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
Vintage 1980s French Minimalist Chairs
Wood
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
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. Ca 1810
Wood
$7,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 26.38 in
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
Antler, Wood
$3,360Sale Price|23% Off
H 30.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
18th Century Rare Bleached Swedish Folk Art Chair / Stool
Located in Wainscott, NY
The primitive chair was hewn out of a single log and dated around 1780s. It’s a beautiful objet
Wood
Rare Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of Swedish pine chairs, produced early 1950s. Newly reupholstered cushions in
Fabric, Pine
Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare painted metal rocking chair with canvas sling by François Turpin. Made in France circa 1930s
Metal
$2,240Sale Price / set|41% Off
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Rare Set of Six Swiss Alp, folk art , Chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Rare set of six Swiss Alp, folk art , chairs.
Wood
$3,418Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 6 design black wood chairs is stamped Thonet-Vienna-1993 and has the gold Thonet
Wood
$4,213 / set
H 31.89 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Very Rare Set of Baumann "Clovers" Chairs, France, 1960s–1970s
By Baumann France
Located in Tourinnes-la-Grosse (Beauvechain), BE
A striking and exceptionally rare set of mid-century French chairs, designed and manufactured by
Wood, Beech
French Leather Chair
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
French Leather Chair from the 19th century. Excellent condition and very comfortable. Very rare
Leather
1970s English Library Bergère Recency Caned Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
castors. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$4,214 / set
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Flemming Lassen – Rare Pair of Mahogany Chairs with Cane Backs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Flemming Lassen (Danish, 1902–1984) A rare pair of chairs crafted in Cuban mahogany, featuring
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Set of Six Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire Rattan Salon Armchairs
By Orlando Diaz-azcuy, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
organic modern style by McGuire. These rare chairs were designed by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy and feature an
Leather, Rattan, Oak, Fabric
Pair of Rare Sable Horn Chairs by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare pair of cast aluminum Sable Horn Chairs by Arthur Court, 1950s. Created to mimic the horns of
Aluminum
Pair of Rare Easy Chairs with Solid Beech Wood, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of easy chairs, produced in Sweden during the 1950s, embodies key elements of
Leather, Beech
$7,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, ca. 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of rare Antler Parlor chairs, French ca. 1860 The two very rare antler parlor chairs are made
Antler, Fur, Wood
Rare pair of Danish modern fumed oak side chairs
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in DK
This rarely seen pair of side chairs (model 3-1) in slightly fumed oak was designed ca. 1956 by
Oak
Rare Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Iron & Brass Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of "Dark Horse" chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen, produced by Botium, Denmark
Brass, Iron
$10,686
H 40.16 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
A Rare Beautifully Carved Swiss “Black Forest” Musical Bear Chair
Located in London, GB
A Rare Beautifully Carved Swiss “Black Forest” Musical Bear Chair Circa 1920 Retailed by Ed Jobin
Wood
A Rare Original Chair By Syrie Maugham ca' 1940's
By Syrie Maugham
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare hand painted chair designed by Syrie Maugham and custom made for John Gerald, NYC ca' 1940's
Upholstery, Wood
$1,543 / set
H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in
Pair of very beautiful rare original 1960s Italian bamboo chairs
Located in München, DE
A pair of beautiful, rare, original 1960s bamboo chairs. Beautiful design and very comfortable to
Bamboo
Rare No. 4325 “Swan” Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, a pair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s in excellent, restored condition. These have been fully reupholstered in mohair. The legs retain some age-appropriate patina
Mohair
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Rare Model 4325 for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Rare Model 4325 for Fritz Hansen. The teak wood leg model 4325 is scarce
Upholstery, Teak
$19,500
H 30 in W 29 in D 33 in
Unforgettable Pair of Art Deco Rattan and Cane Double Horseshoe Loungers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shoe" loungers, circa 1940. A pair of these rare chairs were famously displayed in the now iconic 2007
Cane, Rattan
$10,000 / set
H 34.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron Side Chairs, Ebonized Oak, Rare
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
This vintage set of Guillerme et Chambron dining chairs is a rare find from France. The distinctive
Oak
Inger Klingenberg Rare set of 4 shaped chairs model 193
By Inger Klingenberg
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2047 Inger Klingenberg Rare set of 4 shaped chairs model 193 in wood and fabric. Prod. France
Fabric
$15,953Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Very Rare Vilhelm Lauritzen Music Chair , Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Oak wood, brass and fabric - Creation date: 1942 Music chair - Model designed for the National
Brass
$78,000 / set
H 33 in W 19 in D 19 in
Superb Set 12 Vintage Black Lacquer Cane Side Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
detail. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rare chair designs in the Taylor/Baker archive
Cane, Walnut
$3,500
H 27.4 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Philippe Starck Rare "Miss Dorn" Chair for Disform 1982 France/Spain
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare “Miss Dorn” tripod chair designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 and manufactured by Disform in
Metal
$158,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, set of eight 'Grass-seated Chairs', American black walnut, sea grass cord, United
Seagrass, Walnut
Rare late 18th Century dug-out chair from the Pyrenees
Located in Ghent, BE
Rare late 18th C. dug-out chair from the Pyrenees. Hewn from the trunk of a pine tree with
Chestnut, Pine
Unique 'Ice Cream Parlor Chair' Rare Inventive Spring Version
Located in Sharon, CT
An early inventive (not to mention shapelier) version of the ubiquitous Ice Cream Parlor Chair
Steel
Extremely rare and beautiful Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet 1901
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Stained beachwood, seat and back with fabric, seat height 46cm (18,11') Presented first at the Expo Paris 1900, in a setting by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Kunstgewerbeschulle Li...
Beech
$10,500 / set
H 35.25 in W 18.25 in D 20 in
Rare 1952 George Nakashima Walnut Chairs, American Craftsman Style
By George Nakashima
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An iconic pair of early circa 1952 George Nakashima "New Chairs" masterfully constructed out of
Walnut
$1,234Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 45.28 in D 17.33 in
Rare 1930s Italian Wooden Cinema Chairs by Fabbrica Milano, Excellent
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare Italian wooden cinema chairs by "Fabbrica Milano". Beautiful !! Where to put them ? For
Wood
Rare Pair of Low Lounge Chairs by Carl-Johan Boman
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare pair of easy chairs with beautiful curved backs on tapered wooden feet. Very nice vintage
Upholstery, Elm
Rare Suite Of 20 + 2 Gilded Wood Chairs, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rare set of 20 gilded wooden and wood chairs, frame models (seats and backs), with lion paw-shaped
Wood
$59,500 / set
H 36 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Pair Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Rare Right and Left. Mahogany. 1970s.
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chairs. Left and right. These are a married pair. Originally
Mahogany
$4,384Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.49 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
A rare pair of Rene Prou wrought iron occasional chairs
By René Prou
Located in London, GB
A rare Art Deco pair of hand forged wrought iron occasional chairs designed uniquely by Rene Prou
Iron
$2,765
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge chair / Easy chair , 1950s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge chair / Easy chair , 1950s It is in great condition. However
Fabric, Teak
$114,000 / set
H 34 in W 22 in D 20 in
Stellar Set of 12 Sleek Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, c 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautiful and rare chair designs in the Taylor/Baker archive. Important chairs intended to anchor an
Cane, Walnut
Rare Wing Back Chair by Kay Fisker
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare wing back chair in velvet upholstery with ash legs.?The chair was made in 1946-1949 for the
Upholstery
$2,500Sale Price|54% Off
H 38 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Rare Set of 2 Grand Estate Victorian Carved Mahogany Upholstered Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is Rare Pair of Important Fine Estate Antique Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter
Walnut
$1,543 / set
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Rare Pair of Peter Karpf Prototype Chairs – Denmark, c. late 1960s
By Peter Karpf
Located in Egå, DK
Rare Pair of Peter Karpf Prototype Chairs – Denmark, c. late 1960s A rare set of two prototype
Metal
$395
H 20.08 in W 20.48 in D 28.35 in
Rare Midcentury Balance Variable Knee Chair, Peter Opsvik, Norway, Stokke, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- balance chair - marked by label
Fabric, Wood
$2,373 / item
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chair, H.Lachert, Europe, 1960s
By Anna Lachert
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Muszelka” Chair by Hanna Lachert for ŁAD, Poland, 1956 This iconic
Textile, Ash
$2,053
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Rare Arne Jacobsen Funkis "Novo" Chair Beech & Seagrass, Fritz Hansen, 1935
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and highly collectible early modernist “Novo” chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced
Seagrass, Beech
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Hagafors, Sweden. Solid wood construction with black lacquer. Newley upholstered in blue leather. Two part knock down construction. Ne...
Wood
Rare Victorian Mahogany Leather Upholstered Childs Chair
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare Victorian leather upholstered mahogany child’s chair. English Circa 1880. This rare
Leather, Mahogany
$10,682 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Franco Legler rare set of two armchairs and four "basket" chairs
By Franco Legler
Located in Milano, IT
COD-S173 Franco Legler (1922-2015) Rare set of two armchairs and four "basket" chairs, curved
Rattan
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 41 in W 29 in D 28 in
Antique LIMBERT Chair & Rocker Rare Find - Stickley Era - W5128/W5129
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a very rare pair of antique Charles Limbert pieces - Chair & Rocker Set. They are signed
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Rare Pierre Chapo S11 Saddle Cognac Chair Set of 2
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A rare Pierre Chapo dining chair Model S11.Designed in 1966. This Version of the S11 comes with
Leather, Elm
$1,295
H 30.25 in W 19.25 in D 18.25 in
Rare Modern Chair in Teak, Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, side/desk chair in teak designed by the influential Harry Østergaard for
Teak
$2,260
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Rare Early 1960s Eames Chair No.680 1st Generation Herman Miller Hille EA101 MCM
By Hille, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely rare first-generation Eames side chair in lovely vintage condition. This
Aluminum
$2,537Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Rare French Neoclassical Napoléon III Side Chairs, c. 1870
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
This exceptional pair of side chairs exemplifies the refined sophistication of the French
Velvet, Wood
$13,056
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A rare collectible vintage lounge Copacabana chair by iconic French designer Mathieu Matégot
Steel
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.
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