few were made, hard to find a beautiful sculptural piece. originally called The laminate chair . and iconic American MCM piece.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Set of 6 attribution to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1948 very rare chairs
Set of 6 attribution to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1948 very rare chairs

Set of 6 attribution to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1948 very rare chairs

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Milano, MI

Very rare set of six chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich, in beech wood and white bouclè facbric.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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 in black matte finish color recovered in cloth danish fabric.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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.

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 labeled with the original THONET paper logo. Thonet design of each chair with patina...

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six Rare Chairs by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons
Set of Six Rare Chairs by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons

Set of Six Rare Chairs by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons

By Gio Ponti

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of six walnut model 211 dining chairs by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

By Erik Kirkegaard, Finn Juhl, Antonín Šuman

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

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

By Gio Ponti, Nino Zoncada

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An impossibly rare surviving chair produced for the Gio Ponti designed, sunken ocean liner the Andrea Doria.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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

By Jan Bočan

Located in Praha, CZ

This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian embassy in Stockholm that was built in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He also designed t...

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Leather, Upholstery

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

rare chairs giovanni petrini, incredible craftmanship (originals)

By Giovanni Patrini

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

John PATRINI is an artist who was born in 1931 and died in 1993. His works have gone to auction 14 times, mainly in the Objects category. this chairs are the unique around and probla...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

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 motifs, with a female figure in the centre.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Pair Nº 62 Dining Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Finsven, Finland c.1934
Rare Pair Nº 62 Dining Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Finsven, Finland c.1934

Rare Pair Nº 62 Dining Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Finsven, Finland c.1934

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Hyattsville, MD

These are being sold as-found for some one that want to invest in restoring these rare chairs. Frames are strong without looseness.

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Birch

Mid Century Chair Designed by Pierre Guariche, 60s
Mid Century Chair Designed by Pierre Guariche, 60s

Mid Century Chair Designed by Pierre Guariche, 60s

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Lucija, SI

Rare chair attrubuted to Pierre Guariche Made in the 60s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Aluminum Chair by Gio Ponti for Montecatini, Italy, 1930s
Aluminum Chair by Gio Ponti for Montecatini, Italy, 1930s

Aluminum Chair by Gio Ponti for Montecatini, Italy, 1930s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Rare chair by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Headquarter in Milano.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

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 Poland.

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

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

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 of his Chandigarh creations, with only a handful in existence.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Rare Iron & Cane Scoop Chair Attrib French Duo Georges and Hermine Laurent
Rare Iron & Cane Scoop Chair Attrib French Duo Georges and Hermine Laurent

Rare Iron & Cane Scoop Chair Attrib French Duo Georges and Hermine Laurent

By Maurizio Tempestini, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi, Salterini

Located in Chicago, IL

Uncommon beautiful 1950s organic form. Listing this rare chair in as-found original condition. Requires Attention to the cane in order to function as there is breakage along edge ...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

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

Swing Chair by Peter Opsvik for Hag

By Studio Hag, Peter Opsvik

Located in Chicago, IL

Rope provided is very long. Extremely rare chair. Original teepee included

Category

1990s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Mid-Century Swedish Modern Dining Chairs by Edmond J. Spence
Set of Six Mid-Century Swedish Modern Dining Chairs by Edmond J. Spence

Set of Six Mid-Century Swedish Modern Dining Chairs by Edmond J. 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

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

Rollback Chair by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Ray Wilkes

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Extremely rare chair by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. Back of chair adjusts to lumbar preference.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce  Chair for Cassina 1980 80s
Gaetano Pesce  Chair for Cassina 1980 80s

Gaetano Pesce Chair for Cassina 1980 80s

By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Rare chair in the style of Gaetano Pesce 's Radicale era.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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

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 Poland.

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

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

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

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

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Rare chairs for the Air France lounge by Jacques Adnet.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

By Karl Springer

Located in North Miami, FL

This documented rare chair by Karl Springer, found in his catalogue of original creations, is made of chrome-plated steel, brass and lucite.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless 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

By Finn Juhl, Eugen Schmidt

Located in Miami, FL

Very rare chairs! Great form, steel legs with teak tips.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

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 steel legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

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

By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood

Located in Lucija, SI

Rare chair designed by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso in 1972 for Stilwood Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century. Organic Modern Lounge Chairs by IPE
Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century. Organic Modern Lounge Chairs by IPE

Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century. Organic Modern Lounge Chairs by IPE

Located in New York, NY

IPE designs are the most rare. Documentation: Metal Plaque affixed to bottom of each chair with signature: Brevetti, IPE.

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Nickel

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

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Paul Schneider lounge chair
Paul Schneider lounge chair

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

A very rare chair from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Argelato, BO

Pierre Cardin (1922-2020), Set of 6 dining chairs in walnut and leather, Italy, 1970s. Four rare chairs made by the famous French designer Pierre Cardin in the 70s for an Italian co...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama

Located in taranto, IT

Rare chair model jano design kazuide takahama for Simon gavina , 1970s Structure in tubular steel and seat and back upholstery in fabric Height 81 cm, width 53 cm, depth 54 cm...

Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Pierre Jeanneret "Box" Desk Chair in Teak

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Model number PJ-SI-53-A This rare chair is in original as found condition. Only wax and oil have been applied to preserve the original patina and history.

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

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

Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s

By Dal Vera

Located in Roma, IT

The overall result is breathtaking, a simple yet elegant piece of Italian 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

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

Arnold Madsen, Lounge chair, model MS-9

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Organic and 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

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

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 Modernism, Jacques Adnet, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s

Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Set of two chairs, design Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s. The chairs are from the University of Helsinki. Birch frame with rattan backrest. Shearling upholstery. Good vintage conditio...

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch

Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s

Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Set of two chairs, design Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s. The chairs are from the University of Helsinki. Birch frame with rattan backrest. Shearling upholstery. Good vintage conditio...

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch

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

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent pair of restored Adrian Pearsall tufted sculptural walnut scoop chairs. These rare chairs have been reupholstered in the most glorious jewelled tone purple velvet and loo...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette
Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette

Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette

By Thonet

Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO

Rare chair of the Wiener Werkstaette considered the prototype of the successive variants on Design by the architect.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Postmodern Brazilian Modern De Couro Black Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Postmodern Brazilian Modern De Couro Black Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Postmodern Brazilian Modern De Couro Black Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By De Couro

Located in Miami, FL

Set of four Brazilian Postmodern black hand stitched leather dining chairs by De Couro, 1980s. These rare chairs share similar qualities to the Mario Bellini CAB chairs for Cassina.

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dirk van Sliedregt Rattan Easy Chair Model 568 for Gebr Jonkers Netherlands 1954
Dirk van Sliedregt Rattan Easy Chair Model 568 for Gebr Jonkers Netherlands 1954

Dirk van Sliedregt Rattan Easy Chair Model 568 for Gebr Jonkers Netherlands 1954

By Dirk Van Sliedregt

Located in CASTENRAY, NL

U-shaped backrest and seat are made of chain braided rattan. This rare chair is in the collection of the 'Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam'.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Vintage Chairs Model "S11 Program", Design Angelo Mangiarotti, 1972
Set of Four Vintage Chairs Model "S11 Program", Design Angelo Mangiarotti, 1972

Set of Four Vintage Chairs Model "S11 Program", Design Angelo Mangiarotti, 1972

By Sorgente del Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in taranto, IT

Set of four rare chairs model "s11 program", Sorgente dei Mobili production based on a design by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs  Finland 1940s
Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs  Finland 1940s

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This rare chair model "Mikki” were designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs and produced by his own company, Puunveisto Oy in the mid 1940s in Finland.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped
Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped

Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Underside impressed with manufacturer’s mark: JOHANNES HANSEN/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK This rare chair is one of the original edition produced by master cabinet maker Johannes Hansen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs  Finland 1940s
Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs  Finland 1940s

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This rare chair model "Mikki” were designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs and produced by his own company, Puunveisto Oy in the mid 1940s in Finland.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Magnificent Pair Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
Magnificent Pair Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century

Magnificent Pair Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent pair of Milo Baughman style rosewood swivel chairs by Selig. These fine and rare chairs were reupholstered back in the 80's and still look presentable.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Original Midcentury white Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base
Original Midcentury white Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base

Original Midcentury white Paul McCobb Origami Fiberglass Chair spider base

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

New York. Very rare chairs. Located in Brooklyn NYC. (2) chairs available

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs, no 4130, in Teak, with Rare Provenance.
Two Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs, no 4130, in Teak, with Rare Provenance.

Two Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs, no 4130, in Teak, with Rare Provenance.

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Two Grand Prix chair no. 4130 in teak, with rare provenance. The chair, originally known as Model 3130, was first introduced in 1957 at the Milan Triennale.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Teak

Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance.
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance.

Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance.

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Architect and furniture designer Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Teak

John Caldwell Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1976
John Caldwell Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1976

John Caldwell Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1976

By John Caldwell

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A great example of American craft ca' 1976 is this rare chair and ottoman designed by John Caldwell and manufactured by California Furniture Shops, Ltd.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Rare Chair Tolix A
Rare Chair Tolix A

Rare Chair Tolix A

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in

Rare Chair Tolix A

By Xavier Pauchard

Located in ANDREZIEUX BOUTHEON, Loire

Rare chair Tolix A. Created by the French designer Xavier Pauchard, circa 1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Rare Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen

Rare Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen

Unavailable

H 45 in W 30 in D 29 in

Rare Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Rare chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Brass and wegne wood.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ten Rare Chairs, Design G.De Carlo Arflex, 1950
Ten Rare Chairs, Design G.De Carlo Arflex, 1950

Ten Rare Chairs, Design G.De Carlo Arflex, 1950

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in

Ten Rare Chairs, Design G.De Carlo Arflex, 1950

By Giancarlo De Carlo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Ten rare chairs, design G.De Carlo Arflex, 1950 Chair "Lucania" Arflex Milan.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Chair by Hans Mitzlaff
Very Rare Chair by Hans Mitzlaff

Very Rare Chair by Hans Mitzlaff

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in

Very Rare Chair by Hans Mitzlaff

By Eugen Schmidt

Located in Karlsruhe, DE

Very rare chair from the 1950s, Hans Mitzlaff for Eugen Schmidt/Soloform.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Rare Chair, "Offene Möbel" by Wobo Podgorschek
Rare Chair, "Offene Möbel" by Wobo Podgorschek

Rare Chair, "Offene Möbel" by Wobo Podgorschek

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Rare Chair, "Offene Möbel" by Wobo Podgorschek

Located in Vienna, AT

"Offene Mobel", (Open Furniture) chair by Wobo (Wolfgang) Podgorschek, subsequntly PRINZGAU/podgorschek Color scheme by Astrid Gmeiner, manufactured 1983 by Natterbacher Holzwerkstät...

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of eight Super Rare Chairs Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1962
Set of eight Super Rare Chairs Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1962

Set of eight Super Rare Chairs Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1962

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

Chairs by a renovated and furnished house in Lenno, Como Lake made by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1962. Material: Lacquered wood, skai, fabric Dimension 42 x 50 x seating HT. 45 cm ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood

Otto Wagner, Rare Chair for the Vienna Post Saving Bank by Thonet, circa 1902
Otto Wagner, Rare Chair for the Vienna Post Saving Bank by Thonet, circa 1902

Otto Wagner, Rare Chair for the Vienna Post Saving Bank by Thonet, circa 1902

By Otto Wagner

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare side chair designed by famous Viennese Architect Otto Wagner for the Post Saving Bank in Vienna, made by Thonet from Beech Bentwood, original condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Bentwood Chair by Frank Guille for Kandya
Rare Bentwood Chair by Frank Guille for Kandya

Rare Bentwood Chair by Frank Guille for Kandya

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 15.75 in

Rare Bentwood Chair by Frank Guille for Kandya

By Frank Guille

Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Rare chair designed by Frank Guille for Kandya, UK.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Very Rare CH03 Chairs by Hans Wegner
Very Rare CH03 Chairs by Hans Wegner

Very Rare CH03 Chairs by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Silkeborg, DK

Two CH03 extremely rare chairs from mid-1970s designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in beech wood with adjustable headrest.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Rare Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Rare Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner

Rare Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner

Unavailable

H 31 in W 27 in D 24 in

Rare Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Middelfart, Fyn

Therefore a very rare chair!

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

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 top condition! It stood in a small room of an elder couple for decades. They reall...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Chiavari Chair Emanuele Rambaldi 1950s
Chiavari Chair Emanuele Rambaldi 1950s

Chiavari Chair Emanuele Rambaldi 1950s

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in

Chiavari Chair Emanuele Rambaldi 1950s

By Chiavari, Emanuele Rambaldi

Located in Basel, CH

Very authentic and rare chair from Chiavari, ultra light but solid frame, all documents available, original sticker under the seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

A Pair of Mod. A 7 Chairs by Carl Auböck
A Pair of Mod. A 7 Chairs by Carl Auböck

A Pair of Mod. A 7 Chairs by Carl Auböck

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 19.1 in

A Pair of Mod. A 7 Chairs by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

a pair of rare chairs Mod. A 7 designed by Carl Auböck original upholstery covered with green fabrik

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Teak Rastad and Relling "Bambi" Lounge Chair with Leather
Teak Rastad and Relling "Bambi" Lounge Chair with Leather

Teak Rastad and Relling "Bambi" Lounge Chair with Leather

Unavailable

H 27.75 in W 25.5 in D 25 in

Teak Rastad and Relling "Bambi" Lounge Chair with Leather

By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Amazing and rare chair with original leather great vintage condition.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Louise Chairs by Jules Wabbes
Louise Chairs by Jules Wabbes

Louise Chairs by Jules Wabbes

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in

Louise Chairs by Jules Wabbes

By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes

Located in Meulebeke, BE

These rare chairs have a black metal base and a brown leather seat.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Carlo Bugatti Chair

Carlo Bugatti Chair

Unavailable

H 39.77 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in

Carlo Bugatti Chair

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Rome, IT

A very rare chair in walnut partially obscured and carved, parchment and brass details, designed by Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940), prod.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs

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

Canto Chair by Rainer Schell for Schlapp

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 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.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's
Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's

Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's

Unavailable

H 34 in W 28.6 in D 30 in

Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's

By Elias Svedberg, Knoll

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare chair, curved back on birch legs. Distributed by Knoll in the 1940's for a few years. new upholstery made by NK original label restored reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Postmodern Studio Chair by Belloni Design Hungary 1980s
Postmodern Studio Chair by Belloni Design Hungary 1980s

Postmodern Studio Chair by Belloni Design Hungary 1980s

Unavailable

H 42.13 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Postmodern Studio Chair by Belloni Design Hungary 1980s

By Akos Belloni

Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU

Seat upholstered in leather Overall, this rare chair has a great character.

Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Cast Iron Chair
19th Century Napoleon III Cast Iron Chair

19th Century Napoleon III Cast Iron Chair

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 8.27 in D 13.78 in

19th Century Napoleon III Cast Iron Chair

Located in Paris, FR

This rare chair of Napoleon III period is quite representative of a time when garden furniture were made of iron.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Iron

Carlo De Carli Mid-Century Modern Side/Desk Wood and Brass Chair, Italy, 1950s
Carlo De Carli Mid-Century Modern Side/Desk Wood and Brass Chair, Italy, 1950s

Carlo De Carli Mid-Century Modern Side/Desk Wood and Brass Chair, Italy, 1950s

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful and rare chair designed by Carlo de Carli architect in 1950s, with its particular geometric shape and design specially in the wooden side rails, and the high brass feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Country Chairs

Materials

Elm

Lounge Chair with Black Leather Designet by Nanna Ditzel
Lounge Chair with Black Leather Designet by Nanna Ditzel

Lounge Chair with Black Leather Designet by Nanna Ditzel

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Odense, Denmark

Patinated and with a slight scratch in the leather, the legs are cleaned and sanded. A rare chair in leather.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1950s Chairs by Maija-Liisa Komulainen
1950s Chairs by Maija-Liisa Komulainen

1950s Chairs by Maija-Liisa Komulainen

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in

1950s Chairs by Maija-Liisa Komulainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

Rare chairs designed by Maija-Liisa Komulainen in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Copper

Classical 19th century Child's Chair or Lady's Chair
Classical 19th century Child's Chair or Lady's Chair

Classical 19th century Child's Chair or Lady's Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very rare chair due to the size of it: it was made either for a child or a very petite woman.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Glass Sided Swivel Chair
Midcentury Glass Sided Swivel Chair

Midcentury Glass Sided Swivel Chair

Unavailable

H 59.45 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in

Midcentury Glass Sided Swivel Chair

Located in London, GB

I have searched but not yet found the designer to this amazing and rare chair. Measures: 151 cm H, 72 cm D, 65 cm W, seat H 48 cm seat D 49 cm Italy, circa 1970.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Glass

Rare Lounge Chair by Groep & for Goed Wonen, Netherlands 1946
Rare Lounge Chair by Groep & for Goed Wonen, Netherlands 1946

Rare Lounge Chair by Groep & for Goed Wonen, Netherlands 1946

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in

Rare Lounge Chair by Groep & for Goed Wonen, Netherlands 1946

Located in Wilnis, UT

A very rare chair, model A-20, designed by Groep & for Goed Wonen in the Netherlands in 1946.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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