Rare 'Copenhagen Chair' in oak by Mogens Voltelen
By Ivan Schlechter, Mogens Voltelen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'Copenhagen' easy chair in oak and full-grain leather.
Leather, Oak
Dramatic Set of 20 Black Lacquer Double Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
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.
Cane, Walnut
Dramatic Set of 20 Sophisticated Black Lacquer Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
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 Bent Møller Jepsen 'FN' Winged Lounge Chair
By Bent Moller Jepsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bent Møller Jepsen for Simo Møbler, wingback chair, model 'FN', mahogany, reupholstered in “Sonar 3” by Raf Simons Kvadrat, Denmark, 1956-1959 Furniture designer and upholsterer Ben...
Fabric, Mahogany
Rare Vintage Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen Lounge Saw Safari Chair, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and amazingly original condition chair. This unique, stylish and comfortable, midcentury modern saw chair designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen in Denmark in 1958 is ano...
Wood, Canvas, Rope, Birch
Rare to find children’s barber chair with horse head, Belgium ca 1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A delightful and imaginative children’s barber chair from Belgium, dating to the 1950s, designed to transform an ordinary haircut into a playful adventure. This vintage piece combine...
Metal
$719Sale Price|20% Off
Superb Geiger Woven Back Easy Chair Rare Form
By Timothy Defiebre, Geiger International
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Reception, guest, and easy chair.
Upholstery, Maple
Mid-Century Rare Pair 1950s "Farfalla" Designer Danish Bentwood Billund Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Rare pair 1950s " farfalla " designer Danish bentwood side chair are constructed using the traditional moulded plywood form technique.
Walnut
$1,094Sale Price / item|40% Off
Robin Day - HILLE Chair by L´atelier, Brazil, 1970s - very rare
By Robin Day
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Robin Day was undoubtedly one of the most influential British furniture designers of the 20th century. He is of course best remembered for his polypropylene stacking chairs, since th...
Steel
Rare Architects Studio B.B.P.R. Wooden Lounge Chair, Italy 1960s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
A striking and sculptural architects Studio BBPR lounge chair, exemplifying the studio’s rationalist yet expressive approach to furniture and spatial design.
Wood
Radiant Pair of Walnut Loungers Attributed to Robsjohn-Gibbings - 2 Pair Avail
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stout and extremely comfortable. A pair of these rare chairs were sold in the Febuary, 2012 Palm Beach Modern Auction as attributed to T.
Walnut
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Low Chair "MARIE CLAIRE" Votre Maison Edition, 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Low Chair "MARIE CLAIRE" Votre Maison Edition, 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset.
Wool, Oak
$5,738 / set
Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s. Made from hand weaved wicker and black lacquered steel, original leather straps.
Steel
Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in taranto, IT
very rare, unique in the world, this original Tecno chair, designed by osvaldo borsani in the 70s probably a prototype that has never entered the market, there is no such trace in...
Metal
Rare 1950's fiberglass chair by René-Jean Caillette
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in BE
Rare French chair from the 1950s, designed by René-Jean Caillette, a respected French designer particularly known for his innovative seating designs.
Fiberglass
SUPERB Rare Set of Four (4) PLAIL Brothers Chairs - Stickley Era - W8379
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Rare Set of Four (4) PLAIL brothers chairs This is a rare set of four (4) chairs made by PAIL Brothers in the early 1900s John and Joseph in Binghamton NY and they were the ...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Rare Stacy Dukes for Artemide Prototype 'Efebino' Lounge Chair
By Artemide, Stacy Dukes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stacy Dukes for Artemide 'Efebino' lounge chair, reinforced plastic, Italy, 1970s An exceptionally rare prototype of the “Efebino” lounge chair, designed by Stacy Dukes for Artemide...
Plastic
Very Rare Original Liberty's London Signed Qing Dynasty Chair Floral Carving
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is a very rare custom commission, maybe the only one of its kind These chairs were imported by Mr.
Wood
't Woonhuys Amsterdam Rare Pair of Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather 1920s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Meer, VAN
This is a very rare pair of 't Woonhuys Amsterdam side chairs in very desirable patinated cognac leather, made in the 1920s.
Leather, Wood
Georges Coslin's rare set of ten chairs in iron and fabric upholstery.
By George Coslin
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2331 Georges Coslin Rare set of ten chairs in iron and fabric upholstery.
Iron
Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair in fruitwood with brass fittings A genuine Campaign used piece, very strong and l...
Brass
Set of Rare Midcentury Four Dining Chairs with Table, Space Age, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Praha, CZ
- space age - rare type - very confortable - practical - dining room set - height of table is 78 cm and diameter is 70 cm - very nice original condition
Chrome
$18,500 / set
Rare Pair of Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Rare pair of Carlo de Carli lounge chairs.
Brass
Rare Early Model 3105 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1955
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and highly collectible early Model 3105 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
Steel
$2,080 / set
Rare Pair of Vienna Secession Chairs, circa 1880
By Thonet, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rare pair of Vienna Secession chairs circa 1880.
Beech
$3,802Sale Price|25% Off
A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair.
Leather, Cane, Bentwood
George Nelson, Rare Lounge Chair, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
A rare wood and beige grey bouclé fabric model 4688 lounge chair designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA, c. 1940s.
Fabric, Wood
Rare Design Mid-Century Rocking Chair / Lounge Chair Attr. to Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Italian MId-Century Modern Rocking Chair or Lounge Chair Attributed to Gae Aulenti.
Steel
Outstanding, Rare Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, For Reupholstery
By Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An extraordinary, rare pair of Italian 1950s armchairs. Structurally sound, but the original upholstery is worn out so the chairs are sold for the customer to recover in their own c...
Wood, Fabric
Rare rocking chair by Steneby hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
By Torsten Claeson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare rocking chair designed by Torsten Claeson who was one of the designers at Steneby Hemslöjd in the middle of the 20th century.
Sheepskin
$11,093Sale Price|40% Off
Outstanding Big, Rare and Important Largo Lounge Chair
By Kusch+Co, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Munich, DE
We are very proud to offer this outstanding rare lounge chair by jørgen kastholm. In more than 20 years of searching, dealing and collecting we only saw 2 of these big chairs.
Metal
Ultra Rare 30th Knoll Anniversary Limited Edition Barcelona Chair No 27/100
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
The offered chair is No 27. With this backround, Knoll produced in 1981 a very rare limited edition of only 100 Barcelona chairs in cream white leather.
Stainless Steel
Rare 1970s Plia folding chair with Vienna cane by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in München, DE
Rare original 1970s Plia folding chair with Vienna straw (cane) detailing.
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Wingback Heart Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare, large scale, wingback 'heart' chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1944.
Mahogany
Rare Rustic Mid Century Italian wood Ladder Back Side Chair Rush Seat
By Chiavari
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare wood lacquered chair circa 1950's sold as/is condition Made in Italy with cord seats retains made in Italy, retains part of label curved back.
Cord, Wood
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Rare Folding Angle Chair by Milo Baughman
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Crafted from exotic Mindoro wood that shimmers in the light. This chair is exceedingly rare and seldom seen. Original cushion is in good shape with no tears.
Linen, Wood
$738Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Midcentury Wood and Rattan Rocking Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - original condition
Rattan, Wood
A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard
By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare set of Four Petite Louis XV Painted & Parcel Gilt Side Chairs Stamped Tillard Circa 1750 Height 33 ½ in.
Wood
Rare Neoclassical Style Side Chair with Caduceus Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare caduceus carved back to a traditional neoclassical style side chair.
Wood
Rare "California Chair" by Ennio Ludovico Chiggio (Gruppo N) for Nikol Internati
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in leucate, FR
Immerse yourself in the bold spirit of 1970s Italian design with this exceptional and extremely rare "California Chair," conceived in 1973 by the influential designer Ennio Ludovico ...
Metal
Rare set of six chairs by Gio Ponti model 504 circa 1943
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très rare série de chaises dites 504 par Gio Ponti pour Cassina. Certificat du comité Ponti.
Fabric, Walnut
Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Highland, IN
This example of Arne Jacobsen's iconic egg chair dates from the first year of production when the chair was made with an integrated seat cushion rather than the more common loose pad...
Aluminum
$1,982Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rare Black Leather Model 91 Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1991
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous combination. A very rare dining conference side chair, designed by Mario Botta for the San Fransisco Museum of Modern Arts.
Metal
Rare Model 132 Chair, Sigvard Bernadotte Sold by John Stuart, Denmark, c. 1953
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Deland, FL
This rare and elegant pair of Model 132 accent chairs was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son (France & Daverkosen) and distributed in the United States by John Stuart.
Teak
$6,000 / set
Pare of Rare Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
They are offered in original condition and are ideal candidates for reupholstery, allowing the next owner to customize them to their own taste while preserving the integrity of the d...
Wool, Teak
Rare & Important Chair #36 by Paul Revere Williams for Bullocks Wilshire c. 1929
By Paul Williams
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare and historically important chair Model #36 by architect Paul Revere Williams and made by furniture maker Paul Richmond Williams in 1929 for the Bullocks Wilshire in Los Angeles.
Fabric, Walnut, Plywood
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family
By Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family of Belvoir Park, attributed to Seddon and Sons, each with an upright lyre shaped back with broad strapwork edging ...
Mahogany
Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, 1960s, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern
By John Risley
Located in Montréal, CA
With its anthropomorphic form and light, open construction, the People Chair embodies Risley’s enduring idea: that a chair can be both a functional object and a character in the room.
Steel
Rare Ernest Race 'Neptune' lounge chair. c1953 England
By Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
An early Ernest Race 'Neptune' chair. Beech plywood with the early brass fittings and webbing. Folds to an incredible 12cm Structurally sound with a lovely patina
Beech, Plywood
Rare Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen, Beechwood & Sheepskin, 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Ranst, VAN
A rare pair of Clam chairs designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark, 1944.
Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
$5,800 / set
Rare Pair of James II Walnut Hall Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and rare pair of James II walnut and cane hall chairs, the turned finials over profusely foliate carved oval backs with turned and carved uprights, standing on canted "horsebone...
Walnut
Unique, Rare Armchairs / Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, For Reupholstery
By Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An extraordinary, rare pair of Italian 1950s armchairs. Designer unknown - currently under reseach.
Fabric, Wood
RARE ORIGINAL HERMAN MILLER BLUE LINEN EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIr
By Herman Miller
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rare and highly collectable original Herman Miller Eames EA217 demi blue Linen upholstered soft pad EA 217 office chair This...
Chrome
$2,940Sale Price|30% Off
Restored Rare Full Stacked Rattan Lowboy Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Vintage 1970s full stacked rattan lowboy lounge chair featuring a cubist design made entirely of stacked steam-bent pole rattan with rattan along the borders.
Rattan
Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Eero Saarinen, Mario Bellini, Joe Colombo, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Mohair, Wood
$5,950Sale Price / item|30% Off
Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The T Chair can be found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and other top museums worldwide.
Steel
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Olivier Mourgue, Eero Saarinen, Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory 100% mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Wood, Mohair
Guillerme et Chambron, rare pair Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970/1980
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare pair Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970/1980 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset.
Oak
$1,377Sale Price|52% Off
Rare "DU22" Plywood Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1951, three available
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare "DU22" chair designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA in 1951.
Metal
Rare Plastic Organic Chair in Yellow, circa 1970
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Plastic
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