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Set of Four Dining Chairs for Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matched set of four chrome iconic "Z' frame dining chairs manufactured by Design Institute of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bernhardt Design Four Sleek Mid Century Lounge Chairs Stainless Steel Leather
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Four (4) low slung, wide, angular-framed and trim leather-upholstered, super comfy lounge chairs
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Four Metal Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of four contemporary klismos style dining chairs by Design Institute America. Each chair has
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four Modus Work Chairs by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972.
By Tecno Design Centre
Located in Roma, IT
Four Modus work chairs made by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972. H. 75-88.5 x 48-56.5 x 52-53.5 cm
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Metal Chairs with Great Design
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of four metal chairs with great design. Comfy, and they swivel as well.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Metal Chairs with Great Design
Set of Four Metal Chairs with Great Design
H 27.5 in W 15.75 in D 16 in
Set of Four Teak Vintage Chairs, Danish Retro Design, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant set of four teak dining chairs is a classic example of 1960s Danish design, combining
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This set is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Maker: Tatra Pravenec - good Original condition - Labeled. jr
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Design Dining Chairs, 1960s
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Set of Four Midcentury Chairs Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model of chair - marked - very confortable - stackable - practical - rare in wood.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Four Mid-Century Lavender Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Four 20th Century Copper Velvet Chairs Designed by Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It has been made of beechwood. Chairs are after
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four Vintage Chairs Model "S11 Program", Design Angelo Mangiarotti, 1972
By Sorgente del Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in taranto, IT
Set of four rare chairs model "s11 program", Sorgente dei Mobili production based on a design by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Four Mid Century Black Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Green Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Design Institute of America. These feature fully
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Italian Post War Design 1970s Side Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Queens, NY
Set of four contemporary Italian postwar design 1970s chrome side chairs with dark green suede
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of four chairs from the 1930s, Czechoslovakia, designed by J. Halabala. Afte
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chairs designed by J. Halabala from the 1930s, Czechoslovakia. Furniture in very good condition
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Set of Four Wrought Iron Chairs with Star Design, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and uncommon set of four riveted wrought-iron chairs of unusual design, with cutout star
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood - wooden parts has some signs use - good original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs, 1970's
Set of Four Design Dining Chairs, 1970's
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Design Dining Chairs, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - wooden parts has some signs use - good, original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs, 1960's
Set of Four Design Dining Chairs, 1960's
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Set of Four Mexican Chairs Designed and Hand Painted by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
By Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this fantastic Set of Four Mexican Chairs designed and hand painted by
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Maker: Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Maya" chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini in the 1970s, Set of four
By Giotto Stoppino, Bernini
Located in Milano, IT
A collection of four Maya chairs crafted by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini during the 1970s, these
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of four Cassina Cab Chairs Designed by Mario Bellini 1978 in Natural Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Beautiful set of four Cab Chairs in natural leather hide designed by Mario Bellini in 1976
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Midcentury Dining Chairs, Scandinavian Design, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very practical and confortable dining chairs.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of Four Midcentury Design Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - New upholstery, wooden parts refreshed! - Good original condition - Marked by maker.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four "Lollipop" Dining Chairs Designed by Frantisek Jirak
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Thonet style Lollipop dining chairs designed by Frantisek Jirak and produced by Tatra
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of Four Danish Design Chairs, Farstrup Mobler, Denmark, 1960
By Farstrup
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four dining chairs. Manufactured by Farstrup Mobler in the 1950s/60s in Denmark, they have
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Four Pierre Cardin Design Chairs for Roche Bobois, 70's
By Pierre Cardin
Located in taranto, IT
lot of four original 70s chairs, design pierre cardin for Roche Bobois made of wood with the
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Design: Oswald Haerdtl - All renovated, new upholstery - Labeled by
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1966s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood - Made: Tatra Pravenec - Labeled - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1966s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood - Made: Tatra Pravenec - Labeled - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil, 1970s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - made of wood and aluminium - Suitable for a new upholstery - Original and good condition - Publicated in literature.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs by Miroslav Navratil, 1970s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - made of wood and aluminium - suitable for a new upholstery - original and good condition - publicated in literature.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood, fabric - A year ago reupholstered - Manufacturer: Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Good condition.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four Wooden Chairs Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of beech wood - manufacturer Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem - complete restored
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Four Willy Rizzo dining chairs
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, FR
Four dining chairs designed by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970 Italy. Chrome structure. New Alcantara
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Four Willy Rizzo dining chairs
Four Willy Rizzo dining chairs
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Rupert Griffiths, Four Arts & Crafts English Oak Tripod Design Cottage Chairs
Located in London, GB
Rupert Griffiths. English Furniture Maker. Four Arts and Crafts style English oak cottage chairs
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Vintage 1950s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Principal Dining Wood Chairs Designed by Bodil Kjær
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959. One of the last living Midcentury Scandinavian design
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fun Set of Four Midcentury "S" Chairs Designed by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This stylish and fun set of four "S" style dining chairs feature the contemporary modern style of
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Principal Dining Wood Chairs Designed by Bodil Kjær
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959. One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of four Mid century organic DESIGN Beech Dining Chairs - 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia around 1960s - renovated, the wooden parts have been refurbished - seat parts in original TOP condition - also suitable for a new upholstery jt
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four High Back Ladder Dining Chairs designed by Dettinger, Germany
By Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sophisticated sculptural set of mid century dining chairs, made in Germany, Model Casala. The set
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of Four Dining Room Chairs in Rosewood, of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs embodies the essence of Danish design from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Four MID century DEsign wooden Dining Chairs by TON - 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Scandinavian design - restored - All four in good condition (see the
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Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four very chic dining chairs from the 1970s. Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede

Set of Four MID century Design wooden Dining Chairs by TON - 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Scandinavian design - restored - All four in good condition (see the
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Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of four
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Vintage design dining chairs designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta model Irma. Black
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Golf Dining Chairs, designed by Franceso Zaccone, Germany, 1970s
By Francesco Zaccone
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - very confortable - representative - stackable
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Four Umberto Mascagni Chairs, Harrods Series
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Sacile, PN
A set of four beautiful chairs designed by Umberto Mascagni for Harrods. Another set of four
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Armchairs Design Vittorio Introini for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Vittorio Introini, Mario Sabot
Located in taranto, IT
Set of four armchairs designed by Vittorio Introini for Mario Sabot, 1970s. Chromed steel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set Of Four Dining Room Chairs Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs exudes the timeless elegance and functionality that characterizes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Set of four Seven chairs, model 3107, in teak designed by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Model 3107 Seven Chairs, a testament to Arne Jacobsen's iconic design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Design Chrome Dining Chairs by Viliam Chlebo, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
By Viliam Chlebo
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s - Made of chrome, fabric - Chrome parts re-polished - Good original condition - maker: Kodreta Myjava jt.
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Design Chrome Dining Chairs by Viliam Chlebo, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
By Viliam Chlebo
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s - Made of chrome, letaheratte - Chrome parts re-polished - Good original condition - maker: Kodreta Myjava jt.   
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
strong, they can be used normally. The chair was designed by Josef Hoffmann for the "Werkbund-Ausstellung
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood, Textile

Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Pyramid Chairs with Armrests Designed, Wim Rietveld, 1963 Grey Blue
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set of four pyramid chairs with armrests designed by Dutch designer Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of four sheep leather Art Nouveau design dining chairs with wooden frames
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful set of sheep leather design dining chairs can easily be placed in both classic and
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Wood

Set of Four Bauhaus Dining Chairs Designed by Anton Lorenz for Slezak Factories
By Anton Lorenz, Slezak Company
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
, especially beds, tables and chairs according to their own designs in a combination of metal and wood. The
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Four Design Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of four design chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all four design chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 12170 antique and vintage four design chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 912 modern editions to choose from as well. Four design chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of four design chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern four design chairs are of considerable interest. Four design chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Cassina and Arne Jacobsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Four Design Chairs?

Prices for four design chairs start at $1 and top out at $100,000,000 with the average selling for $3,493.

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.

Questions About Four Design Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair. The pair introduced the mesh-upholstered ergonomic chair in 1994, and it has been one of Herman Miller's best-selling office chairs ever since. Its innovative design has even earned it a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York. Find a range of Aeron chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What a chair designer is called varies. There isn't a term for someone who designs chairs specifically. Instead, you would typically refer to this type of professional as a furniture designer or industrial designer. Some furniture designers who are particularly well-known for their chairs include Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen, Verner Panton, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Papa Bear chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for Danish company AP Stolen. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.