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Space Age "Panton Chair" in black plastic by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany
Space Age "Panton Chair" in black plastic by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany

Space Age "Panton Chair" in black plastic by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany

By Verner Panton

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find the iconic S Chair or Panton Chair, designed by Verner Panton for Vitra.

Category

Early 2000s German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Lounge Chairs Don S Shoemaker, circa 1970
Pair of Lounge Chairs Don S Shoemaker, circa 1970

Pair of Lounge Chairs Don S Shoemaker, circa 1970

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of ‘Sling Swinger’ lounge chairs in wood and leather Don S Shoemaker Brazil, circa 1970 made by Senal.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mexican Modern Lounge Chair, Wood and Leather, 1960's
Mexican Modern Lounge Chair, Wood and Leather, 1960's

Mexican Modern Lounge Chair, Wood and Leather, 1960's

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Uccle, BE

This is the Sloucher chair made in the 1960's. Leather has been restored.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Pair of Danish 1940s Style Large Scale High Back Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
Pair of Danish 1940s Style Large Scale High Back Lounge Chairs with Ottomans

Pair of Danish 1940s Style Large Scale High Back Lounge Chairs with Ottomans

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of great large scale Danish club or lounge chairs of newer fabrication in the style of 1940's chairs but likely made around 2000.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Dining Chair K.S. Mobler Set of 6
Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Dining Chair K.S. Mobler Set of 6

Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Dining Chair K.S. Mobler Set of 6

By K.S. Mobler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This set of six Danish Modern chairs was designed by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Italian Chair 1940's
Italian Chair 1940's

Italian Chair 1940's

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

This historic vintage chair was born in postwar Italy during a remarkable era of reconstruction and artistic renewal.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

S. Bent Bros Monogrammed Hitchcock Style Stinciled Rocking Chair
S. Bent Bros Monogrammed Hitchcock Style Stinciled Rocking Chair

S. Bent Bros Monogrammed Hitchcock Style Stinciled Rocking Chair

By S. Bent and Bros.

Located in Germantown, MD

A Samuel Bent and Bros. Furniture monogrammed Hitchcock style rocker in excellent condition. Very well kept. Measure 25" In width, 29" in depth, 37" in height. Seat height is 15", se...

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair

By S. Bent and Bros.

Located in Germantown, MD

Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair. Measures 18.5" in width, 18 " in depth and 36.5" in height.

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Sculptural Chair
Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Sculptural Chair

Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Sculptural Chair

By S. Salvadori

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1960s vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gilt iron vanity chair. Petite Italian vanity side chair in gold gilt wrought iron, light weight and perfectly suited for a dressing room, mus...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Iron

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Fibreglass Upholstered Chair 1980s
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Fibreglass Upholstered Chair 1980s

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Fibreglass Upholstered Chair 1980s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Reading, Berkshire

The Eames DSS Chair came with many variants, the DSS-N which had no side hooks for ganging lines of chairs together (although all others did come with this feature).

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Carmel, NY

The iconic beautiful Don Shoemaker sling chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood with original brown leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

"Zig Zag Chairs"
"Zig Zag Chairs"

"Zig Zag Chairs"

$5,000 / set

"Zig Zag Chairs"

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, MX

Made in Michoacan, Mexico at Shoemaker Workshop in 1980s. Perfect condition. Great patina. Beautiful pieces.  

Category

1990s Mexican Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s
Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s

Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

For your consideration, a pair of 1960s Don Shoemaker Sloucher lounge chairs, in solid cocobolo rosewood and black leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Original Fibreglass Stacking Chair 1980s
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Original Fibreglass Stacking Chair 1980s

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Original Fibreglass Stacking Chair 1980s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Reading, Berkshire

The Eames DSS Chair came with many variants, the DSS-N which had no side hooks for ganging lines of chairs together (although all others did come with this feature).

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960
Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960

Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This chair has been refinished and are in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo

Chair by Don Shoemaker
Chair by Don Shoemaker

Chair by Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Carved chair with original leather insert by Don Shoemaker.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Set of Four S. Bent & Bros. Ebonized and Eagle Gilt Stencil Windsor Chairs
Set of Four S. Bent & Bros. Ebonized and Eagle Gilt Stencil Windsor Chairs

Set of Four S. Bent & Bros. Ebonized and Eagle Gilt Stencil Windsor Chairs

By S. Bent and Bros.

Located in Germantown, MD

Of Gardner Massachussett, Ebonized and Eagle Gilt Stencil back Windsor Chairs Measures 24" in width x 21" in depth x 30.25" in height .

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Windsor Chairs

Materials

Enamel

Pair S. Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half Arm
Pair S. Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half Arm

Pair S. Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half Arm

By S. Bent and Bros.

Located in Germantown, MD

Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half Arm Chairs Measures 21.5 " in width, 22 " in depth and 37.5" in height.

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

Hans Olsen Lounge Chairs by C.S. Møbler, Cognac Leather, 1960s
Hans Olsen Lounge Chairs by C.S. Møbler, Cognac Leather, 1960s

Hans Olsen Lounge Chairs by C.S. Møbler, Cognac Leather, 1960s

By Hans Olsen, C.S. Mobler

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans Olsen lounge chairs with legs of oak. Original upholstered with cognac tan leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

S. Hille & Company, London; Eight English Art Deco Birdseye Maple Dining Chairs
S. Hille & Company, London; Eight English Art Deco Birdseye Maple Dining Chairs

S. Hille & Company, London; Eight English Art Deco Birdseye Maple Dining Chairs

By S. Hille & Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

of good scale and quality, circa 1930; each high back dining chair with beige leather upholstery and birdseye maple frame, for S.Hille & Co, London, consisting of two arm and six sid...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple

1950's metal chairs
1950's metal chairs

1950's metal chairs

Located in Brecht, BE

a joyful pair of painted metal chairs, found in France, dated 1950's ... I can have these professionaly packed for you..

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gold Peak Of A Century Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
Gold Peak Of A Century Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab

Gold Peak Of A Century Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Geneve, CH

A roughly crafted wood-plank chair in a farmer’s kitchen, a fancy dining room chair for formal gatherings, an extroverted Rietveld, or a modern architect’s or design aficionado’s can...

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lusch Erzeugnis Balloon Chair 1960's
Lusch Erzeugnis Balloon Chair 1960's

Lusch Erzeugnis Balloon Chair 1960's

By Lusch Erzeugnis

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

A metal and leather Balloon Chair, produced by Lusch & Co and attributed to the German designer Lusch Erzeugnis, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Seal Brown Fibreglass Chair
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Seal Brown Fibreglass Chair

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Seal Brown Fibreglass Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Fibreglass Green & Seal Brown Chair Brand imprint to underneath of chair seat Charles Ormond Eames Jr.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Chairs
Pair of Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Chairs

Pair of Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Chairs

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A quite lovely pair of Don Shoemaker sling chairs for his firm Senal from the 1960's. This pair is made of a Mexican Rosewood, Cocobolo I believe.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Art Deco curved back Yellow Velvet Armchairs -  France 1930s
French Art Deco curved back Yellow Velvet Armchairs -  France 1930s

French Art Deco curved back Yellow Velvet Armchairs - France 1930s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The chairs have four legs. The front legs are carved with a turned, bulbous design, tapering to a narrower base.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Down, Feathers

Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe
Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe

Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe

By S.H. Glenister

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Very sturdy. This chair alone can provide wonderful atmosphere in a room.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

1950's French iron chairs
1950's French iron chairs

1950's French iron chairs

Located in Brecht, BE

a set of 12 French iron stackable chairs ... genuine 1950's ... can be used indoors or outdoors ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

1970's Gastone Rinaldi Chair - RIMA Italy
1970's Gastone Rinaldi Chair - RIMA Italy

1970's Gastone Rinaldi Chair - RIMA Italy

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Bern, BE

1970’s Gastone Rinaldi high backed dining chair. Produced by Rima, Italy. Black powder coated metal construction.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940's dutch easy chair
1940's dutch easy chair

1940's dutch easy chair

Located in BE

This unique 1940s Dutch easy chair was likely crafted by a local woodworker rather than produced commercially.

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Bonnie S Ash Wood Chair
Bonnie S Ash Wood Chair

Bonnie S Ash Wood Chair

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Milan, IT

This chair features a sleek structure in black ash, complemented by a comfortably upholstered seat and backrest in leather.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

1930’s Swedish Chairs Leather Chairs - Red
1930’s Swedish Chairs Leather Chairs - Red

1930’s Swedish Chairs Leather Chairs - Red

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1930’s Swedish Club Chairs. Recently upholstered in red leather. Nail head details.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Swedish Stump Chair 1850's
Swedish Stump Chair 1850's

Swedish Stump Chair 1850's

Located in Farsta, SE

Heavily patinated Swedish Stump Chair, made in ca 1850's. That has withstand the test of time.

Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Pine

1930's Rattan Porters Chair
1930's Rattan Porters Chair

1930's Rattan Porters Chair

Located in Brecht, BE

A huge and very decorative 1930's porters chair.

Category

Early 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

1950's French Plywood Chairs
1950's French Plywood Chairs

1950's French Plywood Chairs

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique pair of French plywood chairs - France, circa 1950s Constructionist style in the vein of renown designer Gerrit Rietveld - with dovetail joinery and rich patina to the plywoo...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Plywood

1930's Evertaut Original Atelier Chair
1930's Evertaut Original Atelier Chair

1930's Evertaut Original Atelier Chair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1930's Evertaut Original Atelier Chair - (Model 1577). In it's heyday Evertaut was the British competitor to Tolix, Multipl's and Fibrocit.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Chairs

Materials

Steel

1860's Ashanti King's Chair
1860's Ashanti King's Chair

1860's Ashanti King's Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

1860's Ashanti King's chair Iron work with trade tracks and studs Bronze finials Kuba cloth.

Category

Antique 1860s Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Set of Two Lounge Chairs by I.S.A. in Silk Upholstery and Brass, Italy, 1950s
Set of Two Lounge Chairs by I.S.A. in Silk Upholstery and Brass, Italy, 1950s

Set of Two Lounge Chairs by I.S.A. in Silk Upholstery and Brass, Italy, 1950s

By I.S.A. Italy

Located in Uithoorn, NL

You will feel embraced by the shape of the chair and that gives a wonderful feeling of inclusion and security.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lounge Chair Model Contour Set 327 in Teak by Alf Svensson, 1960's
Lounge Chair Model Contour Set 327 in Teak by Alf Svensson, 1960's

Lounge Chair Model Contour Set 327 in Teak by Alf Svensson, 1960's

By AB S Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson

Located in Lejre, DK

Contour Set 327 lounge chair designed by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Italian Salon Chair 1960's
Italian Salon Chair 1960's

Italian Salon Chair 1960's

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

This salon chair, believed to have been made in Italy in the 1960s, carries a distinctly classic and subtly retro character, with an elegant and refined presence that reflects the de...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Bicolette Vertical Stitch White Leather Chair
Bicolette Vertical Stitch White Leather Chair

Bicolette Vertical Stitch White Leather Chair

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Milan, IT

The Bicolette vertical stitch chair features a padded structure with a smooth leather outer covering and a fabric interior.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

1930's Swedish Lounge Chair
1930's Swedish Lounge Chair

1930's Swedish Lounge Chair

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1930's Swedish lounge chair. Large scale lounge chair with fitted curved wood arms.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage 1920's-30's Iron Side Chairs
Vintage 1920's-30's Iron Side Chairs

Vintage 1920's-30's Iron Side Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This side chair is crafted from durable iron and features a classic white finish that adds a touch of brightness and refinement to any space.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Rocking Chair
Midcentury Rocking Chair

Midcentury Rocking Chair

By TON a.s.

Located in Vienna, AT

Midcentury rocking chair still unrestored made by TON (former Thonet factory) delivery time 4-5 weeks

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1950's Danish Lounge Chair
1950's Danish Lounge Chair

1950's Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Sculptural 1950's Danish lounge chair. Splayed stained Birch legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Velvet

Gea Brown With Birch Seat Outdoor Chair
Gea Brown With Birch Seat Outdoor Chair

Gea Brown With Birch Seat Outdoor Chair

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Milan, IT

Small chair designed for outdoor use featuring a sleek structure in powder-painted stainless steel with a carob finish.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Lead

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery. Denmark This listing is for one chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

This listing is for one chair. We do have a similar chair that was paired with chair originally in a separate listing.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Birch

Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's
Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's

Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood - good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's
Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's

Wicker and Iron Highback Chair, France, 1950's

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastically sculptural mid-century chair indicative of the South of France's woven arts movement.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

1970's Simple Stacking University Dining Chairs
1970's Simple Stacking University Dining Chairs

1970's Simple Stacking University Dining Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1970's Simple Stacking University Dining Chairs. We sourced these great chairs from a campus in France.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Steel, Metal

Reclining 1920’s French Steamer Deck Chair
Reclining 1920’s French Steamer Deck Chair

Reclining 1920’s French Steamer Deck Chair

Located in York, GB

Reclining 1920’s French steamer deck chair. Stamped ASCA marque de fabrique deposée breveté S.G.D.G This chair is of the finest quality and is a perfect example from a bygone era.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970’s Indian Tripod Female and Male Chairs
1970’s Indian Tripod Female and Male Chairs

1970’s Indian Tripod Female and Male Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Indian hand carved and painted wood male and female chairs. This were purchased in India in the 1970’s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960’s Italian Lounge Chairs
1960’s Italian Lounge Chairs

1960’s Italian Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of midcentury Italian lounge chairs with new Italian Boucle upholstery and metal Legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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