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Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ottoman were recovered, some 25 plu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and graceful iconic lounge chair model 1705 by Warren Platner designed in 1962 for Knoll International. Upholstered in luxurious rust velvet with anodized black wire frame...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern lounge chair in nickel finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1980s. Signed with Knoll label. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be co...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Florence Knoll lounge chairs on steel bases. We have these totally refurbished and re-upholstered in red Maharam Messenger fabric. The bases have been polished, and...
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Paperclip Chair in Tubular Steel 1970's Canada Kinetics
By Hugh Hamilton & Philip Salmon
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic 1970s steel "paperclip" chair in original fire truck red enamel paint. Bright and shiny - a sculpture that happens to be a chair.
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair MCM Keyhole Back Orig Red Faux Leather Slipper Chairs Attr Viking Artline
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern red slipper chairs attributed to Viking Artline, a pair. Comprised of coil springs under the seats, straight, tapered natural oak leg...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Maple

Armchair 1960, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair It is repainted before delivery We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Armchair 1960, American
Armchair 1960, American
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous and rare hue of red orange on this vintage fiberglass Herman Miller Eames armchair. Model DAX with H base. All shock mounts intact. Stamped Herman Miller under chair and gua...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome & Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux leather upholstery attributed to KEM Weber for Lloyd’s Manufacturing. Beautiful condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sacco Easy Chair in Red by Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro
By Gatti, Paolini, Teodoro, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
The Sacco is comfort made stylish, available in red and filled with Styrofoam beans, make this a durable yet welcoming seat.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Russel Wright Outdoor/Patio Steel Folding Chair by Schwayder Bros, 5 Available
By Russel Wright
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950 Russel Wright designed Steel Patio folding chair with original "Schwayder Bros Russel Wright" tag along the bottom. The chair features a black enameled tubular frame wi...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Pollack Executive Chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery separating hard shell frame from upholst...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Style Mid Century French Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Countryside, IL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort style mid century French chair This chair measures: 30 wide x 41 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 16 inches All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

American Mid-Century Modern Sulptura Chair Design by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed in 1956 the solid iron chair part of the sculptura collection, by Russell Woodard we have this chair freshly powder coated beautiful orange-red finish, Sculptura is inspired...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

111 Navy Mini Chair by Coca-Cola
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
The 111 Navy Mini is a story of innovation, turning waste plastic into something that lasts. Each stool is made of 111 recycled PET bottles. Like the original 111 Navy stool, these o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

111 Navy Mini Chair by Coca-Cola
111 Navy Mini Chair by Coca-Cola
BeachCharcoalFlintGrass + 3 more
H 31.46 in W 15.36 in D 19.69 in
Red Tulip Chair
By Eric Freyer
Located in Reno, NV
The delicate tulip shaped chair has a back that forms the inside of a tulip. The legs are formed in leaf shapes, and the seat is finished in a luxe Ultra-suede. The back of the chai...
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Early 2000s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Red Tulip Chair
Red Tulip Chair
H 36 in W 20 in D 27 in
Space Age-Inspired Aluminum Neo-Lounge Chairs
By Kouros Maghsoudi
Located in New York, NY
The Neo-Lounge chair is inspired by late sixties space-age design but with a 21st-century interpretation. The chair is meticulously hand-welded aluminum in rebellion against mass-man...
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2010s American Space Age Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Cantilevered Lounge Chairs by Joseph D'Urso
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: USA Material: upholstery, chrome-plated steel Size: 26 W × 33 D × 35?½ H in Description: Applied silk manufacturer's label to underside of each example ‘Donghia’. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Red Club Chair with Faux Mink Welting and Tiger Patterned Back
By The Tailored Home, John Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A maximalist combination of fabrics and materials make this chair indulgent and rich. A performance chenille in hot magma red with quilted cat on the outside back and trimmed with ci...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Red Vinyl Pod Occasional Lounge Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century red Vinyl Pod occasional lounge chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 26 wide x 25.75 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 17.75 inches and arm/chair clearance of 22 i...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Emeco Alfi Low Back Chair with Black Powder-Coated Aluminum Frame by Jasper
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Jasper Morrison together, designed and engineered the Alfi collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Made of reclaimed mate...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Production DCM by Charles Eames red 1950s
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Production red analine dye DCM designed by Charles Eames manufactured by Herman Miller. Chair is in very good original condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Emeco Alfi High Back Chair with Aluminum Frame by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Jasper Morrison together, designed and engineered the Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Made of reclaimed mate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Alfi Low Back Chair with Aluminum Frame by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Jasper Morrison together, designed and engineered the Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Made of reclaimed mate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Bronze Heart Chair With Red Mohair Upholstery
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
21st-century design meets old-world techniques and craftsmanship. Troy Smith's humour is evident in this sculptural chair. Two hearts are better than one. The chair is sculpted from ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Emeco 111 Navy Barstool in Red by Coca-Cola
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
The 111 Navy collection is a story of innovation, turning waste plastic into something that lasts. Each stool is made of 150 recycled PET bottles. Like the original 111 Navy chair, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Emeco 111 Navy Counter Stool in Red by Coca-Cola
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
The 111 Navy collection is a story of innovation, turning waste plastic into something that lasts. Each stool is made of 150 recycled PET bottles. Like the original 111 Navy chair, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Red Aluminum Side Chair
By Bestcase
Located in New York, NY
The Foundation side chair is made from 1/4" brake-formed aluminum and comes standard in a vermillion powder coat. The simplicity of the chair allows it to look at home in any setting.
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Red Aluminum Side Chair
Red Aluminum Side Chair
H 27 in W 15 in D 15 in
George Nelson Desk or Office Chair, Very Rare, New Red Boucle Knoll Upholstery
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare George Nelson desk chair, freshly reupholstered in a crimson Knoll Classic boucle.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

18 Arne Jacobsen Model 3017 Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect condition Arne Jacobsen chairs designed in 1950 and manufactured in the 1960s using veneer resting on satin steel chrome. Lacquered, smooth surface with no visible wood grain.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

18 Arne Jacobsen Model 3017 Chairs
18 Arne Jacobsen Model 3017 Chairs
H 32 in W 17 in D 20.5 in
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Red Diamond Chair, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Bertoia diamond chair measuring 28.75 in H x 40. in W x 29.5 in. What a wonderful addition to your Mid-Century Modern decor.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bronze Heart Chair With Red Mohair Upholstery
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
21st-century design meets old-world techniques and craftsmanship. Troy Smith's humour is evident in this sculptural chair. Two hearts are better than one. The chair is sculpted from ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Emeco Alfi High Back Chair with Black Powder Coated Aluminum Frame by Jasper
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Jasper Morrison together, designed and engineered the Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Made of reclaimed mate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Vintage Knoll Style Conference Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen style conference chairs features a unique vintage style similar to the Womb chair as sold by Knoll. The unique molded shell design with u...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Santos, Imposing Seat, Sculptural Chair in Red by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Santos Chair Somewhere between an imposing throne and a glass of champagne, Santos, designed by Joel Escalona, is suitable for use in halls, bars, hotels, homes and even outdoors. ...
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2010s Mexican Other Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Red Teak Fabri Accent Chair
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Handcrafted parametric chair made of solid teak wood. This stunning red-stained accent chair is part of the Fabri Collection by John Brevard. The Fabri collection features fabric-lik...
Category

2010s American Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Red Teak Fabri Accent Chair
Red Teak Fabri Accent Chair
H 33 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Bertoia Bird Lounge Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bird chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1952. Polished chrome steel upholstered in original red fabric. Foam needs to be replaced.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Red Fabric and Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Brescia, IT
Charles Eames by Hermann Miller, circa 1960s. Ivory shell seat and red fabric metal and aluminum base. Very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bertoia Diamond Chair in Cato/Fire Red Upholstery Full Cover & Black Frame
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in East Greenville, PA
The Diamond Chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bertoia Diamond Chair in Cato/Hot Pink Upholstery Full Cover & Black Frame
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in East Greenville, PA
The diamond chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wooster Chair
Located in Ridgewood, NY
A poised piece, this simple yet energetic club chair is another great balance of modern and traditional flair with a low, fixed back that meets classic armrests in proportionally bal...
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Wooster Chair
Wooster Chair
H 27 in W 35 in D 34 in
Set of Five Art Deco Ribbon Back Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of five Art Deco ribbon back chairs lacquered in bright orange-newly upholstered in Robert Allen by Duralee.
Category

20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Set of Ten Dan Wenger Tripod Dining Chairs
By Dan Wenger
Located in Berlin, DE
Here we offer a set of ten Dan Wenger designs dining chairs. The leather can be chosen in black, cognac, red and dark brown. Frame is lacquered in black. Delivery time is around 14 w...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage set of 4 dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s. The dining chair model name is Model DSS - N, which was designed by Ray and Charles ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Billy Haines Style Classic Vintage Wicker Chair
By William Billy Haines
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Delightfully shaped vintage wicker chair, beautiful from every angle, having a naturally aged patina to it's cranberry red oxide finish, and a fun Hermes style print cushion with doz...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Set of Four Herman Miller Mod Chairs, 1960s, USA
By Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful set of mod chairs by Herman Miller from the 1960s in wonderful vintage shape, 1960s, USA.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Vintage Lounge Chair by Carson's of High Point
By Carsons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive vintage modern lounge chair with a heavy sculpted chrome frame and a tufted backrest. Unique design features plush velvet upholstery, a very thick removable cushion, and l...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gold Rebar Chair With Red Velvet Upholstery
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Pharaoh lounge chair is part of the Rebar series created by Troy Smith. Rebar is the steel used in the forming of concrete to give it strength. The rebar is heated with acetylene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 12 Red Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 12 dining chairs with ebonized wood legs and claret red upholstery. Two armchairs and ten side chairs. Originally purchased through Alan Moss Gallery, New York. Great tall scale!
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of 12 Red Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Red Dining Chairs
H 44.5 in W 25 in D 22 in
Red Pair of 2 Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Dsr Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A pair of beautifully revitalised classic. These original white Eames side shell chairs for Herman Miller are finished in revitalised bright red fabric finish which looks fantastic o...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Red Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A beautifully revitalised Classic. This original white Eames side shell chair for Herman Miller is finished in its revitalised bright red fabric finish which looks fantastic on the u...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ruby Slipper Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Slipper chair reupholstered in Holland & Sherry wool silk sateen fabric. Measures: 31.5" H x 20 " W x 22" D x 16.5" SD x 16" SH.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Ruby Slipper Chair
Ruby Slipper Chair
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
The Miner’s Chair by Andrew Hunt of ATH Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Many years ago Andrew Hunt saw a very crude wooden chair at a flea market. The picker selling it told him it came from a coal mine and was from the 1800’s. It had a coal-stained worn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Resin

Eames Side Chair Red Leather, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Basel, CH
Charles and Ray Eames side chair fiberglass manufactured by Herman Miller in France in the sixties. Newly covered with the finest red leather from the 1970s. Exceptionally beautiful ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Eames Side Chair Red Leather, 1960s
Eames Side Chair Red Leather, 1960s
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 21.86 in
Postmodern Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass Castle Lounge Chair
By Wendell Castle
Located in Detroit, MI
This striking Wendell Castle lounge chair was designed and produced, circa 1970. Similar to Castle’s Molar chair, the whimsical, organic sculptural form is a signature of his playful...
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Plastic

Ten Vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) was a Finnish American architect and Industrial designer of the 20th century. He designed his executive chair in 1950. These Eero Saarinen Model 71 Executiv...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Red Creature Child Chair by Brett Douglas Hunter, USA, 2018
By Brett Douglas Hunter
Located in New York, NY
Red creature child chair by Brett Douglas Hunter, USA, 2018 Red creature child chair Brett Douglas hunter, USA, 2018 Papercrete, foam, wire Measures: H 30 in, W 16 in, D 12 in. Seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Wire

Set of Six "Metric" Side Chairs in Nickel and Lucite by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning dining chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones as part of the "Metric" collection in the 1960s The chairs are very comfortable, the seats are nice, wide and plush, the fr...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Velvet Orange Chair Quartet
Located in Asheville, NC
Two armchairs an two armless chairs, orange velvet with nailhead trim. These are showroom models with each base slightly different than the next. A stunning quartet!
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20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Velvet Orange Chair Quartet
Velvet Orange Chair Quartet
H 54 in W 24 in D 28 in
Douglas of California Chrome Tube Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Douglas Furniture
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare high back model of the Douglas of California chrome tube lounge chair. Great Mid-Century Modern Classic has been reupholstered in a crimson red micro-linen fabric. Chrome repoli...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Red North American Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of red north american chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct red north american chairs — often made from metal, fabric and plastic — can elevate any home. There are 113 antique and vintage red north american chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 32 modern editions to choose from as well. Red north american chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency red north american chairs are consistently popular styles. Red north american chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Emeco, Knoll and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much are Red North American Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $37,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.