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Pair of 1970's Fabio Fabiano & Michelange Panzini Motel Solair Outdoor Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Commonly known as the motel chair, the Solair is part of the permanent collection of the Musée
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Steel

Original Iron Shellback Clamshell Lawn & Patio Chairs Mid Century Modern 1940s
Located in Monrovia, CA
… the metal lawn chair. Also known as the Motel Chair, Shellback, Tulip, Clamshell, Bouncer, Bayou, and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Iron

1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Monrovia, CA
its place in popular culture… the metal lawn chair. Also known as the Motel Chair, Shellback, Tulip
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Iron

Pair Vintage Fabiano & Panzini Motel Solair Yellow Iron and Plastic Lounge Chair
By Fabiano & Panzini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Vintage Fabiano & Panzini Motel Solair Yellow Iron and Plastic Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970's
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Iron

Mediterranean Spanish Revival Pair Ceruse Chairs Rush Seats Blue Loose Cushions
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome and unusual pair of Mediterranean or Spanish Revival style chairs with rush seats and loose
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Mid-20th Century American Other Retro Motel Chair

Materials

Velvet, Rush, Wood

American of Martinsville Campaign Light Wood & Cane Dining Chairs 2 Arm & 2 Side
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning set of 4 modern campaign style dining chairs 2 Arm and 2 side chairs comprised of
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Retro Motel Chair

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Cane, Wood

Vintage Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt Acorn Brown Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Captain’s chairs by A. Brandt! This pair of armchairs is comprised of rustic solid ranch oak with an Acorn
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Retro Motel Chair

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Oak

Johnny Cash, motel room, 1969
By Duane Michals
Located in New York, NY
Johnny Cash, sitting in a chair in a motel room wearing a cowboy scarf knotted at the neck, a white shirt
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Retro Motel Chair

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Archival Pigment

Impressions Aluminum Stacking Outdoor Chair by Tropitone
By Tropitone
Located in Pasadena, TX
Tropitone was founded in 1954 to serve the contract market, including hotels, motels, clubs and
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered of Metal Patio or Garden Rocking Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
the 50's when these chairs were made, they were commonly found sitting in front of roadside motels
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Metal

Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Chairs with Vinyl Straps & Cushions Set 6
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
executive at Grand Rapids Chair Company. Tropitone served the contract market, including hotels, motels
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Metal

Vintage 4 Pc August Brandt Ranch Oak Rustic Sectional Sofa & Lounge Arm Chair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
sofas, divans, couches, lounge chairs, end tables and coffee tables. Night stands, chests, dressers and
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Late 20th Century Rustic Retro Motel Chair

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Upholstery, Oak

Mid-20th Century Rustic or Western Style Sofa Attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Ranch Oak tag, we have seen and sold identical sofas and chairs with the A. Brandt tag, so our
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Retro Motel Chair

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Fabric, Oak

Vintage Ranch Oak Drawered End Table Acorn Brown Finish by A. Brandt
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
beside your favorite chair…the perfect spot to set a cup of coffee or a cold drink! But be sure to use a
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Retro Motel Chair

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Oak

"Metamorphosis, " Original Watercolor Abstract signed by Jeanne Spicuzza
By Jeanne Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, Raleigh Studios, Wisconsin Film Festival and Women in the Directors' Chair. Jeanne Marie is listed in
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Retro Motel Chair

Materials

Watercolor

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4 Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Dining Chairs Outdoor Indoor
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern russell woodard sculptura dining chairs outdoor indoor. If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery zip ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Wrought Iron

French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant iron patio set comprising a console, a coffee table, two chairs, a settee and two curule stools. The set presents delicate fretwork and hammered iron, and is painted in its o...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Motel Chair

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Stone, Wrought Iron

Retro French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
H 34.65 in W 77.96 in D 16.54 in
Marco Zanuso Sofa for Arflex Mid Century Italian Modern
Located in Vilnius, LT
Beautiful stylish vintage sofa bed / daybed designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex Italy in the 1950s. Model Sleep-O-Matic version with 2 legs instead of 3. The sofa is upholstered in v...
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1950s Retro Motel Chair

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Velvet

"Confidential" Leather Sofa & Lounge Chair by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Hanover, MA
We have ONE brick red/cordovan leather sofa and matching armchair. Two pieces total. (The second sofa has been sold). Price shown is for the sofa and the chair together. An import...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Leather, Fiberglass, Foam

'Gilda' Modular Sofa & Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Malibu, US
Rare 'Gilda' sofa and ottoman designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in brown velvet. Set features 4 interconnecting chairs and 1 rarely seen ottoman in matching fabric. The Gil...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Velvet, Foam

Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a magnificent piece of mid-century modern design that embodies both the elegance and functionality characteristic of the period....
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Metal

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Craft Assoc. Compass Walnut Dining Table Base
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Compass Walnut Dining Table Base only. The original round glass was 48". Shown in last photo for reference only, as it had some chips. If you are...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Cantilever Bouncer Radar Lounge Chairs Tempestini Salterini Clamshell
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
I love these Salterini clamshell style chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and this greenish-blue pair with cantilever base are as comfortable as they are chique! The chairs are i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Wrought Iron

1930s Walnut Orange Art Deco Bentwood Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. In original condition. The beautiful Art Deco set is...
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1930s French Art Deco Retro Motel Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

Mario Bellini, Early "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Mid Century Modern, 1972
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptionel fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' 2-seater sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. This beautiful sofa comes with the original leather fabric with a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Leather

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Rare vintage set of mid century Thonet bentwood armchairs. Bright, striking orange. Can't find these chairs anywhere. The seat back actually reclines a little. The tag says blended c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

Gaetano Sciolari Lightolier Glass Rod Chrome Chandelier Pendant set 7 Lamps
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 7 Gaetano Sciolari flush mount chrome tone top ceiling lights in brass tone accent and glass rods . Each single lamp measures 9.13" point to point and will vary in width. You ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Glass

Italian Sofa with Burlap Bed Mechanism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s original Italian sofa refurbish and reupholstered with the panna cotta corduroy cotton velvet, and new foam. Sofa and the bed very comfortable .Brass and metal lags when the b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Brass

Milo Baughman Curved Cane Back Dining Room Side Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Milo Baughman curved cane back dining or side chair. If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may be able to delive...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Wood

Pair Early French Carved Sculptural Lounge Chairs Neoclassical Hollywood Regency
Located in Wayne, NJ
Gorgeous pair of vintage sculpted line French style armchairs with carved details. The fabric appears to have been re upholstered so is in very good condition. They feature a fancy ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Retro Motel Chair

Materials

Wood

Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940. Stamped Old Hickory Furniture Co., Martinsville, this side chair is in pristine condition. Wonderful old...
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1940s American Adirondack Retro Motel Chair

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Wood

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Vintage Mediterranean Spanish Revival Style Sofa Wood Details by American Furn
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. Note: We have a pair of Mediterranean chairs with rush seats
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Mid-20th Century American Other Retro Motel Chair

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Brocade, Plastic, Wood

Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Table w/ Curved Legs & Round Acrylic Top
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Tropitone with paper clip style legs and a set of 6 Tropitone outdoor chairs with cushions listed here for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Metal

3 Vintage Tropitone Aluminum 1987 Post Modern Bar Stools Boho Chic Floria
By Tropitone
Located in Dayton, OH
Grand Rapids Chair Co., moves to Sarasota, FL, and bought the Sarasota Redwood Furniture Company. He
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1980s Post-Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Aluminum

Walnut Wedge Shape End Table Attributed to Merton Gershun for American of Martin
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
end. This shape makes it the perfect table to place between a pair of chairs for conversation or the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Motel Chair

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Aluminum

Larger Ranch Oak Lamp Table End Table Natural Oak Finish by A. Brandt Company
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
rustic style sitting room beside your favorite chair with books, a plant, or some cactus, and I’m sure
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Retro Motel Chair

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Oak

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Retro Motel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro motel chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and oak, every retro motel chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer retro motel chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro motel chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made retro motel chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture, American of Martinsville and Tropitone are consistently popular.

How Much is a Retro Motel Chair?

Prices for a retro motel chair start at $400 and top out at $4,800 with the average selling for $3,047.