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Reconstruction Oak Armchairs

Large Oak Reconstruction Armchairs, France 1950's
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Large Oak Armchairs in the manner of Gabriel with a ladder back construction. Reupholstered in faux
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Armchairs

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Faux Fur, Oak

Pair of Reconstruction Armchairs in Oak, France 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of armchairs in oak from the reconstruction period, of note, is the bowtie design
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design. Structure in solid
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
H 25.01 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Guariche
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Prouvé. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this armchair features a solid oak frame in a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
H 35.04 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
French Reconstruction Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Guariche
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
meticulous attention to detail, these armchairs feature a solid oak frame in a natural finish, showcasing the
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

French Reconstruction Pair of Lounge Chairs
French Reconstruction Pair of Lounge Chairs
H 35.04 in W 32.29 in D 26.97 in
Armchair in Oak and Leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1935
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair in Oak and Leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1936 Oak armchair with an upside down backrest
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

René Gabriel Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs Armchairs, France 1940’s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ladderbacks armchairs by René Gabriel from the reconstruction era these chairs exemplify
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Yellow Modern Armchair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow Modern Armchair in oak and faux leather by René Gabriel, Norma, 1938 Bridge Armchair in
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
A single pair of armchairs is available (a variation on Marcel Gascoin's famous C chair). This pair
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin
Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Wooden armchair by René Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare armchair by French designer René Gabriel (1890-1950) from the 1950s. The armchair's frame is
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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Wooden armchair by René Gabriel
Wooden armchair by René Gabriel
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 33.47 in
Armchair by Rene Gabriel, 1947
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair by Rene Gabriel, 1947 "Salon des artistes décorateurs", 1946. Medium-priced series of
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Armchair by Rene Gabriel, 1947
Armchair by Rene Gabriel, 1947
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in
Art Deco 1940s Pair Red Distressed Armchairs Restoration Project As Seen Poirot
Located in London, GB
1940s Art Deco pair of distressed armchairs, featuring timeless oak wood arms, as seen at Hercule
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Solid Oak Dining Chairs (4) and Armchairs (2) Reconstruction 1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice and brutalist solid oak dining room set figuring 4 chairs and 2 armchairs Reconstruction
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Fauteuil en chêne de René Gabriel, France, 1950
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rare modernist armchair René Gabriel oak and wool fabric mottled, France, 1950. The base formed by
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs Attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
armchairs attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940. Dating from the period of French reconstruction, these
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of French Reconstruction Armchairs, France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
very comfortable. The armchairs' frame is made of solid oak and the cushions have been reupholstered
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Rene Gabriel French Oak Grid Back Lounge Chair Reconstruction Period
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic French oak wood lounge chair and armchair by French designer Rene Gabriel with grid back
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco 1940s Red Two Seater Distressed Sofa Restoration Project As Seen Poirot
Located in London, GB
1940s Art Deco two-seater, distressed sofa, featuring timeless oak wood arms, as seen at Hercule
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
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H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
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By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
H 11 in W 6 in D 9 in
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Located in Porto, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

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By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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Plaster

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By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'LV' concrete lightings designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Wall lamp (works also as ceiling spotlight) LED GU10 7W 85-240V 80Ra 500LM 3000K (compatible with US electric syste...
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By Paul Kingma
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Impressive concrete coffee table on a black metal base with mosaic inlay by the Dutch sculptor Paul Kingma. Made in 1963 in the Netherlands. Like all coffee tables made by Paul Ki...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Concrete, Metal

21st Century Walnut Wood James Dining Chair Linen
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
James Boswell, the 9th Laird of Auchinleck, was a prestigious biographer and diarist. During the course of his life, James met an amazing number of the powerful of the literati, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

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Minimalist Solid Desk in Oak France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist dark stained oak desk with dovetail construction connecting the top to the side panels in solid oak with a floating part for 2 drawers. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Minimalist Solid Desk in Oak France 1960s
Minimalist Solid Desk in Oak France 1960s
H 25.99 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Gianfranco Frattini 836 Lounge Chairs, Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of lounge chairs by Gianfranco Frattini, produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950s. In good original condition - wooden frames and original upholstery. Fast shipping worldwide...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass

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Pair of Reconstruction Oak Armchairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Newburgh, NY
Pair of solid Oak armchairs attributed to Rene Gabriel, newly refinished and upholstered.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Reconstruction Oak Armchairs, Style of Gabriel, France, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oak armchairs in the style of Rene Gabriel from the reconstruction postwar period that saw
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Reconstruction Wicker and Oak Armchairs France 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Reconstruction is a term that is often associated with post WWII furniture produced in France (1945
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wicker, Oak

Bas Van Pelt Oak and Rush Armchair, the Netherlands, 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This whimsical armchair in solid oak and rush by Dutch designer, Bas Van Pelt, is a rare model with
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rush

1950s Oak and Cane Armchair by Emile Seigneur
By Emile Seigneur
Located in London, GB
A French post war reconstruction blond oak and cane armchair by Emile Seigneur. France, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

1950s Oak and Cane Armchair by Emile Seigneur
1950s Oak and Cane Armchair by Emile Seigneur
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Renè Gabriel Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Green Velvet, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs designed by Renè Gabriel in 1950, model RG178. The pair has been
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Rene Gabriel Armchair in Oak and Beige Linen Fabric Edition Lieuvin, 1950
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Description: rare piece, this reconstruction chair was designed in 1946 by René Gabriel, French
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Oak and Rush Armchair by Bas Van Pelt, The Netherlands 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This whimsical armchair in solid oak and rush by Dutch designer, Bas Van Pelt, is a rare model with
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Bas Van Pelt Oak and Straw High Back Armchairs, the Netherlands, 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of whimsical armchairs in solid oak and rush by Dutch designer, Bas Van Pelt, are rare
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Straw, Oak

René Gabriel Armchairs, France 1940s, Set of Two
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Set of two armchairs in French Oak by René Gabriel (1890 - 1950). Very rare (higher than usual
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Oak

Two Rene Gabriel Armchairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Two different models of this armchair where originally produced. The only difference is in the type
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Ash

Two Rene Gabriel Armchairs
Two Rene Gabriel Armchairs
H 27 in W 26 in D 33 in
M2-44 Modernist Armchair by Wim Den Boon Netherlands 1958, Set of 2
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Stavenisse, NL
postwar period or ‘reconstruction period’ in The Netherlands. Many of the designs have been featured in
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Dutch Mid-Century Armchair by Bas Van Pelt, the Netherlands 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This whimsical armchair in solid oak and straw is commonly attributed to Dutch designer Bas Van
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Straw, Wood

Bas Van Pelt Oak and Rush Armchair, The Netherlands, 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This whimsical armchair in solid oak and rush by Dutch designer, Bas Van Pelt, is a rare model with
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Iconic Pair of Rene Gabriel Mid 20th Century Oak Lounge Chairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Benington, Herts
Super stylish rare pair of Rene Gabriel’s iconic mid 20th century lounge armchairs. French
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Linen, Oak

Pair of Oak Armchairs, French Reconstruction, 1945
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Pair of armchairs in solid oak, French Reconstruction (1945-1955). Curved backrest with three
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Armchairs in Oak and Fabric, 1950
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 armchairs, reconstruction style, made in France in the 50s Structure with four feet
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

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Fabric, Foam, Oak

Set of 2 Armchairs in Oak and Fabric, 1950
Set of 2 Armchairs in Oak and Fabric, 1950
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 28.35 in
1940s French Design by René Gabriel Oak Wooden Pair of Armchairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1940s French design reconstruction era by René Gabriel oak wooden pair of armchairs 'RG178' models.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Renè Gabriel Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Green Velvet, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs designed by Renè Gabriel in 1950, model RG178. The pair has been
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Oak Armchair with Rush Panels by Bas Van Pelt, Netherlands, 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This whimsical armchair in solid oak and rush by Dutch designer, Bas Van Pelt, is a rare model with
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Papercord

Pierre Guariche for Airborne Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Authentic pair of armchairs model "fs 105" of the 1950s published by Airborne - design by Pierre
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Rene Gabriel French Oak Lounge Chairs Reconstruction Period
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of the most iconic of French oak lounge chairs and armchairs with angled arms and by French
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Oak

Set of 2 armchairs in oak and velvet, 1960
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 armchairs from mid-century in France, reconstruction period Structure in patinated oak
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of 2 armchairs in oak and velvet, 1960
Set of 2 armchairs in oak and velvet, 1960
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 35.44 in
Oak and Rush Armchair by Rene Gabriel, France, Late 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Armchair by french designer René Gabriel. Solid oak and rush seat. Made in France during the
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

2 MODERNIST Oak ARMCHAIRS in RENE GABRIEL & PIERRE GUARICHE Style, France 1950
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular pair of large armchairs, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Reconstruction, very
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Foam, Oak

French Reconstruction Armchairs
Located in Newburgh, NY
Pair of French Reconstruction armchairs in oak and cotton straps. 2 pairs available. Measures: 30
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cotton, Oak

French Reconstruction Armchairs
French Reconstruction Armchairs
H 31 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of French Reconstruction Armchairs by Emile Seigneur
By Emile Seigneur
Located in Paris, FR
Two oak armchairs with leather seat and canework back designed in 1951.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Roger Landault Pair of 1950 Armchairs
By Roger Landault
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
A very interesting pair of armchairs created by Roger Landault recovered newly by wool. A French
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Wool

Roger Landault Pair of 1950 Armchairs
Roger Landault Pair of 1950 Armchairs
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Roger Landault, 1950, Pair of Marteau Armchair
By Roger Landault
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
A nice pair of Roger Landault "Marteau" armchair from 1950, very nice form typically French
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Roger Landault, 1950, Pair of Marteau Armchair
Roger Landault, 1950, Pair of Marteau Armchair
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in
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Reconstruction Oak Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of reconstruction oak armchairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and fabric, all reconstruction oak armchairs available were constructed with great care. Reconstruction oak armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of reconstruction oak armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern reconstruction oak armchairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made reconstruction oak armchairs over the years, but those made by Rene Gabriel and Wim Den Boon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Reconstruction Oak Armchairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,239, while they’re typically $2,220 on the low end and $25,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.