Ron Arad, Rare Aluminium "HORN CHAIR" 1985, UK
By One Off, Ltd., Ron Arad
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare and incredible example of Ron Arad HORN CHAIR, designed in 1985 for ONE OFF ltd UK.
Aluminum, Steel
Set of Eight Maison Jansen Faux Bamboo Lacquered Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The beech frames are sturdy with solid joinery and construction. The rare chairs are in exceptional condition as seen in photos.
Beech, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer, Hardwood
Rare R&Y Augousti JMF Style Shagreen Chair
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Jean Miche Frank style chair fully covered in a natural color shagreen. This chairs was custom-made by R&Y Augousti from France. It measures 35.5"t x 16"w x 20"d with a ...
Shagreen, Wood
$1,966Sale Price / set|40% Off
Very Rare Lounge Chair and Ultra Rare Stool
By Asko
Located in Munich, DE
By Aulis Leinonen for Asko. For re-upholstery.
Faux Leather
$1,400 / item
Rare Herman Miller Rocking Chair by Peter Protzmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage chrome frame rocking chairs features the stylish design of Peter Protzmann as presented by Herman Miller. Unique modern shape, iconic chrome design, and comfortably scul...
Metal
Folding Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare chair, introduced in 1949 at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, exemplifies Wegner’s enduring focus on ergonomic innovation, material e...
Cane, Oak
A Very Pretty French Leather Club Chair, Normandy Moustache Model Circa 1920
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Pretty French Leather Club Chair, Normandy Moustache Model Circa 1920 This is a very charming and rare chair of smaller compact proportions.
Leather
$6,000 / set
Rare Midcentury Tony Paul Chairs Set of Six
By Tony Paul
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare set of six mid-century Tony Paul chairs, model No. 701.
Steel, Iron
Rare Pair of Modernist T-Back Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A rare pair of Dutch modernist chairs from the 1960s, characterized by their striking geometric construction and distinctive T-shaped backrests.
Hardwood, Oak
Price Upon Request
Rare pair of "Curva" chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Rare pair of "Curva" chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro.
Glass, Hardwood
Very Rare 276s Chair by Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
Tri dimensional bent plywood with original white lacquer.
Plywood
Group of 3 Solid Wood Bankers or Library Chairs Early 20th Century
By Gunlocke, Johnson Chair Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Group of Three Early 20th Century American Institutional Library Chairs A rare and cohesive group of three early 20th century American institutional library chairs, distinguished by...
Hardwood
Rare Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele.
Steel
Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 18th Century Portuguese Chair in Walnut High-backed armchair à la reine in walnut, molded and carved with acanthus leaves, leafy shells and foliage, front claw feet joined by an...
Walnut
Rare Guglielmo Ulrich Walnut and Wicker Chair, Italy 1938
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Italian bedroom, fireplace, or occasional chair designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by AR.CA.
Wicker, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Armless Easy Chair, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret; Le Corbusier; Armless easy chair; India; Chandigarh; 1955; 1950s; Mid-Century Modern; cane; teak; wood; rattan; side chair; dining room chair; This very rare ar...
Cane, Wood, Teak
Pair of Rare Folding Chairs Dabaya, Allibert, France, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - practical - marked - outdoor and indoor
Plastic
Superb & Rare Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly elegant and unusual late 19th century Empire style chair having curved back adorned with small gorgeous Medusa head, inlaid in perfect places including the reeded legs with ...
Brass
$1,812Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900 A very nice antique Swiss nutwood chair decorated with inlayed and painted sceneries depicting ibex and chamois.
Wood
Awesome and Rare Scandinavian Wooden Childs Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A shapely and expressive children's wooden chair brought from Scandinavia. We have only cleaned it, otherwise left in original condition with all its traces of use. We think that y...
Plywood
Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather
By Sauerbruch Hutton
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Model Munich chair designed by Sauerbruch Hutton. Manufactured by ClassiCon.
Aluminum
Rare Pair of 19th Century Ebonized Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and charming pair of antique bentwood chairs, possibly by Thonet.
Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1920s
By Paul Follot, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of Art Deco chairs, France, 1920s. The chairs are currently undergoing restoration and the original fabric can be conserved or the chairs can be reupholstered in COM.
Fabric, Wood
Rare Set of Four Roger Tallon Module 400 Swivel Chairs
By Roger Tallon
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of four Roger Tallon Module 400 swivel chairs in aluminum and latex foam, 1966.
Aluminum
Pair of Midcentury Rare Design Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - extremely rare.
Chrome
Rares red chairs by Nike Karlsson for IKEA, vintage
Located in Tourinnes-la-Grosse (Beauvechain), BE
These chairs are rare, stunning, and timeless. They bring a vibrant touch of color and life.
Wood
Rare Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs Set of Four
By Gemla
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful sexy of 4 chairs boy Gemla Sweden. Warm patina throughout. They sit wonderfully stacked as a space saving feature. Sculpted black lacquered seats are as comfortable as they...
Wood, Lacquer
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Burl Wood Klismos Dining Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional condition with excellent joinery and craftsmanship seldom seen today. Rare chairs each signed with a maker's plaque on bottom.
Fabric, Wood, Burl
$18,000Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The vintage fabric has minor fading as seen in photos but is very presentable. Rare chairs each numbered and signed with plaque on bottom.
Fabric, Wood, Burl
Rare Rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro, vers 1947.
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Quebec 69 Spider Chair by Les Amisca
By Les Amisca
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
The Quebec 69 spider chair by Canadian postmodern Design Group Les Amisca featuring a bold exoskeleton of tubular steel, punctuated by a circular seat and backrest. Calling on tropes...
$5,221Sale Price / set|55% Off
Rare Set of Four Leather Chairs by William Katavolos
By William Katavolos
Located in London, GB
A Rare Set of Mid C20th Leather Chairs by Katalovos Iconic Sling Back T Chair The Leather Seat is Attached to the Crome Frame Very Stylish and Comfortable
Leather
Iconic and rare children's Breuer chairs/ set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Evanston, IL
Charming and iconic set of 4 Children's Breuer style chairs Very rare and in great condition
Metal
Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century, hooded with a woven curved back above a solid seat with a custom cushion,ht. 55, wd. 25, dp. 18 in.
Rush, Oak
$40,967 / item
Rare Set of 14 French Antique Louis XIV Style Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
The warm, richly patinated walnut contrasts beautifully with the mustard-yellow velvet upholstery. A rare complete set of fourteen matching chairs, particularly suitable for a gran...
Wood, Velvet, Walnut
Rare Horns chair in aluminium by Ron Arad 1985
By Ron Arad
Located in London, England
Marked a crucial step for Ron Arad into fabrication from scratch, the Horns chair was based on a simple manipulation of flat aluminium sheets, joined together with curved lengths of ...
Aluminum
Rare Set of 8 Italian Cesca Chairs by Cidue, Italy
Located in Montréal, CA
Rare and striking set of eight vintage Cesca-style chairs by Cidue, Italy, showcasing the timeless tubular chrome frame and woven cane construction that made this design an enduring ...
Chrome
Rare 'Good Hope' Ebonised Chair by French Architect India Mahdavi
By India Mahdavi
Located in London, GB
A rare, early 21st century ‘Good Hope’ occasional chair by French-Iranian architect and designer India Mahdavi (b. 1962).
Teak
Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Both sides are joined by four wooden cylinders, two at the bottom, next to the arches, and two more at the top, which serve to hold the ends of the seat and back, forming a single pa...
Fabric, Beech, Boxwood
Rare Early Hedstrom Iron Circle Chair
Located in Highland, IN
A striking mid-century design in wrought iron with a canvas sling seat, this easy chair by Hedstrom has a dynamic quality similar to the Hardoy butterfly chair. Particularly notewort...
Iron
1960's Eames DSS Stacking Off White Fibreglass Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Exceptionally rare chairs, these came from a community hall in the middle of Wales where they had been stored for over twenty chairs, they were originally supplied to a local hospita...
Fiberglass
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLE, Iconic Design.
Plywood
1970s English Library Bergère Recency Caned Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite library chairs on castors. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of RARE Design Fibreglass chairs / Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - around 1960s - Original condition suitable for a new upholstery.
Fabric
$11,236 / item
Rare set of 6 chairs by Claude De Moyen
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie serie de chaises par Claude De Moyen
Elm
Unforgettable Pair of Art Deco Rattan and Cane Double Horseshoe Loungers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping pair of meticulously restored "Double Horse Shoe" loungers, circa 1940. A pair of these rare chairs were famously displayed in the now iconic 2007 Architec...
Cane, Rattan
Set of Six Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire Rattan Salon Armchairs
By Orlando Diaz-azcuy, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
These rare chairs were designed by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy and feature an imposing square pole rattan frame contrasted by a circular padded seat back.
Leather, Rattan, Oak, Fabric
$1,158Sale Price|29% Off
Very Rare No.350 Chair by Arno Votteler
By Arno Votteler
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing construction of one! Bent piece of plywood. Made by knoll.
Bentwood
Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design.
Iron
Rare Childs Morris Adjustable Chair Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria
By Michael Thonet, Otto Prutscher
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Childs size Morris adjustable chair no.6392 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria in nice original condition with signs of usage.Retains its original finish patina..
Metal
Superb Set 12 Vintage Black Lacquer Cane Side Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair designs in the Taylor/Baker archive. Important chairs intended to anchor an important dining room.
Cane, Walnut
Rare 1920s Czech Art Deco Cinema Chair in Thonet Style
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare original cinema seating chair manufactured in former Czechoslovakia during the 1920s, probably by Thonet or influenced by classic Thonet production.
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Rare Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Modern Teak Søborg 526 chair
By Soborg Mobler, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Teak and cane desk chair by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen offers a sleek and minimalist design while still having a captivating beauty. Made from solid teak wood, woven cane backing, and...
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Gerard DALMON rare YM Chair - 1986 Neotu edition France
Located in Paris, FR
Gerard DALMON (Born 1945) YM Chair - 1986 Structure in varnished MDF Néotù edition 83 × 45 × 53 cm Good original condition. One restoration on the upper right of the backrest. Some...
Wood
Rare pair of 19th Century Gustavian Faux Bamboo Chairs
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare pair of early 19th century Gustavian faux bamboo chairs in their original finish.
Wood
Rare Model 14 Club Chair in Pine, Aino Aalto, 1930s
By Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model 14 club chair, design Aino Aalto, 1930s.
Fabric, Pine
$7,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860 These two very rare antler parlor chairs are made of stag antlers with feet carved as lions claws.
Antler, Wood
Pair of Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Raised Accent Chairs RARE
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and highly decorative pair of Queen Anne-style chinoiserie raised chairs, showcasing an uncommon blend of European Queen Anne form with Asian-inspired decorative influence.
Mahogany
Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare painted metal rocking chair with canvas sling by François Turpin.
Metal
Rare red chair THAT…! Anne Blanchet in Wood and leather
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare Red chair THAT…! by Anne Blanchet Conditions: Good Materials: Wood, leather
Leather, Wood
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