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Postmodern Prototype Chair 1
Postmodern Prototype Chair 1

Postmodern Prototype Chair 1

Located in Surbiton, GB

This is one of two available prototypes from the same designer. Each chair is a different take on the same design tension strap design.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980
Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980

Funny Prototype Chair with System, circa 1970-1980

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Funny prototype chair with system, circa 1970-1980.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's
Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's

Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare plywood prototype chair circa 1960's designed by an unknown student from the Chicago school of design, the New Bauhaus, founded by Lazlo Moholy-Nagy in 1937.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Prototype Chair
Postmodern Prototype Chair

Postmodern Prototype Chair

Located in Surbiton, GB

An unusual, handmade chair. Unattributed, yet most likely a one of a kind late 20th Century production. Composed of a painted tubular steel frame and an ergonomic plywood box seat. ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Prototype Chair (Left) by Joop Rutjes, ca. 1990
Prototype Chair (Left) by Joop Rutjes, ca. 1990

Prototype Chair (Left) by Joop Rutjes, ca. 1990

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

This striking prototype chair by Dutch architect Joop Rutjes (1937–2017) embodies his post-modern design ethos and architectural experimentation.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Peter Karpf Prototype Chairs – Denmark, c. late 1960s
Rare Pair of Peter Karpf Prototype Chairs – Denmark, c. late 1960s

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 lounge chairs designed by Peter Karpf, Denmark, circa late 1960s–early 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century
Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century

Beech Prototype Chair by Stefan Wewerka, Germany Second half of the 20th Century

By Stefan Wewerka

Located in Utrecht, NL

With its bold geometry and exceptional craftsmanship, this prototype chair is a testament to German design and a perfect addition for those seeking to infuse their interiors with a t...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Geoffrey Harcourt prototype chair Artifort Netherlands 1970
Geoffrey Harcourt prototype chair Artifort Netherlands 1970

Geoffrey Harcourt prototype chair Artifort Netherlands 1970

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Extremely special and rare prototype of the 508 lounge chair by Geoffrey Harcourt manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands in 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988

Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988

By Martin Visser

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare prototype side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk 1988.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

“Giraffe” Sculptural Prototype Chair by Architect, France, c. 1960
“Giraffe” Sculptural Prototype Chair by Architect, France, c. 1960

“Giraffe” Sculptural Prototype Chair by Architect, France, c. 1960

Located in PARIS, FR

A unique sculptural chair prototype known as the “Giraffe,” designed by a French architect, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor
Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor

Unique Prototype Chair by Marcel Wanders with Chrome Flower Décor

By MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Unique piece by world famous Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. It was sold during a sample sale at MOOOI in Amsterdam in 2005. The chrome has a flower pattern. This chair never actuall...

Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Hand Made Prototype Chair, One of a Kind
Mid Century Modern Hand Made Prototype Chair, One of a Kind

Mid Century Modern Hand Made Prototype Chair, One of a Kind

Located in Lutz, FL

An unusual and interesting one of a kind functional piece of art c.1970’s. This hand crafted prototype lounge chair is made of solid oak and cleverly designed and assembled with oak ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair
Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair

Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This set of five minimalist chairs was designed during the 1960s. It is probably a prototype made by a Swedish manufactory, and the chairs never entered mass production.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci
Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci

Pair of White Modern Powder Coated Steel Prototype Sol Chairs by Jonathan Nesci

By Jonathan Nesci

Located in Chicago, IL

Two prototype chairs in powder coated steel for the Sol Chair by Jonathan Nesci for Volume Gallery.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985
Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985

Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985

By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier

Located in Stockholm, SE

This particular example is a prototype from Pallucco of the later limited edition of chairs ever produced.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Walnut Chair
George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Walnut Chair

George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Walnut Chair

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Living in Chicago George crafted this stunning but simple chair which folds flat in walnut, brass with leather strap , signed by the artist to the seat bottom in ink and in pencil it...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rattan and Iron Chair
Rattan and Iron Chair

Rattan and Iron Chair

$950Sale Price|47% Off

Rattan and Iron Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of a kind, prototype chair. Very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Corner Chairs

Materials

Iron

Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8
Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8

Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8

By Tecno, Jean-Michel Wilmotte

Located in Brescia, IT

Great architectural form with interesting details. This prototype chair is part of a commission created as public seating for the Rizhelien wing of the Louvre.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pierre Paulin prototype Blub lounge chair, Artifort 1971. Rare opportunity to own a one of a kind Pierre Paulin lounge chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Lumbarest Chair by Gregg Fleishman, 1985
Mid-Century Modern Lumbarest Chair by Gregg Fleishman, 1985

Mid-Century Modern Lumbarest Chair by Gregg Fleishman, 1985

By Gregg Fleishman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s Lumabrest Prototype Chair by Gregg Fleishman. This conversation starter is an incredibly unique design and they were produced in low numbers making good condition examples ha...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

2 Rare Prototype Italian Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs, Joe Colombo, 1970
2 Rare Prototype Italian Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs, Joe Colombo, 1970

2 Rare Prototype Italian Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs, Joe Colombo, 1970

By Joe Colombo

Located in New York, NY

2 Rare Prototype Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs attributed to Joe Colombo, circa 1968-1970.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Stainless Steel

Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric
Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric

Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric

By Knoll, Bill Stephens

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A prototype chair and ottoman designed by Bill Stephens in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair
Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair

Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ann Getty's original c.1810 antique prototype chair that Louis Rossi reproduced exclusively for the “Ann Getty House Collection" - a furniture line of original and authentic reproduc...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Fruitwood, Upholstery

Pre Pop Chair, prototype, 1960s
Pre Pop Chair, prototype, 1960s

Pre Pop Chair, prototype, 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Egå, DK

Originally conceived as a prototype and never mass-produced, the Pre Pop Chair is distinguished by its fluid, organic lines and pronounced use of negative space, reflecting Jacobsen’...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970
Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970

Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Iconic Zigzag chair prototype Netherlands, 1970 73,5 x 39 x 39,5 cm Iconic chair composed by four wooden planks hinged end to end to form an extremely striking example of an unstabl...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chicago, IL

Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico City. The piece has been reupholstered in hand-stitched, Edelman leather with cust...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather
Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather

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.

Category

Early 2000s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair
Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair

Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair

By Gregg Fleishman

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Gregg Fleishman Prototype European cutout plywood "Lumbarest" or Puzzle Chair Gregg Fleishman Plywood Puzzle Chair Measures: 60cmx52cm H107cm SH:45cm Material: Wood cutout plywood ...

Category

20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954
Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Camden, ME

This prototype of the Congo chair comes from the estate of Ilmari Tapiovaara.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s

Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s

By Pierluigi Ghianda

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Rocking chair Prototype handmade and designed by the important Italian craftsman Pierluigi Ghianda in the 1960’s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s

Located in Forest, BE

Very unique handmade aluminum tubular and leather chair. the dimensions are smaller than a regular chair. The height and seat height are standard. The overall is patinated and shows ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960
Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960

Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Pine Prototype Lounge Chair From France, Circa 1960. Solid pine construction later upholstered cushions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

Svend Skipper, Prototype Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Svend Skipper, Prototype Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s

Svend Skipper, Prototype Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s

By Svend Skipper

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and green fabric prototype lounge chair designed and produced by Svend Skipper, Denmark, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1990s Rare Ralph Lauren Prototype Writer's Chair in Patinated Leather
1990s Rare Ralph Lauren Prototype Writer's Chair in Patinated Leather

1990s Rare Ralph Lauren Prototype Writer's Chair in Patinated Leather

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

This chair is the original prototype submitted for approval, with later production modifications including adjustments to the arm proportions and the introduction of bullion-style fe...

Category

1990s American American Classical Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Prototype Richard Schultz for Steelcase Sheet Metal Dining Chair from Circa 1985
Prototype Richard Schultz for Steelcase Sheet Metal Dining Chair from Circa 1985

Prototype Richard Schultz for Steelcase Sheet Metal Dining Chair from Circa 1985

By Steelcase, Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz sheet metal dining chair prototype for Steelcase, dating to circa 1985.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Prototype - Red Scandy Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera
Prototype - Red Scandy Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera

Prototype - Red Scandy Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera

By Fabiaan Van Severen

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This Scandy lounge chair is a prototype and comes from the interior of Fabiaan Van Severen himself.

Category

Early 2000s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair
1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair

1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz Topiary Collection stacking cafe chair prototype with a black powder-coated finish.

Category

1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair
Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair

Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with custom leather sling. The arm height is 26" from the ground.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

Here we see a playful kind of experimentation, different from the average modern design, which is more well-behaved and dogmatic. It’s radical, it’s curious, it pushes boundaries. Th...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland
Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland

Set of 3 Prototype Fiberglass Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1970s, Finland

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of 3 fiberglass chairs in the style of Eero Aarnio's Pastil chair. Only set we have found to exist with a deep Google search. Handmade and finished in orange. The taper...

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame
1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame

1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a rare prototype lounge chair from the Entelechy series, designed by architect John Portman and produced by renowned metal manufacturer Gratz Industries.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel cantilever dining chair prototype with mesh upholstery. This is a marvelous and rare example of a 2002 collection...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 6 “Leonardo” Prototype Dining Chairs by Gabriele Centazzo, 2012
Set of 6 “Leonardo” Prototype Dining Chairs by Gabriele Centazzo, 2012

Set of 6 “Leonardo” Prototype Dining Chairs by Gabriele Centazzo, 2012

By Valcucine, Gabriele Centazzo

Located in Roma, RM

A rare set of six “Leonardo” prototype dining chairs designed by Gabriele Centazzo for the Italian design company Valcucine in 2012.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair
2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair

2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2011 Mateo Collection aluminum lounge chair prototype with mesh upholstery. This is a marvelous and rare example of a Mateo collection lounge cha...

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair
2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with custom polished perforated steel seat.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton

Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Munich, DE

This is an unique pre production prototype of the 270F lounge chair by Verner Panton.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair
1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair

1980 Richard Schultz & Knoll Prototype Flat Matte Black Outdoor Dining Armchair

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz stainless steel armchair prototype with perforated steel seat, produced circa 1980. This is a marvelous and rare example of this model series, wh...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn
Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn

Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn

By Niall O'Flynn

Located in New York, NY

Original pre-production prototype of a wire mesh metal desk chair by Niall O'Flynn shown at the New York Furniture Fair in 1994 and later produced by t' Spectrum.

Category

Late 20th Century Irish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s
VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s

VG NewTrend Swivel Armchair prototype of the model "Calla", Italy 1990s

By VG New Trend

Located in La xara, VC

VG furniture represents luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of a sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the r...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red
Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red

Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in 1934, this chair had three prototypes before finally coming to this version No. 4.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair Steph Simon France 1950s
Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair Steph Simon France 1950s

Charlotte Perriand Meribel chair Steph Simon France 1950s

By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Originally conceived during her visit to Japan in the late 1940s, the first prototype of the Méribel chair later became a defining piece of furniture for the ski chalets of Méribel i...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Jordan Mozer Lounge Chairs, Aluminum, Modern Design, 1980s USA
Jordan Mozer Lounge Chairs, Aluminum, Modern Design, 1980s USA

Jordan Mozer Lounge Chairs, Aluminum, Modern Design, 1980s USA

By Jordan Mozer

Located in New York, NY

Pair or set of 4 Jordan Mozer prototype lounge chairs with Art Nouveau influenced trim.

Category

20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Greg Lynn Chair
Greg Lynn Chair

Greg Lynn Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Greg Lynn prototype 'Ravioli' chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Prototype Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the prototype chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every prototype chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a prototype chair, we have 88 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the prototype chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A prototype chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one prototype chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rob Edley Welborn, ClassiCon and Gruppo Alchimia produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Prototype Chair?

Prices for a prototype chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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