Guy Lefevre Rare Office Chair, circa 1970
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guy Lefevre Rare office chair, circa 1970 distributed by Maison Jansen. steel and faux leather
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Guy Lefevre Rare Office Chair, circa 1970
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guy Lefevre Rare office chair, circa 1970 distributed by Maison Jansen. steel and faux leather
Steel
Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely rare mid-19th century English country Tavern chair, or high clerks chair, having
Ash, Elm
$52,000 / set
H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in
Superb Set 8 Vintage Black Lacquer Cane Side Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
detail. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair designs in the Taylor/Baker archive
Cane, Walnut
Rare Antonio Gorgone Reclining Chairs
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning pair of armchairs by Antonio Gorgone — Napoli, Italy 1950's Newly refinished dark walnut frame with scissor shape - reclines into 2 different elevations. Newly upholstere...
Cowhide, Oak
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive hand carved teak arm chair with beautiful patina. The front legs and arm rests are
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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. Seaty
Aluminum, Steel
Rare set of chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie set de six chaises par Joaquim Tenreiro ( possibilité de douze) Tout est d’origine.
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
$1,995
H 30.5 in W 23.25 in D 27 in
Carl Malmsten Hangsits armchair in solid pine and green fabric c. 1947
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An exceedingly rare chair designed by Carl Malmsten. The “hangsits” armchair, c. 1947 in solid
Pine
$1,840
H 28.55 in W 17.92 in D 22.84 in
Pierre Lottier Cigar Leather Strap Slipper Lounge Chair 1960s MCM Blonde Tan
By Pierre Lottier
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare beech wood and cigar leather strap slipper chair in lovely condition
Leather, Beech
Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for ICF Italy
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural bentwood Pretzel chair # 5890 with elegant, curved arms having a dark chocolate brown
Leather, Bentwood
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
Shagreen, Wood
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
Metal
$2,995 / set
H 33 in W 24 in D 23 in
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
Hardwood
Very rare Miss Milch chair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
Philippe Starck (b. 11949) Miss Milch Chair, ca. 1987 Edition Idee, Tokyo, Japan Profiled steel
Steel
$1,985Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 37.8 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Very Rare Lounge Chair and Ultra Rare Stool
By Asko
Located in Munich, DE
By Aulis Leinonen for Asko. For re-upholstery.
Faux Leather
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. The iron frames are strong and
Steel, Iron
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
Rare Pair of Arne Jacobsen "Pre Pop" Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pop” chairs, designed for Asko, have a compelling and modern simplicity, and the red is a riveting
Plywood
$18,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 22.5 in D 19.75 in
Set of Eight Maison Jansen Faux Bamboo Lacquered Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
sturdy with solid joinery and construction. The rare chairs are in exceptional condition as seen in
Beech, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer, Hardwood
Folding Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
modernism. This rare chair, introduced in 1949 at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition at
Cane, Oak
Very Rare 276s Chair by Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
Tri dimensional bent plywood with original white lacquer.
Plywood
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. Fully
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
Walnut
Jurgen Bey Makkink Witness chair The Netherlands 2008
By Studio Makkink & Bey, Jurgen Bey
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Netherlands 2008. This extraordinary and rare chair is a poetic expression of contemporary Dutch
Felt, Oak
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
Brass
$28,150 / item
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Armless Easy Chair, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern; cane; teak; wood; rattan; side chair; dining room chair; This very rare armless easy chair by
Cane, Wood, Teak
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. They
Wood
$1,812Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 18.31 in D 15.75 in
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
Wood
Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1920s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Paul Follot, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of Art Deco chairs, France, 1920s. The chairs are currently undergoing restoration and
Fabric, 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
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. This object is a
Aluminum
$1,276Sale Price|40% Off
H 55.12 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare early 20th century dentist / medical chair made in white painted wood with dark green leather
Wood
Rare Horns chair in aluminium by Ron Arad 1985
By Ron Arad
Located in London, GB
Marked a crucial step for Ron Arad into fabrication from scratch, the Horns chair was based on a
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. The design of the chair is
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 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
Wood, Lacquer
$471Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Midcentury Rare Design Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - extremely rare.
Chrome
$5,215Sale Price / set|55% Off
H 44.89 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
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
Leather
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
Rush, Oak
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 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
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
Rare Feltri Chair by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Wien, AT
This iconic chair has been featured on numerous online platforms dedicated to modern art and design
Fabric, Felt
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
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Rare Childs Morris Adjustable Chair Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria
By Otto Prutscher, Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Childs size Morris adjustable chair no.6392 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria in
Metal
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. Pine frame, original fabric upholstery. Good
Fabric, Pine
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
Mahogany
Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
sackcloth. The Tartera chairs are usually upholstered with a leather seating, making this version more rare
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
Iron
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
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
$20,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Burl Wood Klismos Dining Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
condition with excellent joinery and craftsmanship seldom seen today. Rare chairs each signed with a
Fabric, Wood, Burl
$18,000Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
seen today. The vintage fabric has minor fading as seen in photos but is very presentable. Rare chairs
Fabric, Wood, Burl
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
Fabric, Cane, Teak
$37,988
H 36.62 in W 29.93 in D 36.62 in
Alvar Aalto Highback Tank Arm Chair Model A 38 in Sheepskin, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
commanding piece, this is among the rarer chair models in Aalto’s oeuvre and remains seldom seen on the
Sheepskin, Birch
$1,408Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
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
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
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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.
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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.
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