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Single Ilmari Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, Mid-Century, two-toned Ilmari Tapiovaara inspired spindle back chair. Single dining or
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Natural Blonde Spindle Back Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Tapiovaara inspired natural spindle back chairs. lightly refinished, slightly low seat
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Danish Spindle Back Chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Danish spindle back chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960. Single dining chair with age
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back Chair
By Thomas Moser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back chair in the style of Thomas Moser
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Steel

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for Winchendon, Spindle Back Planner Group Chair (designed 1950
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Retro Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
H 30 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Set of Three Original Midcentury Wood Spindle Back Chairs with Teak Seat
Located in München, DE
Set of three original midcentury wood spindle back chairs with teak seats. Plywood with teak veneer
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood, Teak, Plywood

2 Vintage Spindle Back Chairs 1960s-1970s - Sweden
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of midcentury chairs, most likely from the manufacturer Nesto, Sweden. Production period
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1960s European Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Teak

A Pair of 2 Vintage Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good pair of vintage ash spindle back side chairs. Painted French grey and very solidly built in
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Late 20th Century British Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Ash

Vintage Boho Rustic Spindle Back Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
spindle back design. Beautiful all over patina from time. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Jorgen Baekmark Pair Yellow Spindle Back Chairs Denmark 1960s
By Jorgen Baermark, FDB Møbler
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of original model J104 chairs designed by Jorgen Baekmark for FDB Mobler 1960s Solid wood in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Maple

1 of 2 Vintage dining chairs 1960s - spindle back chair - Tapiovaara style
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage spindle back dining chair in the style of Ilmari Tapiovaara. Unknown manufacturer
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Birch, Teak

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Maple

Set of 4 Blonde Wood Tapiovaara Inspired Spindle Back Chairs by Farstrup
By Farstrup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 blonde Farstrup spindle back dining chairs. In original condition with normal wear
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Beech

Set of 6 Spindle Back Chairs "Model 101" in Sheepskin & Oak, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
design is typical for the early Danish Modern movement of the 1940-1950s where the spindle back was a
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 6 Danish design dining spindle back chairs in teak. The seats are upholstered in a grey salt
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield, 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Set of six Mid-Century Modern spindle back chairs manufactured by Heywood Wakefield. Sidechairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Cherry

8 Brazilian Rosewood Spindle High-Back Dining Chairs Danish Sibast Model No. 422
By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. These Spindle Back chairs were designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast Mobler of Denmark in 1961
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Hardwood

Fannett Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Set Of 2
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Bunnik, NL
Set of 2 dining chairs made of teak plywood and black painted legs and spindle backs. Chairs are in
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Four Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Camden, ME
, circa 1958. The solid mahogany framed spindle back chairs with their original woven sea grass seats and
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Seagrass, Hardwood, Mahogany

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 Spindle Back Chairs

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Oak

Swedish Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA C. 1961
By Gillis Lundgren
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
unscrew. Very wonderful spindle back chair all solid Birch wood. Made in Sweden - located in Brooklyn NYC.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Birch

Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage rocking chair is a stylish way to add Mid-Century Modern style to space. Please confirm location
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 24 in D 26 in
6 Tell City Hard Rock Maple Colonial Style Windsor Back Spindle Dining Chairs
By Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
with a spindled windsor back with cutout and a contoured seat. The Tell City Furniture Company
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1960s American Colonial Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Maple

Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Nesto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden rocking chair in good condition. In the Style of Nesto, Tapiovaara or Eilersen. Would
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s
Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 34.65 in
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Spindle Back Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, black lacquered maple frame with spindle back and newly upholstered cushions in segmented gray blue
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Fabric, Maple

1950s Iron Spindle Fan Back Side Chairs, A Pair
By Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe, Freda Diamond, Modernmasters Inc.
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very nice pair of spindle fan back side chairs. These are dining chair height and can also be
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Iron

Unique Vintage Round Back Spindle Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully sculpted spindle chair with walnut base and leather seat, perfect for use at a desk or
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Maple

Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction. Excellent condition. Low
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1970s American American Classical Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Maple

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, beech wood, rocking chair features a high spindle back with newly caned seat
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Cane, Beech

‘Arka’ Solid Wood Spindle Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century modern Yngve Ekström "Arka" lounge chair. Low wide profile. Solid wood construction
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Midcentury Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s.
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1950s Dutch Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Miami, FL
Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Maple

Spindle Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Spindle back dining chairs in the style of Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Spindle Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Maple

1950's Beech Stickback Dining Chairs by Hiller, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
furniture producers still producing to this day. This is one of their most recognised spindle back chairs
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1950s Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Beech

Mid-Century Spindle Chair
By Spainhour Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Mid Century Chair by Spainhour, in the style of the "Straight-Back Chair" by George Nakashima.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Maple

Mid-Century Spindle Chair
Mid-Century Spindle Chair
H 29 in W 20 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Danish Organic Curved Back Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Ster Gelderland Style rocking chair with spindle back, and rush seat. The frame is
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair Set, Denmark 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Spindle Back Lounge Chair set. Made in Denmark, 1960
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Beech

Mid-Century Dutch Children's Spindle Back High Chair in Birch by Kibofa
By Kibofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century birch high chair by Kibofa with a curved spindle back and footrest. The name Kibofa
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Birch

Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier / Denmark
By Sibast, George Tanier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier for Sibast , Made in Denmark
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Mid-century Spindle Back Rocking Chair, the Netherlands, 1960's
By Pastoe, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak rocking chair with black spindles and frame. In good original condition.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Wood

Seven Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Seven sinewy curved walnut spindle-back dining chairs; 2 arm chairs and 5 side chairs
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Walnut

Four Paul McCobb Dark Maple Spindle-Back Dining Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Planner Group dark maple spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. An
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1950s American Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Maple

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Birch Maple Side Chairs 'Single'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Spindle Bush Birch Maple side chairs (Single). Item features removable
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Birch, Maple

Set of Four Bar Stools in the Manner of George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
look very similar to the spindle back chairs that Nakashima designed for Knoll. They have been recently
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Metal

Danish Modern Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Garnerville, NY
Frank Reenskaug for Bramin teak spindle back. Signed with Barman, Made in Denmark/Danish Control
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Fabric, Canvas, Cotton, Teak

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Spindle Back Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid century spindle back lounge chair The chair measures
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
arms and feet gives classic Scandinavian flare into any space. A tall spindle back peaks out from
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery

Antique Official’s Arm Chair Wooden Huanghuali Style Spindle Back.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Antique Chinese Chair features wood wood carved detailing , matted wood, and walnut tone. The
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Walnut

Beautiful vintage worn green spindle chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
bar chair with round back and contoured seat is perfect for daily use at the dining table, at the desk
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Mid-20th Century Retro Spindle Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beautiful vintage worn green spindle chair
Beautiful vintage worn green spindle chair
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Set of 8 Minimalist Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful set of 8 midcentury spindle back dining chairs by Conant Ball. These chairs have a very
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Maple

Vintage Teak Frank Reenskaug Spindle Back Rocking Chair Model 182. Denmark, 1958
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical and comfortable Frank Reenskaug spindle back rocking chair in gorgeous old growth teak
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Teak, Upholstery

Set of 4 Amish Rustic Country Spindle Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 charming Amish made country dining chairs having spindle backs and caned seats with hand
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1950s American Country Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Danish Spindle Back Arm Chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Danish spindle back arm chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960. Single dining chair with age
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Møbelfabrik Denmark, Set 4
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 stylish teak spindle back dining chairs model 1102 by Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S in Denmark
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Arm Chair, by Gelderland, the Netherlands 1960's
By Ercol, Gelderland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wooden fire side spindle back lounge chair.
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Dining or Desk Chair for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Paul McCobb for Planner Group dining chairs refinished in dark espresso finish.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Birch

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic mid-century modern solid maple spindle back dining chairs By Paul
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spindle Back Chairs

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Maple

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Retro Spindle Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro spindle back chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and maple, all retro spindle back chairs available were constructed with great care. Retro spindle back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro spindle back chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Retro spindle back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and George Nakashima are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Spindle Back Chairs?

Retro spindle back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $54 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.

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.