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Vintage Scandinavian Shaker Chair in Beech and Leather Seat, Denmark, 1960s
By Shakers
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Shaker-style ladder back chair by Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The chairs is made from
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Beech, Leather

Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs in the Style of Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of 4 oak dining chairs in the style of Børge Mogensen his J39 Shaker chair. Made in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1970s Danish Shaker Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Shaker Style Scandinavian Modern rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner in beech wood with a woven
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Massimo Vignelli Acorn Chair
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Toronto, CA
Hausserman in the 1970s. ʺIt has the directness of a Shaker piece, the elegance of the Wegner classic chair
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Birch

Retro Massimo Vignelli Acorn Chair
Massimo Vignelli Acorn Chair
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Koch also drew on older traditions and techniques. His chairs and tables show the influence of the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Wharton Esherick, Captains Chair, walnut and leather, initialled and dated 1951
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A rare original Captains Chair by American sculptor and furniture designer Wharton Esherick (1887
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Teak Slatback Chair with Woven Danish Cord Seat, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
functionality, an equally minimalist and appealing appearance and easy accessibility. This slatback chair with a
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Cord, Teak

Teak Slatback Chairs with Woven Danish Cord Seats, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs with woven Danish paper cord seats is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Cord, Teak

Germany Dining Chairs Wk Möbel Arno Lambrecht Wks Series 1950 Set of 4
By WK Möbel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
of beechwood and Papercord. From the Shaker movement inspired design. Set of 4 chairs.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century easy chair revolves around high-quality materials, comfort and the mastery of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood
Located in Vienna, Austria
Rocking chair in beachwood made in Czechoslovakia in early 1950s. Simple design inspired from
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood
Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Børge Mogensen Model BM1 Dining Oak Chairs for C.M. Madsens Set of 6
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Fabriken. These chairs are old and the first production. The design was inspired by the American Shaker
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Set of 10 Oak Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was inspired by American Shaker furniture. It is made of light brown original leather.These chairs
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Retro Shaker Chairs

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Chrome

George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discontinued by Knoll in 1954. Echoing Classic Shaker furniture and the spindle back of the Windsor chair, the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Walnut

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Ole Wanscher's iconic career high-point: the
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Colonial chair was Wanscher's homage to American Colonial & Shaker furniture of the 18th & 19th century and
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Scandinavian Mid Century Spindle Back Oak Rocking Chair
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
Skandinavian Oak Mid Century Rocking Chair. Designer and manufacturer are unknown, though it
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Oak

Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
colonial chair was Wanscher's homage to American Colonial & Shaker furniture of the 18th and 19th century
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Rattan, Rosewood, Linen

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s. A design
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

1980s Italian Architectural Otto 121' High Back Chairs by Paola Navone for Gerva
By Paola Navone
Located in Boston, MA
and strapping details. Influenced by shaker style chairs with more modern stylization. Good used
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn CH45 Rocking Chair in Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Shaker rockers that were designed earlier in the 20th century. The chair’s construction includes
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1970s Danish Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Wood, Beech

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chair in Brown Canvas and Ash
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, safari chair model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Metal, Brass

2 original Børge Mogensen BM1 chairs
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Shaker dining table. The chair stems from accomplished Danish craftsmanship at its best - timeless design
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Cane, Oak

2 original Børge Mogensen BM1 chairs
2 original Børge Mogensen BM1 chairs
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen, Set of 4 J39 Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Kastrup, DK
Børge Mogensen 1914-1972: Set of 4 Shaker dining chairs model J-39 by Børge Mogensen for FDB
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Børge Mogensen, Set of 4 J39 Dining Chairs
Børge Mogensen, Set of 4 J39 Dining Chairs
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Belgian Pair of Armchairs Chairs in Leather and Oak
By Schuitema & Zonen, Frits Schuitema
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schuitema for Shaker Furniture by Schuitema en Zonen, pair of armchairs model 1130, stained
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Arts & Crafts Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Arts & Crafts or Shaker style dining chairs USA, Late 20th Century Carved
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Retro Shaker Chairs

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Cherry, Upholstery

Børge Mogensen J39 Vintage Dining Oak Chair Set of 2
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in The Hague, NL
The J39 chairs was designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by FDB Mobler since 1947. These chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Hanover, MA
A set of four (or two pairs) of Windsor/Shaker style solid birch armchairs designed by Leslie
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Birch

1950s Oak Rope Scandinavian Danish Dining Chair Cabin Architect Rustic Farmhouse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and wonderful pair of reinvented shaker spindle backed chairs with rush woven seats by FDB
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Oak

Set of six red stained Farstrup dining chairs 'model 250', Denmark, 1960's
By Farstrup
Located in Balen, BE
. Definitely inspired by Borge Mogensen's J39 and his model 3236 chair it features a timeless shaker inspired
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Beech

Sergio Rodrigues Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Tan Cowhide, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues (1927–2014) A striking set of six modernist dining chairs by Carioca design
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Cowhide, Hardwood

Hans Wegner Dining room set chair model CH37 made by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
. These chairs are made of oak. This 1962 design demonstrates the influence that American Shaker
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs for CADO, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of dining chairs by Danish designer Ole Wanscher features distinctive splayed legs and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Oak Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was inspired by American Shaker furniture. It is made of dark brown original leather.These chairs
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ole Wanscher "Model 1675" Dining Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of classically elegant “1675” dining chairs was designed in 1942 by Ole Wanscher and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Arno Lambrecht Dining Set of Table, Three Chairs and a Bench for WK Mobel
By WK Möbel
Located in Berlin, DE
Very good dining set by German Shaker inspired designer Arno Lambrecht made in solid beech and rush
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Rush, Beech

Set of Four '4' Dining Chairs by Jørgen Baekmark for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
. The chairs are made out of solid oak with handwoven papercord. Gorgeous minimalist Shaker design. The
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Oak

10 CH36' and CH37 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denma
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of 10 CH36' and CH37 dining chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. The CH36
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Wood, Papercord

Danish Modern Borge Morgensen Shaker series Model 5267 Oak Coffee table
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uccle, BE
Shaker table model 5267 for Danish Furniture makers in Fredericia, Denmark. Among the great mid
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Oak

Jim Rose - Repurposed Steel Bookcase in Natural Rusted Patina, Art Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
natural rush finish. Modeled after Shaker furniture, this modern industrial statement piece is a model of
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1990s American Shaker Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Atlanta, GA
woodworker Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), the pair of "Captain's Chairs" manifests the beauty of a minimalism
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Stained Beech Frame, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
desire for Shaker-like clarity. Most notably, the vintage pieces of the 1950s, like this stylish easy
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Carlo Scarpa Cognac Leather “Kentucky” Dining Chair for Bernini, 1977, Set of 5
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 5 mod. 783 “Kentucky” dining chairs, designed by Carlo Scarpa for the Italian manufacturer
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Plastic

Set of 2 Windsor Chairs in Solid Walnut by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, USA, c. 1960
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of visually captivating "Centennial" Chairs designed by the iconic design duo of
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Black Walnut Dining Set
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
curved, peaked backrest atop carved spindles, inspired by the Windsor chair and Shaker pieces. The seats
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Frits Schuitema Armchair Model "1130" for Schuitema en Zonen, Belgium 1970s
By Frits Schuitema
Located in Utrecht, NL
unadorned, understated look for future pieces in Belgium as well. Accordingly, this chair created in the
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

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Papercord, Rope, Wood

French Oak Armchairs with Woven Rush Seat, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
reminiscent of the Shaker style, specifically the so-called shawl rail chair. Based upon ascetic principles
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Southern California Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
chairs whose flattened spindle backs recall Shaker and Windsor chair design, distinguishing them from the
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Polyester, Acrylic

Eucalyptus Trees, Sunset Coastal Landscape Watercolor by Kipp Stewart
Located in Soquel, CA
European furniture design, such as the dining chairs whose flattened spindle backs recall Shaker and
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

European Armchairs in Mongolian Shearling, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
materiality melded with a desire for Shaker-like clarity. As these chairs show, the aesthetic was all about an
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Wood

'Outdoor Street Scene', by Sonya Terpening, Watercolor on Paper
By Sonya Terpening
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
the table are four glasses placed upside-down and what appears to be a sugar and salt shaker
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

John Widdicomb Walnut Triangular Tiered Drop Leaf Handkerchief Accent Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
furnishings. Chairs made in these styles have distinct characteristics, such as floral motifs carved in the
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1960s Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Laura Ashley Guide to Country Decorating Hardcover Book
By Laura Ashley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
late Laura Ashley, who popularized the English country look of cabbage roses and overstuffed chairs
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Late 20th Century English Country Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Paper

PJ 149 “Colonial” Armchair by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Colonial chair is one of Danish designer, Ole Wanscher’s key designs, drawing influence from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Desert Rose" - Still Life on a Retaining Wall with Landscape in the Background
Located in Soquel, CA
design, such as the dining chairs whose flattened spindle backs recall Shaker and Windsor chair design
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Carlo Scarpa Walnut and Leather "Scuderia" Dining Room Set for Bernini, 1977
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
architect took inspiration from the “shaker” movement. He designed the chair slightly inclined at the front
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Walnut

Dining Table Model 1197 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Shaker-style base supports the tabletop. Shaker furniture was developed by a religious group that valued
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Folding Plywood Child's Chair
By Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
Folding child’s chair composed of three pieces of cut plywood, a canvas sling, and steel pins. The
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shaker Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Plywood

Folding Plywood Child's Chair
Folding Plywood Child's Chair
H 20.5 in W 12 in D 16 in
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Retro Shaker Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro shaker chairs available for sale. The range of distinct retro shaker chairs — often made from wood, natural fiber and hardwood — can elevate any home. Retro shaker chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro shaker chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern retro shaker chairs are of considerable interest. Retro shaker chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ole Wanscher, Hans J. Wegner and FDB Møbler are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Shaker Chairs?

Prices for retro shaker chairs start at $49 and top out at $56,000 with the average selling for $2,839.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.