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1910s Office Armchair J&J Kohn Nr.704 and Side/Coffe Table, Czechoslovakia
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished with shellac - Chair is labeled by producer - Table
Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1910s Office Armchair J&J Kohn Nr.704 and Side/Coffe Table, Czechoslovakia
1910s Office Armchair J&J Kohn Nr.704 and Side/Coffe Table, Czechoslovakia

1910s Office Armchair J&J Kohn Nr.704 and Side/Coffe Table, Czechoslovakia

H 18.51 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Walnut Art Deco Seating Set, 2 Armchairs and 4 Chairs, Shellac Polish, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
. Surface was done by Shellac polish. Period: 1920-1929 Armchair dimensions: Height 97cm Height of the
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer

Walnut Art Deco Seating Set, 2 Armchairs and 4 Chairs, Shellac Polish, 1920s
Walnut Art Deco Seating Set, 2 Armchairs and 4 Chairs, Shellac Polish, 1920s

Walnut Art Deco Seating Set, 2 Armchairs and 4 Chairs, Shellac Polish, 1920s

H 38.19 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Chair Thonet Nr.57
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
shellac.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.57
Chair Thonet Nr.57

Chair Thonet Nr.57

H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Biedermeier Chair, 1820-30, Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover a timeless piece of history with our classic Biedermeier chair from 1820s Southern Germany
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Chair, 1820-30, Walnut
Biedermeier Chair, 1820-30, Walnut

Biedermeier Chair, 1820-30, Walnut

H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
6x Thonet chairs Nr. 157
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
shellac solution.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

6x Thonet chairs Nr. 157
6x Thonet chairs Nr. 157

6x Thonet chairs Nr. 157

H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
1940's Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original chair produced the late 1940’s. The chair doesn’t have a company label anymore
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1940's Chair by Thonet
1940's Chair by Thonet

1940's Chair by Thonet

H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Hans Bellmann Model GA Chair Side Chair circa 1955
By Hans Bellmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modernn chair or side chair designed by Hans Bellmann, circa 1955. Manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Hans Bellmann Model GA Chair Side Chair circa 1955
Mid-Century Modern Hans Bellmann Model GA Chair Side Chair circa 1955

Mid-Century Modern Hans Bellmann Model GA Chair Side Chair circa 1955

H 33.8 in W 16.14 in D 18.9 in
Four Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
backrest has beautiful open work decoration. The chairs are refinished with a shellac hand polish and have
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Four Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Walnut
Four Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Walnut

Four Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Walnut

H 34.64 in W 16.92 in D 16.92 in
Early 19th Century Lyre-Chair
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique chair with lyre motif in the back board. The chair is made of solid walnut and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Lyre-Chair
Early 19th Century Lyre-Chair

Early 19th Century Lyre-Chair

H 37.41 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Pair of original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
open work leaf decor. Meticulously refinished with shellac hand polish, each chair features new
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Pair of original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820

Pair of original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820

H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Green Oswald Haerdtl Office Chair Side Chair Beech, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern side chair or office chair from beech with upholstery in green textile fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Green Oswald Haerdtl Office Chair Side Chair Beech, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Green Oswald Haerdtl Office Chair Side Chair Beech, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Green Oswald Haerdtl Office Chair Side Chair Beech, 1950s

H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 24.41 in
Set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant set of six Biedermeier chairs comes from Southern Germany and dates back to around
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820

Set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820

H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
Chair Thonet Nr.32, since 1883
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Firm and compact, perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. The seat, originally woven with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.32, since 1883
Chair Thonet Nr.32, since 1883

Chair Thonet Nr.32, since 1883

H 42.52 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in
Midcentury Italian Dining Room Chairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Set of six chairs in beautiful 1940s design in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Italian Dining Room Chairs, 1940
Midcentury Italian Dining Room Chairs, 1940

Midcentury Italian Dining Room Chairs, 1940

H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Children chair by TON
Located in Brno, CZ
A Mid-Century children’s chair made entirely of beech wood in a lovely light honeycomb colour
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Children chair by TON
Mid Century Children chair by TON

Mid Century Children chair by TON

H 22.05 in W 13.78 in D 13 in
Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac. Minor
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900

H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s

H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac. Minor
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900

H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
with shellac polish. The chair first appeared at the Winter Exhibition of the Imperial and Royal
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Textile, Bentwood

4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel
4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel

4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel

H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Authentic set of six Biedermeier chairs, meticulously preserved since their creation in 1820
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Cherry
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Cherry

Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Cherry

H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs Walnut
Located in Münster, DE
Set of 4 Biedermeier chairs with upholstered seat, around 1820, Germany, so called shovel chairs
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs Walnut
Set of 4 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs Walnut

Set of 4 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs Walnut

H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
MidCentury Quercia e Paglia Side Chairs, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful pair of perfectly lacquered chairs, distinctive straw seat kept in perfect condition. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

MidCentury Quercia e Paglia Side Chairs, 1970
MidCentury Quercia e Paglia Side Chairs, 1970

MidCentury Quercia e Paglia Side Chairs, 1970

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 18.12 in
A set of four exquisite Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
backrests, these chairs are a true testament to artistic ingenuity. Meticulously refinished with a shellac
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple

A set of four exquisite Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
A set of four exquisite Biedermeier Chairs, 1820

A set of four exquisite Biedermeier Chairs, 1820

H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs, 1820-30
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore the refined charm of this pair of Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs, dating back to the period
Category

Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs, 1820-30
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs, 1820-30

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs, 1820-30

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Bentwood Desk Chair / Tiny Stool, Mid Century Modern
Located in Rome, IT
dark brown stain with shellac. Price for one stool We have more chairs available.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bentwood Desk Chair / Tiny Stool, Mid Century Modern
Bentwood Desk Chair / Tiny Stool, Mid Century Modern

Bentwood Desk Chair / Tiny Stool, Mid Century Modern

H 27.96 in W 14.18 in D 16.54 in
Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Chair, 1820
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant single chair, of the early Austrian Biedermeier period. All veneered in walnut wood, with
Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Chair, 1820
Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Chair, 1820

Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Chair, 1820

H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
A rare bentwood dining chair with beautiful patterned wood and weaved rattan seat. This piece was
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10

1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10

H 36.23 in W 16.15 in D 22.45 in
Four Chairs Thonet Nr.651, Since 1907
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac. One
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.651, Since 1907
Four Chairs Thonet Nr.651, Since 1907

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.651, Since 1907

H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
Cherrywood Maple Rustic Side Chair circa 1780 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair or side chair hand carved solid cherrywood with maple inlays circa 1780, Austria
Category

Antique 1780s Austrian Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry, Maple

Cherrywood Maple Rustic Side Chair circa 1780 Austria
Cherrywood Maple Rustic Side Chair circa 1780 Austria

Cherrywood Maple Rustic Side Chair circa 1780 Austria

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
"Viennese Art Nouveau, variant of chair no. 415, designed by Gustav Siegl in 1906, manufactured by
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906

H 39.38 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Set of 2 Biedermeier Walnut Chairs, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of two chairs comes from Germany from the Biedermeier period - 19th Century. The chairs
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 2 Biedermeier Walnut Chairs, Germany, 19th Century
Set of 2 Biedermeier Walnut Chairs, Germany, 19th Century

Set of 2 Biedermeier Walnut Chairs, Germany, 19th Century

H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Ewa Dining Chair, Blackened Oak with Natural Fiber Rush
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair features a handwoven seat and backrest in natural
Category

2010s Canadian Chairs

Materials

Rush, Rope, Papercord, Oak, Wood

Ewa Dining Chair, Blackened Oak with Natural Fiber Rush
Ewa Dining Chair, Blackened Oak with Natural Fiber Rush

Ewa Dining Chair, Blackened Oak with Natural Fiber Rush

H 32 in W 20.75 in D 22.25 in
Biedermeier Black Lacquered and Azure Silk Fabric Austrian Chairs, 1820
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Four beautiful Biedermeier chairs with an unmistakable design, black shellac for the structure and
Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Silk, Cherry

Biedermeier Black Lacquered and Azure Silk Fabric Austrian Chairs, 1820
Biedermeier Black Lacquered and Azure Silk Fabric Austrian Chairs, 1820

Biedermeier Black Lacquered and Azure Silk Fabric Austrian Chairs, 1820

H 35.04 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890
By Thonet
Located in Rome, IT
Thonet swivel chair for piano from the end of the 1800s. The chair in bent wood, is all in wood
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890
Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890

Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890

H 31.89 in Dm 17.33 in
1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in Backhausen fabric - carefully refurbished and finished with ebony shellac
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria

H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
This is one of the most commercially successful chairs designed and produced by famous Gebrüder
Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet
1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet

1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet

H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
Midcentury Italian 1950s Dining and Desk Chairs - Restored to Perfection
Located in Rome, IT
Discover our exquisite collection of 1950s Italian design chairs, each meticulously restored to
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Midcentury Italian 1950s Dining and Desk Chairs - Restored to Perfection
Midcentury Italian 1950s Dining and Desk Chairs - Restored to Perfection

Midcentury Italian 1950s Dining and Desk Chairs - Restored to Perfection

H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
By Michael Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
shellac. New seat string.
Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877

Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877

H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
1920's Children Chair Model No.1 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, August Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
An authentic bentwood kid's chair made at the beginning of the 20th century by the Thonet Furniture
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1920's Children Chair Model No.1 by Gebrüder Thonet
1920's Children Chair Model No.1 by Gebrüder Thonet

1920's Children Chair Model No.1 by Gebrüder Thonet

H 25.2 in W 14.18 in D 15.36 in
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs from southern Germany around 1830. Cherry wood veneered
Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830

Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830

H 35.83 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern French Ebonized Beech Bistro Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four bistro model chairs, French production from the 1970s, in ebonized beech. Polished with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mid-Century Modern French Ebonized Beech Bistro Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4
Mid-Century Modern French Ebonized Beech Bistro Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4

Mid-Century Modern French Ebonized Beech Bistro Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4

H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 20.08 in
1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished by shellac - seat cane strings in good condition - backrest
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia

H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Biedermeier Side Chairs, Solid Walnut, Franconia, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant pair of Biedermeier chairs from Franconia, Germany around 1825. * Solid walnut, hand
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Side Chairs, Solid Walnut, Franconia, Germany, circa 1825
Pair of Biedermeier Side Chairs, Solid Walnut, Franconia, Germany, circa 1825

Pair of Biedermeier Side Chairs, Solid Walnut, Franconia, Germany, circa 1825

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 21.26 in
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Made in Czechia, 1840s, Cherry-Tree
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of Biedermeier chairs, six pieces Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included
Category

Antique 1840s Czech Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Cherry

Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Made in Czechia, 1840s, Cherry-Tree
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Made in Czechia, 1840s, Cherry-Tree

Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Made in Czechia, 1840s, Cherry-Tree

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Set of Three Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Made in Austria, 1820s, Walnut
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of Biedermeier chairs, three pieces. Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Set of Three Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Made in Austria, 1820s, Walnut
Set of Three Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Made in Austria, 1820s, Walnut

Set of Three Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Made in Austria, 1820s, Walnut

H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Midcentury Beech Wood White and Red Velvet Italian Chairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful chairs in characteristic Italian style of Osvaldo Borsani. Backrest of the chair with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Beech Wood White and Red Velvet Italian Chairs, 1950
Midcentury Beech Wood White and Red Velvet Italian Chairs, 1950

Midcentury Beech Wood White and Red Velvet Italian Chairs, 1950

H 38.19 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Oak Chairs, Czechia, 1800s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Biedermeier chairs Completely restored, upholstery included. Source: Czechia (Bohemia
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Oak Chairs, Czechia, 1800s
Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Oak Chairs, Czechia, 1800s

Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Oak Chairs, Czechia, 1800s

H 35.83 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Bauhaus Chair Thonet A283 by Gustav Adolf Schneck in 1928
By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Praha, CZ
Schneck. Bent beechwood. New shellac finish.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bauhaus Chair Thonet A283 by Gustav Adolf Schneck in 1928
Bauhaus Chair Thonet A283 by Gustav Adolf Schneck in 1928

Bauhaus Chair Thonet A283 by Gustav Adolf Schneck in 1928

H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Italian Midcentury Chairs Attributed to Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Roma, IT
shellac. The upholstery fabric is the one originally fitted to the chairs and has not been replaced. For
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Italian Midcentury Chairs Attributed to Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1960s
Italian Midcentury Chairs Attributed to Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1960s

Italian Midcentury Chairs Attributed to Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1960s

H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Ewa Dining Chair, Walnut with Natural Fiber Rush Woven Seat and Backrest
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair features a handwoven seat and backrest in natural
Category

2010s Canadian Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rush, Rope, Wood, Oak

Ewa Dining Chair, Walnut with Natural Fiber Rush Woven Seat and Backrest
Ewa Dining Chair, Walnut with Natural Fiber Rush Woven Seat and Backrest

Ewa Dining Chair, Walnut with Natural Fiber Rush Woven Seat and Backrest

H 32 in W 20.75 in D 22.25 in
Set of 6 Biedermeier Elegant Black Chairs, Germany, 19th Century, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of six comfortable, original Biedermeier style chairs manufactured in Germany, circa 1820-1840
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Biedermeier Elegant Black Chairs, Germany, 19th Century, Fully Restored
Set of 6 Biedermeier Elegant Black Chairs, Germany, 19th Century, Fully Restored

Set of 6 Biedermeier Elegant Black Chairs, Germany, 19th Century, Fully Restored

H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
1960's Mid Century Dining Chair Model U - 300 by Antonin Suman
By Interiér Praha, Antonín Šuman
Located in Brno, CZ
. Chair is in great vintage condition. The beech frame has been polished by hand using Shellac varnish and
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960's Mid Century Dining Chair Model U - 300 by Antonin Suman
1960's Mid Century Dining Chair Model U - 300 by Antonin Suman

1960's Mid Century Dining Chair Model U - 300 by Antonin Suman

H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs, Czechia, Cherry Tree, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Biedermeier chairs Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included. Source
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs, Czechia, Cherry Tree, 1820s
Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs, Czechia, Cherry Tree, 1820s

Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs, Czechia, Cherry Tree, 1820s

H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Office chair Thonet Nr.4601
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. Minor fixes made.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Office chair Thonet Nr.4601
Office chair Thonet Nr.4601

Office chair Thonet Nr.4601

H 31.11 in W 13.78 in D 20.08 in
Italian Mid-Century Yellow Dining Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of Six, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant lines and solid structures for this stunning set of six dining chairs, designed by Vittorio
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Yellow Dining Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of Six, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Yellow Dining Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of Six, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Yellow Dining Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of Six, 1950s

H 35.83 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Pair of Mahogany German Biedermeier Chairs, New Wickerwork Pedig
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of Biedermeier chairs, two pieces. Completely restored, new wickerwork pedig included. Source
Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Wicker

19th Century Pair of Mahogany German Biedermeier Chairs, New Wickerwork Pedig
19th Century Pair of Mahogany German Biedermeier Chairs, New Wickerwork Pedig

19th Century Pair of Mahogany German Biedermeier Chairs, New Wickerwork Pedig

H 34.85 in W 17.52 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chair, Czech - Bohemia, Cherry tree, 1820 - 1829
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier chair Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included. Source: Czechia (Bohemia
Category

Antique 1820s Czech Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Cherry

19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chair, Czech - Bohemia, Cherry tree, 1820 - 1829
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chair, Czech - Bohemia, Cherry tree, 1820 - 1829

19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chair, Czech - Bohemia, Cherry tree, 1820 - 1829

H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Chiavari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet High Back Chairs, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Chiavari chairs with the typical high back was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Chiavari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet High Back Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Chiavari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet High Back Chairs, 1950s

Pair of Chiavari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet High Back Chairs, 1950s

H 48.04 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Restored Empire Chair, Made in the 19th Century in Austria, Restored Elm, 1830s
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier chair Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included. Source: Austria, Wien
Category

Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Restored Empire Chair, Made in the 19th Century in Austria, Restored Elm, 1830s
Restored Empire Chair, Made in the 19th Century in Austria, Restored Elm, 1830s

Restored Empire Chair, Made in the 19th Century in Austria, Restored Elm, 1830s

H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of J. Halabala Chairs H214, Walnut, Beech, Faux Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Regensburg, DE
Pair of Art Deco chairs H-214 by J. Halabala from Czech Republic around 1930 * Design: Jindrich
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut, Beech

Pair of J. Halabala Chairs H214, Walnut, Beech, Faux Leather, Czech, 1930s
Pair of J. Halabala Chairs H214, Walnut, Beech, Faux Leather, Czech, 1930s

Pair of J. Halabala Chairs H214, Walnut, Beech, Faux Leather, Czech, 1930s

H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
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Shellac Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic shellac chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, every shellac chair was constructed with great care. There are 605 variations of the antique or vintage shellac chair you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a shellac chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right shellac chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shellac chair over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Ico Parisi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shellac Chair?

Prices for a shellac chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $270,159, while the average can fetch as much as $3,104.

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.

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